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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 04.13.2007
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"Growing Cactus, Agaves and Aloes" — Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 1-2 p.m. April 13. Free. 626-5161.
Utterback Middle School Jazz Band — 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. 4-6:30 p.m. April 13. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 145.
ArtWorks Academy benefit — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Hosted by Arizona Daily Star cartoonist Dave Fitzsimmons. Hors d'oeuvres, music and silent auction. 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 13. $25. 624-0595, Ext. 10.
Spring Fling 2007 — Rillito Park, North First Avenue and River Road. Carnival rides, midway games, food and entertainment. Go to springfling.arizona.edu for daily promotions. 4 p.m.-midnight April 13; noon-midnight April 14; noon-6 p.m. April 15. $5; discounts available. $20 for wristband. 621-5610.
Junior League of Tucson's rummage presale party — Hi Corbett Field, 900 S. Randolph Way. Dinner, silent auction, music and shopping. 6-10 p.m. April 13. $5 admission; $25 with dinner. 299-5753.
Friday the 13th Freakfest — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Hard rock. Featuring Concrete Understanding, Jetlag, Sindicut, One Eye Open and Inamorato. All ages. 6:30 p.m. April 13. $6. 629-9211.
"Cosmic Decoders" — National Optical Astronomy Observatory, 950 N. Cherry Ave. Learn how astronomers decode light from space to learn about the universe through games. Reservations required. 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 13. $12; discounts available. 318-8440.
Landmine Marathon — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Metal. All ages. 7 p.m. April 13. $5. 331-1442.
Manhatten Address and Paul Revere — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. April 13. $5. 358-4287.
Annette Kolodny — Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Kolodny, editor of "The Life and Traditions of the Red Man: A Rediscovered Treasure of Native American Literature" by Joseph Nicolar, will speak. 7 p.m. April 13. Free. 792-3715.
Scream-o-Rama — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. A 12-hour horror-flick marathon. Judith O'Dea will provide autographs and sign memorabilia from 6-7 p.m. Also, scary shorts, trashy trailers, gruesome guests. 7 p.m.-7 a.m. April 13. $15. 795-0844.
Annual Tucson Poetry Festival — Historic YWCA, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Readings, book signings, poetry writing workshops, panel discussions, and a special "Homecoming Poetry Slam." For a schedule, go to www. tucsonpoetryfestival.org. 7:30 p.m. April 13; 9 a.m. April 14; 10:30 a.m. April 15. Activities take place at Bookmans, 1930 E. Grant Road. $10; $5 for students with ID. 620-2045.
Tucson Astrologers' Guild — Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St. 7:30 p.m. April 13. $15; $10 for guild members. 625-5762.
"Holy Spirit on Grand Avenue" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Award-winning playwright Toni Press-Coffman's psychological thriller. 7:30 p.m. April 13; runs through April 29. $14-$17. 327-4242.
"The Good Woman of Setzuan" — Zuzi's Dance Theater in the Historic YWCA, 738 N. Fifth Ave. The Rogue Theatre presents Bertolt Brecht's drama. 7:30 p.m. April 13; runs through April 15. Pre-show begins 15 minutes before curtain. $17. 326-7354.
" 'A Sure Thing' and More" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Five short comedies by David Ives. 7:30 p.m. April 13; runs through April 22. $17; discounts available. 326-6800.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. "Carmina" features the TSO Chorus and the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus performing Carl Orff's masterpiece. 8 p.m. April 13; 2 p.m. April 15. Prices vary. 882-8585.
Funhouse Movement Theater — Pima Community College Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. "In Concert" features dance works of Lee Anne Hartley, Odaiko Sonora, Nanette Robinson and more. 8 p.m. April 13-14. $12-$14. 749-1221 or 206-6986.
Paramount Original Laserspectacular, featuring the music of Pink Floyd — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Laser show. All ages. 8 p.m. April 13. $20. 740-1000.
Tucson Legends Alliance birthday show — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Experimental rock featuring Silver Fox, Pork Torta and Molehill Orkestrah. Age 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 13. $5. 622-8848.
Saturday
Family birding — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Naturalist-guided bird-watching walk. 8 a.m. April 14. Free. 877-6000.
"Piece the Puzzle" walk-run and fair for autism — Reid Park soccer field, near East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road. The Autism Society of America, Pima County Chapter, hosts exhibitors, a jumping castle and live music to benefit the society. 8 a.m.-noon. April 14. $15; $5 for children. 577-7647.
Rural/Metro Fire Department tours and pancakes — Rancho Sahuarita Lake Park, 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. Firefighters serve pancakes and talk. 8-10:30 a.m. April 14. Free. 297-3600.
No Child Left Behind community hearing — Roskruge Elementary and Middle School auditorium, 501 E. Sixth St. Voices for Education hosts U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., and a panel of Tucsonans advocating changes in the legislation. 8:30-11 a.m. April 14. Free. 324-0881.
10th annual Master Gardener Home Garden Tour — Self-guided tour sponsored by the University of Arizona-Pima County Cooperative Extension. Includes working gardens of three master gardeners at various locations around Tucson, as well as demonstration gardens at the Extension Center. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14. $5; free for children under 12. 626-5161.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: camouflage — Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. Children ages 5-12 and their families can see how animals blend in with their environment. 9 a.m. April 14. Free. 877-6000.
Tigershark Swim Club Wellness & Water Safety Fair — Terra del Sol Aquatic Club and Park, 6718 E. Calle Marte, near East Golf Links and South Kolb roads. Music, raffle, duck derby and scavenger hunt. Wellness- and safety-education exhibitors, demonstrations and an appearance by members of the Tucson Fire Department. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14. Free. 465-6448.
27th annual Green Valley Garden Tour — Self-guided tour of six private gardens in Green Valley. At 8 a.m., tickets will be sold at the East Recreation Center, 7 S. Abrego Drive. Garden fair will include educational booths, fresh produce, silent auction and food. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. home tour; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. garden fair. April 14. $10 for garden tour tickets; free fair admission. 393-7680.
13th annual Comcast Oro Valley Festival of the Arts — Cañada del Oro Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane. Music and art presented by the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 14 and 15. Free. 797-3959.
Annual International Day — International School of Tucson, 1730 N. First Ave. Booths, food and performances from various countries. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14. Free. 406-0552.
Fiesta de Saguaro — Saguaro National Park, Rincon Mountain Visitor Center, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Celebrate the Hispanic history and culture of the park with activities, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations and performances. Shuttle service from Sahuaro Baptist Church, 10361 E. Old Spanish Trail, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Festival hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14. Free. 733-5153.
Gourds and Garden Spring Sale — La Pilita Museum, 420 S. Main Ave. Decorated gourds by local artists on display and for sale in the gallery. Benefits the museum and children's programs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14. Free. 882-7454.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day — Jacobs City YMCA Program Center, 1010 W. Lind St. Games, sports demonstrations and raffles. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14. Free. 888-7716.
Solar Rock — Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. Part of the National Day of Climate Action. Outdoor concerts and displays. Noon-5 p.m. April 14. Free. 895-3221.
Emergency Preparedness Fair — Coyote Trail Elementary School, 8000 N. Silverbell Road. Exhibits by police, American Red Cross, Pima County Animal Care, Pima County Health Department and more. 1-4 p.m. April 14. Free. 730-7181.
Carnival of Roses — Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. Tucson and Southern Arizona gardeners display and sell their roses. 1-4:30 p.m. April 14. Free. 797-7890.
Family Fun Day — Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus, 5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz. Games, entertainment and information on the college. 1-7 p.m. April 14. Free. 206-4500.
– Compiled by Carrie L. Ord
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