Events July/Aug 2014
Fri, July 4
“A” MOUNTAIN FIREWORKS Food vendors and beer garden. Fireworks start at 9:15pm. Cost for parking. 260 S. Church Ave. 791-4101, TucsonConventionCenter.org
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION IN ORO VALLEY Family friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks and fireworks. Fireworks start at 9pm. Free. James D. Kreigh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia. 229-4700
FOUR FOUR FOUR Family style BBQ for the 4th of July. 4pm-7pm. See website for prices. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org
STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR W/FIREWORKS: MARANA Concert in the park featuring Greg Spivey Band at Crossroads in Silverbell Park. 6pm-10pm. Fireworks start at 9pm. Free. Arizona Pavilions Marana, 5850 W. Arizona Pavilions Dr. 382-1946, OroValleyAZ.gov
Sat, July 12
2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN Street performers, arts and food vendors. Outdoor movie, Frozen, screens at kid’s area, 414 N. Toole Ave. Barbara Harris Band, Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls, Five Way Street perform on the Scott Avenue stage; Tucson Circus Arts Stilt Dance performs between bands. Free. 5:30pm-10:30pm. Along Congress Street, 2ndSaturdays.com
Wed, July 16
ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK: FOOD FOR THOUGHT POTLUCK Refugees living in Tucson share traditional dishes from their home countries. RSVP required, bring a dish to pass. 6pm-8pm. 4625 E. River Rd. 440-0100, HarvestTucson.org
Sat, July 19
MANY HANDS ARTIST COOPERATIVE Christmas in July themed art fair. 4pm-8pm. 20 percent of all the yellow tag items will be donated to the Food Bank. Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. 1st Ave. ManyHandsCourtyard.com
Sat, July 19-Sun, July 26
LOFT KIDS FEST Experience films, fun games, giveaways, interactive activities and more. Free. 10am. Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 332-5638, LoftCinema.com
Fri, July 25
SUNRISE ON SUN LINK The Tucson Streetcar launches with a ribbon cutting taking place at 9am, on the corner of 5th Avenue and Congress Street. TucsonStreetcar.com
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FASHION SHOW A benefit for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona featuring food, raffle, a fashion show and more. $5-$20. 5pm-9pm. Plaza Colonial, 2850 E. Skyline Dr. HSSAZ.org
Thu, July 31
TWILIGHT THURSDAYS Alien Edition: family activities, entertainment and a guided tour of the alien-inspired exhibit. $8 admission, $4 children. 5pm-8pm. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org
Fri, Aug 8-Sun, Aug 10
VINTAGE MARKET Shopping featuring antique furniture and items for the home and garden. Thu-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-3pm. Arizona Sash Buildings, 657 W. St Mary’s Rd. 780-6565.
Sat, Aug 9
2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN Street performers, arts and food vendors. Outdoor movie, Toy Story (1995), screens at kid’s area, 414 N. Toole Ave. Heather Hardy & The Lil’ Mama Band, I See Hawks In L.A., Ronstadt Generations perform on the Scott Avenue stage; Tucson Circus Arts Stilt Dance performs between bands. Free. 5:30pm-10:30pm. Along Congress Street, 2ndSaturdays.com
Tucson Bird & Wildlfe Festival is Aug 13-17. This is a Lucy’s Warbler by Jim Burns
Wed, Aug 13-Sun, Aug 17
TUCSON BIRD AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL Nature Expo involving history talks, critter exhibits and family-friendly programs. Riverpark Inn, 350 S. Freeway. 239-2300, TucsonAudubon.org/festival
Sat, Aug 16
SALSA AND TEQUILA CHALLENGE Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance presents annual salsa competition featuring salsa, live mariachi music, salsa dancing, silent auctions and more. $55. La Encantada shopping center, 2905 E. Skyline Dr. 797-3959, SAACA.org/SalsaTequila.php
Sat, Aug 23
PRICKLY PEAR FESTIVAL Enjoy a prickly pear abundance of beer, margaritas, food samples, arts crafts, lemonade and more. Proceeds benefit EMVIA, Educating and Mentoring for the Visually Impaired Association. Free admission. 12pm-6pm. Holiday Inn Hotel, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd. PricklyPearFestival.org
NIGHT WINGS AT PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Tram rides until sundown and a walking tour of an indoor hangar. $10 adults, children 12 and under free. 5pm-9pm. Pima Air and Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Rd. 574-0462, PimaAir.org
Ongoing
MOONLIGHT MADNESS TOURS Launch seltzer rockets, sample space food and take an astronaut test on the second Saturday night of the month; Sat, July 12 & Sat, Aug 9. $7. 5pm-9pm. Titan Missile Museum, 1580 W. Duval Mine Rd. 625-7736, TitanMissileMuseum.org
PLANETARIUM SHOWS Explore the starry night sky every Thu-Sun in July and August. Experience solar systems, laser light shows and more. $5-$7. Schedule varies, see website for times. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University. 621-7827, Flandrau.org
Mondays
MEET ME AT MAYNARDS (@Hotel Congress) Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, that begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress, rain/shine/holidays included! 311 E. Congress St. 991-0733, MeetMeAtMaynards.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Unlimited admission for furry companions at Tucson Botanical Gardens. $20 for a season pass. 7am-4:30pm. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org
Thursdays
BAT BRIDGE DISCOVERY Docents from the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum are stationed at “Bat Bridges” on River Road/Campbell Avenue and at Pantano/22nd Street with information regarding the bats under the bridges. Free. 7:30pm. DesertMuseum.org
Fridays
4TH AVE FOOD FEST Local food and music. 4pm-8pm. 4th Avenue and 4th Street. 261-6982, FoodInRoot.com
Saturdays
SUMMER SATURDAY EVENINGS AT THE DESERT MUSEUM Experience the Desert Museum after dark. 5pm-10pm. See website for prices. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd. DesertMuseum.org
Category: Entertainment, Events, RECREATION
