Calendar items for week of June 6
OUTDOORS
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
• Take a guided two-hour twilight hike that sets off before sunset and offers a good view of picturesque skies. Details: 5:30 p.m.; Tucson Mountain Park, 8451 W. McCain Loop; free with park admission; reservation required; 733-5158.
• Gaze at twinkling stars through large telescopes set up for celestial viewing at a star party. Details: 8-10 p.m.; Tucson Mountain Park, 8451 W. McCain Loop; free with park admission; 615-7855.
• Take a guided five-mile interpretive hike along the Bear Wallow drainage on Mount Lemmon and through the remains of an old Forest Service campground to the site of the mountain’s first ski run. Details: 9 a.m.; Sunset Trailhead on Mount Lemmon Highway, Milepost 22.9; free; 749-8700.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
• Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert during a one-hour walk. Details: 10-11 a.m.; Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte; $7; 742-6455.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
• Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers for a trek in the park, and help the group eradicate buffelgrass from natural areas. Details: 6-9 a.m.; Tucson Mountain Park, 2020 N. Kinney Road; free; 615-7855.
CLASSES
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
• The seminar “Adoption: Before and After” will cover the expectations of and preparations for adoption, as well as adjustment advice for new parents. Details: 5-7 p.m.; Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive; free; 531-9931.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
• Register now for the Youth Pottery Workshop, presented by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, which will expose students ages 12 to 18 to pottery as it has been made by American Indians in the Southwest for more than 2,000 years. Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 5100 W. Ina Road; $45; registration deadline May 30; 798-1201.
BOOKS
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
• Join Mirle Freel and Judy O’Toole-Freel as they present their collaborative children’s book. “Aardvark, Aardvark, How do you do,” about non-representational art. Details: noon and 2 p.m.; Western National Parks Association office, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive; free; reservations required; 622-6014.
CHILDREN
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
• See the “These are Saguaros” puppet show, presented by docents from Tohono Chul Park. Details: 2 p.m.; Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive; free; 742-6455.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
• Meet the Zinghoppers — Conductor Jack and his merry musical band of animals — who will provide
a fun and educational afternoon of adventure. Details: 2 p.m.; Bookman’s, 3733 W. Ina Road; free; 579-0303.
VISUAL ART
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
• Attend the opening of the exhibit “Weaving: Native Baskets and Blankets,” which features selections from Tohono Chul Park’s permanent collection and items loaned by local collectors. Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte; free with park admission; 742-6455.
THROUGH JUNE 10
• See an ethnobotany exhibit with fruits, seeds and vegetables sculpted in bronze, drawn and painted. Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte; free with park admission; 742-6455.
THROUGH JUNE 14
• Celebrate 40 years of art by residents of the Rancho Linda Vista art colony in Oracle during the “RLV at the Triangle L Ranch” exhibit. Details: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays; Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road; free; (520) 623-6732.
THROUGH JUNE 15
• Learn about Mexican-American journalist Ruben Salazer in an exhibit detailing his news reporting career with the Los Angeles Times, his fatal shooting and the process by which local Tucsonans got him selected for a postage stamp. Details: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; Postal History Foundation office, 920 N. First Ave.; free; 623-6652.
THROUGH AUG. 17
• See work of 23 artists from the Southwest that offers a closer-than-usual glimpse of some of the smallest creatures on earth during the exhibit “Artful Insects and Inspired Arachnids.” Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte; free with park admission; 742-6455.
THROUGH AUG. 30
• Catch a diverse salon-style exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures and glass art, along with a permanent collection of copper vessels, rugs and jewelry. Details: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; Tangerine Gallery, 2522 E. Fort Lowell Road; free; 326-5028.
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RESTAURANTS
AJ’S FINE FOOD BISTRO
2805 E. Skyline Drive
Phone: 232-6340
Cuisine: Bistro
Open daily 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
ANGELINA'S
12252 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Phone: 742-9595
Cuisine: Pizza
Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
BAGGIN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES
6342 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 575-8878
11015 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 547-2839
Cuisine: Deli
Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
BAYOU CAFE
5819 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 408-3498
Cuisine: Cajun
Open Wednesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesday-Sunday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
BAZIL’S
4777 E. Sunrise Drive
Phone: 577-3322
Cuisine: Italian
Open daily 5-10 p.m.
BENNER’S GRILL
8235 N. Silverbell Road
Phone: 572-8459
Cuisine: Grill
Open daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
BLANCO TACOS + TEQUILA
2905 E. Skyline Drive
Phone: 232-1007
Cuisine: Mexican
Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
BLUEFIN SEAFOOD BISTRO
7053 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 531-8500
Cuisine: Seafood
Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
BLUEPOINT KITCHEN
2905 E. Skyline Drive
Phone: 577-6000
Cuisine: Seafood
Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight
BRUNDOG’S ZY-DE-QUE
4825 N. First Ave.
Phone: 887-2333
Cuisine: Cajun
Open Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
BUBB’S GRUB
16010 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 825-6510
Cuisine: Barbecue
Open Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. ; Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
CAFÉ JASPER
6370 N. Campbell Ave.
Phone: 577-0326
Cuisine: Café
Open Tuesday-Saturday 6:30-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sunday 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
CANDELA RESTAURANT
5845 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 407-0111
Cuisine: Peruvian
Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 5-9 p.m.
CHANTILLY TEA ROOM
5185 N. Genematas Drive
Phone: 622-3303
Cuisine: Café
Open Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
EL CHARRO GRILL
100 W. Orange Grove Road
Phone: 615-1922
Cuisine: Mexican
Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
CIBARIA CUCINA ITALIANA
12985 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 825-2900
Cuisine: Italian
Open Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m.
COACH’S DELI
1745 E. River Road
Phone: 297-0773
Cuisine: Deli
Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
FIRE: AN ARIZONA BISTRO
12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd.
Phone: 616-6023
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
FRESCO PIZZERIA AND PASTARIA
4229 W. Ina Road
Phone: 744-0073
Cuisine: Pizza
Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight; Sunday noon-10 p.m.
FROST: A GELATO SHOPPE
7131 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 797-0188
Cuisine: Italian
Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.;
Sunday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
GOLD ROOM
245 E. Ina Road
Phone: 297-1151
Cuisine: Southwestern
Open Monday through Saturday 7-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5:30 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 10 p.m.
GOLDEN DRAGON RESTAURANT
4704 E. Sunrise Drive
Phone: 299-8088
Cuisine: Chinese
Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday noon-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-9:30 p.m.
GRILL AT HACIENDA DEL SOL
5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road
Phone: 529-3500
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Open Monday-Saturday 5:30-10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m.
GRUMPY’S GRILL BURGERS,
BASKETS AND BEER
2960 W. Ina Road
Phone: 297-5452
Cuisine: American
Open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday
7 a.m.-9 p.m.
GYROS CAFE
11143 N. La Cañada Drive
Phone: 742-2921
Cuisine: Greek and Kurdish
Open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
HARVEST MOON
12985 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 825-5351
Cuisine: Chinese
Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday noon-9 p.m.
HIFALUTIN
6780 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 297-0518
Cuisine: Southwestern
Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
JANOS
3770 E. Sunrise Drive
Phone: 615-6100
Cuisine: Southwestern
Open Monday-Saturday 5:30-9:30 p.m.
J BAR
3770 E. Sunrise Drive
Phone: 615-6100
Cuisine: Latin American
Open Monday-Saturday 5-9:30 p.m.
JERRY BOB’S FAMILY RESTAURANT
8300 N. Thornydale Road
Phone: 579-7177
7939 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 878-9360
Cuisine: Diner
Open Monday-Saturday 5:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sunday 5:30 a.m-2 p.m.
LA MADRINA PIZZERIA
7872 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 742-2111
Cuisine: Italian
Open Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday noon-8 p.m.
LA OLLA
8551 N. Silverbell Road
Phone: 579-0950
Cuisine: Mexican
Open Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday noon-9 p.m.
LA PARILLA SUIZA
4250 W. Ina Road
Phone: 572-7200
Cuisine: Mexican
Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
LARIAT STEAKHOUSE
16666 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 825-9907
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
LAROCCA’S CLASSIC
ITALIAN CUISINE
5689 N. Swan Road
Phone: 299-4301
Cuisine: Italian
Open daily 5:30-10 p.m.
LAS MARGARITAS RESTAURANT
6011 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 297-8341
Cuisine: Mexican
Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
LAST TERRITORY STEAKHOUSE
AND MUSIC HALL
100000 N. Oracle Road
Phone: 544-1738
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Open daily 5-10 p.m.
LEGENDS BAR AND GRILL
2727 W. Club Drive
Phone: 297-2271
Cuisine: American
Open Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-midnight;
Friday and Saturday 10:30-1 a.m.
