Light the Mic: Curated Artist's Showcase
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Artist call is OPEN!!! 🗣
We are looking for artists of all mediums to perform. Whether it’s your first time or 15th time, if you have something new you want to share, this is the place to do it 💯
We’ve created a safer space for artists to experiment, build their confidence, and expand their audience. Some of your favorite local artists found their footing on this stage and we look forward to continuing the tradition 🔥🎤
Light The Mic will return for only THREE DATES IN 2026 — Black History Month, Juneteenth, and CORRECTION, it’ll be our FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY in October 👏🏽
That means there’s only THREE chances to perform at Light The Mic this year. Don’t miss your opportunity!!
ARTIST CALL CLOSES FEB 1ST 2026
Sign up link here! 🔥
This program is funded in part by the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona @artsfoundtucson with funding from Pima County @pima_county and the City of Tucson

Threads Patchmaking Event
2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Splinter Threads, 657 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, 85701, United States
Join us at Splinter Threads to embroider a simple design and then put the patch on (with glue or stitching) to either a clothing item you bring or buy in the store!
$5-10 sliding scale
January 31 from 1:00-3:00pm
Beginner Friendly, black patch material provided
657 W St Marys, Unit C3, Tucson, AZ 85705

Monthly Members Connection
2026-02-12 17:00 | zoom
You’re invited!

Splinter Members meeting the first Sunday of each month from 5-6pm via zoom!
Share joys, sorrows, bibliomancy. Get updates on this month’s events. Be in community w like minded folks.
This month’s meeting host is sam!
Link to zoom here.
Have you signed up for Splinter texts yet?! Click this link to sign up

TRUE: open mic
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
join us at splinter collective this thursday, february 12 & the 2nd thursday of every month for TRUE: open mic!
the mic is open from 730pm- 930pm
don’t miss it!
about this event:
TRUE: open mic event is one of splinter’s internally-curated community events💖
come & share (or not) & connect

🥰please note: as members of the community we serve, we are intentional about making sure splinter’s community offerings reflect a commitment to art and social justice, and our focus on centering those of us who are most likely to experience being systematically pushed to the margins.

Tucson Coverband Show
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
we cannot wait to celebrate with you!
$12 Doors at 7:00pm
sign ups are open if you would like to play at this years coverband show!
please reach out to SamBloom@SplinterCollective.org if you’re interested in vending this event! vending fee is 10% of your sales from the event! 💵

Light the Mic
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
I’m glad somebody was paying attention 😂😂 it’s always 3rd Friday y’all!
🗣 There will be a lot going on during BHM but one thing you don’t want to miss is the return of LIGHT THE MIC FRIDAY!! Listen up! We only have THREE shows in 2026 🗣
Whether it’s your first time or 27th time, if you have something new you want to share, this is the place to do it! 💯 We’ve created a safer space for artists to experiment, build their confidence, and expand their audience. Some of your favorite local artists found their footing on this stage and we will continue the tradition.
This year Light The Mic will return for only THREE DATES IN 2026 — Black History Month, Juneteenth, and our 3yr anniversary in October 👏🏽There’s only THREE chances to perform at Light The Mic this year. Don’t miss your opportunity!!
Unfortunately, Last summer we had a tech issue because barely anyone showed up for soundcheck- so when it was time to play their music, the show was held up significantly trying to get the sound right.
ALL that to say, tech issues can be avoided when I have your materials THREE weeks before the show and have time to iron out any hiccups prior to the show 🫶🏾
ARTIST CALL CLOSES FEB 1ST 2026
$10
February 20th
7:00pm – 9:30pm

Dashboard Darlings 2.0
2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Are you a fan of spiders Georg? Do you stay up way too late reading Fanfiction on AO3? Either way, I have to tell you, I like your shoelaces. Join us for a night of fandom-focused drag and burlesque. There is no need to fear, the Yahoo overlords won’t be taking this event down, because there will be no female presenting nipples anywhere in sight. At Dashboard Darlings 2.0, we have a killer lineup, including numbers about The Ballpit (yes, that one), Welcome to Night Vale, and even a few about fan-favorite fanfic tropes! Come join Miss Isley and Co. for a night of temptation, tease, and transformative works!
This year’s performers are (linked below):
Claire Voyant
Dark Quetzal
Ellie Fury
Fifi La Femme
Isley Can Tease Ya
Olive Mitatas
Posie D’Lish
Rusty Relic
Tal Tales
Tommy Tease
Yandearie and Stage Kittens <3
Annie Hoekley
Nyx Nightshade
Buy Tickets Here!
VIP seating for the seated area (saving a section for GA Ada) for $25 with a few sliding scale and the other tickets $15 with a few sliding scale as well

Cupid's Revenge 2.0
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Splinter Movement Space
February 27th
Doors @ 6:00pm
Show @ 7:00pm
All New Acts!
Cupids Revenge 2.0 revamped and ready to slap you on the ass and pinch your tit. Wake the fuck up, pansies and delicate flowers. An 18+ circus show that you shouldn’t invite your dad to (but maybe your daddy). Let’s have fun.

2nd Annual Queer Trans Iftar
2026-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Ramadan Mubarak!
Are you Muslim, Arab, Queer, Trans, all of the above or just fun and friendly to all of the above?
You’re invited to the 2nd annual
Tucson Queer Trans Iftar 🤲🏼🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Friday March 6
6pm doors
6:25 Iftar / Magrib
@munafoodaz will be serving—
Persian aka Iranian Eggplant 🍆
Eggplant braised with olive oil, stewed with tomatoes, chickpeas and special seasonings
Big Gay Rice 💃🏻
White Basmati rice toasted in olive oil and steamed with salt. Ask the story of how it got its name!
Both dishes vegan and gluten free✨
Bring a dish to share if you wish. Make a donation if you would like. No one but haters turned away 💞

FUDOSA Band and Rubee, Mess.a.lina, Gnoolie, The (arc) collective
2026-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Come celebrate Friday the 13th at Splinter Collective with cool music and tattoos!
Featuring…
FUDOSA, a 4 piece Alternative/Heavy Psych/Disco from Albuquerque on tour to support new singles and promote their upcoming second album!
https://www.fudosa.us/
https://fudosa.bandcamp.com/
And local support from:
Rubee
Mess.a.lina
Gnoolie
The (arc) Collective

PLUS live flash tattooing by Sharon Moon!
March 13th
Doors at 7, music starts at 7:30
See you there!

JUHEUN
2026-03-21 20:00 - 2026-03-22 02:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Night Shift presents: JUHEUN
Originally from New Mexico, currently residing in Phoenix, techno titan Juheun is coming to Tucson to bring a boundary-pushing blend of sounds old and new. Juheun’s performance commands attention, high energy, and mystique. If you’ve never seen him play before, you are in for one unforgettable experience.
Joined by local support, Night Shift and Juheun promise to deliver hypnotic blends, driving kicks and basslines, and that classic techno sound.
Please join us for a world-class experience featuring an internationally recognized and renowned artist based right here in Arizona. For true fans of techno, this show is a must-see!
$20 early bird tickets | $28.55 Day of show

Birdbath with Lobsel Vith, Ballgag, Mess.a.lina, Bionightmare
2026-03-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Splinter Collective, 901 N 13th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Tuesday March 31st
Doors at 7pm Show at 7:30
Price $10
BIRDBATH Noise💥performance🎤spazz 🐿️ jazz? High desert FREAKS
Lobsel Vith Arizona duo creating Dark Ambient / Fogcore / Experimental Sounds
Ball Gag
Mess.a.lina ghost industrial from tucson az. sad music for ghost people.
Bionightmare electronic, idm, ambient, experimental, glitch, industrial, noise, from Bisbee
