Five cool things you can still do in Tucson this weekend (May 20-May 21)
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So many things in store this weekend.
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You have your choice of two stand-up comedians to work out your ha-has with downtown this Saturday.
Blue Collar comedian Bill Engvall will be holding court for two shows (7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.) at the Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., while Michael Ian Black will be visiting with his "Shut Up & Comedy" tour at 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave at 8 p.m.
The comedians practice different deliveries. YouTube their names, then figure out which you'd like to see.
More info on Engvall's appearance here.
More info on Black's appearance here.
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The good folks behind Tales from the Trash, an exhibition and sale of tacky art picked up at garage sales and thrift stores, will be holding a showing in Bisbee, at the Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., this Saturday.
The show, running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., is an interesting, visual experience, even if you don't buy anything.
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Explore a new (to you) type of cultural dance music at the Desert Diamond's waila celebration this Saturday.
Waila is a traditional dance music of the Tohono O'odham people, a variation of norteño music from Mexico, with European polka influences.
Gertie and the T.O. Boyz., Carl & Buddies, The Joaquin Brothers and T.O. Pride are all slated to play.
The celebration runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.
Desert Diamond is at 1100 W. Pima Mine Road in Sahuarita.
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Sixteen Southern Arizona wineries will be pouring their best bottles as part of the Willcox Winery this Saturday and Sunday.
The event is held once a year at Railroad Park in historic downtown Willcox. There will also be gourmet food and live music.
Among the wineries participating: Carlson Creek, Kief-Joshua, Keeling Schaefer and Coronado Vineyards.
Get a full rundown of the weekend's events here.
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A festival supporting several local schools and the youth mariachi group Los Changuitos Feos will take place along South 12th Ave., between West Ajo Way and West Veterans Blvd this Saturday and Sunday.
The event, dubbed the 12th Avenue Music & Food Festival, will feature carnival rides, food ranging from elote to fry bread, and live music. The schedule is as follows (according to the Facebook event page):
Saturday:
12-1 DJ Zeta (Reggaeton/Hip Hop)
3-4 Back in 20
4-5 Los Changuitos Feos
5-6 Santa Pachita
6-7 Los Centenarios
7-8 Vox Urbana
Sunday:
12-1 DJ (R&B Old School)
2-3 Suerte Musical
3-4 Diluvio
4-5 Los Changuitos Feos
5-6 DJ SOO
The event runs Saturday from noon to 8pm Sunday from noon to 6pm
You have your choice of two stand-up comedians to work out your ha-has with downtown this Saturday.
Blue Collar comedian Bill Engvall will be holding court for two shows (7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.) at the Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., while Michael Ian Black will be visiting with his "Shut Up & Comedy" tour at 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave at 8 p.m.
The comedians practice different deliveries. YouTube their names, then figure out which you'd like to see.
More info on Engvall's appearance here.
More info on Black's appearance here.
The good folks behind Tales from the Trash, an exhibition and sale of tacky art picked up at garage sales and thrift stores, will be holding a showing in Bisbee, at the Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., this Saturday.
The show, running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., is an interesting, visual experience, even if you don't buy anything.
Explore a new (to you) type of cultural dance music at the Desert Diamond's waila celebration this Saturday.
Waila is a traditional dance music of the Tohono O'odham people, a variation of norteño music from Mexico, with European polka influences.
Gertie and the T.O. Boyz., Carl & Buddies, The Joaquin Brothers and T.O. Pride are all slated to play.
The celebration runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.
Desert Diamond is at 1100 W. Pima Mine Road in Sahuarita.
Sixteen Southern Arizona wineries will be pouring their best bottles as part of the Willcox Winery this Saturday and Sunday.
The event is held once a year at Railroad Park in historic downtown Willcox. There will also be gourmet food and live music.
Among the wineries participating: Carlson Creek, Kief-Joshua, Keeling Schaefer and Coronado Vineyards.
Get a full rundown of the weekend's events here.
A festival supporting several local schools and the youth mariachi group Los Changuitos Feos will take place along South 12th Ave., between West Ajo Way and West Veterans Blvd this Saturday and Sunday.
The event, dubbed the 12th Avenue Music & Food Festival, will feature carnival rides, food ranging from elote to fry bread, and live music. The schedule is as follows (according to the Facebook event page):
Saturday:
12-1 DJ Zeta (Reggaeton/Hip Hop)
3-4 Back in 20
4-5 Los Changuitos Feos
5-6 Santa Pachita
6-7 Los Centenarios
7-8 Vox Urbana
Sunday:
12-1 DJ (R&B Old School)
2-3 Suerte Musical
3-4 Diluvio
4-5 Los Changuitos Feos
5-6 DJ SOO
The event runs Saturday from noon to 8pm Sunday from noon to 6pm
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