FESTIVAL AND ACTIVITIES
Third Thursday: Record Swap — Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave. Local record stores: Old Paint Records, Studio G Vinyl Records, Wooden Tooth Records, and Baby Gas Mask Records, LLC will be on-site with records for sale, or come and swap records. 6-8 p.m. May 17. Free. 624-5019. facebook.com.
Abbett Film Choices Discussion Group — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Discussion of films recommended by library staff and group members. 1-2:30 p.m. May 18. 594-5200.
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Sons of The American Legion Chicken Fried Steak Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona. Price includes dessert and beverage. Proceeds support veterans and community causes. 5-7 p.m. May 18. $9. 762-5652. post109.org.
Stylistics Car Club 1st Annual Car Show and Fund Raiser — American Eat Co., 1439 S. Fourth Ave. Over 30 awards to be given out, as well as 50/50 raffle and great door prizes. Show is to benefit needy families during this upcoming 2018 Holiday Season. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 19. Free. 833-8869.
5th Annual San Ysidro Festival — Mission Garden: Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace, 946 W. Mission Lane. See the harvested wheat, threshing, and winnowing. Dedication of the Mexican and Chinese gardens, mariachi music, Tohono O’odham National Basket Dancers, a tree and plant sale. 9-11:30 a.m. May 19. $5. 971-2385. tucsonsbirthplace.org.
Tucson Palooza — Reid Park DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, 900 S. Randolph Way. Information and vendors about who mental health effects and what it means for everyone. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 19. Free. 396-2310. tucsonpalooza.org.
Ward 3 Resource Fair — Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center, 2160 N. Sixth Ave. Sign up for utility reduction programs, learn how you can put money back in your pocket, bookmobile available for kids and they can sign up for a library card. 9 a.m.-noon. May 19. Free. 791-3247.
Travel Like a Pro: Angel Castellanos — Summit Hut, 7745 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Travel smart, travel like a pro. 10 a.m.-noon. May 19. Free. 325-1554. facebook.com.
Doggie Shorts - A Furry Film Fest (Encore Screening) — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Compilation of 30 second to 10 minute short films and videos from around the world featuring dogs. Benefits Handi-dogs service training programs. 2-3:30 p.m. May 19. $20. 795-0844. doggieshorts.org.
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony's Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Food and music. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 6-9 p.m. May 19. Free. 296-0456. littleanthonysdiner.com.
Nature at Night and Archery After Dark — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Learn how animals are adapted to night life in the desert through different activities and live animal encounters. Pants and closed-toe shoes are required for the hike. Ages 9 and up can participate in Archery After Dark. Compound bows and arrows are provided. 6-8 p.m. May 19. $10. 629-0100. thewildlifemuseum.org.
Party for the Planet — Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Craft beer and wine tastings, music and tour the grounds. 6-10 p.m. May 19. $40. 883-1380. desertmuseum.org.
Old School Prom — El Casino Ballroom, 437 E. 26th St. Master Mixx, photo booth, Groove prizes and a crowning of a king and queen. $5 of the ticket money going to the Educational Enrichment Foundation to help TUSD students pay off overdue lunch balances. 8-11:45 p.m. May 19. $35. 722-5486. eventbrite.com.
$10 Microchipping — Medella Vina Ranch, 4450 S. Houghton Road. Dogs must be on leash and cats in carriers. It is recommended that pets be vaccinated prior to taking to public gatherings. Microchip registration is included and free for life, including updates, thanks to Foundanimals.org registry. Hosted by No Kill Pima County. 9 a.m.-noon. May 20. $10. 477-7401. facebook.com.
Tucson Originals Restaurants Present: Whiskey & Smoke — Trident Grill III, 250 S. Craycroft Road. Experience a variety of smoked appetizers and spirits provided by some of Tucson’s best chefs and distillers. Ticket price includes food and drinks at the event. 2-6 p.m. May 20. $30. 402-9642. localfirstaz.com.
Cooking With Prickly Pear — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A live cooking demonstration will show you how to prepare and cook prickly pear. 3:15-3:45 p.m. May 20. Free. 733-5158.
This Is Spinal Tap Sing-A-Long — Loft Cinema. Come dressed in the finest, spandex-iest heavy metal outfit, and strain your brain with rockin’ Spinal Tap trivia before the movie, featuring a Tap-tastic vinyl prize, courtesy of Wooden Tooth Records. 7:30-9 p.m. May 20. $6. 322-5638. loftcinema.org.
Abbett Game Night — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library. Board games and card games. All ages. 6-7 p.m. May 21. Free. 594-5200.
Fun and Games for Seniors — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library. Seniors get together to play dominoes. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 22. Free. 594-5200. library.pima.gov.
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training — Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 635 W. Roger Road. Training to help prevent a potentially deadly snakebite. Price includes initial training and follow-up session if necessary. Each dog must have their own handler. 5-9 p.m. Thursdays. May 8-Sept. 25. $105; $85 second dog registration. 327-6088. hssaz.org.
Bingo Night — WomanKraft Art Center, 388 S. Stone Ave. With entry price receive the first bingo card. Additional cards are $1 each. Prizes include plants, art, homemade treats and more. 7-9 p.m. May 25. $5. 629-9976. womankraft.org.
