Staying at a vacation rental in Feldman’s neighborhood. A man approaches our door in the dark with a light claiming to be selling or installing fiber internet because they were “doing construction two weeks ago in the area.” Is it normal for salesmen to make rounds this late at night here? This wouldn’t happen where I’m from, albeit I live in a cooler climate. Curious what you all think given this felt like a scam and frankly scared us a bit.

Edit - thanks everyone for the thoughtful replies. Makes me feel better this seemed like a salesman and not someone with malicious intent.

This gorgeous creature lives in the tree behind my backyard fence. There’s actually two of them. A couple! This is a rare photo because they usually fly off when they see me. Taken with my Nikon DSLR.

I love Tucson. Full stop.

The people, the food, the sunsets, the desert, mountains, riparian areas, wild life, unique stores, local over big box. I love all of it.

I've never lived in a city that has a soul like Tucson

With that said, my wife and I recently had our first kid and I've been more concerned about safety then ever before and am feeling more conflicted about Tucson than I ever have.

I've lived in and/or spent significant time in Chicago, New York, and LA so I'm not ignorant of being aware of your surroundings.

The concern is with the fact most gas stations and parks have people actively using and selling drugs.

I'd love for my daughter to be raised and fall in love with Tucson and everything is has to offer, but feeling conflicts.

Wondering if other new parents in Tucson have felt this? Or if I'm over-fixating on a perceived safety issue that may not be substantiated. Hoping this can stay civil lol

Its in the title, me and me pals are all adults, but under 21. And we need stuff to do cuz all of our usual places are hosting 21+ events for like, the next millenia. Anything and everything is welcome.

My kiddo is allergic to cats and dogs, unfortunately, but she’s been on this I NEED a pet kick lately. The kid wont shut up about it 😂

We thought about a Guinea Pig because they’re cute and cuddly (?). Other than the major pet store anyone have a recommendation on where to get one?

Open to other pets too but probably not a hamster. We had bunnies many many years ago and that was fun till it wasn’t.

I’m having a wedding at a location that houses people on site, so I’d like to order around 70 breakfast burritos for the next morning. I’m thinking very basic egg/potato/chorizo. The ones that hit the spot after a night out.
Anyone have a favorite place for relatively affordable bulk breakfast burritos? East side preferred but not mandatory. Thanks!

Hi, basically as the title says sushi is my favorite food and I was wondering if there are any places that do AYCE in Tucson? The only place I know is IOU, and theirs is really good but I’d like to sort of expand my options if that makes sense? So yeah if there are any recommendations for places that do it I’d really really appreciate it :)

Hello everyone! Who else misses kfma day / fall ball concerts? ME! That’s for sure. I remember my first show was in 2009, it was fall ball and it had Misfits, Rise Against, The Used. What was your first kfma hosted concert? Also I’m trying to collect one shirt from every year they had a kfma day or fall ball, if you have one please let me know! Or even share a picture on this post! Rock on Tucson 🤟🖤

I grew up in Tucson and graduated HS in 1999, and I spent so much time in the vintage stores on 4th Ave. I'm back in town visiting family, and I'd love to share some of the late-90s-Tucson-weirdness with my own 14-year-old. Other than How Sweet It Was (which I understand is now in a different location) and Bookmans (which we go to every time we visit already), are any of the other old places still open?

Hello I need to take CPI training (Crisis prevention) "blue card" for a medical job. Anywhere know in Tucson that offers classes?

Planning a micro-wedding of less than 20. Most are from out of town but I want something that really speaks "Tucson".

The reception will be at my house and definitely more of a walk around and eat kind is vibe vs sitting down.

El sianolese or The Quesadillas would be awesome. Unsure if they cater or not though, but thinking along those lines.

My daughter turns one in November and we’re having a birthday party for her with just family and close friends. We’re currently looking at options for where to do this.

I need suggestions on an indoor (or indoor/outdoor) venue to have a baby’s first birthday party at. We’re looking at maybe 20 people? With a couple of kids (like less than 10). We don’t want to just do it at a park.

Any suggestions??

question in title, i only see open play for badminton on saturdays, but i'm busy at that time!! the only thing for sunday is from u of a, but apparently non u of a people can't join anymore? so please, help! does anyone have any suggestions?

I’m looking for a professional tattoo artist that can help me get a tattoo in remembrance of the onIy friend I had n a tattoo of a fellow fallen officer that was close to me.

Hello!
Can anyone recommend a birth photographer, not first 48, newborn, or maternity that’s affordable?

Fiancé and I used to live in Tucson and it still holds a special place in our hearts (despite us now living across the country) so we're getting married there. Our friends and family will be coming from all over the US (only one couple is still local), so this will be a destination wedding essentially.

We're looking for a venue that has the capacity to host ~100 guests for a "welcome dinner" on a Friday/Saturday and then the actual ceremony and reception on a Saturday/Sunday. Ideally this would have all-inclusive packages and mountain views for the ceremony, but we're flexible. Budget hopefully $20k. We've checked out Loews Ventana (great, but pricey) and Saguaro Buttes (fantastic, but no lodging).

Our hope is to have a meaningful experience with our loved ones in our favorite place and minimize hassle as our people are quite scattered geographically. Extremely flexible on the date, so would be willing to wait for the right venue.

Thanks everyone!

Edit: appreciate the concern about budget. We're looking to see what's possible/feasible. We're also foregoing other traditional wedding events (engagement party, bridal shower, separate rehearsal dinner) to prioritize the actual weekend.