Ten cool things to do in Tucson this weekend (June 29-July 2)
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It has been more than 30 years since a young man nicknamed "Chunk" did the Truffle Shuffle in front of the house above and a group of kids from the Pacific Northwest set off for adventure and treasure under the streets of their hometown.
The young adults who starred in "The Goonies" in 1985 have grown into adulthood, as have the fans who helped make the movie a major hit.
See if it stands the test of time at an outdoor screening of the film at The Loft, 3233 E. Speedway, this Thursday.
The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. More information can be found on the Facebook event page.
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To observe international Asteroid Day (Friday, June 30), Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium has scheduled a family-friendly weekend of hands-on activities, exhibits, an array of meteorite specimens, and planetarium shows about asteroids.
The celebration will launch on Friday and continue through Asteroid Weekend. On Friday, June 30, Flandrau will offer a live stream of the Asteroid Day Live 24-hour broadcast all about asteroid science, organized by the nation of Luxembourg, which aims to become a world leader in asteroid mining.
Asteroid Day/Weekend hours
9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, June 30. Asteroid Activities 1-5 pm.
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Asteroid Activities 1-5pm.
Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, July 2. Asteroid Activities 1-5 pm.
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Learn more: flandrau.org
Admission to Science Center Exhibits, UA Mineral Museum and
One Planetarium Show:
Adults: $14; children age 4-17: $10; age 3 and under: Free.
Senior/Military/College Students (w/ID): $10.
Single item pricing available for exhibits and shows.
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Love him or hate him, director Kevin Smith has been part of pop culture history since the debut of his black-and-white indie film classic "Clerks" in 1994.
The filmmaker will make an appearance at the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., this Friday, no doubt sharing stories of his time behind the camera and answering questions from fans about his storied career, his experiences on the road and what life was like with Jason Mewes, the Jay to Smith's Silent Bob.
The show starts at 8 p.m.
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Director Edgar Wright (best known for such films as "Scott vs. The World," "Hot Fuzz" and "Shaun of the Dead") unleashes "Baby Driver" this weekend, one of his most ambitious films to date, starring Jon Hamm, Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx, among others.
The synopsis from IMDB: After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.
Thoughts from Katie Walsh of the Tribune News Service: “Baby Driver” is a tribute to the heist film, but almost more than that; it’s a love note to classic rock and soul, with a soundtrack that’s a blend of rock, jazz, and retro R&B.
Sounds like fun to us.
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1912 Brewing Company’s weekend revelry will be spilling out into the parking lot for the brewery’s second anniversary party this Saturday.
The all-day event, running from noon to 10 p.m. and being held both indoors and out front, will feature live music from Ana Gonzalez and Ocotillo Rain, games, raffles and free dog treats made by La Cocina from the 1912’s spent grain.
Three new sour beers and new barrel-aged beers will be introduced.
The Blacktop Grill and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit food trucks will be serving the eats.
A portion of the proceeds from each pint purchased will go toward the Make-A-Wish Arizona Foundation.
1912 Brewing is at 2045 N. Forbes Blvd.
Find out more details at facebook.com/1912brewing online.
The sours being introduced to the world this weekend are listed below:
• Saint of Chaos - raspberry, cherry and Madagascan vanilla gose
Your Goose is Cooked - dry hopped goose berry golden sour
• Twig and Berries- boysenberry and honey gose
A couple barrel aged brews
• Highfalutin Stout aged in a rye whiskey barrel with maple and vanilla
Mescalero Dominicano aged in a rum barrel with palo santo and cinnamon
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If you haven't heard, Playground Bar & Lounge is on the verge of a major remodel, which means the popular downtown spot (as well as Hub next door) will be closed for a few months starting next week.
In honor of its summer rework, the club will be hosting one last blow-out party this Saturday night with no cover, Santa Pachita on the roof, drink specials and door prizes.
More information can be found on its Facebook page.
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It seems like a lot to cram into an evening.
Nevertheless, Casino del Sol's AVA plans to host a concert this Saturday featuring the likes of War, Tierra and Malo with opening sets from comedians Paul Rodriguez and Felipe Esparza.
With tickets running from $25-$65 (super affordable by today's standards), we feel like the show is worth the price of admission.
More info on the AVA website.
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Sentinel Peak Brewing, Tucson's only midtown brewpub, is bringing back its celebration of all things Canadian this Saturday.
The brewery, at 4746 E. Grant Road, will have a Canadian-style beer on tap and a Sonoran poutine, which, if it is anything like last year, will consist of tortilla chips covered in slow-cooked pork, mozzarella cheese and gravy.
It's a bit too late for the Canadian snowbirds to enjoy, but perfect for adventurous Americans looking for new events and their favorite breweries.
More information can be found on the Facebook event page.
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Up for a road trip? Head to Elgin this Saturday for a pint of beer and a chili cook-off at the Copper Hop Ranch, Farm and Microbrewery.
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the venue, 5 Fairview Lane in Elgin. Its free to enter your chili (you do have to pre-register) and only $10 to taste the chili, with proceeds benefiting "Rotten Rottie Rescue," a Rottweiler rescue group.
The winner will receive a "Golden Spoon Trophy."
More information on the Facebook event page.
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Hotel Congress is a little light on the details for its Wet Hot American Party this Saturday.
But we know the two words that will have people flocking to the downtown event:
"water slide"
Yes, Hotel Congress will have a water slide set up this weekend for this to-do, an event that will also include "patriotic giveaways," drink specials and late-night bites.
Guest DJs will be making appearances throughout the evening. The party starts at 10 p.m.
It has been more than 30 years since a young man nicknamed "Chunk" did the Truffle Shuffle in front of the house above and a group of kids from the Pacific Northwest set off for adventure and treasure under the streets of their hometown.
The young adults who starred in "The Goonies" in 1985 have grown into adulthood, as have the fans who helped make the movie a major hit.
See if it stands the test of time at an outdoor screening of the film at The Loft, 3233 E. Speedway, this Thursday.
The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. More information can be found on the Facebook event page.
To observe international Asteroid Day (Friday, June 30), Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium has scheduled a family-friendly weekend of hands-on activities, exhibits, an array of meteorite specimens, and planetarium shows about asteroids.
The celebration will launch on Friday and continue through Asteroid Weekend. On Friday, June 30, Flandrau will offer a live stream of the Asteroid Day Live 24-hour broadcast all about asteroid science, organized by the nation of Luxembourg, which aims to become a world leader in asteroid mining.
Asteroid Day/Weekend hours
9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, June 30. Asteroid Activities 1-5 pm.
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Asteroid Activities 1-5pm.
Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, July 2. Asteroid Activities 1-5 pm.
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Learn more: flandrau.org
Admission to Science Center Exhibits, UA Mineral Museum and
One Planetarium Show:
Adults: $14; children age 4-17: $10; age 3 and under: Free.
Senior/Military/College Students (w/ID): $10.
Single item pricing available for exhibits and shows.
Love him or hate him, director Kevin Smith has been part of pop culture history since the debut of his black-and-white indie film classic "Clerks" in 1994.
The filmmaker will make an appearance at the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., this Friday, no doubt sharing stories of his time behind the camera and answering questions from fans about his storied career, his experiences on the road and what life was like with Jason Mewes, the Jay to Smith's Silent Bob.
The show starts at 8 p.m.
Director Edgar Wright (best known for such films as "Scott vs. The World," "Hot Fuzz" and "Shaun of the Dead") unleashes "Baby Driver" this weekend, one of his most ambitious films to date, starring Jon Hamm, Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx, among others.
The synopsis from IMDB: After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.
Thoughts from Katie Walsh of the Tribune News Service: “Baby Driver” is a tribute to the heist film, but almost more than that; it’s a love note to classic rock and soul, with a soundtrack that’s a blend of rock, jazz, and retro R&B.
Sounds like fun to us.
1912 Brewing Company’s weekend revelry will be spilling out into the parking lot for the brewery’s second anniversary party this Saturday.
The all-day event, running from noon to 10 p.m. and being held both indoors and out front, will feature live music from Ana Gonzalez and Ocotillo Rain, games, raffles and free dog treats made by La Cocina from the 1912’s spent grain.
Three new sour beers and new barrel-aged beers will be introduced.
The Blacktop Grill and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit food trucks will be serving the eats.
A portion of the proceeds from each pint purchased will go toward the Make-A-Wish Arizona Foundation.
1912 Brewing is at 2045 N. Forbes Blvd.
Find out more details at facebook.com/1912brewing online.
The sours being introduced to the world this weekend are listed below:
• Saint of Chaos - raspberry, cherry and Madagascan vanilla gose
Your Goose is Cooked - dry hopped goose berry golden sour
• Twig and Berries- boysenberry and honey gose
A couple barrel aged brews
• Highfalutin Stout aged in a rye whiskey barrel with maple and vanilla
Mescalero Dominicano aged in a rum barrel with palo santo and cinnamon
If you haven't heard, Playground Bar & Lounge is on the verge of a major remodel, which means the popular downtown spot (as well as Hub next door) will be closed for a few months starting next week.
In honor of its summer rework, the club will be hosting one last blow-out party this Saturday night with no cover, Santa Pachita on the roof, drink specials and door prizes.
More information can be found on its Facebook page.
It seems like a lot to cram into an evening.
Nevertheless, Casino del Sol's AVA plans to host a concert this Saturday featuring the likes of War, Tierra and Malo with opening sets from comedians Paul Rodriguez and Felipe Esparza.
With tickets running from $25-$65 (super affordable by today's standards), we feel like the show is worth the price of admission.
More info on the AVA website.
Sentinel Peak Brewing, Tucson's only midtown brewpub, is bringing back its celebration of all things Canadian this Saturday.
The brewery, at 4746 E. Grant Road, will have a Canadian-style beer on tap and a Sonoran poutine, which, if it is anything like last year, will consist of tortilla chips covered in slow-cooked pork, mozzarella cheese and gravy.
It's a bit too late for the Canadian snowbirds to enjoy, but perfect for adventurous Americans looking for new events and their favorite breweries.
More information can be found on the Facebook event page.
Up for a road trip? Head to Elgin this Saturday for a pint of beer and a chili cook-off at the Copper Hop Ranch, Farm and Microbrewery.
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the venue, 5 Fairview Lane in Elgin. Its free to enter your chili (you do have to pre-register) and only $10 to taste the chili, with proceeds benefiting "Rotten Rottie Rescue," a Rottweiler rescue group.
The winner will receive a "Golden Spoon Trophy."
More information on the Facebook event page.
Hotel Congress is a little light on the details for its Wet Hot American Party this Saturday.
But we know the two words that will have people flocking to the downtown event:
"water slide"
Yes, Hotel Congress will have a water slide set up this weekend for this to-do, an event that will also include "patriotic giveaways," drink specials and late-night bites.
Guest DJs will be making appearances throughout the evening. The party starts at 10 p.m.
More information
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