Chillin at the Chul

Chillin’ at the Chul

LIVE MUSIC • GARDEN VIBES COLD DRINKS • TASTY EATS • FAMILY FUN


Dates & Times

  • Sat, May 23 – Fri, August 28, 2026
  • Fridays & Saturdays
  • 6:00 – 9:00 PM (gates open at 5:30 pm)

Admission

  • Members | Free
  • General Admission | $5
  • Children Under 2 | Free

Your Chillin’ Guide


Your Summer Nights Just Got a Bit Cooler

Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings for live music, refreshing drinks, art, family-friendly activities, and tasty eats from the Garden Bistro!

Relax in the cool shade of our beautiful gardens, where mature trees and shaded paths provide a much-welcome drop in temperature.

Saturdays are extra family-friendly, featuring nature-based play with Children’s Museum Oro Valley. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.


Garden Bistro Menu

Bistro Grill


El Grande Sonoran Hot Dog | $9
Bacon-wrapped hot dog with house charro beans, pico de gallo, mayonnaise, mustard, jalapeño sauce, served on a Mexican-style bun

Watermelon & Cucumber Gazpacho | $6
Oaxaca chile laced with cilantro, green onion, and roasted tomato crema

Chul Bratwurst | $9
Beer-steamed brat in a warm bun with house purple kraut and whole grain mustard


Sonoran Specialties


Grilled Quesadilla | $13
Flour tortilla, choice of protein, authentic Mexican cheeses, green onions, cilantro, and Chul arbol salsa. Includes choice of one protein: red chile chicken, pork carnitas, or vegan calabacitas

Tohono Taco | $6
Corn tortilla, choice of protein, avocado crema, house salsa, pickled onions, shaved cabbage, and cotija cheese. Includes choice of one protein: red chile chicken, pork carnitas, or vegan calabacitas

Nacho Supreme | $14
Tricolor tortilla chips, choice of protein, cheese sauce, black olives, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, and green onions. Includes choice of one protein: red chile chicken, pork carnitas, or vegan calabacitas


Sides & Sweets


Side of Vegan Charro Beans | $4

Cinnamon Churro | $6
Cinnamon sugar dusted with chocolate sauce

Soft Pretzel | $5
Served with chocolate sauce or mustard


Kids Menu


Kids Hot Dog | $6
Hot Dog in a Mexican-Style Bun served with Ketchup

Kids Nachos | $8
Chips & Cheese Sauce

Kids Quesadilla | $8
Melted cheese in a flour tortilla

Beverages


Beers
– Barrio Blonde | $7
– Modelo Especial | $7
– Barrio Hipsterville Hazy IPA | $8
– Mother Road Tower IPA | $8

Canned Cocktails
– Hard Seltzer | $7
– Bacardi Punch | $11
– Cazadores Margarita | $13

Cocktails
– Prickly Pear Margarita | $15
– Jalapeño Prickly Pear Margarita | $15
– Prickly Pear Mimosa | $12
– Rum Pineapple Fizz  | $15

House Wine | $11
Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay

Tonight’s Featured Wine | $15


Non-Alcoholic Drinks


Assorted Sodas | $4

Bottled Water | $4

Prickly Pear Lemonade | $6

Kids Cactus Cooler | $5
Ginger Ale and Grenadine

Horchata | $5
Choice of 2% or plant-based milk

Matcha Horchata | $6
Choice of 2% or plant-based milk

Iced Matcha | $6
Choice of 2% or plant-based milk


Desserts in the Desert!

Every fourth Saturday throughout Chillin’ get a scoop of Gelu Italian Ice! They have over 30 gluten-free, fat-free & cholesterol-free flavors to pick from!

Dates

  • Sat, May 23
  • Sat, June 27
  • Sat, July 25
  • Sat, August 22



Entertainment & Performance Schedule

✨ Selected dates feature free admission, special programming, or holiday closures.

Thanks to Tucson Electric Power for supporting this season’s Chillin’ at the Chul performers.

MAY 2026


Sat, May 23
Chris Arpad (steel drums)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Gelu Italian Ice

Fri, May 29
Us Too Music Duo (Rock, Funk, Country, Smooth Jazz)
Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ

Sat, May 30
PretendAZ (Rock, 80s, Dance Hits)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

JUNE 2026


Fri, Jun 5
Jacob Acosta & the Golden Hearts Band (Country Covers, SW Acoustic)

Sat, Jun 6
Cochise County All Stars (Americana, Classic Rock, Folk)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

Fri, Jun 12
Traveler (World Fusion Celtic)

✨ Sat, Jun 13
PLAYin’ at the Chul special event
‣ Mr. Nature’s Music Garden (children’s songs)
PLAY District Tucson takes over the gardens with local vendors, interactive activities, family fun, and more! Plus, enjoy after-hours access to Children’s Museum Oro Valley. Click here to learn more.

Fri, Jun 19
The Beatle Brothers (Beatles cover band)

Sat, Jun 20
John Hughes Music (Jazz, Blues, Sax, Clarinet)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties

Fri, Jun 26
Natalie Pohanic (Indie, Acoustic, Pop)
Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ

Sat, Jun 27
NoethenButJazz (Jazz Ensemble)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Gelu Italian Ice

JULY 2026


Fri, Jul 3
Ben Tully (Folk-Rock, Acoustic Rock)
Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties

✨ Sat, Jul 4 | CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Fri, Jul 10
Joe Bourne (Jazz Singer)

Sat, Jul 11
‣ Edna and Ely B-Cool (Jazz, Soul, Latin)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

Fri, Jul 17 | Free Admission Night!
Ruta Verbena (Latin, South American)
‣ Monsoon Market (details coming soon!)

Sat, Jul 18 | Free Admission Night!
Vinyl Grooves (‘60s–‘80s Rock)
‣ Monsoon Market (details coming soon!)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

Fri, Jul 24
‣ AJ & Friends (Classic Rock, Jazz)

Sat, Jul 25
Engel Indo and the All Stars (Pop, Rock, Blues)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Gelu Italian Ice

Fri, Jul 31
‣ Mambo Cat Trio (Latin, Jazz, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Boleros)
Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ
Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties

AUGUST 2026


Sat, Aug 1
‣ Zonalingo (Rock, Pop, Latin)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

Fri, Aug 7
‣ Blue Dream (Jazz Vocals, Soul, Pop)

Sat, Aug 8
Gardenias (Latin, Folk, Pop)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

Fri, Aug 14
Naim Amor Jazz Trio (Jazz, Guitar Noir)

Sat, Aug 15
Grupo Riken (Caribbean, Latin American, Folk)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden

Fri, Aug 21
Desert Music Project (Latin, Bossa Nova, Instrumental, Indie)
Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties

Sat, Aug 22
‣ Low Stress (Acoustic Folk, Indie, Ambient)
‣ Children’s Museum Oro Valley pop-up in the Children’s Garden
Gelu Italian Ice

Fri, Aug 28
Garrett James & The Wanderers (Classic Rock, Blues)
Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ
Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties

Jacob Acosta, 2022
✨ Sat, Jun 13 | PLAYin’ at the Chul
Birds & Arrows, 2024
Grupo Riken
Beatle Brothers
Cochise County All Stars
Joe Bourne


PLAYin’ @ the Chul

  • Sat, June 13th, 2026
  • Free Entry
  • 6:00 – 9:00 PM (gates open at 5:30 pm)

We’re excited to introduce a brand new pop-up event in partnership with The Play District! PLAYin’ at the Chul is a one-night, family-focused twist on our traditional Chillin’ at the Chul experience, designed to bring Tucson families together through play, music, and community.

What to expect:

✨ Live music with Mr. Nature’s Music Garden
✨ Interactive kids activities + play experiences
✨ Local vendors, treats, hands-on activities, and family-friendly offerings
✨ A beautiful outdoor setting to explore and unwind
✨ After-hours access to Children’s Museum Oro Valley’s indoor and outdoor exhibits

We look forward to seeing you & your family for an evening of fun!

In collaboration with



Discover Twilight Sonoran in the Garden Pavilion

Large-scale Mural by Tucson Artist Ignacio Garcia

Twilight Sonoran, a new transformative mural by Tucson artist Ignacio Garcia, is now on view in the Garden Pavilion! This large-scale work brings the Sonoran Desert to life, capturing the magical shift from day to night with stunning changes in light, color, and atmosphere.

Come experience it in person—you never know what new details you’ll discover each time!



Silent Disco with Silent Adventures AZ

Join Us in Guided Dancing Throughout the Gardens!

  • Adults (17+) | $15
  • Children (5-16) | $5

Join us for a fun filled guided dance adventure through the gardens. Each participant is provided with a set of special silent disco headphones and follows their host on a delightful 45 minute dancing journey throughout the gardens. Silent Adventures fuse comedy, singing, dancing, and flash mob antics to create a unique, one of a kind experience!

Arrive at Admissions ~10 minutes early to get your headset!

Dates & Times

  • Fri, May 29 @ 7:00 pm
  • Fri, June 26 @ 7:00 pm
  • Fri, July 31 @ 7:00 pm
  • Fri, August 28 @ 7:00 pm

What’s included

  • Headsets
  • Dance moves
  • Jokes & fun
  • Gorgeous scenery
  • Merriment & festivity

Please bring water & good walking shoes!



Paint & Sip with TJ’s Paint Parties

Enjoy a peaceful summer evening of creativity, connection, and art under the desert sky with TJ’s Paint Parties!

  • General (13+) | $40
  • Children (12 & under) | $20

What to Expect

A beginner-friendly guided canvas painting experience with TJ’s Paint Parties & Creative Events, where you’ll be led step-by-step through creating your own artwork in a fun, relaxed setting. Each session features a different painting design, so there’s always something new to try, and all supplies are included so you can simply show up and enjoy the experience.

Dates & Time

6:30–8:30 pm



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