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find a community space
Welcome to the Third Space Database!
Tucson Love letter was built to help the community grow. I know how hard it can be to make friends as an adult — and I want to make that experience easier! I created this database filled with clubs, groups and community events that are specifically designed for people to meet one another.
Know of a third space to add to the list? Submit it here!
Volunteering
volunteer with a nonprofit/group that's meaningful to you! master list coming soon :)
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social hours and other clubs 🗣
Join your neighborhood association
get to know your neighbors!
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social hours and other clubs 🗣
Women / Trans* / Femme (WTF) Workshop
bring in a bike-related project and use BICAS' tools as an informal classroom. enjoy group bike rides monthly!
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crafts and other art 🎨
fitness & wellness 🚲
LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈
Group Bike Rides with Bicycle Ranch
saturday morning bike rides with Bicycle Ranch
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fitness & wellness 🚲
Group rides with Fair Wheel Bikes
group bike rides held on Tuesday and Saturday mornings
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fitness & wellness 🚲
Tuesday Night Ride
tuesday night bike rides that meet at Old Main on the UA campus
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fitness & wellness 🚲
Southern Arizona Hiking Club
weekly activities from hikes to mall walking
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fitness & wellness 🚲
Star Trek Tucson Fan Club
monthly meetings for fans of Star Trek!
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social hours and other clubs 🗣
Pima County Public Library Book Clubs
book clubs including themes like mystery reads, Black literature, queer stories and more! plus a club for teens
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books 📚
LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈
virtual groups 💻
Mostly Books Book Clubs
monthly book clubs, one of which is virtual
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books 📚
virtual groups 💻
Book Clubs at Stacks
book discussions, plus a club that centers freaky and imaginative reads. there's a virtual option too!
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books 📚
virtual groups 💻
Solutions Focused Community Book Club
read books centered around solutions, hosted by The Community Foundation, Tucson Tome Gnome and Tucson Spotlight
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books 📚
Libra & Thorn
metaphysical art shop that hosts card socials, a tarot gaming club, crafts and more
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crafts and other art 🎨
witchy 🔮
Celestia Collective
witchy third space with art, tattoos, events and a private coffee club
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crafts and other art 🎨
witchy 🔮
Fruit Cocktail Lounge
LGBTQ+ cocktail party with music and bites
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LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈
performing arts 🎤
BICAS Crafternoons
create a masterpiece with recycled bike parts and other materials
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crafts and other art 🎨
Tucson Games and Gadgets
store with a huge events calendar including tabletop/jackbox games, RPG sessions and more
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gaming 🃏
Odyssey Storytelling
listen to community members tell stories or tell one of your own
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performing arts 🎤
Female* StoryTellers
live storytelling events for women and people of marginalized genders
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LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈
performing arts 🎤
Queer Speed Dating & Friends
monthly rounds of speed dating at Bawker Bawker Cider House
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LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈
CreativeMornings
talks with Tucson's creatives
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crafts and other art 🎨
professional networking 🤝
Desert Rose Social Club
social hours, book club, pickleball and more activities
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books 📚
social hours and other clubs 🗣
sports ⚽️
Startup Tucson
programming that supports local entrepreneurs, including networking events
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professional networking 🤝
Tucson Young Professionals
promoting Tucson's young professionals!
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professional networking 🤝
Join r/tucson on Reddit
see what other Tucsonans are chatting about + ask questions of your own
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virtual groups 💻
Tucson Backyard Gardening Facebook group
Facebook group for local gardening enthusiasts
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virtual groups 💻
Arizona Garden Exchange Stands
Facebook group for a nonprofit that organizes free plant stands across the state
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virtual groups 💻
Live Theatre Workshop
auditions, classes and camps are offered through this theater company, including opportunities for youth
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performing arts 🎤
The Gaslight Theatre
adults can audition for a show at The Gaslight, plus the theater offers programming for youth
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performing arts 🎤
