5 things to do in Tucson this weekend
Five things to do in the Tucson area for the weekend of July 20-21.
The Loft Cinema's free kids' festival starts this weekend
Sometime in its seven years of existence, The Loft Cinema's childrens' film festival became a highly-anticipated annual tradition not only for the theater, but for Southern Arizona's youngest, most precocious film fans as well.
That's not to say that older, more experienced filmgoers can't enjoy this nine-day celebration of cinema, which changed its name this summer to the Loft Kids Fest. Click here to read the rest of the story.
Attend the Loft Kids Fest Kick Off At Trail Dust Town today at 5:30 p.m. Activities include: A screening of short film "The Adventures of Loop and Rhett," musical entertainment, face-painting, balloon animals and more. Where to go: The Savoy Opera House at Trail Dust Town is located at 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road.
The festival opens with "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," starring Gene Wilder, pictured above at 10 a.m. on Saturday at The Loft Cinema(3233 E. Speedway). Arrive early as seating is limited.
Cost: Free admission and free popcorn; all ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). More information: loftcinema.org, 795-0844.
FESTIVAL LINEUP
- Sunday: "Matilda"; free books courtesy of the Friends of the Pima County Public Library.
- Monday: "The Point"; pre-show games and fun with Mildred and Dildred Toy Store.
- Tuesday: "The Painting"; a special painting activity hosted by Children's Museum Tucson.
- Wednesday: "The Land Before Time"; "Be a Paleontologist" with University of Arizona teacher and "dinosaur discoverer" Rich Thompson.
- Thursday: "A Town Called Panic"; Old West stunt performance with the Pinnacle Peak Pistoleros on the patio.
- Friday: Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid"; bonus short film and create-your-own mustache and hat with Mildred and Dildred Toy Store.
- Next Saturday: "Looney Tunes" on the big screen; free baby carrots courtesy of Whole Foods.
- Next Sunday: "Shrek"; free small Eegee's drinks while supplies last.
Catch a free cowpunk show tonight (July 18)
Cowpunker Eddie Spaghetti, pictured above, was three years removed from graduating Santa Rita High School when he and his buddies hightailed it to Seattle. Their timing was perfect. Tucson-born cowpunk band The Supersuckers caught the first wave of the great Northwest grunge movement and were early sign-ons to the genre's seminal label, Sub Pop.
Not bad for a group of Tucsonans eager to ditch the desert's punishing heat for the rainier climes of Washington State. And yet, Eddie Spaghetti...
Read the rest of the story by the Star's Cathalena E. Burch.
IF YOU GO
What: Eddie Spaghetti in concert with Rich Hopkins.
When: 8 p.m. Friday.
Where: Hotel Congress Plaza, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free; 21 and older only.
Details: Hotel Congress website
Catch Hawaiian band Hapa perform on Sunday
Musical acts with roots from across the Pacific have back-to-back gigs at the Rialto Theatre this week. On Sunday, the Hawaiian band HAPA will perform, with a show that will feature dance, slack key guitar and traditional native chanting. The performance begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $30-$35 through the Rialto box office, 740-1000.
Click here to read the rest of the story by the Star's Gerald M. Gay.
Casas Adobes Plaza to have Boots, Barks 'n' Bagels on Saturday
Farmers Markets
- Monterey Court Farmers Market — 505 W. Miracle Mile. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays and Sundays. 207-2429, Ext. 3.
- The Loft Cinema Farmers Market — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. 8 a.m. Saturdays. 795-0844.
- Arivaca Farmers Market — Main Street, 17000 W. Arivaca Road, Arivaca. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 306-4673.
- Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.
- Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 882-2157.
- Plaza Palomino Farmers Market — Courtyard, 2970 N. Swan Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 327-4676.
- The Saturday Market at The Depot — The Historic Depot at Pastor Plaza next to Maynards Market, 400 N. Toole Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 339-4008.
- Ventana Plaza Farmers Market — 5455 N. Kolb Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 603-8116.
- St. Philip’s Saturday Farmers Market — 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 603-8116.
- Tucson Farmers Market — St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 882-2157.
- Soiree Open-Aire Market — Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1200 N. Campbell Ave. 3-7 p.m. Sundays. 261-1076.
For more events go to Daily Star Calendar.