Please enter your Memorial Day events on our event calendar
by visiting tucson.com/calendar. Deadline for entering your event is May 17.
Many events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.
Comedy
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy Troupe — Unscrewed Theater. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. $5. 289-8076.
Concerts
classical
The University of Arizona Faculty/Staff Choir Spring Concert — Holsclaw Hall. Ballads, Broadway, classical and spirituals. Conducted by Benjamin Hansen. Shantell Petty, pianist. 7-8 p.m. May 6. Free. 546-9611.
Outreach Honor Band — Crowder Hall. 1-3 p.m. May 7. Free. 621-1655.
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Centennial Concert of Baroque Music — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 I-19 Frontage Road. 4-5 p.m. May 7. Included with admission. 377-5060.
SASO: Emily Sun, Violinist — Barber’s Violin Concerto and Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique. 308-6226.
- DesertView Performing Arts Center. 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 7. $25.
- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo del Norte. 3-5 p.m. May 8. $23.
SASO — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Linus Lerner, music director. Brahms, Barber and Berlioz. 7:30-9 p.m. May 7. $24. 825-2818.
UA Wildcat High School Choir — Crowder Hall. 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 7. Free. 621-1655.
Christ Church Ringers, Handbell Ensemble — Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Road. Varied music for five-octave handbell. Donations appreciated. 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. May 8. 888-3173.
Tucson ‘Pops’ Orchestra — DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center. Bring family and friends, blanket or lawn chairs. 7-9 p.m. May 8. Free. 722-5853.
jazz and world
Old Arizona Brass Band Concert — Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St. Period music, instruments, uniforms, offers a living history representation of military and civilian bands of Arizona territory times. RSVP 628-5774 or ahstucson@azhs.gov. 6-7 p.m. May 6. $3.
Reno Del Mar — Geronimo Plaza, 814 E. University Blvd. Guitar and violin in a wide range of latin jazz, Americana, western swing, tango, gypsy, flamenco fusion, bebop and blues. 7-8:30 p.m. May 6. Free. 622-8613.
Steinway Under the Stars: Susan Artemis Trio — Premiere Piano, 2990 N. Swan Road. Jazz. Family friendly. 7-9 p.m. May 7. $15. 445-6597.
Tucson Jazz Society — Brother John’s Beer Bourbon and BBQ, 1801 N. Stone Ave. Local jazz. 3-6 p.m. May 8. Free. 867-6787.
Jovert — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Tucson High Magnet School Steel Band. 7:30-9 p.m. May 11. $25 in advance, $30 door. 825-2818.
Sister Solace — Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S. Scott Ave. Folk based on vocal harmony. 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 13. $10. 622-8364.
popular, rock, country
Pete Seeger Songfest — Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. Jim Scott remembers Pete in song. 7-9 p.m. May 6. $20. 579-7094.
ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA — Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, Sahaurita, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. 8-11 p.m. May 6. $12.50.-$37.50. 294-7777.
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Pops Concert — Catalina Foothills High School Auditorium, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Western songs and the signature rodeo roping. 3-5:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. May 7. $20 premium seats; $18 general; $8 ages 12 and under. 296-6277.
Heartbeat — Monterey Court. Popular and rock oldies. Reservations recommended. 7-10 p.m. May 7. $5. 207-2429.
Peter Biedermann: Tales from the Desert — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. A variety of 6 and 12 string guitars. Noon-1 p.m. May 10. Free. 791-4010.
Oro Valley Concert Series — Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road. Ronstadt Generations. Folk. 6-7:30 p.m. May 12. Free. 797-3959.
The Accidentals — The Sea of Glass Center for the Arts. Alternative acoustic Indie folkish rock. 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 13. $15 in advance; $20 day of. 398-2542.
Dance
Dance Fusion — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Classical to contemporary styles with innovative choreography and contrasting music. 2-4 p.m. May 7; 7:30-9 p.m. May 6 and 7. $10. 206-6986.
Farmers markets
Admission is free unless otherwise noted.
Marana Farmers Co-op Market — 13300 N. Postvale Road, Marana. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily. 460-6292.
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida del Convento. 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525, Ext. 7262.
Heirloom Farmers Market East — Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. 8 a.m.-noon. Fridays. 882-2157.
Catalina Farmers Market and Artworks — 16733 N. Oracle Road. 8 a.m.-noon. Fridays. 1-970-903-0529.
FoodInRoot Farmers Market — Banner-University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 261-6982.
Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.
Heirloom Oro Valley Farmers Market — Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 882-2157.
Plaza Palomino Farmers Market — Courtyard, 2960 N. Swan Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 327-4676.
Arivaca Farmers Market — 17000 W. Arivaca Road. 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 306-4673.
Bear Canyon Open Air Market — Bear Canyon Shopping Center, 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 982-2645.
Heirloom Farmers Market — Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave. 8 a.m.-noon. Sundays. 882-2157.
Santa Fe Square — 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 508-2936.
Farmers Market at the Shoppes at La Posada — 665 S. Park Centre Ave., Green Valley. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays. 603-8116.
El Pueblo Farmers Market — El Rio Health Center parking lot, 101 W. Irvington Road. 3-5 p.m. Mondays. 882-3313.
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Farm Stand — 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-noon. Tuesdays. 622-0525, Ext. 242.
Green Valley Farmers Market — Green Valley Village, 101 S. La Cañada Drive. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 490-3315.
Festivals, events
Agave Heritage Week — Club Congress. All things agave, spirit tastings, food samples, live music, fundraising dinners, educational seminars, and more. 5-11:45 p.m. May 5-8. Free. 622-8848.
Willcox West Fest: Chuck Wagon Cook-Off and Ranch Rodeo — Quail Park, 811 N. Quail Drive, Willcox. Chuck wagon meals, ranch rodeo, wagon rides, horse and pony rides, petting zoo, roping demonstrations, music, blacksmithing, branding demonstrations, historic presentations and much more. 1-7 p.m. May 6; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. May 7; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8. Free. 384-2272.
Kentucky Derby Jazz Party — Brother John’s Beer-Bourbon-BBQ Restarant, 1801 N. Stone Ave. Hat fashion show, jazz, mint julep and buffet. Noon-3 p.m. May 7. $35. 401-3959.
Comic Book Day — Charlie’s Comic Books, 5460 E. Speedway. Meet comic book artists, free sketches, enter the raffle, free comic books. All proceeds benefit Primavera of Tucson. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7. Free. 320-0279.
FilmFest: 600 Mile Ultra Run Across Pacific Northwest with Tucson Runner Brian Stark — Summit Hut, 5251 E. Speedway. Brian Stark, Tucson ultra runner attempting to be the first person to run across all 50 states. Stark is documenting his experience on film and will show a short video of his latest run across Oregon, Washington and Idaho marking 34 states crossed on foot. 11 a.m.-noon. May 7. Free. 325-1554.
Asian Pacific American Cultural Day — Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road. Asian arts, crafts, games and performances. Asian food trucks, drinks and beer for a fee. Noon-7 p.m. May 7. $2. 292-6900.
Comic Afterparty — Bookmans, 6230 E. Speedway. Crafting, local artists, video games tourneys, board games, photo booth, costume contest, and raffles. All ages. Noon-3 p.m. May 7. Free. 748-9555.
Fiestas de Mayo — Downtown Nogales, Morley Ave., Nogales. Family entertainment, food and live music. Noon-11 p.m. May 7. Free. 287-2521.
A Toast to Education — Bodega Pierce Winery, Robbs Road, Willcox. Fundraiser for scholarship, wine tasting, art, bake sale and more. 1-5 p.m. May 7. Free. 253-0210.
Welsh Festival and Pet Food Drive — Flanagan’s Celtic Corner, 2719 E. Broadway. Live Welsh/Celtic music, whisky tasting, bar with beer from Sentinel Peak Brewing, welly wanging competition and more. Pet Food Drive benefits the Hermitage and other local animal rescues. Please bring unopened cans/bags of dog or cat food. Donations appreciated. 2-7 p.m. May 7. Free. 909-7299.
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony’s Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Classic, unique, vintage, customized and decked out motorcycles. All car show registration money is donated to a Tucson children’s charities. 5-9:30 p.m. May 7. Free. 296-0456.
Mother of the Year Luncheon — Westin La Paloma, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. Celebrating the strength and success of mothers who have overcome domestic abuse. Tony Porter speaks about causes of domestic abuse and how our community can help. Luncheon will feature stories of hope presented by a survivor of domestic abuse. Price includes lunch. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 9. $75. 795-8001.
Gabriels Angels Unleash The Love Breakfast — Double Tree Inn at Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Gabriel’s Angels, an organization whose mission is to deliver healing pet therapy to abused, neglected and at-risk children. Call or visit GabrielsAngels.org. 8-9 a.m. May 12. Free. 1-530-336-7124.
Arizona Pathfinders Anniversary Celebration — Sosa Carrillo Fremont House, 151 S. Granada Ave. Bring own meals. Beverages and dessert provided. Mariachi Luz de Luna. 6-8 p.m. May 12. Free. 622-0956.
Fish Fry — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona. Fried or baked fish dinner. Price includes dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit community and veterans. 5-7 p.m. May 13. $9. 762-5652.
Fashion Show- Elements: Earth + Water + Air + Fire — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre. Garments designed and sewn by fashion design and clothing students. 7-8:30 p.m. May 13. $10. 206-6986.
Fitness
OroValley Jazzercise — Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave. Dance-based group fitness program. Price is per month. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays-Saturdays. $35. 390-8455.
Tai Chi for Health — To improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being. $60 for nine week series or $10 per class. 780-6751.
- Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9-10 a.m. Thursdays.
- Resurrection Lutheran Church. 1-2 p.m. Mondays.
- St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Road. 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays.
- Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays.
Hatha Yoga Class — University of Arizona College of Nursing, 1305 N. Martin Ave. All ages and levels welcome. Bring a mat. 5:15-6:15 p.m. May 5. Free. 349-1545.
Walk-Run-Roll — Reid Park. Family friendly event followed by an expo with food, games and entertainment. To benefit Easter Seals Blake Foundation. 7 a.m.-noon. May 7. Free. 327-1529.
Mother’s Day 5K — Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 W. Tangerine Farms Road, Marana. Fun run/walk/jog to celebrate mom with vendors and family activities. Snacks and refreshments provided. All participants are entered to win raffle prizes. All moms get a rose at the finish line. First 200 pre-registered get an event t-shirt. 8 a.m.-noon. May 7. $20. 382-1950.
Seated Tai Chi for Health, Beginner — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Work on leg strength, posture, and balance. Price is for four classes. 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 9. $24. 465-2890.
Tai Chi and Qigong for Health — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Empower yourself to cultivate mental and physical balance, manage chronic pain, and to learn artful forms. 11 a.m.-Noon. Mondays. $8. 298-0190.
Qigong/Tao Meditation — St. Francis in the Foothills. Gentle movements, focused attention and full natural breathing during playful exercises that fosters wellness of the body, mind and spirit. 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays. $75 for nine week series or $10 per class. 780-6751.
Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga — St. Francis in the Foothills Church. To promote peace and healing. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 490-5500.
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention — Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road. Learn how to improve balance, help prevent falls, improve immune function and increase mental focus. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. $10 per day; $35 a month. 742-4600.
Seated Tai Chi for Health, Advanced — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. Advanced class focusing on the internal components. Price is for four classes. 1-2 p.m. May 11. $24. 465-2890.
Kids’ Stuff
Birthday Stamp Design Contest for Kids — The Postal History Foundation, 920 N. First Ave. Print the form from postalhistoryfoundation.org or at the Postal History Foundation. Supplies provided to create stamps to start your collection. The top 15 winners receive great prizes, grand winning design will be made into custom US postage. Ages 5-17. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through July 15. Free. 623-6652.
Kids Create — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Children are encouraged to explore their artistic talent using their hands, minds and imaginations to create something unique. Supplies provided. 4-6 p.m. May 5. Free. 594-5580.
Musical Magic for Kids — Oro Valley Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Canada Drive. Kalimba Kee: An African Elephant and his best friend, a hippo, TSO Brass Quintet. 10-11 a.m. May 7. Free. 797-3959.
Autism Society of Southern Arizona Purrs for Autism — Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St. For autistic children ages 6-12 promoting therapeutic and educational interaction with healthy, sociable cats. Call or e-mail heather@hermitagecatshelter.org to register. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays. Free. 571-7839.
Home Work Help — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Tutoring is drop-in and available for all ages with math, basic science, social studies and writing. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free. 594-5200.
Nightlife
Guitar in the Woods — Woods Memorial Public Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Open mic with local guitarist and students. All musical styles, ages and skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome too. 6:30-8 p.m. May 5. Free. 342-0022.
Tesoro — Brother John’s Beer Bourbon and BBQ, 1801 N. Stone Ave. Latina rumba flamenco rock. 8-11 p.m. May 5 and 12. Free. 867-6787.
The George Howard Band — Brother John’s Beer Bourbon and BBQ. Rock, jazz, blues, pop, R&B and Motown. 8:30-11:30 p.m. May 6 and 13. Free. 867-6787.
Luvhouse — The Flycatcher, 340 E. Sixth St. Underground house music. 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. May 6. $5. 1-843-902-4520.
Mariachi El Quinto Sol — La Parrilla Suiza, 4250 W. Ina Road. 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 7. Free. 572-7200.
Sexy Salsa Saturdays — Five Palms, 3500 E. Sunrise Drive. Dance to salsa, mambo, timba, bachata, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha and kizomba. 9-10 p.m. free dance lessons. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. May 7. $7. 444-0439.
Adult Spelling Bee — Tap and Bottle, 403 N. Sixth Ave. Winner gets a trophy and other prizes. 18 and up. 7-8 p.m. May 10. Free. 344-8999.
20s and 30s Speed Dating — Sir Veza’s Tucson Mall, 220 W. Wetmore Road. Sit down and share interests for a series of short (six minutes), one-on-one interactions. Pre register at pre-dating.com/tucson-sp or contact Tucson@pre-dating.com. 7-9 p.m. May 10. $30. 222-9423.
Kenny Alan Erickson — Delectables, 533 N. Fourth Ave. Rural old time, Chicago blues and Texas swing. 6-9 p.m. May 11. Free. 884-9289.
Twilight Thursdays — Tucson Botanical Gardens. Guest are welcome to bring in beer or wine to enjoy with dinner at the cafe. 5-8 p.m. May 12. $9. 326-9686, Ext. 10.
The Jazz Fungibles — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. 8-11 p.m. May 13. Free. 731-1782.
Outdoors & Recreation
All events are free or included in admission, or vehicle entrance fee, unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional. Bad weather may change or cancel activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets unless otherwise specified.
Meteor Mania — Kitt Peak National Observatory, State Route 86 (Ajo Way) Junction 386. Learn about meteors, comets, meteor showers and touch an actual piece of an asteroid. 10 p.m.-3 a.m. May 5. $45. 318-8736.
Wake up with the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. A guided walk to spot wetland birds, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors. Online registration required. 7:30-9 a.m. May 5 and 12. 615-7855.
Birding — Sweetwater Wetlands, 2667 W. Sweetwater Drive. Look for wetland, desert and migratory birds as well as other wildlife. Online registration required. 7:30-9:30 a.m. May 6. 615-7855.
Reptile Ramble — Tohono Chul Park. Presenters unveil captive reptiles, mostly snakes, inviting the brave an opportunity to touch. Part two, look for lizards while strolling to the tortoise enclosure. 10-11 a.m. May 6 and 13. 742-6455.
A Night Under the Stars — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Bring flashlight and chair. 6:30-7:30 p.m. tour; 7:30-9:30 p.m. star gazing. 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 7. 724-5520.
Hummingbird Banding — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista. A close-up look at the capture, band, weigh, measure and release of the birds as part of long-term study. Donations accepted. 4-6 p.m. May 7. 459-2555.
Outdoor Family Day: Exploring Aquatic Life — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. Use nets, skimmers and buckets to collect water samples and watch the water come to life under the microscope. Families with children ages 5-12. Online registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. May 7. 615-7855.
Tour of Hacienda de la Canoa — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa. Gain insights into the fascinating stories of the people that lived and worked on the ranch. Online registration required. 8:30-10 a.m. May 7 and 10. 724-5520.
Cactus Caravan — Saguaro National Park East. Become familiar with the common cacti. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 8. 733-5153.
A Transit of Mercury — Kitt Peak National Observatory. The shadow of Mercury will actually touch the Earth, see a Transit as Mercury crosses the bright face of the Sun. 9 a.m.-noon. May 9. $5. 318-8736.
Solar Viewing Spectacular — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road. Special telescopes are set up for safe solar viewing and watch as Mercury crosses in front of the Sun. 8-10 a.m. May 9. Free. 615-7855.
Birding at Cienega Creek — Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road, Vail. A guided walk to observe the rich bird life in the diverse habitats. Online registration required. 8-10 a.m. May 10. 615-7855.
Flash, Whoosh, Gush and Growth — Saguaro National Park East. Learn how toads and others depend on the drenchings. 11-11:45 a.m. May 11. 733-5153.
Heritage Area Structures Rehabilitation Tour — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa. Learn about the work that has transformed the structures from deteriorating ruins to functional buildings. Online registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. May 11. 724-5520.
Drive-Thru Geology Tour — Saguaro National Park East. Observe the varied landforms- bajadas, washes and outcrops. 10 and up. 10-11:30 a.m. May 12. 733-5153.
Cactus Hike — Tucson Mountain Park, Camino de Oeste Trailhead, 400 N. Camino de Oeste. A 2 mile hike to view the flowers of the local cacti and learn about the ecology and uses. 12 and up. Online registration required. 7-9:30 a.m. May 13. 615-7855.
Poetry
Creative Writing Graduate Readings — UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. Graduating students read from their work. 7 p.m. May 5 and 6. Free. 626-3765.
Poetry Center Classes and Workshops Reading — UA Poetry Center. Students and instructors read from their work. 7 p.m. May 12. Free. 626-3765.
Social dance
Bachata and Salsa Latin Dance Class — Axé Studio, 2928 E. Broadway. No partner or previous experience necessary to attend beginner drop in classes. 6-8 p.m. May 6 and 13. $10. 396-4864.
Ballroom Dance — Armory Park Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, tango, merengue and cumbia. 21 and up. 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 7. $3. 791-4865.
Contra Dance — First United Methodist Church, 915 E. Fourth St. Introductory lesson at 6:30 p.m.; music begins at 7 p.m. 6:30-10 p.m. May 7. $10 Suggested donation. 270-6758.
Senior Ballroom Dance — Udall Park Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Ken Novak and Ron Wagner. Ages 50 and up. 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 10. $4.50. 551-6154.
Country-Western Dance Instruction for Couples — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Texas two-step, waltz, pony step, 10-step shuffle and other dance steps. Space is limited call 594-5200 to register. 18 and up. 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 10. Free.
Dance the Night Away — Old Pueblo Square Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. For experienced dancers. 7-7:30 p.m. mainstream plus; 7:30-9:30 p.m. with rounds. 7-9:30 p.m. May 10. $6. 887-0842.
Tucson Blues Dancers — Boondocks Lounge. Lessons 7-8 p.m., open dancing from 8-10:30 p.m. 7-10:30 p.m. May 10. Free. 690-0991.
Ballroom Dance — Let’s Dance Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St. Live music. All ages and abilities. 6 p.m. lessons; 7-9:15 p.m. dance. 6-9:15 p.m. May 12. Free. 979-9500.
Theater
Odyssey Storytelling: Again — The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St. Six people are invited to tell ten-minute personal stories on a theme. 7 p.m. May 5. $8. 730-4112.
Shatner’s World — Fox Tucson Theatre. Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and poignant moments, experience William Shatner’s path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon. 7:30 p.m. May 6. $58-114. 547-3040.
Carnival of Illusion: Magic, Mystery & Oooh La La — Lodge on the Desert, 306 N. Alvernon Way. Illusion and laughs. 5:30 and 8 p.m. May 7. $35. 615-5299.
I Ought To Be In Pictures — Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. A Hollywood scriptwriter is surprised when his forgotten past reappears. Last chance: 7:30 p.m. May 7; 3 p.m. May 8. $30. 882-9721.
The Bridge of San Luis Rey — The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. Thornton Wilder’s story of five people who die in the collapse of an Inca rope bridge in Peru. Discussion with cast and director follows all performances. Last chance: 7:30 p.m. May 5-7; 2 p.m. May 7 and 8. $35. 551-2053.
Bad Jews — Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. A dark comedy by Joshua Harmon in which cousins fight, after the death of their beloved grandfather, over a treasured piece of religious jewelry that he hid from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Contains strong language. 8 p.m. May 6; 7:30 p.m. May 7, 13 and 14; 3 p.m. May 8. Through May 22. $27.50. 882-6574.
The Little Mermaid— Crowder Hall. The Disney musical including songs such as, “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” 7 p.m. May 13, 14, 20 and 21; 2 p.m. May 15, 21 and 22. $15. 751-7510.
Black Linen — APCOT Theater, 8892 E. Tanque Verde Road. Tucson Alliance of Dramatic Artists presents John Vornholt’s murder mystery. A psychic’s number one student tries to solve a murder, with the only clue being a piece of black linen. 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 14; 2:30 p.m. May 15. Through May 29. $18. 838-0011, Ext. 2.
Rise of the Sheik — The Gaslight Theatre. Romantic adventure. Call for show dates and times. Through June 5. $8.95-$18.95. 886-9428.
Jack and the Beanstalk — Live Theatre Workshop. Help Jack save his friends and teach the grumpy giant to use his strength and size for good. 12:30 p.m. Sundays. Through June 5. $10. 327-4242.
Rapture, Blister, Burn — Live Theatre Workshop. Three generations of women share their raucous and refreshing approaches to navigating work, love, and family. Contains adult language. 18 and up. 3 p.m. Sundays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. May 5-June 11. $20. 327-4242.
Visual Arts
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Openings
Joel D. Valdez Main Library — 101 N. Stone Ave. Alexandra Gjurasic: Paintings on Display. Inspired by flora of the Sonoran Desert. Through May 31. Reception: 2-5 p.m. May 7. 791-4010.
Joel D. Valdez Main Library — Art With Conviction. Community project for convicted felons to demonstrate they are more than a criminal conviction through art. Through May 31. 791-4010.
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery — 5420 E. Broadway. Mother’s Day Show. Original works inspired by mom. Through June 5. Reception: 5-7 p.m. May 6. 299-7294.
Tucson Botanical Gardens — Randy Larson Photographs. Through May 30. Reception: 5-7 p.m. May 12. 326-9686, Ext. 10.
Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library — 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Transformation. Works in mixed media and artists books by Jo Andersen “What Has Value” explores three generations of Jo Andersen’s family. Through May 31. 594-5275.
Galeria Senita inside Arte de la Vida — 37 N. Tucson Blvd. Small Works and Paintings by Kyle Johnston. Assemblage, collage and painting. Through July 30. Reception: 5:30-8 p.m. May 7. 398-6720.
Tucson Desert Art Museum — 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Snap 2: Visualize History Through the Art of Vintage Ads. Historical look at the migration of early health seekers to Tucson and contemporary art reactions to Aunt Jemima ads. Through Oct. 30. $10. 202-3888.
Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park — Native Illuminations. Works in oils, pastel and charcoal by Matthew Moutafis. May 6-June 1. 615-7855.
Contreras Gallery — 110 E. Sixth. St. Different But Familiar. A variety of paintings and mixed media. May 10-28. Reception: 6-9 p.m. May 7. 398-6557.
Lionel Rombach Gallery — 1031 N. Olive Road. “Amuletos Through the Frontera” Exhibit Reception. Stories of migrants crossing the Arizona/Mexico border, and the amulets they carry, narrated textually by Manuel Martín Barros and visually by Joaquin Perez-Blanes. May 11-17. Reception: 3-4 p.m. May 10. 626-4215.
Receptions
WomanKraft Art Center — 388 S. Stone Ave. Drawing Down the Muse. Women artists with art in all mediums. Through May 28. Reception: 7-10 p.m. May. 7. 629-9976.
Et Cetera
Art Now with Paul Ivey: Outsider Art and the Search for Spiritual Connection — MOCA. Guests are encouraged to participate, share, and engage in this playful rendition upending the traditional art history lecture format. Admission includes beer, wine and snacks. 6-7 p.m. May 5. $15. 624-5019.
Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition — Pima Community College (PCC) Center for the Arts. Students from all PCC campuses in a juried exhibition. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5; 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. May 6. 206-6942.
Friday Art Talks — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Presentation considers how artists have responded to outer space and examines our understanding of the universe. 18 and up. 2-3 p.m. May 6. 594-5420.
Sonoran Sizzle — Desert Artisans’ Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. Works by Wanita Christensen, Darlene LeClair, Susan Libby, Emely McConkey, Richard Rohrbough and David Thekan. Reception: 5-7 p.m. May 6. 722-4412.
Patriarchs by Proxy: Craig Cully New work — Wee Gallery, 439 N. Sixth Ave. Portraits of men, patriarchal proxies that offer a kind of anchor for his ethical compass after the sudden loss of his father earlier this year. 6-11 p.m. May 7. 360-6024.
Trunk Show with Tad Lamb — Desert Artisans’ Gallery. Watercolor and prints. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7. 722-4412.
Artistic Expression Under Glass: Mountain Scene — Tucson Botanic Gardens. Bonnie Pisik, contemporary artist teaches reverse painting under glass. 10 a.m.-noon. May 10. $55. 326-9686, Ext. 18.
