Tip of the Kappy
Kappy's Bar and Sandwich Place, 2190 N. Wilmot Road, a charming bar and grill known for superfriendly, Cheers-esque service and atmosphere, is celebrating 10 years in business. Owners Kurt and Kris Veitch are hosting an all-day party on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with a mélange of festivities including a bingo game (for old time's sake), and food and drink specials. For more info, call 296-9500.
More Beer!
I love fall for many reasons, but none more so than all the beer events in Oktoberfest season. The 27th Great Tucson Beer Festival will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way. The event includes samples of brews from across the Southwest, music, games and something called static steer roping. This is a 21-and-older event, with tickets priced from $25 to $90. Proceeds benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona. For more information, visit azbeer.com/tucson.
¡Salsa!
The annual SalsaFest along Arizona's Salsa Trial is celebrating the ever-so-popular condiment in Safford on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. Events include a salsa challenge, a jalapeño eating competition, Chihuahua races and a car show, but sadly, no salsa dancing. It might be a bit of drive for Tucsonans, but admission is free. The event will be held in Safford's Town Square, 1111 Thatcher Blvd. (U.S. Highway 70). For details, visit salsatrail.com.
Eat With the Dead
Tucson Botanical Gardens celebrates the Day of the Dead with a "Feast with the Dearly Departed." The event includes Sonoran fare along with mariachis, sugar skulls, luminarias, kids' activities and workshops. It all goes down from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 4 to 12 ($4 for members and $2 for their child guests). Visit tucsonbotanical.org/events.
Rum and Food, Mon
Saint House Rum Bar, 256 E. Congress St., has expanded its dining and drinking hours and is now serving food until midnight seven days a week. The full menu will be available, including taro chips and banana ketchup, rum-glazed chicken, Caribbean tacos, coconut shrimp and salads. The bar is now open until 2 a.m. on weekends.
