Deconstructing Patriarchy Zoom Book Club
2026-06-29 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | via Zoom
Deconstructing Patriarchy Zoom Book Club
Monday evenings from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, ALL are welcome!
Questions about the group?
Contact Chuck at cwi1950@gmail.com at which time the Zoom link will be provided.
bell hooks says “patriarchy does not have a gender” and it continues to exist because both sexes continue to participate in it.
One goal is to increase our awareness of how patriarchy is detrimental to humanity, the planet and how to neutralize its nefarious effects upon us all.
Click here for more info concerning bell hooks and patriarchy.

Tucson celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the end of dog racing in Arizona!
2026-06-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Midtown Vegan Deli & Market, 5071 E. 5th St., Tucson
Tucson celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the end of dog racing in Arizona!
Date: Tuesday, 6/30/26
Time: 5 P.M. – 7 P.M.
Location: Midtown Vegan Deli & Market
Address: 5071 E. Fifth St. (at N. Rosemont Blvd.)

Tucson Samaritans Meeting
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Hybrid Event
Tucson Samaritans Meetings are hybrid at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays. If you are interested in attending, please email us at hello@tucsonsamaritans.com.
To learn more about Tucson Samaritans, go to https://www.tucsonsamaritans.org/

Take Action Tucson Meetup
2026-07-01 17:30 - 19:00
Take Action Tucson is our hub for community activism.
We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday for our meetup, welcoming new people.
We gather the 2nd and 4th Tuesday for activist “pitch,” learning about the actions and needs of local groups.
The time is 5:30 to 7:00 and the location can be found at takeactiontucson.org. See you there!

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Monthly Meeting
2026-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Martha Cooper Public Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson, AZ
WILPF will have the regular monthly meeting on the first Thursday of the month, July 2, at the Martha Cooper Library at 10 a.m. The address is 1377 N Catalina Ave.
All genders are welcome to attend WILPF meetings.
Note that there will be no Book, Essay, and Film Discussion Group in July.
Contact Deb Livingston for information about WILPF at debiloulivingston@gmail.com or 520-882-4376 (leave a message) Visit WILPF websites https://wilpfus.org and https://wilpf.org to learn more about what this 110-year-old international peace organization is all about

Weekly Peace Vigil -- Protest War Waged on Our Cities and Throughout the World
2026-07-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Tucson Federal Building, 300 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ, United States
Weekly Peace Vigil — Protest War Waged on Our Cities and Throughout the World
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm. Tucson Federal Building, 300 W. Congress.

Derechos Humanos Meeting
2026-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Global Justice Center, 225 E 26th St., Tucson, AZ, United States
Coalición de Derechos Humanos meetings take place every Thursday from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Derechos Humanos office (225 E. 26th St.) and are free and open to the community. More information at https://derechoshumanosaz.net/
Learn how you can join Coalición de Derechos Humanos in Community-wide Resistance Against Mass Deportations in Tucson, AZ.

Tucson Food Share Distribution
2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-04 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Tucson Food Share Pick-up, 2500 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States
Tucson Food Share Distribution
2500 N Stone Ave
Mondays 4:30-6:00 PM, Thursdays 6:00-7:30 PM & Saturdays 8:00-9:30 AM
Here’s how to contact Tucson Food Share:
tucsonfoodshare@gmail.com
520-222-9242 (español 520-253-3130)
https://tucsonfoodshare.org
At our website you’ll see how to volunteer, donate, or request a food delivery.

Save Our VA, In Support of VA Employees & Veterans
2026-07-03 07:00 - 08:00 | Tucson VA Medical Center, 3601 South 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ
Save Our VA, In Support of VA Employees & Veterans, Every Friday, 7 AM – 8:15 AM, VA South 6th Entrance (3601 S 6th Avenue).
Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.
The most up-to-date info about this event is at www.takeactiontucson.org/

Southern AZ Community Activists (SACA) Board of Directors Meeting
2026-07-03 11:00 - 12:00 | via Zoom
Southern AZ Community Activists (SACA) Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly meetings, 1st Friday.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 11 am – noon
All members and guests are welcome.
Note: July meeting is zoom only. Contact Henry Trejo, President, sacapresident2024@gmail.com for the zoom link.

SACA is a grassroots organization. We educate, agitate and advocate for legislative policies at the local, state and federal levels. We collaborate with other like-minded groups and individuals toward achieving our goals including education, communication, and advocacy on issues of importance to Arizona retirees, union members, working Arizonans, families and youth.
More Info: Go to https://www.sacacommunity.org/ or contact Henry Trejo, President, sacapresident2024@gmail.com

Women in Black
2026-07-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Corner Euclid & Speedway, Tucson, AZ, United States
Women in Black are still standing there! Join us to protest the latest Israeli atrocity. Fridays, 5:00-6:00 PM. Corner Euclid & Speedway.
Learn about the history of Women in Black at https://womeninblack.org/vigils-arround-the-world/middle-east/israel/ (More Info: wibtucson@tutamail.com)

Open Mic Revolutionary Poetry Readings at Revolutionary Grounds Books and Coffee
2026-07-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Revolutionary Grounds Books and Coffee, 4675 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States
First Friday of every month @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open mic poetry readings the first Friday of every month at Revolutionary Grounds Books and Coffee.
Sign-up begins at 4:45 pm.
Readings begin at 5:00 pm.
Revolutionary Grounds Books and Coffee
4675 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85712
520-838-0533
revolutionarygrounds@gmail.com
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/Revolutionary.Grounds/

Cuban Cultural Celebration and Summer Party
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Salt of the Earth Labor College, 1902 E. Irene Vista, Tucson, AZ, United States
Cuban Cultural Celebration and Summer Party
Raffle | Fundraiser | Potluck
Join us during the International Week of Action for Cuba to help fund raise for medical and humanitarian aid. Help support the Cuban people in their time of need against the ongoing fuel blockade!
All are welcome!
For a night of fun, good food, music, community and education about Cuba’s current situation. Hear directly from local activists involved in Cuba solidarity work as we celebrate resistance in the face of imperialism!
Party will be potluck. Please bring a dish or beverage to share or a $ donation. If you can’t bring either, just bring a smile and an appetite.
All proceeds will be donated to Global Health Partners
Friday, July 3, 7:00 p.m.
Salt of the Earth, 1902 E. Irene Vista
For more info – SELC@webtv.net – 520-235-0694

The Hard-Sci SF Zoom Proudly Presents Layla Goushey
2026-07-04 09:00 - 10:00 | via Zoom
The Hard-Sci SF Zoom proudly presents Layla Goushey
Saturday, July 4, at 9:00 a.m.
Title: “Voices of the Future: Egyptian Women’s Science Fiction”
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3MW8AMnSSjWWK5lzg27tXQ
No password
Contact scifi200111@gmail.com

“End ALL War” Demonstration Commemorating Gretchen Nielsen, Bob Phillips, and Alice Ritter
2026-07-05
The VFP Jon Miles Chapter 13, Tucson is encouraging all activists to demonstrate with friends in your own neighborhood one day a week for an hour at an intersection corner within walking distance.
Send Pictures of your event to William (Pete) Peterson at williampeterson492@yahoo.com

Free Ear Acupuncture | Free Stress Relief
2026-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | House of Neighborly Service, 243 W. 33rd St., Tucson, AZ, United States
Free Ear Acupuncture | Free Stress Relief – Acuwellness5NP has a free Stress Relief Clinic using the 5-point ear acupuncture protocol developed by community activists in the Bronx in the 1970’s every Sunday from 2-4pm (arrive by 3:30pm to receive a treatment) at the House of Neighborly Service, 243 W. 33rd St.

Public Affairs Programming at KXCI
2026-07-05 15:00 - 17:00 | KXCI 91.3, Tucson, AZ, United States
Public Affairs Programming, KXCI 91.3, Sundays, 3-5pm. (Info: amanda@kxci.org, www.kxci.org)
Broad Perspectives begins Sunday public affairs programming on KXCI at 3 pm. Women’s voices, views, and interviews. It’s a show by women, about women, but for everyone.

Singing Resistance Tucson Weekly Event
2026-07-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E 22nd St., Tucson, AZ, United States
Singing Resistance Tucson Weekly Event
Time: 4:00 to 5:30pm
Date: Every Sunday
Location: Unitarian Church at 4831 E 22nd St, Tucson
Description: Singing Resistance, a musical grassroots collective launched in Minneapolis, gathers song leaders and singers to sing out against fascism. We are part of a mass movement of singers across the USA. We sing in grief, power, solidarity and JOY.
Contact info: singingresistancetucson@proton.me
Registration: No
RSVP: No, all are welcome!
Cost: None
Flyer for Singing Resistance

Southern Arizona Senior Pride Trans Elder Group
2026-07-05 16:00 - 18:00
Trans Elder Group
July 5, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Register at https://soazseniorpride.org/event/trans-elder-group/2026-07-05/
Build community with other transgender older adults in this free, monthly peer-support group facilitated by Senior Pride Staff Member Erin Russ. Location will be provided after registration.
Snacks will be provided.

Democrats of Greater Tucson Weekly Forum
2026-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 | via Zoom
Democrats of Greater Tucson Weekly Forum
Mondays, 12:00-1:00PM, via Zoom. Join us every Monday.
Democrats of Greater Tucson is Arizona’s only weekly forum for Democrats. Every meeting has speakers addressing subjects of political or community interest. More info at https://thedgt.org/

Tucson Club Communist Party USA Zoom Meeting
2026-07-06 19:00 - 20:30 | via Zoom
Tucson Club Communist Party USA Zoom Meeting
1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00-8:30PM.
For details, contact stelnik@webtv.net or (520) 235-0694.

Deconstructing Patriarchy Zoom Book Club
2026-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | via Zoom
Deconstructing Patriarchy Zoom Book Club
Monday evenings from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, ALL are welcome!
Questions about the group?
Contact John Sweeney at sweeney.john@gmail.com at which time the Zoom link will be provided.
bell hooks says “patriarchy does not have a gender” and it continues to exist because both sexes continue to participate in it.
One goal is to increase our awareness of how patriarchy is detrimental to humanity, the planet and how to neutralize its nefarious effects upon us all.
Click here for more info concerning bell hooks and patriarchy.

Grandmother Cottonwood Vigil
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-31
Madrean Archipelago Wildlife Center welcomes anyone to be present with the Grandmother Cottonwoods. We are actively working for CBP/DHS to speak with the landowners and reconsider plans for a double wall through Lochiel resulting in the demise of over 250 yr old Grandmother Cottonwoods and cultural sites.
Lochiel, Arizona • La Noria, Sonora, Mexico • GPS: 31°19′59.2″ N, 110° 37’11.3”W (map link: https://bit.ly/may16az)
“Cottonwood forests are amongst the most endangered and important vegetative communities in North America. These trees greatly benefit human and wild communities alike. Yet, some of the oldest trees will be cut down fallaciously for the border wall. This arboricide is absolutely senseless”, explained Dr. Aletris Neils.
June 23, 2026, beneath the Grandmother that stands alone, east of Lochiel, I drummed a heartbeat rhythm. The destructors wanted me to move, but I told them I was going to stay. The machines rumbled past heading further west to begin ripping out the old fence near the customs house. I stayed parked within the easement, under Grandmother, drumming daily until June 26. They did not return.
June 25, 2026, Fisher, Sand and Gravel contractors and Tucson CBP/DHS representatives, met with Erick Meza, Sierra Club Borderlands Coordinator, sharing double wall is planned for Lochiel, AZ, dooming the grassland ecosystem anchored by ancient (over 200 yr old) Cottonwood grove, and impacting Lochiel’s historic cemetery and customs house.
Calling all compassionate, caring, fierce humans to stand tall and be present for the Grandmother Cottonwoods. Stay tuned to the drumbeat at @rally.forthevalley.
Bring your prayers, poetry, drums and creative spirit for the feathered, furred, scaled, and the seen and unseen families, human and animal that call these cottonwoods home.
Contact:
Kate Scott, (520) – 975-8107, madreanwildlife@gmail.com
Erick Meza, (520)-954-7603, erick.meza@sierraclub.org (para español)

Peace Vigil at Raytheon
2026-07-07 07:00 - 08:00 | Raytheon, Nogales Highway at Hermans Road, Tucson, AZ, United States
* Peace Vigil at Raytheon, Nogales Highway at Hermans Road
July 7, Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Join the Raytheon Peacemakers as we demonstrate against war and those who profit from it.
Survival demands better ideas, not better weapons.
In April, 2020 the Pentagon named Raytheon in Tucson as the sole-source contractor for a multi-billion dollar program to develop and produce the Long-Range Stand-Off (LRSO) missile, an all-new nuclear-armed cruise missile to be launched from the wings of warplanes. Production of this missile violates the spirit and letter of the 2017 United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which entered into force in January 2021.
The wars in Ukraine, Palestine and elsewhere have brought millions of dollars in new contracts for Raytheon weapons. Weapons and endless war are Raytheon’s business model. It’s commerce, not defense, and all about profit, not security.
Now simply called Raytheon, it is the most profitable division of the corporate war profiteer Raytheon Technologies, RTX.com. With its top management and largest factory in Tucson, Raytheon employs more than 13,000 of our Southern Arizona friends and neighbors.
For more than two decades, Raytheon has hailed Tucson as the Missile Technology Capital of the World – a center for lethal innovation and cutting-edge killing for profit. From Standard Missiles to Star Wars “kill vehicles” and hypersonic glide bombs, AMRAAMs and Javelins, Mavericks and microwave crowd control beams, drones, cluster bombs and now, nuclear-armed cruise missiles – it’s all made here, some even sold to friends and foes of friends alike.
https://www.salon.com/2018/06/27/raytheons-profits-boom-alongside-civilian-deaths-in-yemen_partner/
We do not oppose those working at Raytheon.
We understand the need for good paying jobs in Tucson.
We oppose the militarism that exploits this need, “developing” our own community at the expense of others around the world.
Signs provided, or bring your own. More info: (520)323-8697 or nukeresister@igc.org.
* Parking is on the NORTH side of the Hermans Road entrance to the plant (3rd traffic light south of Valencia on Nogales Highway, the extension of South 6th Avenue). Park on the gravel off northbound Nogales Highway, between railroad tracks and highway, (closer to the highway than the railroad tracks) north of Hermans Road.
SAFETY
There are many cars turning off Old Nogales Highway from both directions onto Herman’s Road to go to work, some at a pretty fast clip. People will need to carefully cross Hermans Road with the crossing light at the crosswalk in order to vigil on the south side of Hermans Road.
Additionally, we should take care to not stand in the road, and to keep our signs, banners and flags from hanging over the road, so we don’t create any danger to ourselves or others.

Southern Arizona Senior Pride Men's Loss Group
2026-07-07 13:00 - 14:30
Men’s Loss Group
July 7 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Weekly on Tuesday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
This in-person group is for GBTQI+ men 55+ who would like to share their stories and learn to navigate their loss of loved ones, meaningful relationships with people and/or pets, employment, independence (due to age or disability) and other aspects of life, in a safe and welcoming environment. This is a peer support group facilitated by Mike Deninger.
If you are interested in attending the Men’s Loss Group, fill out this form and the facilitator will reach out to you to confirm availability.

Vigil to End Immigrant Criminalization
2026-07-08 07:30 - 08:30 | U.S. Representative Ciscomani’s Office, 1636 N. SWAN RD., Tucson, AZ
Vigil to End Immigrant Criminalization, Organized by Migration Action Committee of Pima Monthly Meeting, Religious Society of Friends
Second Wednesday — July 8
New Meeting Place: in front of Rep. Ciscomani’s Office at 1636 N. Swan Road, Suite 200.
7:30 am to 8:30 a.m.
Phone 520-216-4022 to confirm date or visit www.tucsonpeacecalendar.org
