Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Day for Night: The Art of Films on Art. The UA School of Theatre, Film & Television and Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson invite you to peek behind the curtain of filmmaking. Editor and producer of LACMA Productions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Erin Wright and UA Film & Television professor Lisanne Skyler will discuss the making of the short film A Few Things About Robert Irwin. This screening and talk focuses on “innovative approaches to making entertaining, enlightening and emotionally compelling films about art and artists.” What’s better than art? Art about art, of course! 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. 265 S. Church Ave. $10. Free for MOCA Members & UA Theatre, Film & Television students. Details.
Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements. This brand-new documentary by Oscar-nominated director Irene Taylor Brodsky is a personal memoir about her son growing up with hearing loss, his deaf grandfather growing old and Ludwig van Beethoven composing his music while going deaf. This Loft Cinema screening is hosted by the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and DIRECT Center for Independence. The film will be screened with captions and audio description is available. 7:30 to 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10. Details.
Free open mic at 6 p.m. at The Music Box. Details.
The Art of Films on Art. Sometimes you make a piece of art about another piece of art. For example, Erin Wright, commissioning editor and producer of LACMA Productions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Lisanne Skyler, UA Film & Television professor and director of HBO’s Brillo Box [3¢ off], made the film A Few Things About Robert Irwin. The seven-minute film is all about Irwin’s pioneering of the Light and Space movement of the 1960s. At this evening at the Tucson Museum of Art, they’ll talk about some of the approaches to making films about artists and art entertaining and compelling. 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. Tucson Museum of Contemporary Art, 265 S. Church Ave. $10, or free for MOCA members, UA Film & Television students and their guests. Details.
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Monday, September 23, 2019
Lisa Landry at the Wench. Comedy at the Wench steps up its game with its first booked national act, Lisa Landry, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23. You can buy advance tickets are available. They are $10 on Eventbrite. Tucson comedy regulars know Landry from her headlining sets at Laffs Comedy Caffe. At the Wench she’ll top the bill of the club’s annual Cat Show, featuring cat-themed outfits and laughs in tribute to the next best pet to a dog.
It seems impossible that the life of a popular comedian with cover-girl looks could be anything like ours, but apparently it is. She nails the nexus of daughterhood, motherhood, the grind in general and the mixed legacy of her Louisiana birthplace with line after line of laugh-makers. It’s pretty much exactly what’s in our own 21st-century-afflicted brains, if we were that funny.
Landry uses swear words like a first language, which is to say deftly and where nothing else will do. She earned her stripes in the crucible of New York comedy clubs, but her comedy is as grounded as a Costco. She’s had a Comedy Central special, headlined shows in Las Vegas, appeared on a dozen TV shows and released four CDs.
Comedy at the Wench is now in its fourth year with host Roxy Merrari at the helm. The Cat Show is a favorite in the series of special shows that take place on the fourth or last Monday every month. The club’s weekly Monday open mics are free, and past special shows, featured on the fourth or last Monday of the month, have been funded by audience donations. Details.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Harvest Moon at Maynards. To celebrate the coming harvest, Maynards Market and Kitchen is hosting a tasting of some earthy wines to get you in the spirit. While we don’t get too many falling leaves or frosty mornings in the Sonoran Desert, this is a good chance to get into that magical post-summer part of the year you hear about so much. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. 400 N. Toole Ave. $12. Free entry for Maynards’ Wine Club members. Details.
Storm Area Ten55. Oh yeah, remember how people were planning on storming Area 51 in the hopes of securing an interstellar bunkmate or whatever? Well, if you can’t make it out to Nevada, Ten55 Brewing is giving you the next best thing: a chance to get spacey with a significantly lowered risk of being attacked by military personnel. Ten55 will be serving up specialty mixed drinks while showing extraterrestrial-inspired films. Show up in an alien costume to get a dollar off your pints. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. 110 E. Congress Street. Details.
Beethoven Symphony No. 7. Talk about a throwback! The very first concert the Tucson Symphony Orchestra put on, on Jan. 13, 1929, featured this piece. And when Beethoven premiered it back in 1813, even he said it was one of his best works. This evening features pianist Yekwon Sunwoo, the 2017 Gold medal winner of the prestigious Cliburn Competition. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor and Bach/Webern’s Fugue for Six Voices from Musical Offering are also on the schedule. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $31 to $87. Details.
Fiesta de los Bomberos Feast & Fairways. This Southern Arizona tradition is an opportunity to support several great causes: Proceeds benefit cardiac, cancer and mental health and wellness programs for local firefighters, with the majority of funds going to the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will also receive funds for its firefighter safety research and survivor support programs. Lastly, it’s a gala, so you get to support your own desire to get dressed up and spend a fancy evening out. This year’s guest speaker is longtime UA softball coach Mike Candrea, and the night features an auction dinner and entertainment. 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. $75. Details.
Friday, Sept. 20: Standup with Ben Roy, featuring Monica Nevi, at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with Constable, Three’s Company and Chocolate Wheatie Things at 7:30 p.m. and The Soapbox at 9 p.m. at Tucson Improv Movement (TIM) ($5). Family-friendly improv with Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed (NBOJU) at 7:30 p.m. at Unscrewed Theatre ($5 and $7). Details.
The Goonies (Free). In celebration of the totally real holiday of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, The Loft Cinema is screening this ’80s adventure for free at Himmel Park. Featuring Sean Astin, Corey Feldman and Ke Huy Quan, it’s about as classic as a PG movie can get. So instead of retelling you the plot for the 100th time, did you know Quan spells out all his cusses because his mother made him promise not to use any bad language in the movie? Part of the Loft Jr. series. 6:30 to 8:35 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. Details.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Meet the Winemaker: Four Tails Vineyard. The Arizona Wine Collective is continuing their educational (and tasty) series with a Southern Arizona winery. This month, they are hosting Cale and Barb from Four Tails Vineyard for a special tasting event, and they’re bringing along three wines: the 2017 Big Paw Petite Syrah, the 2017 Amigos Petit Verdot, and the 2018 Pete Rose Rosé. 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. 4280 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 155. Details.
Pueblo Vida Oktoberfest. Pueblo Vida is celebrating the official beginning of autumn! That means it automatically becomes 60 degrees and the leaves fall... right? Well maybe not in the desert. But it does mean you have access to Pueblo Vida’s new Oktoberfest-style Lager, the “Eiskalt.” They are also selling special steins and four packs of the brew. And because it’s Oktoberfest, they’ll be serving German food to go along with your beer. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. 115 E. Broadway Blvd. Details.
The Buffet’s 85th Anniversary. The Buffet Bar is celebrating their 85th anniversary with a night of music and merrymaking. And you can’t call your business The Buffet without serving up plenty of food and drinks. Order a drink, get some special food, and party like it’s 1934. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. 538 E. Ninth St. Details.
El Rio Vecinos Block Party. El Rio Vecinos, a community of young professionals, is bringing Las Vegas to Jacome Plaza! This special block party in the middle of downtown includes samplings from local restaurants and breweries. And because it’s Vegas-themed, there will also be casino games, live music and photo booths. And if any of that wears you out, there will also be a beer garden to fuel you back up. 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. 10 W. Pennington St. $85. 21+ Visit elriovecinos.com for tickets. Details.
Plant Geek Festival + Sale. Calling all plant enthusiasts! You don’t want to miss this extravaganza at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, where more than a dozen of the best growers and nurseries in Tucson will be in one convenient location to make all of your wildest botanical dreams come true. Local food vendors and live music will keep you energized through the event, and the fact that admission to the gardens is FREE all day long means that you’ll have plenty of money to spend on new plant pals. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Details.
Canoa Cup Collector Car Show. Did someone say vintage automobiles? Yes! The first car show at Historic Canoa Ranch in Green Valley will feature more than 50 classic vehicles, along with music, food, drinks and lots of vendors. And it’s for a good cause, too—all proceeds benefit the restoration and preservation of Canoa Ranch, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Place. For 130 years in the 19th and 20th centuries, all 4,800 acres of it were devoted to cattle ranching and agriculture. From cattle to cars, it’s always been a place that can show you a good time. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. 1-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. $5. Details.
Morning Coffee with St. Michael’s Guatemala Project. St. Michael’s Guatemala Project is an all-volunteer, non-sectarian partnership with rural Mayan farmers of the Communities of Population in Resistance of the Sierra in the Ixil area of Guatemala. The 2019 summer teams visited 14 communities in the area this year, meeting with community councils and testing for conditions like anemia and high blood sugar. Now, they’re back, and they’ve got stories to share about the tumultuous election year, migration pressures, and the hospitality of their hosts. Come hear them at this event, which will also feature coffee and snacks, as well as traditional Mayan textiles and handcrafted items for sale. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot Road. Free, but donations encouraged. Details.
Sonoran Native Plants Tour. Have you ever noticed how many cool plants there are on the UA campus? Take this chance for a docent to show you around the Joseph Wood Krutch Garden. Not only will you get to see the lovely plant variety, but you can learn about the historical and current role of Sonoran native plants to the health of the environment and of the people who live here. And what more wonderful time to take this all in than on a fall morning? 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. UA Campus Arboretum, 1140 E. S. Campus Dr. (Meet by the fountain in front of Old Main.) Free, but RSVP required at visitorcenter.arizona.edu. Details.
TEDxTucson Presents [r]evolution. Sometimes, when things seem dark and difficult, we could all just really use a good TED Talk on something interesting and inspiring, like how to make blue collar work more satisfying, how to build portable tiny house communities or how to explore the galaxy. Come hear some ideas worth spreading (and in fact, those mentioned above exactly) from 12 speakers and performers at TEDxTucson’s fifth annual conference. On the performers side of the house, we’ve got an award-winning folk/rock duo, a living Lucha Libra legend and the Prince of Promotion. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Berger Theater, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. Tickets are $90 at the door, $65 for student/military/senior and $100 for the VIP package. Details.
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.
Tucson 5K Dash & Walk Like MADD 2019. Technically, the organization is called “Mothers Against Drunk Driving,” but, whether you’re a mother or not, stopping drunk and drugged driving is the sort of mission that lots of different people can get behind. Walk Like MADD is happening in 90 cities all over the nation to raise money for MADD, and your chance to participate is right here in Reid Park. Celebrate afterward with a barbecue and other festivities? If you’re into supporting the cause, but not so much into the getting up early to exercise, then you can register as a virtual walker, too. Run starts at 8:30 a.m. and walk starts at 8:45 a.m., with registration beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. $30 for the run and $20 for the walk. Details.
Loop de Loop. El Tour season is upon us! Let’s kick it off with this free cycling celebration on the beloved Loop. Just start cycling along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop wherever you want, riding from station to station to meet El Tour charitable beneficiaries and sponsors. Maybe you’ll find a nonprofit or team to ride with, or just get a chance to learn more about what El Tour is all about. And after the ride, head to Ramada Tucson for a party full of live music, food, drinks and a raffle (pick up free raffle tickets at the booths along the Loop). Ride from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. and party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Ramada Tucson, 777 W. Cushing St. Free. Details.
The Franklin Auto Museum Fall Preview Event. Have you ever checked out the Franklin Auto Museum? It was founded by Thomas Hubbard to preserve his extensive collection of Franklin autos, produced between 1902 and 1934, and bet-known for their air-cooled engines, and (at least at first) how light and responsive they were compared to other cars. The museum also includes some other items Hubbard put into trust: a library of Franklin Company research materials and an extensive collection of Native American artifacts that once belonged to his aunt. At their first annual fall-mini tour, take a look around for half price! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The Franklin Auto Museum, 3420 N. Vine Ave. $5. Details.
Smithsonian Museum Day. Happy free museum day! The Smithsonian partners with participating museums every year to offer a day of free admission to whoever wants it! This year, six Tucson museums are participating: the Tucson Desert Art Museum (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), the Tucson Botanical Gardens (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), the UA Museum of Art (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), MOCA (noon to 5 p.m.) and Tohono Chul (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) So, yes, hours and location vary, but, wherever you choose to go, download your free ticket for two people at smithsonianmag.com/museumday. Saturday, Sept. 21. Details.
My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend. It’s fall! And with October already being widely recognized as the “all things pumpkin” month, Apple Annies is giving its namesake fruit a time to shine in September. Head over this weekend and start off with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with apple pie syrup, then spend the early afternoon taking a free wagon ride out to the orchard to pick your own apples. To refuel, come back for an apple-smoked burger lunch at the Orchard Grill. And be sure to try the free samples of apple pie and test out their homemade apple crumb pie ice cream. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22. Apple Annie Fruit Orchards, 2081 W. Hardy Road, Willcox. Details.
GLOW!: Intergalactic. Heavenly bodies and space beings and UFOs—oh my! It’s time to head over to the Triangle L Ranch for another evening at this glow-in-the-dark wonderland of an outdoor art installation. This week’s live performance offerings feature Ric Volante and Vicky Smith, Oracle Moon Belly Dance, Sir T. Beckles, Poi-Zen Fire, hypnopad, Gila Bend and Heidi MacDonald, plus tarot readings by Felicitas and Chad. Enter the best illuminated intergalactic costume contest to win a one-night stay at the Triangle L Ranch B&B, plus two tickets for next year’s GLOW!. This night also features the Oracle premiere of the dark sky bubble hut, a little glamping alcove with a clear, domed top so you can stargaze the night away—soon to be available as an accommodation at the ranch. 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. 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:
Tucson’s most famous comedian Kristine Levine opens a new venue for greater Tucson comedy at 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. She’ll headline and host a show at Circle S. Saloon in Marana. Tickets are $10 at the door or $5 in advance at (520) 682-5377. Levine is best-known locally as Frank Brinsley’s partner on KLPX’s popular World-Famous Frank Show. She performed on several episodes of Portlandia and has guested at comedy festivals all over the U.S.
Details.Comedia standup en español with Franco Escamilla at Fox Tucson Theatre ($42 to $128). Standup with Joe Koy at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Tucson Music Hall ($40 to $55). Standup with Ben Roy, featuring Monica Nevi, at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with The Openers and Spanish language team Como Se Dice at 7:30 p.m., followed by Round 2 of the 3 v 3 Tournament at 9 p.m. at TIM, ($5). Family-friendly improv with NBOJU at 7:30 p.m. followed by House Team Double Feature at 9 p.m. at Unscrewed Theater ($5 and $8).
Details.The Simpsons binge watch (Free). University of Arizona’s Cats After Dark group is hosting a screening on the UA mall in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the longest-running sitcom in TV history. This free public event includes two hours of Simpsons episodes. Here’s your chance to watch some good ol’ Simpsons episodes from before they became zombified. Fun! 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. 1303 E. University Blvd. Free. Please bring your own seating. Details.
Sunday, Sept. 22
Roasted Chile Festival at Heirloom Farmers Market. If, for whatever reason, you’re trying to keep the summer heat alive as we inch toward autumn, head over to the latest stop on this spicy circuit. The Heirloom Farmers Market is celebrating their 18th Roasted Chile Festival, featuring fresh roasted chiles and salsas from multiple local farms and markets. Lasting all weekend, the fest includes live music, dozens of vendors, a margarita garden, and more. This also features foods and spices from all around Southern Arizona, including Green Valley and Vail. 8 a.m. to noon. Through Sunday, Sept. 22. 4502 N. First Ave. Details.
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.
Tucson Pops. Hooray for free live music in the park! This week’s performance features soloists from the orchestra, Michael Fan on the violin and Joseph Pagán on the viola. Fan is the concertmaster of Tucson Pops, who writes, plays and arranges music in genres ranging from classical to jazz to klezmer. Pagán has been a member of the Tucson Symphony viola section for literally 30 years, so he almost certainly is better at and knows more about the viola than you do. On the evening’s schedule are selections from Ragtime and Carousel, works by Mozart and Puccini, “What a Wonderful World” and “America the Beautiful.” 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. Free. Details.
Free open mic at 8 p.m. at Chuckleheads in Bisbee. Details.
Voices of Vail. This locally made documentary examines a century of change in the Southern Arizona’s “Town Between the Tracks,” Vail. It is a celebration of the “people, history, and remarkable natural beauty that make Vail special.” In addition, the film includes an original overture, written by Tucson Symphony Young Composer, Claire Thai. This screening at the Loft Cinema is hosted by the Vail Preservation Society. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $15. Details.
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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Arizona Underground Film Festival 2019. Whether or not you knew about it, the Arizona Underground Film Festival is back for its 12th year! From Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 22, AZUFF is screening more than a dozen horror, documentary, drama and experimental films. This is Arizona's "premier cult film festival" and this year will be screening films like That's La Morte, a documentary on Italian horror; Feral, about life in the tunnels below New York; Foosballers, about people talking about their favorite quirky sport; Ghosttown, an experimental "Glitch Western"; and multiple blocks of short films. AZUFF is on a sole mission to "showcase the work of filmmakers with defiantly independent visions." And if watching these local and independent films inspires you, you can always submit a film of your own for next year's festival. Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 22. All films at The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St. Details here.
A Taste of Sullivan's Steak Experience. Want a taste of local food? How about much more than a taste? Sullivan's is serving up a chef-inspired, four-course meal including samples of four 3oz portions of Sullivan's favorites cuts of steak. The meal starts with an "arrival cocktail" (always a good start) before getting into white cheddar and bacon au gratin potatoes, cajun ribeye, creme brulee and more. You can even chose to enhance the meal with special wine pairings. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. 1785 E. River Road. $80 (an extra $20 for the wine pairings). RSVP at sullivanssteakhouse.com
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour. Have you ever noticed the turquoise line painted on the sidewalk through the heart of downtown Tucson? It actually has a purpose! Docents from the Tucson Presidio can take you on a walking tour and point out some of the city’s finest architectural gems, while also telling you stories from our city’s fascinating history. If you’re getting along with your group, you can all enjoy a lunch together after the tour, but if you’d rather digest on your own, you’re free to do that as well. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Meet at 196 N. Court Ave. $15 for members or $20 for non-members. Details.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Arizona Underground Film Festival 2019. Whether or not you knew about it, the Arizona Underground Film Festival is back for its 12th year! From Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 22, AZUFF is screening more than a dozen horror, documentary, drama and experimental films. This is Arizona's "premier cult film festival" and this year will be screening films like That's La Morte, a documentary on Italian horror; Feral, about life in the tunnels below New York; Foosballers, about people talking about their favorite quirky sport; Ghosttown, an experimental "Glitch Western"; and multiple blocks of short films. AZUFF is on a sole mission to "showcase the work of filmmakers with defiantly independent visions." And if watching these local and independent films inspires you, you can always submit a film of your own for next year's festival. Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 22. All films at The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.
Zinburger Fundraiser for Ben's Bells. It's a meeting of two of Tucson's favorite businesses! From 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, Zinburger's River location will be donating 20 percent of all sales to Ben's Bells. Talk about a feel-good meal! Remember to mention the fundraiser when ordering. 1865 E. River Road.
Roasted Chile Festival at Heirloom Farmers Market. If, for whatever reason, you're trying to keep the summer heat alive as we inch toward autumn, head over to the latest stop on this spicy circuit. The Heirloom Farmers Market is celebrating their 18th Roasted Chile Festival, featuring fresh roasted chiles and salsas from multiple local farms and markets. Lasting all weekend, the fest includes live music, dozens of vendors, a margarita garden, and more. This also features foods and spices from all around Southern Arizona, including Green Valley and Vail. 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 22. 4502 N. First Ave.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Escape from New York. In the far distant future of 1997, the island of Manhattan has been turned into the USA's maximum security prison. But when Air Force One is hijacked and crashes inside New York, it's up to an ex-soldier (AKA Kurt Russell!) to rescue the President. If all goes according to plan, Russell will receive a pardon. But can he escape from New York? For their Tuesday Night Classics series, Harkins Theatres is screening this 1981 action film, directed by John Carpenter. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz & 5755 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive.
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Friday, September 6, 2019
Shows and Entertainment The Vinyl Grooves at The O. Did someone say “go-go dancers?!” And if no one said it, why not? We should all be talking about go-go dancers all the time! I can’t even walk in those crazy boots, and they dance in them! The special ’60s arm of Desert Melodies is putting on this blast from the past with hits from one of the grooviest times in music. Lead singer and UA grad Amberlee Harrington will be belting out the tunes, and you’ll probably be belting (and dancing) right along with her! 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. The O, 2000 N. Oracle Road. Free.
Fall Colors of Tucson. Finding yourself missing the spring’s gem show? Head on over to Casino Del Sol, where To Bead True Blue, Colors of the Stone and Tucson Bead & Design are hosting this workshop retreat full of jewelry, gemstones, clothing and handcrafted goods. Learn how to make handmade jewelry, metal works, clay art, ceramic pottery and other unique artisan gifts, and check out silk scarves, vintage fabrics, handcrafted art and more lovely jewelry than you can begin to imagine. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 8. Forbes Four-Star Casino Del Sol Resort, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Free.
AZ Wilderness Feature at Craft. Hopping down from Gilbert, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company is bringing a specialty tap list to Craft, A Modern Drinkery. AWB is concocting a collection full of “tasty one offs rarely seen in Tucson.” Drinks include the LA Ciudad IPA, the July 11th slurpee-dragonfruit IPA, the Waterways blonde ale, the Prickly Pear Wallow Berliner, and Muir’s Mure B.A. sour. In addition, representatives from AWB will be on hand to discuss their specialty brews and sell packages of the beers to go. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. 4603 E. Speedway Blvd.
Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation With. For this comedy cult classic’s 15th anniversary, the Fox Theatre is rounding up a panel of speakers alongside a film screening. Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) will attend for a discussion of the film, and whatever else they wind up rambling about. It’s a chance to get to the bottom of this hit. Hosted in conjunction with Film Fest Tucson. This is sure to be well attended, VIP packages are already sold out! 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. 17 W. Congress St. $30-$80.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Syrian & Somali Pop-Up Souq. Elfa is an Arabic word that “conveys a deep sense of warmth, safety, and the love of home and family.” And what better way to elicit that feeling than with a home cooked meal? The Elfa non-profit refugee organization is hosting an international food market at the YWCA. Here’s your chance to try out locally made Syrian and Somali sweets and savory dishes. The pop-up market also includes crafts created by Elfa’s youth empowerment club. Proceeds from the day’s purchases go directly to the chefs, bakers, and artists. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. 525 N. Bonita Ave.
Arts & Drafts. More than a good name for an event, this includes arts, drafts, live music and food trucks! Crooked Tooth Brewing is teaming up with Old Pueblo art collective for an evening that will be a feast to multiple senses. Local artist Chris Mitchell will be showing off his art, and you can try out some of Crooked Tooth’s specialty brews as you peruse. And if the drinks and art inspire creative confidence in you, Old Pueblo Collective will be handing out mini coloring books. Plus, The Brothers Too band will perform, and Ricuras de Venezuela food truck will dish up some awesome Venezuelan food. 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 7. 228 E. Sixth Street. Free. All ages, however minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
2018 ‘w’ Release at Sand-Reckoner. If the continuing heat of summer is just wearing you down, head over to Sand-Reckoner, which is releasing their specialty white blend to cool you off. Part of their “variable series,” the ‘w’ white blend is a vintage blend of Malvasia, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier and Picpoul. 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. 510 N. 7th Ave.
The Gun Show (Can We Talk About This?): Well... can we? So often, people on both sides of the debate about guns in this country seem to talk right past each other, missing each other’s nuances. In this one-man play by award-winning playwright E.M. Lewis, a single actor shares five of Lewis’ personal stories about her own varied experiences with guns. The show, which runs about 60 minutes long, will be followed by a post-show discussion moderated by Tucson playwright, political science Ph.D. and Good Works Production representative, Monica Bauer. 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. Admission, by dona- tion, goes to GIFFORDS PAC. Call 882-9721 to reserve your seat.
The Royale. Arizona Theatre Company isn’t so much kicking on their next season as they are punching it on, with this Obie Award and Drama Desk Award-winning drama about boxing. Well, it’s sort of about boxing. The show is set in 1910, and loosely based on the life of Jack Johnson, the world’s first African-American heavyweight boxing champion. It explores his struggle in the ring, his relationship with his sister and the larger struggle both of them are facing deep in the midst of the Jim Crow era. Don’t miss this work, written by Marco Ramirez and directed by Michael John Garcés. Saturday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 28, with shows at 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., depending on the day. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. $40 to $70.
Sunday, Sept. 8
JFCS presents ¡FlaMÉXico! This evening is designed to be a celebration of culture through music and dance—and not just one culture, either. It’s hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona, and the show blends Spain’s Gypsy and Flamenco music
and dance with Mexico’s mariachi and charro music. Creator and artistic director Chris B. Jácome was born and raised in Tucson, trained with a Spanish guitar master in Sevilla, Spain, and is now one of the most in-demand flamenco guitarists in the United States. Watch a world-class group of singers, dancers and musicians light up the stage in a colorful, joyous spectacle that will have you running to a local dance studio to sign up for dance lessons yourself. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. $25 to $60.
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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Were you one of the thousands of Pima County residents that checked out Black Russian Sunflower seeds as part of the Library's 2019 One Seed program? For many of you, now could be the time to start harvesting and saving your seeds! If you planted Black Russian Sunflowers back in April or May, your sunflowers are probably ready for harvest.
Our wonderful Seed Librarians have put together a helpful guide on how to tell if your seeds are ready for harvest or what to do if they're not quite ready.
We'll be wrapping up this year's program at our Weigh-Off Party on Saturday, September 21 at Martha Cooper Library from 8 to 11 am. Bring your saved Black Russian Sunflower seeds and your donation will join the donations of other gardeners to ensure we have seeds to plant for seasons to come.
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Have you read Jacob Tobia's (pronouns: they/them) national bestseller, Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story?
You really should!
Then join us on October 6 at Murphy-Wilmot Library (530 N. Wilmot Rd.) from 6 to 8 pm for an open and honest discussion about how we can build a world free from gender-based trauma and bursting with trans-inclusive feminism.
"A story of audacity and courage," (Billie Jean King), Sissy explores gender, stereotypes, and growing up not sure if you're (a) a boy, (b) a girl, (c) something in between, or (d) all of the above.
Among their many remarkable achievements, Jacob is a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 and the Out 100. They served as the Social Media Producer on the Emmy Award-winning series, Transparent and collaborated with Instagram and GLAAD to produce #KindComments, a campaign for Trans Day of Visibility that was viewed over 14 million times.
This event is brought to you by the Library's LGBTQ+ Services Team, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2018. It is generously funded by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library.
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Fall Colors of Tucson. Finding yourself missing the spring’s gem show? Head on over to Casino Del Sol, where To Bead True Blue, Colors of the Stone and Tucson Bead & Design are hosting this workshop retreat full of jewelry, gemstones, clothing and handcrafted goods. Learn how to make handmade jewelry, metal works, clay art, ceramic pottery and other unique artisan gifts, and check out silk scarves, vintage fabrics, handcrafted art and more lovely jewelry than you can begin to imagine. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 8. Forbes Four-Star Casino Del Sol Resort, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Free.
Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Disaster. “Disaster” is one of those words that can mean a lot of diferent things. Yeah, it would be a disaster if you pooped your pants on a first date. But an earthquake is also a natural disaster. A disaster can be political, or economic or of the untied-shoelaces-and-a-steep-flight-of-stairs variety. Molly McCloy and Roscoe Mutz are curating this show where local storytellers share their stories of fiascos and misfortune. It’s a good way to make yourself feel a little less alone about your own disasters. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. The Sea of Glass Center for the Arts. $10 adults, $7 students.
Julius Schlosburg’s “Works in Cyan.” Local photographer Julius Schlosburg specializes in a few diferent kinds of photography, including portraiture and music-related events. In this series, he’s challenged himself to convey the details and emotion of scenes without the layers of color he’s used to having, by distilling images down to just a few shades of cyan. He says he’s found that these pieces say much more than the ones he’s used to producing. Come see his work on display (and for purchase) in the Hotel Congress lobby through Dec. 3, but come especially to this reception, where Julius will be around and the Cup Café will serve free chips and salsa. 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress. Free.
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