Thursday, July 19, 2018
Summer Artisan Showcase. Downtown clothing store Laura Tanzer Atelier is hosting an opportunity to meet Arizona artists, learn about their passions and buy some completely unique merchandise. Quiana Nwagbara is the daughter half of a Scottsdale mother-daughter business designing and creating African-inspired handbags and accessories out of mud cloth and leather. And Sam Patania is a third generation silversmith jeweler from Tucson. Both will be around to share stories and handcrafted goods, so bring your ears for listening and your money for spending. 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Laura Tanzer Atelier, 410 N. Toole Ave. Details here.
Krav Maga/Self Defense Basics Class. It’s a mad, mad world out there, so it’s never a bad idea to beef up your self-defense skills (or even to start building them from scratch). If you head over to Tucson’s Rising Phoenix Fitness and Defense, you can learn the basics of self-defense in a quick introductory lesson, then try out what you learned in a 45-minute hands-on class. You’ll meet lots of talented people who practice Krav Maga, the military self-defense system that uses techniques from boxing, wrestling, judo, karate and other techniques. Your first class is totally free, and after that, it’s only $35 to Krav Maga again. Or, if you’re really into it, you can get a monthly membership, and the class will be included. 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 (and every Thursday through the end of the year). Tucson’s Rising Phoenix Fitness and Defense, 1548 S. Euclid, suite B. Details here.
Drop-in Hula Class. If you’ve had the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack on repeat ever since it came out (and who hasn’t?), then it’s about time you learned how to dance along. Those little dashboard hula dancers make it look so easy! It’s time to find whether that’s at all true. Movement Culture is hosting a chance for people of all ages to learn the basics of hula, what they describe as a “low-impact workout.” And hey, we can’t think of a more fun or interesting way to get a workout in than to give hula a shot. Get your head in the game, and get your hips in a hula skirt. (Actually, probably just wear workout clothes. And bring water!) 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Movement Culture, 435 E. Ninth St. $10, cash only. Details here.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
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