Beethoven Odyssey. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra is back with their 2018-2019 season, and they’re kicking it off with a bang: Conductor José Luis Gomez will be leading the orchestra in playing music from 2001: A Space Odyssey on its 50th anniversary, including Richard Strauss’ tone poem "Thus Spake Zarathustra." In addition, special guest and violin superstar Anne Akiko Meyers—one of the most in-demand violinists in the world—will be featured in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, one of his best-known and most important works. 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $15 to $86+. Details Here.

The Sorting Party! Calling all Hufflepuffs! Well really, calling all Harry Potter fans, no matter which house they fall into. But we all know Hufflepuffs could use a little extra love. And hey, if you haven’t taken the Pottermore quiz yet, this is your perfect opportunity to do so, so you know what to dress up as. Espresso Art Cafe is hosting a night of live music, cafe and bar specials and a photo booth, which, even without moving pictures, is so wonderful and fun that it might just be the closest thing to magic we have. Be sure to dress up in your best robes or get dolled up as your favorite creature. Accio espresso! 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. Espresso Art Cafe, 942 E. University Blvd. Details Here.

The Station Agent. For their Third Friday Fall Film Series Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is screening Peter Dinklage’s breakthrough film. This comedy drama shows a man’s efforts to seek social isolation fall apart when he ends up befriending other oddballs. This is one of three independent films Grace St. Paul’s is showing that tell the stories of people who make transformative connections with others in unexpected ways. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. 2331 E. Adams St. Details Here. 

Planet of the Apes (1968). The Fox Theatre invites you to watch—no, not the 2010s remakes; no, not the 2000s remakes—but the original 1968 Charlton-Heston-in-all-his-brawny-glory sci-fi classic. Yes, it’s a fun adventure movie, but at the same time there’s complex sociological subtext—and apes riding horses! 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. 17 W. Congress St. $5. Details Here.

The Thing (1982). One of the greatest remakes in cinema history also happens to be a crowning achievement in practical effects. John Carpenter’s The Thing is a perfect example of how to make a sci-fi horror; it’s claustrophobic, isolating, cold, bloody and has just enough explosions to keep you excited. The Loft Cinema invites you to share in the terror. 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, and Saturday, Sept. 22. 3233 East Speedway Blvd. $6. Details Here.

Yoga Under the Harvest Moon. Yoga and cocktails? On a roof? During the full moon? With serenity and alcohol inside you, Agustin Kitchen beneath you and a full moon above you, what could go wrong? This two-hour event might just be the perfect way to kick off the weekend with Leah Shaffer, a yoga instructor from local studio Om Yoga. If you make a reservation in advance, you can fill your stomach up with 20 percent off a meal at Agustin Kitchen right after the event. It will go well with your full heart. Breathe in the good. Breathe out everything that isn’t custom cocktails and rooftop yoga. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. Agustin Kitchen, 100 S. Avenida del Convento. $25. Details Here.

Tucson 5K Dash & Walk Like MADD 2018. The best thing you can do to help prevent drunk and drugged driving in our community is to not drive drunk or high in our community. But if you’re looking to go the extra mile (or the extra 3.1 miles), Walk Like MADD is a good way to do it. Runners, walkers and virtual walkers in 90 cities across the nation will be raising money for Mothers Against Drunk Driving and enjoying a barbecue and festivities afterward. Feel good about yourself for the physical fitness, and for dedicating yourself to making Tucson safer. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, but registration ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, so don’t miss it. Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. $30 run, $20 walk. Details Here.

Party at the Peak. Now that it’s getting closer to a sane temperature in Tucson, Pinnacle Peak at Trail Dust Town invites you out for an evening party. There will be beer specials from Sentinel Peak Brewing Company, live music from local artist Leila Lopez, lawn games and all the attractions of the Old West. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Details Here.

Arizona Wine Dinner. After traveling all over the world with their Wine Tour series, Maynards Market and Kitchen is bringing it all back home with a series of wines inspired by and made in the Grand Canyon State. Over three courses, enjoy pomegranate, cured duck egg and puffed sweet potato paired with Callaghan Buena Suerta 2015; apple-chorizo stuffing and ayocote morado beans paired with Dos Cabezas Red 2014 and more! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. 400 N. Toole Ave. $78. Details Here.

Scotch Whisky Dinner. Cafe a la C’Art has really got some special courses up their sleeves for this one: an evening dinner with five cocktails and four courses, featuring a special Glenglassaugh Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Food dishes include parmesan focaccia frico, New Zealand rack of lamb with spiced blackcurrant, pan-seared sea scallops with orange butter sauce and plenty more fabulousness. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. 150 N. Main Ave. $75. Details Here.

The Final Countdown Wine Pairing. Brewd Coffee Lounge is cleaning out their wine cellar and making use of the occasion to host their “final wine pairing dinner.” Enjoy both red and white wines paired with great foods and served family style. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. 4960 N. Sabino Canyon Road. $30 online or $35 day of. Details Here.

Crooked Yoga. When it comes to good deals, Crooked Tooth Brewing knows what’s up. Often, you could spend more than $5 on a beer or a yoga session, but they’re offering $5 for yoga and a pint! Get zen, and then get zen-er by combining their yoga and craft brews for a truly enlightening experience. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. 228 E. Sixth St. Details Here.

National Public Lands Day. Established in 1994, this event has become the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. This year is not only the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, but it’s also the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and National Wild & Scenic Rivers system. How can you celebrate? The most fun choice is to visit a national park for free! That’s right! They’re all free today. Or, you can get involved with a volunteer work project in the parks—if you do, you’ll get a fee-free day coupon you can use on a future date. And, of course, you can share your favorite outdoor activities on social media with hashtags like #NPSVolunteer, #FindYourPark and #NPLD. Saturday, Sept. 22. All national parks! Free! Details Here.

Stone Avenue Block Party. The Jewish History Museum and Consulado de Mexico de Tucson are coming together to present this event for the fourth year in a row. They’ve got food trucks, including Tacoqueta, Jackie’s Food Court, Don Pedro’s Peruvian Bistro and Pin Up Pastries! They’ve got local beers from Sentinel Peak Brewery and Barrio Brewing Co.! They’ve got live music by Vox Urbana and Jerusafunk! And it’s free and open to the public! So all they’re missing is you. Get your groove on, chow down on some excellent food and get to know your neighbors. You won’t regret it. 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. Stone Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets. Free. Details Here.


Equinox and Beyond. Join the downtown performance artists at Cirque Roots for their annual celebration of community and art! Tucson is, of course, one big celebration of community and art, in a way, but on this night, check out a variety show, beats by DJ Cruise Control and lots of spontaneous art. The fall equinox (the day when the sun shines directly on the equator and day and night are nearly the same length) happens at exactly 6:54 p.m. in Tucson, so consider this event the after party, or a party to ring in the fall season. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. Cirque Roots, 901 N. 13th Ave. Free. Details Here.

Bow Tie Block Party. The El Rio Vecinos, a philanthropic group that supports the El Rio Community Health Center, is throwing this great event for you to put on a bow tie and some boots while also supporting El Rio’s emergency dental fund for children. DJ Herm, Grupo Mateca and Joe Barron will provide live music; local breweries and restaurants will provide food; and general admission tickets include food, music and five beverage tickets. VIP tickets get you access to the VIP room, free valet, exclusive food samples and two extra drinks. 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S. Scott Ave. $65 to $95. Details Here.

Tails and Ales. Here’s some things we can all enjoy: dog baths and beer. Cool your pup off from the summer heat by stopping into Barrio Brewing Co., buy a custom pint glass and take a dollar off your beer, then kick back while your dog gets a bath. This event is a collaboration between the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Tucson Roller Derby and Barrio Brewing. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23. 800 E. 16th St. $15. Details Here.

Gary Farmer & The Troublemakers. He’s not just an award-winning actor, and he’s not just an award-winning actor and director. Gary Miller is also a director and a Native American activist best known for his roles in films like Dead Man and Pow Wow Highway. He’s coming to Tucson with his five-piece blues, roots and jam band to play a night full of both originals and covers. Joining him is his friend Derek Miller, who has been playing music for three decades and is known as a hotshot on the indigenous music scene. 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23. Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, 330 E. Seventh St. Adults $15 in advance, $20 day-of. Teens 12 to 15, $12 in advance, $17 day-of. Kids $4 either way. Details Here.

The Grand Canyon Mystery. Join Live Theatre Workshop as they tell this original story about a gang of critters on the north rim of the Grand Canyon getting ready for the winter. As they’re taking stock off their supplies and shelter, they realize the food supply they’ve saved up all year is gone! Who did this? Was it the raccoon? Maybe the snake? Probably the weasel. Or worse still, was it someone in the inner circle of the Fraternal Order of the Great Northern Rim (FOGNeR), like Barry Buffalo or Alfred Binghampton Elk III? This show is kid friendly, of course, but there’s plenty of humor adults will enjoy as well. After all, who doesn’t love a good mystery? 12:30 p.m. on Sundays from Sept. 23 through Nov. 11. Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. $10 adults, $7 kids. Details Here.

Catalina State Park “Split Endz” Trail Race, Run and Walk. Everyone Runs, Everyone Walks is hosting this 5.2-mile and 10.35-mile trail race and 5K road run and walk through Catalina State Park. They pride themselves on making events that are friendly for beginners as well as avid runners, so there will be mostly moderate climbs and descents on the trail run and plenty of course support. They also pride themselves on giving you your money’s worth, so you get free photos, finisher tshirts and a free Mexican breakfast! 5K and 10-mile trail races starts at 6:30 a.m. and 5-mile trail race starts at 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23. 11570 N. Oracle Road. See website for updated pricing details. Details Here.

Old and New World Harvest Demonstration. The Presidio San Agustin is back at it again with the hands-on educational activities that keep all ages engaged. In this presentation, you’ll learn all about the crops that are native to our sweet Sonoran Desert, as well as the plants and foodstuffs originally from Europe. It never hurts to learn a little bit more about the desert we call home, and it especially never hurts to work up an appetite while you’re doing it. (We don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are  a LOT of good places to eat in Tucson.) 1 to p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23. Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, 196 N. Court Ave. Included with admission, $5 general, $1 kids 6 to 14, and free for members and kids 5 and under. Details Here.

The Guilty. In celebration of Arthouse Theater Day, a nationwide celebration of local arthouses  and the vital cultural role they play, The Loft Cinema is screening a Danish police thriller. When an officer is confined to desk taking emergency calls, he winds up entrenched in a mystery he can only help stop over the phone. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23. 3233 East Speedway Blvd. $6. Details Here.

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Welcome to the fourth week of the college football season, with the treat of watching our desert-dwelling Wildcats battle it out in the rainy city of Corvallis, Oregon.

The hometown Arizona Wildcats and Oregon State Beavers meet at 1 p.m. PDT Saturday in a battle of two of the Pac-12's bottom men on the totem pole. The dueling ball clubs enter this week's contest with one each win to their name, with wins over Southern Utah for their lone victory.

The Wildcats slugged the Thunderbirds last week, 62-31, thanks to a career-high 349 passing yards from junior QB Khalil Tate.

Tate's passing acumen covered up the Wildcats sorry defensive effort, giving up 31 points and 463 offensive yards to a Football Championship Subdivision squad many had never heard of.

Arizona managed to right some of their early season rushing woes last week, gaining a year-high 268 yards on 38 carries.

That lofty number covers up the fact that the Wildcats have not had a player break the 100-yard rushing plateau in three games, a year after racking up more than 4,000 yards as a team on the ground.

Sophomore back Gary Brightwell had arguably his best outing as a college player last week, with a team-high 81 yards on 9 carries.

Senior receivers Tony Ellison and Shun Brown showed their pass-catching abilities, with Ellison grabbing 4 catches for a game-high 111 yards and a touchdown, while Brown had 5 receptions, 97 yards and two touchdowns.

Tate and his band of merry men will face the conference's worst defense statistically, with the Beavers surrendering 46.3 points per game and 522 yards per game, both ranking 12th in the Conference of Champions.

It'll be interesting to see how the Wildcats fare in the Willamette Valley, where they lost by 25 the last time they played in 2016.

How to Watch: The Pac-12 Network will carry the game at 1 p.m. Arizona time on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Who to Watch: Keep an eye on OSU sophomore QB Conor Blount, who will reportedly make the start for the Beavers. Blount has completed 63.9 percent of his passes this season for 570 yards and four touchdowns. Freshman running back Jermar Jefferson is another young Beaver to keep an eye on, as he leads the squad in rushing yards (391) and touchdowns (6). Jefferson has rushed for 238 and 106 yards in his last two games, against Southern Utah and Nevada, with six rushing scores in those games.

How to Bet: Vegas currently has Arizona as a 5.5-point favorite, as of Thursday morning. The over/under on Saturday's game is 75.5 points.

Who Will Win: The Wildcats are 2-4 against the Beavers since 2010, having beaten them 49-28 last fall in Tucson. I expect Arizona to win on Saturday, 31-28, with a late Lucas Havrisik field goal sealing the victory for the Wildcats.

Laughing Stock is slacking again next week, but the laughter never ends. Laff’s Comedy Caffe is always a good call, and tucsoncomedy.com has everything else. Our picks follow.
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L.A. Latina comic Luz Pazos drops in for a headlining set at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 at The Mint Cocktails, 3540 E. Grant Road. No cover.

Pazos is a Peruvian egghead from Los Angeles via Italy who apparently got bored being a fashion model. She’s won more than her share of comedy contests in L.A., and has played the Comedy Store, Improv and Laugh Factory as well as festivals in Toronto, Asheville and Portland. Soon we’ll see her in the First Nations of Comedy on PBS.

With this show, promoter Joey G introduces an upgrade to his ongoing weekly open mic at the Mint. Bringing fresh talent to Tucson provides talented locals more experience opening for established headliners. It’s a model that’s already spurred the two-year growth of Brew Ha Ha at Borderlands Brewery.

Say My Name

Cunts Being Cunts Talking About Cunts returns at 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28 at CANS DELI; $5. Organizers say they originated the show to give cunts the respect they deserve.
Now in its second year, the quarterly event benefits the YWCA’s Project Period, which provides free sanitary products as needed. The band Cool Funeral performs following the comedy line-up, including hosts Mo Urban and Steena Salido, Phoenix comedian Sloan Valenzuela, and award-winning storyteller Molly McCloy, among others, including moi.

Opening the Main Gate

Chad Lehrman and his tucsoncomedy.com site debut Tucson’s Best Comedy at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Gentle Ben’s, 865 E. University Blvd.; $5. Featured comedians are Pauly Casillas, a veteran of Funny Or Die and Laughs on Fox; Kristine Levine of Portlandia; Matt Ziemak, winner of 96.1 KLPX Laugh-Off; Mo Urban, host of Tucson’s The Dating Game; Ali Musa and, as host and emcee, Dom Di Tolla.

Titters says it all.

Tucson cartoonist David Fitzsimmons’ presents Thanks for the Mammaries: The Estrogen Hour’s finest Hour at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Laff’s Comedy Caffe. Tickets are $15 via freshtix.com/events/titters. The show is 21 and older.

This is the second show Fitzsimmons has produced to raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, an event organized by the American Cancer Society. Fitzsimmons lost his mother and sister to breast cancer.

Estrogen Hour founder Nancy Stanley hosts the show. The full lineup, including a couple of breast-cancer survivors, is Stacy Sheff, Steena Salido, Mo Urban, Charlotte Bellflower, Amber Frame, and your humble Laughing Stock scribe. 

The Fred Fox School of Music will be having one of their annual concert performances which will include three of their eight choir groups, on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.

The choirs performing are University Singers, Kantorei and Honors Choir, all of which are typically comprised of undergraduate choral students.

Genres that will be featured in this concert are a combination of contemporary and world music that will be conducted by graduate conducting students.

The concert will be held on the Main Campus at Crowder Hall in the Fred Fox School of Music Building, located on 1017 N. Olive Road.

Supporting the University of Arizona's Choral groups is easy as tickets are free!

For more information visit UA's extensive calendar of events.

Nancy MacLean will make two appearances at the University of Arizona Monday, Sept. 24. From 1:30-2:45 p.m., she will be at the UA Bookstore and will be available for an author signing after the event. From 6:30-8 p.m., she will give a book talk at the UA Student Union Memorial Center, Catalina and Tucson Rooms.

The full title of MacLean's recent book is Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for the United States. The book, which was a 2017 National Book Award finalist, puts well known right wing, libertarian figures like the Koch brothers into the context of a larger, sustained effort by billionaires, academics and political operatives to make fundamental changes to our economic and governmental systems.

It's among the best, most revelatory books I've read in recent years, deeply researched and well written. Though I didn't attend MacLean's appearance at Tucson Festival of Books in March, people who attended have said MacLean is an excellent speaker.

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Galileo. This weekend is your last chance to see the Rogue Theatre’s production of this play by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Charles Laughton. It’s fitting that it’s being staged at the Rogue Theatre, because it’s a (fictionalized) telling of all the struggles Galileo Galilei went through when he went rogue and confirmed the Copernican model of the solar system. With the headquarters of the Catholic Church being located on Earth, you can imagine the Catholic Church not being very pleased at the news that the Earth was not the center of the universe. Cynthia Meier directs, Jake Sorgen did the original composition and music direction, and a discussion with the cast and director follows each performance. Thursday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 23, with 7:30 p.m. performances Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday. The Rogue Theatre at the Historic Y, 300 E. University Blvd. $38 GA. Details here.

Swinging Saguaros Square Dance Club. Every Thursday, you can get your Square Dance game in check and enjoy the night carelessly through music and dance. A great and fun way to learn something new and step (literally) out of your comfort zone. 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Road. Details Here.

Creative Juice Art Bar.  Sit back, relax, have a drink and paint. If you're looking to get your buzz on in a more untraditional way and get your art juices flowing, this event is perfect for you. Even if you're not creative this class is right for you, an instructor will teach you step by step instructions on how to paint a beautiful Arizona highway. This is the perfect event to sit and socialize with friends or your significant other. $29 per class, this Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Drinks range from $4-$6. 6530 E. Tanque Verde Road. Details here.

As of this Fall, active-duty military undergraduate students at the UA are eligible for a significantly lower tuition rate than the average student.

This tuition reduction includes National Guard and Reserves. The cost of one credit hour will be $250, which is two times lower than what a regular student pays. The U.S Department of Defense covers tuition costs up to $250 per credit hour, which in other words, means many of the students will be able to attend the UA for free, according to the UA News press release.

All UA campuses, including online, offer tuition reduction for active-duty military. According to the press release, the UA is home to nearly 100 active-military students that qualify for tuition assistance.

The tuition reduction is an effort from the UA to show its appreciation to active-duty military. Jeff Goldberg, acting provost for UA, believes this will open doors to boost partnerships with military branches and to students who may have looked at other options to pursue their degrees.

"Our servicewomen and men are a vital part of both the UA student body and the country's workforce, and we as a university are committed to their graduation and lifelong success," said Goldberg in the press release.

The tuition assistance for active-duty military was announced at the Southern Utah vs. UA football game earlier this year.

For more information on active-duty military tuition assistance, email [email protected].

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Border Radio Screening. The Center for Creative Photography and the Hanson Film Institute are starting a new film series featuring independent female directors. This first film in the series, directed by Allison Anders, depicts the American independent film explosion through the lens of those who were there. Anders will be at the screening to introduce the film and then answer questions after the showing. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19. 1030 N. Olive Road. Details Here.

Mountain Adventure Horseback Ride. Unwind every Monday and Wednesday by strolling through the Rincon Mountains on horseback. Don your cowboy boots and hat and experience what it was like to be part of the old Wild West. Packed with a breakfast, this unique dive into the Sonoran Desert won't disappoint. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 to 12 p.m. at the Tanque Verde Ranch. $150 per person for the four hour-long ride. Details Here.

Jordan World Circus 2018. Tucson Rodeo Grounds will be hosting Jordan's World Circus Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Affordable and fun for the whole family, the acrobats, elephants and other performers will be sure to impress. All ages, $9 to $30 per person depending on seats and availability. Details Here.