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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 05.03.2008
Today
Living in Harmony With the Sun — Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Activities to promote skin cancer prevention and sun safety. Skin cancer screenings will be available on a first come/first served basis. Interactive exhibits and children's activities. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3-4. Free with museum admission. 318-7018.
23rd Annual Tucson Folk Festival — Five stages in El Presidio Park, near North Church Avenue and West Alameda Street, and at Old Town Artisans. More than 100 local, regional and national acts offering live music featuring folk, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, folk- rock, world, gospel, and Cajun rhythms. Visit tkma.org. Noon-10 p.m. May 3; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 4. Free. 792-6481.
Agatha Christie's "Spider's Web" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. 7:30 p.m. May 3; 3 p.m. May 4. $14-$17. 327-4242.
Taste of Australia: A Food and Wine Festival — St. Cyril of Alexandria Parish, 4725 E. Pima St. Food and wine sampling, raffles, aboriginal music, live kangaroos. Proceeds benefit the St. Cyril youth group attending World Youth Day in Australia. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3, $15. 296-3788.
"Breaking Legs" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Comedy by Tom Dulack. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through June 22. $18; discounts available. 326-6800.
Rummage Sale — Tortolita Presbyterian Church, 10710 N. Thornydale Road. Proceeds benefit the church. 7:30 a.m.-noon May 3. Free. 572-1210.
34th Annual Rodders Days — On North Fourth Avenue, between Sixth and Ninth streets. More than 250 hot rods on display. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3. Free. 624-5004.
Saturday Sale on the Lawn — Pio Decimo Center, 848 S. Seventh Ave. Gently used items. Proceeds benefit the Pio Decimo Center Child Care and After School Programs. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3. Free. 622-2801, Ext. 125.
Free Comic Book Day — Charlie's Comic Books, 5445 E. 22nd St. Worldwide Free Comic Book Day. For a list and information about the comics to be given away, visit freecomicbookday.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3. Free. 320-0279.
Mother's Day Craft Fair — Wild Oats Market, 3360 E. Speedway. Vendors selling handmade artwork. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3. Free. 795-9844.
RapidBath for Charity — Petsmart, 1175 W. Irvington Road. "RapidBath for Charity" dog wash to benefit local homeless animals. Customers can bathe their pets using the HydroSurge RapidBath three-minute pet-bathing system. For every bath given, $5 will be donated to Petsmart Charities and its continued support of the local animal welfare agencies, including S.A.F.E. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3. Free, donations accepted. 573-6652.
Southern Arizona Koi Association Annual Pond Tour — 14 locations in and around the Tucson area, various addresses. View ponds and help pick the People's Choice Award. Call or visit www.sakoia.org for additional information and ticket-sale locations. This is a self-guided tour. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. May 3; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4. $5; children under 12 are free. 275-4510.
Cinco de Mayo with Francisco Gonzalez — The 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Gonzalez, co-founder of Los Lobos, performs Mexican and Chicano music. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 3. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 147.
Catalina Rotary Club's Second Annual Kentucky Derby Day — Rillito Park Race Track, 4502 N. First Ave. A simulcast of the 134th Kentucky Derby, silent and live auctions, traditional Derby Day food, bluegrass band, ladies hat contest, mint juleps. Proceeds benefit Catalina Rotary Club's charitable efforts. This year's recipient is the University of Arizona Child Language Center. Noon-4 p.m. May 3. $100. 647-3440.
Becoming Family Adoption Seminar — Commonwealth Adoption Headquarters, 1585 E. River Road. Learn what to expect, guidelines, parental requirements, fees, timelines and how to get started. 1-3 p.m. May 3. Free. 321-3908.
Weststock — Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. Woodstock revival concert featuring The Rowdies, 22 Black, The Wayback Machine, The Power of Three and Amber Norgaard. Jennie Grabel, from 92.9-FM The Mountain, emcees. All ages. Bar with ID. 6-10 p.m. May 3. $25 in advance for chair seating; $25 at the door for lawn ($5 of each ticket goes to the Susan G. Komen Foundation), available at the resort gift shop. 297-1151.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Family Astronomy - Night Sky — Pima County Felíz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. Learn about stars, planets and constellations. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity to observe the night sky using binoculars and telescopes. 7-8:30 p.m. May 3. Free. 615-7855.
"Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" — Tucson High Little Theatre, 400 N. Second Ave. Tucson High's final play of the year. 7 p.m. May 3. $7; $6 students and seniors. 225-5326.
"Urinetown" — Marroney Theatre, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Arizona Repertory Theatre presents musical. 7:30 p.m. May 3; 1:30 p.m. May 4. $26; discounts available. 621-1162.
Sunday
First Sunday Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair — Lew Sorensen Community Center, 11100 E. Tanque Verde Road. Dealers with items in every price range set up at this monthly fair. Vintage furniture, jewelry, pottery, glass, books and more. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to the public; $35 for dealers. 232-1201.
Tucson Watergardeners Annual Plant Sale — Reid Park Ramada No. 10, near East 22nd Street and North Country Club Road. Includes a wide variety of water plants. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 4. Free. 748-1417.
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