Top Picks Setting Trends: Week of July 11, 2024

Comedy Bang Bang

JULY 11

The hosts of Comedy Bang Bang, Scott Aukerman and Paul F. Tompkins, will bring their popular podcast to life on stage. Aukerman, an Emmy winner and author of “Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast: The Book,” will perform alongside Tompkins, known for “Mr. Show with Bob and David” and “Real Time with Bill Maher.” This live show promises both humor and insight.

Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, Tucson, $39.75, 8 p.m.,
rialtotheatre.com

SOJA w/Through the Roots, SensaMotion and DJ Jahmar

JULY 12

Grammy-winning roots reggae band SOJA will perform in Tucson, highlighting their album “Beauty in the Silence.” They aim to unite listeners with their music, a goal recognized by the music industry.

Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, Tucson, tickets start at $35, 8 p.m., rialtotheatre.com

Glass-on-Glass Mosaics

JULY 12 AND JULY 19

Andrea Edmundson will lead a workshop for intermediate to advanced mosaic artists at Blue Raven Art School. Participants will create intricate glass-on-glass mosaics requiring detailed planning and precision.

Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road, Tucson, various pricing, mornings,
andreaedmundson.art

Summer Safari Nights

JULY 13

Reid Park Zoo will host Summer Safari Nights: Slow & Steady: Reptiles Rule. Participants can enjoy shopping and country music by Mamma Coal.

Reid Park Zoo, 1030 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, tickets start at $11.25 with discounts for seniors and children, 6 to 8 p.m., reidparkzoo.org

“Murder at the Magic Show II”

JULY 13

Combining live theater with culinary arts, “Murder at the Magic Show II” offers a dining experience with audience participation. Expect mystery and magic.

Dante’s Fire, 2526 E. Grant Road, Tucson, ticket prices vary, 6:30 to 10 p.m., 520-861-4800,
magicdone@aol.com

Bottoms Up: Van Halen Tribute

JULY 18

Fans of David Lee Roth-era Van Halen can catch Bottoms Up, a tribute act, at the Gaslight Music Hall. This event is an homage to rock history.

Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, $27, with discounts for children, students, seniors, military and first responders, 6 p.m.,
gaslightmusichall.com

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”

JULY 19

The film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” will screen at Fox Tucson Theatre. It follows private eye Eddie Valiant, who unearths a scandal involving the sultry Jessica Rabbit.

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, $8, 2 p.m.,
foxtucson.com

Playreading: “Of Mice and Men”

JULY 20 AND JULY 21

The Rogue Theatre will present a reading of “Of Mice and Men.” This play focuses on the lives of two itinerant farm workers during the Great Depression, offering poignant insights into dignity and the American dream.

The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Boulevard, Suite 150, Tucson, $20, 2 p.m.,
theroguetheaetre.org

Heirloom Farmers Market

SATURDAYS

Visit Steam Pump Ranch for locally sourced produce, meats, and eggs at the Heirloom Farmers Market. The market also features historic buildings and tools.

Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, free, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon,
heirloomfm.org

“Spider Guy”

TO AUG. 25

The Gaslight Theatre presents “Spider Guy,” a musical parody that adds a comedic twist to a familiar superhero tale. This show offers laughs for comic book fans and newcomers alike.

Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, tickets start at $27, 520-886-9428,
thegaslighttheatre.com

Tags: #Hot #Picks #Week #July