On Saturday, Nov. 3 UA Cooperative Extension’s Garden Kitchen will host the sixth annual Desert Foods Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Garden Kitchen. The celebration is free with demonstrations and tasting of foods native to the Southwest.

Learn how to create healthy meals using ingredients such as cholla buds, tepary beans, mesquite flour, nopales and prickly pear fruit. There will be a variety of activities and information on native foods and community resources from community partners.

Enjoy the physical activity station, salsa with Ritmos Latinos dance club, dance with the Arizona Swing Cats, create sugar garden skulls with the Pima County Public Library’s Seed Library and participate in other fun and informative garden activities, such as plant-a-seed with a chance to win gardening prizes. All are welcome. Free admission.

5 Facts About The Garden Kitchen:

1. They serve over 50,000 community members every year.
2. They encourage Pima County to make healthy choices and build community wellness through food, fitness and gardening education.
3. They host Fit First Saturdays monthly and offer a physical activity class, a food demonstration and a gardening class.
4. They work to implement Policy, Systems and Environmental changes throughout Pima County to tackle health issues like obesity, diabetes, cancer and other chronic diseases.
5. They partner with a variety of organizations throughout Pima County to make healthy choices more available and practical in the community by providing guidance, resources and technical assistance.

No Boundaries. The Wilde Meyer Gallery's November art show isn't constrained to one single theme—in fact, with a title like "no boundaries," it's not constrained in any way at all. This eclectic show is all about letting artists' imaginations run wild, whether they're depicting Tucson landscapes, abstract wildlife or patched-together people. Rudie van Brussel, Peggy McGivern, Maura Allen and Sarah Webber are among the exhibiting artists. The opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 will have traditional Mexican Day of the Dead refreshments. The only boundary the exhibit does have is time—it's only up for the month of November! Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2870 E. Skyline Drive, suite 170. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Free. Details Here.

Free First Thursdays at TMA. The Tucson Museum of Art is always worth visiting, but it's  especially worth visiting when admission is free, and when there's all sorts of Dia de los Muertos activities going on. On this month's agenda: performances by Backup Brass Band, a procession by the All Souls Procession founder, Susan K Johnson, and the Cholla High Magnet High School Mariachi band. You can also make some of your own art and poetry activities, check out the altars and art installations created by local students (plus one by the Consulate of Mexico), pick up some snacks from Marwa Alfandi Syrian Sweets and get some Dia de Los Muertos-inspired hair and makeup by Belle Starr Salon. 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, 140 N. Main Ave. Free. Details Here.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. If you haven't read this award-winning novel, you're going to want to. But with this showing of the play coming to town, directed by Cynthia Meier and with music direction and original composition by Jake Sorgen, you might want to wait until after you've seen the show live. The story follows 15-year-old Christopher, an autistic savant, who launches an investigation when he finds his neighbor's murdered dog and ends up opening up a whole world full of secrets. It's heartbreaking and fascinating and gripping on the page, and is bound to be even more so on the stage. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Thursday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 18. The Rogue Theatre at the Historic Y, 300 E. University Blvd. $28 for preview shows on Thursday, Nov. 1, and Friday, Nov. 2. $38 all other shows. Details Here.

Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Dealbreakers. What are some dealbreakers for you? Do you not date guys who wear turtlenecks? Would you not take a job if it required you to come in every morning at 5 a.m.? Would you never move into a house without a microwave? This month, Ethel Lee-Miller has curated a selection of six storytellers who will be telling stories about dealbreakers in several lives. There's an anthropology professor, a jigsaw puzzle enthusiast, three authors and a geologist, which goes to show you that, truly, everyone has their dealbreakers. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. The Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, 330 E. Seventh St. $10 GA, $7 students. Details Here.

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Help bring awareness to liver disease and provide financial support for educational programs and patient services to the millions of Americans battling one of the 100 known liver diseases, on Saturday's Liver Life Walk.

Every walker is provided with sample emails, a personal fundraising page and staff to provide guidance and fundraising (online or through mail) support.

Walkers who raise $100 or more will receive the National Walk Shirt. Walkers who raise $250 or more will receive additional fundraising prizes. The National Silver Sponsor is Salix Pharmaceuticals and the National Partner is CVS Specialty who help by offering product discounts to participants, providing product donations to the event and financial support.

The event features activities for kids, food, entertainment and information about the American Liver Foundation.

More than 10,000 people from across the country come together and raise almost $2 million annually. The event is free, but registration is required either before the event or at the event and there is no fundraising requirement, but walkers are strongly encouraged to raise a minimum of $100.

Form a team of family members, friends or colleagues and walk and fundraise together to make a difference in the fight against liver disease!

Liver Life Walk will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

5 Facts about the American Liver Foundation:

1. Their education programs reached approximately 46,000 people in 2016.
2. They are the leading source of information on liver health and liver disease.
3. Their toll-free National Helpline and 16 divisions across the country provide support to patients, families, caregivers and the public by phone, email and community outreach.
4. Their National Helpline volume doubled in 2016 with nearly 12,000 inquiries.
5. They have provided almost $26 million in research funding to over 840 early career investigators. 

The Equality Tour is coming to Tucson. The event is organized by Equal Means Equal, a charitable organization of the Heroica Foundation. The Equality Tour will feature speakers and comedic and musical performances all in support of passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

The Equal Rights Amendment is a proposed amendment to the U.S Constitution that would guarantee equal rights to both men and women, which would work to eliminate gender pay gaps.

So far, 37 of the 38 states needed to amend the U.S Constitution to include women have voted to ratify, with Nevada and Illinois voting yes in just the past year and a half. Arizona has the potential to be a history-making state because the amendment will only be passed if one more state ratifies. 

Speakers at the event will include Kamala Lopez, the executive director of Equal Means Equal, Pamela Powers, Arizona State Representative of District 9, Victoria Steele, candidate for Arizona State Representative District 9, Athena Salman, Arizona State Senator of District 26 and Natalie White, Co-Director of Equal Means Equal and Feminist Artist.

The musical performance is Voices for Change (VFC), a community organization that brings awareness to important social and political issues through music. Soloists will include Ali Handal, Jason Chu and Anthony Fedorov.

Also at the event will be Nobody's Funny, a team of stand-up comics. Performing comics include Samantha Baxley, Buffy Metler, Eugenia Kuzmin, Joel Marshall, Or Mash and Jessica Winther.

The free event will be on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. and will be located at the MSA Annex Festival Grounds near the Mercado at 267 S. Avenida Del Convento.

To purchase free tickets for admission or for more information about Equal Means Equal, visit: http://equalmeansequal.org/

Halloween Night at Hotel Congress. If you missed the big party at Congress on Friday and thought you were all out of luck, think again because HoCo is partying once more for Halloween night. The event will include all you know and love about a great night out at Congress plus costumes! So make sure your outfit includes dancing shoes and head on downtown. Doors open at 5 p.m. and entrance is free before 9 p.m. After the clock strikes 9 p.m. entrance will set you back $5. 311 E. Congress. 21+. Details here.

The Halloween & Poltergeist Double Feature Terror-thon. Get spooky at The Loft this Halloween with their double feature Terror-thon. Halloween is up first, playing at 7 p.m. and Poltergeist follows at 8:50 p.m. If you aren't scared out of your seat, the best part about the whole event just might be the free candy for anyone in costume! So, don your spookiest garb and head over to The Loft to see the ghosts, ghouls and goblins of Tucson turn out to watch some of the best  Halloween classics. Details here.

Ladies Night Out & Halloween Party at Cobra Arcade Bar. If you have every dreamed about playing your favorite arcade game dressed as your favorite arcade character, this is the event for you! Dress up in your best costumes for a night of game-filled fun. Doors open at 4 p.m. and it's happy our until 8 p.m. 63 E. Congress Street. Details here.

If you a are looking for something a little more kid-friendly and don't want to take the kids good old-fashioned trick-or-treating, there are a bunch of Trunk-Or-Treat events happening around town on Halloween evening. Check out the one at University City Church, the one at Urban City Tabernacle, the Halloween Bash at Pump it Up,  or Spooky Toddler Storytime at the Eckstrom-Columbus Library.

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Automata: Miniature Mechanized Narratives. Do you know what an automaton is? It’s a little scene that comes to life, traditionally with clockwork mechanisms, but, today, often with a crank that the viewer is invited to wind up to bring the scene to life him or herself. At this exhibit, you’ll see more than 40 of these charming lil’ creations. Watch a heart use friction to rotate a series of spheres in “Love Makes the World Go Round,” or watch a figurine “levitate” in Pierre Mayer’s “Fechner’s Levitation on Stool.” This exhibit is from the collection of metalsmith Michael Croft, and includes the whimsical, clever work of 23 contemporary artists. Showing through Jan. 27. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays and closed Mondays and major holidays. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. $9 GA, $8 senior, $6 students and youth 4 to 17. Details here.

Halloween Event at The Fox. Join the ghosts and ghouls at The Fox Theatre for their spooky Halloween event including the original Halloween Film (1978). This year marks the 40th anniversary of the classic horror movie starring Donald Pleasence, Jaime Lee Curtis and Tony Moran. To make a whole evening out of the show, join events in the lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. For those who really want to keep the fun going, there will be a Ghost Hunt at 9:30 p.m. to midnight where you can hunt ghosts in the dark and empty Fox Theatre armed with paranormal hunting equipment. Tickets for the film are $5, tickets for the Ghost Hunt are $25. Pick your poison! 17 W Congress St. Details here.

Sugar Skulls Decorating. We are officially in the season where one holiday seems to lead right into the next, so if you are done with Halloween and can't wait for Día de los Muertos to roll around, this is the event for you! Decorate your very own sugar skull with sequins, feathers, glitter and more at the Quincie Douglas Library. All supplies will be provided, but the event is first come first served. 1585 E. 36 Street. 3:30-5:30 pm. Free. Details here.

Lowe's Food Truck Roundup. There is some sacred unwritten rule that says food from a truck is delicious, it's just a rule. Well today you are in luck because a whole bunch of food trucks are going to park up in one spot for one yummy traffic jam. Food trucks in attendance will include Meatball Madness, Haus of Brats, Nhu Lan Vietnamese Food and Don Pedro's Peruvian Bistro. The event runs from 5-8 p.m. at 4075 W Ina Rd. Details here.

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Tucson Comic-Con will take place on Friday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m., Saturday Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. and Sunday Nov. 4. at 10 a.m. at the Tucson Convention Center. The mission is “Pop Culture for All”.

The 11th annual Tucson Comic-Con is presented by Zia Records. It is dedicated to bringing a community-based pop culture experience. They will have TV and movie celebrities, comic book creators, artists, costume groups, photo ops, games, panels, a scavenger hunt and a Kid Zone.

Tucson Comic-Con was founded by Mike Olivares and began as a single-day event with 500 fans. Over the years the event has now grown into the three day festival it is today, complete with all your favorite comic-related activities and over 10,000 attendees each year.

The celebrity guests include Jake “The Snake” Roberts who is known for his work with the World Wrestling Federation, Tim Rose who is most famous for his character Admiral Ackbar in Star Wars, Rachel Lillis who is best known for her work in Pokémon and Kirk R. Thatcher who is an Emmy award winning writer/producer for Dinosaurs, Muppet Treasure Island and numerous Muppet films.

Comic industry guests include Dennis O’Neil, an acclaimed comic book writer and editor, Budd Root, whose first comic book Cavewoman has been continually published for well over 20 years making it one of the longest running independent titles in recent memory, Sina Grace, writer and artist who drew several series, Dan Mendoza, creator of Zombie Tramp in 2009, Dawn Mcteigue, a comic book artist and Eric M. Esquivel, a comic book author.

The annual costume contest will take place at the Tucson Convention Center’s Leo Rich Theater on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. with the youth costume contest a little earlier in the day at 2 p.m.

Halloween (1978): A classic 1978 horror film, John Carpenter's Halloween will be showing Monday night at 9:30 p.m. at The Loft Cinema. It's both an original and cheaper than seeing the newest Halloween movie, a sequel to the first one. Sounds like a win-win! You'll be sure to double check your back seat after you get in your car. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Details Here.

Comedy at the Wench: Died Laughing! Get away from all the spooky pop ups and get a good laugh Monday night. Comedians throughout Tucson will be dressing up as their favorite comedians and bring them "Back from the Dead". There will be plenty of food and drinks all night long. 21+. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 424 S. 4th Ave. Details Here.

Four Fists: There must be something in that hostile northern air that makes Minneapolis churn out so many great rappers, and the duo in Four Fists is no exception. The band comprises P.O.S (of Doomtree and Rhymesayers) and Astronautalis (who's worked with Tegan & Sara and Bon Iver). Although Four Fists' debut EP came out in 2013, they released their debut album just this month. Their particular style of abstract hip-hop is aggressive yet thoughtful, in that they'll either meet you in an alleyway or a library (as evinced by their band name being an F. Scott Fitzgerald reference). Their new album, 6666 speaks from the heart showing their talents and create work that bristles with a collective tension. Doors open at 7:00 and show starts at 8:00. 191 E. Toole Ave. Details Here.

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The Surly Wench pub is hosting the 5th Annual Manly Manlesque Halloweener Cocktoberfest, Friday Oct. 26 starting at 10 p.m., doors open at 9 p.m.!

The Manly Manlesque show puts the “burly” in burlesque. The guys are ready to to jump on stage and give you plenty of tricks and treats!

Truly an experience of its own, the Manlesque is never short of shrieks and shrills from an audience of Tucson's smuttiest boys and girls! Grab some drinks and embrace the kinks! In no time, you'll be wanting to pull out some bills for all of those heady dills!

"Our show embraces hair, muscle, tattoos, blue collars and all that is masculine. And then we strip."

Hosted by the hilarious Stephka Von Snatch, it is not uncommon for The Manlesque to theme its booty shakin', junk swangin' performances around holidays. Thumbs up from past spectacles like the Jingle Balls pastiche, Valentine's Day performances, Mother Lovers Day display.

It is as sensual as it is silly, as ridiculous and robust as these men absolutely givin' themselves to the stage.

There are some are also some woo-ing women woven in between the line up of scantily clad men.

There’s no other show like it! Wear your Halloween costume and enter our contest!

Get up and personal with VIP seating for $20(advanced sales through ticket link), or general standing room for $10(available at the door night of show)

The Surly Wench is located at 424 N 4th Ave.

Nightmare on Congress St. Three stages. Four bands. Fifth Avenue. It’s all going down even bigger and better than ever, because this year, Hotel Congress is taking over Fifth Avenue and adding a third stage on the street. The hotel will be decked out, and performances by The Michigan Rattlers, Black Mood, Alien Atmosphere, The Surfbroads, RJ RipDee and El Tambo will go late into the night. But the highlight? The insane costume contests with more than $3,000 in prizes. So don’t forget to bring your costume—this night, and a lot more than that, could end up paying for itself. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. $10 GA or $30 VIP. 21+. Details Here.

Halloween Party at Kartchner Caverns? What’s a spookier venue than a cavern? While you try to think of a suitable answer, head on over to Kartchner this Friday evening for some Halloween fun with the kids. There will be plenty of games, crafts, prizes and chances to learn about Halloween’s favorite animal, the bat. And don’t forget to dress up! (Seriously, any reason to wear a Halloween costume more than one time is a good enough reason for us.) Entry is $7 per vehicle OR one non-perishable food item for each member of your party, to be donated to the Benson Food Bank. A Halloween with heart! 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Kartchner Caverns State Park, 2980 AZ-90, Benson. Details Here.

Boo at the Zoo 2018. There’s nothing like a stroll through the Egyptian catacombs, or down Scarecrow Alley, or through a good ol’ western skele-town to get you in the Halloween spirit. But  is there a way to access all of those in one night? Yes! You can even do it three nights in a row, if you want. You and your family can stroll through all of the zoo’s special Halloween areas and stop to play games and meet your favorite superheroes and princesses, as well as a magical wizard, along the way. Check out the fall zone, the steam punk entourage, the winter wonderland, the Pirates of the Scare-ibbean area and Dr. Z’s Mad LAB learning center. Older kids might like the Crandell Glass Scary Loop, and everyone will like the pumpkin patch. 6 to 8 p.m. (with 5:30 p.m. early admission for zoo members). Friday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Oct. 28. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $10 non-members, $8 members, free for kids 2 and under. Details Here.

Oro Valley’s Halloween Spooktacular. This Oro Valley Community Center tradition is like fine wine, in that it’s only gotten better with time. It is not like fine wine in that it is perfect for kids to enjoy. This year, there’s hay rides, more food options and accommodations for more than a thousand costumed kiddos. As always, themed activities, costumed staff and a live DJ will also be around to keep the party lively. If you haven’t already, get your costume ready now! And maybe get one with a little extra room, because this event has free candy. 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Drive. Free. Details Here.

Gelato Festival Tucson 2018. This is something special that you will not want to miss if you are a gelato lover, or even just an ice-cream lover. As part of a competition between gelato chefs from around the world, the festival serves as an opportunity to see passionate chefs compete for a chance to participate in the 2021 grand finals in Italy and, ultimately, obtain the title of Gelato Festival World Master. The competition looks to spread the culture of artisan Italian gelato and offers guests a selection of high-quality gelato, with tasting to vote for a favorite flavor. Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Oct. 28. 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Details Here.

Casino Del Sol: Oktoberfest. Have you been enjoying Oktoberfest events already and want to get a last one in before October is over? Or have you not been to one yet and still want to get to one? Casino Del Sol is hosting their own Oktoberfest in the AVA Amphitheater including live music, contests, food and beer. Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. 5655 W. Valencia Road. 21+ Details Here.

Feast with the Dearly Departed. Tucson Botanical Gardens is celebrating Dia de los Muertos and Mexican-American culture with a feast with the dearly departed. It’s a day to honor loved ones with personal offerings and mementos; live music, food, drinks, storytelling, face painting and children’s activities will be available. The garden will be filled with dancing skeletons and more. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Details Here.

Halloween Block Party! Who will you choose to represent in the battle of good against evil? In this fun street event, choose to dress up as a good or evil creature and possibly win a cash prize. O’Malleys & The Hut are putting together another block party with four DJs, live bands, food trucks and a costume contest with more than $1,000 in cash prizes. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. 305 N. Fourth Ave. 21+

Rockabilly & Blues BBQ. In its debut version of the event, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort will entertain their guests with a night under the stars with live bands, Harleys, hotrods, local craft beer, contests, costumes, games, prizes and delicious BBQ. The event will begin at the Ventana Golf Course but will then take you to the Coyote Corral for the main event. 6:15 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. 7000 N. Resort Drive. $40. 21+ Details Here.

The Art of Plating. This event takes food and plating and combine them for a unique event. Taking place inside the Copenhagen Furniture Store, guests will get to experience fine wines, artfully plated dishes and live music. Each guests will get to travel from station to station to meet some of Tucson’s top chefs and see how they plate small versions of each dish—and sample it, too! Guests will vote on their favorite station in the People’s Choice Awards. 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. 3660 E. Fort Lowell Road. $75 Details Here.

Lights! Camera! Pops! Not really into classical music, but want to be the kind of person who goes to the symphony? This is the night for you. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra will be playing film scores from hits ranging from the 1930s to some of the biggest recent blockbusters. We’re talkin’ Star Trek, Gone With The Wind, Indiana Jones, On Golden Pond and (of course!) Jaws. Composers will range from Korngold to Steiner to Dave Grusin to John Williams, and TSO’s much-loved former music director, Bob Bernhardt, will be returning to conduct all of the action. Get ready to get nostalgic! 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $15 to $78. Details Here.

Mount Lemmon Gravel Grinder. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t think the phrase “gravel grinder” necessarily has a nice ring to it, we are not judging you—we think it sounds scary too. But if you are the kind of person who enjoys taking 40-, 50- or 60-mile bike rides up the “back side” of the Santa Catalina Mountains along the gravel road that connects Oracle to Summerhaven, you won’t want to miss this. You’ll challenge yourself mentally and physically, and then—hopefully—you’ll reward yourself for a job well done with a day full of festivities, food and drinks at the YMCA-Triangle Y Ranch. This is the third annual iteration of this event, and the first year they’ve added a fun ride and kids’ race. 60 Grind starts at 7:10 a.m., 50 Grind starts at 7:15, 40 Grind starts at 7:20, Fun Ride starts at 8:30 and the Kids’ Race starts at 9. Saturday, Oct. 27. YMCA – Triangle Ranch Camp, 34434 S. Y Camp Road, Oracle. $50 to $60. Details Here.

GLOWeen! It’s the final GLOW! event of the season, so find your most glowing ghoul costume and  head over to the Triangle L. Ranch to get your illumination on one last time. Beautiful art pieces will be lighting up the paths of the event, but if you do your part, you’ll be lighting it up too! The Oracle Art Ensemble and hypnopad will be providing music on the paths, and the Kings of Pleasure will provide music on the mainstage from 9 to 11 p.m. Laurel Wilson will be performing “Death Wears a Miniskirt,” and everyone who’s anyone will be participating in the costume contest! Plus, performances by Circus Amperion, tarot card readings by Felicitas and Chad and food and (non-alcoholic) drinks available all night! 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. $21.44 adults 13 and up, $12.86 kids 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and under. Details Here.

Hooligan’s Horror Halloween Ball. Flam Chen, Tucson’s very own society of fearless fire dancers, is hosting a Halloween party for people who aren’t quite fearless fire dancers themselves, but who  sure do enjoy watching it. Wear a mask to this masquerade ball and you’ll fit right in with Flam Chen’s masked performers, the Hooligans, and their cast of creepy characters like the fire dancing twisted sisters, ravenous aerial arachnids and the blood thirsty rabid DJ VAMPYRAT. Dranx and Fun will perform as guest artists. They’re billing it as the best Halloween party EVER, and it certainly sounds like it’s going to be one for the books. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. MSA Annex, 267 Avenida del Convento. $20 at the door, but $15 if you’re in costume, so don’t be lame. Details Here.

Freddy’s Friday Night Cruise-In & Car Show Trunk or Treat. What could make a car show full of some of the most gorgeous vehicles in town, in the cool fall weather, even better? How about candy? The Freddy’s Car Show, which happens the last Saturday of every month, is having an extra-special car show this week, in which everyone who brings a car is asked to participate in handing out candy, and everyone who attends the free show can trunk-or-treat their way through the lines of cars. Decorate your car, truck, bike or SUV. And most importantly, decorate yourself in your Halloween costume! Car show is 4 to 9 p.m., and trunk-or-treating starts at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Freddy’s/Native Parking lot, 11143 N. Oracle Road. $10 registration for vehicles, free to trunk-or-treat. Details Here.

Wildcats Football. Do you like watching college football at an ungodly hour of the night with teams wearing toxic colored uniforms? If so, then you’re in luck, as the Arizona Wildcats will host the University of Oregon Ducks at Arizona Stadium this Saturday, Oct. 27. The game, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m., pits the Ducks high-powered offense, led by Heisman Trophy candidate QB Justin Herbert, against Arizona’s bipolar defense that features future NFL linebackers Colin Schooler and Kylan Wilborn. This week’s contest is Arizona’s homecoming game, which means there’s sure to be fireworks in the sky during the game, even if the on-field fireworks are kept to a minimum by the Ducks’ staunch defense. Details Here.

Five Awake. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Murphy-Wilmot Library is screening this documentary that tells the story of five women in Louisiana who set out to strengthen their state’s domestic violence prevention laws. The event, sponsored by Gun Violence Prevention Arizona, will also include a panel of community leaders discussing the ways we can reduce domestic violence in our own community. You’ll hear from Anna Harper-Guerrero, executive VP of Emerge; Assistant Chief Carla Johnson of the Tucson Police Department; Judge Wendy Million of Tucson Domestic Violence Court; Tami Sanchez, lead victim advocate for the Pima County Attorney’s Office; and Senator David Bradley, representing LD10. 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Murphy-Wilot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Free. Details Here.

Grapes to Glass Art & Wine Festival. Maynards Market & Kitchen is hosting its fourth annual Grapes to Glass. This event brings together local wines, delicious food, live music, crafts, and regional artwork in a nice venue for wine enthusiasts. In close proximity to Tucson’s Historic Train Depot, the event combines craft and pleasure. 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. 400 N. Toole Ave. $30 Details Here.


Spooky Kids Halloween & Wag-O-Ween. It will be hard to find a cuter event. Along with cute  children dressing up in their favorite Halloween costumes, we will be getting dogs also dressed up in their favorite Halloween costume. On top of that, it’s a great chance to enjoy a meal or drink on Tucson’s historic Fourth Avenue. The pet costume contest will take place at 4 p.m. and then the children costume contest will happen at 6 p.m, both at the Sky and Sand parking lot. Candy and dog treats will be distributed all throughout the event. 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Fourth Ave. Details Here. 

Presto! An Afternoon of Magic, Comedy and Illusion. Tucson is always surprising us with what it has to offer. For example, did you know that we have two of our very own international award-winning illusionists, John Shyrock and Mari Lynn? They’re teaming up with magician/comedian John George for an afternoon of wonder, high-energy and lots and lots of laughter. They’ve performed hundreds of sold-out shows together over the last decade, and now’s your turn to get in on the magic. Have you ever gone to see a kick-ass magic show on a Sunday afternoon and regretted it? We didn’t think so. Get your tickets now. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. $25, with discounts for kids, students, seniors and military. Details Here.

The Green Valley Concert Band outdoor concert. Live music always has a certain power to it. But put a concert underneath a Tucson sunset, and you’re really in for a treat. The band is playing as part of the city’s Joy of Music: Emotion and Variety series, and they’ll have a few seasonally and regionally appropriate delights. Keep an ear out for some spooky Halloween sounds, and stay vigilant so you don’t miss the cowboy singalong opportunity. All are welcome! 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. $10 suggested donation. Details Here.

Ballet Folklorico Tapatio. Ballet Folklorico Tapatio is celebrating 21 years with this anniversary concert. Just in case you haven’t been around Tucson for quite that long, this nonprofit dance group gives kids and young adults the opportunity to learn about Mexican culture and history through dance, and to find their confidence and sense of self-esteem while they do it. They’ve done a pretty darn good job of building a sense of community over the past couple of decades, and it shows—they’ll have more than 150 dancers onstage for this event. Local art, local community and a stage lit up with passion? Why would you miss it? 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. $18. Details Here.

TMC Get Moving Half-Marathon, 5K and FitKidz Mile. This event not only has a variety of distances to choose from, but it has a huge variety of ways to celebrate after you’re done with your race up Sentinel Peak and though downtown. We’re talking a vendor expo, a jumping castle for the kids and even a breakfast-after party. Plus, of course, plenty of local bands playing live music to keep you going. There’s prizes for top runners within each age group, and plenty of food trucks and post-race snacks to keep you going. Proceeds will help fund local organizations like the Watershed Management group and Team Hoyt Arizona. Early start for the half marathon is at 5:45 a.m. and regular start is at 6:30 a.m. 5K begins at 8 a.m. and FitKidz mile begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Jacome Plaza, 115 N. Church. Half-marathon is $75, 5K is $40 and the FitKidz mile is free. Details Here.

Spooktacular Sunday at Flandrau. Whether you have kids who love flashing lights or you know you’ll be nursing a Saturday-night-Halloween-party-hangover and want to be in a cool, dark, wonderful place, the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium has got you covered with an afternoon of special, Spooktacular programming the Sunday before Halloween. Perfect Little Planet, which takes younger audiences on a tour of our solar system from the perspective of a family visiting from another star system, is at 1 p.m. A Frightlights Halloween Laser Show is showing at both 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and is perfect for anyone who likes Halloween and fun. And We Are Stars, an animated show about cosmic chemistry also geared toward younger audiences, is showing at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. Flandrau admission is $16 adults and $12 for kids 4 to 17, senior, military and college students with ID, and additional shows are $3 each. Tickets can’t be purchased in advance, but they can be reserved at 621-4516 and if you show up 15-20 minutes early to claim them. Details Here.

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Events compiled by Brianna Lewis, Emily Dieckman, B.S. Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.