SPECIAL EVENTS Upcoming CALLING ALL ROCKET SCIENTISTS. Judges and volunteers are needed to participate in the 47th annual International Science and Engineering Fair, May 5 through 11, at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. More than 1,200 high school students from 35 countries will compete. The fair is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 10. Admission is free. Call 626-6267 for public information. Call Norm Meader from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 621-4845 for information on science project judging. Call 321-1433 to volunteer to help run the event. Events This Week CARNIVAL ARTISTE. The Central Arts Collective hosts its annual fundraising Carnival from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at 188 E. Congress. Have the Muffin Ladies read your future, dig for prizes in the coat pockets of the He/She Coat Person, Go Fish, or indulge in the urge to make graffiti art. Prizes abound from rubber chickens to hot air balloon rides. Bring the whole family. $5 admission. Call 623-5883 or 623-4428 for information. DOWNTOWN SATURDAY. Check out galleries, street performers and the unique sights of downtown Tucson all day and night Saturday, May 4. It's a Street Symphony this weeks as the Tucson Symphony Orchestra takes over the Ronstadt Transit Center for two free performances. Maestro Bob Bernhardt says goodbye to Tucson in this final performance. Other events include a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Main Library, the Tucson Folk Festival, other musicians throughout downtown, the return of Thee Tragidiots and horse and buggy rides. Visit the information booth at Sixth Avenue and Congress for a complete schedule of events. Call the Arts District at 624-9977 for information. BIDDING FOR BACHELORS. The annual Bachelor Auction to benefit St. Jude's Children Hospital goes to bid at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Plaza Hotel, 1900 E. Speedway. Admission is $25, with bids beginning at $50. Major credit cards accepted. There is also a live auction, tostada bar and no-host bar. Eligible bachelors are still welcome to participate. Call Nelle at 296-8983 or Kathi at 574-3883 for reservations and information. FIESTA MEXICANA. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fiesta Mexicana from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Hi Corbett Field, located in Reid Park. Events include mariachi music, children's activities, dance instruction and performances and plenty of food and drink. The evening is highlighted by a performance by Ballet Folklorico Magisterial Nuevo Leon. Tickets are $10, available at Beaver's Band Box, Baca Upholstery, Danzarte Studios, the Parent Connection and at the gate. Proceeds benefit the Parent Connection, a community-based family resource center. Call 321-1500 for information. SOLAR POTLUCK. The Citizens for Solar host the 14th annual Solar Potluck and Exhibition from 9 a.m. to sundown Saturday, May 4, at Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road. Check out all kinds of solar devices that can be used in the home. Potluck begins at 5 p.m. Cost is $3 per carload to enter the park. Call 292-9020 for information. WING-IT! The second annual Wingfest benefiting Easter Seals happens at 4 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Holiday Inn City Center, 181 W. Broadway. The public is invited to taste and vote for the "Best Wings In Tucson." Admission is $6 at the door. Call 745-5222 for information. HOPE, HEALING AND HI-JINKS. Hope, Healing and High Jinks, a stand-up comedy and improvisation benefit for the Tucson AIDS Project, happens at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Laffs Comedy Caffe, 2900 E. Broadway. Local talents Danny Boskowitz, Dave Fitzsimmons, Gary Hood and Debbie Rice along with their "comedians in training" who are living with HIV/AIDS, do their best to split your gut and bring a little humor to this deadly disease. There is also a live and silent auction. Tickets are $20 for open seating, $30 for priority seating, and are available at the Tucson AIDS Project. Call 322-6226 for reservations and information. BARRIO CUISINE. Alva B. Torres and other skilled cooks reveal the secrets of barrio cuisine and share favorite recipes at a demonstration/workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House Museum, located in the TCC complex, 260 S. Church Ave. Teens and adults are invited to participate in this free hands-on workshop. A second workshop is scheduled for May 18. Call Fred McAninch at the Arizona Historical Society at 622-0956 for information. OPEN-AIR MARKET. Experience the charm of a European style open-air market from 2 p.m. to dusk Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, at Plaza Palomino at Swan and Fort Lowell roads. The gourmet food fair features fresh produce, herbs, coffee, arts and crafts, live music and more. Call 795-1177 for information.

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