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Learning in Tucson

Upcoming learning events around Tucson.

Thursday, October 22

Crafternoon: Clay Worry Stone Workshop

Thu, Oct 22 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · East Campus Makespace (Event), East Campus

Discover what you can create with a Cricut! This introductory workshop explores the basics of this cutting machine and how it can be used to make custom decals, paper crafts, and personalized designs.

Free

Saturday, October 24

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

Sat, Oct 24 · 10 AM–12 PM · Education Building Classroom

@ Register Here $45 Non-Member / $36 Member Class Capacity 18 In this 2-hour workshop, instructor Chad Borseth will discuss the role fungi and mushrooms play in our ecology and go over cultivation and propagation…

Price: see link

Turn Scraps into Something Tucson Can Grow on (Compost Workshop)

Sat, Oct 24 · 10 AM–12 PM · Mission Garden, 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ, 85745

We love Compost! we hope you do too! October 24th at 10am, join us and @tucsonenvironmentalservices for a free workshop on tips and tricks for turning food scraps into something Tucson can grow on!

Price: see link

Sunday, October 25

Japanese Basket Weaving Workshop with BasketBana

Sun, Oct 25 · 10 AM–1 PM · Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

@ Register Here $90 Non-Member / $72 Member Capacity 20, Ages 12+ Discover the art of Japanese traditional basket weaving with an artist from New Mexico.

Free

Tuesday, October 27

Intro to Raspberry Pi Workshop

Tue, Oct 27 · 3 PM–4 PM · East Campus Makespace (Event), East Campus

Small computer, big possibilities! Get introduced to Raspberry Pi and discover how this compact computer can be used for coding, electronics, and creative projects.

Free

Wednesday, October 28

Crafternoon: Clay Worry Stone Workshop

Wed, Oct 28 · 1 PM–2 PM · Desert Vista Campus

Take a creative break and make your own clay worry stone! Explore colors and shapes as you sculpt a small, smooth keepsake with an indentation for your thumb.

Free

Saturday, October 31

Jack-O-Bon Ceramic Lanterns Workshop

Sat, Oct 31 · 10 AM–1 PM · Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

@ Register Here $100 Non-Member / $80 Member Capacity 15 Participants will create a hollow ceramic lantern inspired by Obon while exploring connections between Japanese Obon traditions and American Halloween customs.

Price: see link

Tuesday, November 10

Intro to Soldering Workshop

Tue, Nov 10 · 3 PM–4 PM · East Campus Makespace (Event), East Campus

Discover the basics of soldering and how it’s used to connect electronic components!

Free

Friday, November 13

Seeds Saving, Harvesting, and Processing Workshop

Fri, Nov 13 · 9 AM–11 AM · TBG Greenhouse

@ Register Here $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 12 Explore a variety of seed harvesting and processing techniques and tools.

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Beethoven Triple Concerto

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM · Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ

Classical music is at its absolute best when it feels like a live, high-stakes conversation, and this concert brings together three centuries of dark folklore, playful chamber wizardry, and fierce national pride.

$21.05 – $115.48

Sunday, November 15

Beethoven Triple Concerto

Sun, Nov 15 · 2 PM · Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ

Classical music is at its absolute best when it feels like a live, high-stakes conversation, and this concert brings together three centuries of dark folklore, playful chamber wizardry, and fierce national pride.

$21.05 – $115.48

Tuesday, November 17

Saturday, November 21

Frida Kahlo: Blood and Gold (morning)

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30 AM–12:05 PM · SAHBA Pavilion

@ Register Here $30 Non-Member /$24 Member ZUZI! Dance presents a revival of Frida Kahlo: Blood and Gold at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

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Frida Kahlo: Blood and Gold (afternoon)

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:30 PM–2:05 PM · SAHBA Pavilion

@ Register Here $30 Non-Member / $24 Member ZUZI! Dance presents a revival of Frida Kahlo: Blood and Gold at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Price: see link

Saturday, November 28

Artist’s Talk featuring Francis Morgan – Arizona Birds

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Porter Hall

@ Register Here Free with Gardens Admission-Registration Required Capacity 60 Arizona Birds: A Complete Photographic Record of the State’s Avifauna Ideal for birders, naturalists, photographers, and visitors…

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tours

Mon, Aug 24 – Wed, Dec 23 · Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab

The Mirror Lab is one of the University of Arizona’s true gems.

Price: see link