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Plays by the Tombstone Repertory Company, Inc. – through May Hours: Each Saturday at 7 p.m. through May 23, and Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. Where: Schieffelin Hall, Fourth and Freemont Streets What: The Tombstone Repertory Company presents two back-to-back plays, “Tombstone Heiress” and “Midday or Approximately Noon.” Both one-act shows are written by Bob Hoskins. Cost: $5 for both shows Contact: (520) 249-8944
Tombstone Art Gallery – all summer Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Tombstone Art Gallery, 317 E. Allen St. What: Featured artists’ work on display through the summer months. Cost: Free Contact: (520) 457-2380
Alabaster Stone Carving Workshop - May 16 Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Gallery of Dreams What: Learn to carve stone with Master Sculptor Tim Trask and his apprentice, Jon Solbakken. Cost: $55 Contact: (520) 720-2649, www.agalleryofdreams.com
Wyatt Earp Days - May 23 to 25 Where: Allen Street What: Summary This Memorial Day weekend memorializes lawman Wyatt Earp with street entertainment, a chili cook-off, an 1880s fashion show, look-a-like contest and “Showdown in Tombstone 2009,” a re-enactment contest. Sponsored by the Tombstone Vigilantes and Tombstone Lions Club. The Lions Club will raffle an 1851 .44 caliber Navy revolver on Monday just after 4 p.m. Cost: Free; re-enactment contest entry fee is $50 per group Contact: (520) 457-3291, www.wyattearpdays.com
Tombstone City Library Children’s Reading Program - June 1 to 26 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Where: Tombstone City Library, 4th and Toughnut Streets. What: The theme for this year’s program is “Be Creative.” Participants receive gift bags on June 26. Cost: Free Contact: (520) 457-3612
Summer Concert Series in the Park – June 1 to Aug. 31 Where: Tombstone City Park, corner of Third and Allen Streets What: Listen to live music in the Tombstone City Park and enjoy lemonade and punch provided by the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce. Attendees may bring their own beer and wine and are encouraged to bring their own seating. Cost: Free Contact: (520) 457-9317
Sabbar Shriners Tombstone Sweet Onion Festival - June 19 to 21 Where: Allen Street What: The festival features a parade, Onion Queen crowning, an onion cook-off, live music and onion vendors. Cost: Free Contact: (520) 457-9327
Tombstone Gem & Mineral Show - June 19 to 21 Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Tombstone Territories RV Park, 2111 East Highway 82, Huachuca City, AZ What: The theme for the 7th annual show is “Old West Merchants & Miners.” Sponsored by the Rhinestone Cowboy. Cost: Free admission and parking. Contact: (520) 457-9505, www.tombstonegemshow.info
Family Style Fourth of July - July 4 Where: Medigovich Field What: The event will include an all-ages softball tournament, round robin, children’s games, food and fireworks. Sponsored by Tombstone Knights of Columbus. Contact: (520) 457-3994
Vigilante Days – Aug. 7 to 9 Where: Allen Street What: The three-day event features a 10k run, chili cook-off, street performances and re-enactments. Sponsored by the Tombstone Vigilantes. The 10k run starts Sunday at 6:30 a.m. Participants can register Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vigilante Booth on Fourth and Allen Streets, or Sunday starting at 5:30 a.m. at the Tombstone City Park. Contact: (520) 457-3451, www.tombstonevigilantes.com
Rendezvous of Gunfighters – Sept. 4 to 7 Where: Allen Street What: Re-enactment groups from across the U.S. will perform and will hold a costume contest and parade. Sponsored by the Tombstone Wild Bunch. Contact: (520) 457-3548, www.tombstonewildbunch.org/rendez
— Compiled by Kate Saavedra
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