Five things to do in Tucson this weekend
Five things to do in the Tucson area for the weekend of June 8-9.
1. Go see the Masters of Madness tour
Phoenix-based shock-rock singer Alice Cooper will team up with a musician in the same vein, Marilyn Manson, at AVA. The show begins at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $35 through $75 at http://tickets.solcasinos.com
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2. Listen to local band The Cordials
Local band The Cordials are pulling double duty this weekend with a $5 show at Borderlands Brewing Co., 119 E. Toole Ave., at 7 p.m. Friday and a free concert at 9 p.m. Saturday at Che's Lounge, 350 N. Fourth Ave. Visit their Facebook page.
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3. Enjoy an urban street fest at Second Saturdays
Second Saturdays Downtown will have free music, street vendors, FC Tucson soccer showdown and a free kids area starting in the evening. For street maps, parking and more about the event go to their website.
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4. Titan Missile Museum
The Titan Missile Museum, which is in Sahuarita, is hosting a "Moonlight Madness" event Saturday.
The seven-story rocket will be lighted, kids can launch seltzer rockets and visitors can sample space food and even take the astronaut test and enter the control room.
The event, from 5 to 9 p.m., with the last tour starting at 8, is $7 for adults and free for kids younger than 13, but reservations are required. If you can't make it to Saturday's Moonlight Madness, three more are planned - they'll be July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14.
Call 625-7736 or email info@titanmissilemuseum.org to make reservations.
5. Save money on healthy food at Farmers Markets
There are ways to get healthy food without breaking the bank. The Star's Angela Pittenger, Centsible Mom, discusses ways to save money by visiting one of the many farmers markets and discount stores.
The former Tucson Farmers Market (now Heirloom Farmers Markets) at St. Philip's Plaza has been a popular Sunday event at the River Road-Campbell Avenue intersection. For the summer the market, located at 4280 N. Campbell Ave., is open from 8 a.m.-noon. on Saturdays. For more information call 603-8116. See a list of farmers markets in the area.