Tucson Happenings 6/17-6/19, 2011

FRIDAY 6/17/11
What:Nature Storytime and craft for kids! Plus, of course ducks and turtles and all that comes with the awesome surroundings.  F0r more information go HERE.
When:10am-11am
Where: Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park12325 E. Roger Road
Cost:FREE
What:Summer Safari Nights- Reid Park Zoo is starting there weekly summer nights this Friday!Relax in the cooler temperatures, enjoy viewing you favorite animals, get an up close and personal encounter with one of our animal ambassadors and enjoy games, crafts and face painting for the kids.
Where:Reid Park Zoo
When:5-8pm
Cost:$7.50 per adult and $5 per child (ages 2- 12). Kids under 2 are free
What: Drop-in Taiko Drumming Class!!!! Taiko is the artistic, powerful, and physically demanding discipline of Japanese ensemble drumming. If you've seen taiko, you probably want to try it. This is where to start. Odaiko Sonora's taiko drop-in sessions are perfect for the first time player." Call Karen for more info. at481-8003 or go to www.tucsontaiko.org and it says it is for ALL AGESWhen:3pm
Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory 1013 S. Tyndall Ave
Cost: FREE first session $10 after
SATURDAY 6/18/11 
What: a sampling of summer time favorites from every department! Local BBQ Sauce & Spices, Meat & Sausage Favorites, Seasonal Produce, Summer Snacks, and Much More!http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/speedway/store-calendar/
Where:Whole Foods- Tucson locations

When:11am-2pm
Cost:free

What:Tucson World Refugee Fest is held annually to commemorate World Refugee Day, a tribute to the remarkable courage and determination of tens of millions of refugees uprooted by war and violence. This free family celebration will be held on Saturday, June 18 starting at 5pm at the Downtown Main Library Plaza and will feature music, dance and art from countries around the world, as well as ethnic food and interactive activities. We went last year and it was HOT but sooo worth it!
Soccer Tournament this year!
This year’s festival also features an international soccer tournament where refugee teams from all of Arizona will compete for top honors.
for more info. go HERE.
Where:Valdez Main Library square
When:5-10pm
Cost:FREE but many cool items for sale so you may want to bring some dinero :)

What:H&M presents Baby Loves Disco, a family-friendly dance party featuring classic disco tunes from the 70’s & 80’s. •Real DJ’s, Real Music, Real Dancing for Babies and their Families •Featuring fun filled activities for little ones, such as face painting, temporary tattoos, craft activities and more! •Families are welcome to come and join the fun and dance with their little ones to the best family disco around. Free admission with wristband. Wristbands are available at the Tucson Mall H&Mcall and make sure they have some left :)
Where:4500 N. Oracle Road
When:1-4pm
Cost:FREE
What:Cars 2 Release Party Stories, games and more. For accompanied children ages 3-8. **Celebrate the movie - in theaters June 24th. We have Disney fun, stories, games and more
Where:Borders Books & Music, Park Place5870 E. Broadway
When:2pm
Cost:FREE
 What:Classic Car Show. Trophies are awarded in several categories and dash pins are given to the first seventy-five cars registered. Friends and families gather to enjoy the great “Happy Days” atmosphere which offers live DJ entertainment. The kids have lots of fun with the hoola-hoops, bubble gum blowing contests, the bunny hop and a jumping castle!
Where:Little Anthony's Diner 7010 E. Broadway
When:7pm-9:30pm
Cost:FREE

What:Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Ecstatic Dance Tucson is a group of individuals committed to coming together on a regular basis and creating a safe environment where we can move our bodies, express ourselves freely and just plain shake it. Two of our main goals are to create community and have fun. We understand that it takes courage to open ourselves up in the presence of others and we do what we can to create a supportive environment. Planet Coexist presents Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Dance you inner joy to an eclectic set of music. A smoke-alcohol-judgement free environment! Shoeless feet on the dance floor only!http://planetcoexist.com/EcstaticDance/
Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
When:7:30-10:30pm
Cost$7 Suggested Donation; Free for children 12 and unde:
What:smARTy Pants: Sense-Sational Self-PortraitsUsing an overhead projector, oil pastels, and watercolor paints, transform your profile into a wash of colorful brushstrokes. For accompanied children ages 3-4.
Where:Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main
When:10am
Cost:$10 per child; $8 per child for members; adults free

What:Ocotillo Summer Youth Poetry Slam-This is the team selection style and as they say "it's going to be hot"- Go Here for all the info!!!Want to see some of the winners in action go HERE and consider participating next time :)
Where:Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea1730 E. Speedway
When:5-10pm Starts off with a workshop and the slam is from 7-10pm
Cost:FREE
 What:Saturday Evenings at the Desert Museum For all the info. and special events go to www.desertmuseum.org. Get your black lights ready to find all those scorpions!Running Wild Warden Oasis Theater 7-7:30 p.m. and 8-8:30 p.m. Running Wild is an innovative, live-animal demonstration that combines natural behaviors of small desert animals with projected images, music and narration. You might see a green parrot, a porcupine, a lizard and even a skunk! Tasting Your Community Baldwin Education Building: rooms 102 A-B & 103 7:30-8 p.m. and 8:30-9 p.m. Your community is more than just its people — it's the whole ecological tapestry of interwoven lives in their environment. Join Desert Museum Education Specialists Jesús García to explore ethnoecology of the Sonoran Desert region. Sample native and traditional foods and learn techniques to gather and process them. Experiment with natural fibers, pigments and medicinal plants.

Where:Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

When: (no entry after 9:15 p.m.) Admissions after 4:00 p.m. ONLY 

Cost: For after 4pm admission$7.00 ($3.00 for 6-12, FREE for 5 and under)
SUNDAY 6/19/11

They don't look "bad" to me!

What:The Three Bad Wolves Play Little Red Riding Hood, The Boy who Cried Wolf, and the Three Little Pigs had it wrong when they accused the wolves of being bad. This hilarious interactive musical play lets these misjudged wolves get a chance to tell their side of the story.For more info. and tickets go HERE
Where:Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blvd
When:1pm
Cost:varies
What: Baby Loves Disco Professional DJs and MCs get you and your little ones moovin' and groovin' to pop, hip pop, '80s, '90s and dance tunes. Snacks for the whole family are included, as well as games, prizes and more. As part of the Baby Loves Disco SuperHero Tour, parents and kids are invited to dress up as their favorite superheroes. The proceeds support Southern Arizona schools through DonorsChoose.org, the official charity of Loews Hotels; a web-based not-for-profit that provides essential classroom tools to teachers across the country.
Where:Loews Ventana Canyon Resort7000 N. Resort Drive
When:2-5pm
Cost:$15; 4 people for $50