Nine cool things to do in Tucson this weekend (Aug. 18-Aug. 20)
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Audition to be a stuntman or throw some punches under the glow of black light at a gym instead - plenty to do and see this weekend.
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Another year, another new class of band geeks from across the land joining the Pride of Arizona marching band at the University of Arizona.
You can catch a glimpse of what you can expect this year at an exhibition show being put on at Bear Down Field, 1500 E Fourth St, this Friday.
The group will be performing, in part, the music of Bruno Mars from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and will also be broadcast on Facebook Live.
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Does the sweltering summer have you singing the blues?
Then head to 191 Toole this Friday to catch real-deal bluesman "Studebaker" John Grimaldi in action.
Grimaldi got his start in Chicago in the late 1970s and has a long history in blues music.
His material can be heard in a variety of commercials and television shows, including on reruns of the Cinemax series "Banshee"
The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15 and is presented by the Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation.
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Star-lord, Gamora, Groot and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy are returning to the silver screen (The Loft's Solar Cinema screen) for a free showing of the film this Friday night on the UA Mall.
The second film in the Guardians series is action-packed as it follows the cosmic crew to the home-planet of Star-Lord's long-lost father Ego (played by Kurt Russell).
The screening starts at 9 and is free. More information can be found on the Facebook event page.
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Take the opportunity to throw some punches under the glow of black light at UFC GYM North Tucson, 8330 N. Thornydale Road, this Friday.
The event will feature glow bracelets and a live DJ. It also happens to be free. You do not have to be a member of the gym to attend.
The event will be scorpion free. Call 337-4222 for reservations or visit the Facebook event page for more information.
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In fact, forget Yellow Tail altogether. Aussies don't drink that stuff.
They produce far finer wines, some of which you'll be able to sample at a tasting at Maynards Market & Kitchen this Friday at 6 p.m.
Australia has gained a global reputation for the many different quality wines it produces.
Participation in the tasting will run you $10. More information can be found here.
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Celebrate Tucson’s big day a day early
It all started in 1775 when Hugo O’Conor founded Presidio San Augustin del Tucson. After Mexico fought for independence in 1821, Tucson became a part of that country, but the 1854 Gadsden Purchase put it under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Visited by Father Kino and Dillinger, it is also home of the Arizona Wildcats and was once home to Lee Marvin, Ted DeGrazia and Linda Ronstadt.
In those 240-plus years, the Old Pueblo has grown into a city of more than 520,000 in population.
Saturday, Aug. 19
Tucson’s 242nd birthday — Join Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, Las Donas de Tucson and Ken Karrels for the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum’s 10th annual Tucson Birthday Party. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. at the historic AMTRAK Tucson Train Depot lobby, 400 N. Toole Ave., with music by Mariachi Innovacion. Arturo Valenzuela, president of the Galeria Cuadro Arte Latin Internacional, will explain why we celebrate Tucson’s birthday, and Charles Hancock will share the history of the legendary Buffalo Soldiers.
Birthday cake and melodies by the Southern Comfort Band to follow. Master of Ceremonies William Kalt will sign copies of his new book, “High in Desert Skies: Early Arizona Aviation.” Read about how aviation helped shape our city in Sunday’s Home + Life.
Create seed balls using a mix of Old Town Tucson Wildflower Seeds at the Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St., 628-5774. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each participant will learn how to make five seed balls to take home. $3.
Monday, Aug. 21
Tucson’s Birthday Celebration — Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave. Presentation by city officials, cannon firing, Los Changuitos Feos, birthday cake and Folklorico dancing. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Free. 837-8119.
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Old Tucson is looking for a few good male stuntmen and female singers and dancers for its day-to-day operations, and will hold auditions for both positions on-site, 201 S. Kinney Road, this Saturday.
The musical auditions will begin at 4 p.m. and the male stunt auditions will be at 6 p.m.
Stunt auditions for MALE performers (8/19): Applicants will perform a cold reading from a script, and some light stunt basics for aptitude assessment. Please wear clothes and shoes you can roll around in and get a little dirty.
Musical auditions for FEMALE performers (8/19): Applicants will perform a cold reading from a script, sing a song and be taught and perform a dance routine. Please prepare a song to sing. (No live accompanist is available. Applicants may sing a cappella, or may bring instrumental audio tracks on CD, flash-drive or MP3 player.) Please wear clothes and shoes you can move and dance in.
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Nandi’s bubble-themed birthday celebration runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20.
The fun starts with a bubble blizzard in the Tanzania birthday zone followed by even more bubbles for Nandi’s animal friends throughout the zoo.
At 9 a.m., children will receive an elephant lollipop (while supplies last), free glitter tattoos, and elephant activities. Zoo member children will get their own bottle of bubbles to join in the fun. Party activities are free with paid or member admission.
Nandi’s keepers will be giving Nandi her favorite treats and presents. She loves to unwrap presents (or sit on them)! Guests get to talk to keepers to learn all the things she’s doing and how Nandi is helping wild elephants.
The Reid Park Zoo is at 3400 Zoo Court.
Admission is $10.50 for ages 15-61; $8.50 seniors ages 62+; $6.50 children ages 2-14; free for children up to age 1.
Learn more at the zoo’s website, reidparkzoo.org
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OK, we don't normally include Monday events in our weekend roundups (pretty much because the weekend is way over at that point).
But we felt we would be remiss if we didn't include something that dealt with the total solar eclipse that's set to take place some time Monday morning. (It will be the first total solar eclipse since 1979).
In honor of the occasion, Cup Café will be hosting a Sunny Side Up Eclipse Viewing Party on its patio, downtown. The restaurant will provide NASA-approved viewing glasses, will have on-site experts and telescopes. Breakfast and lunch specials will also be offered.
More info on the Hotel Congress website.
Another year, another new class of band geeks from across the land joining the Pride of Arizona marching band at the University of Arizona.
You can catch a glimpse of what you can expect this year at an exhibition show being put on at Bear Down Field, 1500 E Fourth St, this Friday.
The group will be performing, in part, the music of Bruno Mars from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and will also be broadcast on Facebook Live.
Does the sweltering summer have you singing the blues?
Then head to 191 Toole this Friday to catch real-deal bluesman "Studebaker" John Grimaldi in action.
Grimaldi got his start in Chicago in the late 1970s and has a long history in blues music.
His material can be heard in a variety of commercials and television shows, including on reruns of the Cinemax series "Banshee"
The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15 and is presented by the Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation.
Star-lord, Gamora, Groot and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy are returning to the silver screen (The Loft's Solar Cinema screen) for a free showing of the film this Friday night on the UA Mall.
The second film in the Guardians series is action-packed as it follows the cosmic crew to the home-planet of Star-Lord's long-lost father Ego (played by Kurt Russell).
The screening starts at 9 and is free. More information can be found on the Facebook event page.
Take the opportunity to throw some punches under the glow of black light at UFC GYM North Tucson, 8330 N. Thornydale Road, this Friday.
The event will feature glow bracelets and a live DJ. It also happens to be free. You do not have to be a member of the gym to attend.
The event will be scorpion free. Call 337-4222 for reservations or visit the Facebook event page for more information.
In fact, forget Yellow Tail altogether. Aussies don't drink that stuff.
They produce far finer wines, some of which you'll be able to sample at a tasting at Maynards Market & Kitchen this Friday at 6 p.m.
Australia has gained a global reputation for the many different quality wines it produces.
Participation in the tasting will run you $10. More information can be found here.
Celebrate Tucson’s big day a day early
It all started in 1775 when Hugo O’Conor founded Presidio San Augustin del Tucson. After Mexico fought for independence in 1821, Tucson became a part of that country, but the 1854 Gadsden Purchase put it under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Visited by Father Kino and Dillinger, it is also home of the Arizona Wildcats and was once home to Lee Marvin, Ted DeGrazia and Linda Ronstadt.
In those 240-plus years, the Old Pueblo has grown into a city of more than 520,000 in population.
Saturday, Aug. 19
Tucson’s 242nd birthday — Join Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, Las Donas de Tucson and Ken Karrels for the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum’s 10th annual Tucson Birthday Party. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. at the historic AMTRAK Tucson Train Depot lobby, 400 N. Toole Ave., with music by Mariachi Innovacion. Arturo Valenzuela, president of the Galeria Cuadro Arte Latin Internacional, will explain why we celebrate Tucson’s birthday, and Charles Hancock will share the history of the legendary Buffalo Soldiers.
Birthday cake and melodies by the Southern Comfort Band to follow. Master of Ceremonies William Kalt will sign copies of his new book, “High in Desert Skies: Early Arizona Aviation.” Read about how aviation helped shape our city in Sunday’s Home + Life.
Create seed balls using a mix of Old Town Tucson Wildflower Seeds at the Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St., 628-5774. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each participant will learn how to make five seed balls to take home. $3.
Monday, Aug. 21
Tucson’s Birthday Celebration — Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave. Presentation by city officials, cannon firing, Los Changuitos Feos, birthday cake and Folklorico dancing. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Free. 837-8119.
Old Tucson is looking for a few good male stuntmen and female singers and dancers for its day-to-day operations, and will hold auditions for both positions on-site, 201 S. Kinney Road, this Saturday.
The musical auditions will begin at 4 p.m. and the male stunt auditions will be at 6 p.m.
Stunt auditions for MALE performers (8/19): Applicants will perform a cold reading from a script, and some light stunt basics for aptitude assessment. Please wear clothes and shoes you can roll around in and get a little dirty.
Musical auditions for FEMALE performers (8/19): Applicants will perform a cold reading from a script, sing a song and be taught and perform a dance routine. Please prepare a song to sing. (No live accompanist is available. Applicants may sing a cappella, or may bring instrumental audio tracks on CD, flash-drive or MP3 player.) Please wear clothes and shoes you can move and dance in.
Nandi’s bubble-themed birthday celebration runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20.
The fun starts with a bubble blizzard in the Tanzania birthday zone followed by even more bubbles for Nandi’s animal friends throughout the zoo.
At 9 a.m., children will receive an elephant lollipop (while supplies last), free glitter tattoos, and elephant activities. Zoo member children will get their own bottle of bubbles to join in the fun. Party activities are free with paid or member admission.
Nandi’s keepers will be giving Nandi her favorite treats and presents. She loves to unwrap presents (or sit on them)! Guests get to talk to keepers to learn all the things she’s doing and how Nandi is helping wild elephants.
The Reid Park Zoo is at 3400 Zoo Court.
Admission is $10.50 for ages 15-61; $8.50 seniors ages 62+; $6.50 children ages 2-14; free for children up to age 1.
Learn more at the zoo’s website, reidparkzoo.org
OK, we don't normally include Monday events in our weekend roundups (pretty much because the weekend is way over at that point).
But we felt we would be remiss if we didn't include something that dealt with the total solar eclipse that's set to take place some time Monday morning. (It will be the first total solar eclipse since 1979).
In honor of the occasion, Cup Café will be hosting a Sunny Side Up Eclipse Viewing Party on its patio, downtown. The restaurant will provide NASA-approved viewing glasses, will have on-site experts and telescopes. Breakfast and lunch specials will also be offered.
More info on the Hotel Congress website.
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