8 cool things to do in Tucson this weekend (Sept. 9-11)
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Tubac Presidio State Park will hold a program on Friday examining the native and imported foods of colonial Spain.
The talk will feature information on the origins of the food, the nutritional and survival values. Oh, and there will be samples!
The talk begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m.
Admission is $5 with discounts available. Tubac Presidio State Park is at 1 Burruel St in Tubac.
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What would you have imbibed if you were on the RMS Titanic in its final hours? Bartenders at Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway, have some suggestions for you.
They'll be offering up some of their favorite brews as James Cameron's "Titanic" plays throughout the craft beer establishment. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Throw on your best pirate ensemble and head down to the Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave., for an evening of fire eating, bizarre magic and comedy with the Strange Family Circus. Escape acts and sideshow antics included!
Bisbee's sea shanty ensemble, the Frytown Toughs open the show. The evening will also include a costume contest.
Things start at 9 p.m.
Find out more here.
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The Loft Cinema is holding a 5-episode mini-marathon of the hit NBC series "Parks and Recreation" on the University of Arizona mall Friday night.
The evening, which begins at 9 p.m., will feature five of what the Loft is calling the show's best episodes.
Admission is free. Chairs and blankets are recommended, especially if the grass is still damp from the rain.
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Downtown's Independent Distillery, 30 S. Arizona Ave., has survived its first year and will celebrate with the release of its very first gin.
In its initial run, Independent has opted to go with a 10 botanical gin, which is a more mixable gin with citrus and floral notes, that can be used in a variety of mixed drinks.
The party runs all weekend. Get more specific hours on the distillery Facebook page.
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The owners at Hops & Vines (seen above) in Sonoita know how to throw a good party. They held several over the summer and are now tackling their Fifth annual Great Crush festival.
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Need something kitschy for your breakfast nook? A painting that defies definition but might require an explanation? If so, you'll want to head to the Tales from the Trash VI art show at the Scratch Shack, 245 W. Speedway, this Saturday.
Curators of the show spend much of their free time hitting estate sales, swap meets and thrift stores, looking for the unique and bizarre.
Saturday's show will include more than 200 pieces of art. For more information, visit the event information page.
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Some of Tucson's best ice cream and gelato makers will go head-to-head this Saturday in the third annual Ice Cream Showdown at Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave.
$10 will get ten tastings. Among the shops participating: BrushFire BBQ, The Cup Cafe, HUB, Isabella's and The Screamery. Part of the proceeds will go to Ben's Bells.
The evening event runs from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tubac Presidio State Park will hold a program on Friday examining the native and imported foods of colonial Spain.
The talk will feature information on the origins of the food, the nutritional and survival values. Oh, and there will be samples!
The talk begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m.
Admission is $5 with discounts available. Tubac Presidio State Park is at 1 Burruel St in Tubac.
What would you have imbibed if you were on the RMS Titanic in its final hours? Bartenders at Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway, have some suggestions for you.
They'll be offering up some of their favorite brews as James Cameron's "Titanic" plays throughout the craft beer establishment. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Throw on your best pirate ensemble and head down to the Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave., for an evening of fire eating, bizarre magic and comedy with the Strange Family Circus. Escape acts and sideshow antics included!
Bisbee's sea shanty ensemble, the Frytown Toughs open the show. The evening will also include a costume contest.
Things start at 9 p.m.
Find out more here.
The Loft Cinema is holding a 5-episode mini-marathon of the hit NBC series "Parks and Recreation" on the University of Arizona mall Friday night.
The evening, which begins at 9 p.m., will feature five of what the Loft is calling the show's best episodes.
Admission is free. Chairs and blankets are recommended, especially if the grass is still damp from the rain.
Downtown's Independent Distillery, 30 S. Arizona Ave., has survived its first year and will celebrate with the release of its very first gin.
In its initial run, Independent has opted to go with a 10 botanical gin, which is a more mixable gin with citrus and floral notes, that can be used in a variety of mixed drinks.
The party runs all weekend. Get more specific hours on the distillery Facebook page.
The owners at Hops & Vines (seen above) in Sonoita know how to throw a good party. They held several over the summer and are now tackling their Fifth annual Great Crush festival.
Need something kitschy for your breakfast nook? A painting that defies definition but might require an explanation? If so, you'll want to head to the Tales from the Trash VI art show at the Scratch Shack, 245 W. Speedway, this Saturday.
Curators of the show spend much of their free time hitting estate sales, swap meets and thrift stores, looking for the unique and bizarre.
Saturday's show will include more than 200 pieces of art. For more information, visit the event information page.
Some of Tucson's best ice cream and gelato makers will go head-to-head this Saturday in the third annual Ice Cream Showdown at Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave.
$10 will get ten tastings. Among the shops participating: BrushFire BBQ, The Cup Cafe, HUB, Isabella's and The Screamery. Part of the proceeds will go to Ben's Bells.
The evening event runs from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
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