Thursday, October 13, 2016
Your Weekly guide to staying busy in the Old Pueblo.
Pick of the Week
Blue Heritage Festival: It's been a long week, and we've all earned a day of Blues. This weekend the Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation is bringing us a Blues Heritage Festival, featuring Los Lobos, the Garcia Brothers and the Missy Andersen Band. Don't forget to get your tickets in advance to avoid the $2 increase at the door. 11 a.m -6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 Reid Park Demeester Band Shell, 900 S. Randolph Way $10 online for adults 18+, $12 at the gate, 18 and under get in free.
Music
Wild Belle: Rising from the ashes of Michigan’s afrobeat kings Nomo, the blessed-gene sibs of Wild Belle have been on roll for three years now (two critically respected albums out, massive American following, and currently on the Band of Horses tour), and for good reason, they’re wickedly engaging. Theirs is a hip-swiveling poppy blend of world sounds, from Jamaican dancehall to Zimbabwe psych to soul-tripping hip-hop. Singer Natalie Bergman’s voice is as subtly convincing as Lana Del Ray on a great day and Dusty Springfield on a blue day. No joke. Their latest skull invader “Through Down You Guns” is a trippy-hippie protest lament whose chorus is so sticky you’ll never want to even see a picture of a gun again, much less Donald Trump’s chromatically hued mug. It’s killer like that. With Calexico, Danny Brown, DJ Mustard, Matt and Kim, Luna Aura, Gaby Moreno, A-Trak and lots more. Saturday, Oct. 22, at noon. Dusk Festival at Rillito Park Downs, 4502 N 1st Ave. Tickets start at $39. All ages.
The Exbats: The most famous band ever from Pinon, Arizona, and it just makes sense. This wry father/daughter combo—kid on drums and vocals, cool punk dad on guitar—do the stuff of greats. Crunchy pop chords ring out over spare beats, and heart-melting melodies offer words that detail everything from love and cultural outsiderisms to boredom and gender indifferences. The Exbats’ perfectly droll, punchy Burger Records’ cassette, A Guide To The Health Issues Affecting Rescue Hens, is just out, recorded by pop godhead Matt Rendon at his Tucson studios. Celebrate the tape’s release Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 p.m. La Cocina, 201 N. Court Ave. Free. All ages.
Rend Collection: This collective from Northern Ireland sings for the man upstairs, yet they exist mostly outside the staid world of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). They once defined themselves by saying they’re just a “group of confused twentysomethings trying to figure out faith, life, god and community.” Well, rest assured the Rends are more than just a collection of messianic complexes coalescing into organized noise. See, their rousing praise pop and foot-stomp folk soars in ways that recall secular combos Coldplay and U2, and is often centered on reliable themes of family and community, sometimes showing elements of old Irish storytelling. They’ve even released songs recorded live around a campfire! They sellout shows both stateside and in Europe, and this is a rare Old Pueblo appearance. With Urban Rescue on Friday Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Rd. Kenyon Dr. $10-$50. All Ages.
The Struts: Struts singer Luke Spiller is more than some cheap Freddy Mercury knockoff, but man, if you’re a fan of Queen … But calling Spiller (and this aptly named band) a Queen knockoff is reductive thinking. But then no one really knows anymore what to say when a proper rock ’n’ roll band is discovered doing rock ’n’ roll properly—that is to say playing it with youth, verve, passion, attitude, joy, hooks, swimmer’s builds, sexual tension, intelligence and a stinking brilliant live show rooted in some vague forgotten idea of performance. It’s the kind of stuff Marc Bolan or David Bowie or Mott The Hoople was never afraid of. England’s Struts work hard at it and it shows. Their calling-all-destroyers anthem “Could Have Been Me” was, absolutely, the international rock ’n’ roll single of last year (16 million Spotify plays and counting). They make you wonder at what point did rock ’n’ roll turn colorless and schluby-looking? Go see them blow Weezer, Panic At the Disco!, Iration and The Holy White Hounds off the stage at KFMA’s Fall Ball on the Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Rd. Sunday, Oct. 22, noon. $40-$125. All Ages.
Back of Tricks Cat: Not only did this Phoenix emcee work with spiritual Detroit brothers D12 on his 2016 album Cat’s Out of the Bag (listen to ominous rager “Hometown Hero”), but he also popped out a 2015 split EP with nerdcore heavyweight Mega Ran, and toured all over god’s green earth. And dig this bit of harcore street cred: dude’s grandma, Ann Bennett, wrote and sang the theme song to the 1959 cartoon series Felix the Cat. That’s a lot of shit for a kid to live up to, to be sure. But D12’s Bizarre says Bag of Tricks Cat is the real deal, can handle it all, and adds that his banging shows yank down barriers and rattle rafters. With Stoner Jordan, Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Scratch Shake, 245 W Speedway Blvd. $15. All Ages.
Pig Destroyer: Virginia’s grindcore vets Pig Destroyer actually do their name justice. And we mean that in the most positive metaphorical way. Their hyper-aggressive sound pummels—roiling power riffs uphold gore-mongering lyrics and bloody voicebox screeches. Then, when you least expect it, they’ll do something insane, like cover a Stooges tune. So, yes, we can say with absolute authority that Pig Destroyer can make The Stooges sound like balladeers. All you need to know, yo. With Final Conflict, Gay Kiss, Trench, Full of Hell, Wake, Vermin Womb, Sorrower, Despise You on Friday, Oct. 21, 5 p.m. At 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole. $30. All Ages. Part of the Southwest Terror Fest.
Kikagku Moyo: It wasn’t so long ago that the core members of this Japanese psych band were busking Tokyo streets. Then, since forming in 2013, they’ve released three albums and an EP. What’s incredible is their music can transcend space (and time) in the way that authentic California psychedelic did in the mid-to-late ’60s; we’re talking the singsong of The Byrds, the acid blot-out of Jefferson Airplane, the dreamy side of It’s a Beautiful Day. It has that feel of a sound that rises from drug-enhanced mind expansions. In other words, Kikagku Moyo are no strangers to hypnotic raga drones, dual guitar harmonies, chugging riffs and feedback. There’s glorious sitar work too, and even dub excursions and ambient soundscapes. There’s so much to love here it’s no wonder they’re relatively popular in the old Moldy Pueblo, and other places on the globe. With Tucson’s great Myrrors and Night Collectors, Thursday, Oct. 20. 9 p.m. At the Flycatcher, 340 E. 6th St. $5-$8. 21+.
Two Way Crossing Band at Metal Arts Village: A pop-country band called Two Way Crossing from Nashville is coming to perform for the second year at the Metal Arts Village (3230 Nn Dodge Boulevard) on Wednesday, Oct. 19. from 10am-4pm. It will be a night of great music along with craft beer from local food trucks. There will be limited seating, so lawn chairs are welcomed. This festival is all ages and admission is free, but donations are encouraged. 10am-4pm Wednesday, Oct. 19 3230 N. Dodge Boulevard Free music festival, family, community, food
City Chic, a Fashion Show, Art Exhibit and Party: Get ready for not one but three days of art, fashion and rock 'n roll at Hotel Congress and the Rialto Theatre. Join artist and musician Caesar Padilla as he show cases his micro-vintage rock 'n roll t-shirt collection at Hotel Congress event for VIP ticket holders only. This vintage fashion collector is the owner of Cherry Vintage and supplied clothing for major films like "American Hustle" and "American Gangster." Later, head on over to the Rialto Theatre for a super chic fashion show featuring works from local, regional and national designers. A peak of Padilla's fashion on HBO's Vinyl will also be a special highlight at the event as well as musical guest Jason Maek and Zayna of Maek. Hotel Congress with Caesar Padilla (VIP tickets holders only): 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Rialto Theater Fashion Show: 7:30 - 10 p.m. Oct. 13 Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St., Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. GA Tickets: $20- $50 fashion, community
Sing-A-Long A Grease movie night: The Hearth Foundation is hosting a sing-a-long version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton at the Fox Tucson Theatre
(17 W. Congress Street) on Friday, Oct. 14th. The doors open at 6:00pm and will begin with a silent auction. Then, the movie will start at 7:30pm and end around 10:00pm. The host will lead a vocal warm-up and you'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive. Then for the rest of the evening, you'll be able to kick-back, relax and watch Grease while singing and dancing along to the lyrics shown on the screen, dressing up is strongly encouraged! Be sure to get your tickets online for $20 each to secure your spot." 6pm-10pm Friday, Oct. 14 Fox Tucson Theatre (17 W. Congress Street) $20 each online Music, community
Starwars Under the Stars: Experience Rey and company from Star Wars: The Force Awakens kick ass under that actual stars at The Loft Cinema's free, outdoor screening of the hit movie. Brought to you in part by UA Residence Life and UA Campus Health Service, get ready to grab a blanket, some popcorn and a parent — since it is UA Parents' Weekend — then take a seat in the grassy parts of the Highland Bowl to enjoy the show. 9:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 Just outsid of UA Campus Health Building, 1224 E. Lowell St. Free parents, movies, community
Raptor Free Flight Opening Day: Hawks, Ravens, Falcons, oh my! Enjoy a day full of a few feathered friends by joining the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum as it brings back Raptor Free Flight. The day consits of a bird walk, bird-themed activities, and two flight shows. Don't miss out on this high flying event! 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, 85743 Regular Museum admission entertainment
Fitness
Glow Up with Session Yoga: Get your glow on at Club Congress with Session Yoga. This light-show event will give some of its proceeds to Beads of Courage, a philanthropic organization that provides children with serious illnesses artsy and supportive care programs across the globe. Wave a glowstick and get limber to the beats of the featured DJ HERM and if you show up early enough, Aveda can even hook you up with professional body paint. Don't forget about that rad raffle that will spew out prizes from Lululemon, Onzie and much more. Doors at 4 p.m., Yoga class 6-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St., Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. $25 fitness, community
Community
QTPOC Fest: Tucson is great in a lot of ways, but there really aren't that many queer spaces—let alone queer spaces made for and fun by people of color. Enter QTPOC Fest, a two-day festival making space for locals who identify as a queer, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, gay, asexual, intersex, femme, genderqueer, gender nonconforming people of color. Anyone is welcome to attend the second day of the event (day one is a mix and mingle for QTPOC people only), but are respectfully asked to make space for persons who identify along the aforementioned spectra. There will be workshops (learn how to do stenciling and how to keep your finances in order), entertainment and free food. Want to throw some support towards the event organizers? Here's their GoFundMe page. Read more about the event in this week's Weekly. Oct. 14-15. La Pilita Cultural Center, 420 S. Main Ave. Free.
Show & Tell at Playground: Celluloid Pueblo: UA arts, humanities and social sciences research center is returning this fall with another season of Show & Tells on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6pm at The Playground (278 E. Congress Street). The events feature presentations by UA faculty and graduate students, as well as collaborations with local non-profits, public intellectuals and activists. There will also be a book release for Jenkins Celluloid Pueblo: Western Ways Films and the Invention of the Postwar Southwest. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Playground, 278 E. Congress Street. Free.
A Talk with Jonathan Hess: Part of the Tucson Humanities Festival, Jonathan Hess will discuss the roles that theatre played on shaping Jewish identity and the relationships between Germans and Jews in the decades leading up to the Holocaust. This free event will be held at the UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St., from 7- 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17.
Tucson Classics Car Show: The Rotary Club of Tucson is holding its annual show of over 400 antique, sport, classic and hot rod cars on the Gregory School lawn (3231 N. Craycroft Road) on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10am-4pm. The show includes awards for favorite cars, raffle prizes, as well as music. Each admission ticket serves as a raffle entry with a chance to win a 2006 C-6 Corvette Convertible prize car, $15,000 cash or other prizes. Admission is $5 each for adults. 10am-4pm Saturday, Oct. 15 Gregory School lawn, 3231 N. Craycroft Road. $5.
Pick of the Week
Blue Heritage Festival: It's been a long week, and we've all earned a day of Blues. This weekend the Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation is bringing us a Blues Heritage Festival, featuring Los Lobos, the Garcia Brothers and the Missy Andersen Band. Don't forget to get your tickets in advance to avoid the $2 increase at the door. 11 a.m -6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 Reid Park Demeester Band Shell, 900 S. Randolph Way $10 online for adults 18+, $12 at the gate, 18 and under get in free.Booze
Women's Whiskey Tasting: That's right! This is an event for just women, 21 and up, who want to spend the night learning about and drinking all different kinds of whiskey. Head on over to the Independent Distillery for an evening of whiskey, food and fun. You'll sample 3 different iconic whiskey brands and discuss what you like, what you don't like and what you love. Toby Hall, co-owner of the Independent Distillery, is hosting the evening and will educate everyone on all things whiskey.Tickets are $25 each online through the Eventbrite website. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Independent Distillery, 30 S. Arizona Avenue. $25 online.Music
Wild Belle: Rising from the ashes of Michigan’s afrobeat kings Nomo, the blessed-gene sibs of Wild Belle have been on roll for three years now (two critically respected albums out, massive American following, and currently on the Band of Horses tour), and for good reason, they’re wickedly engaging. Theirs is a hip-swiveling poppy blend of world sounds, from Jamaican dancehall to Zimbabwe psych to soul-tripping hip-hop. Singer Natalie Bergman’s voice is as subtly convincing as Lana Del Ray on a great day and Dusty Springfield on a blue day. No joke. Their latest skull invader “Through Down You Guns” is a trippy-hippie protest lament whose chorus is so sticky you’ll never want to even see a picture of a gun again, much less Donald Trump’s chromatically hued mug. It’s killer like that. With Calexico, Danny Brown, DJ Mustard, Matt and Kim, Luna Aura, Gaby Moreno, A-Trak and lots more. Saturday, Oct. 22, at noon. Dusk Festival at Rillito Park Downs, 4502 N 1st Ave. Tickets start at $39. All ages.The Exbats: The most famous band ever from Pinon, Arizona, and it just makes sense. This wry father/daughter combo—kid on drums and vocals, cool punk dad on guitar—do the stuff of greats. Crunchy pop chords ring out over spare beats, and heart-melting melodies offer words that detail everything from love and cultural outsiderisms to boredom and gender indifferences. The Exbats’ perfectly droll, punchy Burger Records’ cassette, A Guide To The Health Issues Affecting Rescue Hens, is just out, recorded by pop godhead Matt Rendon at his Tucson studios. Celebrate the tape’s release Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 p.m. La Cocina, 201 N. Court Ave. Free. All ages.
Rend Collection: This collective from Northern Ireland sings for the man upstairs, yet they exist mostly outside the staid world of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). They once defined themselves by saying they’re just a “group of confused twentysomethings trying to figure out faith, life, god and community.” Well, rest assured the Rends are more than just a collection of messianic complexes coalescing into organized noise. See, their rousing praise pop and foot-stomp folk soars in ways that recall secular combos Coldplay and U2, and is often centered on reliable themes of family and community, sometimes showing elements of old Irish storytelling. They’ve even released songs recorded live around a campfire! They sellout shows both stateside and in Europe, and this is a rare Old Pueblo appearance. With Urban Rescue on Friday Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Rd. Kenyon Dr. $10-$50. All Ages.
The Struts: Struts singer Luke Spiller is more than some cheap Freddy Mercury knockoff, but man, if you’re a fan of Queen … But calling Spiller (and this aptly named band) a Queen knockoff is reductive thinking. But then no one really knows anymore what to say when a proper rock ’n’ roll band is discovered doing rock ’n’ roll properly—that is to say playing it with youth, verve, passion, attitude, joy, hooks, swimmer’s builds, sexual tension, intelligence and a stinking brilliant live show rooted in some vague forgotten idea of performance. It’s the kind of stuff Marc Bolan or David Bowie or Mott The Hoople was never afraid of. England’s Struts work hard at it and it shows. Their calling-all-destroyers anthem “Could Have Been Me” was, absolutely, the international rock ’n’ roll single of last year (16 million Spotify plays and counting). They make you wonder at what point did rock ’n’ roll turn colorless and schluby-looking? Go see them blow Weezer, Panic At the Disco!, Iration and The Holy White Hounds off the stage at KFMA’s Fall Ball on the Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Rd. Sunday, Oct. 22, noon. $40-$125. All Ages.
Back of Tricks Cat: Not only did this Phoenix emcee work with spiritual Detroit brothers D12 on his 2016 album Cat’s Out of the Bag (listen to ominous rager “Hometown Hero”), but he also popped out a 2015 split EP with nerdcore heavyweight Mega Ran, and toured all over god’s green earth. And dig this bit of harcore street cred: dude’s grandma, Ann Bennett, wrote and sang the theme song to the 1959 cartoon series Felix the Cat. That’s a lot of shit for a kid to live up to, to be sure. But D12’s Bizarre says Bag of Tricks Cat is the real deal, can handle it all, and adds that his banging shows yank down barriers and rattle rafters. With Stoner Jordan, Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Scratch Shake, 245 W Speedway Blvd. $15. All Ages.
Pig Destroyer: Virginia’s grindcore vets Pig Destroyer actually do their name justice. And we mean that in the most positive metaphorical way. Their hyper-aggressive sound pummels—roiling power riffs uphold gore-mongering lyrics and bloody voicebox screeches. Then, when you least expect it, they’ll do something insane, like cover a Stooges tune. So, yes, we can say with absolute authority that Pig Destroyer can make The Stooges sound like balladeers. All you need to know, yo. With Final Conflict, Gay Kiss, Trench, Full of Hell, Wake, Vermin Womb, Sorrower, Despise You on Friday, Oct. 21, 5 p.m. At 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole. $30. All Ages. Part of the Southwest Terror Fest.
Kikagku Moyo: It wasn’t so long ago that the core members of this Japanese psych band were busking Tokyo streets. Then, since forming in 2013, they’ve released three albums and an EP. What’s incredible is their music can transcend space (and time) in the way that authentic California psychedelic did in the mid-to-late ’60s; we’re talking the singsong of The Byrds, the acid blot-out of Jefferson Airplane, the dreamy side of It’s a Beautiful Day. It has that feel of a sound that rises from drug-enhanced mind expansions. In other words, Kikagku Moyo are no strangers to hypnotic raga drones, dual guitar harmonies, chugging riffs and feedback. There’s glorious sitar work too, and even dub excursions and ambient soundscapes. There’s so much to love here it’s no wonder they’re relatively popular in the old Moldy Pueblo, and other places on the globe. With Tucson’s great Myrrors and Night Collectors, Thursday, Oct. 20. 9 p.m. At the Flycatcher, 340 E. 6th St. $5-$8. 21+.
Two Way Crossing Band at Metal Arts Village: A pop-country band called Two Way Crossing from Nashville is coming to perform for the second year at the Metal Arts Village (3230 Nn Dodge Boulevard) on Wednesday, Oct. 19. from 10am-4pm. It will be a night of great music along with craft beer from local food trucks. There will be limited seating, so lawn chairs are welcomed. This festival is all ages and admission is free, but donations are encouraged. 10am-4pm Wednesday, Oct. 19 3230 N. Dodge Boulevard Free music festival, family, community, food
Fashion
Tucson Fashion Week: It’s a three-night, peacock-tailed explosion of sight, sound and vision, featuring works by greats in fashion, art and music. That sounds like hyperbole, but wait! Whole shindig kicks off with Thursday’s eclectic blowout, which includes cult-legendary Cesar Padilla curating a micro vintage rock ’n’ roll exhibit, meet-and-greet and book signing of his book, Ripped. There’ll be a street-cool fashion show featuring local, regional, and national designers, and killer musical appearance by Jason Maek & Zaena of Maekme. Then, Saturday’s main runway show at MOCA stars iconic designer Richie Rich, and the work of four local and regional designers. An afterparty will follow. Saturday night’s Maison De Mode by the Tucson Ladies Council begins with an art reception and fashion presentation where guests will meet designers Henry Picado and Shahida Clayton and dine on food presented by chef Janos Wilder. Later, a salon-style fashion show will feature regional designers, retailers, the launch of Shahida Parides’ luxury collection, and designer Henry Picado’s Prêt-à-Porter fall 2017 collection. There’ll be an afterparty with champagne and chocolate bonbons and you’ll be able to shop curated selections of designers Picado and Parides. DJ Corbin Dooley will spin. Thursday, Oct. 13-Saturday, Oct. 15 at various venues downtown. General admission and VIP Tickets are available for all events. All ages.City Chic, a Fashion Show, Art Exhibit and Party: Get ready for not one but three days of art, fashion and rock 'n roll at Hotel Congress and the Rialto Theatre. Join artist and musician Caesar Padilla as he show cases his micro-vintage rock 'n roll t-shirt collection at Hotel Congress event for VIP ticket holders only. This vintage fashion collector is the owner of Cherry Vintage and supplied clothing for major films like "American Hustle" and "American Gangster." Later, head on over to the Rialto Theatre for a super chic fashion show featuring works from local, regional and national designers. A peak of Padilla's fashion on HBO's Vinyl will also be a special highlight at the event as well as musical guest Jason Maek and Zayna of Maek. Hotel Congress with Caesar Padilla (VIP tickets holders only): 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Rialto Theater Fashion Show: 7:30 - 10 p.m. Oct. 13 Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St., Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. GA Tickets: $20- $50 fashion, community
Cinema
Sing-A-Long A Grease movie night: The Hearth Foundation is hosting a sing-a-long version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton at the Fox Tucson Theatre(17 W. Congress Street) on Friday, Oct. 14th. The doors open at 6:00pm and will begin with a silent auction. Then, the movie will start at 7:30pm and end around 10:00pm. The host will lead a vocal warm-up and you'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive. Then for the rest of the evening, you'll be able to kick-back, relax and watch Grease while singing and dancing along to the lyrics shown on the screen, dressing up is strongly encouraged! Be sure to get your tickets online for $20 each to secure your spot." 6pm-10pm Friday, Oct. 14 Fox Tucson Theatre (17 W. Congress Street) $20 each online Music, community
Starwars Under the Stars: Experience Rey and company from Star Wars: The Force Awakens kick ass under that actual stars at The Loft Cinema's free, outdoor screening of the hit movie. Brought to you in part by UA Residence Life and UA Campus Health Service, get ready to grab a blanket, some popcorn and a parent — since it is UA Parents' Weekend — then take a seat in the grassy parts of the Highland Bowl to enjoy the show. 9:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 Just outsid of UA Campus Health Building, 1224 E. Lowell St. Free parents, movies, community
Nightlife
The 3rd Annual Arizona Burlesque Festival: Escape reality for the weekend and immerse yourself in two nights of some of the worlds best Burlesque, right here in Southern Arizona. For the third year in a row, Tucson will be the host for the Arizona Burlesque Festival. The first night of festivites will be held at The Hut and the last hoorah will be at Pima Community College West Campus. Don't miss a weekend to see the best and brightest of Burlesque with your own eyes. For more information and tckets visit http://azbfest2016.bpt.me Friday 8 p.m. - Saturday 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 - Saturday, Oct. 15 Friday: The Hut (305 N. 4th Ave) Saturday: Pima Community College West Campus (2202 W. Anklam Rd.) Friday: VIP $15 GA $10 Saturday $25.Nature
Raptor Free Flight Opening Day: Hawks, Ravens, Falcons, oh my! Enjoy a day full of a few feathered friends by joining the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum as it brings back Raptor Free Flight. The day consits of a bird walk, bird-themed activities, and two flight shows. Don't miss out on this high flying event! 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, 85743 Regular Museum admission entertainment
Fitness
Glow Up with Session Yoga: Get your glow on at Club Congress with Session Yoga. This light-show event will give some of its proceeds to Beads of Courage, a philanthropic organization that provides children with serious illnesses artsy and supportive care programs across the globe. Wave a glowstick and get limber to the beats of the featured DJ HERM and if you show up early enough, Aveda can even hook you up with professional body paint. Don't forget about that rad raffle that will spew out prizes from Lululemon, Onzie and much more. Doors at 4 p.m., Yoga class 6-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St., Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. $25 fitness, community Community
QTPOC Fest: Tucson is great in a lot of ways, but there really aren't that many queer spaces—let alone queer spaces made for and fun by people of color. Enter QTPOC Fest, a two-day festival making space for locals who identify as a queer, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, gay, asexual, intersex, femme, genderqueer, gender nonconforming people of color. Anyone is welcome to attend the second day of the event (day one is a mix and mingle for QTPOC people only), but are respectfully asked to make space for persons who identify along the aforementioned spectra. There will be workshops (learn how to do stenciling and how to keep your finances in order), entertainment and free food. Want to throw some support towards the event organizers? Here's their GoFundMe page. Read more about the event in this week's Weekly. Oct. 14-15. La Pilita Cultural Center, 420 S. Main Ave. Free.Show & Tell at Playground: Celluloid Pueblo: UA arts, humanities and social sciences research center is returning this fall with another season of Show & Tells on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6pm at The Playground (278 E. Congress Street). The events feature presentations by UA faculty and graduate students, as well as collaborations with local non-profits, public intellectuals and activists. There will also be a book release for Jenkins Celluloid Pueblo: Western Ways Films and the Invention of the Postwar Southwest. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Playground, 278 E. Congress Street. Free.
A Talk with Jonathan Hess: Part of the Tucson Humanities Festival, Jonathan Hess will discuss the roles that theatre played on shaping Jewish identity and the relationships between Germans and Jews in the decades leading up to the Holocaust. This free event will be held at the UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St., from 7- 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17.
Tucson Classics Car Show: The Rotary Club of Tucson is holding its annual show of over 400 antique, sport, classic and hot rod cars on the Gregory School lawn (3231 N. Craycroft Road) on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10am-4pm. The show includes awards for favorite cars, raffle prizes, as well as music. Each admission ticket serves as a raffle entry with a chance to win a 2006 C-6 Corvette Convertible prize car, $15,000 cash or other prizes. Admission is $5 each for adults. 10am-4pm Saturday, Oct. 15 Gregory School lawn, 3231 N. Craycroft Road. $5.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange is turning 40 and you should join in the celebration by participating in its 40 years in 40 days social media scavenger hunt. Don't dawdle, the challenge has already begun! The 40 days started Wednesday, Oct. 5 and will run through Sunday, Nov. 13 at all six Bookmans Entertainment Exchange locations.
The details:
We’re turning 40! Join Bookmans as we celebrate four decades full of books, video games, movies, music and fun! Follow Bookmans on social media for your chance to #win some awesome prizes! Every day for forty days we will post a daily directive to social media asking customers to head to Bookmans to complete a task. Simply complete the task and take your best pic in front of our “Bookmans turns 40!” display. Be sure to tag @bookmans and your local store to be entered to win. Winners will be chosen using random.org and the more friends in your pic the more times you are entered. So grab your #squad and head to Bookmans as we celebrate 40 rad years with a scavenger hunt to end all scavenger hunts!
With recent news that sister store Bookmans Sports Exchange would be closing its doors (stop by for discounts!), it is nice to know that people do still believe that one man's trash can be another man's treasure. And, 40 years of that philosophy is definitely something to celebrate!
Check in here for more information on the competition.
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Your Weekly guide to keeping busy in the Old Pueblo.
Pick of the Week
Tucson Meet Yourself is back to offer us a celebratory experiment in beauty and diversity with annual festivities supporting the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona's and Northern Mexico's diverse ethnic and folk communities. Spend three days getting to know the Old Pueblo's artists, home cooks, dancers, musicians and celebrating our city's hidden beauty. Read more about the festival (and the food at the festival) in this week's Weekly, plus see the performance schedule here.
Fall Wine Tour: Unusual Whites: To start off their Fall Wine Tour tasting series, Maynards Market & Kitchen is hosting their Unusual Whites event. Tastings are $10 and Maynards Market happy hour will be in full swing. Entry to the event is free for members. You can sign up in person at Maynards Market or online. Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Avenue. Friday, Oct. 7. 6-8 p.m. Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Avenue.
A Very Arizona Oktoberfest: Arizona Beer House is hosting their second annual AZ-style Oktoberfest celebrationt. Come out for a day full of AZ-brewed Oktoberfest & German style beers, german fare by American Flying Buffalo, collectible steins (with refill discounts), Stein Raise contests and prizes and live music. Arizona Beer House, 150 S. Kolb Road Saturday, Oct. 8. Noon-Midnight. Arizona Beer House, 150 S. Kolb Road.
Cinema
2016 TFMF Narrative Shorts Program: If you're a fan of sci-fi and short films, come join the Tucson Film & Music Festival to watch a variety of films offered from Southwest Premiere, Tucson Premiere and World Premiere. There will also be a Q&A panel for filmmakers after the show. Tickets are $8 each for adults or $6 each for students with a college card, you must purchase tickets online to secure your spot. Sunday, Oct. 9 3-5:30 p.m. The Screening Room
127 E. Congress Street.
Sing-A-Long: A Grease Movie Night: The Hearth Foundation is hosting a sing-a-long version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton. The doors open at 6 p.m. with a silent auction. Then, the movie will start at 7:30 p.m. Don't worry about gargling warm water beforeyou come: The host will lead a vocal warm-up and you'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive. Then for the rest of the evening, kick-back, relax and participate in Grease—dressing up is strongly encouraged! Be sure to get your tickets online for $20 each to secure your spot. Friday, Oct. 14. 6-10 p.m. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street. $20 each online.
Learning to Drive: This beautifully rendered and ambitious short film, directed by Roderick Stevens, involves the true story of a young man with Down Syndrome who is absolutely resolute in his determination to learn to drive, and so he enlists his scatterbrained brother to teach him how. This beautifully wrought mini-feature is packed with truth, empathy and humor, and was shot in in Sierra Vista and Wilcox, and a bit in Tucson. It stars Connor Long, an award-winning actor and self-advocate stricken with Down syndrome. Stevens says the film has been a passion project of his since 1998, inspired by his brother Andy. Its world premiere is Saturday, Oct. 9, 4:45 P.M. at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. $7.
Literature & Poetry
Hello My Body Is...: Come check out nine of Tucson's spoken word artists talking about their bodies in a twenty-first century world. At this body-loving event, the speakers present their uncensored views on how they introduce their bodies to the world. All ages are welcome to this event, but adult content is at the speakers' discretion. Friday, Oct. 7 6:30 - 8 p.m. Cafe Passe, 415 Fourth Ave. Free.
Climate Change + Poetry: Brenda Hillman & Robert Hass: The University of Arizona Poetry Center will feature presentations from eight world-class poets as they address what overlaps, contradictions and confluences climate change and poetry have in common. The event will also include readings and a craft talk over the 2016-17 Reading & Lecture Series. Thursday, Oct. 6 7-8:30 p.m. The University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen Street. Free.
Odyssey Storytelling: Take a seat at the UA's Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center to hear personal stories all about nature. Curated by Tony Paniagua, six of Tucson's storytellers will present their pieces on nature at this all ages event. Thursday, Oct. 6. 7-9 p.m. Flandrau Plantarium and Science Center, 1601 E. University Blvd. $8 general admission, $6 students with ID.
October Book Club: A new month, means a new book! For October, the Tucson Steampunk Society is reading a novel of adventure, time travel, and intrigue, called The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason, which is the start of a new Steampunk series. You can pick up a copy of the book for 10 percent off the cover price at Antigone leading up to the book club meeting.
Sunday, Oct. 9 3:30pm-5pm Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Avenue. Free.
Paint your pet's paw-trait: If you feel like making a masterpiece of your doggo or any other four-legged friend, you can paint its portrait to help raise money for Save the Pets AZ. The non-profit organization works to save animals that are at risk of euthenasia in shelters around Arizona and placing them into proper homes. Don't forget to sign up and pay for for the event by sending a high quality image of your pet to [email protected] and writing your pet's name and the date in the Paypal notes. Saturday, Oct. 8 2 - 5 p.m. Pistache, 3025 N. Campbell Ave. $45 per painting community, art
DIY Photo Transfers on Wood: "Wood" you like to learn a new skill? Well, on Sunday, Oct. 9 the 1st Rate Second Hand Thrift Store (5851 E Speedway Blvd) is giving you that opportunity without having to spare a hughe chunk of your time. Join them as the teach how to transfer your favorite pictures onto wood in only 30 minutes. Not only is this skill great to use for yourself, it can also provide for a gift giving opportunity to a friend. Email [email protected] to register! Sunday, Oct. 9 11-11:30 a.m. 1st Rate 2nd Hand Thrift Store 5851 E Speedway Blvd Free art, community
Raptors!
Raptor Free Flight Opening Day: Hawks, Ravens, Falcons, oh my! Enjoy a day full of a few feathered friends by joining the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum as it brings back Raptor Free Flight. The day consits of a bird walk, bird-themed activities, and two flight shows. Don't miss out on this high flying event! Saturday, Oct. 15 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, 85743 Regular Museum admission entertainment
Fitness
Bike and Sell in the Valley: With a successful bike swap in April, Oro Valley Parks and Recreation is back at it again with another Oro Valley Bike Swap Sell on Oct. 8 at the Steam Pump Ranch (10901 N Oracle Rd). If you are looking for a bike to buy and ride or would like to sell your old bike, this is the place to do it. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. and will include: a bike valet, a bike rodeo, food trucks, The Heirloom Farmers Market and a performance by Bill Ganz Western Band! Saturday, Oct. 8 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd Free Community
Color Vibe 5K: As October arrives, it is time for the annual Tucson Color Vibe 5K Run. Get blasted with a rainbow of colors as you make your way around the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. This year the color run has paired with HOPE Animal Shelter. Register online. 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.
A Race in Time for Fall: Southern Arizona Road Runners will be hosting this year’s The Great Pumpkin Race on Oct. 9 at the Buckelew Farm (7000 W Ajo Highway) A 5-mile race in the style of cross country, runners will race though the farm which include portions of their corn maze! Participants will also be eligible to win prizes, race day activities like pumpkin carving and kid’s can get their face painted! The proceeds will go to The Arizona Center for Autism. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 11a.m. Registration for the race in online and is $17. Registration on race day will be $20. Sunday, Oct. 9 8a.m.-11 a.m. Buckelew Farms, 7000 W. Ajo Highway. $17 online, $20 on site.
Brewery Bootcamp: It is a truth universally acknowledged that you should always have a beer after a workout. Dragoon is offering a full body regimen followed by post-exercise brews. All fitness levels can participate. Bring your own mat, water, and sweat towel. (21+) 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Oct. 9. $10 per person, which includes one beer. Dragoon Brewing Co., 1859 W. Grant Road #111.
Kids
Free Frights for the Kids: As part of The Loft Cinema’s Loft Jr. monthly free showing series, this months free showing is both relevant and will give you and the kiddos and ghostly good time. Enjoy a free screening of Hotel Transylvania, plus some pre-show activities hosted by the superheros of Mildred & Dildred Toy Store starting at 9:15 a.m. 9:15- 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Free.
Little Angels Kid's Costuming Workshops: Kids love to dress up, adults love to save money to save money. The Little Angels Kid's Costuming Workshops is here to make both happen and help kids create their perfect costume for the Procession of Little Angels, with proceeds benefiting the All Souls Procession. The workshop will take place through Nov. 2 on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
We Were Dead the Whole Time: Starting Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 p.m., the Tucson Improv Movement will kick off its Friday night spooks of October. This free improv event chronicles the tale of two Twilight Zone fanatics and one guy who doesn't fancy the other worldly series, when suddenly seem to enter it themselves. The comedy improv show is free every Friday in October, doors open at 10 p.m. Oct. 7 10:30 p.m. Tucson Improve Movement 329 E 7th St. Free.
Music
Silent Planet: You gotta give mad props to any raucous combo that, a) takes their name from a C.S. Lewis novel and, b) has a frontman/songwriter with a master’s in clinical psychology, who himself has bipolar disorder, and who pens tunes—these heavy, riff-furious metalcore screamos—that feature deceptively complex mentally ill characters. More, the sextet will sometimes suddenly shift to a kind of gone-fishin’ ambience, and then jolt right back to the fury. So, yeah, the hooky din can shock like shock therapy. It’s dynamic as hell. And not since Alice Cooper’s From the Inside or the Ramones “Pinhead” have such bent characters sprung to life in song. This band of miscreants, who made Alternative Press’s prestigious bands to watch list, just got off the Warped Tour too, and they’re more than ready to unload the Moldy Pueblo’s head. With Lifelink, Saturday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. Gary’s Place, 125 W. Ventura St. $12-$14. All ages.
Valley Queen: There’s loveliness inherent in Valley Queen singer Natalie Carol’s mounting voice, and the band’s sweetly languid country-rockish soundscapes. It suggests top-down drives late-night down into Laurel Canyon back in ’68, when guys like Gene Clarke and Papa John Phillips were playing guitars at Mama Cass’s place, and David Crosby was scoring acid off aspiring screenwriter Wojciech Frykowski, and song-goddess Judee Sill was just discovering her songwriting legs. Indeed, this Echo Park quartet has true gentle power—graceful, literate and often melancholy. The rising yet haunting “My Man” is song of the year, this year or any year to come. Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Saturdays, Scott Avenue Stage, on Scott between Broadway and Congress. Free. All ages.
Jock Gang: OK, Danger Mouse digs ’em as do mighty indie pop-noise mastercrafters Deerhunter, who’ve tapped them for support on their current US tour. Such career-affirming backslaps shouldn’t surprise, not when tunes like the noisy pop drone of “Tell Me About It”—with its mocking indifference toward suburban trappings and listenable abstracts that demand repeated listens—lead you to develop new fascinations with brilliant oldsters like Suicide and Neu! We hear this noise-on-melody-on-noise Georgia quintet stun live. With Deerhunter and Aldous Harding on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. 191 Toole, 191 Toole Ave. $20-$22. All ages.
NAMJAM 2016: Kick out the Nam jams, brothers and sisters, and see Reid Park come absolutely alive in the never-say-die spirit of rock ’n’ roll as it applies to everlasting reminiscences of, and tributes to, Vietnam vets everywhere. Dig this: eight different bands will each perform a 45-minute set, among them are Eric Shaffer & the Other Troublemakers, The Snouts, Main Street–Reloaded, The Smoky Bones Band, The Jack, Bold as Love and killer tribute acts Kinda Kinks and the Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience. The event, which also includes raffles, a flag posting and a dove release, will kickoff with a hypnotic Native-American drum-circle performance by Wind Raven and Rainbow Feather. Mayor Jonathan Rothschild will issue a proclamation honoring all Vietnam veterans. This 29th annual live concert and memorial is hosted by the folks at Vietnam Veterans of America, Tucson chapter No. 106. Saturday, Oct. 8th, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Reid Park band shell, 900 S Randolph Way. Free. All ages.
Hubby Jenkins earned his stripes and learned his chops as a busker on the New York City streets, and you can hear that rattle-tat sidewalk empathy in the soul in his voice and playing. It’s in his blood now. This reach-out-touch-you folk and blues master happens to a walking encyclopedia on African-American history and old-time music, and that too informs the beauty and joy in his playing and songs. The 26-year-old Hubby’s a madman on instruments like banjos and guitars (and bones!)—he can pick and rip and thump—and found ones too, like, say, a coat hanger. His rich, powerful voice is so persuasive it glides effortlessly between gentle traditionals of heartbreak to day-to-day proletariat hardships. In 2010 he joined Grammy-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, because they knew it when they saw him. A Real Deal thing, yo. With 13-year-old Delta blues guitar sensation Roman Barten-Sherman. Friday, October 14, 6 p.m. Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. $14-$17.
The Darts: No, this Darts ain’t the 9-piece UK doo-wop group, or the Melbourne-based combo of dubious distinction, nor do they have anything to do with that killer and forgotten CBGB outfit Tuff Darts. This group are The Darts (US), a rousing female quartet that rose from Phoenix’s glorious mod-garage-soul combo Love Me Nots and features that band’s dynamic soul-stirring singer and writer (and municipal court judge) Nicole Laurenne and bassist Christina Nunez, as well drummer Rikki Styxx (from The Two Tens) and Michelle guitarist Balderrama (from Brainspoon). The new L.A.-Phoenix supergroup recently completed one EP of punchy, fizzy-banging pop, the kind whose melodies rise from sweet rosy beds of harmonic distortion and pummeling rhythms, and whose singsong refrains would do both Tommy James (Shondells-era) and Suzi Quatro proud. They’ve a full-length dropping spring 2017. If they are anything like their previous bands then step back, punk. With Tucson’s own Sugar Stains, and The Surfboards. Wednesday, Oct 12, 9 p.m. The Flycatcher, 340 E. 6th St. 21+. Free.
Zachary Kibbee creates propulsive, huge-chorus soul-blues, with a sort of ’60s garage-pop tint (listen to the “I’m Not Your Stepping Stone” curve of Kibbee’s great “Readin’ Your Will”). You’ve heard his songs in film and TV soundtracks, but that’s how it works. The best music is often discovered in TV and films. In fact, his skull-invading hit “My Own Two Feet” pimped both a Microsoft campaign and Jackie Chan’s Skiptrace film. Cha-ching! But listen man, don’t hold the corporate shit against him ’cause the guy can pen and sing an irresistible, powerful, hook-filled tune, and folks around the country are responding in kind to that fact. The L.A.-based songwriter/guitarist also has a backing band that he’s taking out on his debut national tour, and they’re in Tucson on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 9 p.m. The Loudhouse Bar and Grill, 915 W. Prince Road. 21+.
Jackson Browne: The man who wrote what might be the best folk-rock song ever when he was all of 16 (“These Days”) still carries the warm torch of singer/songwriter folk-rock to the masses. No longer viable at radio or in pop media, but it doesn’t matter, Browne has managed to transcend all that noise with things he was born with—the writing and the playing and the voice, all of which has moved millions of people with deceptively simple tales of workaday lives and workaday loves. His humanitarian work is beyond reproach too. It’s needless to go on. This solo acoustic set will sellout so get your tickets early. Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 17 West Congress.
Una Noche de Corridos (A Night of Ballads): Corridos tell human stories in song, of people and events, sacred places even, and are born of insights from experience, and hard-earned wisdoms, often involving unquenchable lusts and avarice. Modern corridos from throughout the last 100 years tell of drug traffickers and old-time bootleggers and whiskey-soaked heroes and martyred gunslingers, fallen women and corrupt border agents and so on. Songs become a sort of running monologue on aspects of life, romantically filled with beauty, tragedy and hidden truths, as well as haunting refrains. It’s some of the most honest storytelling you’ll ever hear in song on earth. This Noche de Corridos (A Night of Ballads) will feature guitarist Juan Aguilar and other local musicians performing Mexican corridos in Spanish. The music will be preceded by a short lecture, “An Introduction to the Corrido,” by Bob Diaz, the Special Collections curator for the performing arts. Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m. At the UA Special Collections Library, 510 E University Blvd. All Ages. Free.
Nightlife
Dance of the Dead 2016: Night of the Wild Hunt is a fundraiser to benefit the All Souls Procession. Channel your hunter ancestors, dress up as both the wild and the tamed and join the Night of the Wild masquerade. Accompany your dancing with dining and drinking with performances by Vox Urbana, Logan “Dirtyverbs” Phillips and Dj Aqua. Oct. 8. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E Toole Ave. $10.
The 3rd Annual Arizona Burlesque Festival: Escape reality for the weekend and immerse yourself in two nights of some of the worlds best Burlesque, right here in Southern Arizona. For the third year in a row, Tucson will be the host for the Arizona Buurlesque Festival. The first night of festivites will be held at The Hut and the last hoorah will be at Pima Community College West Campus. Don't miss a weekend to see the best and brightest of Burlesque with your own eyes. Oct. 14-15. Friday 8 p.m. The Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave. Saturday 11 p.m. Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Friday: VIP $15, general admission $10. Saturday $25.
I'm a Survivor: In need of advice? Listen to women that have been through it and have lived to tell the tale. These women are survivors and they are ready to tell their stories. Join the discussion at The Flycatcher (340 E. 6th St.) on Wednesday Oct. 13. Wednesday, Oct. 12 7:30 p.m. The Flycatcher 340 E. 6th St. Free Community
QTPOC Fest: Tucson is great in a lot of ways, but there really aren't that many queer spaces—let alone queer spaces made for and fun by people of color. Enter QTPOC Fest, a two-day festival making space for locals who identify as a queer, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, gay, asexual, intersex, femme, genderqueer, gender nonconforming people of color. Anyone is welcome to attend the second day of the event (day one is a mix and mingle for QTPOC people only), but are respectfully asked to make space for persons who identify along the aforementioned spectra. There will be workshops (learn how to do stenciling and how to keep your finances in order), entertainment and free food. Want to throw some support towards the event organizers? Here's their GoFundMe page. Oct. 14-15. La Pilita Cultural Center, 420 S. Main Ave. Free.
Pima to Showcase its Science: Pima Community College will be hosting an Innovation Challenge Showcase on Oct. 15 at there West Campus (2202 W. Anklam Rd.) Take part in interactive exhibits, attend workshops on smart cities, STEM jobs, space technology, sustainability, and global opportunities and even hear from NASA/JPL engineer Nagin Cox talk about innovation and entrepreneurship! The event is from 1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. and enjoy food trucks and a DJ at this free, all-ages event. Saturday, Oct. 15 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Pima Community College's West Campus 2202 W. Anklam Rd. Free Community, Arts,Technology
City Chic, a Fashion Show, Art Exhibit and Party: Get ready for not one but three days of art, fashion and rock 'n roll at Hotel Congress and the Rialto Theatre. Join artist and musician Caesar Padilla as he show cases his micro-vintage rock 'n roll t-shirt collection at Hotel Congress event for VIP ticket holders only. This vintage fashion collector is the owner of Cherry Vintage and supplied clothing for major films like "American Hustle" and "American Gangster." Later, head on over to the Rialto Theatre for a super chic fashion show featuring works from local, regional and national designers. A peak of Padilla's fashion on HBO's Vinyl will also be a special highlight at the event as well as musical guest Jason Maek and Zayna of Maek. Oct. 13 Hotel Congress with Caesar Padilla (VIP tickets holders only): 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Rialto Theater Fashion Show: 7:30 - 10 p.m. Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St., Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. GA Tickets: $20- $50 fashion, community
The Great Cartoon Debate of 2016: As the height of election season tensions can get high. Luckily, the UA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and The Loft Cinema are giving you an opportunity to take a load off, while staying informed. On this night, left-wing Arizona Daily Star cartoonist David Fitzsimmons, will take on right-wing Chicago Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis, as they analyze the election from the perspective of cartoons. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10. Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $12.
Pick of the Week
Tucson Meet Yourself is back to offer us a celebratory experiment in beauty and diversity with annual festivities supporting the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona's and Northern Mexico's diverse ethnic and folk communities. Spend three days getting to know the Old Pueblo's artists, home cooks, dancers, musicians and celebrating our city's hidden beauty. Read more about the festival (and the food at the festival) in this week's Weekly, plus see the performance schedule here. Food & Booze
Oktoberfest at Trail Dust Town: Barrio Brewing Co., Beast Brewing Company, Borderlands Brewing Company, Iron John's Brewing Company, Thunder Canyon Brewery, Sentinel Peak Brewing Company, Uncle Bear's Brewery. Sounds like a local beer Best Of list, doesn't it? Sip on your brew, enjoy some German-inspired food and get October started right. 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. $2 per ticket, with food and booze ranging from 1 to 5 tickets. Details on food ticket system are on the event page.Fall Wine Tour: Unusual Whites: To start off their Fall Wine Tour tasting series, Maynards Market & Kitchen is hosting their Unusual Whites event. Tastings are $10 and Maynards Market happy hour will be in full swing. Entry to the event is free for members. You can sign up in person at Maynards Market or online. Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Avenue. Friday, Oct. 7. 6-8 p.m. Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Avenue.
A Very Arizona Oktoberfest: Arizona Beer House is hosting their second annual AZ-style Oktoberfest celebrationt. Come out for a day full of AZ-brewed Oktoberfest & German style beers, german fare by American Flying Buffalo, collectible steins (with refill discounts), Stein Raise contests and prizes and live music. Arizona Beer House, 150 S. Kolb Road Saturday, Oct. 8. Noon-Midnight. Arizona Beer House, 150 S. Kolb Road.
Cinema
2016 TFMF Narrative Shorts Program: If you're a fan of sci-fi and short films, come join the Tucson Film & Music Festival to watch a variety of films offered from Southwest Premiere, Tucson Premiere and World Premiere. There will also be a Q&A panel for filmmakers after the show. Tickets are $8 each for adults or $6 each for students with a college card, you must purchase tickets online to secure your spot. Sunday, Oct. 9 3-5:30 p.m. The Screening Room
127 E. Congress Street.
Sing-A-Long: A Grease Movie Night: The Hearth Foundation is hosting a sing-a-long version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton. The doors open at 6 p.m. with a silent auction. Then, the movie will start at 7:30 p.m. Don't worry about gargling warm water beforeyou come: The host will lead a vocal warm-up and you'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive. Then for the rest of the evening, kick-back, relax and participate in Grease—dressing up is strongly encouraged! Be sure to get your tickets online for $20 each to secure your spot. Friday, Oct. 14. 6-10 p.m. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street. $20 each online.
Learning to Drive: This beautifully rendered and ambitious short film, directed by Roderick Stevens, involves the true story of a young man with Down Syndrome who is absolutely resolute in his determination to learn to drive, and so he enlists his scatterbrained brother to teach him how. This beautifully wrought mini-feature is packed with truth, empathy and humor, and was shot in in Sierra Vista and Wilcox, and a bit in Tucson. It stars Connor Long, an award-winning actor and self-advocate stricken with Down syndrome. Stevens says the film has been a passion project of his since 1998, inspired by his brother Andy. Its world premiere is Saturday, Oct. 9, 4:45 P.M. at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. $7.
Literature & Poetry
Hello My Body Is...: Come check out nine of Tucson's spoken word artists talking about their bodies in a twenty-first century world. At this body-loving event, the speakers present their uncensored views on how they introduce their bodies to the world. All ages are welcome to this event, but adult content is at the speakers' discretion. Friday, Oct. 7 6:30 - 8 p.m. Cafe Passe, 415 Fourth Ave. Free.Climate Change + Poetry: Brenda Hillman & Robert Hass: The University of Arizona Poetry Center will feature presentations from eight world-class poets as they address what overlaps, contradictions and confluences climate change and poetry have in common. The event will also include readings and a craft talk over the 2016-17 Reading & Lecture Series. Thursday, Oct. 6 7-8:30 p.m. The University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen Street. Free.
Odyssey Storytelling: Take a seat at the UA's Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center to hear personal stories all about nature. Curated by Tony Paniagua, six of Tucson's storytellers will present their pieces on nature at this all ages event. Thursday, Oct. 6. 7-9 p.m. Flandrau Plantarium and Science Center, 1601 E. University Blvd. $8 general admission, $6 students with ID.
October Book Club: A new month, means a new book! For October, the Tucson Steampunk Society is reading a novel of adventure, time travel, and intrigue, called The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason, which is the start of a new Steampunk series. You can pick up a copy of the book for 10 percent off the cover price at Antigone leading up to the book club meeting.
Sunday, Oct. 9 3:30pm-5pm Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Avenue. Free.
Art
Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life: Have you ever wanted to take a trip to the past and visit Frida Kahlo in her Mexican home? Well, now you can at least feel like you're with the acclaimed artist while at the Tucson Botanical Garden. This exhibit examines Kahlo’s work through the lens of the plants and nature in her paintings and her personal gardens. Tucson Botanical Gardens was selected as the only institution to receive this extraordinary exhibition designed by one of the world’s premier botanical gardens, the New York Botanical Garden. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a re-creation of Frida Kahlo’s Gardens at Casa Azul and the pyramid originally built by Diego Rivera that will now be used to showcase the flowers and plants that inspired the artist. Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life opens Monday, Oct. 10 and runs through May 31, 2017. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Included with Gardens admission.Paint your pet's paw-trait: If you feel like making a masterpiece of your doggo or any other four-legged friend, you can paint its portrait to help raise money for Save the Pets AZ. The non-profit organization works to save animals that are at risk of euthenasia in shelters around Arizona and placing them into proper homes. Don't forget to sign up and pay for for the event by sending a high quality image of your pet to [email protected] and writing your pet's name and the date in the Paypal notes. Saturday, Oct. 8 2 - 5 p.m. Pistache, 3025 N. Campbell Ave. $45 per painting community, art
DIY Photo Transfers on Wood: "Wood" you like to learn a new skill? Well, on Sunday, Oct. 9 the 1st Rate Second Hand Thrift Store (5851 E Speedway Blvd) is giving you that opportunity without having to spare a hughe chunk of your time. Join them as the teach how to transfer your favorite pictures onto wood in only 30 minutes. Not only is this skill great to use for yourself, it can also provide for a gift giving opportunity to a friend. Email [email protected] to register! Sunday, Oct. 9 11-11:30 a.m. 1st Rate 2nd Hand Thrift Store 5851 E Speedway Blvd Free art, community
Raptors!
Raptor Free Flight Opening Day: Hawks, Ravens, Falcons, oh my! Enjoy a day full of a few feathered friends by joining the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum as it brings back Raptor Free Flight. The day consits of a bird walk, bird-themed activities, and two flight shows. Don't miss out on this high flying event! Saturday, Oct. 15 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N Kinney Rd, 85743 Regular Museum admission entertainment
Fitness
Bike and Sell in the Valley: With a successful bike swap in April, Oro Valley Parks and Recreation is back at it again with another Oro Valley Bike Swap Sell on Oct. 8 at the Steam Pump Ranch (10901 N Oracle Rd). If you are looking for a bike to buy and ride or would like to sell your old bike, this is the place to do it. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. and will include: a bike valet, a bike rodeo, food trucks, The Heirloom Farmers Market and a performance by Bill Ganz Western Band! Saturday, Oct. 8 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd Free Community Color Vibe 5K: As October arrives, it is time for the annual Tucson Color Vibe 5K Run. Get blasted with a rainbow of colors as you make your way around the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. This year the color run has paired with HOPE Animal Shelter. Register online. 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.
A Race in Time for Fall: Southern Arizona Road Runners will be hosting this year’s The Great Pumpkin Race on Oct. 9 at the Buckelew Farm (7000 W Ajo Highway) A 5-mile race in the style of cross country, runners will race though the farm which include portions of their corn maze! Participants will also be eligible to win prizes, race day activities like pumpkin carving and kid’s can get their face painted! The proceeds will go to The Arizona Center for Autism. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 11a.m. Registration for the race in online and is $17. Registration on race day will be $20. Sunday, Oct. 9 8a.m.-11 a.m. Buckelew Farms, 7000 W. Ajo Highway. $17 online, $20 on site.
Brewery Bootcamp: It is a truth universally acknowledged that you should always have a beer after a workout. Dragoon is offering a full body regimen followed by post-exercise brews. All fitness levels can participate. Bring your own mat, water, and sweat towel. (21+) 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Oct. 9. $10 per person, which includes one beer. Dragoon Brewing Co., 1859 W. Grant Road #111.
Kids
Free Frights for the Kids: As part of The Loft Cinema’s Loft Jr. monthly free showing series, this months free showing is both relevant and will give you and the kiddos and ghostly good time. Enjoy a free screening of Hotel Transylvania, plus some pre-show activities hosted by the superheros of Mildred & Dildred Toy Store starting at 9:15 a.m. 9:15- 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Free.
Little Angels Kid's Costuming Workshops: Kids love to dress up, adults love to save money to save money. The Little Angels Kid's Costuming Workshops is here to make both happen and help kids create their perfect costume for the Procession of Little Angels, with proceeds benefiting the All Souls Procession. The workshop will take place through Nov. 2 on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
Spooky Times at TIM
Murder on Fourth, an Improv Experience: Tucson Improv Movement (329 E 7th St.) wants to make October as spooky as possible with its month-long special programming. On Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. the Movement will feature Murder on 4th, a improv murder mystery series that will take on every Saturday night in October. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 or $7 at the door. If you think you have what it take to solve murder, put your detective skills to the test. For more information visit: http://www.tucsonimprov.com/calendar Oct. 8 9 p.m. Tucson Improve Movement 329 E 7th St. $5-7.We Were Dead the Whole Time: Starting Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 p.m., the Tucson Improv Movement will kick off its Friday night spooks of October. This free improv event chronicles the tale of two Twilight Zone fanatics and one guy who doesn't fancy the other worldly series, when suddenly seem to enter it themselves. The comedy improv show is free every Friday in October, doors open at 10 p.m. Oct. 7 10:30 p.m. Tucson Improve Movement 329 E 7th St. Free.
Music
Silent Planet: You gotta give mad props to any raucous combo that, a) takes their name from a C.S. Lewis novel and, b) has a frontman/songwriter with a master’s in clinical psychology, who himself has bipolar disorder, and who pens tunes—these heavy, riff-furious metalcore screamos—that feature deceptively complex mentally ill characters. More, the sextet will sometimes suddenly shift to a kind of gone-fishin’ ambience, and then jolt right back to the fury. So, yeah, the hooky din can shock like shock therapy. It’s dynamic as hell. And not since Alice Cooper’s From the Inside or the Ramones “Pinhead” have such bent characters sprung to life in song. This band of miscreants, who made Alternative Press’s prestigious bands to watch list, just got off the Warped Tour too, and they’re more than ready to unload the Moldy Pueblo’s head. With Lifelink, Saturday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. Gary’s Place, 125 W. Ventura St. $12-$14. All ages.
Valley Queen: There’s loveliness inherent in Valley Queen singer Natalie Carol’s mounting voice, and the band’s sweetly languid country-rockish soundscapes. It suggests top-down drives late-night down into Laurel Canyon back in ’68, when guys like Gene Clarke and Papa John Phillips were playing guitars at Mama Cass’s place, and David Crosby was scoring acid off aspiring screenwriter Wojciech Frykowski, and song-goddess Judee Sill was just discovering her songwriting legs. Indeed, this Echo Park quartet has true gentle power—graceful, literate and often melancholy. The rising yet haunting “My Man” is song of the year, this year or any year to come. Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Saturdays, Scott Avenue Stage, on Scott between Broadway and Congress. Free. All ages.
Jock Gang: OK, Danger Mouse digs ’em as do mighty indie pop-noise mastercrafters Deerhunter, who’ve tapped them for support on their current US tour. Such career-affirming backslaps shouldn’t surprise, not when tunes like the noisy pop drone of “Tell Me About It”—with its mocking indifference toward suburban trappings and listenable abstracts that demand repeated listens—lead you to develop new fascinations with brilliant oldsters like Suicide and Neu! We hear this noise-on-melody-on-noise Georgia quintet stun live. With Deerhunter and Aldous Harding on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. 191 Toole, 191 Toole Ave. $20-$22. All ages.
NAMJAM 2016: Kick out the Nam jams, brothers and sisters, and see Reid Park come absolutely alive in the never-say-die spirit of rock ’n’ roll as it applies to everlasting reminiscences of, and tributes to, Vietnam vets everywhere. Dig this: eight different bands will each perform a 45-minute set, among them are Eric Shaffer & the Other Troublemakers, The Snouts, Main Street–Reloaded, The Smoky Bones Band, The Jack, Bold as Love and killer tribute acts Kinda Kinks and the Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience. The event, which also includes raffles, a flag posting and a dove release, will kickoff with a hypnotic Native-American drum-circle performance by Wind Raven and Rainbow Feather. Mayor Jonathan Rothschild will issue a proclamation honoring all Vietnam veterans. This 29th annual live concert and memorial is hosted by the folks at Vietnam Veterans of America, Tucson chapter No. 106. Saturday, Oct. 8th, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Reid Park band shell, 900 S Randolph Way. Free. All ages.
Hubby Jenkins earned his stripes and learned his chops as a busker on the New York City streets, and you can hear that rattle-tat sidewalk empathy in the soul in his voice and playing. It’s in his blood now. This reach-out-touch-you folk and blues master happens to a walking encyclopedia on African-American history and old-time music, and that too informs the beauty and joy in his playing and songs. The 26-year-old Hubby’s a madman on instruments like banjos and guitars (and bones!)—he can pick and rip and thump—and found ones too, like, say, a coat hanger. His rich, powerful voice is so persuasive it glides effortlessly between gentle traditionals of heartbreak to day-to-day proletariat hardships. In 2010 he joined Grammy-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, because they knew it when they saw him. A Real Deal thing, yo. With 13-year-old Delta blues guitar sensation Roman Barten-Sherman. Friday, October 14, 6 p.m. Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. $14-$17.
The Darts: No, this Darts ain’t the 9-piece UK doo-wop group, or the Melbourne-based combo of dubious distinction, nor do they have anything to do with that killer and forgotten CBGB outfit Tuff Darts. This group are The Darts (US), a rousing female quartet that rose from Phoenix’s glorious mod-garage-soul combo Love Me Nots and features that band’s dynamic soul-stirring singer and writer (and municipal court judge) Nicole Laurenne and bassist Christina Nunez, as well drummer Rikki Styxx (from The Two Tens) and Michelle guitarist Balderrama (from Brainspoon). The new L.A.-Phoenix supergroup recently completed one EP of punchy, fizzy-banging pop, the kind whose melodies rise from sweet rosy beds of harmonic distortion and pummeling rhythms, and whose singsong refrains would do both Tommy James (Shondells-era) and Suzi Quatro proud. They’ve a full-length dropping spring 2017. If they are anything like their previous bands then step back, punk. With Tucson’s own Sugar Stains, and The Surfboards. Wednesday, Oct 12, 9 p.m. The Flycatcher, 340 E. 6th St. 21+. Free.
Zachary Kibbee creates propulsive, huge-chorus soul-blues, with a sort of ’60s garage-pop tint (listen to the “I’m Not Your Stepping Stone” curve of Kibbee’s great “Readin’ Your Will”). You’ve heard his songs in film and TV soundtracks, but that’s how it works. The best music is often discovered in TV and films. In fact, his skull-invading hit “My Own Two Feet” pimped both a Microsoft campaign and Jackie Chan’s Skiptrace film. Cha-ching! But listen man, don’t hold the corporate shit against him ’cause the guy can pen and sing an irresistible, powerful, hook-filled tune, and folks around the country are responding in kind to that fact. The L.A.-based songwriter/guitarist also has a backing band that he’s taking out on his debut national tour, and they’re in Tucson on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 9 p.m. The Loudhouse Bar and Grill, 915 W. Prince Road. 21+.
Jackson Browne: The man who wrote what might be the best folk-rock song ever when he was all of 16 (“These Days”) still carries the warm torch of singer/songwriter folk-rock to the masses. No longer viable at radio or in pop media, but it doesn’t matter, Browne has managed to transcend all that noise with things he was born with—the writing and the playing and the voice, all of which has moved millions of people with deceptively simple tales of workaday lives and workaday loves. His humanitarian work is beyond reproach too. It’s needless to go on. This solo acoustic set will sellout so get your tickets early. Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 17 West Congress.
Una Noche de Corridos (A Night of Ballads): Corridos tell human stories in song, of people and events, sacred places even, and are born of insights from experience, and hard-earned wisdoms, often involving unquenchable lusts and avarice. Modern corridos from throughout the last 100 years tell of drug traffickers and old-time bootleggers and whiskey-soaked heroes and martyred gunslingers, fallen women and corrupt border agents and so on. Songs become a sort of running monologue on aspects of life, romantically filled with beauty, tragedy and hidden truths, as well as haunting refrains. It’s some of the most honest storytelling you’ll ever hear in song on earth. This Noche de Corridos (A Night of Ballads) will feature guitarist Juan Aguilar and other local musicians performing Mexican corridos in Spanish. The music will be preceded by a short lecture, “An Introduction to the Corrido,” by Bob Diaz, the Special Collections curator for the performing arts. Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m. At the UA Special Collections Library, 510 E University Blvd. All Ages. Free.
Nightlife
Dance of the Dead 2016: Night of the Wild Hunt is a fundraiser to benefit the All Souls Procession. Channel your hunter ancestors, dress up as both the wild and the tamed and join the Night of the Wild masquerade. Accompany your dancing with dining and drinking with performances by Vox Urbana, Logan “Dirtyverbs” Phillips and Dj Aqua. Oct. 8. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E Toole Ave. $10.The 3rd Annual Arizona Burlesque Festival: Escape reality for the weekend and immerse yourself in two nights of some of the worlds best Burlesque, right here in Southern Arizona. For the third year in a row, Tucson will be the host for the Arizona Buurlesque Festival. The first night of festivites will be held at The Hut and the last hoorah will be at Pima Community College West Campus. Don't miss a weekend to see the best and brightest of Burlesque with your own eyes. Oct. 14-15. Friday 8 p.m. The Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave. Saturday 11 p.m. Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Friday: VIP $15, general admission $10. Saturday $25.
Community
Tour the Tucson Archives: In honor of National Archives Month, the Arizona Historical Society will open its doors to a special, behind-the-scenes look at the library archives. This all ages event will feature a guided tour of the archives in the AHS reading room with a special selection of archival material. Don't forget to RSVP by emailing: [email protected] or calling 520-617-1157 Friday, Oct. 7 4 -6 p.m. Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. Free community, free stuffI'm a Survivor: In need of advice? Listen to women that have been through it and have lived to tell the tale. These women are survivors and they are ready to tell their stories. Join the discussion at The Flycatcher (340 E. 6th St.) on Wednesday Oct. 13. Wednesday, Oct. 12 7:30 p.m. The Flycatcher 340 E. 6th St. Free Community
QTPOC Fest: Tucson is great in a lot of ways, but there really aren't that many queer spaces—let alone queer spaces made for and fun by people of color. Enter QTPOC Fest, a two-day festival making space for locals who identify as a queer, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, gay, asexual, intersex, femme, genderqueer, gender nonconforming people of color. Anyone is welcome to attend the second day of the event (day one is a mix and mingle for QTPOC people only), but are respectfully asked to make space for persons who identify along the aforementioned spectra. There will be workshops (learn how to do stenciling and how to keep your finances in order), entertainment and free food. Want to throw some support towards the event organizers? Here's their GoFundMe page. Oct. 14-15. La Pilita Cultural Center, 420 S. Main Ave. Free.
Pima to Showcase its Science: Pima Community College will be hosting an Innovation Challenge Showcase on Oct. 15 at there West Campus (2202 W. Anklam Rd.) Take part in interactive exhibits, attend workshops on smart cities, STEM jobs, space technology, sustainability, and global opportunities and even hear from NASA/JPL engineer Nagin Cox talk about innovation and entrepreneurship! The event is from 1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. and enjoy food trucks and a DJ at this free, all-ages event. Saturday, Oct. 15 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Pima Community College's West Campus 2202 W. Anklam Rd. Free Community, Arts,Technology
City Chic, a Fashion Show, Art Exhibit and Party: Get ready for not one but three days of art, fashion and rock 'n roll at Hotel Congress and the Rialto Theatre. Join artist and musician Caesar Padilla as he show cases his micro-vintage rock 'n roll t-shirt collection at Hotel Congress event for VIP ticket holders only. This vintage fashion collector is the owner of Cherry Vintage and supplied clothing for major films like "American Hustle" and "American Gangster." Later, head on over to the Rialto Theatre for a super chic fashion show featuring works from local, regional and national designers. A peak of Padilla's fashion on HBO's Vinyl will also be a special highlight at the event as well as musical guest Jason Maek and Zayna of Maek. Oct. 13 Hotel Congress with Caesar Padilla (VIP tickets holders only): 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Rialto Theater Fashion Show: 7:30 - 10 p.m. Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St., Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. GA Tickets: $20- $50 fashion, community
The Great Cartoon Debate of 2016: As the height of election season tensions can get high. Luckily, the UA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and The Loft Cinema are giving you an opportunity to take a load off, while staying informed. On this night, left-wing Arizona Daily Star cartoonist David Fitzsimmons, will take on right-wing Chicago Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis, as they analyze the election from the perspective of cartoons. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10. Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $12.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
A wild night that will help a beloved Tucson event, Dance of the Dead 2016: Night of the Wild Hunt is a fundraiser to benefit the All Souls Procession Workshops that will be taking place on Oct. 8 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Borderlands Brewing Company (119 E Toole Ave.)
The event itself ties into this year All Souls Procession 2016 finale theme: The Hunter & The Hunted. The organizers of All Souls said it best about this years theme:
For 2016, we are exploring the ancient relationship between the Hunter and the Hunted. The relationship between predator and prey is deeply embedded in our ancestral memories, in the most primal gods and goddesses of human culture, in our faded understanding of ourselves as part of the natural world.Channel your hunter ancestors, dress up as both the wild and the tamed and join the Night of the Wild masquerade. Accompany your dancing with dining and drinking with performances by Vox Urbana, Logan “Dirtyverbs” Phillips and Dj Aqua.
Tickets are $10 at the door. For more info, visit their website and the event's Facebook page.
Tags: Hunters , All Souls , Wild , Dancing , Dining , Drinking
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Your Weekly guide to keeping busy in the Old Pueblo.
Pick of the Week
Tucson Modernism Week: Dive into our town’s mid-century modernist architecture with Tucson Modernism Week, an extravaganza of tours, lectures, exhibitions, movies and parties. Festivities include a Vintage Trailer show, an unusual architectural bus trip to Nogales, Ariz, a lecture on American Modern Architecture in Alfred Hitchcock's Cinematic Space, a tour of the diner most recently known as Chaffins, self guided tours of six Tucson homes—and so much more. Grab your calendar and read more about the events in this week's Weekly.
Food & Booze
World Margarita Championship: This 10th Annual Margarita Championship is back again! Join the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Tucson Originals as they partner to bring serve up an unforgettable evening of tequila and southwest cuisine. Tickets are $55, and are expected to sell out. Friday, Sept. 30 6 p.m. The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr. $55 each. 21+.
Booze, Blues and BBQ: Enjoy some whiskey while you learn about the making of your favorite spirit from Charlie Garrison of the Garrison Brothers distillery from Hye, Texas and Stephan Paul of Hamilton Distillery. The two whiskey connoisseurs will be at the bar to chat about their booze at this whiskey seminar. Guests can enjoy some custom tasting flights that highlight the spirits of the two distilleries. There will be blues, snacks and (of course) whiskey all night long. Thursday, Sept. 29 3-4 p.m. The Good Oak Bar, 316 E. Congress St.
Pick of the Week
Tucson Modernism Week: Dive into our town’s mid-century modernist architecture with Tucson Modernism Week, an extravaganza of tours, lectures, exhibitions, movies and parties. Festivities include a Vintage Trailer show, an unusual architectural bus trip to Nogales, Ariz, a lecture on American Modern Architecture in Alfred Hitchcock's Cinematic Space, a tour of the diner most recently known as Chaffins, self guided tours of six Tucson homes—and so much more. Grab your calendar and read more about the events in this week's Weekly. Food & Booze
World Margarita Championship: This 10th Annual Margarita Championship is back again! Join the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Tucson Originals as they partner to bring serve up an unforgettable evening of tequila and southwest cuisine. Tickets are $55, and are expected to sell out. Friday, Sept. 30 6 p.m. The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr. $55 each. 21+.Booze, Blues and BBQ: Enjoy some whiskey while you learn about the making of your favorite spirit from Charlie Garrison of the Garrison Brothers distillery from Hye, Texas and Stephan Paul of Hamilton Distillery. The two whiskey connoisseurs will be at the bar to chat about their booze at this whiskey seminar. Guests can enjoy some custom tasting flights that highlight the spirits of the two distilleries. There will be blues, snacks and (of course) whiskey all night long. Thursday, Sept. 29 3-4 p.m. The Good Oak Bar, 316 E. Congress St.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Whiskey lovers, Good Oak Bar (316 E. Congress St.) is calling your name this Thursday, Sept. 29.
If you want an education experience all about whiskey, get excited because Charlie Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distillery in Texas is hosting a seminar at the bar from 3-4 p.m. You'll want to RSVP for the event and it'll cost you $10.
The party really begins at the 6 p.m. with Garrison and Tucson's Stephen Paul from Hamilton Distillery, both of whom will be hanging out during the event to talk about their original whiskeys.
What more can you ask for? Good Oak promises bourbon-friendly food (including barbecue burgers!) on the menu, plus country and blues vinyl all night long.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
There's an estimated 32 million people in the U.S. who attend music festivals each year and that number continues to rise because of popular demand from millennials around the country. And as a frequent festival-goer myself, it seems as if Tucson has officially jumped on the popular bandwagon and is now offering two major shows to kick-start festival season this October.
To start off the month, Oro Valley Music Festival will be swinging by the Oro Valley Marketplace (955 W. Vistoso Highlands Drive) for a two-day event Oct. 1-2 and will include live performances from Billy Currington, ID Nail, Daughtry, Colbie Caillat, Simple Plan and many more. The festival claims to be "the next best thing to hit Tucson," and with this line-up, I don't think they are messing around.
And it doesn't end there...
To round off the month, Dusk Music Festival will be held right before Halloween weekend on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Rillito Park Race Track (4502 N. 1st Avenue), and will include performances from Matt and Kim, RL Grime, A-Trak, DJ Mustard, Danny Brown, Calexico, Wild Belle and Luna Aura. This festival has more of an "electronic feel" to it as well as more indie-based genres that will leave you feeling like a kid again.
To start off the month, Oro Valley Music Festival will be swinging by the Oro Valley Marketplace (955 W. Vistoso Highlands Drive) for a two-day event Oct. 1-2 and will include live performances from Billy Currington, ID Nail, Daughtry, Colbie Caillat, Simple Plan and many more. The festival claims to be "the next best thing to hit Tucson," and with this line-up, I don't think they are messing around.
And it doesn't end there...
To round off the month, Dusk Music Festival will be held right before Halloween weekend on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Rillito Park Race Track (4502 N. 1st Avenue), and will include performances from Matt and Kim, RL Grime, A-Trak, DJ Mustard, Danny Brown, Calexico, Wild Belle and Luna Aura. This festival has more of an "electronic feel" to it as well as more indie-based genres that will leave you feeling like a kid again.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Your Weekly guide to keeping busy in the Old Pueblo.
Food & Booze
Arizona Wine Dinner: If you're looking for a fun, night out with delicious food and wine, be sure to check out the Arizona Wine Dinner at Maynards Market & Kitchen. All the food will be prepared by the Maynards Kitchen team to complement hand crafted wines from the wonderful state of Arizona. Each ticket costs $69 and includes all the meals, tax and gratuity! 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave. $69 each.
World Margarita Championship: This 10th Annual Margarita Championship is back again! The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Tucson Originals partner together to bring you an unforgettable evening of spirited cocktail competitions, tastings of world-class margaritas and tequilas, southwest cuisines and more. Tickets are $55 and this is also a 21+ event and tickets are expected to sell out, so get yours quickly while you can! Friday, Sept. 30. 6 p.m. The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. $55 each.
Taste of Tucson: Have an appetite to show your town pride? Joining the Tucson Originals as they host the second annual Taste of Tucson on Sunday, Sept. 25. Among the 16 restaurants who will be at the festi-val: Kingfisher Bar and Grill, Fresco Pizzeria and Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Baker/Bistro. You’ll also enjoy music, raffles, games and spot for kids to play. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 2 p.m. at the northwest corner of Reid Park. Admission is free but you’ll have to pay for your food. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. Reid Park, Reid Park, 100 Country Club Road.
Festivals
40th Annual Greek Tucson Greek Festival: Come celebrate Greek traditions at Tucson's 40th Annual Greek Festival at the St. Demetrios Orthodox Church! The event is being held for four days this month from Friday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 25. There will be a variety of foods, drinks and entertainment. The festival will hold concerts from local Greek music groups and award-winning Panathenian Dancers. There will also be a Greek Market that will offer traditional breads, pastries, cheese, olives, hummus, jewelry, clothing and much more. The event is $3 per person and is free for children under 12, active duty military, fire police and first responders with ID card. Times very by day, check in on their website. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 East Fort Lowell Road. $3, free for children under 12.
Food & Booze
Arizona Wine Dinner: If you're looking for a fun, night out with delicious food and wine, be sure to check out the Arizona Wine Dinner at Maynards Market & Kitchen. All the food will be prepared by the Maynards Kitchen team to complement hand crafted wines from the wonderful state of Arizona. Each ticket costs $69 and includes all the meals, tax and gratuity! 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave. $69 each. World Margarita Championship: This 10th Annual Margarita Championship is back again! The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Tucson Originals partner together to bring you an unforgettable evening of spirited cocktail competitions, tastings of world-class margaritas and tequilas, southwest cuisines and more. Tickets are $55 and this is also a 21+ event and tickets are expected to sell out, so get yours quickly while you can! Friday, Sept. 30. 6 p.m. The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. $55 each.
Taste of Tucson: Have an appetite to show your town pride? Joining the Tucson Originals as they host the second annual Taste of Tucson on Sunday, Sept. 25. Among the 16 restaurants who will be at the festi-val: Kingfisher Bar and Grill, Fresco Pizzeria and Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Baker/Bistro. You’ll also enjoy music, raffles, games and spot for kids to play. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 2 p.m. at the northwest corner of Reid Park. Admission is free but you’ll have to pay for your food. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. Reid Park, Reid Park, 100 Country Club Road.
Festivals
40th Annual Greek Tucson Greek Festival: Come celebrate Greek traditions at Tucson's 40th Annual Greek Festival at the St. Demetrios Orthodox Church! The event is being held for four days this month from Friday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 25. There will be a variety of foods, drinks and entertainment. The festival will hold concerts from local Greek music groups and award-winning Panathenian Dancers. There will also be a Greek Market that will offer traditional breads, pastries, cheese, olives, hummus, jewelry, clothing and much more. The event is $3 per person and is free for children under 12, active duty military, fire police and first responders with ID card. Times very by day, check in on their website. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 East Fort Lowell Road. $3, free for children under 12. Wednesday, September 21, 2016
As September comes to an end, it is finally that time of year once again. The annual Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival is upon us in just two short weeks. Tucson Meet Yourself is a festival that celebrates Tucson in all of its glory, bringing together local artisans, musicians, cooks and dancers, and putting them all in once place with the goal of spending a weekend celebrating the history and traditions that make Tucson so great.
This year Tucson Meet Yourself is looking for volunteers to make the 43-year-old festival a reality once again. Volunteering to help with Tucson Meet Yourself is a perfect way to give back to our community that gives us so much daily.
Visit http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/volunteer/ for steps on how to sign up to help.
This year Tucson Meet Yourself is looking for volunteers to make the 43-year-old festival a reality once again. Volunteering to help with Tucson Meet Yourself is a perfect way to give back to our community that gives us so much daily.
Visit http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/volunteer/ for steps on how to sign up to help.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
There's an event for all the fruit fanatics out there and it's coming to you this Saturday, Sept. 24. The Annual Pomegranate Festival will be coming to Tucson's Mission Gardens, 946 W. Mission Ln., for the second year in row from 9-11 a.m.
Brought on by the Friends of Tucson's Birthplace in conjunction with the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture, the festival is a free, all ages event. Festival goers can enjoy the wide variety of pomegranates with other fruit enthusiasts as well as music, tastings and presentations from Jesus Garcia, Nina Sajovec and Alfredo Gonzalez.
You don't want to be caught off guard of your fruit knowledge at this homage to pomegranates.
Here are few fruit facts to know before going to the Pomegranate Festival:
- Pomegranates are in season from September to February in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, the fruit is in season from March to May.
- The pomegranate originated from the Mediterranean area. Today, it is cultivated all over the world including California and Arizona.
- In ancient Greece, the pomegranate was regarded as "the fruit of the dead."
Click here for more information on the festival.
Brought on by the Friends of Tucson's Birthplace in conjunction with the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture, the festival is a free, all ages event. Festival goers can enjoy the wide variety of pomegranates with other fruit enthusiasts as well as music, tastings and presentations from Jesus Garcia, Nina Sajovec and Alfredo Gonzalez.
You don't want to be caught off guard of your fruit knowledge at this homage to pomegranates.
Here are few fruit facts to know before going to the Pomegranate Festival:
- Pomegranates are in season from September to February in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, the fruit is in season from March to May.
- The pomegranate originated from the Mediterranean area. Today, it is cultivated all over the world including California and Arizona.
- In ancient Greece, the pomegranate was regarded as "the fruit of the dead."
Click here for more information on the festival.
Tags: food , seeds , juicy , juice , trees , garden , flowers , agriculture
