Go to Tucson.com/calendar for many more activities. Some events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.
COMEDY
Frankie Quinones: Live in Tucson — Laffs Comedy Caffe, 2900 E. Broadway. Standup comedian and star of the “Cholofit” workout video series. Ages 21 and up or accompanied by a parent or guardian with valid ID. 7-8:45 p.m. June 3. $20. 247-0988.
CONCERTS
Classical
In from the Heat: Summer luncheon and Recital — Catalina United Methodist Church, Sanctuary, 2700 E. Speedway. Gordon Stevenson playing the organ. Noon-2 p.m. June 2. $10. 327-4296.
Arizona Symphonic Winds Udall Park Concerts — Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Mountain View HS seniors Mason Christofferson on trumpet and Quinton Nickum on clarinet. Bring a chair. 7-9 p.m. June 2. Free. 721-2068.
St. Andrews Bach Society Season Opener — Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal, 2331 E. Adams St. Woodsmusick and the SABS chamber orchestra playing Concertos by Bach and Handel. 2-4 p.m. June 3. $15. 808-2122.
Jazz and world
Music with Ada Redd Austin — Joyner Green Valley Public Library, 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. Jazz. 1-2 p.m. June 1. Free. 594-5295.
Enanitos Verdes and Hombres G — AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Latin pop rock. 8-11 p.m. June 7. $35. 1-855-765-7829.
Jazz Meets Blues Concert — Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, 1200 W. Speedway. Ada Redd Austin and Angel Diamond. Jazz and blues. Proceeds will be used to fund this year’s Tucson Juneteenth Festival. 7-10 p.m. June 8. $28.45. 405-5826.
Ramsey Lewis — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Jazz and R&B. 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 8. $29-$69. 547-3040.
Popular, rock, country
The Titan Valley Warheads — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Western and bluegrass. 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 31. Free. 207-2429.
Take it Easy: A Salute to The Eagles — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Tribute. 6-8 p.m. June 2. $25. 529-1000.
Carla Cooke: The Sam Cooke Experience — Monterey Court. Gospel, christian, R&B, soul and pop. 6-9 p.m. June 3. $20. 207-2429.
Sons of the Pioneers — Green Valley Recreation West Center, 1111 GVR Drive. Cowboy music. 7-9 p.m. June 5. $32. 625-0288.
Dueling Pianos: A Sing-Along Party — The Gaslight Music Hall. The audience requests the songs in the show. Boogie Woogie Piano gals, Lisa Otey and Doña Oxford. 6-8 p.m. June 7. $15. 529-1000.
Alan Parsons Live Project — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Greatest hits. 7:30-10 p.m. June 7. $47-$187. 547-3040.
Sam Pace & Gilded Grit — Monterey Court. Rock. 7-10 p.m. June 8. $10. 207-2429.
DANCE
Ballet Rincon presents Coppelia! — Vail Theatre of the Arts, 10701 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way. Based on the original story by E.T.A Hoffman author of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, with music by composer, Leo Delibes, the story takes the audience on romp through intrigue, deceit, the secrets of a mysterious inventor, and romance. 7-9 p.m. June 1 and 2. $16. 574-2804.
I’ll Strip To That! Birthday Bash — Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave. Full length burlesque. 21 and up. 10-11:45 p.m. June 1. $20. 882-0009.
DANCING
AND LESSONS
Tucson Swing Dance Club Weekly Dance — Dream Dance, 405 E. Wetmore Road. Volunteer instructors teach. 7-7:45 p.m. beginner West Coast Swing; 8-8:30 p.m. intermediate; followed by general dancing until 10:30 p.m. 7-10:30 p.m. May 31 and June 7. $7. 327-7895.
Contra Dance — First United Methodist Church, 915 E. Fourth St. Live music. 6:30 p.m. Introductory lesson; 7 p.m. music begins. 6:30-10 p.m. June 2. $10. 762-6707.
Country Dance Lessons — The Outlaw Saloon, 1302 W. Roger Road. Different dance each month. 7-7:40 p.m. beginners; 7:45-8:30 p.m. intermediate. 7-8:30 p.m. June 2. Free. 888-3910.
Bollywood Groove: Dance Fitness Class — Floor Polish Dance Studio, 408 N. Fourth Ave. Learn authentic Bollywood dance techniques with fun themes and choreography each week. Noon-1 p.m. June 3. $6. 333-5905.
Beginning Clog Dance Class — Old Pueblo Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. Learn contemporary American clog dancing which is similar to tap dance. 5:30-6 p.m. June 4. $3. 270-9534.
Edgy Tap Dance Class — Floor Polish Dance Studio. New choreography every week set to music ranging from Beyonce to Nirvana. Tap shoes are recommended but not required (wear hard-soled shoes if not). Beginners and those with tap experience are welcome. 5:45-6:45 p.m. June 5. $6. 333-5905.
Tucson Blues Dancers — Cee Dee’s Jamaican Kitchen, 5305 E. Speedway. No partner needed. 7-7:30 p.m. dancing lessons; 7:30-10:30 p.m. open dancing. 7-10:30 p.m. June 5. Donations accepted. 795-3400.
We’re Gonna Rock This Town with The Jukebox Junquies — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. A dance band that will take you back to yesteryears. Ages 16 and up. 7-9:30 p.m. June 8. $12.50. 529-1000.
DINNER THEATER
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show — Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Ages 15 and up. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays. $49.95. 1-866-496-0535.
FESTIVAL
AND ACTIVITIES
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony’s Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Food and music. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 2. Free. 296-0456.
Tucson Metaphysics Fair — Best Western Inn Suites Foothills, 6201 N. Oracle Road. Psychic readers, mediums, angel readings, aura photos, Reiki and spiritual healings, past life, astrology, numerology, tarot, palmistry, stone readings and vendors. Various prices for readings and healings. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3. Free. 579-8930.
Summer Film Series — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Movie, popcorn and lemonade. 3:30-5:30 p.m. June 3. Free. 745-5550.
Free Movie in the Park — Gene C. Reid Park, DeMeester Outdoor Performance Theater, 900 S. Randolph Way. Screening “Paddington 2.” Provided by Cox Communications. Entertainment, food trucks and games starting at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7:45 p.m. 6-10 p.m. June 8. Free. 795-1566, Ext. 223.
Putt-ing Kids First Family Fun Night — Golf & Stuff, 6503 E. Tanque Verde Road. All event proceeds support the Arizona Basketball Academy Programs. All-inclusive ticket prices include: unlimited golf, bumper boats, lazer tag, batting cages and more. 6-10 p.m. June 8. $25 adults; $20 kids; $100 family pack. 885-3569.
KIDS STUFF
Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest for Kids — Postal History Foundation, 920 N. First Ave. Supplies provided for kids to create a masterpiece about Tucson. Kids and parents can fill in the entry form and leave with the librarian to be entered into the contest. The alternative is download the forms from the website and mail or drop off the entry. Ages 5-17. Entries due July 20 by 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through July 20. Free. 623-6652, Ext. 102.
Lego Club — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Build with Legos. 10-11:30 a.m. June 2. Free. 594-5275.
Science Saturday: Dinosaur Discoveries — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. An interactive “show and tell” of puppets, replica teeth, claws and fossils. Kids will get to make trace fossil. Ages 6 and up. Tickets available one hour before event. 2-3 p.m. June 2. Free. 594-5200.
Babysitting Training — Drexel Heights Fire District, Training Classroom, 5030 S. Camino Verde. Two-day program that includes CPR/AED/first aid two-year card, classes about childcare, poison prevention, home and fire safety. For ages 12-16. Bring your own lunch. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6 and 7. $35. 883-4341.
Teen Leaders Against Hunger Workshop and Volunteer Experience — Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, 3003 S. Country Club Road. Get leadership experience. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8. Free. 622-0525, Ext. 7341.
Zoo to You — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library. Ambassadors from Reid Park Zoo. Ages 6 and up. Tickets handed out at 1 p.m. 2-3 p.m. June 8. Free. 594-5200.
NIGHTLIFE
Connie Brannock Quartet — Cafe a la C’Art, 150 N. Main Ave. Jazz, rhythm and blues. 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 31. Free. 628-8533.
Edge of the West — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Rock n’ roots honky tonk jamband. 7-10 p.m. June 1. $15. 207-2429.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz — Public Brewhouse, 209 N. Hoff Ave. Eight rounds of trivia with rotating topics each week. 8-10 p.m. Mondays. Free. 775-2337.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz — Frog and Firkin, 874 E. University. Eight rounds of trivia, rotating subject matter each week. 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 623-7507.
OUTDOORS
All events are free or included in admission or vehicle entrance fee unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional. Bad weather may change or cancel activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets unless otherwise specified.
Bird’s eye view
Birding Agua Caliente Park — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Take a guided walk to see warblers, flycatchers, hummingbirds, orioles, and vireos. Loaner binoculars available. Online registration required. 7:30-9 a.m. May 31 and June 7. 724-5375.
Hummingbird Banding — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. A close-up look as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure, and release them as part of long-term studies. 4-6 p.m. June 2. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Bird Walk — Environmental Operations Park, Hwy. 90 east of Sierra Vista. Led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory and the Friends of the San Pedro River. A 50-acre wetlands planted with aquatic plants, including cattails, grasses that attract migrating and nesting birds. First-come first-served basis. Suitable footwear and water. 7-10 a.m. June 3. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Birding — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Join a local birding expert to explore the abundant birdlife of the Arizona Uplands. Online registration required. 8-10 a.m. June 5. 724-5375.
Enjoy the outdoors
Habitats and Haunts Hikes Along the Bi-National Santa Cruz River — Lowe House Project, 14 Calle Iglesia, Tubac. Join with members of the Walking Sticks hiking group for casual hikes around the Village of Tubac and on the Juan Bautista de Anza International Trail. Observe riparian flora and fauna, cottonwood/willow forest, mesquite bosques, bird immigrants and more. Meet at Lowe House Project 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac at 6:30 a.m. 6:30-8 a.m. June 1. 398-9571.
Lizards are Hot, Lizards are Cool — Saguaro National Park West. Find out what it means when they do push ups or exhibit other behaviors. Wheelchair accessible. 2:15-2:45 p.m. June 1 and 8. 733-5158.
Guided Hike — Mount Lemmon, Sunset Trailhead milepost 22.9 Catalina Highway. A 3.5-mile hike guided by a Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalist. Hike through growth trees leading to the original Mount Lemmon ski run, then to the top of the run near the observatory. Elevation gain of about 800 feet. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 1. 749-8700.
Living With Giants — Saguaro National Park West. A biologist explains how saguaros provide shelter and substance for wildlife, when it flowers, its growth patterns, and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. 10:15-11 a.m. June 2 and 7. 733-5158.
River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. Walks are led by The Friends of the San Pedro River. Look for 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles/amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. Suitable footwear and water. 8-10 a.m. June 2. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Historic Tour — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. A walking tour of the headquarters to visit historic buildings, corrals and exhibits. Registration required at pima.gov/canoaranch; click on the Register Now button at the bottom of the page. 8:30-10 a.m. June 2. Donations accepted. 724-5220.
Life Cycle of the Saguaro: Seeds to Giant — Saguaro National Park West. Learn why so few saguaro seeds make it to fruition. 11:15 a.m.-noon. June 5. 733-5158.
What is the Reason for the Saguaro Fruit Harvest — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Learn about the Tohono O’odham tradition of harvesting the saguaro fruit. 11:15-11:45 a.m. June 7. 733-5158.
Guided hike — Mount Lemmon, Catalina Highway milepost 22.9. Join in a 5.6-mile hike to Marshall Saddle, crossing Sabino Creek along the way and following a small stream. Elevation gain of 900 feet. Bring lunch and water. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8. 749-8700.
THEATER
See “On Stage” elsewhere in this section.
VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Openings
”DeGrazia’s Chickens” — DeGrazia Gallery In The Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road. Paintings and sculpture. Through Jan. 30, 2019. $8. 299-9191.
Miracle Mile 1AM : Photographs of Shelly Black — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Vintage neon motel signs in Tucson, Arizona using black and white film. June 1-29. 594-5275.
”Waste Not Want Not” — WomanKraft Art Center, 388 S. Stone Ave. Create artwork from recycled plastics. June 6-July 27. Receptions: 7-10 p.m. July 2 and 7. 629-9976.
Et Cetera
Make ‘n Take-Drawing from Life, Drawing for Life — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Lynn Fleischman will give participants a taste of drawing from direct observation and talk about how an ongoing drawing practice opens up new possibilities in life. Call to register. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 1. 594-5285.
Lighthouse — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Pretend to be in the story “Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie,” then create your own lighthouse. Ages 7 and up. Tickets handed out at 1 p.m. 2-3 p.m. June 1. 594-5200.
Trunk Show with Terry Slonaker and Jan Thompson — Desert Artisans’ Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. Sloanaker’s fire pit sculptures and Thompson’s mixed media and watercolor paintings. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 2. 722-4412.
Beginning Oil Painting Class — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road Suite 101, Vail. Learn to paint with oil paints. Recommended to sign up for four sessions at at time, event if the classes are not consecutive weeks. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays through June 25. $40. 245-0340.
Clay Play with Potter/Archaeologist Dimity Hammon — Lowe House Project, 14 Calle Iglesia, Tubac. Hands-on play-as-you-go exploration of clay. Coil making in the Native American pot making tradition, finger tip pinch pots techniques of ancient civilizations, to the rolling pin slab techniques that can turn into a pitcher. For more information, fees and registration, email Dimity at dimity.hammon@gmail.com or call 360-318-3820. 9 a.m.-noon. June 6. $45.
