Friday, October 11, 2019
Friday, Oct. 11
Out in Arizona. The Screening Room is premiering a documentary about the journeys of six LGBT Arizonans. The screening is hosted by the nonprofit Equality Arizona, and coincides with National Coming Out Day. The six Arizona film subjects are an intersex veteran, a pioneer of trans activism, a two-spirit member of the Hualapai Nation, a lesbian activist and mother, a gay man who is a Mexican immigrant and a transgender parent. The event also includes a pre-screening reception with beverages and snacks and a Q&A with the filmmaker and documentary subjects. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 127 E. Congress St. The event is free, but you must register online at Eventbrite. Details.
Sed, The Trail of Thirst. The Tucson Desert Art Museum is featuring this installation from award-winning artist Delilah Montoya about the hardships migrants face while crossing the border. It also pays tribute to the bravery of individuals who perish on this journey. Montoya is a photographic printmaker who likes to make work that confronts viewers’ assumptions, whether it’s critiquing tourism or examining ideas about sin, culture and spirituality. This exhibit combines photography with found objects to give a chilling sense of what crossing the border is like. The exhibit runs through Feb. 28 at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, $4 youth, free for members. Details.
Mario Patino’s Ravaged Landscapes and Rundown Interiors. When was the last time you paid a visit to the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures? Well, make sure you go back before Dec. 15 to see this exhibit by a lifelong Tucsonan and artist-turned-miniaturist, Mario Patino. Rather than creating idyllic and idealistic depictions of the past, he creates realistic representations of his times growing up in the South Tucson barrio neighborhood, from a grimy telephone booth to a dusty pool hall to a cluttered vintage kitchen. There’s an authenticity to his work that makes it appealing, and there’s something about looking at these familiar, everyday scenes in miniature that makes you recognize their charm in a new way. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. $10.50 GA, $8.50 senior/military, $7 student/youth, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Accomplice. Don’t you love a good play where the atmosphere is just as full of adultery as it is murder? This show—the winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award, which is a very big deal in the crime and suspense theater world—delivers exactly that. Who is the title character of the show? If all goes according to plan, you’ll be guessing all the way to the end. Don’t accomp-miss this one! Preview performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11. Opening night Saturday, Oct. 12. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Nov. 16 (with a matinee and evening show on the last day). Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. $20 GA, $18 military/senior/student, $15 Thursdays and previews. Details.
Disney on Ice presents: Mickey’s Search Party. There’s something about putting stuff on ice that just makes everything more exciting. Put liquor on ice and suddenly its “classy,” for example. Even cooler is watching a performance on ice, where characters tell a story through high-flying acrobatics, world-class ice skating and unexpected stunts. Join Mickey and his pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map to meet characters ranging from Miguel from Coco to Elsa to Moana to the folks from Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid. 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $18 to $75+. Details.
Charles Davison: Luminosity. A visit to the Wilde Meyer Gallery to check out their eclectic collection of art is almost always a good idea. This month, they’re showcasing the multimedia work of Charles Davison, a prolific Arizona artist who uses a variety of materials to create his truly unique works, whether they’re of humans, animals or landscapes. In fact, his colorful depictions of such a wide variety of subjects really draw your attention to the similarities between humans, animals and Earth. His work is on display throughout the month, but the reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive. Free. Details.
Tea Time at Yume Japanese Gardens. Yume Japanese Gardens are celebrating the fact it’s officially cool enough to drink tea during the daytime with three specialty tea tasting events. Yume is teaming up with Seven Cups Fine Tea for guided tea tastings in the Japanese Gardens’ bamboo grove. The tastings include teas and tea snacks from Seven Cups and a teacup, from Yume Gardens, which you can take home. It’s always time for tea, but especially when you’re in the Japanese Gardens. 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 12; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2130 N. Alvernon Way. $17. General admission to Yume Gardens is separate from the event. Details.
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
Bear Down Fridays. Maybe your really do bleed red and blue and want nothing more than to participate in this pep rally to support the UA football team, and to hear from a variety of UA coaches making guest appearances. But even if that’s not true, there’s something awfully pleasant about being a part of a crowd that’s all so excited about the same thing, and hanging out with Wilbur and Wilma, the Pride of Arizona marching band and the UA cheerleading squad. And hey, getting discounts at the restaurants and shops along University Boulevard is never a bad thing. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Main Gate Square. Free. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. How many chances do you have to see a Breaking Bad-related showing on the big screen? This Netflix movie stars Jesse Pinkman of Breaking Bad on his own quest to come to terms with his past. El Camino is written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. This special limited screening only lasts for this weekend. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard. Details.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
Shakespeare in Song. It’s probably safe to say that, no matter what you’re into and what you’re like, you’ve heard of Shakespeare. Over the past 400 or so years, lots of people have been inspired by the wit, beauty and insight of Shakespeare’s texts. Local music group True Concord is performing some of these pieces at this event. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music (reported to have made Rachmaninov cry when he heard it), which uses text from The Merchant of Venice, is the cornerstone. It also premieres the third annual Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition Winner, which is based on text from Sonnet No. 8. What could be lovelier? 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $25 GA, $40 premium. Details.
GLOW!: Steampunk. It’s your last chance to catch this glowing nighttime art exhibit over at the Triangle L. Ranch before it’s gone for the year, so if you like fun, art and beautiful things, you’re going to want to book it over there. This week’s theme gives you a lot of creative freedom, so, wear a bowler hat and a monocle, combine a Mad Max look with a Wild West aesthetic, or do something with an octopus and a cog or something. Just be sure to dress up one way or another—it makes the night more fun, and you can win a stay at the Triangle L Ranch B&B if you win the costume contest. A light show, belly dancing, tarot readings, a chance to check out the dark sky bubble hut and plenty of live music will ensure there’s not a dull moment. 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road in Oracle. $21.44 for adults, $12.86 for kids 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and under. $75.04 for a carpool of four adults. Details.
Broadway to the Sunset Strip. Buckle up, musical theater fans. Susan Egan is coming! And it’s not only her (for those not in the know, she originated the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway), but Doug LaBrecque, who played the Phantom, and Lisa Vroman, who played Christine, both in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. These three stars will be performing Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winning songs from New York to LA in an event that will have your heart soaring as high as their voices. Thank you, Tucson Symphony Orchestra! 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $31 to $79. Details.
Caps & Corks Birthday. Can you believe it’s been a whole year since Caps & Corks opened their doors? For the occasion, they’re inviting over some local restaurants and breweries for a big, tasty birthday party. They’re hosting four Arizona breweries for four different collaboration beer releases, including the can releases for the Annual Migration and the Out of the Darkness beers. In addition, their taproom will be expanded to include a beer garden, and they’ll be inviting Blacktop Grill and Ciao Down food trucks to dish up eats. Noon to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 12. 3830 W. River Rd., Ste. 100. Details.
1912 Brewery Saturday Tours. Every other Saturday, 1912 Brewing opens up their brewery for a full tour, but you get to do more than walk around. During this tour, you have the option to enjoy a special four-flight tasting. And you’ll probably enjoy the brews even more knowing how they get made. Learn about the brewing process, and learn about the brews as well. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2045 N. Forbes Blvd., Ste. 105. Details.
Tohono Chul Fall Plant Sale. Hooray for it being cool enough out for you to finally spend some time in your garden! And double hooray for Tohono Chul for providing this sale full of landscape-ready plants to turn your yard into the oasis it was always meant to be. And, hey, if you’re less of a “gardener” and more of an “I like to keep a plant on the windowsill of my office” type person, they’ve got you covered as well with their selection of hardy, arid-adapted specimens. They’ve got more than 1,000 different plant species to choose from! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Tohono Chul Propagation Area, 7211 Northern Ave. Details.
Tea Time at Yume Japanese Gardens. Yume Japanese Gardens are celebrating the fact it’s officially cool enough to drink tea during the daytime with three specialty tea tasting events. Yume is teaming up with Seven Cups Fine Tea for guided tea tastings in the Japanese Gardens’ bamboo grove. The tastings include teas and tea snacks from Seven Cups and a teacup, from Yume Gardens, which you can take home. It’s always time for tea, but especially when you’re in the Japanese Gardens. 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 12; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2130 N. Alvernon Way. $17. General admission to Yume Gardens is separate from the event. Details.
45th Annual Huachuca Mineral, Gem and Jewelry Show. OK, so you have to head over to Sierra Vista for this event, but when you think about how long the wait is until the next Tucson Gem Show, the trip might seem a little more worth it and a little less daunting. Mineral displays, geode sales and cutting, displays from Kartchner Caverns and the Forest Service, and plenty of vendors abound. There will also be jewelry making demonstrations by a Navajo gold/silversmith, raffles, and activities for the kids. Rock on! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. Free. Details.
HUMP. Organized by Savage Love writer Dan Savage (whose work you can find elsewhere in the Weekly), this film festival brings “a new kind of porn” to audiences. Since 2005, HUMP! has featured short, homemade pornographic films by “people who aren’t porn stars but want to be one for a weekend.” The films range from humorous, to delicate, to completely out-there, but they all manage to bring the audience closer and shake off cultural taboos. According to HUMP!, the festival’s main goal is to change the way America sees (and makes and shares) porn. Multiple screenings, 6 to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 12. 127 E. Congress St. $20. 18+. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Serenity in the Desert. The Loft Cinema is bringing back the annual charity screening of Serenity, hosted by the Arizona Browncoats. The film, directed by Joss Whedon, is the continuation of Whedon’s TV series Firefly. The proceeds from the screenings benefit Equality Now, an organization working to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world. The screening is preceded by another Whedon work, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $15. Details.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. How many chances do you have to see a Breaking Bad-related showing on the big screen? This Netflix movie stars Jesse Pinkman of Breaking Bad on his own quest to come to terms with his past. El Camino is written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. This special limited screening only lasts for this weekend. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard. Details.
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
The Great Pumpkin Race at Buckelew Farms. You know, Charlie Brown certainly didn’t say anything about a race when he talked about celebrating the Great Pumpkin. But if you’re going to go on a run this fall, what could make it more lovely than having it be through a pumpkin field, and to culminate in a chance to buy your own pumpkin to take home? This is the 13th year Buckelew Farms has put on this 5K delight. They also have a family mile with trick or treat stations, a pumpkin art station, and a costume contest for people who get dressed up for their runs. Proceeds benefit the Arizona Center for Autism. 8:30 a.m. start for the family mile and 9 a.m. start for the 5K. Sunday, Oct. 13. Buckelew Farm, 17000 W. Ajo Way. $23 5K and $12 family mile. Details.
Tohono Chul Fall Plant Sale. Hooray for it being cool enough out for you to finally spend some time in your garden! And double hooray for Tohono Chul for providing this sale full of landscape-ready plants to turn your yard into the oasis it was always meant to be. And, hey, if you’re less of a “gardener” and more of an “I like to keep a plant on the windowsill of my office” type person, they’ve got you covered as well with their selection of hardy, arid-adapted specimens. They’ve got more than 1,000 different plant species to choose from! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Tohono Chul Propagation Area, 7211 Northern Ave. Details.
Brewery Bootcamp at Dragoon Brewing Co. Here’s your chance to really earn that beer. Dragoon Brewing is hosting a full-body workout, and your first beer is included with the price of admission! You know that drink will taste better once you’ve exercised. Please bring your sweat towel, bottle of water, and a mat or beach towel for something to lay on. All fitness levels welcome. 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Oct. 13. $10. 21+ Details.
Shakespeare in Song. It’s probably safe to say that, no matter what you’re into and what you’re like, you’ve heard of Shakespeare. Over the past 400 or so years, lots of people have been inspired by the wit, beauty and insight of Shakespeare’s texts. Local music group True Concord is performing some of these pieces at this event. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music (reported to have made Rachmaninov cry when he heard it), which uses text from The Merchant of Venice, is the cornerstone. It also premieres the third annual Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition Winner, which is based on text from Sonnet No. 8. What could be lovelier? 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $25 GA, $40 premium. Details.
Broadway to the Sunset Strip. Buckle up, musical theater fans. Susan Egan is coming! And it’s not only her (for those not in the know, she originated the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway), but Doug LaBrecque, who played the Phantom, and Lisa Vroman, who played Christine, both in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. These three stars will be performing Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winning songs from New York to LA in an event that will have your heart soaring as high as their voices. Thank you, Tucson Symphony Orchestra! 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $31 to $79. Details.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. Are you ready for October to get seriously spooky? Check out the four unique haunt experiences at this year’s Nightfall, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. They’ve also got four live shows this year: the musical mystery Deal of Fortune, the super scary show The Neighbors, the comedic The Anti-Hero Virus and an opening ceremony hosted by a couple of gargoyles. Curious about Nightfall but not sure you’re ready? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood to be jumped out at. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Details.
Tucson Benefest. We love a good music festival here at the Weekly, and this brand new one certainly is good. The one-day music and arts festival is designed to celebrate all beings through music, art, food and drink, and to raise money for a charity while they’re at it—this year, they’re aiming to donate nearly 50 percent of the net proceeds to Planned Parenthood Arizona. And the lineup is all female or femme-identifying front-led bands! From Taco Sauce to Jane N The Jungle to Just Najima, Katie Haverly & The Aviary, and Fairy Bones, you’re in for a treat. Local art and a good cause? Name a better duo. 12:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. The Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. Fifth St. $30 GA. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
45th Annual Huachuca Mineral, Gem and Jewelry Show. OK, so you have to head over to Sierra Vista for this event, but when you think about how long the wait is until the next Tucson Gem Show, the trip might seem a little more worth it and a little less daunting. Mineral displays, geode sales and cutting, displays from Kartchner Caverns and the Forest Service, and plenty of vendors abound. There will also be jewelry making demonstrations by a Navajo gold/silversmith, raffles, and activities for the kids. Rock on! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. Free. Details.
Out in Arizona. The Screening Room is premiering a documentary about the journeys of six LGBT Arizonans. The screening is hosted by the nonprofit Equality Arizona, and coincides with National Coming Out Day. The six Arizona film subjects are an intersex veteran, a pioneer of trans activism, a two-spirit member of the Hualapai Nation, a lesbian activist and mother, a gay man who is a Mexican immigrant and a transgender parent. The event also includes a pre-screening reception with beverages and snacks and a Q&A with the filmmaker and documentary subjects. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 127 E. Congress St. The event is free, but you must register online at Eventbrite. Details.
Food on Film. Part of Film Fest Tucson, this free outdoor screening includes three documentaries, but one narrative, all celebrating Tucson cuisine alongside food around the world. The event is hosted by members of Yelp Tucson and Tucson Foodie, and includes a Q&A with one of the directors. Bring a chair or blanket, as this takes place on the north lawn of Children’s Museum Tucson. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 200 S. Sixth Ave. Free. Details.
Sed, The Trail of Thirst. The Tucson Desert Art Museum is featuring this installation from award-winning artist Delilah Montoya about the hardships migrants face while crossing the border. It also pays tribute to the bravery of individuals who perish on this journey. Montoya is a photographic printmaker who likes to make work that confronts viewers’ assumptions, whether it’s critiquing tourism or examining ideas about sin, culture and spirituality. This exhibit combines photography with found objects to give a chilling sense of what crossing the border is like. The exhibit runs through Feb. 28 at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, $4 youth, free for members. Details.
Mario Patino’s Ravaged Landscapes and Rundown Interiors. When was the last time you paid a visit to the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures? Well, make sure you go back before Dec. 15 to see this exhibit by a lifelong Tucsonan and artist-turned-miniaturist, Mario Patino. Rather than creating idyllic and idealistic depictions of the past, he creates realistic representations of his times growing up in the South Tucson barrio neighborhood, from a grimy telephone booth to a dusty pool hall to a cluttered vintage kitchen. There’s an authenticity to his work that makes it appealing, and there’s something about looking at these familiar, everyday scenes in miniature that makes you recognize their charm in a new way. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. $10.50 GA, $8.50 senior/military, $7 student/youth, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Accomplice. Don’t you love a good play where the atmosphere is just as full of adultery as it is murder? This show—the winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award, which is a very big deal in the crime and suspense theater world—delivers exactly that. Who is the title character of the show? If all goes according to plan, you’ll be guessing all the way to the end. Don’t accomp-miss this one! Preview performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11. Opening night Saturday, Oct. 12. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Nov. 16 (with a matinee and evening show on the last day). Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. $20 GA, $18 military/senior/student, $15 Thursdays and previews. Details.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. Are you ready for October to get seriously spooky? Check out the four unique haunt experiences at this year’s Nightfall, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. They’ve also got four live shows this year: the musical mystery Deal of Fortune, the super scary show The Neighbors, the comedic The Anti-Hero Virus and an opening ceremony hosted by a couple of gargoyles. Curious about Nightfall but not sure you’re ready? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood to be jumped out at. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Details.
Disney on Ice presents: Mickey’s Search Party. There’s something about putting stuff on ice that just makes everything more exciting. Put liquor on ice and suddenly its “classy,” for example. Even cooler is watching a performance on ice, where characters tell a story through high-flying acrobatics, world-class ice skating and unexpected stunts. Join Mickey and his pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map to meet characters ranging from Miguel from Coco to Elsa to Moana to the folks from Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid. 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $18 to $75+. Details.
Charles Davison: Luminosity. A visit to the Wilde Meyer Gallery to check out their eclectic collection of art is almost always a good idea. This month, they’re showcasing the multimedia work of Charles Davison, a prolific Arizona artist who uses a variety of materials to create his truly unique works, whether they’re of humans, animals or landscapes. In fact, his colorful depictions of such a wide variety of subjects really draw your attention to the similarities between humans, animals and Earth. His work is on display throughout the month, but the reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive. Free. Details.
Tea Time at Yume Japanese Gardens. Yume Japanese Gardens are celebrating the fact it’s officially cool enough to drink tea during the daytime with three specialty tea tasting events. Yume is teaming up with Seven Cups Fine Tea for guided tea tastings in the Japanese Gardens’ bamboo grove. The tastings include teas and tea snacks from Seven Cups and a teacup, from Yume Gardens, which you can take home. It’s always time for tea, but especially when you’re in the Japanese Gardens. 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 12; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2130 N. Alvernon Way. $17. General admission to Yume Gardens is separate from the event. Details.
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
Tucson Meet Yourself. This is the 46th year of the Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival, and, man, it never gets old. How could dozens of food vendors, representing more than 30 countries and regions, ever get old? This year, the festival celebrates California traditions, with several well-known artists and representatives from the Golden State. Gustavo Arellano, former writer of the award-winning nationally syndicated column “Ask a Mexican!,” is speaking at Culture Kitchen at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. Folk ensemble Cambalache takes the stage at the Tucson Son Jarocho Collective at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
And there’s so much more. The whole festival runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Downtown Tucson, Jacome Plaza. Free, with donations gladly accepted. Details.
Bear Down Fridays. Maybe your really do bleed red and blue and want nothing more than to participate in this pep rally to support the UA football team, and to hear from a variety of UA coaches making guest appearances. But even if that’s not true, there’s something awfully pleasant about being a part of a crowd that’s all so excited about the same thing, and hanging out with Wilbur and Wilma, the Pride of Arizona marching band and the UA cheerleading squad. And hey, getting discounts at the restaurants and shops along University Boulevard is never a bad thing. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Main Gate Square. Free. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. How many chances do you have to see a Breaking Bad-related showing on the big screen? This Netflix movie stars Jesse Pinkman of Breaking Bad on his own quest to come to terms with his past. El Camino is written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. This special limited screening only lasts for this weekend. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard. Details.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
Disney on Ice presents: Mickey’s Search Party. There’s something about putting stuff on ice that just makes everything more exciting. Put liquor on ice and suddenly its “classy,” for example. Even cooler is watching a performance on ice, where characters tell a story through high-flying acrobatics, world-class ice skating and unexpected stunts. Join Mickey and his pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map to meet characters ranging from Miguel from Coco to Elsa to Moana to the folks from Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid. 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $18 to $75+. Details.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. Are you ready for October to get seriously spooky? Check out the four unique haunt experiences at this year’s Nightfall, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. They’ve also got four live shows this year: the musical mystery Deal of Fortune, the super scary show The Neighbors, the comedic The Anti-Hero Virus and an opening ceremony hosted by a couple of gargoyles. Curious about Nightfall but not sure you’re ready? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood to be jumped out at. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Details.
Sed, The Trail of Thirst. The Tucson Desert Art Museum is featuring this installation from award-winning artist Delilah Montoya about the hardships migrants face while crossing the border. It also pays tribute to the bravery of individuals who perish on this journey. Montoya is a photographic printmaker who likes to make work that confronts viewers’ assumptions, whether it’s critiquing tourism or examining ideas about sin, culture and spirituality. This exhibit combines photography with found objects to give a chilling sense of what crossing the border is like. The exhibit runs through Feb. 28 at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, $4 youth, free for members. Details.
Shakespeare in Song. It’s probably safe to say that, no matter what you’re into and what you’re like, you’ve heard of Shakespeare. Over the past 400 or so years, lots of people have been inspired by the wit, beauty and insight of Shakespeare’s texts. Local music group True Concord is performing some of these pieces at this event. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music (reported to have made Rachmaninov cry when he heard it), which uses text from The Merchant of Venice, is the cornerstone. It also premieres the third annual Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition Winner, which is based on text from Sonnet No. 8. What could be lovelier? 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $25 GA, $40 premium. Details.
GLOW!: Steampunk. It’s your last chance to catch this glowing nighttime art exhibit over at the Triangle L. Ranch before it’s gone for the year, so if you like fun, art and beautiful things, you’re going to want to book it over there. This week’s theme gives you a lot of creative freedom, so, wear a bowler hat and a monocle, combine a Mad Max look with a Wild West aesthetic, or do something with an octopus and a cog or something. Just be sure to dress up one way or another—it makes the night more fun, and you can win a stay at the Triangle L Ranch B&B if you win the costume contest. A light show, belly dancing, tarot readings, a chance to check out the dark sky bubble hut and plenty of live music will ensure there’s not a dull moment. 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road in Oracle. $21.44 for adults, $12.86 for kids 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and under. $75.04 for a carpool of four adults. Details.
Broadway to the Sunset Strip. Buckle up, musical theater fans. Susan Egan is coming! And it’s not only her (for those not in the know, she originated the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway), but Doug LaBrecque, who played the Phantom, and Lisa Vroman, who played Christine, both in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. These three stars will be performing Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winning songs from New York to LA in an event that will have your heart soaring as high as their voices. Thank you, Tucson Symphony Orchestra! 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $31 to $79. Details.
Caps & Corks Birthday. Can you believe it’s been a whole year since Caps & Corks opened their doors? For the occasion, they’re inviting over some local restaurants and breweries for a big, tasty birthday party. They’re hosting four Arizona breweries for four different collaboration beer releases, including the can releases for the Annual Migration and the Out of the Darkness beers. In addition, their taproom will be expanded to include a beer garden, and they’ll be inviting Blacktop Grill and Ciao Down food trucks to dish up eats. Noon to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 12. 3830 W. River Rd., Ste. 100. Details.
1912 Brewery Saturday Tours. Every other Saturday, 1912 Brewing opens up their brewery for a full tour, but you get to do more than walk around. During this tour, you have the option to enjoy a special four-flight tasting. And you’ll probably enjoy the brews even more knowing how they get made. Learn about the brewing process, and learn about the brews as well. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2045 N. Forbes Blvd., Ste. 105. Details.
Tohono Chul Fall Plant Sale. Hooray for it being cool enough out for you to finally spend some time in your garden! And double hooray for Tohono Chul for providing this sale full of landscape-ready plants to turn your yard into the oasis it was always meant to be. And, hey, if you’re less of a “gardener” and more of an “I like to keep a plant on the windowsill of my office” type person, they’ve got you covered as well with their selection of hardy, arid-adapted specimens. They’ve got more than 1,000 different plant species to choose from! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Tohono Chul Propagation Area, 7211 Northern Ave. Details.
Tea Time at Yume Japanese Gardens. Yume Japanese Gardens are celebrating the fact it’s officially cool enough to drink tea during the daytime with three specialty tea tasting events. Yume is teaming up with Seven Cups Fine Tea for guided tea tastings in the Japanese Gardens’ bamboo grove. The tastings include teas and tea snacks from Seven Cups and a teacup, from Yume Gardens, which you can take home. It’s always time for tea, but especially when you’re in the Japanese Gardens. 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 12; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2130 N. Alvernon Way. $17. General admission to Yume Gardens is separate from the event. Details.
Tucson Meet Yourself. This is the 46th year of the Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival, and, man, it never gets old. How could dozens of food vendors, representing more than 30 countries and regions, ever get old? This year, the festival celebrates California traditions, with several well-known artists and representatives from the Golden State. Gustavo Arellano, former writer of the award-winning nationally syndicated column “Ask a Mexican!,” is speaking at Culture Kitchen at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. Folk ensemble Cambalache takes the stage at the Tucson Son Jarocho Collective at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
And there’s so much more. The whole festival runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Downtown Tucson, Jacome Plaza. Free, with donations gladly accepted. Details.
45th Annual Huachuca Mineral, Gem and Jewelry Show. OK, so you have to head over to Sierra Vista for this event, but when you think about how long the wait is until the next Tucson Gem Show, the trip might seem a little more worth it and a little less daunting. Mineral displays, geode sales and cutting, displays from Kartchner Caverns and the Forest Service, and plenty of vendors abound. There will also be jewelry making demonstrations by a Navajo gold/silversmith, raffles, and activities for the kids. Rock on! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. Free. Details.
HUMP. Organized by Savage Love writer Dan Savage (whose work you can find elsewhere in the Weekly), this film festival brings “a new kind of porn” to audiences. Since 2005, HUMP! has featured short, homemade pornographic films by “people who aren’t porn stars but want to be one for a weekend.” The films range from humorous, to delicate, to completely out-there, but they all manage to bring the audience closer and shake off cultural taboos. According to HUMP!, the festival’s main goal is to change the way America sees (and makes and shares) porn. Multiple screenings, 6 to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 12. 127 E. Congress St. $20. 18+. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Serenity in the Desert. The Loft Cinema is bringing back the annual charity screening of Serenity, hosted by the Arizona Browncoats. The film, directed by Joss Whedon, is the continuation of Whedon’s TV series Firefly. The proceeds from the screenings benefit Equality Now, an organization working to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world. The screening is preceded by another Whedon work, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $15. Details.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. How many chances do you have to see a Breaking Bad-related showing on the big screen? This Netflix movie stars Jesse Pinkman of Breaking Bad on his own quest to come to terms with his past. El Camino is written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. This special limited screening only lasts for this weekend. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard. Details.
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
The Great Pumpkin Race at Buckelew Farms. You know, Charlie Brown certainly didn’t say anything about a race when he talked about celebrating the Great Pumpkin. But if you’re going to go on a run this fall, what could make it more lovely than having it be through a pumpkin field, and to culminate in a chance to buy your own pumpkin to take home? This is the 13th year Buckelew Farms has put on this 5K delight. They also have a family mile with trick or treat stations, a pumpkin art station, and a costume contest for people who get dressed up for their runs. Proceeds benefit the Arizona Center for Autism. 8:30 a.m. start for the family mile and 9 a.m. start for the 5K. Sunday, Oct. 13. Buckelew Farm, 17000 W. Ajo Way. $23 5K and $12 family mile. Details.
Tohono Chul Fall Plant Sale. Hooray for it being cool enough out for you to finally spend some time in your garden! And double hooray for Tohono Chul for providing this sale full of landscape-ready plants to turn your yard into the oasis it was always meant to be. And, hey, if you’re less of a “gardener” and more of an “I like to keep a plant on the windowsill of my office” type person, they’ve got you covered as well with their selection of hardy, arid-adapted specimens. They’ve got more than 1,000 different plant species to choose from! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Tohono Chul Propagation Area, 7211 Northern Ave. Details.
Brewery Bootcamp at Dragoon Brewing Co. Here’s your chance to really earn that beer. Dragoon Brewing is hosting a full-body workout, and your first beer is included with the price of admission! You know that drink will taste better once you’ve exercised. Please bring your sweat towel, bottle of water, and a mat or beach towel for something to lay on. All fitness levels welcome. 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Oct. 13. $10. 21+ Details.
Disney on Ice presents: Mickey’s Search Party. There’s something about putting stuff on ice that just makes everything more exciting. Put liquor on ice and suddenly its “classy,” for example. Even cooler is watching a performance on ice, where characters tell a story through high-flying acrobatics, world-class ice skating and unexpected stunts. Join Mickey and his pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map to meet characters ranging from Miguel from Coco to Elsa to Moana to the folks from Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid. 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $18 to $75+. Details.
Mario Patino’s Ravaged Landscapes and Rundown Interiors. When was the last time you paid a visit to the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures? Well, make sure you go back before Dec. 15 to see this exhibit by a lifelong Tucsonan and artist-turned-miniaturist, Mario Patino. Rather than creating idyllic and idealistic depictions of the past, he creates realistic representations of his times growing up in the South Tucson barrio neighborhood, from a grimy telephone booth to a dusty pool hall to a cluttered vintage kitchen. There’s an authenticity to his work that makes it appealing, and there’s something about looking at these familiar, everyday scenes in miniature that makes you recognize their charm in a new way. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. $10.50 GA, $8.50 senior/military, $7 student/youth, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Shakespeare in Song. It’s probably safe to say that, no matter what you’re into and what you’re like, you’ve heard of Shakespeare. Over the past 400 or so years, lots of people have been inspired by the wit, beauty and insight of Shakespeare’s texts. Local music group True Concord is performing some of these pieces at this event. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music (reported to have made Rachmaninov cry when he heard it), which uses text from The Merchant of Venice, is the cornerstone. It also premieres the third annual Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition Winner, which is based on text from Sonnet No. 8. What could be lovelier? 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $25 GA, $40 premium. Details.
Broadway to the Sunset Strip. Buckle up, musical theater fans. Susan Egan is coming! And it’s not only her (for those not in the know, she originated the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway), but Doug LaBrecque, who played the Phantom, and Lisa Vroman, who played Christine, both in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. These three stars will be performing Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winning songs from New York to LA in an event that will have your heart soaring as high as their voices. Thank you, Tucson Symphony Orchestra! 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $31 to $79. Details.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. Are you ready for October to get seriously spooky? Check out the four unique haunt experiences at this year’s Nightfall, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. They’ve also got four live shows this year: the musical mystery Deal of Fortune, the super scary show The Neighbors, the comedic The Anti-Hero Virus and an opening ceremony hosted by a couple of gargoyles. Curious about Nightfall but not sure you’re ready? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood to be jumped out at. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Details.
Tucson Meet Yourself. This is the 46th year of the Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival, and, man, it never gets old. How could dozens of food vendors, representing more than 30 countries and regions, ever get old? This year, the festival celebrates California traditions, with several well-known artists and representatives from the Golden State. Gustavo Arellano, former writer of the award-winning nationally syndicated column “Ask a Mexican!,” is speaking at Culture Kitchen at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. Folk ensemble Cambalache takes the stage at the Tucson Son Jarocho Collective at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
And there’s so much more. The whole festival runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Downtown Tucson, Jacome Plaza. Free, with donations gladly accepted. Details.
Tucson Benefest. We love a good music festival here at the Weekly, and this brand new one certainly is good. The one-day music and arts festival is designed to celebrate all beings through music, art, food and drink, and to raise money for a charity while they’re at it—this year, they’re aiming to donate nearly 50 percent of the net proceeds to Planned Parenthood Arizona. And the lineup is all female or femme-identifying front-led bands! From Taco Sauce to Jane N The Jungle to Just Najima, Katie Haverly & The Aviary, and Fairy Bones, you’re in for a treat. Local art and a good cause? Name a better duo. 12:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. The Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. Fifth St. $30 GA. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
45th Annual Huachuca Mineral, Gem and Jewelry Show. OK, so you have to head over to Sierra Vista for this event, but when you think about how long the wait is until the next Tucson Gem Show, the trip might seem a little more worth it and a little less daunting. Mineral displays, geode sales and cutting, displays from Kartchner Caverns and the Forest Service, and plenty of vendors abound. There will also be jewelry making demonstrations by a Navajo gold/silversmith, raffles, and activities for the kids. Rock on! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. Free. Details.
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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Sed, The Trail of Thirst. The Tucson Desert Art Museum is featuring this installation from award-winning artist Delilah Montoya about the hardships migrants face while crossing the border. It also pays tribute to the bravery of individuals who perish on this journey. Montoya is a photographic printmaker who likes to make work that confronts viewers’ assumptions, whether it’s critiquing tourism or examining ideas about sin, culture and spirituality. This exhibit combines photography with found objects to give a chilling sense of what crossing the border is like. The exhibit runs through Feb. 28 at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, $4 youth, free for members. Details.
Mario Patino’s Ravaged Landscapes and Rundown Interiors. When was the last time you paid a visit to the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures? Well, make sure you go back before Dec. 15 to see this exhibit by a lifelong Tucsonan and artist-turned-miniaturist, Mario Patino. Rather than creating idyllic and idealistic depictions of the past, he creates realistic representations of his times growing up in the South Tucson barrio neighborhood, from a grimy telephone booth to a dusty pool hall to a cluttered vintage kitchen. There’s an authenticity to his work that makes it appealing, and there’s something about looking at these familiar, everyday scenes in miniature that makes you recognize their charm in a new way. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. $10.50 GA, $8.50 senior/military, $7 student/youth, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Accomplice. Don’t you love a good play where the atmosphere is just as full of adultery as it is murder? This show—the winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award, which is a very big deal in the crime and suspense theater world—delivers exactly that. Who is the title character of the show? If all goes according to plan, you’ll be guessing all the way to the end. Don’t accomp-miss this one! Preview performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11. Opening night Saturday, Oct. 12. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Nov. 16 (with a matinee and evening show on the last day). Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. $20 GA, $18 military/senior/student, $15 Thursdays and previews. Details.
Mario Patino’s Ravaged Landscapes and Rundown Interiors. When was the last time you paid a visit to the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures? Well, make sure you go back before Dec. 15 to see this exhibit by a lifelong Tucsonan and artist-turned-miniaturist, Mario Patino. Rather than creating idyllic and idealistic depictions of the past, he creates realistic representations of his times growing up in the South Tucson barrio neighborhood, from a grimy telephone booth to a dusty pool hall to a cluttered vintage kitchen. There’s an authenticity to his work that makes it appealing, and there’s something about looking at these familiar, everyday scenes in miniature that makes you recognize their charm in a new way. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. $10.50 GA, $8.50 senior/military, $7 student/youth, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Accomplice. Don’t you love a good play where the atmosphere is just as full of adultery as it is murder? This show—the winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award, which is a very big deal in the crime and suspense theater world—delivers exactly that. Who is the title character of the show? If all goes according to plan, you’ll be guessing all the way to the end. Don’t accomp-miss this one! Preview performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11. Opening night Saturday, Oct. 12. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Nov. 16 (with a matinee and evening show on the last day). Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. $20 GA, $18 military/senior/student, $15 Thursdays and previews. Details.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. Are you ready for October to get seriously spooky? Check out the four unique haunt experiences at this year’s Nightfall, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. They’ve also got four live shows this year: the musical mystery Deal of Fortune, the super scary show The Neighbors, the comedic The Anti-Hero Virus and an opening ceremony hosted by a couple of gargoyles. Curious about Nightfall but not sure you’re ready? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood to be jumped out at. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Details.
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. Details.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Monday, Oct. 7
Free Open Mic at 7 p.m. at The Surly Wench. Oct. 14: Free improvised standup show with audience participation at The Switch at 9 p.m. at The Hut.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Spelling Bee[r]. Show off your spelling skills and enjoy Tap & Bottle’s wide array of drinks at the same time! And if you aren’t confident in your spelling skills, a few drinks might just boost your book smarts. The spelliing bee[r] is free and you can win a big ol’ trophy, plus gift certificates to Tap & Bottle. They even award a gift if you’re the first person out in the round. 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. 403 N. 6th Avenue. Details.
Dinner with Chefs at PY Steakhouse. Executive Chef Ryan Clark of PY Steakhouse at Casino del Sol started this series to highlight local chefs and culinary celebrities. For this year, they’re also including beverage experts. This event features bar director of Little Rituals, Aaron DeFeo. Enjoy this three-course steak dinner using mindfully-sourced ingredients alongside a few of the cooks’ favorite cocktails. Tuesday, Oct. 8. 5655 W. Valencia Road. Prices range from $75-$125 plus gratuities. To make reservations call PY Steakhouse at (520) 324-9350. Details.
Free Open Mic at 7 p.m. at The Surly Wench. Oct. 14: Free improvised standup show with audience participation at The Switch at 9 p.m. at The Hut.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Spelling Bee[r]. Show off your spelling skills and enjoy Tap & Bottle’s wide array of drinks at the same time! And if you aren’t confident in your spelling skills, a few drinks might just boost your book smarts. The spelliing bee[r] is free and you can win a big ol’ trophy, plus gift certificates to Tap & Bottle. They even award a gift if you’re the first person out in the round. 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. 403 N. 6th Avenue. Details.
Dinner with Chefs at PY Steakhouse. Executive Chef Ryan Clark of PY Steakhouse at Casino del Sol started this series to highlight local chefs and culinary celebrities. For this year, they’re also including beverage experts. This event features bar director of Little Rituals, Aaron DeFeo. Enjoy this three-course steak dinner using mindfully-sourced ingredients alongside a few of the cooks’ favorite cocktails. Tuesday, Oct. 8. 5655 W. Valencia Road. Prices range from $75-$125 plus gratuities. To make reservations call PY Steakhouse at (520) 324-9350. Details.
Free open mic at Neighborhood Comedy at 6:45 p.m. at The Music Box Lounge.
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Friday, October 4, 2019
Friday, Oct. 4
ZOOcson 2019. Want to enjoy some of the best local food and drinks while getting to know your friendly neighborhood squirrel monkeys? The Reid Park Zoo is hosting their 26th annual “must-attend social event of the fall.” Come out to this zoo fundraiser and enjoy food and drink samplings from restaurants all throughout Tucson. Plus, specialty cocktails! In addition to the food and drinks, there will also be silent auctions, “animal ambassador” presentations and live music. This year’s event is themed after the zoo’s Chilean flamingo flock whose new habitat will be opening in the spring of 2020. VIP tickets include early entry, additional drink tickets, and a special VIP swag bag. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. 3400 E. Zoo Ct. $125, or $200 for VIP. Details.
Wines from A to Z. Maynards Market & Kitchen is kicking off their Autumn Wine Tastings series with a special evening dedicated entirely to local wines. If you’ve never experienced their wide range, it might surprise you to know just how much wine is made right here in Southern Arizona. Come get a sip of the Sonoran! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. 400 N. Toole Ave. $12. Tastings are free for Maynards Wine Club members. Details.
Oktoberfest at Ten55. In a town full of breweries and a month full of beer, a Tucson Oktoberfest event has to be pretty special to stand out, and that’s exactly what Ten55 Brewing Company’s second annual Oktoberfest event is all about. All weekend long, Ten55 is serving classic German beer and food. There will be a costume contest, a beer-stein-holding competition and live music. The tap list is: Hefeweizen, Dunkleweisse, Helles, Zwickelbier, Dampfbier and a brand new Altbier for the occasion. And to top it all off, classic German Jagerschnitzel and Spaetzle. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. 110 E. Congress Street. Details.
Blue Willow Oktoberfest menu. This longtime institution is embracing the season with a specialty Oktoberfest menu. Their specials include a schnitzel sandwich with sauerkraut and rotkohl on a pretzel roll ($12), as well as special marzen ($4) and apfelstrudel ($6). And if you’re extra hungry, they’re serving up a full dinner special through October 5, with traditional sausage, cabbage and spatzle ($16). Available now at 2616 N. Campbell Ave. Details.
Jean LeRoy’s Buzzard Creek Ghost Town. If you were around in Tucson in the ’80s and ’90s, you might remember the little dioramas featured in the Hidden Valley Inn restaurant in the Northeast part of town. Buzzard Creek was one of them. At first glance, it’s a cute lil’ western town, with a barbershop a saloon and a corner store. But at closer glance, you realize it’s full of gun-slinging ghouls, swaggering skeletons and other haunted characters. Fifteen structures handcrafted by woodcarver Jean LeRoy, including a mission church and a haunted mansion, will be featured at the Mini Time Machine Museum through November 3, to get you in the Halloween/Dia de Los Muertos spirit. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, $10.50 GA, $8.50 seniors/military, $7 students/youth 4 to 17, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Oro Valley Monster Mash. He may have already done the mash, but for us, the mash is yet to come. Head up to Steam Pump Ranch for a day full of spooky fun, including pumpkin decorating, Halloween crafts, a cartoon-themed maze, a scary movie scavenger hunt and a DJ playing haunted tunes. New this year are the spooky carnival games, such as a candy corn ring toss and guessing the weight of pumpkins. Food trucks and witches brew (root beer) will fuel you through all the fun. This event is from 4 to 9 p.m., with haunted hayrides from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Free, though some activities cost money. (Steam Pump Ranch is also offering Haunted Hayrides from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 18. $10 for those 12 and up and $5 for kids 11 and under.) Details.
Haunted Ruins Rising: A Retro Experience. There’s always something sorta delightfully spooky about Valley of the Moon, where there may or may not be actual fairies. For October, they’re taking guests back in time to see a play that was originally performed in 1976. In it, a band of pilgrims journeys throughout the Haunted Ruins in search of the Golden Key to Happiness. Tickets to the show include access to an area of the park that was formerly closed to the public for decades. (We assume that’s where the fairies like to hide, so keep an eye out!) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, with several showtimes per night, from 6 to 8:20 p.m. on Fridays and 5 to 8:20 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. This Sunday, Oct. 6 is discount night! Bring a bag of candy or healthy treats and get $2.50 off. $10 adults, $5 kids 8 to 18, free for kids 7 and under. Details.
Standup with Michael Turner at 7:30 p.m. at The O ($5 and $10). Standup with Mike Merryfield at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with Constable and 301 Showcase at 7:30 p.m. and The Soapbox at 9 p.m. at Tucson Improv Movement ($5). Details.
Tucson Film & Music Festival. All this weekend, The Screening Room is home to the 15th annual celebration of all things Tucson: past, present and future. The festival features full-length, animated, documentary and short films. While there are too many to list here, a few of the feature films are: Cassidy Red, a female-driven Western about vengeance filmed entirely in Tucson; Everything Beautiful is Far Away, a futuristic fable about searching a desert planet for a mythical watering hole; To Be Funny, a world-premiere celebrating 100 years of Buster Keaton’s legacy; Zen Dog, about escaping the world with the power of lucid dreaming; and Casamance, a documentary about Spanish singer-songwriter and member of Tucson-based band Calexico Jairo Zavala seeking his roots. Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6. 127 E. Congress St. Details.
The Terminator. Arguably the most ’80s film of all time, what more is there to say about The Terminator? Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a robotic killing machine in this James Cameron epic that ranges from sci-fi to action to psychological drama to straight-up horror. While it might not hold up as well as its sequel (sorry, Judgment Day is better) it’s an absolute classic, and no one can deny that. Remember how OJ Simpson was originally supposed to star as the killing machine? The Fox Theatre invites you to the “tech-noir” spectacular. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. 17 W. Congress St. $5-$7. Details.
Selena. Before the current age of constant music biopics, watching a film about a real-life musician going from nobody to star was almost a rare thing. This Golden Globe-nominated 1997 film stars Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla, rising the ranks from Texas girl to Tejano sensation to Astrodome-performing superstar before she was murdered by the president of her fan club at the age of 23. This breakout role from Lopez also helped solidify Selena as a music icon for audiences worldwide. Part of Hotel McCoy’s “movie under the stars” poolside screenings. 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. 720 West Silverlake Road. Free. Details.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Boy Scouts Popcorn + Dragoon Beer Pairing. Tap & Bottle’s northside location gives you the opportunity to support local causes and enjoy a drink at the same time. Local Scouts BSA Troop #299 will be selling popcorn, and T&B is making a specialty flight to go along. The flight includes three popcorns and three beers (including the Rylander). 10 percent of all proceeds will go to Troop #299. 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. 7254 N. Oracle Rd. Details.
Oktoberfest at Ten55. In a town full of breweries and a month full of beer, a Tucson Oktoberfest event has to be pretty special to stand out, and that’s exactly what Ten55 Brewing Company’s second annual Oktoberfest event is all about. All weekend long, Ten55 is serving classic German beer and food. There will be a costume contest, a beer-stein-holding competition and live music. The tap list is: Hefeweizen, Dunkleweisse, Helles, Zwickelbier, Dampfbier and a brand new Altbier for the occasion. And to top it all off, classic German Jagerschnitzel and Spaetzle. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. 110 E. Congress Street. Details.
Blue Willow Oktoberfest menu. This longtime institution is embracing the season with a specialty Oktoberfest menu. Their specials include a schnitzel sandwich with sauerkraut and rotkohl on a pretzel roll ($12), as well as special marzen ($4) and apfelstrudel ($6). And if you’re extra hungry, they’re serving up a full dinner special through October 5, with traditional sausage, cabbage and spatzle ($16). Available now at 2616 N. Campbell Ave. Details.
Yume Japanese Gardens Reopening. Happy fall! The Yume Japanese Gardens are reopening for the fall/winter season, and they’ve got lots of new stuff to check out. An exhibit on Japanese papercrafts includes origami, scrolls, woodblock prints and lanterns. The rotating permanent exhibitions will now include hand-painted silk kimonos and vintage Japanese folk-art objects, as well as a new selection of Ikebana vases and containers. And Phoenix Ikebana master Ping Wei’s art will be on display through the end of December. Come learn about his work and his life (he also practices Chinese massage and body work) at this artist’s reception! (But note that the museum itself won’t be open during the artist’s reception, so come early!) 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. $13 adults, $10 seniors, $9 students & military with ID, $6 kids 3 to 15, free for kids 2 and under. Details.
Words of Wisdom. Who says pride has to end just because the event full of parades is over? Southern Arizona Senior Pride is hosting this poetry reading event by LGBTQ elders to keep the party going, and to keep the voices of this community heard. The featured poet is Rebecca Seiferle, Tucson’s poet laureate from 2012 to 2016, noted Spanish translator and author of four poetry collectionst. Other speakers include Joan Larkin (also nationally recognized), TC Tolbert (Tucson’s current poet laureate), Shawn Finn, Karen Hanson and Edwin Holliday. Attendees are in for a treat! 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Thronhill Lopez Center, 526 N. Fourth Ave. Free. Details.
Artistas del Barrio Hollywood. I don’t know about you, but I love any excuse to wander through Barrio Hollywood, so thank goodness their neighborhood association is putting on their fourth annual art show featuring work by more by more than 20 artists. Check out the mixed media, oils, blown and stained glass, metal, stone, wood sculptures and more. Guitarist Gabriel Ayala and the 4 Winds Drum Group are providing live music to make everything even more fun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd. Free. Details.
Jean LeRoy’s Buzzard Creek Ghost Town. If you were around in Tucson in the ’80s and ’90s, you might remember the little dioramas featured in the Hidden Valley Inn restaurant in the Northeast part of town. Buzzard Creek was one of them. At first glance, it’s a cute lil’ western town, with a barbershop a saloon and a corner store. But at closer glance, you realize it’s full of gun-slinging ghouls, swaggering skeletons and other haunted characters. Fifteen structures handcrafted by woodcarver Jean LeRoy, including a mission church and a haunted mansion, will be featured at the Mini Time Machine Museum through November 3, to get you in the Halloween/Dia de Los Muertos spirit. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, $10.50 GA, $8.50 seniors/military, $7 students/youth 4 to 17, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Oro Valley Monster Mash. He may have already done the mash, but for us, the mash is yet to come. Head up to Steam Pump Ranch for a day full of spooky fun, including pumpkin decorating, Halloween crafts, a cartoon-themed maze, a scary movie scavenger hunt and a DJ playing haunted tunes. New this year are the spooky carnival games, such as a candy corn ring toss and guessing the weight of pumpkins. Food trucks and witches brew (root beer) will fuel you through all the fun. This event is from 4 to 9 p.m., with haunted hayrides from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Free, though some activities cost money. (Steam Pump Ranch is also offering Haunted Hayrides from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 18. $10 for those 12 and up and $5 for kids 11 and under.) Details.
Haunted Ruins Rising: A Retro Experience. There’s always something sorta delightfully spooky about Valley of the Moon, where there may or may not be actual fairies. For October, they’re taking guests back in time to see a play that was originally performed in 1976. In it, a band of pilgrims journeys throughout the Haunted Ruins in search of the Golden Key to Happiness. Tickets to the show include access to an area of the park that was formerly closed to the public for decades. (We assume that’s where the fairies like to hide, so keep an eye out!) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, with several showtimes per night, from 6 to 8:20 p.m. on Fridays and 5 to 8:20 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. This Sunday, Oct. 6 is discount night! Bring a bag of candy or healthy treats and get $2.50 off. $10 adults, $5 kids 8 to 18, free for kids 7 and under. Details.
Boneyard Run. Cheers to it finally being cool enough to run without having to get up at an unreasonable hour! To celebrate, October-style, why not head over to this run at Davis Monthan, through the world’s largest aircraft storage and preservation facility? You’ll be going right by the aircraft that make up the second-largest air fleet in the world (besides the U.S. Air Force), which is typically only open to employees. If you don’t think running or walking 5Ks and 10Ks is your thing, maybe you just haven’t found the right race for you. This spooky run through a Boneyard, with proceeds benefiting a moral, welfare and recreation fund for military men, women and their families on base, might be just your type of exercise. 8 to 11 a.m. (with registration starting at 5:30 a.m.) Saturday, Oct. 5. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. $35 to $45. Details.
GLOW!: Freaks n Geeks. Ah, when the spookiness of October and the magic of this glow-in-the-dark art exhibition collide. You’re encouraged to dress up in old school clothing, or just in anything that glows. Don’t miss the costume contest at 8:30 p.m.—you could win a one-night stay at the Triangle L Ranch and two tickets to next year’s GLOW! Tonight’s live performances include Young MacDonald, the Datura Moon Orchesta, Peace is Da Bomb, Sir T. Beckles, Saguaro Strutters, Los Puchos and Treasure Mammal. There will also be tarot readings, a liquid solid light show and Gary Platek with his ART CAR(t) zooming around. Ready, set, GLOW! 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road in Oracle. $21.44 for adults, $12.86 for kids 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and under. $75.04 for a carpool of four adults. Details.
Star Party at Catalina State Park. The night sky over the desert is always a sight to see, so just imagine how beautiful it must be through the lenses of up to 10 large telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. Keep an eye out for planetary bodies like Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and sights like the Andromeda Galaxy and remnants of a past supernovae. There will also be plenty of astronomers onsite to answer your questions and talk about the night sky. Bring water, snacks, a sweater and a red light (to protect everyone’s night vision). Wendy Sweet is doing a musical performance at 5 p.m., and star viewing is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road. (Meet at main trailhead parking area.) Park entrance fee is $7 per vehicle. Details.
International Observe the Moon Night. When fellow Tucson Weekly writer Jeff Gardner told me that you could fit all of the planets in our solar system in the space between Earth and the moon, I refused to believe him. NOTHING is that far away, let alone the big, beautiful orb we see in the sky every night. But he was right. The moon is so far away, but we’re lucky enough to get to see it all the time anyway. Head over to the UA Mall, where Flandrau is sponsoring a free public viewing event, complete with family-friendly moon activities and live music. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. Telescope viewing and a special 7 p.m. moon presentation are free (though you have to reserve your ticket for the presentation online). Details.
SAHBA Home & Garden Show. Whatever your needs, the SAHBA Home Show has you covered. Hundreds of exhibitors will be present sharing information on everything from landscaping to cooking to driveways and garages. You can also pick up crafts and gifts while you’re there, like lotions, candles, sheets and towels. It’s an HGTV enthusiast’s dream come true, and you shouldn’t miss it. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Tucson Community Center, 260 S. Church Ave. $8 adults, free for kids 12 and under. Military discounts every day, half-price admission for seniors on Friday and a $2 off coupon available at sahbahomeshow.com. Details.
Evening of Play 2019. What better way to recharge your batteries than a night out without the kids? How about a night out without the kids where you get to be the kids? This annual fundraiser for the Tucson’s Children Museum doesn’t have speeches or a sit-down dinner, but it has plenty of opportunities to play and use your imagination. Explore the museum’s hands-on exhibits, check out the late-night mac & cheese bar and other fun foods, sip on cocktails and enjoy the live music from Golden BooTs. You get to support two good causes: your mental health/well-being, and the education and enrichment of kids. Perfecto! 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave. $125. Details.
8th Annual Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale. With events ranging from a hands-on reptile photography clinic led by Bill Love to a petting zoo for kids to pet reptiles to vendors selling everything from snakes and bugs to books and jewelry, this event has something for everyone. (Unless you truly hate all reptiles and amphibians, even the adorable ones like giant tortoises, and who could hate a giant tortoise?) Come check out more than 50,000 square feet of displays, sales and exhibits. You’ll have so much fun at the show that it will be hard to say “goodbye” to the vipers, “after awhile” to the crocodiles and “see ya later” to the alligators. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 6. Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. $10 adults, $5 kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Details.
Sonoran Glass Pumpkin Fiesta. Bippidi boppidi boo! That’s what Cinderella’s godmother said as she was turning Cinderella into a glass pumpkin, right? Maybe glass pumpkins aren’t quite part of Cinderella’s story, but they can be a part of your October! Come support nonprofit glass art education by visiting a pumpkin patch full of hand-crafted glass pumpkin masterpieces. You can even make your own glass masterpieces, ranging from a character magnet for $5 to a glass pumpkin for $95 (with objects like suncatchers, fall garden stakes and drink stirrers for $15). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration at 1 p.m. as well. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6. Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St. Free. Details.
Standup with Mike Merryfield at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with The Match Game at 7:30 p.m. with Seasons Readings and 3rd Beats at 9 p.m. at Tucson Improv Movement ($5). Details.
Tucson Film & Music Festival. All this weekend, The Screening Room is home to the 15th annual celebration of all things Tucson: past, present and future. The festival features full-length, animated, documentary and short films. While there are too many to list here, a few of the feature films are: Cassidy Red, a female-driven Western about vengeance filmed entirely in Tucson; Everything Beautiful is Far Away, a futuristic fable about searching a desert planet for a mythical watering hole; To Be Funny, a world-premiere celebrating 100 years of Buster Keaton’s legacy; Zen Dog, about escaping the world with the power of lucid dreaming; and Casamance, a documentary about Spanish singer-songwriter and member of Tucson-based band Calexico Jairo Zavala seeking his roots. Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6. 127 E. Congress St. Details.
Sinatra in Palm Springs. Part of Tucson Modernism Week, The Loft Cinema is screening this documentary that examines Frank Sinatra’s deep and lasting attachment to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. This features “swinging and entertaining” clips from his movie and television appearances as well as interviews with friends and colleagues. Presented by the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation. Noon to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10. Details.
Sunday, Oct. 6
Adult Art and Photography Classes at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Art Museum. Have you heard about these things? Apparently, the Desert Museum’s Art Institute offers classes for adults that range from Photoshop basics to advanced watercolor to camera composition to weaving. It’s never too late to learn something new, and there’s such a variety of time, dates and number of sessions that you’re sure to find something that works for you. This week alone, they’re offering a session on Adobe Lightroom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, for $65, starting a five-session colored pencil class from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7 for $160. For more information or to register, visit desertmuseumarts.com or call 883-3024. Details.
Haunted Ruins Rising: A Retro Experience. There’s always something sorta delightfully spooky about Valley of the Moon, where there may or may not be actual fairies. For October, they’re taking guests back in time to see a play that was originally performed in 1976. In it, a band of pilgrims journeys throughout the Haunted Ruins in search of the Golden Key to Happiness. Tickets to the show include access to an area of the park that was formerly closed to the public for decades. (We assume that’s where the fairies like to hide, so keep an eye out!) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, with several showtimes per night, from 6 to 8:20 p.m. on Fridays and 5 to 8:20 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. This Sunday, Oct. 6 is discount night! Bring a bag of candy or healthy treats and get $2.50 off. $10 adults, $5 kids 8 to 18, free for kids 7 and under. Details.
SAHBA Home & Garden Show. Whatever your needs, the SAHBA Home Show has you covered. Hundreds of exhibitors will be present sharing information on everything from landscaping to cooking to driveways and garages. You can also pick up crafts and gifts while you’re there, like lotions, candles, sheets and towels. It’s an HGTV enthusiast’s dream come true, and you shouldn’t miss it. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Tucson Community Center, 260 S. Church Ave. $8 adults, free for kids 12 and under. Military discounts every day, half-price admission for seniors on Friday and a $2 off coupon available at sahbahomeshow.com. Details.
8th Annual Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale. With events ranging from a hands-on reptile photography clinic led by Bill Love to a petting zoo for kids to pet reptiles to vendors selling everything from snakes and bugs to books and jewelry, this event has something for everyone. (Unless you truly hate all reptiles and amphibians, even the adorable ones like giant tortoises, and who could hate a giant tortoise?) Come check out more than 50,000 square feet of displays, sales and exhibits. You’ll have so much fun at the show that it will be hard to say “goodbye” to the vipers, “after awhile” to the crocodiles and “see ya later” to the alligators. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 6. Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. $10 adults, $5 kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Details.
Sonoran Glass Pumpkin Fiesta. Bippidi boppidi boo! That’s what Cinderella’s godmother said as she was turning Cinderella into a glass pumpkin, right? Maybe glass pumpkins aren’t quite part of Cinderella’s story, but they can be a part of your October! Come support nonprofit glass art education by visiting a pumpkin patch full of hand-crafted glass pumpkin masterpieces. You can even make your own glass masterpieces, ranging from a character magnet for $5 to a glass pumpkin for $95 (with objects like suncatchers, fall garden stakes and drink stirrers for $15). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration at 1 p.m. as well. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6. Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St. Free. Details.
Free Open Mic at 8 p.m. at Chuckleheads in Bisbee.
Tucson Film & Music Festival. All this weekend, The Screening Room is home to the 15th annual celebration of all things Tucson: past, present and future. The festival features full-length, animated, documentary and short films. While there are too many to list here, a few of the feature films are: Cassidy Red, a female-driven Western about vengeance filmed entirely in Tucson; Everything Beautiful is Far Away, a futuristic fable about searching a desert planet for a mythical watering hole; To Be Funny, a world-premiere celebrating 100 years of Buster Keaton’s legacy; Zen Dog, about escaping the world with the power of lucid dreaming; and Casamance, a documentary about Spanish singer-songwriter and member of Tucson-based band Calexico Jairo Zavala seeking his roots. Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6. 127 E. Congress St. Details.
ZOOcson 2019. Want to enjoy some of the best local food and drinks while getting to know your friendly neighborhood squirrel monkeys? The Reid Park Zoo is hosting their 26th annual “must-attend social event of the fall.” Come out to this zoo fundraiser and enjoy food and drink samplings from restaurants all throughout Tucson. Plus, specialty cocktails! In addition to the food and drinks, there will also be silent auctions, “animal ambassador” presentations and live music. This year’s event is themed after the zoo’s Chilean flamingo flock whose new habitat will be opening in the spring of 2020. VIP tickets include early entry, additional drink tickets, and a special VIP swag bag. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. 3400 E. Zoo Ct. $125, or $200 for VIP. Details.
Wines from A to Z. Maynards Market & Kitchen is kicking off their Autumn Wine Tastings series with a special evening dedicated entirely to local wines. If you’ve never experienced their wide range, it might surprise you to know just how much wine is made right here in Southern Arizona. Come get a sip of the Sonoran! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. 400 N. Toole Ave. $12. Tastings are free for Maynards Wine Club members. Details.
Oktoberfest at Ten55. In a town full of breweries and a month full of beer, a Tucson Oktoberfest event has to be pretty special to stand out, and that’s exactly what Ten55 Brewing Company’s second annual Oktoberfest event is all about. All weekend long, Ten55 is serving classic German beer and food. There will be a costume contest, a beer-stein-holding competition and live music. The tap list is: Hefeweizen, Dunkleweisse, Helles, Zwickelbier, Dampfbier and a brand new Altbier for the occasion. And to top it all off, classic German Jagerschnitzel and Spaetzle. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. 110 E. Congress Street. Details.
Blue Willow Oktoberfest menu. This longtime institution is embracing the season with a specialty Oktoberfest menu. Their specials include a schnitzel sandwich with sauerkraut and rotkohl on a pretzel roll ($12), as well as special marzen ($4) and apfelstrudel ($6). And if you’re extra hungry, they’re serving up a full dinner special through October 5, with traditional sausage, cabbage and spatzle ($16). Available now at 2616 N. Campbell Ave. Details.
Jean LeRoy’s Buzzard Creek Ghost Town. If you were around in Tucson in the ’80s and ’90s, you might remember the little dioramas featured in the Hidden Valley Inn restaurant in the Northeast part of town. Buzzard Creek was one of them. At first glance, it’s a cute lil’ western town, with a barbershop a saloon and a corner store. But at closer glance, you realize it’s full of gun-slinging ghouls, swaggering skeletons and other haunted characters. Fifteen structures handcrafted by woodcarver Jean LeRoy, including a mission church and a haunted mansion, will be featured at the Mini Time Machine Museum through November 3, to get you in the Halloween/Dia de Los Muertos spirit. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, $10.50 GA, $8.50 seniors/military, $7 students/youth 4 to 17, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Oro Valley Monster Mash. He may have already done the mash, but for us, the mash is yet to come. Head up to Steam Pump Ranch for a day full of spooky fun, including pumpkin decorating, Halloween crafts, a cartoon-themed maze, a scary movie scavenger hunt and a DJ playing haunted tunes. New this year are the spooky carnival games, such as a candy corn ring toss and guessing the weight of pumpkins. Food trucks and witches brew (root beer) will fuel you through all the fun. This event is from 4 to 9 p.m., with haunted hayrides from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Free, though some activities cost money. (Steam Pump Ranch is also offering Haunted Hayrides from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 18. $10 for those 12 and up and $5 for kids 11 and under.) Details.
Haunted Ruins Rising: A Retro Experience. There’s always something sorta delightfully spooky about Valley of the Moon, where there may or may not be actual fairies. For October, they’re taking guests back in time to see a play that was originally performed in 1976. In it, a band of pilgrims journeys throughout the Haunted Ruins in search of the Golden Key to Happiness. Tickets to the show include access to an area of the park that was formerly closed to the public for decades. (We assume that’s where the fairies like to hide, so keep an eye out!) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, with several showtimes per night, from 6 to 8:20 p.m. on Fridays and 5 to 8:20 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. This Sunday, Oct. 6 is discount night! Bring a bag of candy or healthy treats and get $2.50 off. $10 adults, $5 kids 8 to 18, free for kids 7 and under. Details.
Standup with Michael Turner at 7:30 p.m. at The O ($5 and $10). Standup with Mike Merryfield at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with Constable and 301 Showcase at 7:30 p.m. and The Soapbox at 9 p.m. at Tucson Improv Movement ($5). Details.
Tucson Film & Music Festival. All this weekend, The Screening Room is home to the 15th annual celebration of all things Tucson: past, present and future. The festival features full-length, animated, documentary and short films. While there are too many to list here, a few of the feature films are: Cassidy Red, a female-driven Western about vengeance filmed entirely in Tucson; Everything Beautiful is Far Away, a futuristic fable about searching a desert planet for a mythical watering hole; To Be Funny, a world-premiere celebrating 100 years of Buster Keaton’s legacy; Zen Dog, about escaping the world with the power of lucid dreaming; and Casamance, a documentary about Spanish singer-songwriter and member of Tucson-based band Calexico Jairo Zavala seeking his roots. Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6. 127 E. Congress St. Details.
The Terminator. Arguably the most ’80s film of all time, what more is there to say about The Terminator? Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a robotic killing machine in this James Cameron epic that ranges from sci-fi to action to psychological drama to straight-up horror. While it might not hold up as well as its sequel (sorry, Judgment Day is better) it’s an absolute classic, and no one can deny that. Remember how OJ Simpson was originally supposed to star as the killing machine? The Fox Theatre invites you to the “tech-noir” spectacular. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. 17 W. Congress St. $5-$7. Details.
Selena. Before the current age of constant music biopics, watching a film about a real-life musician going from nobody to star was almost a rare thing. This Golden Globe-nominated 1997 film stars Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla, rising the ranks from Texas girl to Tejano sensation to Astrodome-performing superstar before she was murdered by the president of her fan club at the age of 23. This breakout role from Lopez also helped solidify Selena as a music icon for audiences worldwide. Part of Hotel McCoy’s “movie under the stars” poolside screenings. 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. 720 West Silverlake Road. Free. Details.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Boy Scouts Popcorn + Dragoon Beer Pairing. Tap & Bottle’s northside location gives you the opportunity to support local causes and enjoy a drink at the same time. Local Scouts BSA Troop #299 will be selling popcorn, and T&B is making a specialty flight to go along. The flight includes three popcorns and three beers (including the Rylander). 10 percent of all proceeds will go to Troop #299. 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. 7254 N. Oracle Rd. Details.
Oktoberfest at Ten55. In a town full of breweries and a month full of beer, a Tucson Oktoberfest event has to be pretty special to stand out, and that’s exactly what Ten55 Brewing Company’s second annual Oktoberfest event is all about. All weekend long, Ten55 is serving classic German beer and food. There will be a costume contest, a beer-stein-holding competition and live music. The tap list is: Hefeweizen, Dunkleweisse, Helles, Zwickelbier, Dampfbier and a brand new Altbier for the occasion. And to top it all off, classic German Jagerschnitzel and Spaetzle. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. 110 E. Congress Street. Details.
Blue Willow Oktoberfest menu. This longtime institution is embracing the season with a specialty Oktoberfest menu. Their specials include a schnitzel sandwich with sauerkraut and rotkohl on a pretzel roll ($12), as well as special marzen ($4) and apfelstrudel ($6). And if you’re extra hungry, they’re serving up a full dinner special through October 5, with traditional sausage, cabbage and spatzle ($16). Available now at 2616 N. Campbell Ave. Details.
Yume Japanese Gardens Reopening. Happy fall! The Yume Japanese Gardens are reopening for the fall/winter season, and they’ve got lots of new stuff to check out. An exhibit on Japanese papercrafts includes origami, scrolls, woodblock prints and lanterns. The rotating permanent exhibitions will now include hand-painted silk kimonos and vintage Japanese folk-art objects, as well as a new selection of Ikebana vases and containers. And Phoenix Ikebana master Ping Wei’s art will be on display through the end of December. Come learn about his work and his life (he also practices Chinese massage and body work) at this artist’s reception! (But note that the museum itself won’t be open during the artist’s reception, so come early!) 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. $13 adults, $10 seniors, $9 students & military with ID, $6 kids 3 to 15, free for kids 2 and under. Details.
Words of Wisdom. Who says pride has to end just because the event full of parades is over? Southern Arizona Senior Pride is hosting this poetry reading event by LGBTQ elders to keep the party going, and to keep the voices of this community heard. The featured poet is Rebecca Seiferle, Tucson’s poet laureate from 2012 to 2016, noted Spanish translator and author of four poetry collectionst. Other speakers include Joan Larkin (also nationally recognized), TC Tolbert (Tucson’s current poet laureate), Shawn Finn, Karen Hanson and Edwin Holliday. Attendees are in for a treat! 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Thronhill Lopez Center, 526 N. Fourth Ave. Free. Details.
Artistas del Barrio Hollywood. I don’t know about you, but I love any excuse to wander through Barrio Hollywood, so thank goodness their neighborhood association is putting on their fourth annual art show featuring work by more by more than 20 artists. Check out the mixed media, oils, blown and stained glass, metal, stone, wood sculptures and more. Guitarist Gabriel Ayala and the 4 Winds Drum Group are providing live music to make everything even more fun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd. Free. Details.
Jean LeRoy’s Buzzard Creek Ghost Town. If you were around in Tucson in the ’80s and ’90s, you might remember the little dioramas featured in the Hidden Valley Inn restaurant in the Northeast part of town. Buzzard Creek was one of them. At first glance, it’s a cute lil’ western town, with a barbershop a saloon and a corner store. But at closer glance, you realize it’s full of gun-slinging ghouls, swaggering skeletons and other haunted characters. Fifteen structures handcrafted by woodcarver Jean LeRoy, including a mission church and a haunted mansion, will be featured at the Mini Time Machine Museum through November 3, to get you in the Halloween/Dia de Los Muertos spirit. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, $10.50 GA, $8.50 seniors/military, $7 students/youth 4 to 17, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Oro Valley Monster Mash. He may have already done the mash, but for us, the mash is yet to come. Head up to Steam Pump Ranch for a day full of spooky fun, including pumpkin decorating, Halloween crafts, a cartoon-themed maze, a scary movie scavenger hunt and a DJ playing haunted tunes. New this year are the spooky carnival games, such as a candy corn ring toss and guessing the weight of pumpkins. Food trucks and witches brew (root beer) will fuel you through all the fun. This event is from 4 to 9 p.m., with haunted hayrides from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Free, though some activities cost money. (Steam Pump Ranch is also offering Haunted Hayrides from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 18. $10 for those 12 and up and $5 for kids 11 and under.) Details.
Haunted Ruins Rising: A Retro Experience. There’s always something sorta delightfully spooky about Valley of the Moon, where there may or may not be actual fairies. For October, they’re taking guests back in time to see a play that was originally performed in 1976. In it, a band of pilgrims journeys throughout the Haunted Ruins in search of the Golden Key to Happiness. Tickets to the show include access to an area of the park that was formerly closed to the public for decades. (We assume that’s where the fairies like to hide, so keep an eye out!) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, with several showtimes per night, from 6 to 8:20 p.m. on Fridays and 5 to 8:20 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. This Sunday, Oct. 6 is discount night! Bring a bag of candy or healthy treats and get $2.50 off. $10 adults, $5 kids 8 to 18, free for kids 7 and under. Details.
Boneyard Run. Cheers to it finally being cool enough to run without having to get up at an unreasonable hour! To celebrate, October-style, why not head over to this run at Davis Monthan, through the world’s largest aircraft storage and preservation facility? You’ll be going right by the aircraft that make up the second-largest air fleet in the world (besides the U.S. Air Force), which is typically only open to employees. If you don’t think running or walking 5Ks and 10Ks is your thing, maybe you just haven’t found the right race for you. This spooky run through a Boneyard, with proceeds benefiting a moral, welfare and recreation fund for military men, women and their families on base, might be just your type of exercise. 8 to 11 a.m. (with registration starting at 5:30 a.m.) Saturday, Oct. 5. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. $35 to $45. Details.
GLOW!: Freaks n Geeks. Ah, when the spookiness of October and the magic of this glow-in-the-dark art exhibition collide. You’re encouraged to dress up in old school clothing, or just in anything that glows. Don’t miss the costume contest at 8:30 p.m.—you could win a one-night stay at the Triangle L Ranch and two tickets to next year’s GLOW! Tonight’s live performances include Young MacDonald, the Datura Moon Orchesta, Peace is Da Bomb, Sir T. Beckles, Saguaro Strutters, Los Puchos and Treasure Mammal. There will also be tarot readings, a liquid solid light show and Gary Platek with his ART CAR(t) zooming around. Ready, set, GLOW! 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road in Oracle. $21.44 for adults, $12.86 for kids 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and under. $75.04 for a carpool of four adults. Details.
Star Party at Catalina State Park. The night sky over the desert is always a sight to see, so just imagine how beautiful it must be through the lenses of up to 10 large telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. Keep an eye out for planetary bodies like Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and sights like the Andromeda Galaxy and remnants of a past supernovae. There will also be plenty of astronomers onsite to answer your questions and talk about the night sky. Bring water, snacks, a sweater and a red light (to protect everyone’s night vision). Wendy Sweet is doing a musical performance at 5 p.m., and star viewing is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road. (Meet at main trailhead parking area.) Park entrance fee is $7 per vehicle. Details.
International Observe the Moon Night. When fellow Tucson Weekly writer Jeff Gardner told me that you could fit all of the planets in our solar system in the space between Earth and the moon, I refused to believe him. NOTHING is that far away, let alone the big, beautiful orb we see in the sky every night. But he was right. The moon is so far away, but we’re lucky enough to get to see it all the time anyway. Head over to the UA Mall, where Flandrau is sponsoring a free public viewing event, complete with family-friendly moon activities and live music. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. Telescope viewing and a special 7 p.m. moon presentation are free (though you have to reserve your ticket for the presentation online). Details.
SAHBA Home & Garden Show. Whatever your needs, the SAHBA Home Show has you covered. Hundreds of exhibitors will be present sharing information on everything from landscaping to cooking to driveways and garages. You can also pick up crafts and gifts while you’re there, like lotions, candles, sheets and towels. It’s an HGTV enthusiast’s dream come true, and you shouldn’t miss it. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Tucson Community Center, 260 S. Church Ave. $8 adults, free for kids 12 and under. Military discounts every day, half-price admission for seniors on Friday and a $2 off coupon available at sahbahomeshow.com. Details.
Evening of Play 2019. What better way to recharge your batteries than a night out without the kids? How about a night out without the kids where you get to be the kids? This annual fundraiser for the Tucson’s Children Museum doesn’t have speeches or a sit-down dinner, but it has plenty of opportunities to play and use your imagination. Explore the museum’s hands-on exhibits, check out the late-night mac & cheese bar and other fun foods, sip on cocktails and enjoy the live music from Golden BooTs. You get to support two good causes: your mental health/well-being, and the education and enrichment of kids. Perfecto! 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave. $125. Details.
8th Annual Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale. With events ranging from a hands-on reptile photography clinic led by Bill Love to a petting zoo for kids to pet reptiles to vendors selling everything from snakes and bugs to books and jewelry, this event has something for everyone. (Unless you truly hate all reptiles and amphibians, even the adorable ones like giant tortoises, and who could hate a giant tortoise?) Come check out more than 50,000 square feet of displays, sales and exhibits. You’ll have so much fun at the show that it will be hard to say “goodbye” to the vipers, “after awhile” to the crocodiles and “see ya later” to the alligators. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 6. Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. $10 adults, $5 kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Details.
Sonoran Glass Pumpkin Fiesta. Bippidi boppidi boo! That’s what Cinderella’s godmother said as she was turning Cinderella into a glass pumpkin, right? Maybe glass pumpkins aren’t quite part of Cinderella’s story, but they can be a part of your October! Come support nonprofit glass art education by visiting a pumpkin patch full of hand-crafted glass pumpkin masterpieces. You can even make your own glass masterpieces, ranging from a character magnet for $5 to a glass pumpkin for $95 (with objects like suncatchers, fall garden stakes and drink stirrers for $15). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration at 1 p.m. as well. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6. Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St. Free. Details.
Standup with Mike Merryfield at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with The Match Game at 7:30 p.m. with Seasons Readings and 3rd Beats at 9 p.m. at Tucson Improv Movement ($5). Details.
Tucson Film & Music Festival. All this weekend, The Screening Room is home to the 15th annual celebration of all things Tucson: past, present and future. The festival features full-length, animated, documentary and short films. While there are too many to list here, a few of the feature films are: Cassidy Red, a female-driven Western about vengeance filmed entirely in Tucson; Everything Beautiful is Far Away, a futuristic fable about searching a desert planet for a mythical watering hole; To Be Funny, a world-premiere celebrating 100 years of Buster Keaton’s legacy; Zen Dog, about escaping the world with the power of lucid dreaming; and Casamance, a documentary about Spanish singer-songwriter and member of Tucson-based band Calexico Jairo Zavala seeking his roots. Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6. 127 E. Congress St. Details.
Sinatra in Palm Springs. Part of Tucson Modernism Week, The Loft Cinema is screening this documentary that examines Frank Sinatra’s deep and lasting attachment to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. This features “swinging and entertaining” clips from his movie and television appearances as well as interviews with friends and colleagues. Presented by the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation. Noon to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10. Details.
Sunday, Oct. 6
Adult Art and Photography Classes at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Art Museum. Have you heard about these things? Apparently, the Desert Museum’s Art Institute offers classes for adults that range from Photoshop basics to advanced watercolor to camera composition to weaving. It’s never too late to learn something new, and there’s such a variety of time, dates and number of sessions that you’re sure to find something that works for you. This week alone, they’re offering a session on Adobe Lightroom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, for $65, starting a five-session colored pencil class from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7 for $160. For more information or to register, visit desertmuseumarts.com or call 883-3024. Details.
Haunted Ruins Rising: A Retro Experience. There’s always something sorta delightfully spooky about Valley of the Moon, where there may or may not be actual fairies. For October, they’re taking guests back in time to see a play that was originally performed in 1976. In it, a band of pilgrims journeys throughout the Haunted Ruins in search of the Golden Key to Happiness. Tickets to the show include access to an area of the park that was formerly closed to the public for decades. (We assume that’s where the fairies like to hide, so keep an eye out!) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, with several showtimes per night, from 6 to 8:20 p.m. on Fridays and 5 to 8:20 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. This Sunday, Oct. 6 is discount night! Bring a bag of candy or healthy treats and get $2.50 off. $10 adults, $5 kids 8 to 18, free for kids 7 and under. Details.
SAHBA Home & Garden Show. Whatever your needs, the SAHBA Home Show has you covered. Hundreds of exhibitors will be present sharing information on everything from landscaping to cooking to driveways and garages. You can also pick up crafts and gifts while you’re there, like lotions, candles, sheets and towels. It’s an HGTV enthusiast’s dream come true, and you shouldn’t miss it. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Tucson Community Center, 260 S. Church Ave. $8 adults, free for kids 12 and under. Military discounts every day, half-price admission for seniors on Friday and a $2 off coupon available at sahbahomeshow.com. Details.
8th Annual Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale. With events ranging from a hands-on reptile photography clinic led by Bill Love to a petting zoo for kids to pet reptiles to vendors selling everything from snakes and bugs to books and jewelry, this event has something for everyone. (Unless you truly hate all reptiles and amphibians, even the adorable ones like giant tortoises, and who could hate a giant tortoise?) Come check out more than 50,000 square feet of displays, sales and exhibits. You’ll have so much fun at the show that it will be hard to say “goodbye” to the vipers, “after awhile” to the crocodiles and “see ya later” to the alligators. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 6. Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. $10 adults, $5 kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Details.
Sonoran Glass Pumpkin Fiesta. Bippidi boppidi boo! That’s what Cinderella’s godmother said as she was turning Cinderella into a glass pumpkin, right? Maybe glass pumpkins aren’t quite part of Cinderella’s story, but they can be a part of your October! Come support nonprofit glass art education by visiting a pumpkin patch full of hand-crafted glass pumpkin masterpieces. You can even make your own glass masterpieces, ranging from a character magnet for $5 to a glass pumpkin for $95 (with objects like suncatchers, fall garden stakes and drink stirrers for $15). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration at 1 p.m. as well. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6. Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St. Free. Details.
Free Open Mic at 8 p.m. at Chuckleheads in Bisbee.
Tucson Film & Music Festival. All this weekend, The Screening Room is home to the 15th annual celebration of all things Tucson: past, present and future. The festival features full-length, animated, documentary and short films. While there are too many to list here, a few of the feature films are: Cassidy Red, a female-driven Western about vengeance filmed entirely in Tucson; Everything Beautiful is Far Away, a futuristic fable about searching a desert planet for a mythical watering hole; To Be Funny, a world-premiere celebrating 100 years of Buster Keaton’s legacy; Zen Dog, about escaping the world with the power of lucid dreaming; and Casamance, a documentary about Spanish singer-songwriter and member of Tucson-based band Calexico Jairo Zavala seeking his roots. Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6. 127 E. Congress St. Details.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Jean LeRoy’s Buzzard Creek Ghost Town. If you were around in Tucson in the ’80s and ’90s, you might remember the little dioramas featured in the Hidden Valley Inn restaurant in the Northeast part of town. Buzzard Creek was one of them. At first glance, it’s a cute lil’ western town, with a barbershop a saloon and a corner store. But at closer glance, you realize it’s full of gun-slinging ghouls, swaggering skeletons and other haunted characters. Fifteen structures handcrafted by woodcarver Jean LeRoy, including a mission church and a haunted mansion, will be featured at the Mini Time Machine Museum through November 3, to get you in the Halloween/Dia de Los Muertos spirit. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, $10.50 GA, $8.50 seniors/military, $7 students/youth 4 to 17, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Free open mics at 7 p.m. at The Screening Room and 8:30 p.m. at The Mint.
Jazz in AZ. One act, one hour, and one helluva lot of impressive dancing. Jazz, tap and contemporary come together in this show by the UA School of Dance. First, seven dancers take the stage to tell a story about a young man’s dream of playing the saxophone in Michael Williams’ tap piece, AlittleSAXophoneSTORY. Then, Sam Watson presents an excerpt from his piece Something Blues, a duet set to music by Canadian DJ Kid Koala and featuring old blues and hip hop recordings. Last is Larry Keigwin’s Megalopolis, which the New York Times described as “a divinely will structured encounter between formalism and club culture.” Don’t miss your dance chance to see this show! 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 3. Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. $16 adults, $14 senior/military/UA employees, $12 student. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
The Addams Family. How fitting: The first day of October also happens to be a Tuesday. That means Harkins Theatres is screening something extra spooky for their Tuesday Night Classics series. The 1991 Addams Family movie is an interesting specimen: It went $5 million over-budget, featured a song by MC Hammer, spawned dedicated pinball and video games, and was an unexpected hit overseas. While these might not all have something in common, it certainly shows The Addams Family is a noteworthy movie. Get in the spirit on the very first day of October! 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. 5755 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive & 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz. $5. Details.
David Rosenfelt Book Signing. David Rosenfelt has received lots of acclaim for his books, including his 20 Andy Carpenter Novels, and a nonfiction bestseller called Dogtripping. That one is about a move from Southern California to Maine with 26 (26!!) dogs and a group of volunteers. He and his wife have rescued more than 4,000 dogs, and they always have at least 20 living in their home. So, if you don’t have a million questions for this guy, I don’t even know what to say to you. Anyway, this event with Arizona wine or beer and hors d’oeuvres will feature the release of Rosenfelt’s newest book, Dachshunds Through the Snow, a book signing and several other treats. And it’s a good chance for you to rescue some animals too—proceeds benefit the Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue. 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Arizona Wine Collective in St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. $75. Details.
Tuesday Teen Time. It’s a Tuesday afternoon… do you know where your teenagers are? Well, if they’re cool teenagers, they’ll probably be at the Eckstrom-Columbus Library for this cool class about how to twist balloons into funny animal shapes. Seriously, what better party trick than to be able to whip out a bright purple latex giraffe at a moment’s notice? Or how much cuter and more unique is it to give someone a balloon flower you made yourself than a bouquet from the grocery store? For those who especially enjoy it, balloon twisting could even become a lucrative side hustle! Send your teens to learn about entrepreneurship and the art of balloon twisting. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Free. Details.
Jazz in AZ. One act, one hour, and one helluva lot of impressive dancing. Jazz, tap and contemporary come together in this show by the UA School of Dance. First, seven dancers take the stage to tell a story about a young man’s dream of playing the saxophone in Michael Williams’ tap piece, AlittleSAXophoneSTORY. Then, Sam Watson presents an excerpt from his piece Something Blues, a duet set to music by Canadian DJ Kid Koala and featuring old blues and hip hop recordings. Last is Larry Keigwin’s Megalopolis, which the New York Times described as “a divinely will structured encounter between formalism and club culture.” Don’t miss your dance chance to see this show! 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 3. Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. $16 adults, $14 senior/military/UA employees, $12 student. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Mindfulness Meditation. Sometimes the library really does seem too good to be true. Not only can you check out all sorts of books for free, but they’re constantly offering events where you can learn more about everything from computers to languages to how to be a better gardener. This Monday, learn a little bit about mindfulness, or the art of paying purposeful attention to the present—something that’s a lot easier said than done, but is a learnable skill. Find out how it can benefit your physical health, your mental health, your relationships and other aspects of your life. And all you have to do is go to the library and listen. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Joyner-Green Valley Library. 601 N. La Cañada Drive. Free. Details.
David Rosenfelt Book Signing. David Rosenfelt has received lots of acclaim for his books, including his 20 Andy Carpenter Novels, and a nonfiction bestseller called Dogtripping. That one is about a move from Southern California to Maine with 26 (26!!) dogs and a group of volunteers. He and his wife have rescued more than 4,000 dogs, and they always have at least 20 living in their home. So, if you don’t have a million questions for this guy, I don’t even know what to say to you. Anyway, this event with Arizona wine or beer and hors d’oeuvres will feature the release of Rosenfelt’s newest book, Dachshunds Through the Snow, a book signing and several other treats. And it’s a good chance for you to rescue some animals too—proceeds benefit the Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue. 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Arizona Wine Collective in St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. $75. Details.
Tuesday Teen Time. It’s a Tuesday afternoon… do you know where your teenagers are? Well, if they’re cool teenagers, they’ll probably be at the Eckstrom-Columbus Library for this cool class about how to twist balloons into funny animal shapes. Seriously, what better party trick than to be able to whip out a bright purple latex giraffe at a moment’s notice? Or how much cuter and more unique is it to give someone a balloon flower you made yourself than a bouquet from the grocery store? For those who especially enjoy it, balloon twisting could even become a lucrative side hustle! Send your teens to learn about entrepreneurship and the art of balloon twisting. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Free. Details.
Jazz in AZ. One act, one hour, and one helluva lot of impressive dancing. Jazz, tap and contemporary come together in this show by the UA School of Dance. First, seven dancers take the stage to tell a story about a young man’s dream of playing the saxophone in Michael Williams’ tap piece, AlittleSAXophoneSTORY. Then, Sam Watson presents an excerpt from his piece Something Blues, a duet set to music by Canadian DJ Kid Koala and featuring old blues and hip hop recordings. Last is Larry Keigwin’s Megalopolis, which the New York Times described as “a divinely will structured encounter between formalism and club culture.” Don’t miss your dance chance to see this show! 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 3. Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. $16 adults, $14 senior/military/UA employees, $12 student. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Mindfulness Meditation. Sometimes the library really does seem too good to be true. Not only can you check out all sorts of books for free, but they’re constantly offering events where you can learn more about everything from computers to languages to how to be a better gardener. This Monday, learn a little bit about mindfulness, or the art of paying purposeful attention to the present—something that’s a lot easier said than done, but is a learnable skill. Find out how it can benefit your physical health, your mental health, your relationships and other aspects of your life. And all you have to do is go to the library and listen. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Joyner-Green Valley Library. 601 N. La Cañada Drive. Free. Details.
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Friday, September 27, 2019
Friday, Sept. 27
St. Demetrios Annual Greek Festival. It’s back! And although there’s a lot more to do at a Greek Festival than eat and drink, the food is just so good, it’s worth highlighting that alone. This year, the Greek Festival is expanding to offer local artisan vendors along with full-scale carnival rides. But when you aren’t busy dancing, enjoy the authentic gyros, baklava, spanakopita, wine and beer. It’s a celebration of all things Greek, and lucky for you, Greek culture has a lot of awesome things worth celebrating (and eating). Thursday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 29. At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Details.
Arizona Wine & Dine. Maynards Market & Kitchen is closing out their summer wine tour with a loving nod to Arizona. This special meal is made by their executive chef Brian Smith and is paired with local wines by Sand Reckoner. This four-course meal includes a cholla bud and emmer sourdough; a salad of grilled green beans, tomato, fresh cheese and pistachio; an entree of baby potatoes, i’itoi onion, mole rojo; and mesquite tres leches, prickly pear and chocolate. Celebrate Arizona and treat yourself at the same time. 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. 400 N. Toole Ave. $78. Details.
Summer Night Market at MSA Annex. It’s back! On the last Friday of every month, the MSA Annex hosts a big celebration of local foods and crafts. Get out there, because it’s not like you’re going to be wandering around during the daytime heat. This market features live music by DJ Herm, food trucks, art installations and the already-awesome shops at the Annex. It’s a fun time for all, especially the hungry and the night owls. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Details.
Bear Down Fridays. There’s nothing quite like living in a college town. Embrace it at these Friday afternoons spent cheering on the football team before home games, preferably wearing your red and blue finest. The Pride of Arizona marching band, Wilbur and Wilma, the UA cheerleaders, the pom squad and the twirlers will all be on deck, so don’t miss your chance to see these Tucson celebs. UA coaches make guest appearances at these events as well. There’s also a kids’ area, food and drink specials and all sorts of sales up and down University Boulevard. Bear Down! 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Main Gate Square. Free. Details.
Beavers, Brews & Santa Cruz. Maybe you know a little bit about river restoration, and you probably know plenty about local beers, but how’s your knowledge on the reintroduction of beavers to Southeast Arizona? This event hosted by the Watershed Management Group is going to teach you all about beavers and rivers, and Pueblo Vida, Whiskey Del Bac and Ren Coffeehouse are going to keep you hydrated through it. They’re screening a documentary called The Beaver Believers, and they’re having a panel of beaver experts, including reps from the AZ Game and Fish Department, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ProFauna Wildlife, WMG and Friends of the San Pedro River. How many chances are you going to get in your life to see a panel of beaver experts? 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. WMG headquarters, 1137 N. Dodge Blvd. $20. Details.
Made By: Exploring the Makers Behind Our Collections. The Arizona History Museum is going meta in this exploration of the artists behind the art, and the connections between art producers, museums and museum patrons. Kim Nicolini will be discussing her moving art series Facing Work, which displays paintings of workers Nicolini has seen in her everyday life. She’ll also do a reading from her upcoming book of the same name. Come take a stroll through the museum, and then hear some though-provoking words about what a stroll through a museum, indeed, what many of your everyday actions and interactions, might mean. 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St. $10 GA, $8 seniors & students, $5 for youth 7 to 13, free for AHS members and kids 6 and under. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Comic and Cartoon Creations. Calling all artistically inclined (or even just artistically intrigued) teens and tweens! Who doesn’t love a good comic or cartoon? Ever been interested in making your own? Maybe you have a project that’s already started? At this session, you’ll learn how to draw cartoon characters, create superhero panels and make your own comic book. Feel free to bring your own project to work on, or to create a project along with the art leader. This is especially for beginner and intermediate artists. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Road. Free. Details.
Saturday, Sept. 28
St. Demetrios Annual Greek Festival. It’s back! And although there’s a lot more to do at a Greek Festival than eat and drink, the food is just so good, it’s worth highlighting that alone. This year, the Greek Festival is expanding to offer local artisan vendors along with full-scale carnival rides. But when you aren’t busy dancing, enjoy the authentic gyros, baklava, spanakopita, wine and beer. It’s a celebration of all things Greek, and lucky for you, Greek culture has a lot of awesome things worth celebrating (and eating). Thursday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 29. At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
The Sun Serpent. This play at Pima Community College is based on the story of Cortes’ arrival in South America, which is almost as fascinating as it is horrific. The story focuses the young, newly orphaned Anahuac, who sets off on a journey to warn her brother to watch out for the Spanish. Along the way, she must navigate a dizzying combination of the Aztec prophecies and jungles she is accustomed to and the Spanish horses and ships she is not. And it’s actually a children’s play, by none other than José Cruz González, who was once a playwright-in-residence at Childsplay up in Tempe. 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, and Oct. 6. 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. (Sign language interpreters available at the Friday showing). Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. $8. Details.
Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie’s. We did it! We made it to October! Or, close enough! It’s time to celebrate by heading out to get yourself a pumpkin. And at Apple Annie’s, they’re doing it right: an all-you-can-eat pumpkin and pancake breakfast, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread and homemade cider donuts. And you can either pick your own pumpkins (plus other veggies, if you want) at the farm, or pick up some pre-picked pumpkins at the stand. A portion of proceeds benefit the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona, March of Dimes and Youth Haven Ranch. Breakfast is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkin Patch, 6405 W. Williams Road. Details.
Tucson Pride: Rise Up. This year, Tucson’s annual pride festival is centered around the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the six days of protests that followed a police raid of a gay club in New York City. In the six months following the riots, three newspapers were established to promote gay and lesbian rights. Within a few years, LGBTQ+ rights organizations were founded all over the world. In the five decades following the riots, we’ve made even more progress. Celebrate how far we’ve come, and get energized for all the progress we still get to make, with a parade, a pride royalty crowning, a vendor exhibition and lots of live music. Parade at 11 a.m. Festival noon to 9 p.m. Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. $5 to $20. Details.
The All Nite Scream-O-Rama 2019. Pay to get in, pray to get out! The Loft is kicking off the Halloween season just a few days early with this 12-hour horror movie marathon. Whether it’s a zombie flick, a slasher film or just a good ol’ gory horror classic, there’s something for every horror fan here. The films are: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (in 35mm!), Re-Animator, Halloween II, REC 2, Night of the Demons (in 35mm!), 2010’s Piranha and 1979’s Zombie (in 35mm!). Plus, there will be special trailers between the films, “ghoulish” trivia games, and drink specials. Pillows and pajamas are allowed, to turn this into a true cinematic slumber party massacre. 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, to 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $17. Details.
Dirty Dancing. It’s Patrick Swayze! It’s Jennifer Grey! It’s the first film to sell more than a million copies for home video! For their latest Movie Under the Stars event, Hotel McCoy is dishing out some classic ’80s romance. And better yet, it’s a poolside screening. So, as they say: Nobody puts baby in the corner, but they might throw her in the pool. 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. 720 W. Silverlake Road. Free. Details.
Goblin performs Deep Red score. Any cinephile worth their salt (or celluloid) knows about the violent, thrilling and artsy Italian film genre known as Giallo. And few directors did more for the genre than Dario Argento and his work with the spooky prog-rock band Goblin, who collaborated on cult classics such as Suspiria. If I haven’t lost you yet, good news! Claudio Simonetti and his band Goblin are touring and performing their soundtracks to the classic Italian horrors of the ’70s. They’ll be stopping by the Rialto Theatre for a live performance of the soundtrack for 1975’s Deep Red (Profondo Rosso) while the film plays simultaneously. It’s a multimedia horror experience! 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. 318 E. Congress St. $30-$48 All ages. Details.
Standup with J.R. Brow at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with The Laugh Tracks and The Game Show Show at 7:30 p.m., followed by Round 3 of the 3 v 3 Tournament at 9 p.m. at TIM Comedy Theater ($5). Family-friendly improv with NBOJU at 7:30 p.m. at Unscrewed Theater ($5 and $8). Details.
Sunday, Sept. 29
St. Demetrios Annual Greek Festival. It’s back! And although there’s a lot more to do at a Greek Festival than eat and drink, the food is just so good, it’s worth highlighting that alone. This year, the Greek Festival is expanding to offer local artisan vendors along with full-scale carnival rides. But when you aren’t busy dancing, enjoy the authentic gyros, baklava, spanakopita, wine and beer. It’s a celebration of all things Greek, and lucky for you, Greek culture has a lot of awesome things worth celebrating (and eating). Thursday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 29. At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Tucson Pops. It’s the last edition of this outdoor summer concert series, conducted by László Veres. This week’s program is featuring two soloists from the orchestra. Cellist Anne Gratz is a member of the Tucson Symphony String Quartet and runs a full private cello studio in town. Jessica Campbell plays the bassoon and contrabassoon for TSO, coaches the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra bassoon section and runs a bassoon/contrabassoon reed-making business. Also on the schedules are selections from Offenbach’s Bluebeard, Saint-Säens’ The Swan from Carnival of the Animals and plenty more. 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. Free. Details.
The Sun Serpent. This play at Pima Community College is based on the story of Cortes’ arrival in South America, which is almost as fascinating as it is horrific. The story focuses the young, newly orphaned Anahuac, who sets off on a journey to warn her brother to watch out for the Spanish. Along the way, she must navigate a dizzying combination of the Aztec prophecies and jungles she is accustomed to and the Spanish horses and ships she is not. And it’s actually a children’s play, by none other than José Cruz González, who was once a playwright-in-residence at Childsplay up in Tempe. 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, and Oct. 6. 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. (Sign language interpreters available at the Friday showing). Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. $8. Details.
Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie’s. We did it! We made it to October! Or, close enough! It’s time to celebrate by heading out to get yourself a pumpkin. And at Apple Annie’s, they’re doing it right: an all-you-can-eat pumpkin and pancake breakfast, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread and homemade cider donuts. And you can either pick your own pumpkins (plus other veggies, if you want) at the farm, or pick up some pre-picked pumpkins at the stand. A portion of proceeds benefit the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona, March of Dimes and Youth Haven Ranch. Breakfast is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkin Patch, 6405 W. Williams Road. Details.
Running for Good. Picture this: You run 25 kilometers. Sounds awful, right? How about running 250 km? How about running 250 km through the Sahara Desert? Because that’s exactly what world-record marathon runner Fiona Oakes did while attempting to set a new global record in endurance racing. This documentary follows Oakes and her goal to “run for those that can’t speak for themselves.” Featuring a Q&A with director Keegan Kuhn, joined by Tucson physician Ted Crawford. This Loft Cinema screening is hosted by Healthier Logic and Performance Sports Therapy. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Free. Details.
Coffee Day Beer Release at 1912. In celebration of National Coffee Day, 1912 Brewing is breaking out a seasonal favorite: their Rifleman First Porter. A coffee beer, it’s the best of both worlds! This coffee porter was made with Black Rifle coffee, and clocks in at 6.1 percent ABV with 38 IBU. 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 2045 N. Forbes Blvd. Details.
Sunday, Sept. 29: Free open mic at 8 p.m. at Chuckleheads, Bisbee.
St. Demetrios Annual Greek Festival. It’s back! And although there’s a lot more to do at a Greek Festival than eat and drink, the food is just so good, it’s worth highlighting that alone. This year, the Greek Festival is expanding to offer local artisan vendors along with full-scale carnival rides. But when you aren’t busy dancing, enjoy the authentic gyros, baklava, spanakopita, wine and beer. It’s a celebration of all things Greek, and lucky for you, Greek culture has a lot of awesome things worth celebrating (and eating). Thursday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 29. At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Details.
Arizona Wine & Dine. Maynards Market & Kitchen is closing out their summer wine tour with a loving nod to Arizona. This special meal is made by their executive chef Brian Smith and is paired with local wines by Sand Reckoner. This four-course meal includes a cholla bud and emmer sourdough; a salad of grilled green beans, tomato, fresh cheese and pistachio; an entree of baby potatoes, i’itoi onion, mole rojo; and mesquite tres leches, prickly pear and chocolate. Celebrate Arizona and treat yourself at the same time. 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. 400 N. Toole Ave. $78. Details.
Summer Night Market at MSA Annex. It’s back! On the last Friday of every month, the MSA Annex hosts a big celebration of local foods and crafts. Get out there, because it’s not like you’re going to be wandering around during the daytime heat. This market features live music by DJ Herm, food trucks, art installations and the already-awesome shops at the Annex. It’s a fun time for all, especially the hungry and the night owls. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Details.
Bear Down Fridays. There’s nothing quite like living in a college town. Embrace it at these Friday afternoons spent cheering on the football team before home games, preferably wearing your red and blue finest. The Pride of Arizona marching band, Wilbur and Wilma, the UA cheerleaders, the pom squad and the twirlers will all be on deck, so don’t miss your chance to see these Tucson celebs. UA coaches make guest appearances at these events as well. There’s also a kids’ area, food and drink specials and all sorts of sales up and down University Boulevard. Bear Down! 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Main Gate Square. Free. Details.
Beavers, Brews & Santa Cruz. Maybe you know a little bit about river restoration, and you probably know plenty about local beers, but how’s your knowledge on the reintroduction of beavers to Southeast Arizona? This event hosted by the Watershed Management Group is going to teach you all about beavers and rivers, and Pueblo Vida, Whiskey Del Bac and Ren Coffeehouse are going to keep you hydrated through it. They’re screening a documentary called The Beaver Believers, and they’re having a panel of beaver experts, including reps from the AZ Game and Fish Department, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ProFauna Wildlife, WMG and Friends of the San Pedro River. How many chances are you going to get in your life to see a panel of beaver experts? 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. WMG headquarters, 1137 N. Dodge Blvd. $20. Details.
Made By: Exploring the Makers Behind Our Collections. The Arizona History Museum is going meta in this exploration of the artists behind the art, and the connections between art producers, museums and museum patrons. Kim Nicolini will be discussing her moving art series Facing Work, which displays paintings of workers Nicolini has seen in her everyday life. She’ll also do a reading from her upcoming book of the same name. Come take a stroll through the museum, and then hear some though-provoking words about what a stroll through a museum, indeed, what many of your everyday actions and interactions, might mean. 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St. $10 GA, $8 seniors & students, $5 for youth 7 to 13, free for AHS members and kids 6 and under. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Comic and Cartoon Creations. Calling all artistically inclined (or even just artistically intrigued) teens and tweens! Who doesn’t love a good comic or cartoon? Ever been interested in making your own? Maybe you have a project that’s already started? At this session, you’ll learn how to draw cartoon characters, create superhero panels and make your own comic book. Feel free to bring your own project to work on, or to create a project along with the art leader. This is especially for beginner and intermediate artists. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Road. Free. Details.
Saturday, Sept. 28
St. Demetrios Annual Greek Festival. It’s back! And although there’s a lot more to do at a Greek Festival than eat and drink, the food is just so good, it’s worth highlighting that alone. This year, the Greek Festival is expanding to offer local artisan vendors along with full-scale carnival rides. But when you aren’t busy dancing, enjoy the authentic gyros, baklava, spanakopita, wine and beer. It’s a celebration of all things Greek, and lucky for you, Greek culture has a lot of awesome things worth celebrating (and eating). Thursday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 29. At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
The Sun Serpent. This play at Pima Community College is based on the story of Cortes’ arrival in South America, which is almost as fascinating as it is horrific. The story focuses the young, newly orphaned Anahuac, who sets off on a journey to warn her brother to watch out for the Spanish. Along the way, she must navigate a dizzying combination of the Aztec prophecies and jungles she is accustomed to and the Spanish horses and ships she is not. And it’s actually a children’s play, by none other than José Cruz González, who was once a playwright-in-residence at Childsplay up in Tempe. 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, and Oct. 6. 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. (Sign language interpreters available at the Friday showing). Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. $8. Details.
Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie’s. We did it! We made it to October! Or, close enough! It’s time to celebrate by heading out to get yourself a pumpkin. And at Apple Annie’s, they’re doing it right: an all-you-can-eat pumpkin and pancake breakfast, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread and homemade cider donuts. And you can either pick your own pumpkins (plus other veggies, if you want) at the farm, or pick up some pre-picked pumpkins at the stand. A portion of proceeds benefit the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona, March of Dimes and Youth Haven Ranch. Breakfast is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkin Patch, 6405 W. Williams Road. Details.
Tucson Pride: Rise Up. This year, Tucson’s annual pride festival is centered around the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the six days of protests that followed a police raid of a gay club in New York City. In the six months following the riots, three newspapers were established to promote gay and lesbian rights. Within a few years, LGBTQ+ rights organizations were founded all over the world. In the five decades following the riots, we’ve made even more progress. Celebrate how far we’ve come, and get energized for all the progress we still get to make, with a parade, a pride royalty crowning, a vendor exhibition and lots of live music. Parade at 11 a.m. Festival noon to 9 p.m. Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. $5 to $20. Details.
National Parks Free Entrance Day. There are lots of parts of nature that are free every day, but the national parks, which host some of the loveliest and most pristine sections of it, usually cost money to get into. Not this Saturday! In honor of National Public Lands Day, the National Park Service sites that normally charge an entrance fee—including Saguaro National Park and the 13 other national parks, recreation areas and monuments in the great state of Arizona—will be free to everyone. Maybe this is the Saturday that you finally drive up to see the Petrified Forest National Park, or the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Whatever you do, do it outside if you can! Saturday, Sept. 28. Locations and hours vary. Details.
WWE Live. Are you ready to rumble? You’d better GET ready to rumble. Because WWE Live is coming to the Tucson Arena. Seth Rollins and Baron Corbin are facing off in a street fight, so its Rollins’ famous Curb Stomp finishing move (a running stomp to the back of an opponent’s head when they’re bent over) against Baron Corbin, who, according to his WWE profile, got kicked out of the NFL because he was just too aggressive and full of rage. You’ll also see Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre, Becky Lynch and Lacey Evans facing off in a woman’s championship match, Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman, the Lucha House Party and plenty more. 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $15 to $105+. Details.
The All Nite Scream-O-Rama 2019. Pay to get in, pray to get out! The Loft is kicking off the Halloween season just a few days early with this 12-hour horror movie marathon. Whether it’s a zombie flick, a slasher film or just a good ol’ gory horror classic, there’s something for every horror fan here. The films are: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (in 35mm!), Re-Animator, Halloween II, REC 2, Night of the Demons (in 35mm!), 2010’s Piranha and 1979’s Zombie (in 35mm!). Plus, there will be special trailers between the films, “ghoulish” trivia games, and drink specials. Pillows and pajamas are allowed, to turn this into a true cinematic slumber party massacre. 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, to 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $17. Details.
Dirty Dancing. It’s Patrick Swayze! It’s Jennifer Grey! It’s the first film to sell more than a million copies for home video! For their latest Movie Under the Stars event, Hotel McCoy is dishing out some classic ’80s romance. And better yet, it’s a poolside screening. So, as they say: Nobody puts baby in the corner, but they might throw her in the pool. 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. 720 W. Silverlake Road. Free. Details.
Goblin performs Deep Red score. Any cinephile worth their salt (or celluloid) knows about the violent, thrilling and artsy Italian film genre known as Giallo. And few directors did more for the genre than Dario Argento and his work with the spooky prog-rock band Goblin, who collaborated on cult classics such as Suspiria. If I haven’t lost you yet, good news! Claudio Simonetti and his band Goblin are touring and performing their soundtracks to the classic Italian horrors of the ’70s. They’ll be stopping by the Rialto Theatre for a live performance of the soundtrack for 1975’s Deep Red (Profondo Rosso) while the film plays simultaneously. It’s a multimedia horror experience! 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. 318 E. Congress St. $30-$48 All ages. Details.
Keep Tucson Sketchy Reminder
Keep Tucson Sketchy may still be selling tickets at keep-tucson-sketchy.ticketleap.com. They’re $10, now, and $15 at the door. KTS’ previous two shows sold out. Saturday, Sept. 28 offers shows at both 7 and 10 p.m. Details.
Standup with J.R. Brow at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with The Laugh Tracks and The Game Show Show at 7:30 p.m., followed by Round 3 of the 3 v 3 Tournament at 9 p.m. at TIM Comedy Theater ($5). Family-friendly improv with NBOJU at 7:30 p.m. at Unscrewed Theater ($5 and $8). Details.
Sunday, Sept. 29
St. Demetrios Annual Greek Festival. It’s back! And although there’s a lot more to do at a Greek Festival than eat and drink, the food is just so good, it’s worth highlighting that alone. This year, the Greek Festival is expanding to offer local artisan vendors along with full-scale carnival rides. But when you aren’t busy dancing, enjoy the authentic gyros, baklava, spanakopita, wine and beer. It’s a celebration of all things Greek, and lucky for you, Greek culture has a lot of awesome things worth celebrating (and eating). Thursday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 29. At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Tucson Pops. It’s the last edition of this outdoor summer concert series, conducted by László Veres. This week’s program is featuring two soloists from the orchestra. Cellist Anne Gratz is a member of the Tucson Symphony String Quartet and runs a full private cello studio in town. Jessica Campbell plays the bassoon and contrabassoon for TSO, coaches the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra bassoon section and runs a bassoon/contrabassoon reed-making business. Also on the schedules are selections from Offenbach’s Bluebeard, Saint-Säens’ The Swan from Carnival of the Animals and plenty more. 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. Free. Details.
The Sun Serpent. This play at Pima Community College is based on the story of Cortes’ arrival in South America, which is almost as fascinating as it is horrific. The story focuses the young, newly orphaned Anahuac, who sets off on a journey to warn her brother to watch out for the Spanish. Along the way, she must navigate a dizzying combination of the Aztec prophecies and jungles she is accustomed to and the Spanish horses and ships she is not. And it’s actually a children’s play, by none other than José Cruz González, who was once a playwright-in-residence at Childsplay up in Tempe. 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, and Oct. 6. 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. (Sign language interpreters available at the Friday showing). Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. $8. Details.
Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie’s. We did it! We made it to October! Or, close enough! It’s time to celebrate by heading out to get yourself a pumpkin. And at Apple Annie’s, they’re doing it right: an all-you-can-eat pumpkin and pancake breakfast, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread and homemade cider donuts. And you can either pick your own pumpkins (plus other veggies, if you want) at the farm, or pick up some pre-picked pumpkins at the stand. A portion of proceeds benefit the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona, March of Dimes and Youth Haven Ranch. Breakfast is 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkin Patch, 6405 W. Williams Road. Details.
Running for Good. Picture this: You run 25 kilometers. Sounds awful, right? How about running 250 km? How about running 250 km through the Sahara Desert? Because that’s exactly what world-record marathon runner Fiona Oakes did while attempting to set a new global record in endurance racing. This documentary follows Oakes and her goal to “run for those that can’t speak for themselves.” Featuring a Q&A with director Keegan Kuhn, joined by Tucson physician Ted Crawford. This Loft Cinema screening is hosted by Healthier Logic and Performance Sports Therapy. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Free. Details.
Coffee Day Beer Release at 1912. In celebration of National Coffee Day, 1912 Brewing is breaking out a seasonal favorite: their Rifleman First Porter. A coffee beer, it’s the best of both worlds! This coffee porter was made with Black Rifle coffee, and clocks in at 6.1 percent ABV with 38 IBU. 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 2045 N. Forbes Blvd. Details.
Sunday, Sept. 29: Free open mic at 8 p.m. at Chuckleheads, Bisbee.
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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Asian Flavor Hands-On Cooking Class. The Garden Kitchen is teaching you everything you need to know to have a solid beginning on multiple Asian classics. This three-hour class goes over how to create a soup stock, proper technique to roll a spring roll, stir-fry technique, and flavor combinations to create balanced Asian-style dishes. But what’s the point of learning if you don’t get to experience? That’s why the class also includes a lunch of all the dishes you’ll be making: spring rolls, noodle stir fry, and coconut lemongrass soup with shrimp. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. 2205 S. Fourth Ave. $55. To register go to thegardenkitchen.org. Details.
Stormin’ the Sazerac. This is a little-known piece of U.S. history, but one worth celebrating nonetheless. Every year, The Parish celebrates the 1949 anniversary of when women stormed a bar in New Orleans, thus breaking the tradition of men only being allowed inside. To celebrate, The Parish is partying all week, hosting live music from local female musicians, extending their happy hour and making specialty “sazerac” cocktails. Celebrate history and drink while you do it! 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, throughout Monday, Sept. 30. 6453 N. Oracle Road. Details.
Tucson Greek Festival. Opa! You’d better put on your stretchy pants, because it’s time for baklava, falafel, gyros and other food that will make you want to move straight to the Mediterranean to pursue a life of seaside leisure and tableside deliciousness. Of course, Greek culture is more than just food—this festival also features plenty of dancing, live entertainment and local artisan vendors. There are also full-scale carnival rides, which may not be especially Greek, but will be especially fun. And hey, it’s all Greek to me, anyway, am I right? 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. $3. Details.
Free Barefoot Yoga. Barefoot yoga is the best yoga. And doing it outside now that the weather is cooling down is a delight. Throw in the fact that this is a free, quick, 30-minute sessions that you can fit in before work, and wow! You better get your yoga clothes on, and your shoes off. The Lohse Family YMCA of Tucson is leading this class in Jacome Plaza downtown to get your Thursday off to a good start—in body, mind and spirit. And if you still have time before work, you can continue to unwind with a game of giant Jenga! 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Jacome Plaza Downtown, 101 N. Stone Ave. Free. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Princess Mononoke. Although they’re getting toward the end of their Anime Essentials series, The Loft sure isn’t running out of good films to screen. Grand in every sense of the word, Princess Mononoke was the highest-grossing film in Japan in 1997 and helped solidify anime as a global phenomenon. Featuring fantastical forest creatures, some of the greatest medieval war scenes outside of Lord of the Rings and Joe Hisaishi’s greatest orchestral arrangements, this is definitely a work of art to be witnessed on the big screen. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10. Details.
Stormin’ the Sazerac. This is a little-known piece of U.S. history, but one worth celebrating nonetheless. Every year, The Parish celebrates the 1949 anniversary of when women stormed a bar in New Orleans, thus breaking the tradition of men only being allowed inside. To celebrate, The Parish is partying all week, hosting live music from local female musicians, extending their happy hour and making specialty “sazerac” cocktails. Celebrate history and drink while you do it! 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, throughout Monday, Sept. 30. 6453 N. Oracle Road. Details.
Tucson Greek Festival. Opa! You’d better put on your stretchy pants, because it’s time for baklava, falafel, gyros and other food that will make you want to move straight to the Mediterranean to pursue a life of seaside leisure and tableside deliciousness. Of course, Greek culture is more than just food—this festival also features plenty of dancing, live entertainment and local artisan vendors. There are also full-scale carnival rides, which may not be especially Greek, but will be especially fun. And hey, it’s all Greek to me, anyway, am I right? 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. $3. Details.
Free Barefoot Yoga. Barefoot yoga is the best yoga. And doing it outside now that the weather is cooling down is a delight. Throw in the fact that this is a free, quick, 30-minute sessions that you can fit in before work, and wow! You better get your yoga clothes on, and your shoes off. The Lohse Family YMCA of Tucson is leading this class in Jacome Plaza downtown to get your Thursday off to a good start—in body, mind and spirit. And if you still have time before work, you can continue to unwind with a game of giant Jenga! 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Jacome Plaza Downtown, 101 N. Stone Ave. Free. Details.
Spirit Animal Month. The Madaras Gallery is celebrating 20 years this year, and, in honor of the last two decades of art, they’re highlighting a different subset of Diana Madaras’ work each month. For the spookiest month of the year, they’re featuring her spirit animal paintings, which tell the story of her deep, lifelong connection to animals. By the end of the year, she’ll have 20 of these babies—colorful, geometric portraits of birds, fish, tigers, bears, horses and more—completed. Come see them on special display throughout the month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Free. Details.
Princess Mononoke. Although they’re getting toward the end of their Anime Essentials series, The Loft sure isn’t running out of good films to screen. Grand in every sense of the word, Princess Mononoke was the highest-grossing film in Japan in 1997 and helped solidify anime as a global phenomenon. Featuring fantastical forest creatures, some of the greatest medieval war scenes outside of Lord of the Rings and Joe Hisaishi’s greatest orchestral arrangements, this is definitely a work of art to be witnessed on the big screen. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10. Details.
F Bombs. We at the Weekly love the word “fuck.” In the realm of local journalism, we have it to ourselves, and we flaunt it accordingly.
Tucson’s venerable story-telling gang, Female Storytellers (FST!), has made our pet word the topic of its Sept. 26 show, F*ST! Presents: The F Word Vol. 2, live at Club Congress. We know those FST! Women won’t be holding back with the “u”s.
The show, for ages 21 and older, starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door. Proceeds benefit Spoken Futures, Inc. and, as always, ASL interpreters are provided.
Going on nine years, FST! has encouraged and inspired women to read their unique stories for a hundred or so perfect strangers every month. Their website, fstorytellers.org, provides prompts and comfort for the journey. Details.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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The Legend of Georgia McBride. In this show put on by Arizona Repertory Theatre, the protagonist, Casey, is really going through it. In one night, he loses his beloved job as an Elvis impersonator, his landlord demands the rent and his wife tells him she’s pregnant. But then, a ray
of hope: A drag show moves into his old place of employment, and the former king becomes a (drag) queen. You’ll smile, you’ll laugh and you’ll cheer for the production numbers in this heartwarming show. Preview shows 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. Show runs Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 6, with 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showtimes, depending on the day. UA Tornabene Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Road. $32 adults, $30 seniors/military/UA employees, $15 students. Details.
Free open mics at 7 p.m. at The Screening Room and 8:30 p.m. at The Mint. Details.
Anthropocene: The Human Epic. The planet is changing, and humans are impacting that change greatly. This is only the jumping-off point for this new documentary coinciding with the U.N. Climate Action Summit. Anthropocene is described as a “cinematic meditation on humanity’s massive reengineering of the planet.” This screening at The Loft Cinema is part of their Science On Screen series, and features a post-film Q&A with New York Times science writer Jim Robbins, scientists from the University of Arizona’s Tree Ring Lab and moderator Susan Swanberg of the UA School of Journalism. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10. Details.
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