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Haunted Hotel Tours
Haunted Hotel Tours

– Fridays at 6pm – Run Time: 30 minutes Adults $15 | Children $10 For over a century, the Hotel Congress has stood at the heart of Tucson, a living witness to… Read more

– Fridays at 6pm
– Run Time: 30 minutes

Adults $15 | Children $10

For over a century, the Hotel Congress has stood at the heart of Tucson, a living witness to the city’s history—and to those who refuse to leave it behind. Built in 1919, the hotel was designed for travelers stepping off the Southern Pacific line, with guest rooms, a café, a beauty shop, a barber, and the now-famous Tap Room bar. Yet beneath the grandeur of its architecture lies something far older: the land itself has been continuously inhabited for thousands of years, making Tucson one of North America’s oldest, and most haunted, living communities.

On this 30-minute walking tour, you’ll be let in on the hotel’s best-kept secrets. Meet the lace-shrouded lady of the staircase, drifting through the lobby trailing the faint scent of roses; the Victorian Gentleman in Room 214, quietly surveying the plaza in seersucker and top hat; the Locksmith’s Apprentice, tinkering at unseen locks; Vince, the butter-knife handyman, still tending to his work decades after his passing; and the Lady in White, whose presence has startled more than a few male guests. You’ll even hear the story of infamous bank robber John Dillinger, who passed through Hotel Congress in 1934 before a fire exposed his gang’s presence and led to his capture—without a single shot fired.

The tour wraps up in the rarely seen séance room, a space of quiet reflection, lingering echoes, and centuries of footsteps—perfect for anyone curious enough to step just a little closer to the unexplained. It’s more than a ghost tour; it’s a backstage pass to a living portrait of Hotel Congress, where history, humanity, and spirits mingle in plain sight.

Please note: the elevator was destroyed in the famous 1934 fire—guests must climb one flight of stairs to reach the haunted rooms.

Bob McChesney Quartet feat. Calabria Foti | Bebop To Broadway
6:30PM & 8:30PM
Bob McChesney Quartet feat. Calabria Foti | Bebop To Broadway

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) World-renowned trombonist Bob McChesney makes his Century Room debut, joined by acclaimed vocalist Calabria Foti for an unforgettable evening of… Read more

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) World-renowned trombonist Bob McChesney makes his Century Room debut, joined by acclaimed vocalist Calabria Foti for an unforgettable evening of jazz. Known for his virtuosic technique and dynamic improvisation, McChesney brings his celebrated artistry to the stage alongside Foti’s captivating voice.

Calabria Foti (voice) Bob McChesney (Trombone) Angelo Versace (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

From Baltimore, Bob McChesney began playing trombone in the fourth grade through his public school music program and has since become a world-renowned trombone soloist and leading authority on trombone pedagogy. Renowned for his smooth, lightning-fast technique and mastery of jazz harmony, McChesney has distinguished himself as one of the pre-eminent trombone soloists in the world. Primarily self-taught, he developed a unique approach to slide-trombone articulation known as “doodle tonguing” and authored Doodle Studies and Etudes, considered a definitive resource on the technique and widely acclaimed by trombonists and music educators around the world. His virtuosic performance of “The Carnival of Venice” with the Idaho Falls Symphony led to a recording with pianist Alan Steinberg that has surpassed three million views on YouTube.

A prominent figure in the Los Angeles recording and studio scene, McChesney has built an extraordinary career performing on film and television scores and recordings for artists including Barbra Streisand, Shakira, Michael Bublé, Natalie Cole, Neil Young, Chicago, Keb’ Mo’, Jessie J, Trisha Yearwood, Olivia Newton-John, Hanson, Horace Silver, Joey DeFrancesco, and Randy Waldman. He can be heard on Grammy-winning albums including Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company, Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories, Diana Krall’s When I Look in Your Eyes, Arturo Sandoval’s Dear Diz, and Bob Florence’s Serendipity 18. Equally at home in the big-band, jazz, and orchestral worlds, McChesney has served as lead trombonist for ensembles led by Patrick Williams, Bob Mintzer, Chris Walden, Bill Watrous, and others, and was a long-standing member of the Bob Florence Limited Edition big band. His orchestral work includes performances with the Long Beach Symphony and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, as well as extensive work on motion-picture scores.

Beyond his performing career, McChesney is a sought-after jazz educator and clinician whose influence extends throughout the United States and Canada. He has been a featured artist and educator at major music conventions and festivals, including the International Trombone Festival and Jazz Education Network, and was featured on the cover of the International Trombone Association Journal in 2018. He has held teaching positions at California State University, Northridge and California State University, Long Beach, and continues to teach privately. Celebrated composer Lalo Schifrin captured McChesney’s artistry perfectly: “Bob McChesney is a virtuoso and has the gift to bring us the joy of music at the highest level.”

Eric Schwartz – Aventuras en Cultura
6:30PM
Eric Schwartz – Aventuras en Cultura

Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 16+ W/ Matt Ziemak – General Admission Seated: $25 + Dice Fees – Premium VIP : $60 + Dice Fees – Includes a seat in the… Read more

Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 16+

W/ Matt Ziemak

– General Admission Seated: $25 + Dice Fees

– Premium VIP : $60 + Dice Fees

– Includes a seat in the section closes to the stage and one merch item

Eric Schwartz goes beyond traditional comedy with his undeniably entertaining mix of stand-up, music and multimedia. His second one-hour comedy special, “Delivery,” is a non-stop tour de force of comedic entertainment. Eric has appeared on Tonight Show, Showtime, Hulu, BET and as tour opener for Jo Koy’s internationally acclaimed Just Kidding World Tour in six countries. Eric’s distinctive voice brings to life the character Chaz, a demonic, playboy shark, on the Streamy Award-winning animated hit series, Helluva Boss on Amazon Prime.

One of the most creative and original comedians working today, Eric has earned the description, “Everything there is to love about entertainment” (First Order Historians). GQ India names him one of “5 International Comics You Must Catch.” Ryan Seacrest said Schwartz is “rocking the web” with “video that’s got everyone Googling” and Forbes.com applauds him for having “a minor industry in pop music parodies.”

A product of America’s melting pot, Eric was raised on the outskirts of Los Angeles in a Jewish and Mexican family during the golden age of hip hop. His entertainment career began when he spent his Bar Mitzvah money on DJ gear and began entertaining at parties and school dances, and eventually became one of the most popular DJs at entertainment-industry events. Not content to only speak with his hands, Eric never hesitated at an opportunity to get on the mic and make the audience laugh.

These would be the seeds to grow Eric’s style of musical comedy, leading him to television appearances on Showtime, The Tonight Show, Comics Unleashed, BET, and his first one-hour special, “Surrender to the Blender,” on Hulu. A pioneer of viral video, Eric has racked up over 100 million views on his stand-up clips, music videos, and sketches. He has created content for and with Grammy-winner Jason Mraz, Jo Koy, Tiffany Haddish, Craig Robinson, Anjelah Johnson, Disney, Yahoo, Google and more.

Alchemy: A Dark Dance Party w/ MIJITO
Alchemy: A Dark Dance Party w/ MIJITO

10pm – 2am | 21+ Alchemy: A Dark Dance Party w. MIJITO Alchemy is a sanctuary for the decadent and strange 🔮Dance all night to industrial, dark wave and EBM sounds from… Read more

10pm – 2am | 21+

Alchemy: A Dark Dance Party w. MIJITO

Alchemy is a sanctuary for the decadent and strange 🔮Dance all night to industrial, dark wave and EBM sounds from MIJITO every first Friday of the month!⚔️

In collaboration with Gothic Creatives Collective

*Safe space for LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC.
No creeps. No haters. No bulls***.
Respect consent. Zero tolerance for anything else.
Respect the venue and staff.

Late Night with Matt Mitchell
Late Night with Matt Mitchell

(FREE-$10 | 10:30pm Show | 21+) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with the guitarist Matt Mitchell! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10,… Read more

(FREE-$10 | 10:30pm Show | 21+) After Saturday night’s show, stick around for late night with the guitarist Matt Mitchell! Guarantee a seat by the stage with an advanced ticket for $5-10, while walkins are FREE for the lounge and bar! Enjoy $2 off menu cocktails and $10 beer and shot special.

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