Friday, July 27, 2018
This Sunday is National Chicken Wing Day, apparently, and to celebrate the occasion Wingstop will be offering five free classic or boneless chicken wings with any wing order at all their locations, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Did you know:
- In 1977, the City of Buffalo, NY made it official when Mayor Stan Makowski declared July 29 National Chicken Wing Day, in honor of their beloved invention, the buffalo wing.
- The Philadelphia Wing Bowl record for most wings eaten in a single sitting is 501 wings in 30 minutes.
- In 2016, Americans ate 1.3 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl 50, according to the National Chicken Council.
Want to have a say in the 2018 winner for best wings? Go to this year's Best of Tucson contest survey and vote for your favorite! (local joints only).
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The Western Attraction. The Wilde Meyer Gallery is hosting a monthlong group show featuring artwork that’s all about the West and why we love it. From contemporary cowboy and Native American interpretations to western landscapes to some of the area’s most iconic features, you’ll walk through the gallery and be reminded of why we love where we live, even in the heat of summer. With artists like Karen Bezuidenhout, Judy Choate, Ka Fisher and Jim Nelson, there will also be plenty of variety. Head down this weekend! Through the month of August. Gallery summer hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, but open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, when there is a weekly art walk from 5 to 7 p.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 170. Details here.
Shinrin Yoku “Forest Bathing” Walk. Join integrative health and wellness coach Carol Roberge on this twilit walk atop Mount Lemmon. These walks, in which you observe and experience the transition from day to night, have become a trend around the world. And it makes sense. Can you imagine a more peaceful or tranquil way to end the day than to head up to the forest and be as present as possible for the sunset? A tea ceremony and snacks will be included on this non-strenuous walk. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 27. Call Carol at 206-714-0544 to RSVP and receive directions. $30. Details here.
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
The Effect. Ah, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of new love: Pounding heart, sweaty palms, libido through the roof, thinking for the first time in a long while that maybe the world’s not all that bad. You know the drill. Unfortunately, the lead characters and lovers in this show, Connie and Tristan, aren’t totally confident that all of these symptoms aren’t just side effects of the antidepressants they’re taking as clinical trial participants. This clever look at love, attraction and all the mysteries that come with them is the second show in Live Theatre Workshop’s 2018 to 2019 season. Thursday, July 26 through Saturday, Aug. 25. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays. $15 to $20. Details here.
Cinema La Placita Outdoor Movie. It's time for a classic. Get out and enjoy the cooler evening temperatures and beautiful Tucson sunsets at La Placita tonight with "Cabin in the Sky" (1943). $3 admission includes popcorn! Grab a blanket and snuggle up under the stars for this classic film starring Ethel Waters, Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson, and Lena Horne. The event runs 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 140 North Main Avenue. There will be movies shown every Thursday night through August as part of the Cinema La Placita series. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
For this 13th Annual World Margarita Championship, the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Originals Restaurants are teaming up to continue their winning partnership of – you guessed it – finding the best damn local drinks and letting the public pick which is best. But it goes beyond just that: The best local food will also be paired with the margarita samples, adding more versatility to the flavors.
More than just margarita samplings, other drink samples include cocktails and tequila. And while the food pairings are mostly Southwestern influenced, more diverse food samples will be available as well.
And because this is America, attendees will get to vote for their favorits. There will be both live Judging and a People’s Choice award for the best Signature Margarita
The proceeds raised from ticket sales will go back toward Southern Arizona arts programs, such as visual and musical therapy for veterans and the Music and Memory Program. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase to be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets.
Tickets for the 13th Annual World Margarita Championship are $55 and include food and drink samples from all participating restaurants. Tickets are on sale now at saaca.org/worldmargarita . And if you really feel like getting your money’s worth of margarita samples, hotel reservations are being offered at a special rate of $124.
6 p.m., Friday, August 10
10000 North Oracle Road
Tickets: $55 ($70 at the door)
21+
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Cocktail Classic. Calling all cocktail connoisseurs! This is the event for you, so mark your calendars. Sullivan’s Steakhouse will host a dinner that pairs four cocktails with a four-course meal. Enjoy a Venetian Spritz, Sparkling Lemon Cooler, Summertime Cocktail and Spiced Old Fashioned with menu items ranging from chicken and waffles to wagyu sirloin sliders. $65 per person. 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 25. 1785 E. River Road. Make your reservations online at sullivanssteakhouse.com/menu/cocktail-classic/. Details here.
Watermelon Wednesdays: What better way to cool off than with some watermelon? It's the perfect summer snack, at least the animals think so. Hang out with the lions and tigers and bears and say oh my as they chow down on watermelon treats at the Reid Park Zoo. The zoo doesn't make it easy for the animals to get to their sweet treat, so watch them figure out puzzle feeders filled with watermelon slices. Wednesday, July 25, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This event is included in general zoo admission. Watermelon Eegee's and fresh watermelon slices will be for sale throughout the zoo if you want to join the animals indulging in their sweet and thirst-quenching snacks. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
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Andy Goldsworthy’s Rivers and Tides
This event spotlights the documentary about one artist’s integration of nature and human change. It chronicles the work of artist Andy Goldsworthy, who uses natural media, like ice and rock, to create works of art in nature. A panel discussion organized by the UA Water Resources Research Center and the Sky Island Alliance will follow the film. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 31. Regular admission prices; general admission $9.75.
First Friday Shorts
Now’s your chance to show off your talents as a filmmaker. Each month, the Loft Cinema holds a short film contest, where any film under 15 minutes long has a shot at making it to the big screen. It’s up to the audience to decide which film wins the monthly grand prize of $200. Limit to show the first 15 films brought in each month. Films must be brought in prior to the start of the show. Some material may not be suitable for all audiences. For more complete rules and terms, visit the Loft's website. 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. $5 for Loft Cinema members, $6 general admission.
Take a look
Avengers: Infinity War
If you missed out on this hero-packed adventure when it first came out or simply want to fill the void until the next Marvel movie release, head over to the UA Mall on the University of Arizona campus for an outdoor screening. The movie will be projected on the Loft’s inflatable Solar Cinema screen. Open to the general public. 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17. Free admission. UA Mall.
The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long
Belt out your favorite hits from The Greatest Showman with this Sing-A-Long. The lyrics to songs such as “This is Me” and “The Other Side” will be onscreen and ready for the crowd to join in. Don your best circus-inspired outfit for a chance to win a prize. 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. $10 Loft members and children 12 and under, $12 general admission.
All events, except the Avengers
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Space Camp. There’s a little bit of a space geek in all of us, but if you’re between the ages of 3 ½ and 12, and if you have an extra big dose of space geek in you, this camp might be the perfect way to spend a week—or just a day—of your summer. From space-themed games to imaginative crafts, from open playtime to lots of active learning, it’s the type of camp that’s going to keep your brain—and your muscles—moving all week. Don’t forget to bring a sack lunch if you’re staying all day. Just head over to the Heart and Soul Kids Activity Center, and from there, you’ll take off to infinity… and beyond. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27. Heart and Soul Kids Activity Center, 8363 N. Oracle Road. $215 for the full week, $60 for one day, $30 for a half day and $5 each for morning care from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and after care from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Details here.
Coco Movie & Book Signing. Did you know that the wildly successful Disney/Pixar movie Coco was based off a book? "Miguel and the Amazing Alebrijes" author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford will be at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, July 24. You can really get into the spirit of the movie by painting your face for the Day of the Dead contest. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Roni will be signing books before and during the film, books are for sale at the event. Tickets are $5 at the door, or $25 for a family pack of four tickets, one book and two popcorns.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
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Monday, July 23, 2018
In an effort to raise money for Wings For Women, a local nonprofit that provides services to women and children that are facing domestic violence, drag queens from across Arizona will be coming to Tucson to perform on the Screening Room stage starting at 7 p.m. this Sunday, July 29.
According to their Facebook event, the lineup currently includes: Miss Nature, Apple Q. Bottoms, Queerella D' Vil, Leaoura D' Rains, Phoenix Peacox, Jeena Doucure, Luna Louvet, Lisa DLeon, Lady Ashley, Cassandra A. McKenzie, Ima Peepers and Ana Malia.
Each performance will be dedicated to the empowerment of women, and the show is open to all ages. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Wings for Women, and the organization's founder will be present to talk about the work they do in the Southern Arizona community.
Why are you hearing about this show almost a full week in advance? Because the organizers expect the show to sell out very soon! So if you're interested, you can buy the $10 tickets here.
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Four Peaks Beer Dinner. Upgrade your barbecue dinner with brews from Four Peaks Brewing Co. Brother John’s is hosting a pairing dinner that offers a broad sampling of the local beer and their signature barbecue. For more menu information, RSVP and call 520-867-6787 for reservations. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 19. 1801 N. Stone Ave. Details here.
The Resiliency of Hopi Culture: 500 Years of Planting. There’s something about photographs taken or curated by a member of a community, rather than from the outside looking in, that gives pictures a certain power. This exhibit at the Arizona State Museum, guest curated by Hopi farmer, photographer and UA PhD candidate in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment Michael Kotuwa Johnson, is a perfect example. This series of photographs illustrates traditional Hopi farming practices and the values they’re based on. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday through June 29, 2019. Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. $5 adults and free for museum members, anyone 17 and under and UA faculty, staff and students with a Cat Card. Details here.
Arizona Biennial 2018 at the Tucson Museum of Art. Artwork from all over the state was juried into this exhibition by guest juror Rebecca R. Hart, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Denver Art Museum. Works by dozens of artists, in dozens of mediums, will be on display in the James J. and Louse R. Glasser Galleries, the Chann Gallery and the Green Gallery. After all, you can’t spell “Tucson, Arizona” without “art.” On display through Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. $12 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $7 college students with ID and youth 13-17, free for kids 12 and under, veterans and museum members. Details here.
Summer Artisan Showcase. Downtown clothing store Laura Tanzer Atelier is hosting an opportunity to meet Arizona artists, learn about their passions and buy some completely unique merchandise. Quiana Nwagbara is the daughter half of a Scottsdale mother-daughter business designing and creating African-inspired handbags and accessories out of mud cloth and leather. And Sam Patania is a third generation silversmith jeweler from Tucson. Both will be around to share stories and handcrafted goods, so bring your ears for listening and your money for spending. 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Laura Tanzer Atelier, 410 N. Toole Ave. Details here.
Krav Maga/Self Defense Basics Class. It’s a mad, mad world out there, so it’s never a bad idea to beef up your self-defense skills (or even to start building them from scratch). If you head over to Tucson’s Rising Phoenix Fitness and Defense, you can learn the basics of self-defense in a quick introductory lesson, then try out what you learned in a 45-minute hands-on class. You’ll meet lots of talented people who practice Krav Maga, the military self-defense system that uses techniques from boxing, wrestling, judo, karate and other techniques. Your first class is totally free, and after that, it’s only $35 to Krav Maga again. Or, if you’re really into it, you can get a monthly membership, and the class will be included. 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 (and every Thursday through the end of the year). Tucson’s Rising Phoenix Fitness and Defense, 1548 S. Euclid, suite B. Details here.
Drop-in Hula Class. If you’ve had the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack on repeat ever since it came out (and who hasn’t?), then it’s about time you learned how to dance along. Those little dashboard hula dancers make it look so easy! It’s time to find whether that’s at all true. Movement Culture is hosting a chance for people of all ages to learn the basics of hula, what they describe as a “low-impact workout.” And hey, we can’t think of a more fun or interesting way to get a workout in than to give hula a shot. Get your head in the game, and get your hips in a hula skirt. (Actually, probably just wear workout clothes. And bring water!) 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Movement Culture, 435 E. Ninth St. $10, cash only. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Beginners Guide to Meditation. Are you one of those people who’s always thought that meditating sounded like a good idea, in theory, but every time you’ve sat down to try it, you haven’t been able to stop thinking about when the last time you washed your sheets was, or whether you paid the electricity bill, or whether people still remember that embarrassing thing you did in fifth grade? This affordable series of classes will get you set up with all of the basic guidelines and simple, time-tested techniques to get you on the right track. All levels are welcome! Even if you’ve been meditating for awhile, but want to reboot your practice, this class could be for you. 7 a.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 1. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E. Pima St. $40. Details here.
Woof Down Wednesday at Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue. Chow down on Hawaiian barbecue and help some pets while you’re at it. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has partnered with various restaurants across Tucson to pair good food with a good cause. This week, head over to Mama’s, grab your favorite dish and be sure to take your receipt to the Humane Society table inside the restaurant, where 20 percent of your bill will go to the foundation. 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18. At Mama’s locations at 8300 N. Thornydale Road, Suite 120, 6310 E. Tanque Verde Road, suite 120, 1011 N. Tyndall Ave. and 4016 N. First Ave., suite 100. Details here.
North of Nightfall. Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists and The Loft Cinema are teaming up for a premiere of the new Red Bull documentary on some of the most incredible biking trails in the world. High up in the arctic glaciers, cyclists ride over ice and snow, and wouldn’t have it any other way. All proceeds support development of the 100-Acre Wood Bike Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10. Details here.
Arizona Biennial 2018 at the Tucson Museum of Art. Artwork from all over the state was juried into this exhibition by guest juror Rebecca R. Hart, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Denver Art Museum. Works by dozens of artists, in dozens of mediums, will be on display in the James J. and Louse R. Glasser Galleries, the Chann Gallery and the Green Gallery. After all, you can’t spell “Tucson, Arizona” without “art.” On display through Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. $12 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $7 college students with ID and youth 13-17, free for kids 12 and under, veterans and museum members. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
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