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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.27.2008
Today
Día de los Muertos — La Pilita Museum, 420 S. Main Ave. A traditional Southwest celebration. A community altar invites all to leave "recuerdos" and enjoy this exhibit. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday through Nov. 3. Free. 882-7454.
Predator Prey Demonstration — Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Volunteer naturalists demonstrate through the use of actual specimens. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 15. Free activity; $5 park entry. 749-8700, Ext. 0.
Scrabble — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Bring your own game. All Scrabble players are welcome. 1-5 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. 229-5300.
Old Pueblo Gourd Club — Church of Christ, 2848 N. Mountain Ave. 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 27. First meeting free, $10 yearly dues. 886-0637.
Parent Skills Workshops — The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ongoing series held on Mondays through Dec. 22. $10 per session. 321-1500.
Salsa Latin Dance — Arizona Ballet Theatre, 2512 E. Sixth St. Learn some foundational salsa dance patterns. 6:15-7 p.m. Oct. 27. $7. 396-4864.
Blind Melon — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Rock. With Sunday Afternoon, The Hounds, Tracy Lyons. Get tickets at Bookmans locations. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27. $15. 629-9211.
Anna Warr — Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave. Boogie and blues. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 27. $20, available at www.lisaotey.com. 370-5912.
Black Ships, Holy Dose — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Rock, punk. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 27. $5. 331-1442.
Los Gallegos — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Brothers play everything from tejano and norteño to classic rock, country and oldies. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 27. $13; discounts available. 886-9428.
The Shaol Pozez Memorial Lectureship Series — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Prof. Derek Penslar will speak on "Jews, War & Modernity." 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. 626-5758.
UA Studio Jazz Ensemble — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27. $9; discounts available. 621-2998.
Vanessa Atlanta — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Dark acoustic music. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. 798-1298.
Tuesday
Open-Play Badminton — Udall Recreation Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. All ages and levels of players. 6-8 a.m. Oct. 28. $1.25. 791-4931.
Wake Up With the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Learn about migratory and resident birds. Binoculars are available for use or bring your own. 8-9:30 a.m. Oct. 28. Free. 615-7855.
Learn About 2009 Medicare Changes — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28. Free. 299-3000, Ext. 147.
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