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Galleries June 2014

May 31, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

ART HOUSE CENTRO A Stroll Through The Barrio continues through June 12. Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave. 620-1725, OldTownArtisans.com

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

CONRAD WILDE GALLERY High Fiber shows Sat, June 7-Sat, June 28. Reception on June 7 opening night is from 6pm-9pm. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. 439 N. 6^th Ave. #171. 622-8997, ConradWildeGallery.com

CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Charles Harbutt, Departures and Arrivals continues through June 1. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm. 1030 N. Olive Rd. 621-7968, CreativePhotography.org

CONTRERAS GALLERY Dogboy Trinity shows Sat, June 7-Sat, June 28 with a reception on June 7 opening night from 6pm-9pm. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 110 E. 6th St. 398-6557, ContrerasHouseFineArt.com

“Yellow Flower, Right” by Barbara Brandel is at Davis Dominguez Gallery.

DAVIS DOMINGUEZ GALLERY Small Things Considered-22nd Annual Small Works Invitational continues through Sat, June 28. Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 154 E. 6th St. 629-9759, DavisDominguez.com

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN Free cake and ice cream on Sat, June 14 to celebrate Degrazia’s birthday. The complex is open 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 TDS Faculty and Students opens Sat, June 7 with a reception from 6pm-8pm. Tue-Sat, 12pm-4pm. 33 S. 6th Ave. 620-0947, TheDrawingStudio.org

ETHERTON GALLERY Under The Violet Sky by Bill Lesch, Gail Marcus-Orlen and Lynn Taber continues through June 5. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. 135 S. 6th Ave. 624-7370, EthertonGallery.com

FOUR CORNERS GALLERY Luminous: Intimate Images of Desert Flora by Macrophotographer Vicky Stromee opens Tue, June 3. Opening reception Thu, June 19, 5:30-7:30. Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde. 202-3888, TucsonDart.com

JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY The Give and Take: art by Kristin Bauer and Emmett Potter continues through August 29. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 626-4215, CFA.arizona.edu/galleries

LIONEL ROMBACH GALLERY Desert Pictures by Rebecca Najdowski continues through Wed, June 4. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 624-4215, CFA.arizona.edu/galleries

“Royal Patio” by Diana Madaras shows at her gallery in June.

MADARAS GALLERY Art Auction Kick Off at Art Walk takes place Thu, June 5, 5pm-7pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. 3001 E. Skyline Dr, #101. 623-4000, Madaras.com

MURPHEY GALLERY Luminous Watercolors an exhibit of original watercolors by artists Shannon Russell, Euayne Glinski and Loisanne Keller, continues through Thu, June 5. Sun, 12pm-5pm; Tue & Thu, 2pm-4pm or by appointment. St Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART IUD: I’m Not Clean: Lizzi Bougatos, Sadie Laska, and Spencer Sweeney operate as visual artists and musicians. Collectively they are IUD, which encompasses all of their disparate, yet related, output into one art-making and noise-producing entity. $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

POP UP ART GALLERY Photography by Karen Wright shows Sat, June 7 from 4pm-7pm. Man in the Maze, 6965 N. Oracle Rd. ManInTheMazeRoom.com

PORTER HALL GALLERY Art by Regina Lord shows Mon, June 2-Sun, June 29. Opening reception Thu, June 5, 5pm-7pm. 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 #2) shows Tue, June 3-Sun, June 29. Reception Fri, June 6, 5pm-7pm. Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. Free. SAWG Gallery, 5605 E. River Rd. 299-7294, SouthernAzWatercolorGuild.com

TRUST GALLERY Unhinged, featuring the art of Archie Sutton, continues through Fri, June 27. Free. Flying Leap Vineyards, St Philip’s Plaza, 4330 N. Cambell Ave. 602-481-8944, TrustArtAndDesign.com

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART Current exhibits include: Rose Cabat at 100: A Retrospective Exhibition of Ceramics; The Circle Game; Han and Beyond–The Renaissance of China; Trails to Rails: John Mix Stanley and the Pacific Railroad Survey of the 1850s; Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art Works. 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

WEE GALLERY See the website for information. 439 N. 6th Ave Suite #171. 360-6024, GalleryWee.com

WILDE MEYER GALLERY Journeys, 2nd Annual 100 for $100 show, and Abstractions all show Thu, June 5-Sat, June 28. 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 Close Up/Far Away opens Sat, June 7 with a reception from 7pm-10pm. It’s A Matter of Time opens Sat, June 7 with a reception from 7pm-10pm. Wed-Sat, 1pm-5pm. 388 S. Stone Ave. 629-9976, WomanKraft.org

YOU AND YOUR BIG IDEAS GALLERY Southwest Print Collection Show opens Sat, June 7. Thu- Sat, 3pm-8pm. Print Fair takes place Sat, June 14 from 4pm-9pm. 174 E. Toole Ave. 629-9230,Facebook.com/YouAndYourBigIdeas

“Southwest Print Collection Show” is at You and Your Big Ideas Gallery in June.

Films June 2014

May 30, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

Cinema La Placita
La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. Thursdays at 7:30pm, $3 suggested donation. CinemaLaPlacita.com
Thu 5: The 39 Steps (1935)
Thu 12: Notorious (1946)
Thu 19: Rear Window (1954)
Thu 26: Dial M for Murder (1954)

“Superman” screens at Sea of Glass, June 13.

Sea of Glass Center for The Arts
330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, SeaOfGlass.org
Fri 6: Angel and the Badman
Fri 13: Superman
Fri 20: Angel On My Shoulder
Fri 27: Growing Cities

The Loft Cinema
3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-7777 (show times recording), 322-LOFT, LoftCinema.com
Sun 1: Caesar and Cleopatra starring Christopher Plummer
Wed 4: Tiny: A Story about Living Small
Fri 6: First Friday Shorts, For No Good Reason, Palo Alto
Sun 8: La Cage Aux Folles
Wed 18: Godzilla
Sun 22: Henry IV part I
Wed 25: The Past is a Grotesque Animal

Pima County Public Libraries
594-5500, Library.Pima.Gov
Fri 6: The New Black (Joyner-Green Valley)

Reid Park Demeester Pavilion
900 S. Randolph Way. SAACA.org. 6pm.
Fri 6: Adventures of Tin Tin
Fri 20: We Bought A Zoo

Music June 2014

May 30, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

V. Lundon @ 2nd Saturdays

Shows listed were available as of press time. See the websites for current info.

2^ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN
Congress Street, 2ndSaturdaysDowntown.com
Sat 14: V. Lundon, Roll Acosta, House Without A Sink

ARMITAGE WINE LOUNGE AND CAFE
2905 E. Skyline Dr #168. 682-9740, ArmitageWine.com
Sun 1: Steff Koeppen
Tue 3: Tommy Tucker
Sun 8: The Hot Club of Tucson
Tue 10: Ashbury
Sun 15: R & P Music Factory
Tue 17: Bryan Dean Trio
Sun 22: Jillian Besset
Tue 24: Naim Amor
Sun 29: Cameron & Carlie

AVA AMPHITHEATER at Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Rd. CasinoDelSol.com

Lady Antebellum @ Ava, June 17.

Fri 6: Whitney Houston Tribute
Fri 13: Gavin Degraw & Matt Nathanson
Tue 17: Lady Antebellum
Fri 20: Los Tucanes de Tijuana
Sun 29: Gran Festival De Folklore Mexicano y Mariachi Featuring Mariachi Vargas

BOONDOCKS LOUNGE
3306 N. 1st Ave. 690-0991, BoondocksLounge.com
Sundays/Tuesdays: Lonny’s Lucky Poker
Mondays: The Bryan Dean Trio
Wednesdays: Titan Valley Warheads
Thursdays: Black Skillet Revue
Fri 6: Angel Diamon and the Blue Disciples
Sat 7: Equinox
Sun 8: Kathy & The Groovetones
Sun 15: Last Call Girls
Fri 20: Jacques Taylor & The Real Deal
Sat 21: Heather Hardy and the Lil’ Mama Band
Sun 22: Ned Sutton & Last Dance
Sat 28: Johnny Ain’t Right

BORDERLANDS BREWING
119 E. Toole Ave. 261-8773, BorderlandsBrewing.com
Thu 5: Peter Biedermann
Fri 6: Chris Andrews
Sat 7: Aztral Folk duo
Thu 12: Two-Door Hatchback
Fri 13: Bob Einweck
Sat 14: Tortolita Gutpluckers
Thu 19: Hank Topless
Fri 20: Southbound Pilot
Sat 21: Tommy Tucker
Thu 26: Widow’s Hill
Fri 27: The Determined Luddites
Sat 28: Shrimp Chaperone

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

CLUB CONGRESS

Uh Huh Her @ Congress, June 5.

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
Wed 4: Ramblin’ Jack Elliot
Thu 5: Uh Huh Her
Sun 8: Painted Palms
Tue 10: The Mowgli’s
Sun 15: Dizzy Wright
Tue 17: Electric Six
Wed 18: Human Behavior Tour Kick Off

LA COCINA
201 N. Court Ave. 622-0351, LaCocinaTucson.com
Saturdays: DJ Herm, Harpist
Wednesdays: Miss Lana Rebel and Kevin Michael Mayfield
Thursdays: Stefan George
Fridays: The Greg Morton Band
Wednesdays, except Wed 2: Miss Lana Rebel and Kevin Michael Mayfield
Sun 8 & 22: Mik and the Funky Brunch

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

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

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

HACIENDA DEL SOL
5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol. 299-1501, HaciendaDelSol.com
Sun 1: Zo & The Soul Breakers
Sun 8: Grams & Krieger
Sun 15: Bryan Dean Trio
Sun 22: Stefan George with Tom Walbank, Jay Trapp
Sun 29: The Incarnations, featuring Michael P, Laeey Lee Lerma & Ralph Gilmore

MAIN GATE CONCERT SERIES
814 E. University Blvd, SAACA.org
Fri 13: Butch Diggs
Fri 27: Jazz Telephone

MONTEREY COURT
505 W. Miracle Mile, MontereyCourtAZ.com
Thu 5: The River Monks

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

RIALTO THEATRE
318 E. Congress St. 740-1000, RialtoTheatre.com

Yuna @ Rialto, June 25.

Wed 4: Neon Trees
Sat 7: Mix Madness w/Enferno
Sun 8: Tech N9Ne
Sun 8: Casey Donahew Band
Fri 13: Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang
Sat 14: Pro/Phen Fest: Evasion, Look To The Sky, Stands With Fists & More
Wed 18: La Santa Cecilia
Thu 19: Cultura Profetica
Sat 25: Yuna
Fri 27: Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta
Sat 28: Malignus Youth – A Benefit for Solar Culture

SKYBAR
536 N. 4th Ave. 622-4300, SkyBarTucson.com
See website for details

SOLAR CULTURE
31 E. Toole Ave. 884-0874, SolarCulture.org
Sat 7: Temple Rites

SURLY WENCH PUB
424 N. 4th Ave., 882-0009, SurlyWenchPub.com
Fri 6: Black Cherry Burlesque
Sat 7: Border Barons, Musk Hog
Sat 14: Fineline Revisited
Fri 20: The Manly Manlesque
Sat 21: Club Sanctuary
Fri 27: Deschtuco, The Old Refrain
Sat 28: Fineline Revisited

Events June 2014

May 29, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

Vibrant sights, rich tastes and pulsating sounds will showcase art of a different color during Splash! charity event on Sat, June 21. photo: SAACA.org

WED 4
TUCSON WALKING TOUR Exploring the Historic Mansions of Main Avenue. $15. 6pm. Meet at the NW corner of Main Ave and Alameda. 625-8365, KruseArizona.com

THU 5
SONORAN DOGS BENEFIT CONCERT Hosted by Integrative Touch for Kids featuring bluegrass band The Sonoran Dogs. $85. 6:30pm. Hacienda Del Sol, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol. 299-1501, IntegrativeTouch.org

FRI 6

THE LUMIES Tucson Pima Arts Council’s arts & business awards. 6:30 pm: reception, ceremony, music (Chica Dust), $35. Just band, 8:30pm. $5. Tucson Museum of Art Plaza, 140 N. Court Ave. 624-0595 x10, TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org.

SAT 7
SUMMER ART CRUISE Central Tucson Gallery Association’s summer of art, with self-guided tours and receptions at galleries in and around downtown. See the website for venues and exhibits. Free. 6pm. CTGATucson.org

WEIRD PLANT SALE Explore a selection of funky plants for sale. 8am-1pm. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

THU 11
REFUGEE 101 INFORMATION NIGHT Learn about the refugee journey and volunteer opportunities with Iskashitaa Refugee Network. Free. 6pm-8pm. Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd. Room E23. Email harvesting@iskashitaa.org to RSVP. 440-0100, HarvestTucson.org

SAT 14
2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN The monthly downtown street festival hosts a variety of food vendors and live, local music. Scott Avenue Stage features: V. Lundon, Roll Acosta, House Without A Sink. Cinema La Placita screens “The Lorax” at Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, 414 N. Toole Ave. Free. 5pm-10:30pm. Along Congress Street, 2ndSaturdays.com

BREW AT THE ZOO: ALES FOR APES Fundraiser for the gibbons’ new habitat. Sample a variety of Craft Beers with live music, food and animal encounters. $20-$65. 6pm-9:30pm. Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way. 881-4753, ReidParkZoo.org

EMERGENCY CIRCUS BENEFIT for Tour to the Rescue: which uplifts the hurt and healing with inspiration, education and empathy by performing shows and teaching workshops to the “undercircussed” everywhere. The troupe of Emergency Circus Technicians delivers inspirational circus shows and creative workshops to hospitals, senior centers, homeless shelters and other places where health and happiness struggle. $5-$25 donation. 7pm. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. EmergencyCircus.com

TUCSON GUITAR FESTIVAL More than 30 guitar performances, and Air Guitar Competition, giveaways, mariachi performances, vendors and more. Free. 10am-7pm. Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. SAACA.org

THU 19
GUIDED HARVESTS AND PLANTINGS Hands on Harvest tour led by Desert Harvesters. $5-$10. 5pm, harvest by foot; 6pm, harvest by bicycle. Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market, 100 S. Avenida del Convento. DesertHarvesters.org

BEAN TREE PROCESSING Demonstrations taught by Barbara Rose of Bean Tree Farm. 4pm-7pm. Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market, 100 S. Avenida del Convento. DesertHarvesters.org

SAT 21
SPLASH! SUMMER CHARITY BENEFIT A fundraiser for The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. Featuring live demos from street artists and ice sculptors. See website for prices. 6pm-10pm. La Encantada, Skyline & Campbell. SAACA.org

THIRD SATURDAY ART FAIR Displays by visiting and Courtyard Artists, music, food and drink. Free. 4pm-8pm. Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. 1st Ave. 360-1880, ManyHandsArtistCoop.com

SAGUARO FRUIT HARVEST Gather and prepare saguaro fruits in the traditional O’odham manner and learn about other desert plants that were important food sources for native people. Native food lunch included. $65-$72. 7am-noon. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd. 883-2702, DesertMuseum.org

SAT 21-SUN 22
BOOK SALE A benefit for Tucson libraries. Free. 8am-noon. Friends of the Pima County Public Library, 2230 N. Country Club. 795-3763, PimaFriends.com

SUN 22
PRE-MONSOON MESQUITE MILLING Harvest before the rains! Experience a native wild food demonstration and more. 6am-9am. Exo Roast Co, 403 N. 6th Ave. DesertHarvesters.org

HARVESTER’S BENEFIT NIGHT Hosted by Tap & Bottle. Taste brews infused with locally sourced native ingredients. A percentage of sales will be donated to Desert Harvesters. Tap & Bottle, 403 N. 6th Ave. DesertHarvesters.org

TUE 24
DIA DE SAN JUAN Experience cultural activities including a procession and blessing of water. Free. 5pm-10pm. Mercado San Agustin, 100 S. Avenida del Convento. 861-4504, VisitTucson.org

THU 26
TUCSON WALKING TOUR Exploring the Historic Barrio Viejo. $15. 6pm. Meet in front of La Pilita, 420 S. Main Ave. 625-8365, KruseArizona.com

SAT 28
SUNSET SATURDAY Featuring food, drink and live local music. $9 admission. 5pm-8pm. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

Ongoing

SUMMER WINE TOUR A 118 day tour of weekly wine tastings and monthly wine dinners beginning Fri, June 6. Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave. 545-0577, MaynardsTucson.com/kitchen/events/

SKYNIGHTS photo: Skycenter.arizona.edu

SKYNIGHTS Nightly tours of the universe as part of the stargazing program. 5pm nightly, lasting approximately four-five hours. $60/adult includes a light dinner. Mount Lemmon Sky Center, see website for directions. 626-8122, Skycenter.arizona.edu

PRIMAVERA COOKS! Support the programs and services of Primavera with a four or five course, wine-paired, gourmet dinner created by some of Tucson’s top chefs. June 1: Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails, 135 S. 6th Ave. June 11: Lodge on the Desert, 306 N. Alvernon Way. June 18: Feast, 3719 E. Speedway Blvd. $125. RSVP to 308-3104 or cooks@primavera.org. Primavera.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 is $20 or $3/visit. 7am-4:30pm. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

Thursdays
CINEMA La PLACITA Classic flicks screened under the stars. See website for titles. La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. $3 suggested donation. 7:30pm. CinemaLaPlacita.com

Performances May 2014

April 30, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

“25 Questions for a Jewish Mother” is at Temple of Music and Art.
photo from ArizonaOnStage.org

ARIZONA ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother shows Fri, May 9-Sun, May 25. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 270-3332, ArizonaOnStage.org

ARIZONA REPERTORY SINGERS Voices at an Exhibition Sun, May 4. $15. Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Rd. 792-8141, ARSingers.org

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Cafe Bohemia is Sat, May 10. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 622-2823, ArizonaTheatre.org

BALLET TUCSON Ballet Tucson II takes place Sat, May 17-Sun, May 18. Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, UA campus, 1737 E. Univeristy Blvd. 903-1445, BalletTucson.org

BERGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Taiwan Benevolent Association of Arizona presents Mother’s Day Concert 2014 on Sat, May 10, 2:30pm. 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. BergerCenter.com

BLACK CHERRY BURLESQUE Tantalizing burlesque performance on Fri, May 2. Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4^th Ave. 882-0009, TucsonBurlesque.com

CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE Peter Pan shows Thu, May 15-Sun, May 18. Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Rd. CYTTucson.org

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

FEMALE STORYTELLERS Mama Mia takes place Wed, May 14. 7pm. $7 suggested donation. Plush, 360 E. 6th St. FStorytellers.com

THE GASLIGHT THEATRE Beach Blanket Bee-Bop continues through June. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428, TheGaslightTheatre.com

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP Southern Comforts continues through Sun, May 4. Loot opens Thu, May 8. The Adventures of Rose Red continues through Sun, June 1. 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 May. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway Blvd. 861-2986, UnscrewedComedy.com

ODYSSEY STORYTELLING SERIES Neighbors: Stories from the ‘Hood shows Thu, May 1. 7pm. Fluxx Studios and Gallery, 416 E. 9th St. 730-4112, OdysseyStoryTelling.com

PCC THEATRE ARTS Wind Ensemble performs Thu, May 1. Orchestra performs Sat, May 3. Chorale & College Singers perform Sun, May 3. Dance Fusion performs Fri, May 9-Sat, May 10. 2202 W. Anklam Rd. 206-6670, Pima.edu/cfa

PUPPETS AMONGUS Wild and Woolly takes place Sat, May 3 and Sun, May 4. The Playhouse, 657 W. St. Mary’s Rd. 444-5538, PuppetsAmongUs.com

THE RED BARN THEATRE Light up the Sky shows Fri, May 9-Sun, May 25. Fri & Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm. $16 general admission, $13 students/seniors/military, $10 on Fridays. 948 N. Main Ave. 887-6239, RedBarnTheatreCompany.com

REVEILLE MENS CHORUS Simply Fabulous shows Sat, May 3-Sun, May 4. $25-$30. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 304-1758, ReveilleMensChorus.org

RHYTHM & ROOTS Roy Bookbinder performs Sun, May 24 at Club Congress. 311 E. Congress St. RhythmandRoots.org

THE ROGUE THEATRE Dante’s Purgatorio continues through Sun, May 11. 738 N. 5th Ave. 551-2053, TheRogueTheatre.org

Tucson Girls Chorus
photo: Dan Williams/Kalare Studio

TUCSON GIRLS CHORUS Sound of Spring, choral concert, takes place Sat, May 10. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 577-6064, TucsonGirlsChorus.org

TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Really Big Just For Kids Grand Finale Concert takes place Sun, May 4. Young Composers Project Reading Sessions takes place Fri, May 16-Sat, May 17. Celebrate the Future takes place Fri, May 9. See website for times, prices, and locations. 882-8585, TucsonSymphony.org

UA’S ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE A Midsummer Night’s Dream continues through Sun, May 4. 1025 N. Olive Rd. 621-1162, web.cfa.arizona.edu/theatre

UA DANCE Spring Collection shows Fri, May 2-Sun, May 4. Adult: $27, Senior/Military: $25, UA Employee: $25, Student: $12. Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd. 621-1162, Dance.Arizona.Edu

Galleries May 2014

April 29, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

ART HOUSE CENTRO A Stroll Through The Barrio opens Sat, May 10. Old Town Artisans Complex, 201 N. Court Ave. 620-1725, OldTownArtisans.com

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

CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Charles Harbutt, Departures and Arrivals continues through Sun, June 1. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 1pm-4pm. 1030 N. Olive Rd. 621-7968, CreativePhotography.org

"Along the Paztaza River," by Jo Anderson, shows at Contreras Gallery through May. photo courtesy Contreras Gallery

“Along the Paztaza River,” by Jo Anderson, shows at Contreras Gallery through May. Image courtesy Contreras Gallery

CONTRERAS GALLERY Prints: Intaglio, Planographic and Relief show Sun, May 3-Sun, May 31 with a reception opening night, 6pm-9pm. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 110 E. 6th St. 398-6557, ContrerasHouseFineArt.com

DAVIS DOMINGUEZ GALLERY Small Things Considered – 22nd Annual Small Works Invitational opens Thu, May 8. Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 154 E. 6th St. 629-9759, DavisDominguez.com

DECO Art for the Garden, featuring artwork by Katherine Hetzel and Monica Hay Cook, displays through Sat, May 31. Tue-Wed, Sat, 11am-4pm; Thu-Fri, 11am-5pm. 2612 E. Broadway Blvd. 319-0888, DecoArtTucson.com

DESERT ARTISANS GALLERY Dreaming In Color opens Tue, May 6. Reception is Fri, May 9, 5pm-7pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-1:30pm. 6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 722-4412, DesertArtisansGallery.com

DRAGONFLY GALLERY Spring Fling opens Fri, May 2 with a reception from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Featuring watercolor artists, Barbara Amyx, Pam Cheeseman, Jennifer Clark, Judy Constantine, Deanna Thibault and Scarlett Taylor; interpretative photographs of nature by photographer Don Knight. 146 E. Broadway Blvd. 628-3164, DragonFlyVillage.org

Detail of Jenny Day’s “Sanctuary.”
Day’s work shows at The Drawing Studio in May.

THE DRAWING STUDIO Resonant Soils and Revision Structures by Jenny Day and Karen deClouet shows Sun, May 3-Sun, May 31 with a reception opening night, 6pm-8pm. Mon-Thu, 10am-4pm; Sat, 1pm-4pm. 33 S. 6th Ave. 620-0947, TheDrawingStudio.org

ETHERTON GALLERY Under The Violet Sky by Bill Lesch, Gail Marcus-Orlen, and Lynn Taber continues through June. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. 135 S. 6th Ave. 624-7370, EthertonGallery.com

JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY. Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition continues through Fri, May 16. Art by Kristin Bauer and Emmett Potter opens Wed, May 28. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 626-4215, CFA.arizona.edu/galleries

LOUIS CARLOS BERNAL GALLERY Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition continues through Fri, May 9. Mon-Thu,10am-5pm; Fri, 10am-3pm. 2202 W. Anklam Rd. 206-6942, Pima.Edu/cfa

MURPHEY GALLERY Luminous Watercolors an exhibit of original watercolors by artists Shannon Russell, Euayne Glinski and Loisanne Keller, opens Sun, May 4 with a reception from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Sun, 12pm-5pm; Tue & Thu, 2pm-4pm or by appointment. St Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART See website for details. $8, adults; free, children under 12, members, military; free to all last Sunday of the month. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019, MOCA-Tucson.org

PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY & STUDIO See website for information. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm. 711 S. 6th Ave. 884-7404, PhilabaumGlass.com

PORTER HALL GALLERY Two Artist Show featuring Troy Boswell and John Culp takes place Fri, May 2-Fri, May 30. Daily, 8:30am-4:30pm. $13, adults; $12, student/senior/military, $7.50, children 4-12; Free, children 3 and younger. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

RAICES TALLER 222 ART GALLERY AND WORKSHOP Gente De La Tierra continues through Sat, May 17. Fri-Sat, 1pm-5pm & by appointment. 218 E. 6th St. 881-5335, RaicesTaller222.webs.com

Blue print of “Eternal Universe,” by Daniel Martin Diaz, shows at Sacred Machine May 10-May 31.

SACRED MACHINE Blue Print for the Future exhibit opens May 10 and runs through May 31. Gallery closes May 31; a farewell celebration takes place May 10, 5pm-10pm. Closing day hours on May 31 are noon-9 p.m. Regular hours are Wed-Fri, 5pm-8pm; Sat, 4pm-9pm. 245 E. Congress St. 777-7403, SacredMachine.com

SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD Experimental Art Show continues through Sun, May 4. WOW: Watch Our Walls opens Tue, May 6. Reception is Fri, May 9, 5pm-7pm. Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. SAWG Gallery, 5605 E. River Rd. 299-7294, SouthernAzWatercolorGuild.com

TRUST GALLERY Unhinged, featuring the art of Archie Sutton, opens Fri, May 2 with a reception from 4pm-8pm. Flying Leap Vineyards, St Philip’s Plaza, 4330 N. Cambell Ave. 602-481-8944, TrustArtAndDesign.com

UA ART MUSEUM MFA Thesis Exhibition continues through Fri, May 16. Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 12pm-4pm. $5 adults; children/students/faculty, free. 1031 N. Olive Rd. ArtMuseum.arizona.edu

WEE GALLERY A.T. Willett, Photographs from the 1980s Archive shows Sat, May 3-Sat, May 31. Thu-Sat, 11am-6pm. 439 N. 6th Ave Suite #171. 360-6024, GalleryWee.com

WILDE MEYER GALLERY Views of the West opens Thu, May 8. Interpretations and Interpretations (Annex) open Thu, May 8. Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr. WildeMeyer.com

WOMANKRAFT ART GALLERY Drawing Down The Muse continues through Sat, May 24. Wed-Sat; 1pm-5pm. 388 S. Stone Ave. 629-9976, WomanKraft.org

YOU AND YOUR BIG IDEAS GALLERY Rhythm and Harmony: New Works by Gavin Hugh Troy takes place Sat, May 3. 174 E. Toole Ave. 629-9230, Facebook.com/YouAndYourBigIdeas

Events May 2014

April 29, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

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
2^nd 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

3^RD 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 1^stAve. 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

Films May 2014

April 28, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

Cinema La Placita
La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. Thursdays at 7:30pm, $3 suggested donation. CinemaLaPlacita.com

A screening of “The Thin Man” kicks off Cinema La Placita’s 15th Season on Thursday, May 8.

Thu 8: The Thin Man (1934) Starring William Powell and Myrna Loy. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Thu 15: The Philadelphia Story (1940) Starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart. Directed by George Cukor.
Thu 22: Charade (1963) Starring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, James Cobern, George Kennedy and . Directed by Stanley Donen.
Thu 29: His Girl Friday (1940) starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. Directed by Howard Hawks.

Exploded View Microcinema
197 E. Toole Ave. 366-1573, ExplodedViewGallery.org
See website for details.

The Loft Cinema
3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-7777 (show times recording), 322-LOFT. LoftCinema.com

“Butter” screens at The Loft Cinema on Sun, May 18.
Photo courtesy of GorgView.com

Thu 1: The Wicker Man
Fri 2: Hot Fuzz, First Friday Shorts: The Golden Gongs Year-End Showdown, Blue Rain
Sat 3: Step Up, Speak Out, End Bullying: PSA Showcase and Awards Event, Who is Dayani Cristal?
Sun 4: Herzog’s Nosferatu the Vampyre
Wed 7: The Final Member, Earthlight
Thu 8: La Strada
Fri 9: Stage Fright, Anita: Speaking Truth To Power, Hateship Loveship, Finding Vivian Maier
Sat 10: The Found Footage Festival Vol. 7, Standardized
Tue 13: Super Duper Alice Cooper
Thu 15: Nights of Cabiria
Fri 16: Locke, Short Peace,
Sat 17: 8 1/2, King Lear
Sun 18: Butter
Wed 21: The Missing Picture
Thu 22: Fellini Satyricon
Sat 24: Amarcord
Thu 29: Ginger and Fred
Sat 31: La Doce Vita

Pima County Public Libraries
594-5500, Library.Pima.Gov
Thu 8: The New Black (Oro Valley)

Sea of Glass Center for The Arts
330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, SeaOfGlass.org
Fri 2: Beyond Right and Wrong
Fri 9: Gasland Part II
Fri 23: The Hidden Enemy: Inside Psychiatry’s Covert Agenda
Fri 30: Edgar Cayce: The Beautiful Dreamer

Galleries April 2014

March 29, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

ARTSEYE GALLERY 6th Annual Curious Camera Event opens Sat, Apr 26. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. 3550 E. Grant Rd. 327-7291. ArtsEye.com

ART HOUSE CENTRO Under the Mezcal Moon, featuring paintings by Sam Esmoer, continues through Thu, Apr 10. Sonoran Spring, paintings and woodblock prints by Amy Novelli, opens with a reception from 7pm-9pm on Sat, April 12; shows through May 8. Mon-Sat, 10am-5:30pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. Old Town Artisans Complex, 201 N. Court Ave. 620-1725, OldTownArtisans.com

“Border Crossings” by Marcy Miranda Janes de Quintanilla shows at Contreras Gallery.

CONTRERAS GALLERY Stargazing With Dung Beetles by Marcy Miranda Janes de Quintanilla displays throughout April. Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 110 E. 6th St. 398-6557, ContrerasHouseFineArt.com

DAVIS DOMINGUEZ GALLERY Paintings by Duncan Martin, watercolors by the late Bruce McGrew and Sculpture by Joy Fox continues through May. Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 154 E. 6th St. 629-9759, DavisDominguez.com

DECO Art for the Garden, featuring artwork by Katherine Hetzel and Monica Hay Cook, exhibits through Sat, May 31. Tue-Wed, Sat, 11am-4pm; Thu-Fri, 11am-5pm. 2612 E. Broadway Blvd. 319-0888, DecoArtTucson.com

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN Art by Barbara Smith shows through Fri, Apr 4. Daily, 10am-4pm. 6300 N. Swan Rd. 299-9191, DeGrazia.org

DESERT ARTISANS GALLERY Desert Spring featuring artists David Brown, Wanita Christensen, Paddie Flaherty, Darlene LeClair, Susan Libby and Margaret Shirer, continues through Sun, May 4. Meet The Artist Series takes place Thu, Apr 3-Sat, Apr 5. Sidewalk Sale takes place Sat, Apr 12, 9am-3pm. Watercolor Demonstration by Susan Meyer takes place Thu, Apr 3-Sat, Apr 5, 11am-2pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-1:30pm. 6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 722-4412, DesertArtisansGallery.com

DIGITAL DOWNTOWN DARKROOM The Happening, a body painting art show, featuring photography, video and sculpted car hoods, continues through Sat, Apr 19. 735 N. Alder Ave. DigitalDowntownArtroom.com

THE DRAWING STUDIO Love Your Mother (Earth) shows Sat, Apr 5-Sat, Apr 26 with a reception opening night from 6pm-8pm. Tue-Sat, 12pm-4pm. 33 S. 6th Ave. 620-0947, TheDrawingStudio.org

ETHERTON GALLERY Under The Violet Sky by Bill Lesch, Gail Marcus-Orlen, and Lynn Taber continues through June. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. 135 S. 6th Ave. 624-7370, EthertonGallery.com

FOUR CORNERS GALLERY Dark Skies: Desert Cosmos, Desertscapes: Narrative Landscapes, Primeria Alta: The Spanish Connection all continue through Wed, Apr 30. The spring reception is Sat, Apr 19, 5:30pm-8:30pm. Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde. 202-3888, TucsonDArt.com

JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition opens Thu, Apr 10. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 626-4215, CFA.arizona.edu/galleries

LOUIS CARLOS BERNAL GALLERY Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition opens Mon, Apr 7 with a reception Thu, Apr 17, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Mon-Thu, 10am-5pm; Fri, 10am-3pm. 2202 W. Anklam Rd. 206-6942, Pima.Edu/cfa

MADARAS GALLERY Zee’s Inlaid Mesquite Furniture & Art with Gems and Fossil by Zee Haag opens Thu, Apr 3 with a reception, 5pm-7pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. 3001 E. Skyline Dr, #101. 623-4000, Madaras.com

“Floating Worlds” by Janaina Tschäpe continues at Museum of Contemporary Art through Sun, Apr 27.
Image courtesy MOCA/Janaina Tschäpe

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Janaina Tschäpe: Floating Worlds continues through Sun, Apr 27. Wed-Sun, noon-5pm. $8, adults; free, children under 12, members, military; free to all last Sunday of the month. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019, MOCA-Tucson.org

OBSIDIAN GALLERY See website for information. Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm. Obsidian Gallery, 410 N. Toole Ave. 577-3598, Obsidian-Gallery.com

PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY & STUDIO See website for information. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm. 711 S. 6th Ave. 884-7404, PhilabaumGlass.com

PORTER HALL GALLERY Paintings by David Scott Allen continues through Wed, Apr 30. Daily, 8:30am-4:30pm. $13, adults; $12, student/senior/military, $7.50; children 4-12, Free; children 3 and younger. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

SACRED MACHINE See website for information. Wed-Fri, 5pm-8pm; Sat, 4pm-9pm. 245 E. Congress St. 777-7403, SacredMachine.com

SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD Experimental Art Show opens Tue, Apr 8. Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. Free. Award reception Thu, Apr 10, 5pm-7pm. SAWG Gallery, 5605 E. River Rd. 299-7294, SouthernAzWatercolorGuild.com

UA ART MUSEUM Master Works on Paper and Fate and Fufillment: Selections from the William Small Gift both open Fri, Apr 25. Luminous Moments: Selections From The George Gregson Gift and The Photography of Ansel Adams continue through Mon, Apr 14. From Real to Surreal continues through Mon, Apr 28. Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 12pm-4pm. $5 adults; children/students/faculty, free. 1031 N. Olive Rd. ArtMuseum.arizona.edu

WEE GALLERY NO Computer, NO Projector, NO Tape, Artworks of OZMA, takes place Sat, Apr 5-Sat, Apr 26. Thu-Sat, 11am-6pm. 439 N. 6th Ave Suite #171. 360-6024, GalleryWee.com

WILDE MEYER GALLERY Season of the Region opens Thu, Apr 3. Amazing Animals opens Thu, Apr 10. Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr. WildeMeyer.com

WOMANKRAFT ART GALLERY Drawing Down The Muse opens Sat, Apr 5. Wed-Sat, 1pm-5pm. 388 S. Stone Ave. 629-9976, WomanKraft.org

YOU AND YOUR BIG IDEAS GALLERY Letters At Large shows Sat, Apr 5-Sat, Apr 26. Thu-Sat, 1pm-4pm. 174 E. Toole Ave. 629-9230, Facebook.com/YouAndYourBigIdeas

Performances April 2014

March 29, 2014 | Marisa Bernal

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music presents Pavel Haas Quartet on Wed, Apr 2. photo: Marco Borggreve

ARIZONA FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC Pavel Haas Quartet performs Wed, Apr 2. Nikita Mndoyants performs Sun, Apr 13. TCC’s Leo Rich Theatre, 260 S. Church Ave. 577-3769, ArizonaChamberMusic.org

ARIZONA ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS Love, Loss, and What I Wore shows Thu, Apr 10-Sun, Apr 27. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 270-3332, ArizonaOnStage.org

ARIZONA OPERA Don Pasquale shows Sat, Apr 12-Sun, Apr 13. TCC’s Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. 293-4336, AZOpera.com

ARIZONA REPERTORY SINGERS Voices at an Exhibition Takes place Sun, Apr 27 and Sun, May 4. $15. See website for locations. 792-8141, ARSingers.org

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Venus in Fur shows Sat, Apr 5-Sat, Apr 26. Café Bohemia is Sat, Apr 12, 9:30pm at The Temple Lounge. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 622-2823, ArizonaTheatre.org

Ballet Tucson’s Spring concert “Dance and Dessert” is Fri, Apr 4-Sun, Apr 6.
photo: Tom Spitz

BALLET TUCSON Spring Concert: Dance and Dessert takes place Fri, Apr 4-Sun, Apr 6. Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, University of Arizona, 1737 E. Univeristy Blvd. 903-1445, BalletTucson.org

BERGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Art Express in collaboration with ASDB presents Big River Fri, Apr 4-Sun, Apr 6. 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. BergerCenter.com

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

BORDERLANDS THEATER Burning Patience continues through Sun, Apr 13. Zuzi’s Dance Theater, 738 N. 5th Ave. 882-7406, BorderlandsTheater.org

CARNIVAL OF ILLUSION Performance take place throughout April. See website for times. Tucson Double Tree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way. 615-5299, CarnivalOfIllusion.com

FEMALE STORYTELLERS Man Up takes place Wed, Apr 16. 7pm. $7 suggested donation. Plush, 360 E. 6th St. FStorytellers.com

FOX THEATRE Tracy Lawrence and John Anderson perform Wed, Apr 2. Nat King Cole Tribute featuring Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli is Fri, Apr 11. Parallax: Michael Howell takes place Sat, Apr 12. Kathy Mattea performs Wed, Apr 16. Laurie Berknew performs Sat, Apr 26. Prices Vary. 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org

THE GASLIGHT THEATRE Beach Blanket Bee- Bop opens Thu, Apr 3. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428, TheGaslightTheatre.com

INVISIBLE THEATRE Olive and the Bitter Herbs opens Tue, Apr 15. 1400 N. 1^st Ave. 882-9721, InvisibleTheatre.com

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP Southern Comforts continues through May. Etcetera: Untitled shows Fri, Apr 4-Sat, Apr 19. 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 April. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway Blvd. 861-2986, UnscrewedComedy.com

ODYSSEY STORYTELLING SERIES The Gun Show takes place Thu, Apr 3. 7:30pm; Free. Fluxx Studios and Gallery, 416 E. 9th St. 730-4112, OdysseyStoryTelling.com

OLD PUEBLO PLAYWRIGHTS 23rd Annual New Play Festival takes place Fri, Apr 4-Sun, Apr 6. $12-$7. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 298-1331, OldPuebloPlaywrights.org

ORACLE PIANO SOCIETY Russian Piano Monuments takes place Sat, Apr 19, 3pm. $10-$25. Desert View Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Dr. 825-5318, SaddleBrookeTwo.com

PCC THEATRE ARTS The Mousetrap shows Thu, Apr 17-Sun, Apr 27. Dr. Mark Nelson performs Thu, Apr 17. Jazz Improv Combos take place Mon, Apr 21. Ben McCartney performs Sun, Apr 27. 2202 W. Anklam Rd. 206-6670, Pima.edu/cfa

“Wild and Woolly” takes place at Puppets Amongus Sat, Apr 26 & Sun, Apr 27. Photo courtesy Puppets Amongus.

PUPPETS AMONGUS Wild and Woolly takes place Sat, Apr 26 and Sun, Apr 27. The Playhouse, 657 W. St. Mary’s Rd. 444-5538, PuppetsAmongUs.com

THE ROGUE THEATRE Dante’s Purgatorio opens Thu, Apr 24. 738 N. 5th Ave. 551-2053, TheRogueTheatre.org

SAFOS DANCE THEATRE Quinque, a five year anniversary celebration performance, takes place Fri, Apr 4-Sat, Apr 5. Pima West Community College Center, 2202 W. Anklam Rd. $12-$14. 481-1656, SafosDance.org

SEA OF GLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Temple Bhajan Band performs Sat, Apr 5. 330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, TheSeaofGlass.org.

SPECIAL HEAD MAGIC SHOW The Tesla Coil group “Circus Amperean” opens the family-friendly magic show. Guest will also have full access to trampoline gym’s facilities. 6pm, $15. Air Time, 3931 W. Costco Dr. SpecialHead.com or AZAirTime.com

SOUTHERN ARIZONA WOMEN’S CHORUS Performances on Fri, Apr 11, 7pm, at Catalina Foothills High School and Sun, Apr 13, 4pm, at Ascension Lutheran Church. $15-$20. 404-3148, SouthernArizonaWomensChorus.org

TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Amy Grant performs Sat, Apr 5. The Ring Without Words takes place Fri, Apr 4 & Sun, Apr 6. See website for times, prices, and locations. 882-8585, TucsonSymphony.org

UA PRESENTS Diana Krall performs Sun, Apr 6. Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli perform Fri, Apr 11. Soweto Gospel Choir performs Fri, Apr 18. Bobby McFerrin performs Sun, Apr 27. Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-3341, UAPresents.org

UA’S ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE Oklahoma! continues through Sun, Apr 6. 1025 N. Olive Rd. 621-1162, web.cfa.arizona.edu/theatre

ZUZI! DANCE COMPANY Annual Spring Concert takes place Fri, Apr 25-Sat, Apr 26. Zuzi’s Little Theater, 738 N. 5th Ave. 629-0237, ZUZIMoveIt.org