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july MON 3 - WEDS 5
FRI 14
SAT 22 - SUN 30
INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH TUCSON SAGUAROS BASEBALL CLUB Catch an Inde-
SUMMER SAFARI NIGHT Enjoy cooler temps
LOFT KIDS FEST Let the summer film fun begin
at the zoo with the theme “Prowling with Predators”, bring a blanket and have a picnic with food for purchase, live music and entertainment, zookeeper chats, live animal encounters, sponsor booths, and wildlife activities. 6-8pm. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 kids age 2-14, members receive $2 off prices. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. 520-791-3204. ReidParkZoo.org
with kid friendly films, animated shorts, games, live performances, and free popcorn. Free admission. Doors at 9:15am, films at 10am. Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 520-795-7777. LoftCinema.org
FRI 14
of strange, unusual cacti, succulents, and euphorbia with over 20 specialty growers showcasing their most bizarre botanicals. Free admission during the sale. Hours: 3-7pm Friday, 8am - 1pm Sat. Tohono Chul Park, 7366 Paseo del Norte. 520-742-6455. TohonoChulPark.org
pendence Day pro baseball showdown between the Tucson Saguaros and the Monterey Amberjacks, both of the Pecos League. Gates open at 6pm, game starts at 7pm. Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way. 520-909-5600. SaguarosBaseball.com.
TUE 4 “A” MOUNTAIN FIREWORKS The City of Tucson hosts the 21st annual “A” Mountain celebration with fireworks starting at 9:15pm. Suggested viewing areas: TCC Parking Lot B, The 22nd Street Lot, The Mercado San Agustin West End Lot, The City/State Parking Garage at 498 W. Congress, or see website for more information. 520-791-4101. DowntownTucson.org.
JULY 4TH: STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR Celebrate the holiday in Marana with live music, food trucks, inflatables for kids, beer gardens, and a firework display. Event begins at 5pm, fireworks at 9pm. Free and open to the public. Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Rd. 520-382-1946. MaranaAZ.gov
RED, WHITE & BREW A BBQ picnic with live
ANIMAL PARTY RECORD SWAP All are welcome to sell or swap records at this fun event with live DJs, cold brews, and food. 9:30-11:30pm. La Cocina, 201 N. Court Ave. 520-365-3053. LaCocinaTucson.com
SAT 22 NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY A celebration of preserving pioneer heritage and cowboy culture, with a docent led tour, brown bag lunch at noon, dessert, and other activities. Please bring your own lunch. 11am-2pm. Empire Ranch, E. Empire Ranch Rd. 888364-2829. EmpireRanchFoundation.org
NIGHT WINGS Explore 80 acres with over 300 his-
music, an array of tasty all American dishes and cool brews. Tickets: $55 per person, $40 (without alcohol), $27.50 kids 7-14, under age 7 are free. Hacienda Del Sol, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd. 520-529-3500. HaciendaDelSol.com
torical aircrafts at one of the world’s largest aerospace museums until sundown. Hands on kids activities in the hangars and the Flight Grill will be serving dinner. $10 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. 5-9pm. Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Rd. 520-574-0462. PimaAir.org
FRI 7
SAT 22
COX MOVIES IN THE PARK Beginning at 6:00
INSECT INSANITY - COOL SUMMER NIGHTS Celebrate Incredible Insects and Amazing
pm, spread out a blanket, peruse food vendors, and once it gets dark, enjoy the movie The Secret Life of Pets on the big screen at Demeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, 920 S. Concert Pl. Free admission. 520-797-3959.
SUPERHERO SOCIAL Come dressed as your favorite superhero for this action packed event. Decorate your own superhero mask and cape or make recycled comic book collages. Free event, 10-11am. Bookmans Northwest, 3733 W. Ina Rd. 520-579-0303. Bookmans.com
SUN 9 SECOND SUNDAZE
A free family program with gallery activities and special performances, centered around a theme of exploring shapes. Noon-5pm. Free admission for Arizona and Sonora, Mexico residents. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. 520-624-2333. TucsonMuseumofArt.org.
Arthropods with a bugs eye view of the many species that make the Sonoran Desert their home. Regular admission rates apply. 5-10pm. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd. 520-883-2702. DesertMuseum.org
TEEN DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT Watch Doctor Strange at this free summer movie series, along with fun pool games. Ages 13-19. Free. Gates open at 7:30pm. Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia. OroValleyAZ.gov
SUN 23 I LOVE THE 90’S - THE PARTY CONTINUES TOUR A step back in time featuring TLC with special guests, Biz Markie, Coolio, C&C Music Factory and Montell Jordan. Tickets: $37-$375. 7pm. AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Rd. CasinoDelSol.com
FRI 28 - SAT 29 MONSOON MADNESS PLANT SALE A sale
SAT 29 BREEZE IN THE TREES 5K Run beneath the shade of pecan trees on dirt roads and trails in this 5K in Green Valley. $30. 6:30am. Day of registration begins at 5:30am. Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Rd. 520-820-6447. Taggrun.com
HARVESTFEST
Wine tastings with food pairings, horse drawn winery and vineyard tours, and grape stomping competitions. $25-$85. 10am-4pm. Sonoita Vineyards, 290 Elgin-Canelo Rd. Elgin. 520-455-5893. SonoitaVineyards.com
MOCA’S 20TH BIRTHDAY BASH
MOCA is turning 20 and wants to celebrate with you, 90s style. It’s going to be all that, with free art making activities from 12-3pm, including the opportunity to make your own slap bracelets; screenings of 90s hit movies, Reality Bites and Singles; cake and ice cream served, screen printing demos; and from 7-11pm break it down at the 90s dance party with DanH and Tucson’s 90s cover band, The Lollapaloozers. Museum of Contemporary Art, 265 S. Church Ave. 520-624-5019. Moca-Tucson.org
SAT 29 - SUN 30 METEOR MANIA AT KITT PEAK
A special viewing of the Delta Aquarids meteor showers. Refreshments will be provided. Reservations required. Tickets: $46.95-$55. Tohono O’odham tribal members free. Arrive before 9pm. Viewing 10pm-3am. Kitt Peak National Observatory, 520-318-8726. NOAO.Edu
JULY 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 SWEET CORN FESTIVAL AND PEACH MANIA Enjoy freshly picked roasted corn at the peak of season or peach pancakes at the all you can eat breakfast. Free wagon rides, pick your own fruits to take home or purchase delicious homemade peach pies. Apple Annie’s You-Pick Orchard, 2081 W. Hardy Rd., Wilcox. 520384-4685. AppleAnnies.com
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