FESTIVAL AND ACTIVITIES
Third Thursday: Yappy Hour — Museum of Contemporary Art, 265 S. Church Ave. Bring pups to the museum for special dog-tinis, or get their nails painted in the “Beauty Bark” salon, courtesy of Scruffy to Fluffy. Proceeds benefit Saving Animals from Euthanasia, who will be on-site with animals available for adoption. 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20. Free. 624-5019.
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 Family Home, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona de Tucson. Dinner, dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit community and veterans. 5-7 p.m. Sept 21. $9. 762-5652.
Blacksmith Demonstration — Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave. Fire the bellows of the blacksmith’s fire and watch as metal materials are made before your eyes. Docents will be available to give customized tours of the Presidio grounds. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22. $5. 837-8119.
Rootstock Harvest Celebration — Zarpara Vineyard, 6777 S. Zarpara Lane, Willcox. Bands Noctrane and Panther Band. Price includes a tasting flight. Snack plates available for purchase. Bring chairs and shade. Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 22. $12. 222-7114.
"Back To The Future" — Arts and Cultural District, 10th and G Ave., Douglas. Screening will be held outdoors. Please bring your own seating. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 22. Free. 322-5638.
Tucson Metaphysics Fair — Best Western Inn Suites Foothills, 6201 N. Oracle Road. Psychic, mediumship, tarot readings and Reiki. Sept. 23. Free admission, prices for readings vary. 579-8930.
Tails and Ales — Barrio Brewing Co., 800 E. 16th St. Buy a custom pint glass and take $1 off a beer, then kick back while your dog gets a bath. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 23. $15. 321-3704.
Presidio Museum Annual Fundraiser — Stillwell Twiggs House, 135 S. Fifth Ave. Dress in Tucson's finest, bolo ties, turquoise, guayaberas, and rebozos, and enjoy signature Sonoran and local fare with Spanish guitar sounds of Eduardo Minozzi Costa. The dinner, silent auction and raffles support the programs and operations of the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum. 5-8 p.m. Sept. 23. $85. 837-8119.
Urban Fresh and World Care: Dine out to help Tucson — Urban Fresh Eatery, 73 E. Pennington Street. 15 percent of net sales from your meal will be donated to World Care. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 26. Free. 514-1588.
Viva! Seniors Social Group — TMC for Seniors, 1400 N. Wilmot Road. Un-facilitated drop-in group. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Sept. 26. Free. 324-4345.
The Manhattan Short Film Festival — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. The audience will not only watch, but judge as well. Each audience member will be handed a voting card upon entry and asked to vote for the film they feel should win. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 27. $9.75. 322-5638.
