Guitars Under the Stars

Guitars Under the Stars at the Bistro

LIVE MUSIC – LOCAL BITES – STARRY NIGHTS


Begins Friday, September 20th – Saturday, November 30th
Fridays & Saturdays | 5 – 8 PM

Tohono Chul Garden Bistro
-No Admission Fee-



Celebrate the start of Fall with Guitars Under the Stars—a brand new concert event at Tohono Chul’s beautiful Garden Bistro!

Join us on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 – 8 pm, starting September 20th and running through November 30th, for an extraordinary blend of live guitar music, refreshing libations, and a menu of locally sourced bites. See below for the menu and performer schedule!

Guitars under the stars tohono chul

Please note: Guitars Under the Stars takes place at the Garden Bistro, not in the Performance Garden or main park. The main park area will be closed during this event. Seating is limited—arrive early to grab your favorite spot!



Food & Drink Menu

Starters

Steamed Mussels | $17
Prince Edward Island Mussels, Sauvignon Blanc, Chorizo, Shallots, Herbs, and Oven Cured Tomatoes, Grilled House Made Baguette with Park Lemon Garlic Butter


Skewers

Pomegranate Chicken | $14
Garlic Orange Marinade, Jicama Apple Mint Slaw, Pomegranate Molasses, and Tohono Chul Pomegranate Seeds

Red Miso Vegetable | $14
Crimini Mushroom, Bell Pepper, and Butternut Squash, Jicama Apple Mint Slaw, Red Miso Ginger Soy, and Tohono Chul Pomegranate Seeds


Salads

Sonoran Beet Salad | $20.95
Arugula, Pickled Beets, Chile Dusted Pecans, Roasted Nopales, Queso Fresco, Orange Segments, with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Bistro Steak Salad | $23
Shaved Roasted Sirloin, Romaine, Crispy Tumbleweed Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Potatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Charred Bell Peppers, Sweet Dried Corn, House Croutons, Poblano Bleu Cheese Dressing

Entrees

Truffle Burger | $19.95
1/3 Pound Angus Beef Burger, Toasted Brioche Bun, Sautéed Crimini Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese, Truffle Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, and House Pickles Served With Spiked Fries

Vegan Burger | $19.95
House Made Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Burger, Toasted Brioche Bun, Sautéed Crimini Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese, Truffle Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, and House Pickles, Heritage Greens Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Southwest Salmon Cakes | $23.95
Served on Calabacitas with Spicy Remoulade, Roasted Beet Reduction, and Local Micro Green Garnish

Rotisserie Half Chicken | $25
Thyme & Shallot Roasted Half Chicken, Sweet Potato Hash,
Sweet & Tangy Cole Slaw, And Natural Pan Jus

Tohono Pulled Pork Sandwich | $18.50
Chipotle Prickly Pear BBQ Pork, Toasted Brioche Bun, Hatch Chiles, and Cascabel Chile Tumbleweed Onions and served with Tangy Coleslaw


Sweets

Sopapillas w/ Chiltepin Honey | $7

Lemon Meringue Pie | $7

Chef’s Gelato | $7

Libations

Wine | $11
Sauvignon Blanc – Chardonnay – Pinot Noir – Cabernet Sauvignon

Rotating Draft | $8

Rotating Draft IPA | $9

Prickly Pear Margarita | $13

Southside | $9
London Dry Gin, Limeade, Mint

Boulevardier | $11
Seagram’s 7, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Soda Water, Orange

Old Fashioned | $13
Maker’s, Bitters, Simple Syrup, Orange


Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Prickly Pear Lemonade | $5.25

Horchata | $5.25

Matcha Horchata | $5.5

Iced Tea | $4.5

Fountain Soda | $4.5

Arbuckle’s Coffee | $3.95



Entertainment Schedule

Performances run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Seating is limited—arrive early to grab your favorite spot!


SEPTEMBER 2024


Friday, Sept. 27 | Gabriel Ayala
Music: Classical Guitar, JazzMenco

Saturday, Sept. 28 | Natalie Pohanic
Music: Americana, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dream Folk


OCTOBER 2024


Friday, Oct. 4 | Nico Barberan & Glendon Gross
Music: Blues, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Latin

Saturday, Oct. 5 | Salvador Duran
Music: Latin, Huapango

Friday, Oct. 11 | No Concert
The Bistro will be closed on this date for a private event.

Saturday, Oct. 12 | TBA
Music: TBA

Friday, Oct. 18 | The Beatle Brothers
Music: Beatles Tribute Band, Rock

Saturday, Oct. 19 | TBA
Music: TBA

Friday, Oct. 25 | Sheryl Ann McKinley & Ed DeLucia
Music: Jazz, Blues, Bossa Nova, American Songbook

Saturday, Oct. 26 | Nico Barberan
Music: Latin, Blues


NOVEMBER 2024


Friday, Nov. 1 | Leila Lopez
Music: Classic Rock, Folk, Jazz

Saturday, Nov. 2 | Natalie Pohanic
Music: Americana, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dream Folk

Friday, Nov. 8 | Son Jal (featuring Salvador Duran)
Music: Latin, Huapango

Saturday, Nov. 9 | TBA
Music: TBA

Friday, Nov. 15 | Joe Weinberg
Music: Jazz

Saturday, Nov. 16 | Sophia Rankin
Music: Folk Rock, Alternative

Friday, Nov. 22 | Dos Sueños
Music: Pop, Rock, Indie, Jazz

Saturday, Nov. 23 | Jon Bañuelos
Music: Flamenco

Friday, Nov. 29 | Eduardo Costa
Music: Flamenco, Latin, Classical Guitar

Saturday, Nov. 30 | Gabriel Ayala
Music: Classical Guitar, JazzMenco

Upcoming Performer: Gabriel Ayala, Friday, Sept. 27th & Saturday, Nov. 30th
Upcoming Performer: Nico Barberan, Friday, Oct. 4th & Saturday, Oct. 26
Upcoming Performer: The Beatle Brothers, Friday, Oct. 18th
Upcoming Performer: Leila Lopez, Friday, Nov. 1st
Upcoming Performer: Sophia Rankin, Saturday, Nov. 16th


Enjoy the lush and immaculate vibes of the Garden Bistro patio!

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