Tucson Weekly: Events (February 28

SPECIAL EVENTS
Events This Week
ANIMAL ADOPTATHON. Bookman's on Ina. 3733 W. Ina Rd. 579-0303. F.A.I.R., the Foundation for Animals in Risk, holds a day-long adoptathon and provides information on becoming a foster volunteer on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Westward Look Resort. 245 E. Ina Road. 297-1151. Sisters in Crime presents a conference for mystery fans and writers with panel discussions, book signings, lunch and a reception with J.A. Jance on Saturday, March 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $50 per person and $30 for Sisters in Crime members. Lunch is an additional $25. For details call 326-8533.
ART AND MUSIC SHOW. Art Square. 172 E. Broadway. Fine artists and artisans display their art and musicians perform in the outdoor space on Saturday, March 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Families and kids welcome. Call 624-9977 for details.
BIKE PATH DEDICATION. PCC West Campus. 2202 West Anklam Rd. In honor of Louis Carlos Bernal, PCC photo instructor and avid cyclist, a bike path and a scholarship have been developed. A ceremony and recpetion take place on Thursday, February 28 at 12:30 p.m. at the Northwest entrance near Greasewood Rd.
BRIDAL MARKET. Manning House. 450 W. Paseo Redondo. The Tucson Association of Wedding Professionals hosts a bridal market on the first Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Engaged couples can access all the information they need for planning their wedding. Call 206-9986 or 797-8455 for more information.
DEATH OF POE: NATURAL CAUSES OR MURDER?. Clues Unlimited. 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. 326-8533. Mysteries in History series continues with Professor Roger Nichols exploring whether the modern mystery writer was murdered like one of his characters on Friday, March 1. A recpetion starts at 6 p.m. at Clues Unlimited followed by the dinner/lecture held at the DoubleTree Hotel, Reid Park, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $50 and benefit the UA's Department of History. To reserve a spot call 621-9359.
HISTORIC TUCSON WALKING TOURS. Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House. 151 South Granada Street. 520-622-0956. Walk in the footsteps of the pioneers as experienced guides dressed in Territorial costume lead you to more than 20 historic homes and sites through downtown Tucson. Tours take place every Saturday through March 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10 for adults and free for children under 12. Call 622-0956 for required reservations.
HOMELESS YOUTH FORUM FOR LGBT COMMUNITY. Wingspan Community Center. 300 E. Sixth St. Panel discussion explores the needs of kids who are homeless and lesbian, gay, bi or transgender on Thursday, February 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free.
HOT ROD MANIFESTO. Carbonbase Gallery. 101 W. Fifth St. 903-2695. Featuring the art of customizing in a one-day show on Saturday, March 2 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a party at 9 p.m. at Vaudeville Cabaret (110 E. Congress) with music by Rodeo Queen, the Sintillators, the 440s.
HOUSEBUILDING TRIP TO NOGALES. Habitat for Humanity. Help a poor family build a home by volunteering your time and labor on Saturday, February 23. Group leaves from Nogales, AZ at 8:30 a.m. and continues to Nogales, Mexico. No experience is necessary. Conditions are primitive. Call Scott for details at 762-1910.
SHAKESPEARE MONOLOGUE COMPETITION. UA Laboratory Theatre. UA campus, southeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard. The annual free event is presented by the English Speaking Union and the School of Theater Arts on Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. Come hear students from Southern Arizona high schools compete.
YOUNG WOMEN'S SPEAK OUT. Pima County Tucson Women's Commission. 445 E. Speedway Blvd. A day for young women, ages 13 to 18, to discuss issues like dating, body image, self-defense, careers and more with their peers takes place on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free. Call for information, 624-8318.
Upcoming
ARTS FOR ALL OPENING CELEBRATION. Arts For All, Inc.. 2520 N. Oracle. A brand new location for the community arts group is celebrated on Sunday, March 10 at 1 p.m.
DE LA RUMBA AL SON. Muse. 516 N. Fifth Ave. Workshops, classes and performances of Afro-Cuban dance and song are featured. A welcoming Reception takes place on March 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; dance workshops happen March 14 to 22 at Zuzi's Little Theater at Muse; song classes are from March 11 to 22 at SAS, Casa De Cultura; Fiesta and Performance takes place on March 23 at Zuzi's Theater. For details, call 327-3663.
GERMAN FILM SERIES. UA Modern Languages Auditorium. The Burning Soil is F. W. Murnau's 1928 silent film about peasants and the land and love and the class war presented on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Free.
Announcements
CHESS KNIGHTS. Borders Books at Park Place. Broadway Blvd. Board and chess pieces are provided for weekly game playing. All skill levels are welcome every Monday at 6 p.m. Admission is free.