Tucson Happenings 6/9-6/12, 2011

This is the Rillito Bridge w all the bats flying out!

 Thursday6/9/11
What:Bat Watching Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum docents will have bat detectors and hands-on materials as bats emerge from their roost in search of their insect prey. A first-hand experience for the entire family Thursdays, June-August, .
Where:The famous "Bat Bridge" North Campbell Ave. and East River Road-accross from Trader Joe's
When:6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost:FREE

What:FREE Breakfast Burrito to each person at Chik FilA
Where:Chikfila Oracle Road
Whem:6:30am-10:30am
Cost:FREE




What:Live Mariachi Concert & Ballet Folklorico Dancers from Ballet Folklorico de San Juan & Mariachi Viva La Mujer Come see these talented performers!
Where:at Kennedy Park 3700 South La Cholla Boulevard
When:7pm-9pm
Cost:FREE

What:NIA and Bollywood Fusion Dance Class.  Come move and feel great! There are 4 classes in the Thursdays in June. For more information go HERE
Where:
When:5:45-6:45 pm
Cost:$12 or all four classes for $40

What:GAMES WITH 9 QUEENS & DDMAU games with 9 queens, the famous local card game DDMAU and all sorts of other fun games fun for all ages.
Where:Bookmans Grant location

When:10am-11am
Cost:FREE

 What:Craft Ninjas! Wondering about yarn bombing? Intrigued by monster applique? Need a craft project that's a little... different? Want to meet some other crafters? Join us for our alternative crafting group & meet-up! Work on your own project or help others by working on our special charity projects.Ages 12 and up please.
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library530 North Wilmot Rd
When:3-5pm
Cost:FREE




What:The Dazzling World of Caterpillars! Everyone is familiar with the beauty of butterflies (and many moths). However, most people hardly ever glimpse their earlier stages, the egg, caterpillar and pupa. In this class we will investigate the caterpillars of moths and butterflies and dispel some of the myths. Since moths outnumber butterflies by at least 10 to 1, many of the caterpillars we will look at will be those of moths.
Where:Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way
When:6-8pm
Cost:$20 Members $15

Friday6/10/11
What:Kids movie at Crossroads Dairy of a Wimpy Kid and Maramduke!
Where:Grant and Swan

When: 10:00 AM

Cost: FREE for kids 10 and under everyone else $2 $3.50 kids pack snacks

What: Drop-in Taiko Drumming Class!!!!:"A rhythmic medley of traditional and modern rhythms and moves using Japanese drums.** 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 AGES
When:3pm
Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory 1013 S. Tyndall Ave
Cost: FREE first session $10 after

  What:Block Party! Food! Games! Jumping Castle! Music! Give-a- ways! Join us in a fun-filled neighborhood block party. There will be free hotdogs, snow cones, drinks, and popcorn. There will be a drawing for a free bicycle, Build-A-Bear, Scooter, and various other prizes. Music will be provided by a pop rock singing group, NOONDAYSUN(noondaysunnds. com), from Seattle, Washington.
Where:Morningside Baptist Church 5902 E. 29th St.
When:5-8pm
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:Oldies Night from the Desert Cadillacs featuring Classic Cars, Live Oldies Music, Children’s Activities & Food for sale- sounds like a good time!
Where:Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 North Alvernon Way
When:5pm-9pm
Cost:FREE



Saturday6/11/11What:CROSSOVER Community Arts Festival Featuring Art Vendors, Live Music on the Main Stage, Food Vendors, Inflatable Water Slides, Jumping Castles, Face Painting, Kids Art Activities, Games and more…
Where:Reid Park Bandshell - 1100 S. Randolph Way

When:10am-9pm 
Cost:FREE

What: Build and Grow clinic- Goofy Golf Game Children get to make a cute wooden project and if this is your first time there get a free apron and goggles for each participating child.  Plus after each project child will receive a completion certificate and badge! Go HERE to pre-register!
When: 10am-11am

Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE

What:Pima Air Museum Kids program.  Rockets is the theme! For ages 8 and up. We have yet to make it ton one of these but with three generations of pilots I think my son should go.  We go to the museum every time is uncle or Grandpa come to visit just never one of these programs-we want to go:)
When:1pm-2:30pm
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.

 What:Sonoran Desert Kids Club:Workshop examine animal pelts, horns, antlers, skull replicas and desert plants to better understand adaptation. **We also explore the ways that people use animal and plant resources
 Children ages 8-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
When:9:30-12noon
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost:FREE

What: Health Wellness and Safety Fair  Child fingerprinting, tornado simulator, lifeline helicopter and more. Presented by the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Monsoon Safety Awareness Week.
Where:Park Place Mall
When:10am-4pm
Cost:FREE

What:Local Vendor Day!We LOVE Local and we know you will too! Stop in and meet the producers of fabulous Arizona made products! Get to know the face behind the food and try some delicious samples!
Where:Whole Foods 3360 East Speedway Boulevard
When:11am-3pm
Cost:FREE


What:Twice As Nice $5 Bag Sale - This sale is good for some inexpensive deals-just stuff your bag!  (Thanks, KC!)
Where:Twice As Nice on Grant and Alvernon
When:7am-12noon
Cost:$5 a bag!

What: Harry and the Potters LIVE at Hogwarts Hotel The Wizard's Marketplace will sell butterbeer, books, shirts while Mrs. Tiggy Winkles will sell additional magical hats, wands, candy and more. Free temporary tattoos of the legendary scar and house ties from the Pima County Public Library for the kids will be provided. Additionally there will be tea leaf readings by Seven Cups and video game Quidditch matches by Katana Games. Attendees can have a picture taken with costumed characters in front of the Bookmans photo booth. Photographs will be printed out and placed in a magnet frame at no cost.
Where:The Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress Street
When:5-9pm
Cost:FREE

What:Moonlight Madness- See the seven story rocket with all the lights on and enter the launch control room. Launch seltzer rockets, sample space food and take the astronaut test. Reservations required.
Where:Titan Missle Museum 1580 W. Duval Mine Road
When:5-9pm
Cost:$7; free for kids 12 and under

 What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.Odaiko Sonora will be performing 6:30-7:30pm on the Scott Stage!  The Tucson Children's Museum has the special $2 admission for everyone from 4-8pm. For more info. go HERE.  There are family-freindly activities-also the Harry Potter Fiesta at Hotel Congress!
When:4pm-10pm
Where: Downtown
Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM $2

SUNDAY 6/12/11
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:Toy Train Museum Open House. Toy trains of different sizes and shapes will run, whistles blowing and bells ringing, on 16 different tracks. There are also exhibits of old toy trains, railroad memorabilia and a World War II vintage caboose
Where:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.
When:12:30-4:30
Cost:FREE

What:Cinderella... Everything Starts With a Wish" is a ballet performance that showcases dancers from AZ Dance Theatre and U of A Dance Department.
Where:PCC West Center for the Art s2202 W. Anklam Road
When:1 and 3pm
Cost:$10