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🍓 strawberry ice cream in malibu (tucson) 🫶 🍓 strawberry ice cream in malibu (tucson) 🫶

@dilunacandles and @tucsonloveletter are hosting an Olivia Rodrigo listening party in celebration of her new album “You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love” 🙂‍↕️

While listening to her new album, you’ll get to decorate a 9-ounce candle scented like strawberry ice cream — add sprinkles to the candle itself and then bedazzle the lid 🍨 and we’ll have supplies for other lil crafts you can put together afterwards like friendship bracelets, keychains and postcards ✨

The party happens 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 12 at @dilunacandlestore, 2700 N. Campbell Ave.

🎟️ Tickets are $30 and they’re linked in my bio 💘

See you thereeeee <3
@brickboxbrewery is more than a brewery. I feel li @brickboxbrewery is more than a brewery. I feel like you hear that phrase a lot — “This store is more than a store!” “This festival is more than a festival!” — but it’s true for Brick Box. In the two years it’s been open, Brick Box has created a hub for community — for live music of all genres, for goth nites, for Latin dance classes, for soul food pop-ups, for lots more. Events and organizers have made Brick Box their home.

📍 220 E. Broadway Blvd.

Read the full story by swiping through the slides or click the link in my bio 🫶

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
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i <3 @1989bakehouse!!!! my fav is the banana scone i <3 @1989bakehouse!!!! my fav is the banana scone … but also they have my favorite brownies maybe ever 👀

📍 745 N. 4th Ave.
☕️ Pictured: s’mores scone and Blush 89 which is coffee w/ housemade strawberry syrup!
✨ Price: $5.75 for the scone, $9 for Blush 89

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonfood
a little weekend vlog in tucson ✨ places shown: a little weekend vlog in tucson ✨

places shown:

@kaijuburgeraz inside @brickboxbrewery
@studentmade_arizona (cc: @e.n.grave)
@crookedtoothbrewing
@mikegoodrick
@bubbesfinebagels (plain bagel w/ extra cream cheese)
@darbyhunterart
@golfnstufftucson
@mmm_tucson
@desertmuseum
@tacosapson (taco chino is my go-to)
@1989bakehouse (i got a s’mores scone)
@calindamercado
@nicedreams.icecream
@desertratstitchings (the magnet in the video)
@thedesertpen (the mural at the end)

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
Things to do in Tucson this weekend 💘🫶 Head Things to do in Tucson this weekend 💘🫶 Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more events this weekend and beyond :))

Free Movie Night by @i.love.tucson and @threegvintage, April 24 — “The Princess Bride” screening at 640 N. Stone Ave.

@tucsonerotica Opening Night, April 24 — art from 65+ artists, plus music & performances at Urbanity Gallery

Spring Clothing Swap by @bicastucson, April 24 — bring clothes & take clothes at Doris. J. Thompson Park

@indigimkt_at_the_coalition_, April 25 — 30+ Indigenous vendors, music & food at @4thavecoalition

@sarsefaz Racing the Sun Race Day, April 25 — watch solar-powered go-karts + music, STEM activities, food, car show at 11800 S. Harrison Rd.

Paint and Take Creepy Critters by @darbyhunterart, April 25 — paint critter figurines at @thepropercollectivespeedway

Spring Social Market, April 25 — market w/ interactive vendors at @dilunacandlestore

@alma520az’s Naloxone Kit Making, April 25 — make naloxone kits at @calsbakeshop

@arizonafootball Spring Showcase, April 25 — football, beer garden, kids activities, @spawnbreezie concert at @uarizona

Coffee Club Morning Rave by @upleveled.wellness, April 25 — rave for morning people at @hotelcongress

Znorafest 2, April 25 — @znora_band & a lineup of local musicians at @therialtotucson

@tucsonpoetryfestival, April 25-26 — workshops, reading, open mic at @pima_cc + @talegacoffee

Anniversary Party for @dragoonbrewing & @woodentoothrecords, April 25 — music, vendor, photo booth + more at Dragoon

Card-Slingers Social, April 25 — tarot card social at @libraandthorn

Hair Clip Workshop, April 26 — create hair clips at @sigfusdesigns

Petals & Pages by @gatherandglowclub, April 26 — junk journal meetup at @heemeebakery on University

Queer Clothing Swap by @bellestarrsalon & @4thavecoalition, April 26 — clothing swap at the Coalition Space

Big Dog Ice Cream Social, April 26 — ice cream social for large dog breeds at @barknberryaz

Queer Variety Show by @where_is_jess00, April 26 — drag, comedy, music + more at @crookedtoothbrewing

Grief in Public Day by @queerly_beloved_doula, April 26 — share your grief in a supportive space at 300 E. University Blvd.
i am @desertmuseum’s biggest fan 📍 2021 N. K i am @desertmuseum’s biggest fan

📍 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
✨ $29.95 for ages 13-64, $24.95 for ages 3-12

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
@darbyhunterart just unveiled Tucson’s first tri @darbyhunterart just unveiled Tucson’s first trinket trade box and I am in love 🗝️🎲 It’s like a little free library but for trinkets! Leave a trinket, take a trinket 🫶

📍 @golfnstufftucson, 6503 E. Tanque Verde Rd. inside the arcade. Open 2-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 2-10 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday ⛳️🕹️

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
Tenemos fiesta ¡Y es para ti! 🩷🌵 @tucsonlo Tenemos fiesta ¡Y es para ti! 🩷🌵

@tucsonloveletter y @somostucson estamos organizando una fiesta callejera gratuita para celebrar la comunidad, el amor y las culturas latinas 💕 La fiesta será elel sábado 9 de mayo, de 6:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m. en South Tucson, justo al lado de @galeriamitotera (1802 S. 4th Ave.), ¡quienes también están ayudando a hacer realidad este party!

Habrá música, comida, vendedores, actividades gratuitas a cargo de @corazoncollectivetucson, recursos y una colecta de donaciones de comida a beneficio de @southtucsonco. Este evento está pensado como un espacio para sanar juntos entre familias hispanas y nuestros aliados. Es un espacio para relajarse, conectar y encontrar comunidad, todo ello mientras se disfrutan de actividades gratuitas y se apoya a los pequeños negocios locales. ¡Esperamos que nos acompañes!

¡Gracias a nuestros primeros patrocinadores! @visittucson, @reamediagroup, @dilunacandles y @bustosmedia 🌵

📸: @susanitalareportera 

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We’re throwing a party and YOU’RE INVITED 🩷🌵

@somostucson and @tucsonloveletter are hosting a free street party in celebration of community, love and Latino culture 💕 The party will take place from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 9 in South Tucson right by @galeriamitotera, 1802 S. 4th Ave., who is also helping make this party come to life!

Expect music, food, vendors, free to-go crafts from @corazoncollectivetucson, resources, and a donation drive benefiting @southtucsonco. This is meant to be a healing space for our Spanish-speaking neighbors, families and allies. It’s a space to unwind, connect and find community all while enjoying free activities and supporting small businesses. See you there :))

Thank you to our sponsors!! @visittucson, @reamediagroup, @dilunacandles and @bustosmedia 🌵

📸: @susanitalareportera
about last weekend ☁️✨ Thank you again to e about last weekend ☁️✨

Thank you again to everyone who stopped by Cactus & Canines last Saturday 🫶 @oldsoulsanimalrescue found a couple interested foster parents, plus some potential volunteers for their organization! And someone left the event to head straight to PACC after seeing one of @kat.swan.art’s pet portraits 🥲

A big shoutout goes to @leslieburbidgephoto for capturing these incredible photos — everyone, go hire her immediately!!! <3
Tucson is getting its first romance bookstore and Tucson is getting its first romance bookstore and I couldn’t be more excited 📖💘 @friendstoloverstucson will soon become Heart Swell Books and they’re opening a brick-and-mortar right next to @dilunacandlestore at 2700 N. Campbell Ave.

Heart Swell Books will serve beer and wine and is expected to open in late August or early September if all goes as planned. 🤞💕

Read the full story by swiping through the slides or click the link in my bio! Follow @friendstoloverstucson for more info and updates. <3

** edit: the May event is taking place May 30, not May 31! 📚

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
✨ giveaway closed Reading your love letters to ✨ giveaway closed

Reading your love letters to Tucson … plus a giveaway!! 👀

Sometimes when I table at local events, I have a write-a-love-letter-to-Tucson station set up as a way for people to think about the city we live in. Thank you to everyone who writes a letter of their own 💖

🫶 GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Comment your favorite thing about Tucson! I’ll choose one person at random to win two free tickets to the @bensbells Celebration of Kindness.

The event takes place from 6-10 pm. May 2 at @themonicatucson, featuring food, drinks, a live auction, a silent auction and more.

The giveaway will end on April 19 and I’ll DM the winner on April 20. The DM will come from @tucsonloveletter — if someone else DMs you about this giveaway, it’s not real!

💚🩷
A trinket trade box is coming to midtown!! 👀🗝️🎲🐚

Join @desertgothclub and @tucsonloveletter for the unveiling of a trinket trading box — like a little free library but for trinkets! — on Sunday, May 17 from 3-6 p.m. at @sigfusdesigns, 3264 N. Country Club Rd.

Bring your own trinkets to trade with others AND expect free crafts, extended charm bar hours at Sigfus, plus trinket-themed flash tattoos from @bushidostudioaz 🫶

And if you haven’t heard, @darbyhunterart is unveiling the first trinket trade box on Saturday, April 18 at @golfnstufftucson, 6503 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 🎉 She’ll have a trinket trade party from 12-2 p.m. That means you’ll soon be able to trade trinkets on TWO SIDES OF TOWN 🥹

See ya soonnnn :)) <3
Things to do in Tucson this weekend 🫶✨ I coul Things to do in Tucson this weekend 🫶✨ I could not narrow this down to 10 because there is SO MUCH HAPPENING!!! Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for MORE <3

@queerfemme_tucson, April 16 — bring your own supplies & craft at @itsourbar

@pimacountyfair, April 16-26 — rides, games, food, concerts

Future Cats Market by @studentmade_arizona, April 17 — shop from student artists at @4thavecoalition

Acoustic Emo Night by @mikegoodrick, April 17 — emo songs but acoustic at @crookedtoothbrewing

@azfilmfestival, April 17-26 — indie film screenings at @scrtucson (and two at @theloftcinema)

PlayPalooza by @theplaydistrict_tucson, April 18 — family event w/ music, vendors, activities, character appearances, free face painting at @secondskyorg

Trinket Trade Box Unveiling by @darbyhunterart, April 18 — trinket trade party at @golfnstufftucson

BTS Comeback Celebration by @kpopintucson, April 18 — vendors, random dance play at @desertgardengallery

@deserthazemarket, April 18 — shop vintage clothes at @hotelcongress

Family Fun Fair by SAYF Pima County, April 18 — family event w/ kite making, games, resources, free food at Reid Park

Earth Day Gathering by @kindredconnectionstuc and @buildingout, April 18 — set up bee houses, create seed sculptures, free seeds, potluck at @lasmilpitasfarm

Mercadito de Papel by @artsybabesclub, April 18 — junk journaling + cafecito at @chappopincafe

420 Fest by @tucson.doobie, April 18 — dispensaries, music, vendors, glass blowing at @mercadodistricttucson

Earth Day $1 Sale, April 18 — select items for $1 (cash) at @buffaloexchange

Junkchella by @keeptucsoncrafty, April 19 — junk journaling, DIY sunnies, vendors at @hotelcongress

Children’s Day Festival by @arizonabilingualnews, April 19 — live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, resources at @parkplaceaz

@calindamercado, April 19 — market w/ vendors, food, tattoos at @calsbakeshop

Bidi Bidi Brunch Brunch by @divasshowtucson, April 19 — Selena-inspired drag show at @zona520tucson

Goth-themed Cake Decorating by @aralexiessweets and @desertgothclub, April 19 — decorate a goth-themed mini cake at @hotelmccoy

Puppy Yoga, April 19 — yoga w/ adoptable puppies at @barknberryaz
We’re throwing a party and YOU’RE INVITED 🩷 We’re throwing a party and YOU’RE INVITED 🩷🌵

@somostucson and I are hosting a free street party in celebration of community, love and Latino culture 💕 The party will take place from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 9 in South Tucson right by @galeriamitotera, 1802 S. 4th Ave., who is also helping make this party come to life!

Expect music, food, vendors, free craft to-go bags from @corazoncollectivetucson, resources, and a donation drive benefiting @southtucsonco. This is meant to be a healing space for our Spanish-speaking neighbors, families and allies. It’s a space to unwind, connect and find community all while enjoying free activities and supporting small businesses. We hope you’ll join us! More details soon 👀

Thank you to our sponsors!! @visittucson, @reamediagroup,  @dilunacandles and @bustosmedia <3

ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS 🫶

@somostucson is a Spanish-language digital media outlet serving immigrant communities, founded by Liliana López-Ruelas. Liliana spent a decade working in political and business media in Mexico City and spent 12 years as the Arizona Daily Star’s Hispanic Community Engagement Editor and editor of La Estrella de Tucson.

Tucson Love Letter is a community-first publication that helps people explore the magic of Tucson all while supporting local businesses in a hands-on way. I’m the founder Gloria — hi! — and I am not Latina. I am a Tucson native who grew up surrounded by Sonoran culture which I have a deep appreciation for. My goal in journalism especially is to uplift and highlight marginalized communities and I’m excited to help plan a fiesta that celebrates the Latino community — and I’m so happy it’s happening alongside someone as incredible as Liliana. If profits are made from Somos Puro Love, half of my share will be donated to @southtucsonco.

See you soooooon 🥲
Today, @kat.swan.art and I hosted Cactus & Canines Today, @kat.swan.art and I hosted Cactus & Canines, a celebration of Tucson dogs!! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support our four-legged friends 🐕

Please give some love to the vendors who made the event possible —

@dogs_n_donuts
@stickiesforkitties
@aallformsoflife
@thebambubear
@darbyhunterart
@barknberryaz
@lunazenaz
@herculeanchicken
@prettycoffeeaz

Of course, thank you to @oldsoulsanimalrescue for spending the day with us and @dilunacandlestore for allowing us to use your beautiful space <3
the viral soft serve margaritas are in tucson and the viral soft serve margaritas are in tucson and @sisterstucson is the only place to get them!!🍹🍦 

📍 800 N. Country Club Rd. by @larosatucson, $14

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonfood
@indigimkt_at_the_coalition_ was created in 2023 a @indigimkt_at_the_coalition_ was created in 2023 after @beads.over.diamonds struggled to get into artisan markets — and when she did get in, she saw the lack of Indigenous representation. Since 2023, the Indigenous Market has represented more than 50 Indigenous businesses from about 20 tribes and communities.

The next one takes place 5-9 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St. Expect 30-plus vendors, a DJ, fry bread and coffee ☕️❤️

Read the full story by swiping through the slides or click the link in my bio! 🔗

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonevents
Join our Audiobook Walking Club!! 📚🎧 At 9:3 Join our Audiobook Walking Club!! 📚🎧

At 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 12, join @stacksbookclubaz and @tucsonloveletter for a free audiobook walk through a portion of the @cycloviatucson route ✨ Bring your own headphones — we’ll listen to our own books!

Meet us outside of @1989bakehouse, 745 N. 4th Ave. — get a coffee and pastry while you’re there!

We’ll walk to Doris J. Thompson Park, 2000 N. 4th Ave., then back to 1989 Bake House. The entire walk is about 2 miles long — but feel free to walk the rest of the Cyclovia route too! (If you’re unfamiliar, Cyclovia is a car-free block party with activity hubs and food trucks. Their full roundtrip route is about four miles long.)

RSVP (link in bio) for a chance to win a 3-pack of audiobook credits courtesy @librofm 🏅

PARKING: Keep in mind that Fourth Avenue around University Boulevard will be closed to cars. There are meters along Fourth Avenue, as well as a paid lot at 290 E. 7th St. (about half a mile from 1989 Bake House). See Cyclovia’s full route at cycloviatucson.org 🚲

Can’t make it to this weekend’s walk? We’ll be back May 10! <3

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonevents
let’s go!!!!!!! let’s go!!!!!!!
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