Blood Road. Summit Hut is honoring ultra-endurance mountain bike athlete Rebecca Rusch by screening the 2017 documentary Blood Road. This Emmy-winning film follows Rusch’s search for answers surrounding her father’s death in the Vietnam War, as she bikes the 1,200 miles of the Ho Chi Minh trail. Rusch and her Vietnamese riding partner Huyen Nguyen ride through the dense jungles of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to reach the crash site and final resting place of Rusch’s father. This screening even includes a Q&A with Rusch after the film. 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Screening begins at 7 p.m. 5251 E. Speedway Blvd. $15. Ticket proceeds benefit The “Be Good” foundation, Rusch’s 501c3, which supports the Mines Advisory Group in their efforts to remove unexploded ordnance from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

The Parish specialty dinner. The Parish, known as “Tucson’s only Southern Fusion Gastropub,” is celebrating the head brewer of 1912 Brewing Company with a specialty four-course dinner. Featuring the delicious work of Chef Travis Peters, this dinner also includes two 1912 craft beers: the Sour de Salle peach sour and the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Gose with strawberries from California Giant Berry Farms, rhubarb, Mexican vanilla, and hints of graham crackers. Head over to The Parish for a blend of local beer and Southern cooking. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. 2045 N. Forbes Blvd. $40.

Second Annual San Diego Take Over. Craft, A Modern Drinkery is celebrating “America’s Finest City” by hosting four breweries out of San Diego. This second annual event features multiple one-off brews and collaborations, such as the Super Mario Tart kettle sour from Pizza Port Brewing, the Viking Space Probe double IPA from Stone Brewing, the Thimble Country lager from Modern Times Beer, and the Marine Dream hazy IPA from Coronado Brewing Co. Molecular Munchies food truck will also be on site dishing out food to go along with your beer. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. 4603 E. Speedway Blvd.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Advanced screening). The Loft Cinema presents an advanced screening of a historical drama about the “forbidden affair” between an aristocrat and the woman commissioned to paint her portrait. This is the latest film by French director Céline Sciamma (Tomboy, Girlhood). The film was the first directed by a woman to win the “Queer Palm” award at the Cannes Film Festival, and was also a contender for the Palme d’Or. The film will be presented in French with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. $10. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Regular screenings begin Friday, Feb. 28.

Having traversed “The Rocky Road to Dublin” and returned with a fresh take on traditional Irish ballads, The High Kings perform at Rialto Theatre…

Artists working at the fringe. Golden Saguaro: Experiments In Sound & Music provides a platform for tomorrow’s pioneers to explore. Vicki Brown, Steev Hise, Skincage and Lavender Lattice are slated to perform. At Golden Saguaro…

“Stretched myself until I fit you/All my threads pulled wire thin.” Emo/indie rockers Floral Guilt learn to cope in the aftermath. At Club Congress. Associations, Nocturnal Theory and Hussie lend support…

On Monday, Feb. 10, a federal judge overturned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s approval of the Rosemont Copper Mine in the Santa Rita Mountains, citing that the mine's plans didn't properly protect multiple endangered and threatened species, such as the jaguar.

U.S. District Judge James Soto issued his second ruling against the mine since June 2019, and ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to redo sections of their 2016 biological opinion, calling parts of the agency's actions "flawed" and stating: "the [Fish and Wildlife Service] improperly used a heightened standard of review in determining that the Rosemont Mine was not likely to result in the destruction or adverse modification of the jaguar critical habitat." 

Hudbay Minerals, the multi-national mining corporation behind the Rosemont Mine 30 miles south of Tucson, says they remain determined to continue the open-pit mine's development.

"While we respect the court's authority to remand the analysis and findings back to the agencies for further review, Hudbay believes this is unnecessary," the company said in a statement following Soto's ruling.

Hudbay argues that their $1.9 billion mine, which would disturb thousands of acres of public land, would have an "insignificant" impact on the endangered species' habitat.

According to the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity, the court also previously ruled in favor of three Native American tribes ― the Tohono O’odham, Pascua Yaqui and Hopi ― that filed a lawsuit challenging the Forest Service’s approval of the mine.

Infusion Night at Pueblo Vida. For Arizona Beer Week, Pueblo Vida Brewing Company is releasing two limited-edition infusions. First up, it’s the Orange Medley “Highly Compatible” Double IPA, made in collaboration with Wren House Brewing. This DIPA includes multiple citrus notes, including navel and blood orange on top of a hoppy finish. They’re also releasing a non-alcoholic beer, the dry-hopped POG juice (passionfruit-orange-guava) featuring Riwaka & Citra hops. It’s a tropical time for all. 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. 115 E. Broadway Blvd.

Book of Mormon. I have a vague recollection of, last time this show came through town, some poor woman trying to warn others on an online post about the event that this show was not, in fact, educational or serious story about the history of Mormonism. Heed her warning! This famously irreverent, and famously hilarious musical from the guys who created South Park, tells the story of two Mormon missionaries who travel to Uganda who meet characters like General Butt-Fucking Naked and sing songs like “Hasa Diga Eebowai!” (“Fuck you, God!”). If this is up your alley, you’ll be rolling around laughing. Tuesday, Feb. 11, through Sunday, Feb. 16, with shows at various times. Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $155+.

Becoming Dr. Ruth. If you like shows with strong sexual content appropriate for mature audiences age 13 and up, we’ve got a show for you! But also, if you like shows that are fascinating, inspiring and hilarious, we’ve also got a show for you. Well, Invisible Theatre has a show for you. This play by Mark St. Germain is about the radio and TV sex therapist Ruth Westeheimer, who is also a Holocaust survivor. And a former scout and sniper with the Haganah in Jerusalem. And someone who traveled to the United States as a single mother. You’ll be amazed at what you learn! 7:30 p.m. evenings at 3 p.m. matinees Wednesday, Feb. 12, to Sunday, Feb. 23. Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. $35. A special low-cost preview at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 is just $20.

Navigating Health Care for Older Adults. Navigating your own health, and our country’s health system, tends to get more complicated the older you get. LGBTQ+ community members often face their own particular set of challenges. So, the next session of the Senior Pride Speakers Meeting, “Being Your Own Rescue: Become a Savvy Consumer of Health Care” might be just what you need. It’s hosted by Amanda Sokan, a faculty member at the UA College of Public Health, who has a PhD in gerontology. She’ll be talking about how to find and work with a health care provider and about lesser-known factors in bolstering healthy lives, like spirituality, humor and alternative health services. 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Free.

Tucson Storytellers: Love & Heartbreak. It’s pretty much impossible to not be aware that Valentine’s Day is coming up, right? For some, this is a time of year where we think about how wonderful their loved ones are, and how special it feels to be able to sit across the table from a person they love deeply and make effortless conversation. For others, Valentine’s Day brings up memories of that time they sent a Valentine to their crush in seventh grade and he didn’t even say thank you. Or that time a relationship which somehow felt like a cozy couch and a picnic in a meadow and a raucous Labor Day weekend celebration all at once ended with their hearts smashed into a million pieces. Come hear stories about the good, the bad and the ugly at this event hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Loft Cinema. $12 GA, $8 students.

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage. The University of Arizona’s Cinematopia film club is continuing their “Giallo Month” with a screening of this 1970 thriller. Directed by Dario Argento, the master behind many artsy Italian horror/mysteries, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage tells of an American writer living in Rome who witnesses a murder attempt. The film was even graced with a soundtrack from the one-and-only Ennio Morricone. Before the film, Cinematopia will also be screening a curated pre-show of Giallo movie trailers. 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Screenings take place on the UA campus in the Harvill Building room 104, 1103 E. Second St.

Titanic. Just in time to get you in the Valentine’s mood, Harkins Theatres is screening the classic romance film about 1,500 people drowning to death. But even if the RMS Titanic ship isn’t historic enough, James Cameron’s vision, paired with stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, left an enduring impact on Hollywood. Namely, we learned the most expensive film ever made could still manage to rake in plenty of cash. Nominated for 14 Academy Awards, Titanic managed to actually validate its more-than-three-hour runtime. That’s a feat worthy of a Tuesday Night Classic designation. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz and 5755 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive. $5.

Can you “Feel The Volume?” At 26 years old, this San Francisco DJ/EDM producer has stayed true to his creed: “Music has no boundaries.” Gnashing teeth, Jauz wades into Dangerous Waters. From the South of France, Habstrakt and TYNAN help to “Fuck It Up.” At Rialto Theatre…

Serving up some swampy zydeco-esque dishes to accompany your hooch, The Carnivaleros Trio are at the Tucson Hop Shop…

“Hi, I’m Shadow, a gorgeous 11 year old cat who wants to live out my golden years with you. I’m a really nice boy who just needs a fresh start in life. I was originally adopted from HSSA in 2008, but came back when my owner could no longer care for me. Come meet me at 635 W. Roger Rd or give HSSA a call at (520) 327-6088 ext 173 for more information.”

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Wine Tasting Gala Fundraiser. Arizona Wine Collective is hosting a wine tasting in support of Desert Voices, Tucson’s LGBT chorus. The tasting includes five local wines paired with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Forty percent of ticket purchases supports Desert Voices singers to attend the GALA 2020 Festival. Of course, Arizona Wine Collective is always a good place to buy a full bottle, and 10 percent of all wine bottle purchases will also be donated to Desert Voices. There is also an option to have beer instead of wine. 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. 4280 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 155. $25.

Anello Beer Dinner. Well, it’s now Arizona Beer Week, so that means there are more beer events happening around town than you can shake a growler at. One such tasty event includes Pueblo Vida Brewing and Anello Pizzeria teaming up to celebrate beer and Italian food. What a combo! 5 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. The evening includes two dinner opportunities, one starting at 5 p.m. and the second at 7:30 p.m. $60.

“We’re all about love,” proclaims this band of Hawaiian Islanders. Iration’s deep-rooted reggae will fill the Rialto Theatre with the Aloha spirit. With special guests Ballyhoo, Iya Terra and The Ries Brothers…

Relive the magic of the highschool dance with your crush. DJ Humphouse spins vinyl nostalgia for Prom Night. At Club Congress…

Led by frontwoman Marta DeLeon, on “Baby” The Weekend Lovers gnash their teeth and snarl unrepentantly while fending off those pesky ghosts that cause disturbances in the night.

“Yes it's another song called "Baby" about breaking up with macro and micro manipulations, insomnia, ghostly lost dreams and double jointed arms that don't bend for you,” says DeLeon.

“It's crazy the way you haunt my dreams.../Don't worry me it's not my arms you want/It's just the way they bend/I wanna sleep throughout this life/Instead of waiting round again/I'm not so sweet, you're not as wild as that, it's just the way it ends/I'm not the seat for you to ride upon to get to where you're at.” –Marta DeLeon, Weekend Lovers, from “Baby

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Recorded at Midtown Island Studio, with Matt Rendon behind the mixing board, “Baby”—the Lovers' latest single—packs a Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em sonic wallop.

The track surges with a torrent of organ, towering backup vocals and chiming guitar that evinces another era, while DeLeon’s voice seethes, with a velvety wistfulness reminiscent of a leather jacket-clad Christine McVie, rising to a throaty boil.

“Baby” is released in advance of a forthcoming album.

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In line with ancient Celtic myth, not unlike the mighty Boudica, Queen of Iceni, on The Orange EP these formidable women warriors lead us to higher realms of feminine intuition and spiritual wisdom, to arrive at a mysterious landing.

Otherworldly voices, folk harp and viola delicately commingling, Mariah McCammond (Loveland) and Deanna Cross (The Unday, For Love or Absinthe) are The Hatpin Duo.

McCammond’s voice, underpinned by her delicately plucked harp, call out like a siren, planting dreams, entwined with Cross’ fine-drawn viola lines together form a potent hothouse for the mind to put forth shoots.

The Hatpin Duo celebrate the release of The Orange EP with a soirée. On Saturday, Feb. 8. The event features a dance performance by Kinetic Arts, an art exhibition by Liz Weibler (The Orange EP cover artist) and a set from DJ Buttafly. At Kinetic Arts Tucson.

Buffalo Soldiers: The 10th Cavalry Regiment Told Through the Art of David Laughlin. The 10th Cavalry was stationed in Arizona from 1885 to 1896, where they served as postmen, park rangers, police officers and armed forces all at once. This exhibition at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, put on in partnership with the Greater Southern Arizona Chapter Buffalo soldiers, depicts their daily activities in an effort to preserve their legacy. At this opening event, Michael Engs, retired education administrator and Buffalo Solider historian, will be doing a special presentation, and they’ll also be screening a documentary. Come learn more about this chapter of American history! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. $5 GA, free for students/military, GSAAC & museum members.

Midnight Family. In Mexico City, there are only 45 municipal ambulances serving nearly 9 million people. That’s where family-owned ambulance services come into play. The Ochoas operate a private paramedic business while they themselves struggle. The Ochoas must combat the maze that is Mexico City, competing ambulances and shady police. This film balances the fast-paced action of first responders with the nocturnal atmosphere of a city in need. The Loft Cinema is screening this new documentary about fighting a broken system and helping others while you yourself need help. Screenings will be in Spanish with English subtitles. Screenings begin Friday, Feb. 7. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10.

Spirit of the Land: Paintings by Emily King. Obviously, the actual gardens at the Yume Japanese Gardens are beautiful works of art, but the pieces inside the art gallery are stunners as well. This exhibit showcases work by Emily King, centered around the concept of Tamashii, the Japanese word for “soul” or “spirit.” She paints those moments in life where the realistic and the dreamlike seem to overlap, and her brushstrokes capture the worlds of both soul and mind. Exhibit is on display through May 1, and all of the paintings are for sale. Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. Note that the museum and gardens will not be open during this after-hours event.

SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival. It’s that time of the year again! Tucson Botanical Gardens are hosting one of the most delicious and fancy culinary events around. SAVOR features more than 50 of Southern Arizona’s finest chefs, wineries, breweries and restaurants to highlight what makes eating great around town. For this seventh annual show, participating restaurants include Penca Restaurante, Beyond Bread, BOCA Tacos y Tequila, Seis Kitchen, Peppersauce Kitchen, Sand-Reckoner Vineyards, Rune Wines, Barrio Brewing, Dragoon Brewing, Whiskey Del Bac and many more. According to the Botanical Gardens, “This foodie festival will showcase the diversity of the heritage foods and ingredients throughout the Southwest region.” This event is a collaboration between the Botanical Gardens, SAACA and Local First Arizona. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. General admission $79/VIP (reserved parking and early entry) $125. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 21+

Learn Your Camera Workshop. Did you just get a new camera? Or did you maybe buy yourself a DSLR a few years ago because you wanted to explore your skills as a photographer, and then sort of just perpetually leave it on one of the automatic modes until some unspecified day when expect you’ll have more time to get into it? Today is that day. This class for beginners and folks who want to brush up on the basics, hosted by Tucson Photography Group, goes over technical aspects like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length and lenses. Professional photographer Rebecca Sasnett is teaching this intimate class, which is limited to just six people! Keep an eye out for future classes if you don’t make it into this one. 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Feb. 8. Crave Coffee Bar, 4530 E. Broadway Blvd. $70.

Art Trails Open Studio Tour. If you like seeing Tucson art, this is one great way to see a whole lot of it in a weekend. Art Trails began back in 2015, when three artists decided they wanted to showcase their art in a local format. This year, it involves more than 25 artists in West and northwest Tucson, from Toscana Studio & Gallery to Cactus Wren Artisans Gallery, opening their studios for guests to pass through for the weekend. Come chat with artists and see their work in pencil, paint, ceramics, jewelry, fiber photography and plenty more mediums. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9. Various locations—visit arttrails.org for more info. Free.

Siki Yoka, the art of Gabriel Ayala. Gabriel Ayala is a member of the Yaqui people of Southern Arizona as well as a classically trained musician, composer and artist. In 2017, he began creating ledger art, a contemporary and deeply personal way to fuse storytelling and visual art. He now has more than 150 such pieces. This exhibit invites people to learn more about the travesties that have been committed against indigenous communities, and to reflect on the philosophy Gabriel believes in leading our children with: “Love your children, honor your elders, and respect your women.” 11 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Exhibit is on display from Saturday, Feb. 8 all the way through Jan. 31, 2021. Amerind Museum, 2100 N. Amerind Road, Dragoon.

Grupo Corpo. This 21-member dance troop, which combines the styles of mix dance, ballet and contemporary Afro-Brazilian movement, is originally from Brazil. We’re fortunate enough to have a visit from these incredible movers as they make their Tucson debut. The night features two performances. The movement in Gira, choreographed by Rodrigo Pederneiras, is inspired by Afro-Brazilian religious rituals and set to the music of Brazilian fusion group Méta Méta. In Bach, choreographed by Marco Antônio Guimarães, dancers in brilliant shades drop from a set of enormous organ pipes to bring the world of the famous composer to life. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. $19 to $60+.

Micky Dolenz, The Voice of The Monkees. Did you know Micky Dolenz, vocalist and drummer for The Monkees, got his start in showbiz when he was just 11 years old, starring as an orphan named Corky in the show “Circus Boy?” You’re likely more familiar with his iconic work in The Monkees, a band which produced hits like “Pleasant Valley Sunday” and “I’m a Believer.” The band’s most recent album came out in 2018!! Come relive the glory days with Micky, who’s still got it, as he sings with a live band and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $31-$79.

Flame Off. All the best competitions involve some element of danger, right? And what lies more perfectly at the intersection of danger and aestheticism than literal flames? At the Sonoran Glass School’s 19th annual Flame Off, a group of local glass artists will compete in a timed competition to create the best torchworked piece based on a common theme. Come on down to enjoy the show, along with the beer, wine, music, food trucks and raffles. All proceeds support the Sonoran Glass School. 4 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St. $20 GA or $50 VIP.

The Wolves. If you love strong women characters, buckle up for this show put on by Arizona Repertory Theatre, which has NINE of them. Playwright Sarah Delappe crafted this intimate look into the world of a high school women’s soccer team as they gear up for the last few games of the season. They face questions of identity and community sometimes with seriousness and sometimes with awkward hilarity, but always with truth. This play was a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! Wednesday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 23, with s7:30 p.m. evening shows and 1:30 p.m. matinees. Preview shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. UA Tornabene Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Road. $32 GA, $30 senior/military/UA employee, $15 students.

Scotty Woodward 5K Classic. Need some motivation to run? How about a great cause? All proceeds for this event, put on by the American Gem Trade Association, Special Olympics Arizona and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefit Special Olympics Arizona athletes in our community. (And the real good news? The proceeds benefit a good cause even if you register and decide not to show up for the race, but if you need the motivation, pretend we didn’t say anything). Help contribute to reaching the $5,000 goal, and enjoy a race that takes place downtown, so you can take yourself straight out to breakfast afterward. 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Garden of Gethsemane, 602 W. Congress St. $25.

Second SundAZe Family Day at TMA. One of the Tucson Museum of Art’s newest exhibits, “The Place Where Clouds Are Formed,” combines poetry by Tohono O’odham poet Ofelia Zepeda with critical text by Martín Zícari and photography by Gareth Smit to examine the intersection of religion, migration and community in the original territories of the Tohono O’odham. Come celebrate the opening of the exhibit this weekend, where you can also create your own watercolor landscape, clay vessel or desert-inspired pattern. Potter Reuben Naranjo will do an artist talk at 11 a.m., the Wa:k Tab Basket Dancers are performing from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and Amber Lee Ortega and Ofelia Zepeda will be doing readings starting at 2 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, 140 N. Main Ave.

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum Lecture Series. Can you ever really know too much about trains? They’re such a big part of our country’s history, and of our present! This spring series at the local museum will delve into several aspects of the railroad industry and history. This week, Mike Anderson is speaking on the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad. This railway company, which operated from 1888 to 1961, operated in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, with a few extensions into Mexico. Tucson became the line’s Western terminus in 1912, and the driving of the last spike drew a crowd of 3,000 people. Hear more at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, 414 N. Toole Ave. Free.

The Mercado Flea. Held the second Sunday of each month, this open-air market features 35+ vendors selling antique, vintage and all sorts of used and collectible items. There are a lot of excellent ways to spend a Sunday morning, but spending time at this market is absolutely one of the best. The Substance Coffee Diner is on hand for food and coffee, Wooden Tooth DJs play in the Annex from noon till 2, and Westbound is serving Bloody Marys. La Estrella Bakery and several other restaurants, coffee shops and retail shops are also there to make your morning bright. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Mercado San Agustin, 100 S. Avenida del Convento. Free.

Antique Craft Fair/Farmers Market. Have you ever been to one of The Girls Estate Sales? The independently owned & operated company has conducted more than 3,000 estate liquidations throughout the last 12 years in business. So you’ll be in good hands as you check out the vendors at this show and chow down on offerings from all the food trucks that will be onsite. At a fair with this much variety, you’ll likely to be able to find not only something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue; but something aesthetic, something pragmatic, something handmade and something aromatic. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. 330 S. Wilmot Road.