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Children's Museum Tucson to reopen next week
click to enlarge Visitors to Downtown Tucson will again hear children laughing and playing when the Children's Museum Tucson reopens on March 25. While the Museum may have been closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Executive Director Hilary Van Alsburg said that the staff has been busy working on activities, exhibits and attractions. “We have spent the past year developing new programs, expanding our exhibits and gearing up for reopening - we are so ready for families to come back to play.
Spark Joy By Voting in Tucson Weekly's 2021 Cannabis Bowl!
click to enlarge Bigstock Time to do your patriotic duty and vote! High ho, high ho, it’s off to vote we go! With recreational marijuana now on the shelves of many local dispensaries, Tucson Weekly is launching the seventh annual Cannabis Bowl. We’re asking you to tell us your favorite strains, edibles, concentrates and more. Voting will continue through 11:59 on Sunday, March 28. Then we’ll print the results in our annual 4/20 issue, coming to you this year on Thursday, April 15.
Things to Do, Tuesday, March 10
Sports click to enlarge Chris Hook, Tucson Roadrunners Tucson Roadrunners vs. San Diego Gulls. It's desert bird vs. seabird at this week's two hockey events, where our home team faces off against San Diego. On Tuesday, March 10, get your tickets for the discounted price of $12 with the promo code "Tuesday." Perhaps even better is Wednesday, March 11, which is $2 hot dog night! There's nothing like a hot dog to complement the excitement of a sporting event.
Things to Do, Monday, March 9
Monday, March 9, 2020 Things to Do, Monday, March 9 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 11:10 AM click to enlarge Eldritch Dragons Representing women's voices in Celtic rock, the fire-breathing Eldritch Dragons perform under the light of the full moon. At The Metal Arts Village. The dreamy folksy strains of Natty & The Sunset enliven Monday night. At Elliott's on Congress.
Things to Do, Wednesday, March 4
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Things to Do, Wednesday, March 4 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Ordinary People. The Loft Cinema is screening the directorial debut of Robert Redford, following a family being “torn apart by tension and tragedy” and based on Judith Guest’s bestselling novel. Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore star as the upper-middle-class couple whose “ordinary” existence is irrevocably shattered by the death of their oldest son.
Things to Do, Tuesday, March 3
click to enlarge Unseen Documents with Ariel Goldberg. Have you heard of the New York Photo League? It was a predominantly Jewish school, social group and center for debate on social documentary photography from 1936 to 1951. In this talk, Ariel Goldberg, author of several books, including The Estrangement Principle and The Photographer, will be talking about the group’s lesbian, queer and trans undercurrents.
Things to Do, Monday, March 2
Monday, March 2, 2020 Do This! / Music / The Weekly List Things to Do, Monday, March 2 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Mon, Mar 2, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Lives Worth Living. The University of Arizona’s Disability Cultural Center is hosting a screening of this 2011 PBS documentary chronicling the disability rights movement from World War II until the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.
Things to Do, This Weekend, Feb. 29 - March 1
click to enlarge Tea Tasting at Catalyst. The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is hosting Chantilly Tea at their new Catalyst Arts & Maker Space for an afternoon of tea exploration. Tamara Read, certified tea specialist and proprietor of Chantilly, will go over multiple loose-leaf teas, such as oolong, black, green and white. You’ll learn the ins and outs of different tea types, and how they achieve their unique flavors. Scones will even be provided with the drinks to complete the event.
Things to Do, Friday, Feb. 28
click to enlarge Copper Mine Brewing’s Third Anniversary Weekend. One day isn’t enough to celebrate a local brewery reaching three years, so Copper Mine Brewing Co. is stretching the festivities out to three whole days and inviting some friends along. On Friday and Saturday, Copper Mine will have Molecular Munchies food truck and Andrea’s Gourmet Cannolis along with new merchandise. On Saturday, they will also be releasing three beers throughout the day along with a DJ and prize giveaways.
It Is Finally Here! The 2020 Tucson Weekly Cannabis Bowl!
Thursday, February 27, 2020 Do This! / Marijuana / News It Is Finally Here! The 2020 Tucson Weekly Cannabis Bowl! Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 1:40 PM With 4/20 on the horizon, it’s once again time to crown new winners in the Weekly’s sixth annual Cannabis Bowl! As in previous years, we are asking readers to let us know their favorite dispensaries, budtenders, concentrates, edibles and more. Deadline to cast a ballot is midnight on Tuesday, March 24.
Things to Do, Thursday, Feb. 27
click to enlarge Cactus Flower Comedy Festival. Thank goodness for comedy fests like this one, which feature some of the funniest women and gender non-conforming performers in town, and from out of town too! Acts include Female Storytellers, The Charles Darwin Experience, #PurseWine and a Beginners and Veterans Stand Up Comedy Show. PLUS, they’ve got workshops, so that you, too, can become funny! Shannon Stott and Jill Bernard are hosting two workshops apiece throughout the weekend.
Things to Do, Wednesday, Feb. 26
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Do This! / Music / The Weekly List Things to Do, Wednesday, Feb. 26 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 9:20 AM click to enlarge Magnitude Led by guitar monster Zakk Wylde, heavy metallists Black Label Society play their Grimmest Hits. At Rialto Theatre... North Carolina hardcorists Magnitude do weighty things. At Club Congress. With guests... Master of strings, Wally Lawder with Mike Markowitz perform as part of Lookout Tucson Singer-Songwriter Series.
Things to Do, Tuesday, Feb. 25
click to enlarge Fat Tuesday at Kingfisher. For the 26th year in a row, Kingfisher Bar & Grill is celebrating Mardi Gras with a blowout of music and food. Their specialty Fat Tuesday menu includes Southern classics like a fish and shrimp gumbo with Andouille sausage, deep-fried cornmeal-crusted catfish, New Orleans bread pudding, baked oysters, and Cajun red beans with rice. Kingfisher owners Jeff Azersky and Jim Murphy are allowing you one last bash before giving it all up for Lent.
Things to Do, Monday, Feb. 24
Monday, February 24, 2020 Do This! / Music / The Weekly List Things to Do, Monday, Feb. 24 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Mon, Feb 24, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Killer of Sheep. Regarded as a masterpiece of independent cinema, this 1978 drama was edited, shot, written, produced and directed by Charles Burnett and submitted as his Master of Fine Arts thesis.
Things to Do, This Weekend, Feb. 21-23
Friday click to enlarge Iberian Peninsula wine tasting. Maynards Market & Kitchen is hosting a special wine tasting event celebrating everyone’s favorite southwestern European peninsula. Home to Spain and Portugal, and the oft-overlooked Andorra, Iberia is known for its rich, full-bodied wines. But there are more than reds and whites to be found; Portugal is known for its specialty green wines, and strong ports abound.
Things to Do, Thursday, Feb. 20
Thursday, February 20, 2020 Things to Do, Thursday, Feb. 20 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 9:27 AM click to enlarge Roaring ’20s Dinner Party at Sullivan’s. Celebrate the fact that prohibition is no longer relevant with a night of food and drinks at Sullivan’s Steakhouse.
Things to Do, Wednesday, Feb. 19
click to enlarge Medicine for Melancholy (Free screening). The Loft Cinema is screening the debut feature film from Barry Jenkins, who would later direct the acclaimed Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk. A swirling odyssey of sepia tones, Medicine for Melancholy follows two young people whose one-night stand turns into a 24-hour journey through San Francisco.
Things to Do, Monday. Feb. 17
click to enlarge Scream Blacula, Scream Scream Blacula Scream. Part of the Black Renaissance Film Series, The Screening Room is showing a classic “Blaxploitation” film from 1973. A follow-up to the iconic Blacula, Scream Blacula Scream is a prime example of the cheesy blaxploitation horror films of the ’70s: goofy special effects, over-the-top blood spurts, hilarious acting, and murky atmosphere. The film stars the great William Marshall as Blacula, the doomed vampire former Prince Mamuwalde.
Things to do, This Weekend, Feb. 15 -16
click to enlarge The Capitol Steps. There’s a lot that’s depressing about following politics. But these days, there’s also a lot that’s entertaining. The University of Arizona Hillel Foundation wants to focus on the entertaining part of things by bringing this group (founded by a group of Senate staffers back in ’81) back to Tucson.
Things to do, Valentines Day
click to enlarge Día de San Valentin at Penca. Chef David Solorzano cooked up a four-course prix fixe menu blending multiple flavors from Mexico City. Dishes include a Sunchoke soup made with Jerusalem artichokes and a light dusting of hibiscus; Madeira-braised forest mushrooms over a light cheese sauce; grilled petit center cut fillet with mole rojo, baby vegetable and house-made chorizo crumble; and for desert, a mole rosa with strawberries, raspberries and a light yogurt espuma.
Things to do, Thursday, Feb. 13
click to enlarge Let the Sunshine In. The University of Arizona’s Department of French and Italian Studies is hosting a special screening of the 2017 romantic drama directed by Claire Denis (Beau Travail, 35 Shots of Rum). This French film tells of a battle of the sexes, centering on a 50-something Parisian artist played by Juliette Binoche. It won the SACD (Authors Society) Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Things to Do, Wednesday, Feb. 12
click to enlarge Blood Road. Summit Hut is honoring ultra-endurance mountain bike athlete Rebecca Rusch by screening the 2017 documentary Blood Road. This Emmy-winning film follows Rusch’s search for answers surrounding her father’s death in the Vietnam War, as she bikes the 1,200 miles of the Ho Chi Minh trail. Rusch and her Vietnamese riding partner Huyen Nguyen ride through the dense jungles of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to reach the crash site and final resting place of Rusch’s father.
Things to Do, Tuesday, Feb. 11
click to enlarge Infusion Night at Pueblo Vida. For Arizona Beer Week, Pueblo Vida Brewing Company is releasing two limited-edition infusions. First up, it’s the Orange Medley “Highly Compatible” Double IPA, made in collaboration with Wren House Brewing. This DIPA includes multiple citrus notes, including navel and blood orange on top of a hoppy finish. They’re also releasing a non-alcoholic beer, the dry-hopped POG juice (passionfruit-orange-guava) featuring Riwaka & Citra hops.
Things to Do, Monday, Feb. 10
click to enlarge Wine Tasting Gala Fundraiser. Arizona Wine Collective is hosting a wine tasting in support of Desert Voices, Tucson’s LGBT chorus. The tasting includes five local wines paired with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Forty percent of ticket purchases supports Desert Voices singers to attend the GALA 2020 Festival. Of course, Arizona Wine Collective is always a good place to buy a full bottle, and 10 percent of all wine bottle purchases will also be donated to Desert Voices.
Things to Do, This Weekend, Feb. 7 - 9
Buffalo Soldiers: The 10th Cavalry Regiment Told Through the Art of David Laughlin. The 10th Cavalry was stationed in Arizona from 1885 to 1896, where they served as postmen, park rangers, police officers and armed forces all at once. This exhibition at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, put on in partnership with the Greater Southern Arizona Chapter Buffalo soldiers, depicts their daily activities in an effort to preserve their legacy.
Things to Do, Tuesday, Feb. 4
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Things to Do, Tuesday, Feb. 4 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Life Beyond Earth. The University of Arizona science lecture series is back! This year’s theme: Catalysts of Change. Kicking it off are astronomy professor Chris Impey and molecular and cellular biology and astronomy professor Betül Kaçar. They’ll be talking about the trajectory of life on Earth and the future of life off-Earth. Are we alone in the universe?
Things to Do, This Weekend, Jan. 31 - Feb. 2
Friday click to enlarge Tucson Roadrunners vs. Colorado Eagles. It’s bird vs. bird at this weekend’s two home games for our local hockey team. Friday is “I Love Gems” night, which features an actual wedding on the ice! They’ve also got family four-packs, which include four tickets and four Roadrunners hats or beanies for just $80.
Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 30
click to enlarge Black Violin. We could all use a little bit more music in our lives that blends classical and hip hop influences, am I right? So thank goodness for Black Violin, led by classically trained string players Wil B on the viola and Kev Marcus on the violin and joined by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. Their music aims to overcome stereotypes and encourage EVERYONE, regardless of age, race, income or culture, to come together around music.
Things to do, Tuesday, Jan. 28
The Summer Guests: A Rescue Story. This new novel by New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe is about a group of evacuees fleeing the coasts of Florida and South Carolina when threatened by a hurricane. But, more than that, it’s about how sometimes during the worst of circumstances, you learn about what is truly important, and you find new beginnings. For this event at the Oro Valley Public Library, Monroe will be doing a reading, a Q&A session and a book signing.
Things to do, This Weekend, Jan. 24 - 26
click to enlarge Dillinger Brewing: Beer Releases & Three-Year Anniversary. It’s a big weekend over at Dillinger Brewing Company, where they’re busting out cans of a spacey brew and celebrating their birthday. On Friday, they’re releasing their “Osiris-REx Recon” cans in celebration of the Recon phase of NASA’s OSIRIS REx mission headquartered at the University of Arizona.
Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 23
Thursday, January 23, 2020 Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 23 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge 1912 Pie Pairing. 1912 Brewing Co. is celebrating national pie day, and that turns out to be even more fun than the 3.14 kind. 1912 is teaming up with Daniela’s Cooking to bring you a specialty “pie flight.” This includes three home-made pies from Daniela’s, paired with three 1912 craft beers.
Things to Do, Wednesday, Jan. 22
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Things to Do, Wednesday, Jan. 22 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 1:00 AM Amir H. Fallah: Scatter My Ashes on Foreign Lands. Amir H. Fallah, originally from Iran, received his MFA in painting at UCLA back in 2005 and has gone on to become one of America's most prolific contemporary artists. This exhibit marks the first time that he showcases a wide array of thematic projects under one roof.
Things to Do, Tuesday, Jan. 21
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Things to Do, Tuesday, Jan. 21 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Delighting audiences for six decades—with vivid costumes, traditional dance styles and music that showcases the diversity of the Mexican culture—the world renowned Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México perform at the Fox Theatre... For kids of all ages. "Move your feet to the beat" and sing along to fantastically light-hearted songs.
Things to Do, Monday, Jan. 20
Monday, January 20, 2020 Things to Do, Monday, Jan. 20 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Mon, Jan 20, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Mother Road Brewing at Tap & Bottle. To celebrate the new year, Tap & Bottle's downtown location is hosting a variety of Mother Road Brewing's beers on tap: the 8th Anniversary Doppelbock, Sunday Drive Lager, Tower Station IPA and Lost Highway Black IPA. In addition, Pop's Hot Chicken Food Truck will be serving up food for the event. 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. 403 N.
Things to do, This Weekend, Jan. 17-19
click to enlarge Pucks for Paws. Are you ever watching a live hockey game and thinking, "This is fun, but I just really wish my dog could be here, because that would make it so much better"? Of course you are! So thank goodness the Humane Society is hosting this opportunity to bring your favorite canine to the Tucson Convention Center to help you cheer on the University of Arizona Wildcats.
Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 16
Thursday, January 16, 2020 Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 16 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Thu, Jan 16, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Mineral Madness. This event up at the Desert Museum is the perfect way to whet your appetite for the big Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that is coming up. Or, if you're looking for something a little less overwhelming (and, in many cases, cheaper prices), this might even be a good alternative.
Sheriff ID deceased driver in police chase
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Sheriff ID deceased driver in police chase Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Wed, Jan 15, 2020 at 1:29 PM click to enlarge According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, 52-year-old Brian Hieb died at the scene of a collision on North La Cañada and West Emerine Drive after fleeing from a traffic stop Tuesday night. Around 9:46 p.m. the night of Jan. 14, sheriff’s deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop at La Cañada Drive and West River Road.
Things to Do, Wednesday, Jan. 15
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Things to Do, Wednesday, Jan. 15 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Wed, Jan 15, 2020 at 1:00 AM Wine Dinner at Romano’s Macaroni Grill. Romano’s is toasting the new year by reimagining some of their most beloved dishes in a four-course meal, each dish paired with an international wine.
Things to Do, Tuesday, Jan. 14
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Things to Do, Tuesday, Jan. 14 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 1:00 AM The Play that Goes Wrong. This play-within-a-play starts with the audience seeing a backstage staff dealing with several mishaps, including a missing dog and a broken mantelpiece. Then you watch it go downhill from there with the cast members of a small theater company forgetting their lines, breaking character and being unconscious.
Things to do, Monday, Jan. 13
Monday, January 13, 2020 Things to do, Monday, Jan. 13 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Across The Waters. It is 1943 in Copenhagen, and a jazz musician realizes he must save his family from encroaching Nazis by fleeing on small fishing boats. But this involves putting their lives in the hands of strangers who may or may not have the best intentions. This 2016 Danish drama is based on real escapes to Sweden during WWII.
Things to Do, This Weekend, Jan. 10 - 12
click to enlarge Ninth Annual Tucson Fringe Festival. Three cheers for this very Tucson festival, which provides avant-garde and nontraditional performing artists a chance to perform in a low-risk, low-cost setting. AND which provides non-artists like us a chance to take it all in. This year, there are more than 50 shows spread across four days. There’s dance, theater, poetry, comedy, storytelling and more, and show titles like “Men Are Garbage” and “Sexology: The Musical!” Thursday, Jan.
Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 9
Thursday, January 9, 2020 Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 9 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Thu, Jan 9, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Zoppé Family Circus. Way back in 1842, Napoleone and Ermengilda Zoppé launched a circus in Venice, Italy full of acrobats, jugglers, dancing dogs, clowns and aerialists. Nearly 200 years later, their descendants are still going strong on tour with their one-ring, 500-seat tent.
Things to Do This Weekend, Jan. 3 - 5
Beginning Beading: Young Artist Series. Do you have a kid in your life who loves to be creative? This imaginative jewelry making workshop is a great activity for his or her winter break. They’ll learn some key skills, like how to organize beads and attach clasps, and then they’ll create a charm necklace or bracelet with Czech glass and metal findings. Then they get to take their beautiful piece home! All materials and tools are included with the admission fee, and so are some snacks and drinks.
Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 2
Thursday, January 2, 2020 Things to Do, Thursday, Jan. 2 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 1:00 AM Stout Night at Arizona Beer House. It’s an evening full of big, brawny beers, courtesy of Modern Times and Odell Brewing.
Things to Do, Wednesday, Jan. 1
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Things to Do, Wednesday, Jan. 1 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Wednesday Night Cruise-in. Looking for something laid back to do now that the holiday season is winding down (and if you’re perhaps nursing a hangover from New Year’s Eve celebrations)? Head over to Hot Rods Old Vail Restaurant and Bar for this cruise-in, which happens every Wednesday night.
Things to Do, New Years Eve
click to enlarge New Year’s Eve at Hacienda del Sol. Not sure where you want to eat for New Year’s, but know you want to eat a lot? Lucky for you, Hacienda del Sol is cooking up a special menu at The Grill, curated by Executive Chef Bruce Yim and his award-winning team.
Things to Do, Monday, Dec. 30
Monday, December 30, 2019 Things to Do, Monday, Dec. 30 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Mon, Dec 30, 2019 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Monster in the Closet STEAMsational Mondays! It’s always nice to fit in a little bit of something unexpected during the holiday season. This week, why not an educational activity focused on art, science and movement at the library? It’s the final installment in this December series at the Santa Rosa Library, and you’ll get to make snowman crafts.
Things to Do This Weekend, Dec. 27 - 29
Friday, Dec. 27 click to enlarge Cannoli and Beer Pairing at Copper Mine Brewing Co. Take the beer, take the cannoli. Copper Mine Brewing Co. is teaming up with Andrea’s Gourmet food for a wide range of flavors. They’re giving you the option of pairing four different flavors of cannoli with their craft beers. I’m suggesting pairing with their big, bad Imperial Double stout for a diversity of flavors, or their Irish Red for a malty, caramel kick. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27. 3455 S. Palo Verde Road, Ste.
Things to Do, Thursday, Dec. 26
Thursday, December 26, 2019 Things to Do, Thursday, Dec. 26 Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Thu, Dec 26, 2019 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Hanukkah Latkes at Ermanos. They’re back! Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar is embracing the season by serving up some specialty latke plates with house apple sauce and sour cream for $9. And if you want to make them extra special, you can upgrade the dish with a flute of Prosecco for $15.
Things to Do, Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Things to Do, Christmas Eve Posted By TW Fun & Games Desk on Tue, Dec 24, 2019 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Christmas Eve Dinner at Tavolino.
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