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this is every single thing you need to know about this is every single thing you need to know about the So! Silly! market and we hope you come bc you donโ€™t want us to look like the emoji on the last slide, do you??? ๐Ÿ˜”๐Ÿ˜”๐Ÿ˜”

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Itโ€™s chaos, itโ€™s cute, itโ€™s UNHINGED ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŒˆ @girthy.gochu and @tucsonloveletter are hosting the So! Silly! market โ€” a celebration of art thatโ€™s absurd, unserious, whimsy and maybe a teensy bit (or a lot a bit oops) explicit ๐Ÿซฃ

โœจ 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the lovely @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St. The majority of this market is INDOORS ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ we love AC!!!!

โœจWe recommend this event for ages 18+ as some items may be explicit ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘ 

โœจ 17 amazing art vendors, plus the coolest hot dogs on the planet and DELICIOUS coffee/drinks! Expect stickers, jewelry, baked goods, keychains, prints, apparel and more! ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐ŸŽˆ

โœจ There will be two tattoo artists with the SILLIEST flash sheets ๐Ÿซจ๐Ÿซจ

โœจ LIVE DOOOOODLE PORTRAITS AHH ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช

โœจ Expect a donation drive in support of the amazing @alma520az ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’– Theyโ€™re in need of shelf-stable snacks, ramen cup noodles, toilet paper, hand warmers, travel-size deodorant, travel-size shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, trash bags, plastic bags, reusable water bottles, socks (secondhand is okay!), gently-used tops, gently-used bottoms and chapstick. If ya can, please bring something to support them!

โœจ FREE STICKER EXCHANGE ~ bring stickers, take stickers ๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช

โœจ STAMP RALLY โ€” complete the stamp rally to recieve special prizes (FCFS) curated from participating vendors โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

โœจ The first 50 people will recieve a FREE EXCLUSIVE So! Silly! bag ๐Ÿ‘›๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป (limits one per attendee) *distributed FCFS at @tucsonloveletterโ€™s booth*

โœจ FREE COTTON CANDY AND POPCORN first come first served ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ†“๐Ÿ†’

Hereโ€™s who will be there EEEEP:

@alma520az
@ana_santos_acinas
@atouchofrisque
@confiacoffee
@shopcoycreative
@darbyhunterart
@desertgracebeauty
@gilty_boy
@girthy.gochu
@hausofmacs
@hunnypalette.studio
@jos_par
@kitschmood
@lookout_news
@momotin.studio
@odddogshotdogs
@o.odrawslive 
@planetgabuย 
@seanpaultoys
@springsweetums
@tabakame
@thehidingghost
@tucsonloveletterย 
@weiwei.draw

SEE U SOON ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿค“
Things to do in Tucson this weekend wow cool fun!! Things to do in Tucson this weekend wow cool fun!!!! <3 head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more ๐Ÿ‘€

๐ŸŒ’ Lunar Eclipse Watch Party, 5:30-11 p.m. Aug. 27 โ€” telescopes, planetarium presentations, laser shows at @uazflandrau

๐Ÿšฒ Beer for Bikes, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 27 โ€” bid on one-of-kind art to support @bicastucson, ft. drinks, merch, games at @dragoonbrewing / $25

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Summer Night Market, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 28 โ€” 80+ vendors and food trucks at @mercadodistricttucson

๐ŸซŸ Slime Smash, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 28 โ€” kids can play with slimy and smashable things at @cmtucson / $12.50

๐ŸŽถ Camp Groundworks, Aug. 28-30 โ€” fundraiser w/ music fest and art at @groundworkstucson / Friday launch party is free, Sat-Sun is $16.50-$21.50

๐ŸŒต Chillinโ€™ at the Chul, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28 โ€” music, drinks, food, extended hours at @tohonochul / $5

๐Ÿ‘€ So! Silly! Market hosted by @girthy.gochu & @tucsonloveletter, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 29 โ€” silly vendors, sticker exchange, food, tattoos at @4thavecoalition

๐Ÿฆ‚ Cool Summer Nights, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 29 โ€” extended hours, instrument petting zoo, teacher expo at @desertmuseum / $24.95-$29.95, preK-12 teachers/support staff get in free

๐Ÿ–ค Goth Clothing Exchange by @desertgothclub, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 29 โ€” bring/take goth clothing at @foodconspiracy

โœจ Desert Magic by @tucsonfoodie, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 29 โ€” celebration of native plants, food and ritual at @tohonochul / $75

๐Ÿ… Prize Ribbon Workshop by @mercadito.mariajose, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 29 โ€” make a prize ribbon out of felt at @dilunacandlestore / $30

๐Ÿงด Perfumes 101 by @aryatara.co, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 30 โ€” learn perfume terminology and ingredients at @4thavecoalition

๐ŸŽ‚ Cake Decorating Workshop by @aralexiessweets and @rositacoffee.co, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 30 โ€” decorate a mini cake like a sunset + get a drink and snacks at @jirehcollective_ / $55

๐Ÿ’„ Lipgloss Workshop by @emiliaxocosmetics, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 30 โ€” make your own lipglosses and a lip scrub at @dilunacandlestore / $35

๐Ÿซ‚ The Village Table by @saguaro.circle, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 โ€” intergenerational social for women w/ grazing table and guided conversation at @themonicatucson / $33.85

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonevents
WHERE TO PARK UR UFO FOR OUR SILLY LIL MARKET ๐Ÿ˜ฎ WHERE TO PARK UR UFO FOR OUR SILLY LIL MARKET ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

Itโ€™s chaos, itโ€™s cute, itโ€™s UNHINGED ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŒˆ @girthy.gochu and @tucsonloveletter are hosting the So! Silly! market โ€” a celebration of art thatโ€™s absurd, unserious, whimsy and maybe a teensy bit (or a lot a bit oops) explicit ๐Ÿซฃ

โœจ 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the lovely @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St. The majority of this market is INDOORS ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ we love AC!!!!

โœจWe recommend this event for ages 18+ as some items may be explicit ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘ 

โœจ 17 amazing art vendors, plus the coolest hot dogs on the planet and DELICIOUS coffee/drinks! Expect stickers, jewelry, baked goods, keychains, prints, apparel and more! ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐ŸŽˆ

โœจ There will be two tattoo artists with the SILLIEST flash sheets ๐Ÿซจ๐Ÿซจ

โœจ LIVE DOOOOODLE PORTRAITS AHH ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช

โœจ Expect a donation drive in support of the amazing @alma520az ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’– Theyโ€™re in need of shelf-stable snacks, ramen cup noodles, toilet paper, hand warmers, travel-size deodorant, travel-size shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, trash bags, plastic bags, reusable water bottles, socks (secondhand is okay!), gently-used tops, gently-used bottoms and chapstick. If ya can, please bring something to support them!

โœจ FREE STICKER EXCHANGE ~ bring stickers, take stickers ๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช

โœจ STAMP RALLY โ€” complete the stamp rally to recieve special prizes (FCFS) curated from participating vendors โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

โœจ The first 50 people will recieve a FREE EXCLUSIVE So! Silly! bag ๐Ÿ‘›๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป (limits one per attendee) *distributed FCFS at @tucsonloveletterโ€™s booth*

โœจ FREE COTTON CANDY AND POPCORN first come first served ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ†“๐Ÿ†’

Hereโ€™s who will be there EEEEP:

@alma520az
@ana_santos_acinas
@atouchofrisque
@confiacoffee
@shopcoycreative
@darbyhunterart
@desertgracebeauty
@gilty_boy
@girthy.gochu
@hausofmacs
@hunnypalette.studio
@jos_par
@kitschmood
@lookout_news
@momotin.studio
@odddogshotdogs
@o.odrawslive 
@planetgabuย 
@seanpaultoys
@springsweetums
@tabakame
@thehidingghost
@tucsonloveletterย 
@weiwei.draw

SEE U SOON ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿค“
i did in fact go to @bambafoodtruck on opening day i did in fact go to @bambafoodtruck on opening day when they had JUST SOLD OUT ๐Ÿ˜ญ so it was my mission to visit today as soon as they opened and โ€ฆ dare i say this was the best lumpia i have ever had? ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

๐Ÿ“ at Z-Street outside of @zemamsethiopiancuisine, 2731 E. Broadway Blvd. thereโ€™s an outdoor seating area or you can eat inside @zeraisintlbar! 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday!
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ kare-kare ($15), fried chicken ($13), lumpia ($4, one order comes with two)

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonfood
Show some love to @alma520az ๐Ÿซถ Theyโ€™ll be set Show some love to @alma520az ๐Ÿซถ Theyโ€™ll be set up at So! Silly! โ€” if youโ€™re able, please bring a donation to support their work โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

~~~~~~~

Itโ€™s chaos, itโ€™s cute, itโ€™s UNHINGED ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŒˆ @girthy.gochu and @tucsonloveletter are hosting the So! Silly! market โ€” a celebration of art thatโ€™s absurd, unserious, whimsy and maybe a teensy bit (or a lot a bit oops) explicit ๐Ÿซฃ

โœจ 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the lovely @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St. The majority of this market is INDOORS ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ we love AC!!!!

โœจWe recommend this event for ages 18+ as some items may be explicit ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘ 

โœจ 17 amazing art vendors, plus the coolest hot dogs on the planet and DELICIOUS coffee/drinks! Expect stickers, jewelry, baked goods, keychains, prints, apparel and more! ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐ŸŽˆ

โœจ There will be two tattoo artists with the SILLIEST flash sheets ๐Ÿซจ๐Ÿซจ

โœจ LIVE DOOOOODLE PORTRAITS AHH ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช

โœจ Expect a donation drive in support of the amazing @alma520az ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’– Theyโ€™re in need of shelf-stable snacks, ramen cup noodles, toilet paper, hand warmers, travel-size deodorant, travel-size shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, trash bags, plastic bags, reusable water bottles, socks (secondhand is okay!), gently-used tops, gently-used bottoms and chapstick. If ya can, please bring something to support them!

โœจ FREE STICKER EXCHANGE ~ bring stickers, take stickers ๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช

โœจ STAMP RALLY โ€” complete the stamp rally to recieve special prizes (FCFS) curated from participating vendors โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

โœจ The first 50 people will recieve a FREE EXCLUSIVE So! Silly! bag ๐Ÿ‘›๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป (limits one per attendee) *distributed FCFS at @tucsonloveletterโ€™s booth*

โœจ FREE COTTON CANDY AND POPCORN first come first served ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ†“๐Ÿ†’

Hereโ€™s who will be there EEEEP:

@alma520az
@ana_santos_acinas
@atouchofrisque
@confiacoffee
@shopcoycreative
@darbyhunterart
@desertgracebeauty
@gilty_boy
@girthy.gochu
@hausofmacs
@hunnypalette.studio
@jos_par
@kitschmood
@lookout_news
@momotin.studio
@odddogshotdogs
@o.odrawslive 
@planetgabuย 
@seanpaultoys
@springsweetums
@tabakame
@thehidingghost
@tucsonloveletterย 
@weiwei.draw

SEE U SOON ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿค“
MENU DROP ๐Ÿ‘€ @hausofmacs is making exclusive mac MENU DROP ๐Ÿ‘€ @hausofmacs is making exclusive macarons for the So! Silly! market ๐Ÿ˜ญ I WANT THEM ALLLLLLLL

~~~~~~

Itโ€™s chaos, itโ€™s cute, itโ€™s UNHINGED ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŒˆ @girthy.gochu and @tucsonloveletter are hosting the So! Silly! market โ€” a celebration of art thatโ€™s absurd, unserious, whimsy and maybe a teensy bit (or a lot a bit oops) explicit ๐Ÿซฃ

โœจ 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the lovely @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St. The majority of this market is INDOORS ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ we love AC!!!!

โœจWe recommend this event for ages 18+ as some items may be explicit ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘ 

โœจ 17 amazing art vendors, plus the coolest hot dogs on the planet and DELICIOUS coffee/drinks! Expect stickers, jewelry, baked goods, keychains, prints, apparel and more! ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐ŸŽˆ

โœจ There will be two tattoo artists with the SILLIEST flash sheets ๐Ÿซจ๐Ÿซจ

โœจ LIVE DOOOOODLE PORTRAITS AHH ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช

โœจ Expect a donation drive in support of the amazing @alma520az ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’– Theyโ€™re in need of shelf-stable snacks, ramen cup noodles, toilet paper, hand warmers, travel-size deodorant, travel-size shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, trash bags, plastic bags, reusable water bottles, socks (secondhand is okay!), gently-used tops, gently-used bottoms and chapstick. If ya can, please bring something to support them!

โœจ FREE STICKER EXCHANGE ~ bring stickers, take stickers ๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช

โœจ STAMP RALLY โ€” complete the stamp rally to recieve special prizes (FCFS) curated from participating vendors โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

โœจ The first 50 people will recieve a FREE EXCLUSIVE So! Silly! bag ๐Ÿ‘›๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป (limits one per attendee) *distributed FCFS at @tucsonloveletterโ€™s booth*

โœจ FREE COTTON CANDY AND POPCORN first come first served ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ†“๐Ÿ†’

Hereโ€™s who will be there EEEEP:

@alma520az
@ana_santos_acinas
@atouchofrisque
@confiacoffee
@shopcoycreative
@darbyhunterart
@desertgracebeauty
@gilty_boy
@girthy.gochu
@hausofmacs
@hunnypalette.studio
@jos_par
@kitschmood
@lookout_news
@momotin.studio
@odddogshotdogs
@o.odrawslive 
@planetgabuย 
@seanpaultoys
@springsweetums
@tabakame
@thehidingghost
@tucsonloveletterย 
@weiwei.draw

SEE U SOON ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿค“
@cafecarino_ is a must-try for coffee lovers โ€” t @cafecarino_ is a must-try for coffee lovers โ€” the cutie patio is just a bonus ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ“ 3305 N. Cardi Blvd. 
โ˜•๏ธ pictured is the Miel Canela Latte ($6.50)

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonfood
A CHAOTIC REEL FOR A CHAOTIC MARKET ๐Ÿฅต Hereโ€™s A CHAOTIC REEL FOR A CHAOTIC MARKET ๐Ÿฅต Hereโ€™s everything you need to KNOWWWWW ๐Ÿฅธ๐Ÿฅธ

Itโ€™s chaos, itโ€™s cute, itโ€™s UNHINGED ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŒˆ @girthy.gochu and @tucsonloveletter are hosting the So! Silly! market โ€” a celebration of art thatโ€™s absurd, unserious, whimsy and maybe a teensy bit (or a lot a bit oops) explicit ๐Ÿซฃ

โœจ 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the lovely @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St. The majority of this market is INDOORS ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ we love AC!!!!

โœจWe recommend this event for ages 18+ as some items may be explicit ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘ 

โœจ 17 amazing art vendors, plus the coolest hot dogs on the planet and DELICIOUS coffee/drinks! Expect stickers, jewelry, baked goods, keychains, prints, apparel and more! ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐ŸŽˆ

โœจ There will be two tattoo artists โ€ผ๏ธ stay tuned for the SILLIEST flash sheets ๐Ÿซจ๐Ÿซจ

โœจ LIVE DOOOOODLE PORTRAITS ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช

โœจ Expect a donation drive in support of the amazing @alma520az ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’– Theyโ€™re in need of shelf-stable snacks, ramen cup noodles, toilet paper, hand warmers, travel-size deodorant, travel-size shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, trash bags, plastic bags, reusable water bottles, socks (secondhand is okay!), gently-used tops, gently-used bottoms and chapstick. If ya can, please bring something to support them!

โœจ FREE STICKER EXCHANGE ~ bring stickers, take stickers ๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช

โœจ STAMP RALLY โ€” complete the stamp rally to recieve special prizes (FCFS) curated from participating vendors โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

โœจ The first 50 people will recieve a FREE EXCLUSIVE So! Silly! bag ๐Ÿ‘›๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป (limits one per attendee) *distributed FCFS at @tucsonloveletterโ€™s booth*

โœจ FREE COTTON CANDY AND POPCORN first come first served ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ†“๐Ÿ†’

Hereโ€™s who will be there EEEEP:

@alma520az
@ana_santos_acinas
@atouchofrisque
@confiacoffee
@shopcoycreative
@darbyhunterart
@desertgracebeauty
@gilty_boy
@girthy.gochu
@hausofmacs
@hunnypalette.studio
@jos_par
@kitschmood
@lookout_news
@momotin.studio
@odddogshotdogs
@o.odrawslive 
@planetgabuย 
@seanpaultoys
@springsweetums
@tabakame
@thehidingghost
@tucsonloveletterย 
@weiwei.draw

SEE U SOON ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿค“
Tucson is getting a new spot to get Filipino food Tucson is getting a new spot to get Filipino food ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ @bambafoodtruck opens THIS SATURDAY, Aug. 22 at Z-Street โ€” aka where @zemamsethiopiancuisine, @zeraisintlbar and @zedamocoffee are <3

๐Ÿ“ 2731 E. Broadway Blvd. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday beginning Aug. 22 โœจ

๐Ÿ”— Read the full story by swiping through the slides or click the link in my bio!

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonfood
Bring us your trinkets and take home new trinkets Bring us your trinkets and take home new trinkets ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธโœจ @darbyhunterart, @desertgothclub and @tucsonloveletter are setting up a new trinket trade box at @popcycleshop! The box will be a permanent fixture inside the store. If youโ€™re unfamiliar, trinket trade boxes are like little free libraries, but for trinkets โ€” bring a trinket, take a trinket!

To celebrate, weโ€™re throwing a free trinket trade party down the street at @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St., from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. Bring trinkets to trade with others! Weโ€™ll also have free crafts ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ‘€

After Aug. 23, the box will be available at @popcycleshop, 422 N. 4th Ave., for trinket trading 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐ŸŽฒ

See ya soon <3

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonevents
LETS GOOOOOOO ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช Things to do in Tucson this LETS GOOOOOOO ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช Things to do in Tucson this weekend โ€” find even more events on my website! tucsonloveletter.com/events ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐ŸŒ Passport by @djherm and @chrysillus, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 20 โ€” global music dance party at @zeraisintlbar // $10

๐Ÿ“ Community Healing through Art by @pimacountyfoodalliance, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 โ€” trauma-informed zine workshop for food system workers, thinkers and feelers at @4thavecoalition w/ dinner provided

๐ŸŽฎ Game Night by @queer.hearth.tucson, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21 โ€” play board games, video games and card games at @4thavecoalition

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Fugly @floozyflea, 12-5 p.m. Aug. 22 โ€” wear your ugliest outfit to this market w/ vendors, games, crafts at @4thavecoalition

๐ŸŽฌ Movies on the Lawn by @ovparksandrec, 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 22 โ€” outdoor screening of โ€œGOATโ€ at Oro Valley Community & Rec Center

๐ŸŽจ Indoor Summer Art Festival by @artstateaz, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22-23 โ€” shop from 50+ vendors w/ fine art, ceramics, photography and more, plus music and kidsโ€™ crafts at @westinlapaloma

๐ŸŽค Juan Gabriel Presenta: Una Noche de Leyendas by @divasshowtucson & @galeriamitotera, 9 p.m. Aug. 22 โ€” night of drag and music inspired by legends like Vicente and Juan Gabriel at @zona520tucson // $25

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Trinket Trade Party by @tucsonloveletter, @desertgothclub, @darbyhunterart, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 23 โ€” bring trinkets, take trinkets + free crafts at @4thavecoalition

๐Ÿด Soul Food Sunday by @cookinwitcort, 12 p.m. until sold out on Aug. 23 โ€” soul food, dessert vendors, DJ at @brickboxbrewery

๐Ÿ“– Bookbinding Workshop by @troctopus, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 23 โ€” learn the French link stitch at @homeward.books // $25-$45 sliding scale

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ All Body: Fierce Bodies, 8-11 a.m. Aug. 23 โ€” Pilates by @studio_fuerza followed by curator-led art tour and wellness vendors at @tucsonmuseumofart // $35

โœจ AD: Thank you to @la_suprema_works for sponsoring todayโ€™s Reel! La Suprema Works & Events currently has availability for your own dedicated workspace including 24/7 access, huddle room access, locking filing cabinet, business address (and more), starting from $325/month. Visit lasupremaworks.com to book a tour today!
making sure everyone in my life falls in love with making sure everyone in my life falls in love with @mildredanddildred ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ 1725 N. Swan Rd. โœจ๐Ÿซถ
I had only been to @scentedleaf one other time whe I had only been to @scentedleaf one other time when I matched with my now boyfriend on Bumble in 2021.

For our first date, he suggested coffee or drinks โ€” but I admittedly donโ€™t like coffee, nor do I drink alcohol. I suggested Scented Leaf โ€” he had never been.

It was early June when we met at the University location. I ordered the โ€œTaste the Rainbowโ€ from the secret menu (itโ€™s layered with every color of the rainbow and filled with edible glitter because what else would you expect from me?). He took a much simpler approach and ordered a green tea.

We met at 5 p.m. and closed the shop down, then found a spot to sit in Main Gate Square before parting ways around midnight.

A week later, we went on our second date โ€” which was also to Scented Leaf, just an hour earlier this time. Now we visit Scented Leaf weekly and have vowed to have their tea at our wedding.

@scentedleaf is a big part of our journey and I know there are countless local spots that have played enormous roles in the love stories of others. Swipe through the slides to read some of them. <3

๐Ÿ’• Thank you to the following INCREDIBLE people for sharing their stories with me:

@stitchinghourneedlecrafts
@remmdelacreme
@drex1121
@zoe.montt
@gobrugo
@bethanylikesbooks
@lettersfromalocal
@thewhimsicalacademic_
@rove.and.relish
@valyriia_
@arizona.em
@kyliedanae1
@seleib

๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›
anyways come to our market ๐ŸŒ ***i saw this vid anyways come to our market ๐ŸŒ

***i saw this video idea trending on tiktok and had to recreate it! iโ€™m not sure who the original creator is :( 

Itโ€™s chaos, itโ€™s cute, itโ€™s UNHINGED ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿค ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŒˆ @girthy.gochu and @tucsonloveletter are hosting the So! Silly! market โ€” a celebration of art thatโ€™s absurd, unserious, whimsy and maybe a teensy bit (or a lot a bit oops) explicit ๐Ÿซฃ

โœจ 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the lovely @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St. The majority of this market is INDOORS ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ we love AC!!!!

โœจWe recommend this event for ages 18+ as some items may be explicit ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘ 

โœจ 17 amazing art vendors, plus the coolest hot dogs on the planet and DELICIOUS coffee/drinks! Expect stickers, jewelry, baked goods, keychains, prints, apparel and more! ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐ŸŽˆ

โœจ There will be two tattoo artists with the SILLIEST flash sheets ๐Ÿซจ๐Ÿซจ

โœจ LIVE DOOOOODLE PORTRAITS AHH ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช

โœจ Expect a donation drive in support of the amazing @alma520az ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’– Theyโ€™re in need of shelf-stable snacks, ramen cup noodles, toilet paper, hand warmers, travel-size deodorant, travel-size shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, trash bags, plastic bags, reusable water bottles, socks (secondhand is okay!), gently-used tops, gently-used bottoms and chapstick. If ya can, please bring something to support them!

โœจ FREE STICKER EXCHANGE ~ bring stickers, take stickers ๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช

โœจ STAMP RALLY โ€” complete the stamp rally to recieve special prizes curated from participating vendors โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ prizes are posted on our pages!! ๐Ÿคฉ

โœจ The first 50 people will recieve a FREE EXCLUSIVE So! Silly! bag ๐Ÿ‘›๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป (limits one per attendee) *distributed FCFS at @tucsonloveletterโ€™s booth*

โœจ FREE COTTON CANDY AND POPCORN first come first served ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ†“๐Ÿ†’

Hereโ€™s who will be there EEEEP:

@alma520az
@ana_santos_acinas
@atouchofrisque
@confiacoffee
@shopcoycreative
@darbyhunterart
@desertgracebeauty
@gilty_boy
@girthy.gochu
@hausofmacs
@hunnypalette.studio
@jos_par
@kitschmood
@lookout_news
@momotin.studio
@odddogshotdogs
@o.odrawslive 
@planetgabuย 
@seanpaultoys
@springsweetums
@tabakame
@thehidingghost
@tucsonloveletterย 
@weiwei.draw

SEE U SOON ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿค“
Support the library!! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’• A @pimacountylibrar Support the library!! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’• A @pimacountylibrary card gets you access to THOUSANDS of books and movies, free admission to eight local museums on a first come first served basis through culture passes, free seeds to grow at home, telescopes to borrow and lots more! Full links and info are in my bio <3

Getting a library card is free! You can get one in person at one of the 27 branches or you can get one online and through email. ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿชช

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
a 1997 mcdonalds tamagotchi keychain & a needoh st a 1997 mcdonalds tamagotchi keychain & a needoh strawberry squishy yes please ๐Ÿซช๐Ÿซช

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Bring us your trinkets and take home new trinkets ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธโœจ @darbyhunterart, @desertgothclub and @tucsonloveletter are setting up a new trinket trade box at @popcycleshop! The box will be a permanent fixture inside the store. If youโ€™re unfamiliar, trinket trade boxes are like little free libraries, but for trinkets โ€” bring a trinket, take a trinket!

To celebrate, weโ€™re throwing a free trinket trade party down the street at @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St., from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. Bring trinkets to trade with others! Weโ€™ll also have free crafts ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ‘€

After Aug. 23, the box will be available at @popcycleshop, 422 N. 4th Ave., for trinket trading 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐ŸŽฒ

See ya soon <3

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonevents
I heard you wanted another clothing swap โ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€ I heard you wanted another clothing swap โ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€

@tucsonloveletter and @dilunacandlestore are teaming up for a FREE clothing swap โ€” bring clothes, take clothes! Except you donโ€™t have to bring anything to take anything :-)

The swap will take place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Di Luna, 2700 N. Campbell Ave.

You can drop off clothing donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at Di Luna! You can also bring clothes during the swap, but in advance is recommended โœจ DM @tucsonloveletter for more drop-off availability if needed!

All remaining clothes at the end of the swap will be donated to the wonderful @communitycaretucson ๐Ÿฉท

See ya there ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ
MAKE POTATO MOCHI WITH ME ๐Ÿ‘€ My world crumbled MAKE POTATO MOCHI WITH ME ๐Ÿ‘€

My world crumbled when @transfatstruck by @jackie_tran_ closed a couple years ago. My go-to was the potato mochi โ€” crispy on the outside and slightly chewy and VERY glorious on the inside. Paired with his gochujang vin, it was truly CHEFS KISS ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ and I miss it EVERY DAY.

Jackie posted the recipe for the potato mochi on his page โ€” so I made it! Spoiler: mine is not as good as his. JACKIE PLEASE BRING BACK TRANS FATS ๐Ÿ˜ญ
Crafting! Wine! Alice in Wonderland! and more thin Crafting! Wine! Alice in Wonderland! and more things to do this weekend in Tucson ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿซถโœจ Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more!!

๐ŸŽถ Monsoon Sessions, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 14 โ€” live music, three vendors, food, beer, wine at @tucsonbotanical // $6-$12

๐ŸŽฅ Movies in Marana by @maranaparksrec, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15 โ€” outdoor screening of โ€œThe Emperorโ€™s New Grooveโ€ at Continental Ranch Community Park

๐Ÿซ‚ Community Club Show & Tell, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 15 โ€” meet clubs and hobby groups in one place at @sun_set_glass_gallery

๐ŸŽจ Women Who Make by @artsybabesclub & @gatherandglowclub, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 15 โ€” curated scrap pack, materials for DIY ribbon pin, aguas frescas, elote bar, photo booth at @tucsonsmallbusinesscenter // $50

๐Ÿ‘— @deserthazemarket, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 โ€” shop vintage clothing at @larosatucson

๐Ÿงด Creosote Lotion Workshop by @sonoranrosieherbal & @she.roams.arizona, 10 a.m. Aug. 15 โ€” learn about creosote and make a lotion with it at @arizonapoppyshop // $75

๐Ÿท Wine Crawl by @laesquinatucson, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 15 โ€” wine crawl at six different downtown-area locations

๐Ÿ“š @homeward.books Grand Reopening, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 15 โ€” live music, romance bookmobile, live block printing, face painting (activity times vary) at 2921 E. Fort Lowell Rd.

๐Ÿ‘ป Augtober Horror Market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 15 โ€” horror-themed market with vendors at @evilfaceentertainment

โ˜•๏ธ Alice in Wonderland Market by @emiliaxocosmetics & @desertgothclub, 5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 16 โ€” vendors, elixir making station, tea cup decorating ($15), lipgloss workshop ($10) at @tucsonvalleyofthemoon

๐Ÿ“ Scrappy Sundaze by @keeptucsoncrafty, 12-3 p.m. Aug. 16 โ€” junk journaling meetup w/ curated scrap pack,  access to craft supplies, coloring pages, ice breaker games at @laesquinatucson // $15

๐Ÿงต Gender Alchemy Queer Clothing Alterations by @crafting.resilience, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 16 โ€” sewing circle for mending and alterations w/ a focus on gender-affirming fit and expression at @celestia.collective

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonevents
I love Moonbead and Pretzel baddddd ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿซถ @dese I love Moonbead and Pretzel baddddd ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿซถ @desertmuseum is home to two 10-month-old mountain lions who were orphaned in the PNW. They were too young to survive independently and couldnโ€™t be released back into the wild โ€” they came to @desertmuseum when they were about 5 months old ๐Ÿฅบ

The two brothers are typically most active in the evening hours! @desertmuseum is open until 10 p.m. on Saturdays through Aug. 29 or until 4 p.m. other days at 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Tickets are $24.95-$29.95 โœจ

#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
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