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APRIL


Take A Walk on the Wild Side

An “off the trail” adventure among the desert and washes at Saguaro National Park.
April 1, Tuesday, 10:45-12:45 p.m. (April 1,2,4,8,10,11 and 12).
2700 N. Kinney Road 85743
2 hours, 1 mile. Call in advance to confirm 733-5158. Park fees apply.

Those Who Came Before

A presentation on the Hohokam who inhabited the southwest from A.D. 300 to A.D. 1450.
April 2, Wednesday, 2:15-2:45 p.m.
2700 N. Kinney Road 85743
Call to Confirm 733-5158. Park fees apply.

International Wildlife Museum's 20th Anniversary

Activities, crafts and live animals.
April 5, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
4800 W. Gates Pass Road 85745
629-0100. $7 with discounts.

38th Annual 4th Avenue Spring Street Fair

Over 400 Arts and Crafts Artisans gather on 4th Avenue. Food, Music, Crafts, Performances.
One of the top 100 festivals in the country and the largest in southern Arizona.
April 4, 5, and 6, 10 a.m. to dusk.
4th Avenue 85705.
Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, 624-5004.
Free, all ages.

MOCA on the Plaza

Cultural and bi-national french artistry
April 14-26, Mon., and Thurs-Sat., 12-5 p.m.
149 N. Stone Ave./Museum of Contemporary Art
$5 admission fee

Galeria la Sirena

Works by Caribbean American Association of Artists and Caribbean food tasting
March 8-April 18, Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
2905 E. Broadway
319-1262

Fine Art Gallery

Learn about what kinds of emotional impacts terrorism has on people.
Argentinean photographer Marcelo Brodskey
March 12-June 1
Mon.-Thrus., 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. and Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
300 E. River Road
299-3000

Noche de las Estrellas

Talent show presented by the Sunnyside Unified School District, the Southwest
and Mexico.
April 18, 6-9 p.m.
$8 in advance, $10 at the door
1725 E. Bilby Road
545-5427

Roughstock Rodeo

Bareback riding, barrel racing and family fun
Old Tucson Studios
April 19, all day events until 6 p.m.
201 S. Kinney Road
$8 adults, $5 children
883-0100

DeGrazia’s “Todos Mexicanos”

Sketches by the late Ted DeGrazia of the daily life he saw during his frequent trips to Mexico. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Runs until Sept. 8 Free.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
6300 N. Swan Road
299-9191

Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo classes

Introductory flamenco dancing classes. 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. First class free.
Casa Vicente Dance Studio
375 S. Stone Ave.
309-8762

MAY

Cinco de Mayo with Francisco Gonzalez

The co-founder of Los Lobos will be at 17th Street Market.
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Free
The 17th Street Market
810 E. 17th St.
624-8821 Ext. 147

Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo Classes

Introductory flamenco classes; walk-ins welcome
January 8-May 27 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
First introductory class: $12
Casa Vicente Dance Studio
375 South Stone Avenue
(520) 309-8762

El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity

Artist Neil Bernstein focuses on the Arizona/Mexico border issue with his new pieces
May 27- June 1
340 North Fourth Avenue
(520) 624-4800

Ted DeGrazia’s “Todos Mexicanos” exhibit

Sketches and drawings of daily sightings during his frequent trips to Mexico
March 28- September 8
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free of cost
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
6300 North Swan Road
(520) 299-9191

World Music at 17th Street Market

Saturday, May 31
11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
(520) 624-8821 Ext. 145

JUNE

"Oso Fuerte"

The story of a boy with the gift of strength.
1 p.m.
Sunday, June 1
Cost: $5-$8
Live Theatre Workshop
5317 East Speedway
(520) 327-4242