April 9, 2011 2nd Saturdays

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. – Free

7:00pm & 8:00pm: Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents TSO POPS! Best of Broadway

 

Scott Avenue Main Stage @ Broadway Blvd – Canceled

 

 

 

5:30pm-6:30pm: Deceptively Innocent (alternative/pop punk/rock)

6:45pm-7:15pm: Ballet Folklorico Tapatio (traditional Mexican dance) “This group’s artistry, grace, costumes and peerless mastery of the many regional styles are outstanding.” – Tucson Citizen

7:30pm-8:30pm: Shaky Bones (jazz/funk/blues) “Shaky Bones incorporates much of what bands need: infectious rhythms, a well blended set list and a strong front person.” – BC Priest, singer, writer, performer

8:45pm-10:00pm: The Tryst (indie/funk/jazz/soul) “Though not genre specific, this doesn’t mean they lack a sound, they’ve created their own – and it’s tight, exuberant, interesting and intelligent.” – Zocalo Magazine

 

Odaiko Sonora, a high-energy Japanese drumming group, performs in between the Scott Avenue main stage sets at Scott Avenue and Congress Street

Street Performances – Canceled

Along Congress Street

 

4:45pm-5:15pm: 7 Pipers Band

5:30pm-7:30pm: Odyssey Story Cart

6pm-10pm: Living Statues by Parasol Project

7pm-9pm: Critical Stilts by Tucson Circus Arts

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Congress Street, east side of Rialto Theatre

 

6pm-8pm: Les Avenge (Beat Boy acrobatics)

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The Hub Patio 266 E. Congress St.

Stargazing with Flandrau Science Center’s telescopes (starting at 7pm).

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Ronstadt Transit Center @ 6th Avenue & Congress Street

 

5pm-6pm: The Wonderfools (family variety show)

6pm-7pm: Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo (Pueblo High School mariachi group)

7pm-8pm: Michael P. (solo – ragtime tunes)

8pm-9:30pm: The 4th Street String Band (bluegrass/folk)

9:30pm-10pm: Puppet Muzik (puppet mastery and musical entertainment for kids of all ages.)

*7pm-9pm* Illusionist Michael Howell (slight of hand that will leave you amazed!)

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Indian Village Lot – Kid’s Corner! Between Stone & Scott on Congress St.

 

Cinema La Placita Presents: Disney’s Fantasia

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NW Corner Congress St./Stone Ave.

6pm-8pm: Desert Melodies (Broadway tunes)

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SW Corner Congress St./Stone Ave.

8pm-10pm: Les Avenge (Beat Boy acrobatics)

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Outside 31 N. 6^th Ave.

7pm-9pm: Mik Garrison (eclectic one-man band)

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Downtown Venues

Arts Marketplace Gallery: 40 W. Broadway Blvd. 7pm-8pm: Allenroy Paquin and Patricia Flores, flute, poetry and dance.

Beowulf Alley Theatre 11 S. 6th Ave. 7:30pm: Fronting the Order: World Premiere play by local playwright Warren Bodow. $19.

Club Congress 311 E. Congress St. 6pm: Folka Palooza with Free Range Folk, Brian Lopez, The Carnivaleros, Ice 9, Last Call Girls. $10.

Desert Bloom 27 N. Stone Ave. 7pm-9pm: Zumba Demonstrations

 

Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails 135 S. 6th Ave. 10:30pm: Lisi Axelrad

Monkey Burger 47 N. 6th Ave. 8pm-10pm: DJ Suede

Red Room @ Grill 100 E. Congress St. 7pm-9pm: George Rosenberg; later: Underground Cities, Dream Sick, Vases

Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. 7pm: Music Matters fundraiser featuring Howe Gelb ($21)

Sacred Machine 245 E. Congress St. 7pm: Andrew Sanchez and Philip Wade

 

Exhibits

Crafted: An Urban Design Space 40 W. Broadway Blvd. 11am-9pm: Contemporary handmade crafts for sale; complimentary chocolate & refreshments. Altered book demonstration. Free.

 

MOCA 265 S. Church Ave. TBD.

Sacred Machine 245 E. Congress St. 6pm-11pm: Selected works of Daniel Martin Diaz & Blood Exhibit.

Tucson Children’s Museum 200 S. 6th Ave. 4pm-8pm: Interactive, entertaining exhibits. Special $2 2nd Saturdays admission!

UA Science Center 31 N. 6th Ave. 5:30pm-10pm: Hands on/interactive science demonstrations.