Thursday Dec. 9

The Great Cover-Up

After a year’s hiatus, the Great Cover-Up is back this year at the Rialto Theatre and Hotel Congress for a three-day music event. Local bands and artists are invited to perform a 20-minute set of songs that are entirely someone else’s, tweaking their music styles to match those of others. Come enjoy music played by temporary tribute bands!

The Rialto Theatre

318 E. Congress St.

$8 one-day pass

Friday Dec. 10

“”Home Alone”” 20th Anniversary at The Loft Cinema

The movie that made Macaulay Culkin famous is back on the big screen this Friday at The Loft Cinema. “”Home Alone,”” believe it or not, is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, so come to the screening for a dose of nostalgia and to feel like you’re really getting older. You’ll have dozens of chances to watch it on syndicated cable networks this holiday season, but only one opportunity to see it in theaters, so bring your inner child — and keep the change, ya filthy animal.

The Loft Cinema

3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

10 p.m., $6

Saturday Dec. 11

The Vandals

From Huntington Beach, Calif., The Vandals have never taken themselves too seriously, but have put out some seriously great records. The punk band was formed in 1980, toured the world throughout the decades and has finally landed in Tucson. They’re self-proclaimed funny men, using their music to let their sense of humor shine.

Hotel Congress

311 E. Congress St.

6:30 p.m., $15, All ages

Border Film Festival at The Loft Cinema

With issues of immigration inundating the national news landscape, it’s easy to forget we have such a unique experience with border relations living in Tucson. The Border Film Festival will include not only three insightful documentaries, but also a panel discussion with a local private borderland owner and representatives from local human rights organizations.

The Loft Cinema

3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

11 a.m., donations appreciated

Sunday Dec. 12

Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair

Celebrate the last day off before finals week really begins by catching the end of the 41st annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair. Three days of celebration, crafts and delicious eats begin this Thursday at 10 a.m. Hundreds of craft booths, food vendors and unique performances will pack the street between University Boulevard and Ninth Street. Winter weather in Tucson this year has been beautiful thus far, so enjoy the fare of the fair on your day off.

Fourth Avenue

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.