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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.30.2008
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"Camels on the Arizona Frontier" — Western National Parks Association Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Presented by historian Jack Lasseter. Lecture at noon and 2 p.m. Aug. 30. Free. 622-6014.
27th Annual Rendezvous of Gunfighters — O.K. Corral, 308 E. Allen St., Tombstone. Take Interstate 10 east to Benson and Arizona 80 south. Gunfight re-enactments. 1880s costume parade and contest. Net proceeds from shows will be donated to Tombstone charities. Visit tombstonewildbunch.org. Shows: 11:30 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1; parade, noon Aug. 31. Shows: $9; parade is free. 1-520-457-3456.
Heart and Soul of Tucson — Vila Thai Cuisine, 972 E. University Blvd. A daily festival of art, music and fun celebrating Tucson's cultural heritage. Bring a birthday card or birthday candle for Tucson's birthday. 12:30-10 p.m. Aug. 30.; 6-10 p.m. Aug. 31. Free. 393-3489.
"Songs for a New World" — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Presented by Arizona Onstage Productions. Storytelling through music and singing. 8 p.m. Aug. 30, Sept. 5-6; 3 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 7. $10-$27.50. 270-3332.
"Arms and the Man" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Comedy by George Bernard Shaw. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 28. $18; discounts available. 326-6800.
"Educating Rita" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. A comedy by Willy Russell. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 28. $14-$17. Cast reception: 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30. 327-4242.
"Frankenstein Lives, or the Jolt's On You" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Musical-comedy spoof. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. $17.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
Community Sale — Rincon Valley Farmers Market and Artisans Market, 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. Used household goods, collectibles, furniture and more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. last Saturday of the month. Free. 591-2276.
2008 HoCo Record Festival — Hotel Congress, 318 E. Congress St. Local and regional vendors, including local record stores and independent dealers selling rare, new and used vinyl. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 30. Free. 622-8848.
Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats — Petland, 6061 E. Broadway. Wellness clinic for healthy dogs and cats. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 6. Vaccinations start at $10. 298-2961.
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop — Santa Rosa Library, 1075 S. 10th Ave. Discuss easy methods for harvesting rainwater. All ages. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Free. 594-5260.
Estate Planning Forum — Wingspan, 425 E. Seventh St. The how-to's of estate planning regarding the unique challenges faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community. 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30. Free. 624-1779.
Lavender Spa — The Seasoned Woman, Williams Centrer, 5460 E. Broadway. Create lavender honey bath, amethyst shower gel and lavender sugar scrub for the body. Registration required. 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 30. $22, supplies included. 745-5942.
15th Birthday Celebration — Red Barn Theatre, 948 N. Main Ave. 3 p.m.: talent show, by reservation only, performers free, audience $5. 4:30 p.m.: singalong and joke jam, free (donations accepted). 5 p.m.: refreshments, free. Aug. 30. 622-6973.
La Fiesta de San Agustin — Armory Park, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Celebrate Tucson's birthday with music, food, arts and crafts and dance. Mass offered at 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., followed by a procession to Armory Park. 5 p.m. Aug. 30. Free. 791-4865.
No More Homeless Animals Day Benefit Concert — Udall Park amphitheater, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road. Local artists will perform alternative and indie rock. Food available for purchase. Companion animals welcome. All ages. 5-10 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m. Aug. 30. Free. 904-1523.
Mojo Gumbo — Barrio Brewing, 800 E. 16th St. Blues. All ages. 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Free. 791-2739.
Under Go; Ladies and Gentlemen — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Rock, punk. All ages. 7 p.m. Aug. 30. $5. 331-1442.
Phil Borzillo — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Acoustic blues. Age 21 and older. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30. $3. 745-9175.
The String Figures — Javalinas Coffee and Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Progressive bluegrass, hot swing, and new acoustic music with a Southwestern flair. Bring a lawn chair for patio show, weather permitting. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 30. $5. 663-5282.
8 Minutes to Burn, Cosmic Slop, Vampyros Bonobos, Funk Junk — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Rock, funk, rap. Age 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30. $5. 623-3200.
Mostly Bears — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Rock. With Garboski, System and Station. Age 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30. $5, www.ticketweb.com. 798-1302.
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