CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD
PART OF THE MARANA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERIES
THIRD Thursdays | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES AT THE MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
(11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ)
Limited Seating is Available: Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. Food and beverage trucks are on site. This is a family-friendly event and dogs are welcome if they are leashed.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Town Departments and/or Community Partners will be on-site offering fun, promotional opportunities to provide resources, knowledge, and experiences for the public to enjoy at each concert night. Check the schedule below to see what Community Engagement is happening per concert.
2023 MEDIA KIT: Flyer And Press Release
SPRING 2024
FEB: TuneSmith | MAR: Mr. Boogie Woogie & the Weed Whackers | APR: Bad News Blues Band | MAY: No Sand Beach Band
FEBRUARY 15 — TuneSMITH (NEW ORLEANS JAZZ PARTY)
TuneSmith is a band that consists of musicians who work hard at producing well-crafted music such as Motown, R&B, Latin, Jazz, and a variety of music for events. They have performed in several locations in the Tucson and Phoenix areas, as well as in San Diego, CA. Made up of members from the former George Howard Band. Learn more.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
MARANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIGHT! Pick up beads from the Chamber booth and let the good times roll!
Marana Parks & Recreation is providing a free slice of King Cake (while supplies last) to guests.
FOOD TRUCKS & THEMED MENU ITEMS
AL GUSTO COFFEE COMPANY serving coffee and coffee drinks
BAILEY’S ARTISAN PIZZA specialty menu item is a New Orleans-inspired pizza and Andouille Sausage Pizza
BIGGIE BOY BBQ's specialty menu is Catfish Po’Boys and Andouille Hotlinks
SPECIAL EATS FOOD TRUCK specialty menu is Cajun Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
MARCH 21 – Mr. Boogie woogie & the weed whackers (HARD-DRIVIN’, OLD SCHOOL RHYTHM & BLUES)
Mr. Boogie Woogie is the hard-drivin’, old school Rhythm & Blues, fastest, flashiest, piano-thumping boogie man from the Netherlands. Yes, that’s right. This Dutch-based, drive-by piano player hits hard and will take no prisoners! As soon as he starts pounding the ivories, you’ll be on your way to the Land of Good Times. Learn More.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
FOOD DRIVE FOR THE MARANA FOOD BANK & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
FOOD TRUCKS:
FRIESY
SARAH’S FRESH-TOSSED PASTA BOWLS
APRIL 18TH – BAD NEWS BLUES BAND (West Coast Jump Blues)
Not your traditional Chicago-style band, BAD NEWS BLUES BAND plays West Coast Jump Blues, with Mike Blommer (guitar, vocals), Hurricane Carla Brownlee (baritone & tenor sax, vocals), Alex Flores (tenor sax, vocals, Glenn Velardi (drums, vocals) and Steve Grams (bass, vocals). Learn more.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
SPORTS & WELLNESS NIGHT featuring:
Marana Broncos
Marana Little League
Marana Fastpitch
Marana Reapers Lacrosse
Pima County SURF
TGA of Tucson
FOOD TRUCKS:
AL GUSTO COFFEE COMPANY
RAE’S BURGERS
DC JUMBIE LATIN CARIBBEAN FOOD
TACO RICO
MAY 16TH – NO SAND BEACH BAND (BEACH ROCK AND ROLL PARTY)
No Sand Beach Band is Tucson's premiere beach/party band. They bring the beach to the desert. Come dance, sing, party, and have a great time with us! Learn More.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
FIRST RESPONDER’S NIGHT AND #SplashSavvy Beach Party. Featuring: Marana’s Aquatics Team, Northwest Fire District, Marana Police Department and more!
FOOD TRUCKS:
BAILEY’S ARTISAN PIZZA
BIGGIE BOY BBQ
KONA ICE MARANA
PAST PERFORMANCES
Inaugural Season
SPRING 2022
February: OnesAll Band
March: Kevin Pakulis and his Band
April: Little House of Funk
May: Heart & Soul Band
2022-2023 Season
FALL 2022
September: ROH Band
October: Good Trouble
November: What’s the Big Idea?
December: Catalina HS Falcon Steel Drum Band
SPRING 2023
January: Little House of Funk
February: Mr. Boogie Woogie & Bourbon Street Bash
March: XPLOSION
April: Jesse Colt Band
May: OnesAll Band
2023-2024 Season
FALL 2023
September: XPLOSION
October: Blondie All Over
November: (canceled due to weather)
December: Good Trouble
SPRING 2024
February: TuneSmith
March: Mr. Boogie Woogie & the Weed Whackers
April: Bad News Blues Band