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Music Sept 2014

August 31, 2014 |

Schedules accurate as of press time. Visit the websites or call for current/detailed information.

Domingo Degrazia & band perform at 2nd Saturdays, Sept. 13. Photo: Jade Beall

Domingo DeGrazia & band perform at 2nd Saturdays, Sept. 13.
Photo: Jade Beall

2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN 
Congress Street, 2ndSaturdaysDowntown.com
Sat 13: The Vexmen, Belly Dance Tucson, Domingo Degrazia, Kevin Pakulis Band

ARMITAGE WINE LOUNGE AND CAFE
2905 E. Skyline Dr #168. 682-9740, ArmitageWine.com
Tue 2: Tommy Tucker
Sun 7: Carlie & Cameron
Tue 9: Ashbury
Sun 14: The Hot Club of Tucson
Tue 16: The Bryan Dean Trio
Sun 21: R & P Music Factory
Tue 23: Naim Amor
Sun 30: Special Performance

AVA AMPHITHEATER at Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Rd. CasinoDelSol.com
Sat 13: Marco Antonio Solis

BOONDOCKS LOUNGE 
3306 N. 1st Ave. 690-0991, BoondocksLounge.com
Sundays/ Tuesdays: Lonny’s Lucky Poker
Mondays: The Bryan Dean Trio (except Mon, Sept 29)
Wednesdays: Titan Valley Warheads
Thursdays: Ed Delucia Band
Fri 5: Angel Diamon & The Blues Disciples
Sat 6: Straight Shot Again
Sun 7: Heather Hardy & Lil’ Mama Band
Fri 12: Equinox
Sat 13: Johnny Ain’t Right
Sun 14: Kevin Pakulis Band
Fri 19: Jacques Taylor & The Real Deal
Sat 20: Heather Hardy & Lil’ Mama Band
Sun 21: Last Call Girls
Fri 26: Anna Warr & Giant Blue
Sat 27: Whole Lotta Zep!
Sun 28: Black Skillet Revue
Mon 29: Mitzi & The Valiants

BORDERLANDS BREWING
119 E. Toole Ave. 261-8773, BorderlandsBrewing.com
Thu 4: Widows Hill
Fri 5: Stefan George
Sat 6: Mustang Corners
Thu 11: Science Cafe- Stephanie Doerries
Fri 12: The Guilty Bystanders
Sat 13: Tortolita Gutpluckers
Fri 19: V. Lundon & Tell Me Something Good
Sat 20: Tommy Tucker
Thu 25: Louise Le Hir
Fri 26: Aztral Folk

CAFE PASSE
415 N. 4th Ave. 624-4411, CafePasse.com
See website for details.

CLUB CONGRESS 
311 E. Congress St. 622-8848, HotelCongress.com/club
Mon 1: Lenguas Largas & White Night
Wed 3: Ty Seagall
Fri 5: Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven
Mon 8: Mini Mansions
Thu 11: Haunted Summer & Human Behavior
Fri 12- Sun 14: Tucson Fringe Festival
Wed 17: Sebadoh
Thu 18: Laura Kepner- Adney & The Killed Men
Thu 25: Metalachi
Fri 26: Brian Lopez
Sat 27: Brian Lopez and Friends
Mon 29: Jeff The Brotherhood

LA COCINA
201 N. Court Ave. 622-0351, LaCocinaTucson.com
Sundays: Mik and the Funky Brunch
Saturdays: DJ Herm, Harpist
Wednesdays: Miss Lana Rebel and Kevin Michael Mayfield
Thursdays: Stefan George
Fridays: The Greg Morton Band
Wednesdays: Miss Lana Rebel and Kevin Michael Mayfield
Sat 6: Wayback Machine
Sat 20: NuNu Fridays

CUSHING STREET BAR & RESTAURANT
198 W. Cushing St. 622-7984, CushingStreet.com
Saturdays: Jazz

DELECTABLES RESTAURANT & CATERING
533 N. 4th Ave. 884-9289, Delectables.com
Fridays and Saturdays: Live music

THE FLYCATCHER
340 E. 6th St. 207-9251, TheFlycatcherTucson.com
Thu 4: Bob Log III

Mavis Staples performs at Fox Tucson Theatre on Fri, Sept 5.  A benefit show for KXCI 91.3FM community radio. Photo: Chris Strong

Mavis Staples performs at Fox Tucson Theatre on Fri, Sept 5.
A benefit show for KXCI 91.3FM community radio.
Photo: Chris Strong

FOX TUCSON THEATRE 
17 W. Congress St. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org
Fri 5: Mavis Staples
Fri 12: Restless Heart
Sun 28: Get the Led Out

HACIENDA DEL SOL
5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol. 299-1501, HaciendaDelSol.com
Sun 7: Kathy Davis & The Groovetones
Sun 14: Black Skillet Revue
Sun 21: TBA
Sun 28: Zo & The Soul Breakers

MONTEREY COURT
505 W. Miracle Mile, MontereyCourtAZ.com
Wed 3: Peter McLaughlin & Alvin Blaine
Sun 28: Kathy Davis & The Groove Tones

ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES 
Venues vary, 797-3959. SAACA.org
Thu 11: Gabriel Ayala
Fri 26: Jazz Legends Live

PLAYGROUND TUCSON
278 E. Congress. 396-3691, PlaygroundTucson.com
See website for details.

RIALTO THEATRE
318 E. Congress St. 740-1000, RialtoTheatre.com
Wed 3: Feed Me Teeth
Fri 5: Run Boy Run & Ryanhood
Sat 6: Maria Bamford
Tue 9: Porter Robinson
Thu 11: Salif Keita
Thu 18: Lil Jon
Fri 19: Boogie On The Bayou- Featuring Marcia Ball and Terrence Simien
Tue 23: Kaiser Chiefs
Wed 24: Problem
Thu 25: Buckwheat Zydeco
Sat 27: Raul Midon and Gaby Moreno

SEA OF GLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, SeaOfGlass.org
Sat 27: K-Bass and Farafina Musiki

SKY BAR TUCSON
536 N. 4th Ave, 622-4300. SkyBarTucson.com
Thu 4: Latin Surf Rock Night- Justin Valdez Y Los Guapos
Thu 18: Americana & Roots Night- Justin Valdez, Stephen Howell and Adam Block.

Temenos Quartet plays at the Galactic Center on Sat, Sept 20.  Photo courtesy Kati Astraeir

Temenos Quartet plays at the Galactic Center on Sat, Sept 20.
Photo courtesy Kati Astraeir

SOLAR CULTURE
31 E. Toole Ave. 884-0874, SolarCulture.org 
Tue 2: Mother Falcon
Wed 17: Zeahorse
Sat 20: Temenos Quartet at the Galactic Center

ST PHILLIPS PLAZA
St. Phillip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 222-7277, FriendsOfMusicTucson.org
Sun 7: Esperanza Chamber Ensemble

SURLY WENCH PUB
424 N. 4th Ave., 882-0009, SurlyWenchPub.com
Fri 5: Black Cherry Burlesque
Sat 6: Electro-Boom
Fri 12: Lariats
Sat 13: Fineline Revisited
Fri 19: Burlesque for the Soul
Sat 20: Club Sanctuary
Sat 27: Fineline Revisted

TAP & BOTTLE
403 N. 6th Ave.,344-8999, TheTapandBottle.com
See website for details.

 

Films Sept 2014

August 30, 2014 |

Arizona Underground Film Festival
The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St., AZUFF.org
Sept. 19-27: Arizona’s only premier genre cult film festival, and one of the biggest underground film festivals in the country. See the website for the schedule.

Fox Theatre 
17 W. Congress St. Admission is $6-$8. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org
Sun 7: Fiddler On The Roof

The Loft Cinema 
3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-7777 (show times recording), 322-LOFT. LoftCinema.com
Mon 1: Starcrash
Thu 4: Reservoir Dogs
Fri 5: First Friday Shorts, A Five Star Life, The One I love, Sin City
Sat 6: Pulp Fiction
Mon 8: The Dog
Thu 11: Jackie Brown
Fri 12: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, The Trip To Italy, Life of Crime
Sat 13: The John Hubley Centennial, Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
Mon 15: Duran Duran: Unstaged/ Directed
Tue 16: Grand Illusion
Thu 18: True Romance
Fri 19: Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan, To Be Takei, The Zero Theorem
Sat 20: Grindhouse
Sun 21: Cutthroat Island
Mon 22: Nature Does Not Negotiate
Wed 24: Sagrada: The Mystery of Creation
Thu 25: Inglorious Bastards

Films- Inglourious BasterdsFri 26: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Sat 27: Django Unchained, My Little Pony Equestria Girls

Sea of Glass-Center for The Arts
330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, SeaOfGlass.org
Fri 5: First To Fall
Fri 12: Return To Homs
Fri 26: American Autumn

Galleries Sept 2014

August 30, 2014 |
"Desert Cutlass" by Bill Colt featured at Wilde Meyer Gallery.

“Desert Cutlass” by Bill Colt featured at Wilde Meyer Gallery

ART HOUSE CENTRO From Tucson, With Love by Gavin Troy opens Sat, Sept 6 with a reception from 7pm-9pm.  Old Town Artisans Complex, 201 N. Court Ave. 620-1725, OldTownArtisans.com

BORDERLANDS BREWING COMPANY Pueblo de Colores by Dan Chavez continues through Sun, Sept 14. 119 E. Toole Ave. Wed- Sat, 4pm-9pm. 261-8773, BorderlandsBrewing.com

CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Performance: Contemporary Photography from the Douglas Nielsen Collection continues through January 2015. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm. 1030 N. Olive Rd. 621-7968, CreativePhotography.org

CONTRERAS GALLERY In The Distance by Jeff Litvak runs Sat, Sept 6-Sat, Sept. 27. Reception Sat, Sept 6, 6pm-9pm. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 110 E. 6th St. 398-6557, ContrerasHouseFineArt.com

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN Degrazia Paints the Signs of the Zodiac and Degrazia’s Greatest Hits continues through January 2015. Daily, 10am-4pm. 6300 N. Swan Rd. 299-9191, DeGrazia.org

DESERT ARTISANS GALLERY Rivers of Light continues through Sun, Nov 9. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-1:30pm. 6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 722-4412, DesertArtisansGallery.com

DRAGONFLY GALLERY Abstract Men: The Art of Phil Hastings, Bob Kray, Bart Mahoney and Photographs of Rod Mullen continues through October. 146 E. Broadway. 628-3164 x210.

ETHERTON GALLERY Without and Within: Keith Carter and Kate Breakey opens Tue, Sept 2. Reception Sat, Sept 13, 7pm-10pm. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. 135 S. 6th Ave. 624-7370, EthertonGallery.com

FOUR CORNERS GALLERY Refreshing, landscapes by Michael Drury, opens Wed, Sept 3. Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde. 202-3888, TucsonDart.com

"Light on Shadows" by Abigail Gumbiner shows at the Jewish History Museum. Photo courtesy Jewish History Museum

“Light on Shadows” by Abigail Gumbiner shows at the Jewish History Museum.

JEWISH HISTORY MUSEUM Temple of Shadows continues through November. An exhibit of photographs before the museum’s renovation in black and white and afterwards infused with color. Professional photographers Abigail Gumbiner, Annu Palakunnathu Mathew, and David H. Wells collaborated over the years to capture the 1910 “Stone Avenue Temple.” Reception is Sun, Sept 14, 2pm-4pm. Wed-Thu; Fri, 12pm-3pm; Sat-Sun, 1pm-4pm $5 non-members. Free for members. 564 S. Stone Ave. 670-9073, JewishHistoryMuseum.org

JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY The Map Is Not The Territory by Ted Lawson opens Thu, Sept 11 with a reception from 6pm-9pm. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 626-4215, CFA.arizona.edu/galleries

LOUIS CARLOS BERNAL GALLERY Southwest Observed opens Tue, Sept 2. Reception Thu, Sept 11 from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Mon-Thu; 10am-5pm. Fri; 10am-3pm. 2202 W. Anklam Rd. 206-6942, Pima.Edu/cfa

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART IUD: Bakerman, Blueprint and Sebastiaan Bremer: MOCA Bas-Relief continue through Sun, Sept 14. $8, adults; free, children under 12, members, military; free to all last Sunday of the month. Wed-Sun, 12pm-5pm. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019, MOCA-Tucson.org

PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY & STUDIO See website for information. Tue-Sat, 11am-4pm. 711 S. 6th Ave. 884-7404, PhilabaumGlass.com

SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD WOW #4 continues through Sun, Sept 14. WOW: Watch Our Walls Show #5 opens Tue, Sept 16. Reception Fri, Sept 19, 5pm-7pm. Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. SAWG Gallery, 5605 E. River Rd. 299-7294, SouthernAzWatercolorGuild.com

TUCSON DESERT ART MUSEUM 
The Dawn of American Landscapes opens Mon, Sept 15. 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 202-3888, TucsonDart.com

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART Rose Cabat at 100: A Retrospective Exhibition of Ceramics continues through Sun, Sept 14. The Circle Game continues through Sun, Sept 7. Welcome to Beveldom: Mat Bevel’s Museum of Kinetic Art continues through Sun, Sept 28. Trails to Rails: John Mix Stanely and the Pacific Railroad Survey of the 1850’s continues through Sun, Sept 28. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm; Thu, 10am-8pm; Sun, noon-5pm. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $5, college students w/ID; Free youth 18 and under, members, veterans and active military. Free to all the first Sunday of the month. 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333, TucsonMuseumofArt.org

UA MUSEUM OF ART Cultivating Treasures continues through Mon, Sept 8. A Continuing Legacy: Gallagher Purchase Part 1 continues through Sun, Sept 21. Designing Line and Space: The Art of Sara Wallach continues through Sun, Sept 28. Ongoing: The Altarpiece of Ciudad Rodrigo, Jacques and Yulla Lipchitz Foundation: Models & Sketches.Tue- Fri, 9am-5pm. Sat-Sun, 12pm-4pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 621-7567, ArtMuseum.Arizona.edu

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TUCSON Photographs by Pete Velonis open Sun, Sept 14 with a reception from 11:45am-1pm. Tue-Fri, 9am-1pm; Sunday, 11:30am-1pm. 4831 E. 22nd St. 748-1551 UUCTucson.org

WILDE MEYER GALLERY On The Road opens Thu, Sept 4. Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Thu, 10am-7pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12pm-5pm. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr. WildeMeyer.com

WOMANKRAFT ART GALLERY Falling Into Fall opens Sat, Sept 6. Reception Sat, Sept 6, 7pm-10pm. Wed-Sat; 1pm-5pm. 388 S. Stone Ave. 629-9976, WomanKraft.org

YIKES TOYS AND GIFT-O-RAMA Bugs, Bones, Butterflies- original gouache and ink paintings by Wil Taylor opens Sat, Sept 20 with a reception from 6pm-8pm. Mon- Sat, 10am-5:30pm; Sun, 10am-3pm. Yikes Toys and Gift O-Rama, 2930 E. Broadway Blvd. 320-5669, YikesToys.com

Events Sept 2014

August 25, 2014 |

Fri 5-Sat 6
VIBRATIONS MUSIC FESTIVAL A DJ festival presented by Digital Vibe Entertainment. 6pm-1am. $25-$35. The Slaughter House, 1102 W.  Grant Rd. VibrationsMusicFestival.com

GLOW! photo by A.T. Willett 2013

GLOW!
photo by A.T. Willett 2013

Sat 6
GOTTA GLOW! GALA Get into your best GLOW! costume for a costume ball, artists, special performances and dancing to live music by Michael P. and the Gully Washers in the moonlit desert. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd. Oracle, Arizona. 7pm-11pm. Tickets limited to 500/night, no tickets at the door, $15/sold in advance at TriangleLRanch.com/glow.html.

Fri 12-Sun 14
STARTUP WEEKEND An intense 54-hour long, hands-on experience where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable. The event focuses on building out the framework of an innovative business in the over the course of a weekend and creating a business model or product prototype. Register/more info at StartUpTucson.com. Times vary. CoLab Workspace, 17 E. Pennington St.

Sat 13
2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN A free, family-friendly urban block party! 6pm-11pm. Performers on Scott Stage include: The Vexmen, Belly Dance Tucson, Domingo Degrazia, and the Kevin Paukulis Band. 2ndSaturdaysDowntown.com

MOONLIGHT MADNESS TOURS Launch seltzer rockets, sample space food and take an astronaut test. $7. 5pm-9pm. Titan Missile Museum, 1580 W. Duval Mine Rd. 625-7736, TitanMissileMuseum.org

DAY INTO NIGHT GLOW! Geared toward families and children. Stroll through the magical five-acre setting lit with thousands of twinkling lights. Discover illuminated sculpture, multi-media installations, theatrical performances, and music. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd. Oracle, Arizona. 5-9pm. Tickets limited to 500/night, no tickets at the door, $15/sold in advance at TriangleLRanch.com/glow.html.

Sat 13-Sun 14
BOOK SALE A benefit for Tucson Libraries. Free. 8am-12pm. 2230 N. Country Club. 795-3763, PimaFriends.com

Sun 14
ELLA 6 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT Featuring a runway fashion show, giveaways, an after party and more. All proceeds benefit A Light Netowrk. Free. 7pm. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Ella6.com

Fri 19
BORN AND BREWED: TUCSON’S BEER CUP Tucson brewmasters go head to head to find the best brew in Tucson. Games, prizes, live entertainment and beer. $30-$35. 7pm-10pm. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 622-8848, HotelCongress.com

BURLESQUE FOR THE SOUL A benefit for SACASA featuring burlesque performances. $10-$20. 8pm. Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, BlackCherryBurlesque.com

Fri 19-Sat 27
ARIZONA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL Arizona’s only cult film festival features Arizona, national, and worldwide premiere screenings. See website for film list, costs, and times. The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St., AZUFF.org

Fri 19-Sun 28
ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK Local Tucson restaurants will offer specialty prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30 and $40 per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted. More at ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com.

Sat 20
MANY HANDS COURTYARD ART FAIR Featuring art vendors, custom tradition furniture, food, music and more. Twenty percent of garden art sales go to the Community Food Bank. 4pm-8pm. 3054 N. 1st Ave. 628-1490, ManyHandsCourtyard.com

EQUINOX SOLAR POTLUCK AND EXHIBITION Experience solar cooked food and learn about solar power from various speakers. Free; accepting canned food donations. 10am-sunset. Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Rd. SolarGuild.org

Sun 21
KFMA DAY FALL BALL An outdoor concert rock festival. See website for ticket prices and concert lineup. Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way. KFMA.com

STAND UP TO STOP VIOLENCE IV A comedy gala to benefit Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress. 547-3040, FoxTucson.com, ComedyForCharity.org

Melissa Cruz, a Bay Area-based flamenco professional. Photo courtesy Tucson Flamenco Festival

Melissa Cruz, a Bay Area-based flamenco professional, will perform at the Tucson Spanish Flamenco Festival.
Photo courtesy Tucson Flamenco Festival

Tue 23-Sun 28
TUCSON SPANISH FLAMENCO FESTIVAL Festivities include: Guitar competitions, special guests, featured performers, Gypsy singers, a Rumba dance party and more. $20-$45. Thu-Sat, 8pm-11pm; Sun, 2:30pm & 6:30pm. Casa Vicente, 375 S. Stone Ave. 884-5253, TucsonSpanishFlamencoFestival.com

Thu 25
RIGHT TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY A party including live music by The Speedway Brother’s Band, face and body art, games, prize drawings and more. Free. 6pm-9pm. 2984 E. Ft. Lowell, RightTouchMassageTherapy.com

PECHAKUCHA TUCSON A series of fast-paced talks (20 slides at 20 seconds each) by Tucson creatives on what inspires them. Presented by AIGA Arizona, the professional association for design. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. 7pm-9pm. RSVP at Arizona.aiga.org/events.

Thu 25-Sun 28
2014 GREEK FESTIVAL All things Greek; food, music, dancers, market and more. $3/day or $5/4-day pass. St. Demetrios Church, 1145 E. Ft. Lowell. 888-0505, TucsonGreekFest.com

Fri 26-Sun 29
NIGHTFALL AT OLD TUCSON (Preview weekend) Old Tucson transforms into a haunted town with monsters and ghouls! Thu-Sun, 6pm-10pm; Fri-Sat, 6pm-12pm. $26 Adults; $21 Children 4-11. Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Rd. 883-0100, NightFallAz.com

Sat 27
28TH ANNUAL GREAT TUCSON BEER FESTIVAL Beer tasting festival. Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way. 296-2400, AZBeer.com

CARDBOARD BALL 2014 An art and dance party creating cardboard fashions and wearable art. Proceeds benefit All Souls Procession Community Workshops. $10-$15. 7pm. Maker House, 283 N. Stone Ave. AllSoulsProcession.org

Sun 28
PORCH FEST Thirteen porches throughout the neighborhood (Broadway-Broadmoor Village) showcasing musical talent. Food trucks situated throughout. 4pm-7pm. BroadmoorBroadwayVillage.comFacebook.com/tucsonporchfest

SPLIT ENDZ RUN A run through Catalina State Park hosted by Everyone Runs. 11570 N. Oracle Rd. 6:30am. EveryoneRuns.net

ONGOING

PLANETARIUM SHOWS Explore the starry night sky every Thu-Sun. 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

Fridays
4TH AVE FOOD FEST Local food and music. 4pm-8pm. On 4th Ave between University and 5th St. 261-6982, FoodInRoot.com

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS On the Sunshine Mile (between Euclid and Country Club). 11am-1pm & 5pm-8pm. Facebook.com/TheSunshineMileMerchants

Performances July/Aug 2014

June 30, 2014 |

ARIZONA ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS Les Misérables shows Sat, Aug 9-Sun, Aug 17. Berger  Center for Performing Arts, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. 270-3332, ArizonaOnStage.org

BLACK CHERRY BURLESQUE Tantalizing burlesque performance on Fri, July 4 and Fri, Aug 1. Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, TucsonBurlesque.com

DON’T BLINK BURLESQUE The Tuesday Night Tease takes place every Tuesday night throughout July and August. 9pm. The Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave. 245-0532, DontBlinkBurlesque.com

FOX THEATRE Happy Together Tour is Tue, July 15. Prices Vary. 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org

THE GASLIGHT THEATRE  Ghostblasters continues through Sat, Aug 31. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428, TheGaslightTheatre.com

Puppets Amongus  presents "Legend of Washwalker" Sat, July 5-Tue, July 8.

Puppets Amongus presents “Legend of Washwalker” Sat, July 5-Tue, July 8.

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP Dorothy Parker’s Last Call continues through Sat, July 19. Molly Sweeney shows Thu, July 24-Fri, Aug 30. All Together Theatre: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz continues through Sun, Aug 17. See website for prices and times. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-4242, LiveTheatreWorkshop.org 

NOT BURNT OUT JUST UNSCREWED Shows every Friday and Saturday throughout July and August. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway Blvd. 861-2986, UnscrewedComedy.com 

ODYSSEY STORYTELLING SERIES Met on the Net shows Fri, July 11. 7pm, Free. Fluxx Studios and Gallery, 416 E. 9th St. 730-4112, OdysseyStoryTelling.com

PUPPETS AMONG US Legend of Washwalker shows at 11am & 4pm on Sat, July 5 & Sun, July 6; 11am on Mon, July 7-Tue, July 8. $6-$8. The Playhouse, 657 W. St. Mary’s Rd. 444-5538, PuppetsAmongUs.com

THE RED BARN THEATRE Twelfth Night shows Fri, July 11-Sun, July 27. $16 general admission, $13 students/seniors/military, $10 on Fridays. 948 N. Main Ave. 887-6239, RedBarnTheatreCompany.com

SEA OF GLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS K-Bass & Farafina Musiki perform Sat, Aug 16. 330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, TheSeaofGlass.org

TUCSON DINNER THEATER Murder at the Vampire’s Wedding, an interactive comedy, murder mystery dinner theater, takes place every Friday and Saturday night. $42/person. 2445 S. Craycroft Rd. 624-0172, TucsonDinnerTheater.com

TUCSON JAZZ SOCIETY Larry Redhouse Trio performs Sat, July 5. DoubleTree Hotel,  445 S. Alvernon Way. 903-1265, TucsonJazz.org

Music July/Aug 2014

June 30, 2014 |

Schedules accurate as of press time. Visit the websites or call for current/detailed information.

Ronstadt Generations perform at 2nd Saturdays Aug 9. Photo: C. Elliott

Ronstadt Generations perform at 2nd Saturdays Aug 9. Photo: C. Elliott

2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN 
Congress Street, 2ndSaturdays.com
Sat, July 12: Barbara Harris Band, Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls, Five Way Street, Tucson Circus Arts
Sat, Aug 9: Heather Hardy & The Lil’ Mama Band, I See Hawks In L.A., Ronstadt Generations, Tucson Circus Arts

ARMITAGE WINE LOUNGE AND CAFE
2905 E. Skyline Dr #168. 682-9740, ArmitageWine.com
JULY
Tue 1: Tommy Tucker
Sun 6: Steff Koeppen
Tue 8: Ashbury
Sun 13: The Hot Club of Tucson
Tue 15: The Bryan Dean Trio
Sun 20: R & P Music
Tue 22: Naim Amor
Sun 27: Jillian Besset
Tue 29: Justin Martinez

AVA AMPHITHEATER at Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Rd. CasinoDelSol.com
JULY
Thu 3: Kid Rock
Sat 5: Jeff Dunham
Sat 12: Espinoza Paz
Wed 23: Boston
AUGUST
Sat 2: Los Tigres del Norte
Wed 6: Counting Crows
Sat 9: Prince Royce
Sun 31: Peter Frampton, B.B. King and Buddy Guy

BOONDOCKS LOUNGE 
3306 N. 1st Ave. 690-0991, BoondocksLounge.com
Sundays/Tuesdays: Lonny’s Lucky Poker
Mondays: The Bryan Dean Trio
Wednesdays in July: Titan Valley Warheads
Thursdays in July: Ed Delucia Band
JULY
Fri 4: Jacques Taylor & The Real Deal
Sat 5: Equinox
Sun 6: The Dusty J Blues Band
Fri 11: Anna Warr & The Giant Blue
Sat 12: Straight Shot Again
Sun 13: Mainstreet with Brian Ashby
Fri 18: Johnny Faber & The Road Kings
Sat 19: The Fremonts featuring Might Joe Milsap & Heather Hardy & Lil Mama
Sun 20: Last Call Girls
Fri 25: The Real Deal with Lexa Raquel
Sat 26: The Coolers
Sun 27: Ned Sutton & Last Dance
AUGUST
Sat 2: Equinox
Sun 3: Heather Hardy & Lil Mama Band
Sat 9: Straight Shot Again
Sun 17: Last Call Girls
Sun 24: Ned Sutton & Last Dance

BORDERLANDS BREWING
119 E. Toole Ave. 261-8773, BorderlandsBrewing.com
JULY
Thu 3: Louise Le Hir
Sat 5: Mustang Corners
Thu 10: Joe Novelli
Fri 11: Ray Clamons & The Swamp Funk Volunteers
Sat 12: Tortolita Gutpluckers
Thu 17: Stephanie Meryl Jensen
Fri 18: The Bennu
Sat 19: Stefan George
Thu 24: Will Johnson
Fri 25: Leila Lopez Band
Sat 26: The Clam Tostada
Thu 31: Andy See & His Swingin’ Jamboree
AUGUST
Fri 1: Tommy Tucker
Sat 2: Mustang Corners
Sat 9: Tortolita Gutpluckers
Fri 15: Lydian Osman
Fri 22: Bob Einweck
Sat 23: Buffelgrass Band

CAFE PASSE
415 N. 4th Ave. 624-4411, CafePasse.com
See website for details.

King Buzzo (of The Melvins) performs at Hotel Congress on Wed, July 30.  Photo from Nuvo.net

King Buzzo (of The Melvins) performs at Hotel Congress on Wed, July 30.
Photo from Nuvo.net

CLUB CONGRESS 
311 E. Congress St. 622-8848, HotelCongress.com/club
Sundays: Ynot Karaoke
Mondays: 90s House Party (dance)
Tuesdays: Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz
Thursdays: Opti Club
Saturdays: Saturdaze Dance Party
JULY
Wed 2: Horse Black
Thu 3: Opti Club
Sat 5: The Dear Hunter
Wed 9: Whiskey Shivers
Fri 11: Godhunter
Wed 16: Lariats & Coma Prevail
Sat 19: El Ten Eleven
Mon 21: !!!
Fri 25: Lyrics Born
Sat 26: Boris
Wed 30: King Buzzo
AUGUST
Fri 1: North Tour Kickoff
Sat 2: Steff & The Articles
Fri 8: Mike Stud
Fri 15: La Cerca Record Release

LA COCINA
201 N. Court Ave. 622-0351, LaCocinaTucson.com
Saturdays: DJ Herm, Harpist
Wednesdays: Miss Lana Rebel & Kevin Michael Mayfield
Thursdays: Stefan George
Fridays: The Greg Morton Band
JULY
Tue 8: Mik and the Funky Brunch
Sun 20: NuNu Fridays
AUGUST
Fri 8: Mik and the Funky Brunch
Wed 20: NuNu Fridays

CUSHING STREET BAR & RESTAURANT
198 W. Cushing St. 622-7984, CushingStreet.com
Saturdays: Jazz

DELECTABLES RESTAURANT & CATERING
533 N. 4th Ave. 884-9289, Delectables.com
Fridays and Saturdays: Live music

FLYCATCHER
340 E. 6th St. 207-9251
JULY
Wed 23: Nina Diaz
AUGUST
Fri 1: Zepparella
Mon 11: The Life and Times

HACIENDA DEL SOL
5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol. 299-1501, HaciendaDelSol.com
JULY
Sun 6: The Jive Bombers
Sun 13: Kathy Davis & The Groovetones
Sun 20: Hans Olson
Sun 27: Amosphere
AUGUST
Sun 3: TBA
Sun 10: Angel Diamond & The Blues Disciples
Sun 17: Mike Hebert & The Kings of Pleasure
Sun 24: Heather Lil Mama Hardy and Michael P.
Sun 31: TBA

MAIN GATE CONCERT SERIES 
814 E. University Blvd., SAACA.org
JULY
Fri 11: Reno Del Mar
Fri 25: ForTheLuvvaMusic
AUGUST
Fri 8: Nick Stanley
Fri 22: Kelland Thomas

MONTEREY COURT
505 W. Miracle Mile, MontereyCourtAZ.com
JULY
Wed 2: Peter McLaughlin & Nick Coventry
Thu 3: Dash Pocket
Sat 5: Kevin Pakulis Band
Sun 6: The Blue Music; Eric Schaffer & Ed Delucia
Tue 8: Gabriel Francisco
Thu 10: Borderland
Sat 12: Haywire
Tue 15: Janice Deardorf
Wed 16: Sally & Shiloh Spoo
Fri 18: Matt Campbell
Sat 19: Little House of Funk
Wed 23: Neil & Lisa McCallion
Thu 24: B. Sterling
Fri 25: Hal Jackson & Rockers Uptown Reggae
Sat 26: Rod Annon & The Late Show
Sun 27: Caña Brava, Kathy Davis & The Groove Tones
Wed 30: Dohse w/ Eric Schaffer & Ed Delucia
Thu 31: Hans York
AUGUST
Sat 2: Mark Stuart
Fri 8: Bluz Nite
Sat 9: Key Ingredients of African Soul

PLAYGROUND TUCSON
278 E. Congress. 396-3691, PlaygroundTucson.com
See website for details.

Lila Downs performs at Rialto Theatre on Mon, Aug 25.  Photo via RialtoTheatre.com

Lila Downs performs at Rialto Theatre on Mon, Aug 25.
Photo via RialtoTheatre.com

RIALTO THEATRE
318 E. Congress St. 740-1000, RialtoTheatre.com
JULY
Tue 8: Guitar Gods 2014: Feat. Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli John Roth, Gary Hoey & Bumblefoot
Sat 12: K-Bass
Sat 19: The Ohfishl 520 Mixtape Release
Fri 25: Peter Murphy: “Lion” North America Tour 2014
Sat 26: Tea in the Sonora: A Tribute to The Police
AUGUST
Sat 2: 311
Sun 3: Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Los Lonely Boys
Tue 5: Ottmar Liebert
Thu 7: Jagermeister presents Eli Young Band
Sat 9: Frankie Ballard The Cadillac Three
Mon 11: YES, The Life & Times
Tue 12: Iron and Wine
Thu 14: Kid Ink
Fri 15: The Hope Revolution Tour w/Hawthorne Heights
Fri 22: The Farewell Tour of Queensryche starring Geoff Tate
Sat 23: Galactic
Sun 24: Miranda Sings with Colleen Ballinger
Mon 25: Lila Downs
Thu 28: Blackberry Smoke
Sun 31: Doyle, Atmosphere: North of Hell Tour

SEA OF GLASS
330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, SeaOfGlass.org
Sun, Aug 17: Pato Banton & The Now Generation
Sat, Aug 23: VansGuard w/Israfel Awakened
Sat, Aug 30: Gabriel Ayala Trio CD Release Concert

SOLAR CULTURE
31 E. Toole Ave. 884-0874, SolarCulture.org
Sat, July 19: Sculpting the Head – with Steven Eye

SURLY WENCH PUB
424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, SurlyWenchPub.com
JULY
Thu 3: Bricktop/ Rat City Riot
Fri 4: Black Cherry Burlesque
Fri 11: Haymarket Squares
Sat 12: Black Cherry Burlesque
Sat 26: Fineline Revisited

Films July/Aug 2014

June 29, 2014 |

Schedules accurate as of press time. See the websites for up-to-date information.

Cinema La Placita screens "American Graffiti" on Thursday, July 31.

Cinema La Placita screens “American Graffiti” on Thursday, July 31.

Cinema La Placita 
La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. Thursdays at 7:30pm, $3 suggested donation. CinemaLaPlacita.com
See website for August information.
Thu, July 3: Rebel Without a Cause (1966)
Thu, July 10: The Breakfast Club (1985)
Thu, July 17: Harold and Maude (1971)
Thu, July 24: West Side Story (1961)
Thu, July 31: American Graffiti (1973)

Fox Theatre 
17 W. Congress St. Admission is $6-$8. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org
Sat, July 19: Tombstone
Fri, July 25 & Sat, July 26: Free Classic Cartoon Weekend, Meet Me In St. Louis
Sat, Aug 2 & Sat, Aug 3: Rebel Without A Cause
Sat, Aug 16 & Sun, Aug 17: Bullitt!

The Loft Cinema 
3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-7777 (show times recording), 322-LOFT. LoftCinema.com
Wed, July 2: Citizen Koch, Snowpiercer
Thu, July 3: Jaws
Fri, July 4: Task Force, The Team America: World Police Sing-A-Long, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A Hard Day’s Night, Coherence
Sat, July 5: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, E.T. The Extraterrestrial
Sun, July 6: The Devil on Wheels, A Small Family Business
Wed, July 9: And So It Goes
Thu, July 10: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Fri, July 11: First Friday Shorts, Princess Mononoke, Chinese Puzzle
Sat, July 12: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Sun, July 13: Alphaville
Wed, July 16: The Room
Thu, July 17: Jurassic Park
Fri, July 18: Life Itself, Mystery Train
Sat, July 19: Mystery Train, Wizard of Oz
Sun, July 20: The Last Unicorn, Election
Mon, July 21: Nocturna
Tue, July 22: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Wed, July 23: National Velvet
Thu, July 24: Poltergeist, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Fri, July 25: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Sat, July 26: Looney Tunes, The Goonies, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Sun, July 27: How To Train Your Dragon
Tue, July 29: Henry IV Part II
Wed, July 30: DamNation
Thu, July 31: Back to the Future

Reid Park Demeester Pavillion
900 S. Randolph Way. SAACA.org. 6pm.
Fri, July 18: How To Train Your Dragon
Fri, Aug 1: Chronicles of Narnia:Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Fri, Aug 15: Night at the Museum
Fri, Aug 29: Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Sea of Glass Center for The Arts
330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, SeaOfGlass.org
Fri, July 11: Edgar Cayce: The Beautiful Dreamer
Fri, July 25: Return To Homs
Fri Aug 8: Edgar Cayce: The Beautiful Dreamer

Events July/Aug 2014

June 29, 2014 |

 

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“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

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

Galleries July/Aug 2014

June 29, 2014 |

ARTSEYE GALLERY 6th Annual Curious Camera Event continues through Thu, July 31. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. 3550 E. Grant Rd. 327-7291. ArtsEye.com

CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Closed until August. See website for information. Regular hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm. 1030 N. Olive Rd. 621-7968, CreativePhotography.org

CONRAD WILDE GALLERY See website for details. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. 101 W. 6th St. #171. 622-8997, ConradWildeGallery.com

"Tucson" at Contreras Galley, July-August.

“Tucson” at Contreras Galley, July-August.

CONTRERAS GALLERY Tucson runs Sat, July 5-Sat, Aug 30. Receptions Sat, July 5 and Sat, Aug 2, 6pm-9pm. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. 110 E. 6th St. 398-6557, ContrerasHouseFineArt.com

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN Pure Abstracts continues through Wed, July 30. Degrazia Paints the Signs of the Zodiac continues through January 2015. Daily, 10am-4pm. 6300 N. Swan Rd. 299-9191, DeGrazia.org

DESERT ARTISANS GALLERY Dreaming In Color continues through Sun, Aug 10. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-1:30pm. 6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 722-4412, DesertArtisansGallery.com

THE DRAWING STUDIO The Art of Summer runs Sat, July 19-Sat, July 26. Reception Sat, July 19, 6pm-8pm. Tue-Sat, 12pm-4pm. 33 S. 6th Ave. 620-0947, TheDrawingStudio.org

ETHERTON GALLERY Wild America continues through Fri, Aug 30. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm & by appointment. 135 S. 6th Ave. 624-7370, EthertonGallery.com

FOUR CORNERS GALLERY Luminous: Intimate Images of Desert Flora by Macrophotographer Vicky Stromee continues through Sat, Aug 31. Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm; Thu, noon-8pm. Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde. 202-3888, TucsonDart.com

JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY The Give and Take by Kristin Bauer and Emmett Potter continues through Sat, Aug 31. Reception Sun, Aug 17, 5pm-7pm. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 626-4215, CFA.arizona.edu/galleries

MADARAS GALLERY Diana’s Christmas Collection opens Sat, July 26. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. 3001 E. Skyline Dr, #101. 623-4000, Madaras.com

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART IUD: Bakerman continues through October. $8, adults; free, children under 12, members, military; free to all last Sunday of the month. Wed-Sun, 12pm-5pm. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019, MOCA-Tucson.org

PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY & STUDIO See website for information. Tue-Sat, 10:30am-4pm. 711 S. 6th Ave. 884-7404, PhilabaumGlass.com

PORTER HALL GALLERY Tucson Botanical Gardens Staff Art Show takes place Tue, July 1-Thu, July 31. Daily, 7am-4:30pm. $8, adults; $7, student/senior/military; $4, children 4-12; free, children 3 and younger. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD WOW: Watch Our Walls Show #3 runs Tue, July 22-Sun, Aug 17. Reception Fri, July 25, 5pm-7pm. Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. Free. SAWG Gallery, 5605 E. River Rd. 299-7294, SouthernAzWatercolorGuild.com

STONE DRAGON STUDIO The Beveled Ark – Mat Bevel’s Museum of Kinetic Art is on display from Fri, July 11-Fri, July 25. Opening receptions are on Friday, July 11 & Saturday, July 12 from 4pm to 8pm. Other hours by appointment. 1122 N. Stone Ave. 405-5800, 304-8899.

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art Works continues through Sun, July 27. Welcome to Beveldom: Mat Bevel’s Museum of Kinetic Art opens Sat, Aug 9. The WPA Connection: Selections from the Modern Art Collection opens Sat, Aug 9. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm; Thu, 10am-8pm; Sun, noon-5pm. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $5, college students w/ID; free for youth 18 and under, members, veterans and active military. Free to all the first Sunday of the month. 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333, TucsonMuseumofArt.org

UA MUSEUM OF ART Designing Line and Space: The Art of Sara Wallach opens Fri, July 18. Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm;
Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. $5, adults; free for members, students with ID, faculty and staff, military personnel, AAM members, and children. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 621-7567, ArtMuseum.Arizona.edu

"Night of the Vision" by Charles Davison shows at Wilde Meyer Gallery as part of the Summer Spectacular Art Fest opening Thu, July 10.

“Night of the Vision” by Charles Davison shows at Wilde Meyer Gallery as part of the Summer Spectacular Art Fest opening Thu, July 10.

WILDE MEYER GALLERY Abstractions shows Thu, July 3-Sat, Aug 2. Summer Spectacular Art Fest shows Thu, July 10-Sat, Aug 2. Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Thu, 10am-7pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr. WildeMeyer.com

WOMANKRAFT ART GALLERY It’s A Matter of Time continues through Sat, July 26. Reception Sat, July 5, 7pm-10pm. Wed-Sat, 1pm-5pm. 388 S. Stone Ave. 629-9976, WomanKraft.org

YOU AND YOUR BIG IDEAS GALLERY The Order of the Nefarious Eye: Son of Scam shows Sat, July 12-Sat, Aug 9. Thu-Sat, 11am-4pm. 174 E. Toole Ave. 629-9230, Facebook.com/YouAndYourBigIdeas

Performances June 2014

May 31, 2014 |

BLACK CHERRY BURLESQUE Tantalizing burlesque performance on Fri, June 6. Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, TucsonBurlesque.com

BROADWAY IN TUCSON The Jersey Boys shows Tue, June 17-Sun, June 22. TCC’s Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. 903-2929, BroadwayInTucson.com

Broadway In Tucson presents The Jersey Boys, June 17- June 22.  Photo: Jeremy Daniel

Broadway In Tucson presents The Jersey Boys, June 17- June 22.
Photo: Jeremy Daniel

DON’T BLINK BURLESQUE The Tuesday Night Tease takes place every Tuesday night throughout June. 9pm. The Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave. 245-0532, DontBlinkBurlesque.com

FOX THEATRE An Evening with Stephen Stills takes place Tue, June 3. One of These Nights: The Eagles Tributes takes place Sat, June 7. America performs Tue, June 10. Ronnie Milsap performs Fri, June 13. Michael Martin Murphey performs Fri, June 20. Phil Wickham performs Sat, June 21. Prices & times vary. 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org

THE GASLIGHT THEATRE Beach Blanket Bee-Bop continues through Sun, June 8. Ghostblasters opens Thu, June 12. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428, TheGaslightTheatre.com

TUCSON DINNER THEATER Murder at the Vampire’s Wedding, an interactive mystery dinner, takes place every Friday and Saturday night. $42/person. Tucson Dinner Theater, 2445 S. Craycroft Rd. 624-0172, TucsonDinnerTheater.com

TUCSON POPS ORCHESTRA Jack Neubeck and Crystal Stark perform Sun, June 1. A highlight of the annual performance of the 1812 Overture takes place Sun, June 8. 7pm. DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, 900 S. Randolph Way. 791-4873, TucsonPops.org

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP Loot continues through Sat, June 7. Dorthy Parker’s Last Call opens June 19. All Together Theatre: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opens Sun, June 15. See website for prices and times. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-4242, LiveTheatreWorkshop.org

NOT BURNT OUT JUST UNSCREWED Shows every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, through June. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway Blvd. 861-2986, UnscrewedComedy.com

ODYSSEY STORYTELLING SERIES Behind Bars: Incarcerations of The Body, Mind & Heart shows Thu, June 5. 7pm. Fluxx Studios and Gallery, 416 E. 9th St. 730-4112, OdysseyStoryTelling.com

SEA OF GLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS B-Side Players perform Mon, June 9. 330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, TheSeaofGlass.org

TUCSON JAZZ SOCIETY Live Webcast from Jazz at Lincoln Center: Modern Ellington on Fri, June 6. 5pm. Pima Community College, 1255 N. Stone Ave. 903-1265, TucsonJazz.org