w/ Petunia & the Vipers, Laser Dad & Hannah Kline

Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $10 / Day of Show $15 + Dice fees | 21+

Time-Travelin’ Folk songstress extraordinaire Aurelia Anne Cohen brings her brand of old time music to the Club Congress along with Petunia and the Vipers!

Joining them this time will be Lazer Dad & Hanna Kline presenting a very special pole performance!

–AURELIA ANNE COHEN–Aurelia Anne Cohen is a purveyor of Original Time Travelin Folk music, a multi-instrumentalist and multi medium performance artist, either on tour or collaborating with friends to create one of a kind live entertainment everywhere she goes, Aurelia Anne is a sensation all her own.

–PETUNIA AND THE VIPERS–Petunia is more than just an entertainer, he’s a modern musical enigma. Imagine that David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby, that yodeled… or Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction. This is just one way of describing the man known simply as Petunia. He’s an adventure seeker, a poker player, and a mysterious stranger. He’s been referred to as “The Savior of Country Music”, and a man who exists in a different era, bringing the past forth as something new to be celebrated and not forgotten.

Haunted Hotel Tours will be available September 3rd through October 29th.

– Wednesdays at 6pm
– Sundays at 2pm & 3pm
– Run Time: 30 minutes

Adults $15 | Kids $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.

w/ Lizzie & All Yours

Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $18 + Dice fees | 16+

Ray and Paul are brothers from the San Francisco Bay Area who started their band when they were just 17 and 13.

They broke onto the scene in 2019 with their debut single “Mystery”, written by Ray at seventeen. The track made waves in the Bay Area and caught the attention of several Spotify Editorial Playlists. That early momentum led to their self-titled debut album and a sync placement for the song “Butterflies” in HBO’s The Sex Lives of College Girls.

When the brothers moved to Santa Barbara for college, their sound soaked up the raw, carefree energy of the Surf and Garage Rock scenes. Gigging around Isla Vista and connecting with the local DIY community helped them sharpen their live show. In October 2023, they released “Pelican”, which remains their top track on Spotify. Its follow-up, “Blue”, added heavier guitars and their trademark vocal melodies, becoming a staple of their electric live performances.

In 2025, they launched their own label, Desert Lady Records, with AWAL. That same year, they toured with bands like Sun Room and The Moss, and hit festivals including SXSW and Treefort. Their live lineup also features longtime collaborators Aidan Reese (guitar) and Mac Bihn (bass).

After dropping three singles in 2025 — “Tell Me,” “Scars,” and “Alright” — the band is gearing up to release their highly anticipated Fading EP on September 10, featuring six tracks. The release will be supported by The Fading Tour, with headlining dates across California, before joining Australian band Dice as support on their U.S. tour.

Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $18 | All Ages

Hailing from the vibrant shores of San Diego, CA, Creature Canyon captures the essence of indie/alternative rock fused with hints of modern psychedelia. Comprised of Austin Steele, Ryan Amyot, and Aaron Lund the band delivers electrifying performances that have earned acclaim from Billboard, Paste, and other industry tastemakers.

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.

10pm-2am | FREE | 21+

Purr Fridays are for the party animals! High energy Tech House and Club Hits, each week with a rotating lineup of college and local DJs & drink specials!

Retro Game Show Night Presents Battle Mimes!

Big masks, bigger laughs, and absolutely zero dignity.

Now in its 14th year, Retro Game Show Night is Tucson’s longest-running live comedy show featuring wildly funny, fast-paced parodies of classic TV game shows that keeps audiences coming back month after month.

Join us Saturday, November 8 at Hotel Congress for Battle Mimes, the charades showdown that makes silence scream!

Hosted by Chatty Kathee (effortlessly effervescent), with executive assistant Swish Manley (seriously sequined), and celebrity guests Fulta Burstyn (delightfully decadent) and Nelmar 27 McGee (adorably anomalous).

Tickets are $15 each, available at GoldenGravy.com, at the Hotel Congress front desk, or at the door on the night of the show (if not sold out). Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. 18+

Come see why Retro Game Show Night has been keeping Tucson laughing for over a decade — where the games are ridiculous, the prizes questionable, and the fun absolutely guaranteed!

Saturdays | 10pm-2am | FREE | 21+

PHENOMENA

Intentionally crafted to pull you deeper into the night and onto the dance floor, Walters the Don crafts a diverse and immersive sonic experience for Saturdays nights in the club.

Expect a hypnotic selection from artists like Chris Lake, Cloonee, Max Styler, John Summit, PAWSA, Crankdat, Tape B, Subtronics, and ISOKNOCK blended with club anthems from Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Charli XCX, Lil Jon, Doechii, Sexyy Red, Bad Bunny, Los Tucanes, and more!

Photo galleries, themed parties, the occasional opportunity to dance on stage is what you can expect.

Walters The Don and Club Congress presents the next evolution for Electronic Music at Hotel Congress!

$3 PBR

$4 TRULY

$5 MEXICAN CANDY SHOT

Haunted Hotel Tours will be available September 3rd through October 29th.

– Wednesdays at 6pm
– Sundays at 2pm & 3pm
– Run Time: 30 minutes

Adults $15 | Kids $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.