Today

With summer school finally winding down, you may feel the need to break a brick in half, smack through a two-by-four or knock your roommate down with a quick kick. Whatever the case, the Karate Club is a great place for those who are interested in learning not only the ancient oriental philosophies but also the modern martial principles of this sport, way of life and art all rolled into one. The club meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the Living Community Center, 330 E. Seventh St. Call Stockman at 247-4531 for more information.

All the attention on corporate scandals might have you in a rut, or it might put you in the mood for some really old movies from the Great Depression ÷ when people had bigger problems than whether or not they would be able to retire. Centro Digna, 824 S. Sixth Ave., features "Modern Times", the classic Charlie Chaplin film about the corporate industry during the 1930s. Also featured is "Take Care," which highlights stories from New York hospital workers. The film starts at 7 p.m. The event is free but donations are accepted.

Tuesday

The UA campus is a living, working fashion show, and college students are typically the ones who set the fashion trends in America. So it only makes sense that one of UAās oldest museums would feature an exhibit on fashion. The Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St., showcases its One Hundred Years of Fashion: Social History and Self-Image exhibit. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Is the heat making you feel adventurous? The Living Community Center is offering salsa dance instruction for all ages, and they are especially seeking young people interested in artistic expression through dance. Beginners meet from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and intermediates meet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each session costs $5 per person. Students receive the first lesson free. For details call 573-7701. The center is located at 330 E. Seventh St.

Wednesday

The Living Arizona History Series at the Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St., will give the public a chance to meet Petra Santa Cruz Stevens, a Tucson orphan born in the 1840s. Of course, this Petra is portrayed by Irma Juanita Nevarez Martinez Sotomayor de Moreno, a Tucson historian. The presentation starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The cost is $6 general, $5 AHS members and $3 for students. Call 628-5774 for details.

Patty Harada, a UA psychology professor, presents "Forgiving: What it is; What it isnāt." In this seminar, part of a series, Harada, a certified grief counselor and death educator, will discuss utilizing self love to infuse your compassion for those around you. Her model is meant to eliminate continued abuse. The seminar, in University Medical Centerās DuVal Auditorium from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., is $10, and no reservations are required. For more information, call 886-6046.

Thursday

In August everyone is looking for a cool place to hide. Why not visit one of UAās buildings with the fewest windows to let the sun in. The FLANDRAU SCIENCE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM features MarsQuest. Screenings are at 2:30 p.m. daily and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. More Than Meets the Eye: Under Arizona Skies screens 3:30 p.m. daily and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Weekday matinee shows cost $4; evening shows and weekend matinees cost $5. The science center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, featuring a series of interactive exhibits and planetarium shows. Telescope viewing hours are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admission costs $5 for adults, $4 for children under 13, $4.50 for seniors.

Firday

For some people, taking their date out for a regular old dinner is fine, but some people need some more adventure to break the ice. The Catalina Players Community Dinner Theater, 400 E. University Blvd., features four one act comedies by Anton Chechov, Dorothy Parker, John Patrick Shanley and Robert Anderson starting at 6 p.m. (dinner) followed by performances at 7:30 p.m. Shows continue through August 18. Tickets cost $20 (dinner theater) and $6 to $12 for show only. Call for exact schedule or tickets at 409-8407. Forget dinner and a movie. Try throwing all the excitement of the movie into the dinner.

Sunday

In between all the rain, try sneaking in a trip to Sabino Canyon. Rain means water, and water means that the canyonās creeks, streams and ponds will be rushing with the wet stuff. Sabino Canyon has a wide variety of trails, from short, easy walks that offer an opportunity to experience wildlife, to strenuous hikes offering wonderful vistas. Just take Sabino Canyon Road north and follow the signs.