Mount Lemmon Music Series
THROUGH OCT. 26
A1 Reggae Band brings its sounds to the Mount Lemmon Lodge music series. Mark Thomas appears on May 4, while Jay Fairchild hits the stage on May 11.
Mount Lemmon Lodge, 12833 N. Sabino Canyon Park, Mount Lemmon, price TBA, noon to 3 p.m.,
mountlemmonlodge.com
Read to a Dog
MAY 7, MAY 14
Help develop your child’s reading skills in this nonjudgmental environment. The goal is for them to have fun and realize that reading aloud is not so intimidating when there’s a furry friend present.
Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Road, Tucson, free, 3 to 4 p.m.,
pima.bibliocommons.com
Joe Fonda Quartet
MAY 10
People consider Jay Fonda a musical artist who has dabbled in all aspects of music. Fonda has composed, performed, recorded and educated. Fonda provided great insight when he served as president of the Tri-Centric Foundation, a musical performance archive. Fonda has gone across the United States and multiple countries to perform.
The Century Room, 311 E. Congress Street, Tucson, $25, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., dice.fm
Synapse Presents: The Brain Bus
MAY 11
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Synapse Team will bring a mobile neuroscience laboratory designed to walk guests through how the brain works. People of all ages are invited to participate in this interactive and educational experience.
Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Road, Tucson, free, 10 to 11 a.m., pima.bibliocommons.com
Train Day
MAY 11
Who’s ready for some free family fun? Come spend train day at the museum. There will be free exhibits, rides and activities all day long. Fun train-themed merchandise will be available for purchase, too.
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, Historic Downtown Depot, 414 N. Toole Avenue, Tucson, free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., tucsonhistoricdepot.org
Tucson Home Sharing Info
MAY 11
This is an introduction to Tucson Home Sharing, a program that promotes adults sharing residence as a means for mutually beneficial support. There will be presentations on cost reduction and providing companionship for loneliness.
Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, free, 11 a.m. to noon, tucsonhomesharing.org
Miami Artist in Tucson
MAY 11
Miami-based Latin artist Raiko will live paint on high-quality purses from Coach, New York. Come witness Raiko’s unique blend of style and culture at this event.
La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, free, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 832-887-3485, raikonin@icloud.com
The Mercado Flea
MAY 12
Spend Mother’s Day on the final day of this flea market for the season. More than 50 vendors will be there selling vintage and antique items. You may find that present you know your parent will love.
Mercado District, South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, free, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., mercadodistrict.com
Try Out Our New Telescope
MAY 16
Try the new Orion AstroBlast telescope. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association has provided the library with this cool telescope for public viewing. Have you ever wanted to see that Arizona daytime moon in grand detail? Now is your chance.
Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Road, Tucson, free, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., pima.bibliocommons.com
Moon Glow 520
MAY 31
This complimentary outdoor yoga class is here to provide for those who need a break. This session is called “Always Power Yoga.” Be sure to bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.
La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, free, 6:30 p.m., laencantadashoppingcenter.com
