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15 things to do in Tucson for Mother's Day
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15 things to do in Tucson for Mother's Day

  • May 5, 2018
  • May 5, 2018

Circus Classes

The Toxiferous Tea Party Incident: A Circus Show at The Circus Academy of Tucson

The Toxiferous Tea Party Incident: A Circus Show at The Circus Academy of Tucson.

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The Circus Academy of Tucson, 400 W. Speedway. Classes for kids and adults in circus arts including aerial silks, trapeze, lyra, juggling, tightrope, stretching, conditioning and more. 4-8:30 p.m. May 12. $20. 1-928-814-9637.

Community Information Day and Mother’s Day Celebration

Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market

Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market

Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market

Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market, 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. Arizona-grown, pesticide-free produce and sprouts, local food vendors, raw honey, fine art, artisans/crafters, handcrafted furniture and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 12. Free. 591-2276.

National Women Build Week

National Women Build Week — Habitat Tucson Build Site, 6909 S. Rade Lane. Women are challenged to devote at least one day to building simple, decent and affordable housing in their local communities. 6 a.m.-1 p.m. May 12. $25. 326-1217, Ext. 210.

Superstars of the ’80s with Michael Jackson and More

Dueling Pianos at The Gaslight Music Hall (copy)
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Superstars of the ’80s with Michael Jackson and More — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Impersonators. 6-8 p.m. May 11 and 12. $35-$100. 529-1000.

Green Valley Milonga

Green Valley Milonga — Las Campanas Social Center, 565 W. Belltower Drive, Green Valley. Argentine tango. BYOB and snacks to share. 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 12. $10. 625-3488.

Salsa/Bachata Dance Class

Salsa/Bachata Dance Class — Tucson Movement Arts

Salsa/Bachata Dance Class — Tucson Movement Arts, 1101 N. Wilmot Road. Free dance lessons start at 9 p.m. followed by social dance. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. March 31. Free. 444-0439.

Salsa/Bachata Dance Class — Tucson Movement Arts

Salsa/Bachata Dance Class — Tucson Movement Arts, 1101 N. Wilmot Road. Free dance lessons start at 9 p.m. followed by social dance. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. May 12. Free. 444-0439.

Hummingbird Banding

River Walk — San Pedro House

River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. The walks are led by The Friends of the San Pedro River. Look for 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. Suitable footwear and water. 8-10 a.m. May 5. Donations accepted. 459-2555. OUTDOORS.

River Walk — San Pedro House

Hummingbird Banding — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. A close-up look as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure and release birds as part of long-term studies of the bird life of this vital migration route. Donations accepted. 4-6 p.m. May 12. Free. 459-2555.

San Pedro River Walk

River Walk — San Pedro House

River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. The Friends of the San Pedro River will conduct interpretive walks to find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. Suitable footwear. 9-11 a.m. Jan. 6. Donations accepted. 459-2555.

River Walk — San Pedro House

San Pedro River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. The walks are led by The Friends of the San Pedro River. Look for 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. Suitable footwear and water. Donations accepted. 8-10 a.m. Saturdays. May 12. Free. 459-2555.

Spring Circus Show

Stilt Class Day

Stilt Class Day at The Circus Academy of Tucson. 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 2. KIDS STUFF

The Circus Academy of Tucson

Spring Circus Show — The Circus Academy of Tucson, 400 W. Speedway. Come check out the amazing circus feats that everyone has learned this semester. 5-7 p.m. May 12. $5. 1-928-814-9637.

The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show

The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show — Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson — Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Ages 15 and up. 6-9 p.m. May 12. $49.95. 1-866-496-0535.

Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater Playhouse

Goose released

Lucy the goose swims in front of a crowd of supporters at her release near the seventh hole of the Skyline Country Club golf course at 5200 E St. Andrews Drive in Tucson, Ariz. Before being found injured about a month ago, Lucy lived at the course for about two years. Photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Photo by Alex McIntyre / For the Arizona Daily Star

Alex McIntyre / For the Arizona Daily Star

Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater Playhouse — Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrews Drive. A full three-course, table-served dining experience; a classic, three-act, interactive comedy murder mystery whodunit and magic performance. 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 13. $75. 861-4800.

Richard Marx

Richard Marx

Richard Marx — AVA Amphitheater. Rock. 8-11 p.m. May 13. $20. 1-855-765-7829. CONCERTS.

Richard Marx

Richard Marx — AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Rock. 8-11 p.m. May 13. $20. 1-855-765-7829.

Wally Lawder and Acoustic Sky: Special Mother’s Day Show

Wally Lawder and Acoustic Sky: Special Mother’s Day Show — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Free CDs for women. 6-9 p.m. May 13. Free. 207-2429.

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day — Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. Girls and women admitted free. Live stunt, comedy/musical shows, living history presentations, historic site tours, train, antique cars and vintage carousel. $14.95 dinner includes prickly pear chicken breast, corn on the cob, side salad and a drink. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13. $20. 883-0100.

“Hairspray” Sing-A-Long

Tucson Festival and Activities Aug. 3-11

Customers in the lobby at the Loft Cinema in Tucson, AZ., where customers wait for their movies. Photo taken Monday, December 28, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

“Hairspray” Sing-A-Long — Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway. On-screen lyrics to sing-a-long and dance-a-long to toe-tapping tunes. Enjoy complimentary fun packs filled with props and surprises to use throughout the movie. Prizes will be awarded for the best “Hairspray”-inspired outfits, and “Mom-osas” will be available for sale at the snack bar. 2-4 p.m. May 13. $10. 322-5638.

18 Tucson places to take your mom for Mother's Day brunch

18 Tucson places to take your mom for Mother's Day brunch

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