For information, call 792-9985. The Wingspan center erupts with a performance by Sister Spit's Ramblin' Road Show. Sister Spit started in San Francisco as a weekly open-mic event, where girls of all genders were free to deluge the crowd with talent ranging from poems and stories to naked cello playing, puppets and chainsaws. For details, call 624-1779. The Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club continues its seasonal habit of hosting wonderful, old-fashioned Friday evening family barbecues throughout the summer.
Admission is free.
And don't miss the club's annual Fourth of July party, considered the granddaddy of local independence-minded extravaganzas. The celebration shifts gears this year, with more focus on family events, including games, races, swimming, and plenty of entertainment. Parking is limited, and shuttle service will be available. For information, call 795-6960. More than 143 singers will take the stage for this spectacle, with musical guests including the Davis Monthan Honor Guard, vocalist Armen Dirtadian, the Tucson Concert Band and the National Norms Men's Quartet.