30 things to do this month in and near Tucson
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There's no reason to be bored her in Tucson.
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Your kids can get their faces painted while you enjoy free Mexican hot chocolate and see art provided by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance.
What: Dia De Los Muertos
When: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: Free
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Get your family together for a free lesson on how to make glass magnets with your drawing or picture of choice. The magnets make great locker decorations.
What: Marvelous Magnets
When: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Quincie Douglas Library, 1585 E. 36th St.
Cost: Free
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Six storytellers come together to share their dirty laundry.
What: Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Dirty Laundry
When: Thursday, Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: General admission is $8 and students pay $6. Buy your tickets here.
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Tucson Comic-Con is back for a ninth year. Get your friends or family together for a weekend of gaming, celebrities, a costume contest and so much more.
What: Tucson Comic-Con 2016
When: This is a weekend-long event
• Friday, Nov. 4, 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: $35 for adult weekend memberships (14+), $10 for children weekend memberships (9-13), and kids 8 and under enter for free with a paying adult. Day passes are available and will be on sale the day of the convention.
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Loft Cinema is showing the film as part of its free family-friendly monthly series, Loft Jr. Participate in the activities before the show at 9:15 a.m.
What: Free Screening of The Book of Life
When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
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Tucson's All Souls Procession is for anyone that wants to mourn a deceased friend, lover, pet or family member. Actually, it's for anyone that wants to experience one of Tucson's biggest events. Everyone is welcome to embrace Tucson's culture.
What: All Souls Procession & Finale Ceremony
When: Sunday, Nov. 6, 4-10 p.m.
Where: Check out the route map here.
Cost: Free
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Creative Tribe Workshop hosts a "bonfire" meetup for people to complete unfinished projects or find space to work every first Monday of the month. There will be pastries, coffee and brainstorming exercises.
What: November Bonfire
When: Monday, Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cartel Coffee Lab, 2516 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Advance tickets are $5 and $7 on the day of the event. Buy your tickets here.
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Every vote matters so make yours count by filling out your ballot. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., find Just about everything you need, including a link to find your polling place here, and don't forget to take your ID.
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Tipsy Picassos is hosting a painting party inspired by the dark side at Borderlands Brewing Company.
What: Dark Side Painting Party!
When: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.
Where: Boderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $30 per painter. You can buy your ticket here, don't forget to add "Dark Side" in the PayPal notes.
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During Loft Film Fest, you'll be able to watch the classic "Ghostbusters" on the big screen and you'll get to meet the Arizona Ghostbusters.
What: Ghostbusters (1984) in 70MM!
When: Thursday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: General admission is $10 and Loft members pay $8.
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Take your kiddo to learn about Frida Kahlo and participate in some hands-on activities. Explore the gardens beforehand for some inspiration.
What: Family Fun Day!
When: Friday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Included in admission ($13 for adults, $12 for students/seniors/military, $7.50 for children 4-17 and free for members).
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Saguaro Market is open this weekend. Go find a poster for your room, a cute gift for a friend or something you don't need but really want.
What: Saguaro Market
When: Open all weekend
• Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Saguaro Market, 657 W. St. Mary’s Rd.
Cost: Prices depend on the item.
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Guests get into the Tucson Museum of Art for free during Sundaze @ TMA. Enjoy the no-host mimosa bar, the music performances and the many activities.
What: Sundaze @ TMA
When: Sunday, Nov. 13, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Free
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Tumacácori National Historical Park is hosting Full Moon Night. This is your chance to experience the mission grounds after dark under the full moon with your friends or join the optional guided lantern tour at 6:30 p.m.
What: Tumacácori Full Moon Night
When: Monday, Nov. 14, 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Rd.
Cost: Free for anyone under 16 and $5 for everyone 16 or older.
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Go to Tohono Chul for an hour of outdoor yoga.
What: "Fall" Back To Yoga!
When: Every Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Cost: $8 plus the cost of admission ($10 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, $5 for students with ID, $8 for seniors 62+ and free for children under 5).
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Meet and learn about Arizona venomous reptiles at at library.
What: Venomous Reptiles of Arizona
When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Woods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N. 1st Ave.
Cost: Free
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High schoolers are welcome to go to MOCA for homework help, hang out and watch art videos.
What: MOCA Minor Mutiny
When: Every Thursday, Nov. 17, 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free
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The 31st Annual Holiday Artisans Market is back with jewelry, pottery, fine art and more. Admission to the Tucson Museum of Art is free and open to everyone that weekend.
What: 31st Annual Holiday Artisans Market
When: This is a weekend-long event (Nov. 18-20) open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Museum is free but the items for sale are not. Bring money to make purchases.
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El Tour de Tucson attracts bicyclists from all over the world. Participate in the race or cheer from the sidelines.
What: El Tour de Tucson
When: Saturday, Nov. 19, times vary by distance.
Where: Pick your distance here.
Cost: Find registration information here. Registration ends Friday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.
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The first ever Fall into Winter: Family Fun Walk and Day in the Park is this weekend. Start with a family-friendly walk and then jump in the bounce houses, enjoy the food trucks, listen to music and more
What: Fall into Winter: Family Fun Walk and Day in the Park
When: Sunday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: River Front Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane
Cost: The walk is free and passes are for accessing the fun after the walk. Find passes here.
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Bookmans Grant is hosting a Writers Union Workshop where people are welcome to present essays, poetry and other forms of the spoken word.
What: Writers Union Workshop
When: Monday, Nov. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Bookmans Grant, 1930 E. Grant Rd.
Cost: Free
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Go to the Joel D. Valdez Main Library to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons.
What: Dungeons & Dragons
When: Tuesday, Nov. 22, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free
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Before you stuff your face with mashed potatoes, go to IBT's for drag queens, go go boys and whiskey drink specials.
What: IBT'S BLACK(out) WEDNESDAY
When: Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: IBT's, 616 N. 4th Ave.
Cost: No cover
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Let Maynards Kitchen worry the food prep. There will be starters, a main course (turkey, of course), dessert and wine.
What: Maynards Thanksgiving
When: Thursday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: $49 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under.
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Gilmore Girls is back with four 90-minute episodes and all you need is Netflix and take-out (unless you're still stuffed from Thanksgiving). It doesn't matter if you're Team Jess, Dean or Logan, as long as you're Team Gilmore Girls.
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Get a group of six people and head to the Hilton El Conquistador to make a gingerbread house.
What: Gingerbread Workshop
When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: $50 for a group of six nonmembers and $45 for a group of six members. Register here before they run out of room.
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Anyone over 21 (have your ID ready) is welcome to bring a yoga mat to Pueblo Vida Brewing for an hour of yoga and then a pint of beer.
What: Pints & Poses
When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, 115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: $5
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Do some free hot yoga at Rooted.
What: Hot Power Yoga
When: Monday, Nov. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Rooted Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 1600 N. Tucson Blvd. #120
Cost: Free
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Casa Film Bar is inviting the biggest "Friends" fans to battle it out against hundreds of fans for the title of "Ultimate Fan." Are you ready?
What: Trivia Night: The One with Friends
When: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
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Get to know the University of Arizona a little better by touring the grounds for works of art.
What: UA In-Dept Tour: Art Works
When: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Visitor Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave.
Cost: Free. Registration is required, do it here.
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Your kids can get their faces painted while you enjoy free Mexican hot chocolate and see art provided by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance.
What: Dia De Los Muertos
When: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: Free
Get your family together for a free lesson on how to make glass magnets with your drawing or picture of choice. The magnets make great locker decorations.
What: Marvelous Magnets
When: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Quincie Douglas Library, 1585 E. 36th St.
Cost: Free
Six storytellers come together to share their dirty laundry.
What: Odyssey Storytelling Presents: Dirty Laundry
When: Thursday, Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: General admission is $8 and students pay $6. Buy your tickets here.
Tucson Comic-Con is back for a ninth year. Get your friends or family together for a weekend of gaming, celebrities, a costume contest and so much more.
What: Tucson Comic-Con 2016
When: This is a weekend-long event
• Friday, Nov. 4, 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: $35 for adult weekend memberships (14+), $10 for children weekend memberships (9-13), and kids 8 and under enter for free with a paying adult. Day passes are available and will be on sale the day of the convention.
Loft Cinema is showing the film as part of its free family-friendly monthly series, Loft Jr. Participate in the activities before the show at 9:15 a.m.
What: Free Screening of The Book of Life
When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:15-11:30 a.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Tucson's All Souls Procession is for anyone that wants to mourn a deceased friend, lover, pet or family member. Actually, it's for anyone that wants to experience one of Tucson's biggest events. Everyone is welcome to embrace Tucson's culture.
What: All Souls Procession & Finale Ceremony
When: Sunday, Nov. 6, 4-10 p.m.
Where: Check out the route map here.
Cost: Free
Creative Tribe Workshop hosts a "bonfire" meetup for people to complete unfinished projects or find space to work every first Monday of the month. There will be pastries, coffee and brainstorming exercises.
What: November Bonfire
When: Monday, Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cartel Coffee Lab, 2516 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Advance tickets are $5 and $7 on the day of the event. Buy your tickets here.
Every vote matters so make yours count by filling out your ballot. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., find Just about everything you need, including a link to find your polling place here, and don't forget to take your ID.
Tipsy Picassos is hosting a painting party inspired by the dark side at Borderlands Brewing Company.
What: Dark Side Painting Party!
When: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.
Where: Boderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $30 per painter. You can buy your ticket here, don't forget to add "Dark Side" in the PayPal notes.
During Loft Film Fest, you'll be able to watch the classic "Ghostbusters" on the big screen and you'll get to meet the Arizona Ghostbusters.
What: Ghostbusters (1984) in 70MM!
When: Thursday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: General admission is $10 and Loft members pay $8.
Take your kiddo to learn about Frida Kahlo and participate in some hands-on activities. Explore the gardens beforehand for some inspiration.
What: Family Fun Day!
When: Friday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Included in admission ($13 for adults, $12 for students/seniors/military, $7.50 for children 4-17 and free for members).
Saguaro Market is open this weekend. Go find a poster for your room, a cute gift for a friend or something you don't need but really want.
What: Saguaro Market
When: Open all weekend
• Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Saguaro Market, 657 W. St. Mary’s Rd.
Cost: Prices depend on the item.
Guests get into the Tucson Museum of Art for free during Sundaze @ TMA. Enjoy the no-host mimosa bar, the music performances and the many activities.
What: Sundaze @ TMA
When: Sunday, Nov. 13, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Free
Tumacácori National Historical Park is hosting Full Moon Night. This is your chance to experience the mission grounds after dark under the full moon with your friends or join the optional guided lantern tour at 6:30 p.m.
What: Tumacácori Full Moon Night
When: Monday, Nov. 14, 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Rd.
Cost: Free for anyone under 16 and $5 for everyone 16 or older.
Go to Tohono Chul for an hour of outdoor yoga.
What: "Fall" Back To Yoga!
When: Every Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Cost: $8 plus the cost of admission ($10 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, $5 for students with ID, $8 for seniors 62+ and free for children under 5).
Meet and learn about Arizona venomous reptiles at at library.
What: Venomous Reptiles of Arizona
When: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Woods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N. 1st Ave.
Cost: Free
High schoolers are welcome to go to MOCA for homework help, hang out and watch art videos.
What: MOCA Minor Mutiny
When: Every Thursday, Nov. 17, 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free
The 31st Annual Holiday Artisans Market is back with jewelry, pottery, fine art and more. Admission to the Tucson Museum of Art is free and open to everyone that weekend.
What: 31st Annual Holiday Artisans Market
When: This is a weekend-long event (Nov. 18-20) open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Museum is free but the items for sale are not. Bring money to make purchases.
El Tour de Tucson attracts bicyclists from all over the world. Participate in the race or cheer from the sidelines.
What: El Tour de Tucson
When: Saturday, Nov. 19, times vary by distance.
Where: Pick your distance here.
Cost: Find registration information here. Registration ends Friday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.
The first ever Fall into Winter: Family Fun Walk and Day in the Park is this weekend. Start with a family-friendly walk and then jump in the bounce houses, enjoy the food trucks, listen to music and more
What: Fall into Winter: Family Fun Walk and Day in the Park
When: Sunday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: River Front Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane
Cost: The walk is free and passes are for accessing the fun after the walk. Find passes here.
Bookmans Grant is hosting a Writers Union Workshop where people are welcome to present essays, poetry and other forms of the spoken word.
What: Writers Union Workshop
When: Monday, Nov. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Bookmans Grant, 1930 E. Grant Rd.
Cost: Free
Go to the Joel D. Valdez Main Library to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons.
What: Dungeons & Dragons
When: Tuesday, Nov. 22, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free
Before you stuff your face with mashed potatoes, go to IBT's for drag queens, go go boys and whiskey drink specials.
What: IBT'S BLACK(out) WEDNESDAY
When: Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: IBT's, 616 N. 4th Ave.
Cost: No cover
Let Maynards Kitchen worry the food prep. There will be starters, a main course (turkey, of course), dessert and wine.
What: Maynards Thanksgiving
When: Thursday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: $49 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under.
Gilmore Girls is back with four 90-minute episodes and all you need is Netflix and take-out (unless you're still stuffed from Thanksgiving). It doesn't matter if you're Team Jess, Dean or Logan, as long as you're Team Gilmore Girls.
Get a group of six people and head to the Hilton El Conquistador to make a gingerbread house.
What: Gingerbread Workshop
When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: $50 for a group of six nonmembers and $45 for a group of six members. Register here before they run out of room.
Anyone over 21 (have your ID ready) is welcome to bring a yoga mat to Pueblo Vida Brewing for an hour of yoga and then a pint of beer.
What: Pints & Poses
When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, 115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: $5
Do some free hot yoga at Rooted.
What: Hot Power Yoga
When: Monday, Nov. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Rooted Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 1600 N. Tucson Blvd. #120
Cost: Free
Casa Film Bar is inviting the biggest "Friends" fans to battle it out against hundreds of fans for the title of "Ultimate Fan." Are you ready?
What: Trivia Night: The One with Friends
When: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Get to know the University of Arizona a little better by touring the grounds for works of art.
What: UA In-Dept Tour: Art Works
When: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Visitor Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave.
Cost: Free. Registration is required, do it here.
Tucson to get a Teso Life store
