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	1 May 1st March and Rally May 1st March and Rally May 1st March and Rally May 1st March and Rally May 1, 2012 10:30 am - 5:00 pm At Armory Park The Tucson May 1st Coalition invites the communities of Arizona and the entire country to join together on Tuesday, May 1st as we celebrate international workers’ day and pledge to… Walter Belcher & Lisa Otey Walter Belcher & Lisa Otey May 1, 2012 7:00 pm At The Z Mansion International touring artist and Arizona Gospel Award winner Walter Belcher performs, returns to Tucson for a rare appearance, part of the Lisa Otey & Friends Concert Series. Tickets $15, available online,…	2 Walter Belcher & Lisa Otey Walter Belcher & Lisa Otey Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 2, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Pato Banton Pato Banton May 2, 2012 7:00 pm At Rialto Theatre with Spirit Familia, Planet Jam A Pato Banton concert is an event not to be missed and an experience not to be forgotten. Positive Vibrations abound with a beat to keep you…	3	4 Pato Banton Pato Banton Pato Banton Pato Banton Pato Banton Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 4, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Annual Agave Fest Annual Agave Fest May 4, 2012 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm At Hotel Congress One tequila, two tequila, three tequila…well, you know the rest. The 4th Annual Agave Fest is upon us! The celebration of all-things-Agave will take place on Friday, May 4, 6-10 pm… Tucson Young Professionals “Canvas Art on the Runway” Tucson Young Professionals “Canvas Art on the Runway” May 4, 2012 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre Reserve your seat for Tucson’s premier fashion show, Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Historical Fox Theatre brought to you by Tucson Young Professionals. The night begins with an exclusive VIP… Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias May 4, 2012 7:30 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre Steel Magnolias features Jacinda Rose Swinehart as Truvy, Lucille Petty as Annelle, Roxanne Harley as Clairee, Dani Dryer as Shelby, Amy Almquist as M’Lynn and Martie van der Voort as… Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home May 4, 2012 8:00 pm At Club Congress Allo Darlin’ is the music of Australian-born, London-based songwriter Elizabeth Morris. Originally from a country town in Queensland, Elizabeth moved to London in 2005 and, inspired to write songs by…	5 Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Allo Darlin’, The Wave Pictures, A House A Home Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards May 5, 2012 8:00 am - 12:00 pm At Maynards Market & Kitchen The Farmers’ Market at Maynards is every Saturday from 8am – 12pm! With 20+ vendors from the Tucson and surrounding area, this new Farmers’ Market location provides residents who live… Tucson Folk Festival Tucson Folk Festival May 5, 2012 11:00 am - 9:00 pm At El Presidio Park One of the country’s largest free festivals, with more than 200 musicians from Arizona and the Southwest performing over 20 hours of family-friendly music, dance, and entertainment in downtown Tucson. BeauSoleil Saturday,… Chess Fest Chess Fest May 5, 2012 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm At Hotel Congress Join 9 Queens and former Women’s World Champion and Chess Queen Alexandra Kosteniuk for the 5th Annual “Chess Fiesta” on Cinco de Mayo from 2-5 pm at the Hotel Congress. This year’s… Cinco on Congress Cinco on Congress May 5, 2012 3:00 pm At Sapphire Lounge The all-day electronic music festival starts at 3 p.m. and features 12 DJs spinning throughout the day, including San Francisco’s Ron Reeser. The evening features popping club dance music. One… Cinco de Mayo Beer Tasting Cinco de Mayo Beer Tasting May 5, 2012 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm At Sonoran Glass Art Academy Cinco de Mayo Beer Tasting Saturday, May 5, 2012 4 – 8pm $20 per person/$10 for SGAA Members/Free for under 21 Come to SGAA for our Cinco de Mayo Beer Tasting to sample beers… Hoopleville: The Cartoon World of David Kish Hoopleville: The Cartoon World of David Kish May 5, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm At The Drawing Studio Exhibiting May 5–May 26 with a reception on Saturday, May 5 & also open for Second Saturdays Downtown on May 12. Blimps proclaim anarchy; Napoleon drives a cab; fire hydrants go… Tennis Tennis May 5, 2012 6:30 pm At Club Congress Hey! Click here for details! Highland Free School’s Silent Auction & Concert Highland Free School’s Silent Auction & Concert May 5, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm At Historic Old Pueblo Club Building Five Way Street. Photo by Steven Meckler Highland Free School hosts a silent auction and benefit concert on Saturday, May 5th, from 7-9:30pm. Live music by classic rockers Five Way Street! Proceeds will… Ballet Tucson’s Cinderella Ballet Tucson’s Cinderella May 5, 2012 7:30 pm At Centennial Hall Ballet Tucson’s 2011-2012 season concludes with Cinderella, the ultimate rags to riches story of romance, dreams coming true, and living happily ever after. This magnificent and critically acclaimed ballet makes… Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias May 5, 2012 7:30 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre Steel Magnolias features Jacinda Rose Swinehart as Truvy, Lucille Petty as Annelle, Roxanne Harley as Clairee, Dani Dryer as Shelby, Amy Almquist as M’Lynn and Martie van der Voort as…	6 Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias Tucson Folk Festival Tucson Folk Festival May 6, 2012 11:00 am - 9:00 pm At El Presidio Park One of the country’s largest free festivals, with more than 200 musicians from Arizona and the Southwest performing over 20 hours of family-friendly music, dance, and entertainment in downtown Tucson. BeauSoleil Saturday,… Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias May 6, 2012 2:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre Steel Magnolias features Jacinda Rose Swinehart as Truvy, Lucille Petty as Annelle, Roxanne Harley as Clairee, Dani Dryer as Shelby, Amy Almquist as M’Lynn and Martie van der Voort as… Ballet Tucson’s Cinderella Ballet Tucson’s Cinderella May 6, 2012 2:00 pm At Centennial Hall Ballet Tucson’s 2011-2012 season concludes with Cinderella, the ultimate rags to riches story of romance, dreams coming true, and living happily ever after. This magnificent and critically acclaimed ballet makes… Lambchop Lambchop May 6, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress It’s been nearly two decades since Lambchop released its first album, at the time pronouncing itself “Nashville’s most f****ed-up country band.” Provocative it may have been, but the description made… Michael McDonald Michael McDonald May 6, 2012 7:30 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre With his husky, soulful baritone, Michael McDonald became one of the most distinctive and popular vocalists to emerge from the laid-back California pop/rock scene of the late ’70s. McDonald found…
7	8 Michael McDonald Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 8, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to…	9 Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 9, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to…	10 Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 10, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… BoDeans BoDeans May 10, 2012 8:00 pm At Rialto Theatre “I’ve always thought of the BoDeans as a truly American band,” says Kurt Neumann, the founder, primary writer and frontman of the veteran Milwaukee-based group. “We were blue-collar kids straight out…	11 BoDeans BoDeans BoDeans BoDeans Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 11, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Beyond The Sacred Music & Arts Festival Beyond The Sacred Music & Arts Festival May 11, 2012 7:00 pm At Sacred Machine A two-day event celebrating all things Sacred, showcasing some of the most important underground musicians and cutting-edge local and international visionary artists. The is a grassroots event created and inspired… Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias May 11, 2012 7:30 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre Steel Magnolias features Jacinda Rose Swinehart as Truvy, Lucille Petty as Annelle, Roxanne Harley as Clairee, Dani Dryer as Shelby, Amy Almquist as M’Lynn and Martie van der Voort as… Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert May 11, 2012 7:30 pm At Zuzi's Theatre ZUZI! Dance Company presents “Come Together” a dance and live music concert inspired by Beatles music. Modern dance, aerial dance, and hip hop are blended with original recordings and live…	12 Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Motorcycle Poker Run Motorcycle Poker Run May 12, 2012 8:00 am - 3:00 pm At Tucson Convention Center The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation and Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union present their inaugural Motorcycle Poker Run. Proceeds benefit Peer Fitness Trainer programs for area firefighters. Starts at Northwest Fire… Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards May 12, 2012 8:00 am - 12:00 pm At Maynards Market & Kitchen The Farmers’ Market at Maynards is every Saturday from 8am – 12pm! With 20+ vendors from the Tucson and surrounding area, this new Farmers’ Market location provides residents who live… National Train Day National Train Day May 12, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm At Historic Train Depot Recognizing the 143rd anniversary of the creation of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. Check out Union Pacific’s diesel simulator, climb into the cab of steam engine #1673, more. Free. 10am-4pm. Southern Arizona… Auditioning Workshop with Hollywood Casting Director Paul Weber Auditioning Workshop with Hollywood Casting Director Paul Weber May 12, 2012 10:30 am - 4:30 pm At Tucson Marriott University Park The Independent Film Association of Arizona (IFASA) is hosting a workshop to teach directors and actors how to get the most out of the audition process. Executive head of television… Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 12, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Hoopleville: The Cartoon World of David Kish Hoopleville: The Cartoon World of David Kish May 12, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm At The Drawing Studio Exhibiting May 5–May 26 with a reception on Saturday, May 5 & also open for Second Saturdays Downtown on May 12. Blimps proclaim anarchy; Napoleon drives a cab; fire hydrants go… I Dream In Widescreen I Dream In Widescreen May 12, 2012 6:00 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre The BFA Thesis Films from the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television in the College of Fine Arts, returns this year to the Fox Tucson Theatre on… Bobby Ronstadt & Friends Bobby Ronstadt & Friends May 12, 2012 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm At Brewd Coffee Lounge Open Mic with Bobby Ronstadt and other musicians. To sign up for the Open mic line up, contact Bobby at 520.275.8530. The event is free! Enjoy some great entertainment in a… Second Wind Second Wind May 12, 2012 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm At Cafe 54 An evening of art, performance and sweets. This event promises to be exciting and memorable. Saturday, May 12th, 6pm to 8pm Come join us!! The Café 54 Art Foundation was established to provide… 2nd Saturdays Downtown 2nd Saturdays Downtown May 12, 2012 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm At Downtown Celebrating its 2nd anniversary, with slight layout adjustments due to construction, the monthly event continues to highlight Tucson’s fantastic musicians! Don’t let construction deter you, as Downtown is still easily… Ryan David Green, Sweet Ghosts, Carlos Arzate Ryan David Green, Sweet Ghosts, Carlos Arzate May 12, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress Ryan David Green is best known as one half of acoustic duo Ryanhood. Winner of numerous Tucson Area Music Awards including “Best Guitarist” and “Best Multi-Instrumentalist”, Green has spent the better part… Indebted/Enduedado Indebted/Enduedado May 12, 2012 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm At Studio ONE Indebted/Enduedado explores what it means to be in debt – financial debt, emotional debt, political debt, social debt – through a two-part multi-disciplinary, multi-lingual event featuring theatre, visual art, performance… Heather Lil’ Mama Hardy Heather Lil’ Mama Hardy May 12, 2012 7:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Heather began studying the piano at the age of six and picked up the violin at nine. In 1983 she auditioned for the Manhattan School of Music as a double… Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias May 12, 2012 7:30 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre Steel Magnolias features Jacinda Rose Swinehart as Truvy, Lucille Petty as Annelle, Roxanne Harley as Clairee, Dani Dryer as Shelby, Amy Almquist as M’Lynn and Martie van der Voort as… Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert May 12, 2012 7:30 pm At Zuzi's Theatre ZUZI! Dance Company presents “Come Together” a dance and live music concert inspired by Beatles music. Modern dance, aerial dance, and hip hop are blended with original recordings and live… Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus May 12, 2012 7:30 pm At Etherton Gallery Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of green fields and turbulent seas on Saturday, May 12, 2012 when the Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus performs a selection of songs celebrating… Beyond The Sacred Music & Arts Festival Beyond The Sacred Music & Arts Festival May 12, 2012 9:30 pm At Rialto Theatre A two-day event celebrating all things Sacred, showcasing some of the most important underground musicians and cutting-edge local and international visionary artists. The is a grassroots event created and inspired… DJ Herm DJ Herm May 12, 2012 10:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Discover Tucson’s best kept secret on a Saturday night. Drink specials, dancing, DJ Herm, and a great vibe. Always free, never a dress code, fun is mandatory!	13 DJ Herm DJ Herm DJ Herm DJ Herm DJ Herm Mother’s Day at Cup Cafe Mother’s Day at Cup Cafe May 13, 2012 7:00 am - 3:00 pm At Hotel Congress Cup Café is offering a very special four-course prix-fixe menu with options for Mother’s Day from 9am – 3pm. The Cup’s regular breakfast/lunch menu will not be available during this… Mother’s Day at Maynards Market + Kitchen Mother’s Day at Maynards Market + Kitchen May 13, 2012 9:00 am - 2:00 pm At Maynards Market & Kitchen In addition to the newly introduced brunch menu with sparkling “bar”, Maynards Kitchen will feature spring brunch features including Soft Shell Crab Benedict, Duck Two Ways, Pan Roasted Wild Salmon,… Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 13, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias May 13, 2012 2:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre Steel Magnolias features Jacinda Rose Swinehart as Truvy, Lucille Petty as Annelle, Roxanne Harley as Clairee, Dani Dryer as Shelby, Amy Almquist as M’Lynn and Martie van der Voort as… Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert May 13, 2012 7:30 pm At Zuzi's Theatre ZUZI! Dance Company presents “Come Together” a dance and live music concert inspired by Beatles music. Modern dance, aerial dance, and hip hop are blended with original recordings and live…
14 Come Together Spring Concert Come Together Spring Concert Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress) Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress) May 14, 2012 5:00 pm At Hotel Congress Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, Meet Me at Maynards, begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress. Every Monday, rain or shine, and holidays too! Street parking free after 5:00. Pennington… Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey May 14, 2012 7:00 pm At The Z Mansion Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey Diane Van Deurzen performs her annual birthday concert with Lisa Otey, part of the Lisa Otey & Friends Concert Series. Diane’s sultry voice has gained…	15 Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 15, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Tuesdays for Tucson Tuesdays for Tucson May 15, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Weekly dining & beverage events with 10% of the evening’s profits going to local non-profit organizations. In May, Tuesdays for Tucson benefits: May 15: D-S Rescue – D-S Rescue provides care for… Todd Barry Todd Barry May 15, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress New York City-based comedian and actor Todd Barry is widely recognized for his roles as the bongo-playing “Third Conchord” on HBO’s Flight of the Conchords and Mickey Rourke’s deli boss…	16 Todd Barry Todd Barry Todd Barry Todd Barry Twilight Walking Tour Twilight Walking Tour May 16, 2012 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm At El Presidio Neighborhood Learn all about the Mansions of Main Avenue! Meet at NW corner of Main and Alameda. 5:45pm. $15. Optional dinner at El Charro Cafe, 7:45pm. 625-8365, KruseArizona.com Jazz with Elephant Head Jazz with Elephant Head May 16, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Low volume, but intense and fresh jazz originals, grooves, and standards with Shawn Kebler (guitar) + Collin Shook (bass). Mary Poppins Mary Poppins May 16, 2012 7:00 pm At TCC's Music Hall MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Photo… Black Dice, Sleep Driver Black Dice, Sleep Driver May 16, 2012 8:00 pm At Club Congress This will be Sleep Driver’s last and final show so don’t miss Tucson’s adored instrumental rock band! Black Dice Brooklyn’s Black Dice released their third album for DFA Records, entitled Broken Ear…	17 Black Dice, Sleep Driver Black Dice, Sleep Driver Black Dice, Sleep Driver Black Dice, Sleep Driver Black Dice, Sleep Driver Black Dice, Sleep Driver Black Dice, Sleep Driver Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 17, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Agustin Brasserie celebrates the Fox Agustin Brasserie celebrates the Fox May 17, 2012 11:00 am - 9:00 pm At Agustin Brasserie In honor of Fox Theatre’s 82nd Birthday, enjoy lunch, happy hour, dinner at Agustin Brasserie, 100 S. Avenida del Convento. A portion of proceeds from the entire day benefit the… Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market May 17, 2012 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm At Mercado San Agustin Locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, canned goods, honey, baked goods, eggs, gourds, herbal remedies, and more. Eating Well magazine has recognized Tucson’s Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market as one… Stefan George Stefan George May 17, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans One of Tucson’s best-loved singer/songwriters, Stefan George has won award after award for his evocative songwriting and luminous guitar playing. He was a New Folk Award Finalist at the Kerrville… Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons May 17, 2012 6:00 pm At Club Congress In a dark kitchen in the middle of a sweaty night in Las Vegas, all 6’4” of Dan Reynolds is hunched over a laptop, slapping beats on the table and… Mary Poppins Mary Poppins May 17, 2012 7:00 pm At TCC's Music Hall MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Photo… “As We See It” – City High Film Festival “As We See It” – City High Film Festival May 17, 2012 7:00 pm At The Screening Room The 2nd Annual City High School Film Festival, “As We See It,” features films produced by City High School students, a majority of whom were in the Video Productions class…	18 “As We See It” – City High Film Festival “As We See It” – City High Film Festival “As We See It” – City High Film Festival “As We See It” – City High Film Festival “As We See It” – City High Film Festival “As We See It” – City High Film Festival “As We See It” – City High Film Festival Beyond the Bake Sale: Special Event Planning for Your Group or Organization Beyond the Bake Sale: Special Event Planning for Your Group or Organization May 18, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Special Events can be a fun way for your group to raise funds for your project, but they can also be incredibly time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive. Learn how to identify… The Greg Morton Band The Greg Morton Band May 18, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Greg Morton was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began to play the guitar when he was around 12 years of age. His brother, Randal Morton, began to play the banjo… Mary Poppins Mary Poppins May 18, 2012 7:00 pm At TCC's Music Hall MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Photo… TJ Swan, Heather Lil’Mama Hardy, Ed DeLucia TJ Swan, Heather Lil’Mama Hardy, Ed DeLucia May 18, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm At Dragonfly Gallery Hailing from NYC, guitarist, songwriter and music producer TJ Swan joins up with local jazz musician, vocalist and fiddler Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy and Ed DeLucia, guitarist, for an intimate… Spiritualized Spiritualized May 18, 2012 8:00 pm At Rialto Theatre “When you make a record, it has to be the single most important thing in your world. This time around, I wanted to do something that encompassed all I love… Parcematone, Swansea, One Big Happy Sound Parcematone, Swansea, One Big Happy Sound May 18, 2012 8:00 pm At Solar Culture Details here. Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto May 18, 2012 10:00 pm At Club Congress Downtown Brown Assailing all within reach in their spastic sideshow, the shape-shifting entity known as Downtown Brown have radiated a legend so fantastical only Orson Welles could narrate their biography. Culminating in…	19 Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Downtown Brown, Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout, Flagrante Delicto Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards May 19, 2012 8:00 am - 12:00 pm At Maynards Market & Kitchen The Farmers’ Market at Maynards is every Saturday from 8am – 12pm! With 20+ vendors from the Tucson and surrounding area, this new Farmers’ Market location provides residents who live… BICAS Neighborhood Picnic & Celebration BICAS Neighborhood Picnic & Celebration May 19, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm At Armory Park Center Viola Terrazas shares photographs with Nathan Rix. Photo by Casey Wollschlaeger. Connecting Armory Park youth and seniors through art. Read about it in the Zocalo article here. Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 19, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Star Wars: The Clone Wars Star Wars: The Clone Wars May 19, 2012 2:00 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of… The Great Masquerade Escapade The Great Masquerade Escapade May 19, 2012 5:00 pm At Downtown The Centurions host its annual fundraiser downtown, with the theme “The Great Masquerade Escapade.” Activities are centered at Congress Street and 5th Avenue, and include a Moulin Rouge Lounge, a… Mary Poppins Mary Poppins May 19, 2012 7:00 pm At TCC's Music Hall MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Photo… Mitzi Cowell CD Release Party Mitzi Cowell CD Release Party May 19, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans The CD features the talents of the Crawdaddy-O Brass Band, Sabra, Gary, Nick Augustine, Rebecca Horton, Heather Hardy, Don Simpson, and more. It’s packaged in beautiful hand-stamped and assembled 100%… Indebted/Enduedado Indebted/Enduedado May 19, 2012 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm At Museum Of Contemporary Art Indebted/Enduedado explores what it means to be in debt – financial debt, emotional debt, political debt, social debt – through a two-part multi-disciplinary, multi-lingual event featuring theatre, visual art, performance… ChamberLab ChamberLab May 19, 2012 8:00 pm At Club Congress ChamberLab is a quarterly concert series devoted to bringing art music from unlikely sources into unexpected places. It’s garage classical. It’s DIY Chamber Music! Composers include Chris Black, Dante Rosano,… Milonga! Tango Dance Party Milonga! Tango Dance Party May 19, 2012 8:00 pm At Solar Culture Details here. Elegant & creative attire suggested! Cardboard Ball Cardboard Ball May 19, 2012 8:00 pm At Galactic Center Tucson artist Mykl Wells was selected, one of 7 out of 148 artists, to compete in this year’s Cartasia Biennial. It’s a massive paper and cardboard art festival held in… DJ Herm DJ Herm May 19, 2012 10:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Discover Tucson’s best kept secret on a Saturday night. Drink specials, dancing, DJ Herm, and a great vibe. Always free, never a dress code, fun is mandatory!	20 DJ Herm DJ Herm DJ Herm Star Wars: The Clone Wars Star Wars: The Clone Wars May 20, 2012 2:00 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of… Mary Poppins Mary Poppins May 20, 2012 7:00 pm At TCC's Music Hall MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Photo… Great Lake Swimmers, Cold Specks Great Lake Swimmers, Cold Specks May 20, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress Great Lake Swimmers “New Wild Everywhere” is the follow-up to Great Lake Swimmers’ critically acclaimed, Polaris Music Prize shortlisted and Juno nominated 2009 album “Lost Channels.” Their fifth album in just…
21 Great Lake Swimmers, Cold Specks Great Lake Swimmers, Cold Specks Great Lake Swimmers, Cold Specks Tucson Food Tours Tucson Food Tours May 21, 2012 11:00 am At Downtown This is Tucson’s only walking food tour. You not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of downtown Tucson. This tour was designed to… Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress) Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress) May 21, 2012 5:00 pm At Hotel Congress Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, Meet Me at Maynards, begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress. Every Monday, rain or shine, and holidays too! Street parking free after 5:00. Pennington… Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Band, Black Nature Band Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Band, Black Nature Band May 21, 2012 7:00 pm At Solar Culture Show info/band links here.	22 Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Band, Black Nature Band Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Band, Black Nature Band Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Band, Black Nature Band Tuesdays for Tucson Tuesdays for Tucson May 22, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Weekly dining & beverage events with 10% of the evening’s profits going to local non-profit organizations. In May, Tuesdays for Tucson benefits: May 15: D-S Rescue – D-S Rescue provides care for… Khaira Arby Khaira Arby May 22, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress Khaira Arby Malians love her. Khaira Arby (pronounced: Hī-ra Arbē), the Nightingale of the North, born in the village of Abaradjou in the Sahara Desert north of Timbuktu. Khaira’s parents came… Cumbia Machin, Vox Urbana Cumbia Machin, Vox Urbana May 22, 2012 8:00 pm At Solar Culture Details here.	23 Cumbia Machin, Vox Urbana Cumbia Machin, Vox Urbana Cumbia Machin, Vox Urbana Cumbia Machin, Vox Urbana Cumbia Machin, Vox Urbana Solar Power 101 Solar Power 101 May 23, 2012 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Mayor Jonathan Rothschild presents Solar Power 101—an ongoing community education series on solar energy. Tucson has been recognized as a Solar America City by the Department of Energy. The Solar… Jazz with Elephant Head Jazz with Elephant Head May 23, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Low volume, but intense and fresh jazz originals, grooves, and standards with Shawn Kebler (guitar) + Collin Shook (bass). Plants and Animals, Golden Boots, OHIOAN Plants and Animals, Golden Boots, OHIOAN May 23, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress Plants and Animals Photo:Caroline Desilets Show details here. Lil’ Flip, Mims, Rampage Lil’ Flip, Mims, Rampage May 23, 2012 8:00 pm At Rialto Theatre lil flip Amid the flourishing underground rap scene of Houston, Lil’ Flip rose to quick and prosperous fame after his independently released 2000 album The Leprechaun broke through to a national… Morrissey Morrissey May 23, 2012 8:30 pm At TCC's Music Hall Morrissey at the premiere of the Alexander film in Dublin, Ireland. Image from Wikimedia Commons. The incomparable singer/songwriter comes to Tucson! Known & finding his initial fame as the searing vocalist &…	24 Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market May 24, 2012 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm At Mercado San Agustin Locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, canned goods, honey, baked goods, eggs, gourds, herbal remedies, and more. Eating Well magazine has recognized Tucson’s Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market as one… UAMA exhibition openings and “Meet the artists” event UAMA exhibition openings and “Meet the artists” event May 24, 2012 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm At UA Museum of Art The University of Arizona Museum of Art showcases abstract art this summer with the presentation of Sol LeWitt Days and The Art of David Headley in the Main Gallery. The… Stefan George Stefan George May 24, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans One of Tucson’s best-loved singer/songwriters, Stefan George has won award after award for his evocative songwriting and luminous guitar playing. He was a New Folk Award Finalist at the Kerrville… Flinching Eye Collective presents Atemporal Radio Tour: A Traveling Sound Performance Flinching Eye Collective presents Atemporal Radio Tour: A Traveling Sound Performance May 24, 2012 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm At Museum Of Contemporary Art The Flinching Eye Collective will present a collection of live performances, video works and mixed-media collaborations investigating the relationship between sound, music and noise. Artists include: Mark McCoin, Max Berstein,… Taj Mahal Taj Mahal May 24, 2012 7:30 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre Taj Mahal Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music. Though his career began more than… Twiztid, Kottonmouth Kings, Blaze, Big B Twiztid, Kottonmouth Kings, Blaze, Big B May 24, 2012 7:30 pm At Rialto Theatre Details on the bands/show here. Electronic Awakening Electronic Awakening May 24, 2012 8:00 pm At Solar Culture This documentary film on the spirituality of Electronic Dance Music will be shown in the Galactic Center 35 E. Toole in the Arches building right next door to Solar Culture.… Opti Club Presents: Brainfeeder Showcase Opti Club Presents: Brainfeeder Showcase May 24, 2012 9:00 pm At Club Congress Mono/Poly Featuring Mono/Poly, Ryat, Mast, and live visuals by Annapurna Kumar – show details here.	25 Opti Club Presents: Brainfeeder Showcase Opti Club Presents: Brainfeeder Showcase Opti Club Presents: Brainfeeder Showcase Opti Club Presents: Brainfeeder Showcase Opti Club Presents: Brainfeeder Showcase Opti Club Presents: Brainfeeder Showcase The Greg Morton Band The Greg Morton Band May 25, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Greg Morton was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began to play the guitar when he was around 12 years of age. His brother, Randal Morton, began to play the banjo… Murder Mystery at The Hotel Congress Murder Mystery at The Hotel Congress May 25, 2012 6:30 pm At Hotel Congress “Part One: The Dillinger Diamonds” Deceit. Lust. And of course, murder – all the makings of an intriguing mystery. As guests gather for dinner in The Copper Hall, the room suddenly… Triple Double CD Release Show Triple Double CD Release Show May 25, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress Triple Double Band Dubbed as the soul-soothing funky reggae blues party, Triple Double Band fuses together a vivid collection of styles that dazzle folks with their highly energetic live performances. Brothers… Zhon: The Alien Interviews Zhon: The Alien Interviews May 25, 2012 7:00 pm At The Screening Room A man claiming to be an alien turns himself in to the US secret service for interrogation. Insisting that he will only be interviewed by Amanda Bella, a beautiful TV… Andre Nickatina, Mumbls Andre Nickatina, Mumbls May 25, 2012 8:00 pm At Rialto Theatre Born and raised in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, Andre Nickatina has been a Hip-Hop/Rap luminary since the release of his critically acclaimed debut, “The New Jim Jones.” A… Om House Party Om House Party May 25, 2012 10:00 pm At Solar Culture DJs: Andrew James Elektra Tek Nature Clay Steele Featured artist: Aaron Mckusick All ages welcome! Details here.	26 Om House Party Om House Party Om House Party Om House Party Om House Party Om House Party Om House Party Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards May 26, 2012 8:00 am - 12:00 pm At Maynards Market & Kitchen The Farmers’ Market at Maynards is every Saturday from 8am – 12pm! With 20+ vendors from the Tucson and surrounding area, this new Farmers’ Market location provides residents who live… Models that Tell a Story: the Art of Dioramas and Vignettes Models that Tell a Story: the Art of Dioramas and Vignettes May 26, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Amazing scale models will return to the Joel Valdez Library for the month of May. In addition to a wide variety of models-types (military, ships, figures, space, science-fiction, etc.), members… Murder Mystery at The Hotel Congress Murder Mystery at The Hotel Congress May 26, 2012 6:30 pm At Hotel Congress “Part One: The Dillinger Diamonds” Deceit. Lust. And of course, murder – all the makings of an intriguing mystery. As guests gather for dinner in The Copper Hall, the room suddenly… The Tryst, Dry River Yacht Club, A Life of Science The Tryst, Dry River Yacht Club, A Life of Science May 26, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress The Tryst The Tryst attracts the descriptive “eclectic” like Tucson gets tagged “dry.” It’s just the way it is. And who are we to refute the obvious? But while for some… Double Kung-Fu Double Kung-Fu May 26, 2012 7:00 pm At The Screening Room Double Kung-Fu has returned with the chop-socky classic RETURN OF THE TIGER and the Kung-Fu cult favorite FISTS OF THE WHITE LOTUS! Including vintage trailers, giveaways, contests, and much more!… Bridge on the River Kwai Bridge on the River Kwai May 26, 2012 7:30 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre “Brilliant is the word, and no other, to describe the quality of skills that have gone into the making of this picture” —Bolsey Crowther, The New York Times Set in a… DJ Herm DJ Herm May 26, 2012 10:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Discover Tucson’s best kept secret on a Saturday night. Drink specials, dancing, DJ Herm, and a great vibe. Always free, never a dress code, fun is mandatory!	27 DJ Herm DJ Herm DJ Herm Downtown Antique Fair Downtown Antique Fair May 27, 2012 8:00 am - 4:00 pm At Old Pueblo Garage Browse and shop antiques in the shade of the Old Pueblo Garage in historic Downtown Tucson. 8am-4pm at the Old Pueblo Garage (on Congress Street between Stone Avenue and Scott… Bridge on the River Kwai Bridge on the River Kwai May 27, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre “Brilliant is the word, and no other, to describe the quality of skills that have gone into the making of this picture” —Bolsey Crowther, The New York Times Set in a… Kore Press Benefit Auction & Garden Party Kore Press Benefit Auction & Garden Party May 27, 2012 6:00 pm At Franklin House The Annual Benefit Art and Services Auction & Garden Party is back on the lawns of The Historic Franklin House, downtown, on Sunday, May 27th 6pm, tickets are $20 in…
28 Kore Press Benefit Auction & Garden Party Kore Press Benefit Auction & Garden Party Kore Press Benefit Auction & Garden Party Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress) Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress) May 28, 2012 5:00 pm At Hotel Congress Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, Meet Me at Maynards, begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress. Every Monday, rain or shine, and holidays too! Street parking free after 5:00. Pennington… Twilight Walking Tour Twilight Walking Tour May 28, 2012 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm At Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast Learn about the history of Armory Park neighborhood! Optional dinner at The Cup, 311 E. Congress St. 7:45pm. 625-8365, KruseArizona.com Greg Laswell, Elizabeth Ziman Greg Laswell, Elizabeth Ziman May 28, 2012 7:00 pm At Club Congress From 1998 through the early aughts, Laswell was frontman for the San Diego-based band Shillglen. Members of the band included Chad Lansford (backing vocals and guitar), Justin Skeesuck (guitar), Michael…	29 Greg Laswell, Elizabeth Ziman Greg Laswell, Elizabeth Ziman Greg Laswell, Elizabeth Ziman Tuesdays for Tucson Tuesdays for Tucson May 29, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Weekly dining & beverage events with 10% of the evening’s profits going to local non-profit organizations. In May, Tuesdays for Tucson benefits: May 15: D-S Rescue – D-S Rescue provides care for… Marshall Tucker Band Marshall Tucker Band May 29, 2012 7:30 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre In the early fall of 1973 Marshall Tucker Band was still a young and hungry group out to prove themselves every time they hit the stage. Their debut album had… Euforquestra Euforquestra May 29, 2012 8:00 pm At Solar Culture High intensity Global Dance Music All ages welcome! Details here.	30 Euforquestra Jazz with Elephant Head Jazz with Elephant Head May 30, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans Low volume, but intense and fresh jazz originals, grooves, and standards with Shawn Kebler (guitar) + Collin Shook (bass).	31 Jazz with Elephant Head Jazz with Elephant Head Jazz with Elephant Head Jazz with Elephant Head Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market May 31, 2012 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm At Mercado San Agustin Locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, canned goods, honey, baked goods, eggs, gourds, herbal remedies, and more. Eating Well magazine has recognized Tucson’s Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market as one… Stefan George Stefan George May 31, 2012 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans One of Tucson’s best-loved singer/songwriters, Stefan George has won award after award for his evocative songwriting and luminous guitar playing. He was a New Folk Award Finalist at the Kerrville… Of Monsters and Men, Yellow Ostrich Of Monsters and Men, Yellow Ostrich May 31, 2012 7:00 pm At Rialto Theatre Of Monsters and Men is an amiable group of day dreamers who craft folkie pop songs. But last year, the normally mild-mannered six pack transformed into total rock stars after… Jane’s Addiction Jane’s Addiction May 31, 2012 8:30 pm At TCC's Music Hall Photo by Eliot Lee Hazel The alternative rock pioneers have been earning nothing short of stellar reviews and selling out shows on the first leg of their North American “Theatre of…

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