From a film screening to zine festival, there's plenty to enjoy in Tucson this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Teaching in Arizona Film Screening — Teacher Appreciation Week
From the event description:
"Teaching in Arizona," a Tucson Values Teachers documentary short film, follows three Tucson educators to deliver an intimate portrait of what it’s really like to be a teacher today. It also depicts the impact of the teacher workforce crisis on the future generations that will influence the prosperity of a state and a nation. Please join us for this free film screening event and stay for a panel discussion with the three featured teachers from the film. The film is a great tool to engage in important community conversations around high quality education for all Arizona students. Discover how you can become a champion for Arizona teachers!
When: Monday, May 6, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Pima Community College Center for the Arts, West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road
Admission: Free
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Nationally Acclaimed Comedian Rich Vos at the "O"
From the event description:
Comedian Rich Vos performs live in Tucson on May 8th at the "O." The show is 21 and up. Rich Vos is an American comedian and actor. He has over 100 television appearances, including four Comedy Central specials, as well as HBO, Showtime and Starz appearances. He produced and starred in an award-winning comedy movie "Women Aren’t Funny" alongside Bonnie McFarlane, Chris Rock, Rosie O’Donnell and many more. He is a two-time Academy Awards writer, a regular on Sirius XM radio and the cohost of the hit podcast, "My Wife Hates Me," which Paste Magazine named one of the best podcasts right now.
When: Wednesday, May 8, 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: The O, 2000 N. Oracle Road
Admission: $12-$20
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Xeno & Oaklander
From the event description:
The Brooklyn-based duo make their debut at Club Congress with support from Plastic Ivy.
When: Thursday, May 9, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Admission: Free
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Tucson Zine Fest
From the event description:
This free all-ages show will feature independent comic book creators, zine makers, oddball artists and small comic and 'zine distributors from the Old Pueblo and around the world.
When: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave.
Admission: Free
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