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See the desert during the fading sunset and nighttime during two hikes at Saguaro National Park. A two-hour hike with some climbing starts at the park's Tucson Mountain District, 2700 N. Kinney Road, at 5:30 p.m. today. At the Rincon Mountain District, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, an easy walk will takes place from 7 to 9 tonight. Both hikes are free, but registration is required at 733-5111.
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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.17.2007
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El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue. Local produce, jewelry, arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays. Free. 326-7810.
Retro Rockets — Main Gate Square, Geronimo Plaza, on East University Boulevard between Park and Euclid avenues. The 1960s rock 'n' roll band performs. 5-7 p.m. Aug. 17. Free. 622-8613.
How the Presidio Vanished — Meet in the Tucson Museum of Art plaza, 140 N. Main Ave. Guided walking tour. 5:45-7:30 p.m. Aug. 17. $15. 358-8500.
Janet Taylor — Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. The Tucson author and chef discusses "Healthy Southwest Table." 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Free. 792-3715.
Rocksauce, Sin-Fi, Last Act of Defiance, SoEra, Drew Alexandra — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Rock. All ages. Bar with ID. 7 p.m. Aug. 17. $5. 629-9211.
"Damsel" — Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. The Valley of the Moon Players present an original production to benefit the park. 7-9 p.m. Aug. 17-18. Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes. Free; donations accepted. 323-1331.
"Greater Tuna" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. A comedy set in a small Texas town. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17; runs through Sept. 16. $17; discounts available. 326-6800.
"The House of Blue Leaves" — Atria Bell Court Gardens, Academy Hall, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. The Catalina Players present a comedy. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17; runs through Aug. 26. $15. 409-8407.
Green Fire Showcase — Fraternal Order of Police Lodge on Dodge, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Singers Annie Moscow and Ernie Votto perform. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17. $5. 795-2101.
Lisa Lampanelli — Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Comedian performs. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 8 p.m. Aug. 17. $32.75. 547-3040.
Chango Malo's Album Release Party — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Featuring Mostly Bears, The Deludes, The Holy Rolling Empire, The Swim and more. All ages. Bar with ID. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17. $9. 622-8848.
Saturday
Sonoran Desert Weedwackers — Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, 2020 N. Kinney Road. Help remove invasive buffelgrass from Tucson Mountain Park. Gloves and digging bars provided. 6 a.m. Aug. 18. Free. 615-7855, Ext. 103.
Solar Odyssey — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Find out how you can reduce your utility bills by tuning in to the sun's seasonal path. A tour of homes, and visits Armory Park del Sol and Global Solar. Registration required. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $46. 326-9686, Ext. 19.
Tortilla-Making Workshop — Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, 133 W. Washington St. Beatriz Jimenez of the Presidio Trust instructs. Kids 10 and older are OK if they're with an adult. Registration required. 8-10 a.m. Aug. 18. $10. 884-4376.
WaterSmart Workshops — University of Arizona-Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave. Hands-on drip irrigation workshop, 9 a.m.-noon; irrigation timers class, 1-3 p.m. Registration required. Aug. 18. Free. 626-5161.
Plaza Palomino Farmers Market — Plaza Palomino, 2970 N. Swan Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 320-6344.
Tucson Girls Chorus Auditions — Tucson Girls Chorus Music Center, 4020 E. River Road. For girls in grades two through eight who love to sing. 9 a.m.-noon. Aug. 18. $30 registration fee for those who join the chorus. 577-6064.
Mad Science — 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Science-related activities for age 3 and older. 10-11 a.m. Aug. 18. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 14.
Build a Better Lunchbox — Wild Oats Market, 3360 E. Speedway. Taste new, single-serving snacks, fruits and drinks, as well as gluten-free options for kids and adults. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 18. Free. 795-9844.
"I Remember" for Kids — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Celebrate Tucson's birthday by doing some remembering. Join writer Marge Pellegrino in a one-hour writing workshop for children and families. 11 a.m.-noon. Aug. 18. Free. 791-4393.
Tanque Verde Remembers — Tanque Verde Baptist Church, 2200 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road. Local elders will share glimpses of life in Tanque Verde during the early years. Reservations requested. 1-3 p.m. Aug. 18. Free. 749-5345.
The Three Presidios and Their People: Tubac, Terrenate and Tucson — Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. Hands-on activities and games for kids, docent tours, costumed re-enactors and lectures by historians. 1-3 p.m. Aug. 18. Free. 628-5774.
– Compiled by Carrie L. Ord. Find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com.
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