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La Rosa Β· Tucson
800 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
A youth battle of the bands where young local musicians play rock, pop, country, alternative and original music. Presented by Tucson Federal Credit Union with Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers, and proceeds support Solid Rock.
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Holsclaw Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, University of Arizona Β· Tucson
1017 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719
University of Arizona voice students compete in a memorial competition honoring two former teachers. Open to the public.
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Gaslight Music Hall of Oro Valley Β· Oro Valley
13005 N Oracle Rd #165, Tucson, AZ 85739
An Eagles tribute show at Gaslight Music Hall. It covers hits from 'Life in the Fast Lane' to 'Desperado', 'Lyin' Eyes' and 'Hotel California'.
- SunShows 2β4 p.m. & 6β8 p.m. Both shows listed as sold out
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Crowder Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, University of Arizona Β· Tucson
1017 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719
The UA School of Music's top choral ensemble, led by interim director Dr. Marcela Molina, sings a program across choral styles and traditions.
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Yume Japanese Gardens Β· Tucson
2130 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
Koto player Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto and shakuhachi player Paul Amiel perform classical Japanese music in the gardens. Each concert is limited to 45 people.
- SatMatinee 3:30β4:30 p.m.
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Monterey Court Cafe Β· Tucson
505 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705
A Halloween show by the band Rhythm Jax at Monterey Court, a cafΓ© and music venue on Miracle Mile.
- SatListed 4β10 p.m. 4β10 p.m. matches the venue's Saturday evening hours; the exact set time isn't confirmed.
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Creosote-Sonoran Kitchen and Cocktails, The Club at Starr Pass Β· Tucson
3645 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
Corey Spector plays live music at Creosote, a Sonoran-style restaurant and bar at the Starr Pass golf club.
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Tohono Chul Garden Bistro Β· Tucson
7366 N Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704
Live jazz in the evening at Tohono Chul's Garden Bistro patio, with a different local act each night. Liz Cracchiolo plays Friday and Max Goldschmid plays Saturday.
- Fri5β8 p.m. Liz Cracchiolo
- Sat5β8 p.m. Max Goldschmid
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Brick Box Brewery Β· Tucson
220 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701
Local band The Holly Bros play an album release show at Brick Box Brewery, with guests Paul Jenkins and Miguel Melgoza.
- SunListed 5 p.m.; description says show starts 5:30 p.m. Conflicting start time (5 vs 5:30 p.m.)
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Sun City Oro Valley Activity Center Auditorium Β· Oro Valley
1495 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
The Pretenders tribute band PRETENDAZ plays Pretenders songs plus '80s hits by Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Blondie and others, with a dance floor. '80s attire is encouraged.
- FriDoors 5 p.m.; show 5:30β8 p.m.
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JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa β Salud Patio Β· Tucson
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
Guitarist, pianist and singer Corey Spector plays a request-driven, sing-along jukebox set on the resort's outdoor Salud Patio, which has fire pits and city views, on Halloween night.
- Sat5:45β9 p.m. (title says 6β9 p.m.)
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Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Cafe Β· Tucson
505 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705
Steve Grams, Danny Krieger and Ralph Gilmore play original and classic blues on the Monterey Court patio stage. Listed as a recurring first-Sunday-of-the-month show.
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GVR West Center Auditorium Β· Green Valley
1111 S GVR Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614
A Halloween dance with live music from the band Hardscrabble Road. Costumes are optional, and GVR provides snacks and set-ups.
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The Ranch Bar & Grill Β· Tucson
9155 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749
The Ranch's Rhinestone Cowboy Halloween Party, where Billy Shaw Jr and his trio play country as 'Billy Bones & The Skeletones', with dancing, food, drinks and costumes.
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Groundworks Tucson Β· Tucson
2919 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Two nights of local-band shows at an all-ages DIY venue, with costume contests, prizes, raffles and candy. Friday has four local bands; on Saturday, local bands play tribute sets as the Ramones, Misfits, Sublime and 100gecs.
- FriDoors 6 p.m. Goonsville, Clone Temple Pilots, Yogar, Local Cat Girl. Free, donations encouraged.
- SatDoors 6 p.m. Tribute sets: The Ramones (Sweet Gloom), Misfits (Nsomniaks), Sublime (Synesthezia), 100gecs (Hi-Tek Low Life). $10 suggested donation.
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Gaslight Music Hall of Oro Valley Β· Oro Valley
13005 N Oracle Rd #165, Tucson, AZ 85739
The 1980s party band Members Only plays a nonstop set of synth-pop, new wave, rock anthems and power ballads on Halloween night. Costumes are encouraged.
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The Treasury 1929 Β· Tucson
2 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
A revived golden-age supper club in a restored Art Deco bank. Vocalist Crystal Stark and a swing band pay tribute to Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and other early blues singers, with a four-course dinner by chef Daniel Scordato and tableside magicians.
- Fri6:15β9 p.m.; dinner and floor show begin 7 p.m.
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The Century Room, Hotel Congress Β· Tucson
311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Space Travelers Union, led by Ryan Wheless, plays an ambient and jazz set in The Century Room, lit only by candles and haze. Costumes are encouraged.
- Sat6:30β9:30 p.m. Lights drop to candlelight at 6:30; arrive any time
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Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church Β· Tucson
2331 E Adams St, Tucson, AZ 85719
Tenor Carlos ZapiΓ©n sings Mexican classics, Latin American sacred music and folk songs such as "La Llorona" with nylon-string guitar. The hall is lit by thousands of LED candles arranged like altars. The concert runs about 60 minutes with no intermission.
- Fri6:30β7:30 p.m. Premium seating sold out; general seating available.
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Slow Body Beer Co Β· Tucson
831 E 17th St, Tucson, AZ 85719
A Halloween Eve party at the brewery taproom, with indie bands Cheers to the Outside and The Wind Below, emcee and poet Lourdes Leiner, art vendors, and costume contests for singles and couples.
- FriDoors 6:30 p.m.; music 7 p.m.
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The Century Room, Hotel Congress Β· Tucson
311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
A jazz jam session: pianist and multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid plays with the Century Room house band, and local musicians can sit in.
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The Century Room, Hotel Congress Β· Tucson
311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Los Angeles bassist Mauricio Morales leads a jazz quartet (sax, piano, drums, upright bass) in original music for a DΓa de Muertos-themed set at Tucson's jazz club. Presented by Arizona Arts Live.
- FriShows 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
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Che's Lounge Β· Tucson
350 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
Pinecone Manzanita, the duo of Lana Rebel and Kevin Mayfield, plays an early-evening set at Che's Lounge, a Fourth Avenue dive bar.
- Sun6:30β8:30 p.m. The performer's page lists 7 p.m.
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Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre (West Campus) Β· Tucson
2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709
Elton Dom performs a tribute show to the early career of Elton John at PCC's Proscenium Theatre.
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Ore House Hilltop Tavern Β· Oracle
1200 N Jefferson Dr, Oracle, AZ 85623
A Halloween party at the Ore House Hilltop Tavern with live music from Hold My Beer Band and a best-costume prize.
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Union Public House, St. Philip's Plaza Β· Tucson
4340 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718
The band Gift Horse plays a Halloween night set on the outdoor stage at Union Public House in St. Philip's Plaza.
- SatMusic 7β10 p.m. (bookings from 6 p.m.)
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Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Cafe Β· Tucson
505 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705
An evening set of blues and jazz from Tucson singer Heather Hardy and band at Monterey Court's outdoor stage and cafe.
- Fri7β10 p.m. (Tableagent listing shows 4β10 p.m.)
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Union Public House (St. Philip's Plaza) Β· Tucson
4340 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718
The band SoulChild plays live at Union Public House, a restaurant and bar in St. Philip's Plaza, starting at 7 p.m.
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The Hut Β· Tucson
305 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
A Halloween costume party at the Fourth Avenue tiki bar The Hut. Swigfoot headlines, with Funky Bonz and Saguaroville also on the bill.
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DesertView Performing Arts Center (DVPAC) Β· SaddleBrooke
39900 Clubhouse Dr, Tucson, AZ 85739
Tucson band Tesoro plays Spanish guitar and rumba rhythms mixed with rock, funk, Latin and cinematic sounds. The show promises new arrangements with more guitars and percussion.
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Eddie's Cocktails Β· Tucson
8150 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710
The Coolers, a horn-driven Tucson blues and soul band, play their first show at Eddie's: a Halloween party with a costume contest and prizes.
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La Rosa Β· Tucson
800 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
A seated concert at La Rosa by the folk/Americana trio The Wildwoods, with Rebekah Rolland opening.
- SunDoors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.
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Holsclaw Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, University of Arizona Β· Tucson
1017 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85721
Violinist Mikhail Kopelman, former first violinist of the Borodin Quartet, joins School of Music faculty for Weinberg's Piano Quintet. The concert marks 30 years since MieczysΕaw Weinberg's death.
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Fox Tucson Theatre Β· Tucson
17 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
A Swedish tribute band performs ABBA hits at the historic Fox Tucson Theatre.
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Rialto Theatre Β· Tucson
318 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
The Police drummer Stewart Copeland tells stories from his career, based on his book Have I Said Too Much, with photos, video and an audience Q&A.
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La Rosa Β· Tucson
800 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Tucson desert-rock band XIXA plays a 10th-anniversary show for their album Bloodline, with Amor Y Powers opening.
- FriDoors 6:30 p.m.; show 7:30β10 p.m.
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191 Toole Β· Tucson
191 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
A Halloween rock show with Znora, Custom, The Pitts, Flying Half Full and Wrought Iron. Also food trucks, vendors and costume prizes.
- SatDoors 6:30 p.m.; show 7:30β11 p.m.
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Club Congress (Hotel Congress) Β· Tucson
311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Japanese psychedelic rock group Acid Mothers Temple headlines Club Congress. Magick Potion and Pearl Charles open.
- FriDoors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.
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Big Bad Wolf Bar & Grill Β· Tucson
3700 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
The Amosphere plays live on the Big Bad Wolf stage, and the top three costumes win cash prizes.
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191 Toole Β· Tucson
191 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Country singer-songwriter Jay Webb plays 191 Toole on The HOMESICK Tour.
- SunDoors 7 p.m., show 8β11 p.m.
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Rialto Theatre Β· Tucson
318 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
British blues-rock guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor headlines the Rialto, with Bywater Call opening.
- SunDoors 7 p.m., show 8β11 p.m.
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191 Toole Β· Tucson
191 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
North Carolina surf-rockabilly trio Southern Culture on the Skids plays 191 Toole, with The Modeens opening.
- FriDoors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.
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R Bar Β· Tucson
350 E Congress St #110, Tucson, AZ 85701
A free late-night jazz fusion set by local act Alassane at R Bar, the Rialto Theatre's bar next door. It's promoted as an after-show option following the Stewart Copeland event at the Rialto that evening.
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The Century Room, Hotel Congress Β· Tucson
311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Late-night set by guitarist-composer John Welsh's trio, with Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) on drums and Gage Diehl on double bass, in the Century Room jazz club.
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Chicago Bar Β· Tucson
5954 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Live bands at Chicago Bar, a midtown Tucson music bar on East Speedway: Dedd Horsemen with The Cool Arrows.