Thursday, March 15, 2018 / by Marisa Knott
This Weekend in Tucson 3/16-3/18
FRIDAY
Banner UMC Farmers’ Market 10:00AM - 2:00PM FREE
LOCATION: UAMC College of Medicine 1501 N Campbell Ave.
Open to the public/Over 20 vendors
MORE INFO: 261-6982
Stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch 6:00PM-9:00PM $5
LOCATION: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd-Green Valley
The Sonora Astronomical Society volunteers set up telescopes for celestial viewing and provide an introduction to the night sky 7PM-9PM/Bring your flashlight and lawn chair/Weather permitting-All ages welcome
MORE INFO: 520-724-5220
Cirque du Soleil Crystal – A Breakthrough Ice Experience 7:30PM $32+
LOCATION Tucson Convention Center-Arena
Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics
MORE INFO: 520-791-4101
Arizona Theatre Company Presents: Low Down Dirty Blues 7:30PM $46+
LOCATION: Temple of Music & Art 330 S Scott Ave.
Sizzling Musical Revue Of Passion, Soul And Love Celebrating Bawdier Side Of The Blues
MORE INFO: 520-622-2823
SATURDAY
The Loop Celebration "Connecting Communities ½9:00AM - 3:00PM½FREE
LOCATION: The LOOP ORO VALLEY
We’re celebrating the completion of The Loop, a 131-mile multi-use trail that spans the metropolitan area, allowing cyclists, pedestrians, joggers and equestrians an opportunity to enjoy our beautiful Sonoran Desert on paved, vehicle-free pathways!
Old Tucson's Mescal Movie Set Tours½9:00AM½$10
LOCATION: 1538 N Mescal Rd-Benson (From Tucson take I-10 East, Exit at 297 for J-Six Ranch Rd. toward Mescal Rd. turn left onto J-Six Ranch Rd.)
3 Times: 9AM, 11AM & 1PM No Appointment Necessary, just arrive at Mescal 15 Minutes prior to tour time/Please note that there are no restrooms at Mescal-Bring Hat and Water
Oro Valley Farmers Market½9:00AM - 1:00PM½FREE
LOCATION: Steam Pump Ranch Oro Valley
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival of Tucson 10:00AM-5PM FREE
LOCATION: The one hour Parade will begin at 11AM at Stone & 17th St. making its way through Downtown and ending at Armory Park on S. 6th Ave. in Downtown
Live Irish music, dancers, entertainment, a children’s game area, and food and merchandise vendors-Irish organizations, ethnic and cultural tables will be set up in the park as well!
Cirque du Soleil Crystal – A Breakthrough Ice Experience 4:00 and 7:30PM $32+
LOCATION Tucson Convention Center-Arena
Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics
MORE INFO: 520-791-4101
SUNDAY
St Phillips Plaza Farmers Market 9:00 AM – 1:00PM FREE
LOCATION: St. Philips Plaza Voted Tucson's Best Farmers' Market 4280 N Campbell Ave
Rillito Park Live Horse Racing 1:00PM (Gates Open 10AM) $5-$10
LOCATION: Rillito Regional Park 4502 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, Arizona
Post Time: 1PM/No outside food or beverages are allowed in-Please no pets.
MORE INFO 745-5486
Family Skate Night 6:00PM - 9:00PM $6-12, $3 skate rental
LOCATION: Skate Country 7980 E. 22nd St
MORE INFO: 298-4409
