Eight cool things to do in Tucson this weekend (Dec. 31-Jan. 1)
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The best ways to spend the last days of 2016.
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Tucson's craft beer community kicks it up a notch on Friday with the grand opening of Dillinger Brewing Company at 3895 N. Oracle Road.
The Dillinger team will have four beers ready to roll on Friday, with a fifth available on Saturday for New Year's Eve festivities.
Doors open at 2 p.m. on Friday, according to co-owner Eric Sipe, and from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday.
Visit the brewery's Facebook page for more information.
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Local hockey collides with a galaxy far, far away this Friday as the Tucson Roadrunners host "Star Wars" night at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., this Friday.
A smattering of characters from the 'Star Wars' franchise will be there from 6 to 7 p.m. and kids will receive Roadrunner lightsabers.
Movie tickets will be given out and "Star Wars"-themed interactive elements will be featured throughout the 7:05 p.m. game against the San Antonio Rampage, according to the Roadrunners Facebook page.
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Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., is reaching back to the good old days of vintage Vegas for New Year's, when the Rat Pack ruled and Elvis was a regular fixture.
Presley and Sinatra tribute artists will be present. There will be casino games, cocktails and a photobooth.
Tempest Du Jour hosts.
The fun begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25-$125 through the Hotel Congress website.
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Work up a sweat on New Year's Eve at Skate Country, 7980 E. 22nd St., Saturday.
The roller skating venue will be hosting an all-night, all-ages affair from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. that will include a balloon drop at midnight and party favors.
Pre-sale tickets are $20 and include the skate rental.
Visit the Skate Country Facebook event page for more details.
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The Maverick, one of Tucson's top country bars at 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road, is ringing in the new year by giving 2016 a big giant boot.
The venue's Facebook page has been promoting the dropping of a huge boot at midnight. Should be quite a site
Tickets are $15 per person. A New Year's Eve dinner menu will be available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. More information on the event page.
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Recover from your raucous New Year's Eve on Sunday with a doughnut, grilled cheese sandwich (and maybe a little whiskey) during Batch's 1-year anniversary party.
The celebration, running from noon to 11 p.m., will feature music from DJ Jason E, whiskey specials and $1 doughnut deals.
Batch is at 118 E. Congress St. Visit the bar and cafe's Facebook page for more information.
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Neither rain, nor sleet nor New Year's Eve can stop the Tanque Verde Antique Fair, which runs the first Sunday of every month, year-round.
If you are not too hungover from the previous night's activities, head to Tanque Verde Elementary School, 2600 N. Fennimore Avenue, for some quality antiques at good prices.
Things get rolling at dawn and end at around 1 p.m.
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Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road, will launch its 2017 concert series with a series of classical pieces from Mozart this Sunday.
The event, which begins at 2 p.m., will feature instrumentalists from True Concord and Tucson Symphony Orchestra (The Kingfisher Quartet, pictured above, has performed the series before).
The program includes:
— Divertimento in D Major for String Quartet, K.136
— Horn Quintet in E-flat Major, K.407, featuring Johanna Lundy, horn
— Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
According to the Facebook event page: Concertgoers are invited to make a freewill contribution to a local, non-sectarian charity at each event. On January 1, all of the contributions will go to Interfaith Community Services (ICS).
Tucson's craft beer community kicks it up a notch on Friday with the grand opening of Dillinger Brewing Company at 3895 N. Oracle Road.
The Dillinger team will have four beers ready to roll on Friday, with a fifth available on Saturday for New Year's Eve festivities.
Doors open at 2 p.m. on Friday, according to co-owner Eric Sipe, and from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday.
Visit the brewery's Facebook page for more information.
Local hockey collides with a galaxy far, far away this Friday as the Tucson Roadrunners host "Star Wars" night at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., this Friday.
A smattering of characters from the 'Star Wars' franchise will be there from 6 to 7 p.m. and kids will receive Roadrunner lightsabers.
Movie tickets will be given out and "Star Wars"-themed interactive elements will be featured throughout the 7:05 p.m. game against the San Antonio Rampage, according to the Roadrunners Facebook page.
Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., is reaching back to the good old days of vintage Vegas for New Year's, when the Rat Pack ruled and Elvis was a regular fixture.
Presley and Sinatra tribute artists will be present. There will be casino games, cocktails and a photobooth.
Tempest Du Jour hosts.
The fun begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25-$125 through the Hotel Congress website.
Work up a sweat on New Year's Eve at Skate Country, 7980 E. 22nd St., Saturday.
The roller skating venue will be hosting an all-night, all-ages affair from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. that will include a balloon drop at midnight and party favors.
Pre-sale tickets are $20 and include the skate rental.
Visit the Skate Country Facebook event page for more details.
The Maverick, one of Tucson's top country bars at 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road, is ringing in the new year by giving 2016 a big giant boot.
The venue's Facebook page has been promoting the dropping of a huge boot at midnight. Should be quite a site
Tickets are $15 per person. A New Year's Eve dinner menu will be available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. More information on the event page.
Recover from your raucous New Year's Eve on Sunday with a doughnut, grilled cheese sandwich (and maybe a little whiskey) during Batch's 1-year anniversary party.
The celebration, running from noon to 11 p.m., will feature music from DJ Jason E, whiskey specials and $1 doughnut deals.
Batch is at 118 E. Congress St. Visit the bar and cafe's Facebook page for more information.
Neither rain, nor sleet nor New Year's Eve can stop the Tanque Verde Antique Fair, which runs the first Sunday of every month, year-round.
If you are not too hungover from the previous night's activities, head to Tanque Verde Elementary School, 2600 N. Fennimore Avenue, for some quality antiques at good prices.
Things get rolling at dawn and end at around 1 p.m.
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road, will launch its 2017 concert series with a series of classical pieces from Mozart this Sunday.
The event, which begins at 2 p.m., will feature instrumentalists from True Concord and Tucson Symphony Orchestra (The Kingfisher Quartet, pictured above, has performed the series before).
The program includes:
— Divertimento in D Major for String Quartet, K.136
— Horn Quintet in E-flat Major, K.407, featuring Johanna Lundy, horn
— Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
According to the Facebook event page: Concertgoers are invited to make a freewill contribution to a local, non-sectarian charity at each event. On January 1, all of the contributions will go to Interfaith Community Services (ICS).
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