Go to Tucson.com/calendar for many more activities. Some events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.
CONCERTS
Classical
The Endicott Players: Songs and Dances of Love — Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Pianist Michael Manning, mezzo-sopranos Pamela Dellal and Ashley Episcopo, and recordist Roy Sansom present music by Enrique Granados, Albert Roussel, Francis Poulenc and Eduardo Toldra. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Free. 1-781-454-9198.
Jazz and world
Lookout Tucson Jazz Concert Series — Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa, 245 E. Ina Road. Granting opportunity and exposure to local artists. 5-7 p.m. Aug. 8 and 15. Free. 797-3959.
Santa Cruz Summer Winds: Cinema Fantasy–A Symphonic Experience — Community Performance and Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. Music selections from favorite science fiction and fantasy fandom movies. 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9. $15. 399-1750.
Choro Das 3 — Sea Of Glass Center For The Arts, 330 E. Seventh St. Brazilian Instrumental Music with main style being Choro music, an instrumental music genre that emerged in Brazil in the 19th century. A family band formed by three sisters and their father. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 9. $20. 398-2542.
Latin Legends — AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Brenton Wood, El Chicano, Malo, Tierra and Thee Midnighters. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 9. $10. 1-855-765-7829.
Popular, rock, country
Neamen Lyles: Rising Up — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Blends traditional jazz sensibilities with popular song. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8. $16. 529-1000.
Touch of Grey — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Classic rock. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 8. Free. 207-2429.
Just One Look: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt — The Gaslight Music Hall. Tribute. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 10. $25. 529-1000.
The Josh Glenn Experiment — Monterey Court. Folk/folktronica. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Aug. 10. Free. 207-2429.
Eric Schaffer and the Other Troublemakers — Monterey Court. Americana, country, rock and even a little blues. 7:45-10 p.m. Aug. 10. Free. 207-2429.
Musical Memories, do-wop and Drive -Ins — Saint Philips In The Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. The 4 GENTS Specializing in doo-wop and popular vocal music mostly from the 50s and 60s. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 11. $20. 222-7277.
Larry Armstrong and CopperMoon — The Mint, 3540 E. Grant Road. One of four bands to play. 3-6 p.m. Aug. 11. Free. 881-9169.
Paul Green and the Midnight Blue — Monterey Court. Blues and jazz. 6-9 p.m. Aug. 11. Free. 207-2429.
The Music of Neil Diamond — The Gaslight Music Hall. Tribute. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11. Aug. 11. $25. 529-1000.
Bush, Live and Our Lady Peace — AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Post grunge. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 11. $40. 1-855-765-7829.
Murder at the Copacabana, A Mystery North of Havana — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Jet set to the Copacabana, the Hottest Club North of Havana, for a steamy night filled with dancing, comedy, music, and murder. You may even win a prize if you solve the crime. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12. $39.95. 529-1000.
The Music of Neil Diamond — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. David Fanning. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12. $22.95. 886-9428.
Bluegrass and Brews Jamboree — The Gaslight Music Hall. Freddy Parrish Trio and The Titan Valley Warheads. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13. $13.50. 529-1000.
Oh for the Love of Music: Jam Sessions for Musicians — The Gaslight Music Hall. Open to musicians of all sizes, skills, and status. 5:30-7:30. Aug. 14. Free. 529-1000.
Don Armstrong and the Whiskeypalians — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Folk. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Free. 207-2429.
Mirage: Fleetwood Mac Tribute — DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 14. $30. 825-2818.
Takin’ Care of Business Dance Party — The Gaslight Music Hall. Wendy and the Boys is a Tucson based dance band comprised of six seasoned musicians with a wide variety of Motown to country, rock ‘n roll, soul and blues. Ages 16 and up. 7-9:30 p.m. Aug. 16. $13.50. 529-1000.
COMEDY
Family Friendly Improv Comedy — Unscrewed Theater, 4500 E. Speedway. Taking suggestions from the audience, performers create games and scenes right off the top of their heads. Nonprofit 501c3, tax-deductible donations appreciated. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays. $8. 289-8076.
Gertrude Git Yer Gun: Wild West Show — Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Family-friendly, comedy-action show. Weather permitting. 7 and 8 p.m. Fridays-Sunday. $5. 398-5618.
Free Form Friday — Unscrewed Theater. Long form, short form and musical comedy. Every show is different. Ages 17 and up. 501c3. 9-10:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Free. 289-8076.
Unscrewed Family Hour — Unscrewed Theater. Comic Chaos performs long form comic book/superhero based Improv Comedy based on audience suggestions. 6-7 p.m. Aug. 10. $8. 289-8076.
Uncensored Improv Comedy — Unscrewed Theater. Taking suggestions from the audience, performers create games and scenes right off the top of their heads. Ages 17 and up. 501c3 nonprofit, tax-deductible donations appreciated. 9-10:30 p.m. Aug. 10. $8. 289-8076.
DANCING AND
DANCE LESSONS
Tucson Swing Dance Club Weekly Dance — Dream Dance, 405 E. Wetmore Road. Volunteer instructors. 7 p.m. beginner West Coast Swing lesson; 7:30 p.m. fundamentals class starts; 8:15 p.m. cool move taught; 8:30-10:30 p.m. general dancing. 7-10:30 p.m. Aug. 8 and 15. $7. 203-8044.
Dance to the Music Dance Party — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Little House of Funk. Ages 16 and up. 7-9:30 p.m. Aug. 9. $13.50. 529-1000.
Ballroom Dancing — Armory Park Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Requires City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Pass or Daily Activity fee plus $3 per person donation to cover cost for the musicians. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 10. $3. 791-4865.
Saturday Milonga — Las Campanas Social Center, 865 W. Belltower Drive, Green Valley. You’re invited to BYOB and snacks to share. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 10. $10. 236-6358.
Ballroom Dancing — Carol West Senior Addition, Udall Recreation Center, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road. Requires City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Pass or Daily Activity fee plus $3 per person donation to cover cost for the musicians. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 13. $3. 791-4931.
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. Aug. 13. Donations accepted. 795-3400.
DINNER THEATER
Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater — Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrews Drive. Watch an audience volunteer actually be sawed-in-half. Solve the crime, and possibly win the prize. 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $75. 861-4800.
FESTIVAL AND
EVENTS
The Cat Video Fest 2019 — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. A portion of ticket sales from these screenings will benefit the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and the HOPE Animal Shelter. These are encore screenings of the Cat Video Fest 2019 program that screened at The Loft Cinema in March. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 8; 2-4 p.m. Aug. 10. $10. 322-5638.
Ten55 Brewing Company Turns One — Ten55 Brewing Company, 110 E. Congress St. Raffle to benefit the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, tickets will be sold all weekend long, with various prizes. 4-11 p.m. Aug. 9; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 10. Free. 777-7877.
2nd Saturdays Downtown — Downtown Tucson, 125 E. Congress St. Local musicians, street performers, artisans and food vendors. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 10. Free. 203-9835.
World Elephant Day — Caps & Corks, 3830 W. River Road. The event will feature a silent auction, Pops Hot Chicken food truck, beer and wine selection and music by Paul Opocensky. All funds raised will go towards our efforts to protect Asian and African elephants. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 10. Free. 270-9905.
What Would Oprah Do (WWOD)? — Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road. Paint and sip. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 10. $30. 1-844-782-6922.
Natural Grocers 64th Anniversary Celebration — Natural Grocers on Oracle and Orange Grove, 6320 N. Oracle Road. Receive a free reusable bag with purchase. 12-2 p.m. tropical juice bar; 4-6 p.m. have a scoop of ice cream. Enter for a chance to win the grand prize trip for two to Hawaii, and other prizes. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 15. Free. 297-0700.
KIDS STUFF
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
LED Art Projects — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Experiment with ight-emitting diodes (LEDs) to create art. Learn about the workings of LEDs. For teens. 3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 8. 594-5580.
Your Name in Beads — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Make a bracelet with your name using letter beads, glass beads, and memory wire. Also create a zipper pull with your name using letter beads and plastic pony beads. Presented by Vivian Enos. Ages 13 and up. 4-5 p.m. Aug. 8. 594-5305.
Music and Art Day Camp — Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1200 N. Campbell Ave. Music, art, lunch and fun. Register online at swilson@lutherantucson.org or by calling 520 327-6521. Ages 4 to 12th grade. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10.
Dancing in the Desert Puppet Show — Eckstrom Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. More than 60 puppets come dancing through the desert in this musical, variety puppet show. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Aug. 14. 594-5285.
Kids Night Out: Descendants — Color Me Mine: Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Pizza, painting and fun for kids ages 6 and older. This is a drop off kids event. So, parents, go out to dinner and have fun. Advance registration required. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 16. $30. 790-1100.
OUTDOORS AND
RECREATION
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.
Birding — Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane. Explore the birds of this unique and historic garden oasis. 7-9 a.m. Aug. 8 and Sept. 12. 955-5200.
Birding the Santa Catalina Mountains — Meeting location will be provided with registration. See a wide variety of birds, such as several warblers, flycatchers, corvids, hummingbirds, and raptors. All ages welcome. Register at pima.gov/nrpr. 7:30-10 a.m. Aug. 8. 724-5375.
Health at Jacome: Hatha Yoga — Jácome Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave. Join Lohse Family YMCA of Tucson for classes in the park. Hatha practices are designed to align/calm the body, mind, and spirit in preparation for meditation. 7-7:30 a.m. Aug. 8 and 15. 268-9030.
Mission Garden — Mission Garden. A living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit-trees, traditional heirloom crops, and edible native plants. 8 a.m.-noon. Aug. 8-10, 14-16. Donations accepted. 955-5200.
Naturalist Guided Hike — Mt. Lemmon, Summerhaven, milepost 25.0 Catalina Highway. A 5.2 mile hike starting up the paved Turkey Run road in Summerhaven then up the Aspen Draw trail to the top of the ski lift at Radio Ridge. Elevation gain of 1100 feet. Hiking at elevation demands good physical condition. Bring lunch and water. No smoking. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 9. 749-8700.
River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. The Friends of the San Pedro River will conduct interpretive walks to hopefully find some of the 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles/amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. Bring water, suitable footwear, a hat and sun protection. 8-10 a.m. Aug. 10. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Shannon Road Neighborhood Planting Party — Watershed Management Group at Flowing Wells, N. Shannon Road and W. Palmyra St. Volunteers needed for community planting project. Register online at Watershedmg.org/FlowingWells. 7 a.m.-noon. Aug. 10. 396-3266.
Ranch Tour — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Join a walking tour of the ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings, corrals and exhibits. Please register online to secure a space on the tour pima.gov/canoaranch. 8:30-10 a.m. Aug. 10. $5. 724-5375.
Birding — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Explore the bird life and expect to see southbound migrants, such as warblers, and resident birds. Online registration required pima.gov/nrpr. 8-10 a.m. Aug. 13. 724-5375.
Life Cycle of the Saguaro: Seeds to Giant — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A short walk to hear why so few Saguaro seeds make it to fruition. 11:15 a.m.- noon. Aug. 13. 733-5158.
Anza Tour — Historic Canoa Ranch. Join in a 5-mile segment of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail that extends through Historic Canoa Ranch to learn about Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and the group of Spanish colonial settlers. Online registration required pima.gov/canoaranch. 9-10 a.m. Aug. 14. 724-5375.
Nuts about Nature Preschool Hour — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road. Learn about nature through stories, crafts, and games. Ages 3-5 with an adult companion. Register at pima.gov/nrpr. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 14. 724-5375.
Full Moon Wander — Pima County Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. Join a Pima County naturalist to send off the sun and welcome the full moon. Suitable footwear, bring water and a flashlight. Ages 12 and up. Online registration required pima.gov/nrpr. 7-9 p.m. Aug. 15. 724-5375.
Lizards and Other Critters — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road. Join a naturalist-guided walk in search of lizards, birds, small mammals and other desert wildlife. Online registration required pima.gov/nrpr. 7:30-9 a.m. Aug. 15. 724-5375.
Explore Mt. Lemmon With a Guide — Mt. Lemmon Lower Butterfly Trailhead, Milepost 19.8 Catalina Highway. Guided 3.9 mile hike to Leopold Point, a rocky outcrop overlooking the San Pedro Valley. Steep in a few spots and includes a mild rock scramble near the vista point. Elevation gain is about 800 feet. Bring lunch and water. No smoking. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16. 749-8700.
THEATER
Space Trek: The Gaslight Theatre’s Summer Melodrama Show — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Hurtle through the galaxy with Captain James P. Trek and the crew of the Starship Entrepreneur as they battle evil forces for possession of a secret new weapon capable of destroying the Universe. Contact for times and dates. $22.95. 886-9428.
Show People — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Jerry and Marnie are Broadway actors who haven’t worked in years. At Jerry’s insistence, they take on a wildly unorthodox job for a rich, young New York banker. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 8-10, 15 and 16; 3-5 p.m. Aug. 11. Through Aug. 24. $20. 327-4242.
Tabitha Turnpike has a MONSTERous Problem — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Tabitha discovers a monster living under her bed. So the two team up and travel to Underthebedland to use their creativity and prove that all of us, monsters and humans, are great despite of our differences. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Last chance. $10. 327-4242.
Gutenberg: The Musical — Unscrewed Theater, 4500 E. Speedway. Two desperate (and bravely untalented) songwriters perform a backers’ audition for their new musical about Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud Davenport and Doug Simon (portrayed by real-life brothers Carson and Tyler Wright) sing all the songs and play all the parts in their hilarious historical epic. Ages 10 and up. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Through Aug. 25. $25. 261-9309.
Lance Burton: Master Magician — Casino Del Sol Conference Center, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Magic. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16. $15. 1-855-765-7829.
VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Narrative of the Undefined:- Abstract Art Group Exhibit — Wilhelm Family Vineyards at Ventana, 5425 N. Kolb Road. Abstract artists Kathryn Gastelum, Susanne van Helden, Athena Solan, and Gary Swimmer convey a message of harmony through the instinctive language of color, matter, and the dance of shapes. Through Sept. 15. 900-7166.
Mosaics 3-Tapestry Method — Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. Two session class. Register at AndreaEdmundson.ART. Ages 16 and up. 9 a.m.-noon. Aug. 9 and 16. $65.
Growing Up | Drawings and Paintings by Ondrea Bell — Tiny Town Surplus, 408 N. Fourth Ave. An exhibition of cardboard cut-outs and ink drawings about memories, childhood, identity, and maturing. 6-9 p.m. Aug. 9. 907-9309.
Hand Lettering — Color Me Mine: Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Learn to create beautiful hand lettering. $35 includes instruction, the book, “Hand Lettering for Relaxation” brush, brush marker and a free studio fee to return and paint on pottery. For adults and teens. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 790-1100.
Wood & Pit Fired Clay Vessels by Jaren Stroback — The Tucson Clay Co-op Studio, School and Gallery, 3336 N. Dodge Blvd. A focus on form and it’s interactions with wood ash, fuming, and organic combustible materials, this gallery showing features subtly elegant and soulful ceramics. 4-9 p.m. Aug. 16. 1-917-705-3803.
WHEN THE SUN
GOES DOWN
Larry Armstrong and CopperMoon — Harbottle Brewing Co., 3820 S. Palo Verde Road. Folk. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9. Free. 499-2518.
Bad News Blues Band — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Blues. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 9. Free. 207-2429.
Zona Libre Salsa Band — Brother John’s, 1801 N. Stone Ave. All ages. 8:30-9:30 p.m. free salsa/bachata dance class; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. dance to Zona Libre. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Aug. 9 and 16. $7 cash only. 444-0439.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz — Public Brewhouse, 209 N. Hoff Ave. Eight rounds of trivia with rotating topics each week. 8-10 p.m. Aug. 12. Free. 775-2337.
Melissa Reaves & Masa Takahashi — Monterey Court. Rock. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Free. 207-2429.
Adult Spelling Bee — Tap and Bottle, 403 N. Sixth Ave. Winner gets a trophy and other prizes. Sign up to spell at 6:30 p.m. 7-8 p.m. Aug. 13. Free. 344-8999.
Thirsty Latin Thursdays — House of Bards, 4915 E. Speedway. Two rooms for dancing. Large outdoor patio with DJ Tony T playing salsa, bachata, merengue and cumbia; DJ RAM playing Reggaeton, Latin Pop and more. Dancing from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. with a free salsa/bachata dance class 9-10 p.m. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Aug. 15. $5. 444-0439.
The Black Moods — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. With special guest. 21 and up. 7-11:30 p.m. Aug. 16. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. 629-9211.
Kinda Kinks — Rockabilly’s Grill, 3700 N. Oracle Road. British invasion era. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Free. 888-1900.
