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Cars & Coffee
Fourth Sundays & Fifth Sundays • 9am–12pm • Annex

Cars, Coffee, Vibes & More at the MSA Annex!

Last Sundays of the Month

9am-12pm

Brought to you by Dirty T Tamarindo, Decibel Coffee Works, Cactus Composites, and Chicano Vibez Festival

African Arts Village
January 30 to February 15, 2026 • Annex

Approximately 120 African Vendors displaying various African Artifacts from countries throughout Africa. Baskets, beads, statues, ceremonial mask, mud cloth, African clothing, materials, shea butter, oils, incense and many other items. African foods, drumming and dancing. A good place to connect and learn about African arts and culture.

Gem Show Trunk Show
February 7, 2026 • 6pm–9pm • MSA

Come shop a curated collection of visiting and local jewelers and designers!

The Elephant In The Ivy Book Release Party
January 9, 2026 • 6pm–8pm • Annex
The Elephant In The Ivy Book Release Party feat. author Alexander Greengaard @ Desierto Books from 6-8pm
Join Desierto Books + local, best-selling author Alexander Greengaard for the release of their new YA novel ‘The Elephant in the Ivy’. 
It’s described as “a whimsical and irreverent spy novel – of sorts – in the beautiful and mysterious New England college underground”. This event is free + all ages. Click here to RSVP.
Contact – Cheron | desiertobooks@gmail.com

Zoppé Family Circus
January 9 to 18, 2026 • Mercado District

The Zoppé Family Circus returns to Mercado District, welcoming guests into an intimate, 500 seat tent for a one-ring circus that honors the history of their old-world Italian circus tradition. Starring Nino the clown, the circus is propelled by a central story (as opposed to individual acts) that features acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and plenty of audience participation.

Tickets and all info through their website: https://zoppe.net/

Pantry Picnic with MAST and Subversa Wine
November 13, 2025 • 5pm–7pm • MSA
MAST and Subversa Wine invite you to explore our curated selection of pantry items during the Santa Cruz Farmers Market on Thursday, November 13th, from 5-7 PM.
We will be highlighting local makers such as Subversa, Monsoon Chocolate, See the Bees, and Barrio Bread. We will also feature other kitchen essentials, including items from Flamingo Estates and Lakrids Licorice. We’ll also be offering a dish or two from our favorite cookbook from Flamingo Estates. Sips, community, and delicious flavors are the highlights of our Pantry Picnic, and we hope you’ll join us!

Small Business Saturday!
November 29, 2025 • 10am–9pm • Mercado District

Small Business Saturday in the Mercado District
Saturday Nov. 29, 2025
On Avenida del Convento, Tucson
10:00 am/9:00 pm

Email: info@mercadodistrict.com

The Mercado District on Tucson’s west side celebrates the annual, nation-wide Small Business
Saturday with special events in and around the Mercado San Agustín, the MSA Annex and the
Monier Building. Tucsonans are urged to shop locally grown businesses, rather than big box
stores, chain stores or online. Come spend the day in the Mercado District with your family
enjoying our 37 local businesses, live music, food trucks, and even a tour of Tucson’s birthplace,
then and now.

Highlights include:

● 37 Local Businesses ~ see full list of businesses here
● 100% locally owned
● Local Gifts, Live Music, DJs, Food Trucks

Live music feat. Febbo, Fuentes, + O’Connor at Westbound from 6-8pm
‘Mexican Americana bilingual music with improvisational, multi-instrumental accompaniment’. Free show.
Contact –  Rebecca | rebecca@thetapandbottle.com

Also: Birthplace of Tucson, Then and Now Tour with Mauro Trejo of Tucson Presidio
Museum and Kira Dixon-Weinstein of the Mercado District and Gadsden Company. The tour
will go through the District to Mission Gardens (San Agustín Mission) and back.

Donations of canned goods and non-perishable food can be brought to Mercado San Agustín
throughout the day to be donated to the local Community Food Bank. There will also be a
raffle to raise funds for the Food Bank.