Wednesday, June 10
Beauties:
The Photography of Andy
Warhol
UA Museum of Art
1031 N. Olive Rd.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$5 adults, free for art museum members, students with ID, faculty and staff, military, AAM and children
UA Museum of Art exhibits photography of one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, Andy Warhol. According to the UAMA website, “Through a generous gift from The Warhol Photographic Legacy Program, the UAMA is able to present these photographs, which make up an important and commonly overlooked part of Warhol’s working process.”
Thursday, June 11
Dog Days of Summer
Tucson Botanical
Gardens
2150 N. Alvernon
Way
7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Regular admission charges for humans. Extra $3 charge per dog
Walkers and their dogs are welcome at Tucson Botanical Gardens every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July, August and September. Bring a leash, water for you and your dog and waste disposal bags.
Hug Holiday!
Friday, June 12
Friday Night Live!
Main Gate Square
814 E. University Blvd.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
free
Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance organizes a weekly summer concert series in the Geronimo Plaza Courtyard at Main Gate Square. Friday’s performance will feature jazzy sounds from Butch Diggs, which can be enjyed with any of the various reastaurants in the neighboring area.
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day!
Saturday, June 13
The Underwear Party IV
Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress St.
9 p.m.
$3/Ages 21 and older
The event is self-explanatory. Guests can arrive in their underwear or check their belongings at the free clothing check before enjoying the featured pillow fights, DJs, dancing, drink specials and human terrarium.
Sunday, June 14
Ted DeGrazia’s 106th Birthday Celebration
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
6300 N. Swan Rd.8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
Free cake and ice cream will be avalible at the 10-arce DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun to honor his 106th birthday. According to the Visit Tucson website, popular Arizona artist was born in the copper mining camp of Morenci, Ariz., on June 14, 1909.
Flag Day!
Monday, June 15
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Academy
Hi Corbett Field
3400 E. Camino
Campestre
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
$175 per participant, registsration is open
Children ages 6 to 14 can learn how to “Play the D-Back Way” at a five-day educational summer camp starting Monday, June 15 and ending Friday, June 19.
Tuesday, June 16
La Vida Fantástica
Tucson Museum of Art and Historical Block
40 N. Main Ave.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$10 adults, $8 seniors (ages 65 plus), $5 college student with ID, free active military and Veterans with ID, museum members
Enjoy local artisans’ works through the Tucson Museum of Art’s collection of Latin American folk art that include sculptures, textiles, ceramics and more.
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