Seven cool things you can still do in Tucson this weekend (February 4-5)
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Get the kid into comic books or bulk up your own collection at Charlie's Comics new home, 1421 S. Kolb Road, South of East 22nd.
According to Charlie's Facebook page: There will be thousands of comics available for only TWENTY FIVE CENTS EACH for TEN DAYS to commemorate the GRAND REOPENING in the bigger, better and permanent new location!
Go on! Get your geek on!
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Itching for a day trip?
Head to the Buena Performing Arts Center in Sierra Vista this weekend for the 25th annual Cochise County Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival.
The event will feature three days of performances, including the Sons of the Pioneers, Juni Fisher and Arvel Bird (above).
The cowboy fun begins on Friday.
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Two very cool, very Tucson services will celebrate their five year anniversary on Saturday.
The Bookbike uses bikes to distribute free books, library cards and info about library and literacy programs, in addition to even more info on cycling events, according to the Pima County Public Library system website.
The Seed Library offers a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds for home use, the website said.
The event, set to take place at Joel D. Valdez Main Library downtown, 101, N. Stone Ave., will be super family friendly and will feature hands-on activities, bicycle and seed themed story times, and a free helmet giveaway for the kids.
More information on the event website.
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The annual torchworking competition returns to the Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St., with 18 artists turning glass into beautiful and colorful works of art, that will then be auctioned off to anyone interested.
Beer and food trucks will be on the scene.
Flame Off runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday.
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More than 60 local restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries will be on hand this Saturday to provide a sampling of what Tucson has to offer in the gastronomy department.
The Savor Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival will take place at Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The weather should be pretty close to perfect, which is great since the event will be mostly outdoors.
Tickets are $65. More info here.
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In Concert Tucson has a real treat for fans of authentic music from the West Highlands of Scotland.
Dàimh (pronounced dive) can be just poignant and serene or rowdy and raucous. They produce fun Scottish music that moves flawlessly from jigs to reels to ballads.
The show takes place at 8 p.m. at Saint Francis in the Foothills Church, 4625 E. River Road.
More info on the In Concert website.
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Mining enthusiasts will be knee-deep in artifacts at the Mining Artifacts Collectors' show, which takes place Saturday at 6245 E. Bellevue St.
According to the description, "There will be many rare items including exotic carbide lamps, candlesticks, photos, technical instruments, and many other collectible items, all for sale."
Early birds can come in at 10 a.m. for $5. The rest of the public can entr for free at any point between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 529-3355 for more information.
Get the kid into comic books or bulk up your own collection at Charlie's Comics new home, 1421 S. Kolb Road, South of East 22nd.
According to Charlie's Facebook page: There will be thousands of comics available for only TWENTY FIVE CENTS EACH for TEN DAYS to commemorate the GRAND REOPENING in the bigger, better and permanent new location!
Go on! Get your geek on!
Itching for a day trip?
Head to the Buena Performing Arts Center in Sierra Vista this weekend for the 25th annual Cochise County Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival.
The event will feature three days of performances, including the Sons of the Pioneers, Juni Fisher and Arvel Bird (above).
The cowboy fun begins on Friday.
Two very cool, very Tucson services will celebrate their five year anniversary on Saturday.
The Bookbike uses bikes to distribute free books, library cards and info about library and literacy programs, in addition to even more info on cycling events, according to the Pima County Public Library system website.
The Seed Library offers a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds for home use, the website said.
The event, set to take place at Joel D. Valdez Main Library downtown, 101, N. Stone Ave., will be super family friendly and will feature hands-on activities, bicycle and seed themed story times, and a free helmet giveaway for the kids.
More information on the event website.
The annual torchworking competition returns to the Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St., with 18 artists turning glass into beautiful and colorful works of art, that will then be auctioned off to anyone interested.
Beer and food trucks will be on the scene.
Flame Off runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday.
More than 60 local restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries will be on hand this Saturday to provide a sampling of what Tucson has to offer in the gastronomy department.
The Savor Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival will take place at Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The weather should be pretty close to perfect, which is great since the event will be mostly outdoors.
Tickets are $65. More info here.
In Concert Tucson has a real treat for fans of authentic music from the West Highlands of Scotland.
Dàimh (pronounced dive) can be just poignant and serene or rowdy and raucous. They produce fun Scottish music that moves flawlessly from jigs to reels to ballads.
The show takes place at 8 p.m. at Saint Francis in the Foothills Church, 4625 E. River Road.
More info on the In Concert website.
Mining enthusiasts will be knee-deep in artifacts at the Mining Artifacts Collectors' show, which takes place Saturday at 6245 E. Bellevue St.
According to the description, "There will be many rare items including exotic carbide lamps, candlesticks, photos, technical instruments, and many other collectible items, all for sale."
Early birds can come in at 10 a.m. for $5. The rest of the public can entr for free at any point between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 529-3355 for more information.
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