FESTIVALS AND ACTIVITIES
$3 After 3pm — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Mention $3 after 3 to get the special. 3-5 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28. $3. 629-0100. thewildlifemuseum.org.
The Manhattan Short Film Festival — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. The audience will not only be watching, but judging as well. Each audience member will be handed a voting card upon entry and asked to vote for the one film they feel should win. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 27. $9.75. 322-5638. loftcinema.org.
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Philly Cheese steak dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 Family Home, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona de Tucson. Philly cheese steak, cheesy tater tots or parmesan fries, dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit veterans and community. 5-7 p.m. Sept. 28. $9. 762-5652. post109.org.
Mayor Rothschild's Homebuyer Expo — Catalina High School, Hines Gym, 3645 E. Pima St. Information on homebuyer assistance programs, qualifying for a mortgage, and improving your credit score. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 791-4201. mayorrothschild.com.
Oktoberfest— Arizona Beer House, 150 S. Kolb Road. Arizona-brewed, German-style craft beers, German-inspired cuisine by Haus of Brats, Oktoberfest food truck options by Sazon El Cebo-Yon, desserts by Udder Delights, jumping castle with obstacle course, 2 p.m. Juju Fontaine, 7 p.m. Bouncing Czechs, 9 p.m. Hank Topless, stein raise contests/prizes, faceprinting and balloon twisting. Noon-11:45 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 207-8077. facebook.com.
Tucson Pride Presents Pride in the Desert — Reid Park Demeester Outdoor Performance Center, 900 S. Randolph Way. Over 50 non-profit, retail, community resources and food vendors. A variety of entertainers, local artists and headlining acts will be performing. Noon-9 p.m. Sept. 29. $20. 329-5047. tucsonpride.org.
Community Playhouse Fundraiser — The Community Playhouse, 1881 N. Oracle Road. Music, dancing, refreshments and raffle prizes. 2-4 and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 29. $20. 887-6239. communityplayerstucson.org.
Freecycle Swap — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Swap your unused, in good condition items. No large items like refrigerators or motorcycles. 2-4 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 594-5305. library.pima.gov.
Friends & Family Fiesta — Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct. VIP access to the Zoo, food, drinks, entertainment, prizes, activities and more. Hosted by The Apex Real Estate Network. Call to RSVP. 4-7 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 441-3993. apexaz.com.
Marana-Foothills Optimist Club Pumpkin Race at the Marana Farm Festival — Marana Heritage River Park Farm, 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive, Marana. Races will be run every 15 minutes, starting at 4:15 p.m. and every 15 minutes after that, depending on the number of racers ready to go. If you don’t have a pumpkin and wheels, we have a very limited number for purchase for $20. Please contact info@maran-foothillsoptimistclub.com for availability. Decorating materials will also be available for no charge. 4-8 p.m. Sept. 29. $10. 419-5800. marana-foothillsoptimistclub.com.
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony's Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Food, music and cars. 6-9 p.m. Sept. 29. Free. 296-0456. thegaslighttheatre.com.
Steampunk GLOW! — Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. Glowing sculptures, multi-media installations, theatrical performances and music. Dress up in glowing costumes. 7-11 p.m. Sept. 29. $20. 623-6732. trianglelranch.com.
Mini Psychic Fair — Church of Mankind, 1231 S. Van Buren Ave. Variety of readings-crystal ball, sea shells, sparkle, rocks, Egyptian sand, abstract art, and Pyschometry. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 30. Free entry; $20 for 15 minute reading. 461-2910.
Tucson Heritage Food and Wine Festival — Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Beers, wines and spirits prepared by local vintners and brewers. 5-8 p.m. Sept. 30. $65. 529-3500. haciendadelsol.com.
SAHBA Fall Home and Garden Show — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Over 300 exhibitors in home improvement trends, remodeling and landscaping. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7. $8. 795-3025. sahbahomeshow.com.
