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Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in TucsonΒ πΒ π«
Your kids can get their faces painted while you enjoy free Mexican hot chocolate and see art provided by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance.Β
What: Dia De Los Muertos
When: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m.
Where:Β Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort,Β 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: Free
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016
Learn how to make magnetsΒ π«
Get your family together for a free lesson on how to make glass magnets with your drawing or picture of choice. The magnets make great locker decorations.
What: Marvelous Magnets
When: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Quincie Douglas Library,Β 1585 E. 36th St.
Cost: Free
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016
Exposing dirty laundryπ
Six storytellers come together to share their dirty laundry.Β
What:Β Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Dirty Laundry
When: Thursday, Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Screening Room,Β 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: General admission is $8 and students pay $6. Buy your tickets here.
Friday, Nov. 4, 2016
Become your favorite characterΒ πΒ π«
Tucson Comic-Con is back for a ninth year. Get your friends or family together for a weekend of gaming, celebrities, a costume contest and so much more.Β
Predators, based on the 1987 movie, Kurt Colin, left, and James Neeley, right, "attack" Joseph Molina as they are photographed by the members of the crowd at this year's 5th Annual Tucson Comic Con at the Tucson Convention Center on Saturday, November 3, 2012.
What: Tucson Comic-Con 2016
When: This is a weekend-long event
β’ Friday, Nov. 4, 4-8 p.m.
β’ Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
β’ Sunday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Convention Center,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: $35 for adult weekend memberships (14+), $10 for children weekend memberships (9-13), and kids 8 and under enter for free with a paying adult. Day passes are available and will be on sale the day of the convention.Β
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016
Watch "The Book of Life" for freeΒ π«
Loft Cinema is showing the film as part of its free family-friendly monthly series, Loft Jr. Participate in the activities before the show at 9:15 a.m.Β
What:Β Free Screening of The Book of Life
When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016
Walk for a loved oneΒ πΒ π«
Tucson's All Souls Procession is for anyone that wants to mourn a deceased friend, lover, pet or family member. Actually, it's for anyone that wants to experience one of Tucson's biggest events. Everyone is welcome to embrace Tucson's culture.Β
Ashley Maken documents her surroundings as she prepares to walk honoring her grandparents, Concepcion and Gilberto Maken during the All Souls Procession in downtown Tucson on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
What: All Souls Procession & Finale Ceremony
When: Sunday, Nov. 6, 4-10 p.m.
Where: Check out the route map here.
Cost: Free
Check out the route here.
Monday, Nov. 7, 2016
Collaborate with T-locsΒ π
Creative Tribe Workshop hosts a "bonfire" meetup for people to complete unfinished projects or find space to work every first Monday of the month. There will be pastries, coffee and brainstorming exercises.
What: November Bonfire
When: Monday, Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cartel Coffee Lab,Β 2516 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Advance tickets are $5 and $7 on the day of the event. Buy your tickets here.
Bring your unfinished project.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016
Get out and VOTEΒ πΒ
Every vote matters so make yours count by filling out your ballot. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., find your polling placeΒ here, and don't forget to take your ID.
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016
Embrace the dark sideΒ πΒ
Tipsy Picassos is hosting a painting party inspired by the dark side at Borderlands Brewing Company.
What:Β Dark Side Painting Party!
When: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.Β
Where: Boderlands Brewing Company,Β 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $30 per painter. You can buy your ticket here, don't forget to add "Dark Side" in the PayPal notes.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016
Meet real ghostbustersΒ πΒ π«
During Loft Film Fest, you'll be able to watch the classic "Ghostbusters" on the big screen and you'll get to meet the Arizona Ghostbusters.
What: Ghostbusters (1984) in 70MM!
When: Thursday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: General admission is $10 and Loft members pay $8.
Friday, Nov. 11, 2016
Family day at Tucson Botanical GardensΒ π«
Take your kiddo to learn about Frida Kahlo and participate in some hands-on activities. Explore the gardens beforehand for some inspiration.
Visitors leave messages on a Day of the Dead altar at a Tucson Botanical Gardens exhibition honoring the life of artist Frida Kahlo.
What: Family Fun Day!
When: Friday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens,Β 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Included in admission ($13 for adults, $12 for students/seniors/military, $7.50 for children 4-17 and free for members).
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016
Find a cute postcardΒ πΒ π«
Saguaro Market is open this weekend. Go find a poster for your room, a cute gift for a friend or something you don't need but really want.Β
What: Saguaro Market
When: Open all weekend
β’ Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
β’ Friday, Nov. 11,Β 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
β’ Saturday, Nov. 12,Β 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
β’ Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Saguaro Market,Β 657 W. St. Maryβs Rd.
Cost: Prices depend on the item.
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016
Free museum entryΒ πΒ π«
Guests get into the Tucson Museum of Art for free during Sundaze @ TMA. Enjoy the no-host mimosa bar, the music performances and the many activities.
What:Β Sundaze @ TMA
When: Sunday, Nov. 13, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Museum of Art,Β 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Free
Monday, Nov. 14, 2016
Look at the full moonΒ πΒ π«
TumacΓ‘cori National Historical Park is hostingΒ Full Moon Night. This is your chance to experience the mission grounds after dark under the full moon with your friends or join the optional guided lantern tour at 6:30 p.m.
The hunter's moon rises in the east in Sabino Canyon. The hunter's moon is the first full moon after the harvest moon and is usually in October 2008.Β
What:Β TumacΓ‘cori Full Moon Night
When:Β Monday, Nov. 14, 5-8:30 p.m.
Where:Β TumacΓ‘cori National Historical Park,Β 1891 E. Frontage Rd.
Cost:Β Free for anyone under 16 and $5 for everyone 16 or older.
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016
Yoga at the gardensΒ πΒ
Go to Tohono Chul for an hour of outdoor yoga.
What: "Fall" Back To Yoga!
When: Every Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Tohono Chul,Β 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Cost: $8 plus the cost of admission ($10 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, $5 for students with ID, $8 for seniors 62+ and free for children under 5).
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016
Learn about venomous reptilesΒ π«
Meet and learn about Arizona venomous reptiles at at library.
What:Β Venomous Reptiles of Arizona
When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6-7 p.m.
Where:Β Woods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N. 1st Ave.
Cost: Free
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016
After school funΒ π«
High schoolers are welcome to go to MOCA for homework help, hang out and watch art videos.Β
What: MOCA Minor Mutiny
When: Every Thursday, Nov. 17, 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free
Fun and safe after-school program.
Friday, Nov. 18, 2016
Find a gift at the TMA Holiday Artisan MarketΒ πΒ π«
The 31st Annual Holiday Artisans Market is back with jewelry, pottery, fine art and more. Admission to the Tucson Museum of Art is free and open to everyone that weekend.Β
What:Β 31st Annual Holiday Artisans Market
When: This is a weekend-long event (Nov. 18-20) open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Where:Β Tucson Museum of Art,Β 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Museum is free but the items for sale are not. Bring money to make purchases.
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016
Join one of the biggest biking eventsΒ πΒ π«
El Tour de Tucson attracts bicyclists from all over the world. Participate in the race or cheer from the sidelines.
One of the lead packs makes the turn onto Escalante from Houghton for the 33rd El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
What: El Tour de Tucson
When: Saturday, Nov. 19, times vary by distance.
Where: Pick your distance here.
Cost: Find registration information here. Registration ends Friday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.
Find the Frequently Asked Questions here.Β
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016
A walk and then funΒ πΒ π«
The first ever Fall into Winter: Family Fun Walk and Day in the Park is this weekend. Start with a family-friendly walk and then jump in the bounce houses, enjoy the food trucks, listen to music and more
What:Β Fall into Winter: Family Fun Walk and Day in the ParkΒ
When: Sunday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where:Β River Front Park,Β 551 W. Lambert Lane
Cost: The walk is free and passes are for accessing the fun after the walk. Find passes here.
Monday, Nov. 21, 2016
Read your poem at this Open Mic NightΒ π
Bookmans Grant is hosting a Writers Union Workshop where people are welcome to present essays, poetry and other forms of the spoken word.
What:Β Writers Union Workshop
When: Monday, Nov. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Bookmans Grant,Β 1930 E. Grant Rd.
Cost: Free
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016
Become a Dungeons & Dragons expertΒ π«
Go to the Joel D. Valdez Main Library to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons.
What:Β Dungeons & Dragons
When: Tuesday, Nov. 22, 3-5 p.m.
Where:Β Joel D. Valdez Main Library,Β 101 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free
Now you might understand why "Stranger Things" is so cool.
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016
Black out before ThanksgivingΒ π
Before you stuff your face with mashed potatoes, go to IBT's for drag queens, go go boys and whiskey drink specials.Β
What:Β IBT'S BLACK(out) WEDNESDAY
When: Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: IBT's,Β 616 N. 4th Ave.
Cost: No cover
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 π¦
Forget the Thanksgiving cookingΒ πΒ π«
Let Maynards Kitchen worry the food prep. There will be starters, a main course (turkey, of course), dessert and wine.
Mashed potatoes are a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner.
What: Maynards Thanksgiving
When: Thursday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Maynards Market & Kitchen,Β 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: $49 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under.Β
Comes with appetizers, a main course, dessert and wine.
Friday, Nov. 25, 2016
Blast from the pastΒ πΒ π«
Gilmore Girls is back with four 90-minute episodes and all you need is Netflix and take-out (unless you're still stuffed from Thanksgiving). It doesn't matter if you're Team Jess, Dean or Logan, as long as you're Team Gilmore Girls.Β
What: Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016
Make gingerbread housesΒ πΒ π«
Get a group of six people and head to the Hilton El Conquistador to make a gingerbread house.
What:Β Gingerbread Workshop
When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
Where:Β Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort,Β 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: $50 for a group of six nonmembers and $45 for a group of six members. Register here before they run out of room.
Admission covers six people and one ginger bread house.Β
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016
Work out and reward yourself with beerΒ π
Anyone over 21 (have your ID ready) is welcome to bring a yoga mat to Pueblo Vida Brewing for an hour of yoga and then a pint of beer.
What: Pints & Poses
When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company,Β 115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: $5
Monday, Nov. 28, 2016
Get sweatyΒ π
Do some free hot yoga at Rooted.
What:Β Hot Power Yoga
When: Monday, Nov. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Rooted Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork,Β 1600 N. Tucson Blvd. #120
Cost: Free
Bring your mat!
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016
Put your "Friends" knowledge to the testΒ π
Casa Film Bar is inviting the biggest "Friends" fans to battle it out against hundreds of fans for the title of "Ultimate Fan." Are you ready?Β
What:Β Trivia Night: The One with Friends
When: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar,Β 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016
Learn about the art works at the UAΒ πΒ π«
Get to know the University of Arizona a little better by touring the grounds for works of art.Β
What:Β UA In-Dept Tour: Art Works
When: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Visitor Center,Β 811 N. Euclid Ave.
Cost: Free. Registration is required, do it here.
Wear comfortable shoes.
