Events May 2014
THU 1-FRI 2
PALESTINIAN CULTURAL WEEK Sponsored by UofA Students for Justice in Palestine. Palestinian food sampler on Thu, May 1. Free. 11am-3pm. U of A Mall, 1303 E. University Blvd. Palestinian culture night on Fri, May 2. Free. 6pm-9pm. Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Rd. arizonasjp@gmail.com
THU 1-SAT 3
The Tucson International Mariachi Conference runs May 1-3.
photo: Kevin Van Rensselaer
TUCSON INTERNATIONAL MARIACHI CONFERENCE Celebrating 32 years of Mariachi music and culture. See website for times and prices of public performances. AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Rd. CasinoDelSol.com, TucsonMariachi.org
FRI 2
6TH ANNUAL AGAVE FEST Features tastings of over 50 agave-derived spirits including tequilas and mezcals; sotols and more. See website for prices. 7pm. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. HotelCongress.com
MEET THE AUTHOR A mystery double header with Tucson authors Frances Washburn (The Red Bird All-Indian Traveling Band) and D.R. Ransdell (The Mariachi Murder). Free. 7pm. Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave. 792-3715, AntigoneBooks.com
SAT 3
64TH ANNUAL SILVER AND TURQUOISE BALL A black tie affair featuring a gourmet dinner and dancing. $300 per person. 6pm. Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm St. 990-6119, SilverAndTurquoiseBall.org
3RD ANNUAL LIFE MOVES SHOWCASE Featuring community entertainers, BreakOut Youth Company, Artifact Dance Project, UofA Black and Blue, Fire and Gold Belly Dance, and more. $6. 7pm-9pm. Flowing Wells High School, 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 670-1301, BreakOutStudiosTucson.com
SAT 3-SUN 4
29th TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL 20 hours of free, live acoustic music featuring The Sonoran Dogs and Run Boy Run. Free. Sat, May 3, noon-10pm; Sun, May 4, 11am-9pm. El Presidio Park, 160 W. Alameda St. TKMA.org
Stefan George, left, and Run Boy Run, right, perfom at the Folk Festival on the Plaza stage in El Presidio Park. Stefan George photo: Martha Retallic
YOUR FOOD, YOUR HEALTH A two-day expo by Healthy You Network explaining the benefits of a healthy, plant-based diet. $65 per day. Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. HealthyYouNetwork.org
SPRING BAZAAR More than 30 vendors selling vintage items, food, art, wine, chocolate and more. Free. 10am-6pm. Mercado San Agustin, 100 Avenida del Convento. 461-1107, MercadoSanAgustin.com
LIGHTNING STRIKE: KEEYLOCKO A music festival featuring Vox Urbana, Katterwaul, Burning Palms, Halcyonaire (Oakland), Algae & Tentacles, and OHIOAN with food and camping near the Coyote Mountain Wilderness. Cowtown Keeylocko, located 40 miles southwest of Tucson. $8. Saturday 4pm to Sunday noon. Infinitefront.com/keeylocko
SUN 4
34th ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO 10K Dr. Gann’s Diet of Hope Run/Walk and 2 mile fun run/walk. Registration fees. 7am. Cholla High School, 2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd. AZRoadrunners.org/races/detail/cinco
2ND ANNUAL TORTILLA FESTIVAL & CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA A celebration of the tortilla, Mexican folklore, culture, music and art. Visit with local artists and admire the display of regional Mexican dresses. Learn about the history and the art of tortilla making. Children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family are included. Dress in your best Mexican outfit! 10am-3pm. Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, 133 W. Washington St. 791-4865 ext. 21, Guadalupe.Johnston@tucsonaz.gov, TucsonPresidio.com
MON 5
METEOR MANIA View a meteor shower at Kitt Peak Observatory. Learn about meteors, comets, meteor showers, and touch a piece of an asteroid. $25-$45. 10pm-3am. 318-8726
A CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE-BEADING DIVAS TO THE RESCUE 5th Anniversary Celebration featuring music, raffle drawings, a fundraiser for La Cocina restaurant, and more. 6pm-9pm. La Cocina, 201 N. Court Ave. 955-9061, TinyUrl.com/KRS58DN
FRI 9
MEET THE AUTHOR Julio Cammarota and Augustine Romero, co-authors of Raza Studies: The Public Option for Educational Revolution. Free. 7pm. Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave. 792-3715, AntigoneBooks.com
FRI 9-SUN 11
40TH ANNUAL RODDERS DAY Tucson Street Rod Association showcases more than 250 hot rod cars. University of Arizona Mall, 1209 E. University Blvd. TucsonStreetRodAssociation.net
SAT 10
2nd SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN Street performers, food & art vendors. Scott Avenue stage features: Odaiko Sonora, Mel Rivers (of The Drifters), Shrimp Chaperone. Free. 5pm-10:30pm. 2ndSaturdaysDowntown.com
JUSTICE ON TAP 8th annual local music benefit concert hosted by The American Friends Service Committee. Artists include: Cyril Barrett with Thöger Lund and Gabriel Sullivan, Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls, Chicha Dust. $10. 6:30pm. Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 623-9141, AFSC.org/Tucson
Free Family Fun Day at The Depot is Sat, May 10 at the Historic Tucson Train Depot, 414 N. Toole Ave. Photo courtesy So. AZ Transportation Museum
FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE DEPOT Look at operating model trains, climb on to a steam engine, view exhibits and more. Free. 10am-4pm. The Historic Tucson Train Depot, 414 N. Toole Ave. 623-2223, TucsonHistoricDepot.org
ICONS A one-night photography exhibit of 20+ Arizona photographers each showing a different theme; including Dominic Bonuccelli, Neil Peters, Ali Megan, Addie Mannan, Erin Durband, Lisa Foote, and more. Live music by The Cordials, Sahara Starr and Jake Garcia. Free. 8pm-midnight. Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. Fifth St. AZFoto.com/icons.html
SUN 11
MUSIC AND MEMORIES CONCERT Concert to honor musicians with cancer. Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Call for times/prices. 722-4581, CancerHealth.org
MOTHER’S DAY ZOO BRUNCH A special brunch at the Zoo with mom. $40. 8:30am-10am and 10:30am-12pm. Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way. 791-4022, TucsonZoo.org
DESERT SPIRITS Blue Road Flamenco’s Mother’s Day Performance. Reception with artist and owner La Lea with Middle Eastern sweets and tea follows. $10/donation. 3pm. Arabian Oasis Cultural Center, 2102 E. Broadway Blvd. 624-1699, TheArabianOasis.org
TOHONO CHUL PARK MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH Specially prepared meal for Mother’s Day at the Garden Bistro. $44.95. 9am-2:30pm. 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte. 333-9209, TohonoChulPark.org
TUE 13
DINE OUT FUNDRAISER A benefit for No Kill Pima County featuring food, drink and a silent auction. 6pm-8pm. La Cocina Restaurant, 201 N. Court Ave. 477-7401, NoKillPimaCounty.org
THU 15
PALF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARDS Pima Area Labor Federation honors individuals and organizations who raise awareness in the community. Special guests include U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva, Arizona Daily Star Political Cartoonist David Fitzsimmons and local musical guest Vox Urbana. 6pm-10pm. $35. Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 388-4139, AZ.Aflcio.org/PimaAlf
SAT 17
The Great Neanderthal Bash
THE CENTURIONS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER The Great Neanderthal Bash: A Stone Age Rampage fundraiser for the Carondelet Health Network. Featuring live bands, raffle, food, costume contest, more. $85. 6pm-midnight. Rillito Race Track, 4502 N. 1st Ave. TheCenturions.com
MINOR MUTINY SUMMER BASH Games, food trucks, art installations and activities, live music by Acorn Bcorn, Danie Enriquez, Jonica Buthcer and DJ Lingos. Free. 2pm-5pm. MOCA, 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019, MOCA-Tucson.org
3RD SATURDAY ART FAIR On the theme “Animal Rescue: Kitties and Horses,” featuring work by visiting artists and the Courtyard artists. A game of chance benefits the Cat Hermitage and Escuela Equine Rescue and Rehab. Includes coffee, tea and snacks with food, beer and wine for sale. Free. 4pm-8pm. Many Hands Artist Cooperative, 3054 N 1st Ave. 360-1880, MHArtistCoop@gmail.com
SUN 18
PLAYDATE IN THE PARK Hosted by Integrative Touch for Kids. Play with animals and miniature horses. Free. 1pm-3pm. Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids, 3230 N. Craycroft Rd. IntegrativeTouch.org
SAT 24
DESERT DESSERT NIGHT Hosted by the Desert Museum featuring original desserts using native Sonoran Desert ingredients. $38. 6pm-10pm. 2021 N. Kinney Rd. 883-2702, DesertMuseum.org
METEOR MANIA View a meteor shower at Kitt Peak Observatory. Learn about meteors, comets, meteor showers, and touch a piece of an asteroid. $25-$45. 10pm-3am. 318-8726
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