Our picks for the top entertainment events of the week
‘Pancho Goes to College’ screens here again
For those who haven’t seen Ruben Reyes’ award-winning film, “Pancho Goes to College,” here’s another opportunity – and it’s free. Cine Rasquacho Internacional y Casa Maria will screen the movie, which has drawn comparisons to Spike Lee’s “School Daze,” under the stars at the soup kitchen. Director Reyes and many of the actors will be present, including Regina Romero and Pancho del Rancho. A Rasquacho-style reception will feature free hot dogs, popcorn with lemon and cold lemonade. When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Casa Maria/Guadalupe Free kitchen, 410 E. 26th St. Price: free Info: 624-0312
Films by UA students showcased at TCC
A teen genre musical, a meditation on Jewish identity, a fantasy epic about a fiddler turned dragonslayer and a comedic series of commercial spots are all on the movie menu as University of Arizona film students premiere their works, Students graduating from the UA School of Media Arts bachelor of fine arts program will screen their senior thesis films at the annual “I Dream in Widescreen.” The students wrote, directed and crewed their own films. A Q&A session with the filmmakers follows the presentation. When: Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday, with the screenings beginning at 7. Where: Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Price: free Info: 626-1405 www.uanews.org
Arts in the Zoo features concert, exhibit, wine
Music can sometimes tame beasts – and we’re not talking about the four-legged variety. Human animals will be treated to a soothing concert of classical music as the Reid Park Zoo hosts an evening under the stars with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a wine reception and private art exhibition by local artists, including nature photographer John Chapman and world-renowned artist Diana Madaras. When: Gates open at 6 p.m. Saturday, with the concert from 7-9:30 Where: Reid Park Zoo, 1030 S. Randolph Way Price: $20 adults, free for children 1 and younger Info: 791-3204, www.tucsonzoo.org