Monday, July 16, 2018
If you enjoy cheesy, low-tech sci-fi movies, and have $3 to spare, you should make your way over to The Loft Cinema this evening for a special screening of “The Time Travelers.”
This 1964 release is the second installment of July’s Mondo Movie Mondays series, with a common theme the staff have affectionately dubbed “Trashy Time Travel.”
According to The Loft Cinema website, “The Time Travelers” is about the journey of three scientists and their trusty simpleton, who travel to the future via portal and discover a devastating post-apocalyptic reality that resulted from an atomic war. Their mission is to find any surviving humans, while fighting off radiation mutants, and leave Earth in search of another planet to inhabit. The Loft Cinema staff gave it the following synopsis:
“A colorfully nutty trip into the future buoyed by an extravagantly ‘60s camp aesthetic (encompassing a pop art Android Factory, a futuristic Tanning Salon and Spa frequented by women with giant beehive hairdos and a Love Machine for those “very special times”), The Time Travelers also somehow finds room for a relevant environmental message and a twist ending that will make your future so bright, you’ll just HAVE to wear shades!”
The movie starts at 8 p.m. and costs $3 for regular admission, $2 for Loft members.
Also, don’t you hate when people ask “What did you do this summer?” as if you were supposed to have accomplished something out of the ordinary or gone on some mind-opening trip abroad? Well, if you attend each Mondo Movie Monday in August, you could win a free, exclusive, old-school VHS case complete with original Mondo Mondays cover art created by local artist Ben Mackey. There is new cover art every month, and each case includes a mystery VHS tape. Now that’s something to brag about to your friends! For more details about the prize, visit loftcinema.org/event/mondo-mondays/
Tags: Mondo Mondays , The Loft , things to do , Monday , events , fun , movies , Image
Bellecourt has also founded or co-founded other organizations that further his work as an activist in the United States: The Heart of the Earth Survival School, the first culturally-based education program under parent control in the country; the Legal Rights Center, which provides criminal
defense and restorative justice services to people with low income; and the Minneapolis Indian Health Board, the country’s first urban Indian program. Bellecourt also works on changing racist mascot names and school names throughout the country as a current coordinator of the National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media.
“Clyde Bellecourt Speaks – American Indian Movement: Past, Present
Tags: American Indian Movement , Clyde Bellecourt , things to do , American Indian , Native American , book signing , events , Image
Mirror Lab Tours. You’ve probably heard of the UA’s mirror lab, but might not know exactly what it is, or at least haven’t seen it in person. But you can! They have tours all the time! If you haven’t checked it out yet, why not this week? You’ll have the chance to see LITERALLY the biggest and most advanced telescope mirrors in the world (like 27 feet across), because they’re made at the UA campus. The stuff that goes on in the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab make it possible for astronomers to look deep into the universe, and, technically, if you walk through the lab, you can say you’re a part of it, right? Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. 527 National Championship Drive. The lab is located on the east side of the UA Football stadium. Adults $20, seniors and military $18, students 10-20 years old with ID, $10. Details here.
Zoo Summer Camp. Do you have a future zoologist on your hands? Send ’em off to a summer camp that will make their dreams come true. There’s lots of games, crafts and behind-the scenes opportunities, but it’s also super educational. Kids get to see how the staff use science, technology, engineering and math every day to take care of the animals, and to learn about why wildlife preservation is so important. Each week of camp also includes swimming sessions at the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center. Bring your own lunch, or order it at the Zoofari Market Café. Open to kids entering grades 1 through 6. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 20. Other dates throughout the summer as well! Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court. $275 for non-zoo member kids and $235 for zoo member kids. Details here.
Dog Days of Summer menu. Bring your four-legged friends to Café Botanica inside the Tucson Botanical Gardens from now until Sept. 30 for a chance to try out the café’s new menu. Your dog can enjoy an upgrade from their bone; the café is debuting three different options from a dog-friendly menu, such as a hamburger, chicken and rice or a handmade dog biscuit. For the humans, the café offers a menu including apricot-glazed chicken, sweet cornbread strata and more. To visit the café, pay the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ admission, which for non-members is $15 for adults and $8 for children over 3. Admission for dogs is $3 a day and $10 for additional dogs. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Details here.
The Resiliency of Hopi Culture: 500 Years of Planting. There’s something about photographs taken or curated by a member of a community, rather than from the outside looking in, that gives pictures a certain power. This exhibit at the Arizona State Museum, guest curated by Hopi farmer, photographer and UA PhD candidate in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment Michael Kotuwa Johnson, is a perfect example. This series of photographs illustrates traditional Hopi farming practices and the values they’re based on. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday through June 29, 2019. Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. $5 adults and free for museum members, anyone 17 and under and UA faculty, staff and students with a Cat Card. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
Tags: Things to do , Monday , events , Tucson , fun , family , friends , summer , happenings , Image
Friday, July 13, 2018
Summer Safari Nights. Mosey on over to the Reid Park Zoo for their summer program, where this week’s theme is “Fighting for the Underdogs,” and your chance to checkout some of the world’s lesser-known and more mysterious animals. We’re talking capybara, tapir, rhea, tortoise, chuckwalla, trans pesos, black & white ruffed lemur and flamingos (seriously, what is the deal with flamingos? How do they even stand?) As always, there will be plenty of local vendors, wildlife activities and food and drink specials. The Freddy Parish Band provides the live music. Get to exploring! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 13. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $10.50 adults, $8.50 seniors, $6.50 children ages 2 to 14. Half off for zoo members. Details here.
Make & Sip: Pick Your Craft! Grab all of your best craft-lovin’ friends and head down to Scott Avenue for a night that’s going to be just as full of class as it is fun! Creative Tribe is celebrating one year of hosting Make & Sip events, and they’re celebrating with a craft jamboree, where participants can choose from a number of crafts the group has hosted over the past year. Choose from options that include terracotta pot painting, watercolors, friendship bracelets, stemless wine glass painting, wood bead keychains and Perler beads. Materials are first come, first serve, so get there early if you’re dead set on one in particular. Food is welcome, and so are drinks, but a reasonable amount—40 oz. of beer, 750 ml of wine or four ounces of distilled spirits. Let’s get crafty! 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 13. Creative Tribe, 236 S. Scott Ave. $7. Details here.
Ren Coffeehouse Grand Opening. There’s a new coffeehouse opening in town. Here’s the chance to try it out before all the college kids come back and make it their new study spot. Ren Coffeehouse is celebrating its opening with complimentary yoga and kombucha on its patio, drink specials and prizes. There will also be a frozen T-shirt contest, and the winner gets a bag of coffee every month for a year. 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14. 4300 N. Campbell Ave. Details here.
Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch. There’s nothing like spending a weekend morning at the farmer’s market, especially if you can get there early enough to beat the worst of the heat. Plus, if you walk or ride your bike on the shared use path to get there, you get a $1 coupon to use at one of the vendors. (Offer limited to the first 20 people, and be sure to drink plenty of water!) This week, there’s a free teddy bear picnic basket craft for kids. Due to weather, there will be no Pusch Ranch House tours (it’s hot in there), gardening activities (it’s hot out there) or live music (too hot to sing/instruments might melt/the sound waves could risk making the air hotter). 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, July 14. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Free entry. Details here.
Vegan Brownie Sundaes Free Class. Is there such a thing as healthy brownies? Head on over to Natural Grocers in Tucson Broadway Village to find out. The store is holding a class, led by Chef James Ray, that will lead you through a recipe to make brownie sundaes the vegan way. So what’s the secret? Black-bean brownies and coconut milk-based ice cream. At the end of the class, you can try it for yourself. Free and open to all ages. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 14. 3016 E. Broadway Blvd. Details here.
Mini Cupcake and Beer Pairing. Have your cake, and drink beer, too. Beer and cupcakes come together for a sweet tooth’s dream pairing at Dillinger Brewing Company, which will host an event serving up flights of the pairing in partnership with Tucson Roller Derby. Check out pairings such as pretzel cupcake and Hunny Porter, pineapple upside-down cupcake and Tiki Party Gose and strawberries and cream cupcake with Boat Shoes IPA. If you’re just here for the sweet stuff, no worries: you can purchase cupcakes individually, too. Pairings cost $12 each. 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14. 3895 N. Oracle Road. Details here.
Art After Dark at the Children’s Museum. Second Saturdays at the Tucson Children’s Museum always feature local art groups coming together for some hands-on fun. This week, we have Tucson’s resident tot idol, Mr. Nature, bringing his favorite instruments and singing songs with the kids. There’s sure to be plenty of dancing as well, especially during numbers like “I Like Bees,” and “Mac and Cheese.” As usual, kids must be accompanied by adults, and vice versa, for this event. The first 400 people to attend get a pass for one free visit to the museum. Start your vocal warmups now! 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14. Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Free. Details here.
Little Anthony’s Diner Classic Car Shows. In the evenings, as it starts to cool down (however slightly), what better way to let the stress of the day roll off your back than by grabbing a meal at a local diner and then walking up and down rows of some of the most beautiful cars in town? Even if you’re not into cars, you gotta admit that the food and live music make this event perfect for the whole family. And you can go every other Saturday for the whole rest of the year, if you want! 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 14. Little Anthony’s Diner, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. Free. Details here.
MOCA at GLOW! Launch. Oh yeah, there’s another thing to look forward to in the summer: the return of GLOW, the annual multimedia event with visual and performance artists, a full moon and lots and lots of glow-in-the-dark stuff. Join the folks over at MOCA in celebrating the launch of this year’s event, which goes through September and October. GLOW! And MOCA artists are presenting a glow-in-the-dark treasure hunt, pop-up installations and live performances. Be sure to wear your most fashionable glowing outfit! (Dior has a great glow-in-the-dark line out this year, but if that’s out of your price range, the Dollar Tree is a great place to get lit quick). 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 14. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. $10 suggested donation. Details here.
Mamma Mia Sing-Along. If the aforementioned Audrey Hepburn screening isn’t quite scary enough, head on down to Casa Video for a real horror show. Before you race to the theater to see the upcoming Mamma Mia sequel, this is your opportunity to sing out the entire movie to your heart’s content. It’s really the only chance you have to do this in public and not get angry looks. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 14. 2905 E. Speedway Blvd. Details here.
Cool Summer Nights. Night at the Desert Museum, and the stars are the star of the show, with folks from the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) and the Tucson Amateur Astronomers here for a special astronomy night! You can check out interactive solar system activities that are perfect for families, marvel at faraway celestial bodies at one of the telescope stations and enjoy a special astronomy presentation by Kevin Hainline. As always, there’s the fine art exhibit “Becoming Animal,” plenty of docents full of fun facts, soothing live flute music, the stingray touch exhibit and the Packrat Playhouse for kids (parents, did you know you can skip the line by reserving time in the Packrat Playhouse in advance?) 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 14. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. $22 GA, $20 seniors 65 and up, $9 kids 2 to 12, $18 military, $17 Arizona/Sonora resident. Details here.
Employee Ice Cream Competition. Take a break from the heat with a cold one—and a cone. 1912 Brewing Co. is hosting an Employee Ice Cream Competition to see who can create the best ice cream, using a 1912 beer, which will then also be paired with the beer. Though it’s a contest, with beer and ice cream, there can only be winners. Head over to try out the combos yourself. 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 15. 2045 N. Forbes Blvd., Suite 105. Details here.
The Estrogen Hour. Happy National Ice Cream Day! Today, the gals at the Estrogen Hour are celebrating ice cream secondarily—first and foremost, the show is in honor of their late friend and fellow comedian Jennifer Finley. While you’re enjoying comedy by the likes of Amber Frame, Bridgitte Thum and Cindell Hanson (plus special “Guestosterone Dominic DiTolla), you can feel good knowing that your ticket money is going straight to Jennifer’s family at their time of need. Doors open at 5:30, show starts at 6:30. Sunday, July 15. Laffs Comedy Caffe, 2900 E. Broadway Blvd, suite 154. $15, plus Laffs has a two-item minimum. 21+. Details here.
Nosferatu. How do you have a name like Max Schreck and not play as a horror icon? The Screening Room is having a little Halloween come early with a vampire film so comparatively archaic, its stills are part of our collective nightmares whether we’ve seen it or not. Nosferatu offers a chilling look at a forgotten castle devoid of all but cobwebs, an undead king, and any unlucky enough to wander inside. 7 p.m. Sunday, July 15. 127 E. Congress St. $7. Details here.
Arizona Biennial 2018 at the Tucson Museum of Art. Artwork from all over the state was juried into this exhibition by guest juror Rebecca R. Hart, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Denver Art Museum. Works by dozens of artists, in dozens of mediums, will be on display in the James J. and Louse R. Glasser Galleries, the Chann Gallery and the Green Gallery. After all, you can’t spell “Tucson, Arizona” without “art.” On display through Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. $12 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $7 college students with ID and youth 13-17, free for kids 12 and under, veterans and museum members. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
Tags: things to do , weekend , Tucson , events , movies , art , family , fun , Image
Thursday, July 12, 2018
INGMAR BERGMAN RETROSPECTIVE TRAILER from Janus Films on Vimeo.
The Seventh Seal. Yeah, there’s going to be a lot of Ingmar Bergman in the coming weeks. The Loft Cinema is celebrating the Swedish director’s 100th birthday to the glee of beret-wearers and Philip Glass-listeners everywhere. Picture this: A tired, old knight meets up with Death incarnate on an empty beach and they sit down for a game of chess. It’s a simple, yet powerful, story idea, and this movie starts there and only goes further. 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Thursday, July 12. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Regular admission prices. Details here.Desert Sun. In the heat of the summer, when you might be wondering why exactly you still live in Tucson anyway, there’s nothing like a desert sunset to remind you that we actually live in a pretty beautiful, wonderful place. Unfortunately, it’s about a million degrees at sunset, so driving to the edge of town or hiking up A Mountain to get that perfect view isn’t as fun as it is in the fall. Enter the Madaras Gallery: Throughout the month, they’ll be featuring Southwest and desert sunset paintings by Diana Madaras herself. Throughout July. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free entry. Details here.
Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Summer. In case you hadn’t noticed, summer is here! And Odyssey Storytelling is celebrating it with its summer program, exploring the season in all of its facets, from Little League baseball games and popsicle-stained lips to summer romances and trips to the library. People who are getting up on stage to tell 10-minute personal stories include Aimee Finkelstein, Stephen Krohn and Paul Lucie. Maybe you’re not the type of person who likes to tell personal stories in front of people, but this show is sure to get you thinking: What summer story would you tell? 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 12. The Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, 330 E. Seventh Ave. $10 GA, $7 students with ID. Details here.
The Breaking Point. Fed up with this heat? Fed up with your job? Fed up with the meaninglessness of life? Whatever you’re fed up with, you probably feel like you want to smash something. Maybe break some plates, maybe go bigger, and take a bat to your refrigerator. Well, say no more. Because the Breaking Point, Tucson’s new (and only!) rage room, is exactly the place you need. Head into one of their rooms full of shatter-able items with a blunt object they provide and start smashing away. Take a hammer to an old washing machine. Take a metal rod to a table covered in glass bottles. (And do it all while wearing the appropriate safety gear they provide, and, for the love of God, don’t wear flip flops). Call ahead to make your reservation! The Breaking Point, 2006 E. 14th St. Prices range from $10 to $400 based on the length of your session, how many people you bring, and which experience you choose. Details here.
Mirror Lab Tours. You’ve probably heard of the UA’s mirror lab, but might not know exactly what it is, or at least haven’t seen it in person. But you can! They have tours all the time! If you haven’t checked it out yet, why not this week? You’ll have the chance to see LITERALLY the biggest and most advanced telescope mirrors in the world (like 27 feet across), because they’re made at the UA campus. The stuff that goes on in the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab make it possible for astronomers to look deep into the universe, and, technically, if you walk through the lab, you can say you’re a part of it, right? Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. 527 National Championship Drive. The lab is located on the east side of the UA Football stadium. Adults $20, seniors and military $18, students 10-20 years old with ID, $10. Details here.
Arizona Biennial 2018 at the Tucson Museum of Art. Artwork from all over the state was juried into this exhibition by guest juror Rebecca R. Hart, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Denver Art Museum. Works by dozens of artists, in dozens of mediums, will be on display in the James J. and Louse R. Glasser Galleries, the Chann Gallery and the Green Gallery. After all, you can’t spell “Tucson, Arizona” without “art.” On display through Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. $12 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $7 college students with ID and youth 13-17, free for kids 12 and under, veterans and museum members. Details here.
Dog Days of Summer menu. Bring your four-legged friends to Café Botanica inside the Tucson Botanical Gardens from now until Sept. 30 for a chance to try out the café’s new menu. Your dog can enjoy an upgrade from their bone; the café is debuting three different options from a dog-friendly menu, such as a hamburger, chicken and rice or a handmade dog biscuit. For the humans, the café offers a menu including apricot-glazed chicken, sweet cornbread strata and more. To visit the café, pay the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ admission, which for non-members is $15 for adults and $8 for children over 3. Admission for dogs is $3 a day and $10 for additional dogs. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Details here.
The Resiliency of Hopi Culture: 500 Years of Planting. There’s something about photographs taken or curated by a member of a community, rather than from the outside looking in, that gives pictures a certain power. This exhibit at the Arizona State Museum, guest curated by Hopi farmer, photographer and UA PhD candidate in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment Michael Kotuwa Johnson, is a perfect example. This series of photographs illustrates traditional Hopi farming practices and the values they’re based on. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday through June 29, 2019. Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. $5 adults and free for museum members, anyone 17 and under and UA faculty, staff and students with a Cat Card. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
Tags: things to do , Thursday , family , fun , events , Image , Video
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
One of my favorite movies as a kid was The Beatles' Yellow Submarine. (I'm not saying I really followed the plot when I kid, but man, did I hate those Blue Meanies.) For the film's 50th anniversary, it's undergone a frame-by-frame restoration and this weekend, it's opening at the Loft Cinema. Get your friends all aboard and join the battle for the future of Pepperland.
Tags: Beatles , things to do , Yellow Submarine , movie , The Loft , Cinema , Image , Video
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Senior Pride Speakers Series. While this monthly event is hosted by Southern Arizona Senior Pride, which celebrates and supports LGBTQ+ seniors in our community, all are welcome. This month, guests will hear from Beth Fuller, owner of TLC Coordination and Advocacy, an organization that advocates for seniors and individuals with disabilities or serious mental illness by doing everything from accompanying clients to appointments and taking notes to making sure their concerns are addressed by healthcare professionals. She’ll be speaking about how she does this work with coordination and compassion, and about the benefits her work provides. 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, with a different speaker the second Tuesday of every month except August. Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Free. Details here.
Bellows (Oliver Kalb) writes gentle musical meditations, sometimes silly, often profound. Enlisting saxophones, organic and sequenced drums and guitar to underscore his humble lilt, he crafts low-key builds beneath his yearnings to be a better human. Like an upbeat Mark Kozelek, Kalb searches for reasons and ways to love himself, never losing perspective on his tiny place in the greater universe of Brooklyn, New York. Like a mindful Stephen Malkmus, he calls himself out on human folly, “Sucking orange juice, from the tonic water bottle/You turn to me and ask me if I’m through/And I laugh at you and throw away the bottle … with every bottle, I consume.” Bellows is still touring its fourth album, 2016’s Fist & Palm, before re-entering the studio to record an even more mindful and self-reflective collection of Housekeeping songs. Bedroom rock at its apex, and Kalb is cleaning out his closet for the whole world to see. With Lowlife. Owls Club, 236 S. Scott. Tuesday, July 10, Doors at 8 p.m. 21+. —B.S. Eliot. Details here.
Rooftop YogaHour with YogaOasis at Playground. Grab your mat and head to Playground Bar and Lounge for yoga with a view. YogaOasis will lead a flow class, open to all, on the remodeled rooftop patio. After the class, nama-stay at Playground to take in the view of downtown Tucson and enjoy drink specials like $2 off wine and draft beer. $6 for the class. 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. Recurring every Tuesday until July 24. 278 E. Congress St. Details here.
Jaws. Just in time for summer, Harkins Theatres is showing Spielberg’s classic for their Tuesday Night Classics series. Considering there’s really nothing else to be said about this horror masterpiece, here’s a piece of trivia: The famous line, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat,” was not scripted, Roy Scheider ad-libbed it. 7 p.m., July 10. 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz. Details here.
Jesika von Rabbit with Spindrift. To dismiss Jesika von Rabbit's psych rambles as kitsch would be criminal. Part Gaga, part Crystal Method and all John Waters, she has long been hailed as the "queen of the high desert." With songs like "Gaydar" and "Glamorous Misery," von Rabbit's solo career is danceable, witty electropop which highlights her brains and her moxy at once. She garnered acclaim as the front woman of Gram Rabbit, which aurally represented all things Joshua Tree; country and western heritage, psych drugs and a vibrant LGBTQ culture. On this tour, she's joined by a Tucson native, bassist Lee Joseph, who was part of Tucson's punk rock first wave (The Suspects, White Pages, etc.) and who now runs Dionysus Records and pens the soon-to-return Vintage Vinyl column in Tucson Weekly. Also on the bill: Filmic, spaghetti western band Spindrift, founded by composer/producer Kirpatrick Thomas almost a quarter century ago, as well as the mighty Crystal Radio with Gabriel Sullivan. The show promises to be visually, topically and aurally engaging and inventive. Tuesday, July 10, Club Congress, 311 East Congress Street. Doors at 7 p.m. $10. 21+.—B.S. Eliot Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
Tags: things to do , Tuesday , music , movies , talks , family , friends , events , Image
Monday, July 9, 2018
Summer Science Trivia. Borderlands Brewery and the March for Science Southern Arizona are teaming up again for the summer for these family friendly events that will feature all of the science—and all of the fun—that you could ever hope for. Plus, there’s great local beer. The first hour of the event features an as-of-our-print-date unannounced speaker (but, for some context, past events have included PhDs speaking about everything from “the evolution of complexity” to mosquitos). Then, put your thinking cap on (and maybe put your growler down) for an hour of science trivia. 7 p.m. Monday, July 9. Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave. Free. Details here.
Desert Sun. In the heat of the summer, when you might be wondering why exactly you still live in Tucson anyway, there’s nothing like a desert sunset to remind you that we actually live in a pretty, beautiful, wonderful place. Unfortunately, it’s about a million degrees at sunset, so driving to the edge of town or hiking up A Mountain to get that perfect view isn’t as fun as it is in the fall. Enter the Madaras Gallery: Throughout the month of July they’ll be featuring Southwest and desert sunset paintings by Diana Madaras herself. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free entry. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
Tags: Monday , events , things to do , places to go , entertainment , shows , trivia , art , Image
Friday, July 6, 2018
First Friday Family Fundays at the Farmers Market. It’s not just a tongue twister! It’s also a summer tradition that’s finally back. Heirloom Farmers Market and Trail Dust Town are teaming up for an event that has more than just 20 or so local produce, coffee, salsa, eggs, pastries, grass-fed meats and gluten-free goods vendors. There’s also $6 wristbands for kids that give them unlimited access to the Ferris wheel, carousel and train at Trail Dust Town. This week also features a hula hoop area provided by Cirque Roots, a “Spin the Wheel” game, face painting and Spanish story time. While you’re there, you can also check out the shops and enjoy the music of Mariachi Estrellas de Tucson. Put on your seatbelt and get ready for some fun coming your way! 8 a.m. to noon Friday, July 6. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Free entry. Details here.
Summer Safari Nights at Reid Park Zoo. Let your hair down at the zoo, where the theme of this week’s program is “Explore Your Wild Side.” If you have anything in common with goats, snakes, bearded dragons, giraffes, rhinos, otters or ferrets, it’s that you all like to play. Connect with all of these animals over your common interest and learn a little more about what makes them tick. The Just Intervals provide the live entertainment, and as always, there’ll be food and drink specials, animal biofacts and local vendors onsite. In celebration of Independence Day, all military (with ID) will receive free admission. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 6. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $10.50 adults, $8.50 seniors, $6.50 children 2 to 14 and half off for zoo members. Details here.
Sylvester Stallone’s Over the Top Birthday Bash. In honor of the big 72, Casa Video is celebrating Sylvester Stallone AKA the Italian Stallion AKA John Rambo AKA Weaver from Antz in the only way they know how: Screening one of Stallone’s most ridiculous movies, Over the Top. It’s an ’80s movie about a competitive arm-wrestling truck driver. What more do you need to know? 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 6. 2905 E. Speedway Blvd. Details here.
Tags: Events , family , fun , weekend , Tucson , festivals , farmers markets , music , movies , Image
Thursday, July 5, 2018
“I like how shocked people are when you say 'c*nt.' It's like I have a nuclear bomb in my underpants, or a mad tiger or a gun.” So says Caitlin Moran, London Times journalist and author of "How to Build a Girl." She recently confirmed that "Lady Bird" star Beanie Feldstein will play the lead in that bestseller’s film adaptation.
While we’re waiting for that, we can continue to enjoy Tucson comedy's celebratory riffs on a girl’s anatomy.
Mo Urban and Steena Salido present another in their series, C*nts being C*nts Talking About Their C*nts! at 8 p.m., Friday, July 13. The show is 21+ and admission is $5 at Can’s Deli, 340 North 4th Ave. A portion of the proceeds goes to the YWCA of Southern Arizona Project Period, a program that provides sanitary menstrual products to those who can’t afford them. Donations of sanitary products for the program are also welcome.
Standup comedians include imports Amy Blackwell, who performs regularly at the Scottsdale Laugh Factory; Phoenix area favorites Leslie Barton, April Walterscheid and Kerrilynn Gallagher plus Hannah Tighe of Gilbert and Nikki Dinnella of Chandler. Tucson newcomers Chinna Garza and Megan Gossen make their C*nts debut.
Tucson Storyteller Gina Grande Santos and music by DJ Plastic Disease round out the show.
Estrogen Hour Remembers J-Fin
On Sunday, July 15, The Estrogen Hour, launchpad for a dozen or so women now prominent in Tucson comedy, honors one of the funniest, Jennifer Finley, who died last month of cancer.
Organizers Nancy Stanley and Mary Steed launched the Estrogen Hour a decade ago to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. According to Stanley, “We're departing from our usual fundraising to celebrate the life and comedy of our late friend whose candor and creativity made her a crowd favorite.” Proceeds go to Finley’s family to help defray her funeral expenses.
Stanley will host the show, a lineup of top local women comics and one featured “Guestosterone,” Dominic DiTolla. Comedians include Amber Frame; KXCI’s Bridgitte Thum; Cindell Hanson; Edna Meza Aguirre; Jessica Stapp, who also performs with Tucson Improv Movement; Mo Urban and Steena Salido, co-hosts of C*nts being C*nts Talking About Their C*nts!; Noel Hennessey of FST (Female Storytellers); and Suzie Sexton, host of the annual Comedy for Charity show at the Fox Theatre.
The Estrogen Hour takes place at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 15 at Laff’s Comedy Caffe. Tickets are $15 and there is a two-item minimum. The show is 21+ All proceeds benefit Finley's family.
Tags: Dominic DiTolla , Amber Frame; Bridgitte Thum; Cindell Hanson , Edna Meza Aguirre; Jessica Stapp , Tucson Improv Movement , Mo Urban , Steena Salido , C*nts being C*nts Talking About Their C*nts!; Noel Hennessey , FST (Female Storytellers); Suzie Sexton , Comedy for Charity , Laff's Comedy Caffe , The Estrogen Hour , Jennifer Finley , (J-Fin) , Nancy Stanley , Mary Steed , Gina Grande Santos , DJ Plastic Disease , Amy Blackwell , Leslie Barton , April Walterscheid , Kerrilynn Gallagher , Hannah Tighe , Nikki Dinnella , Chinna Garza , Megan Gossen , Lady Bird , Beanie Feldstein , Image
