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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Tucson Happenings 7/15-7/17, 2011

FRIDAY 7/15/11



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:Free combo meal for breakfast at Chik-fil-a-  No coupons required!
When:6:30-10:30am
Where:Chick-fil-A at El Con3605 E Broadway
Cost:FREE- really it is 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 http://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:Free 8 piece nuggets at Chik-fil-a-  No coupons required!
When:10:30-10:oopm
Where:Chick-fil-A at El Con3605 E Broadway
Cost:FREE- really it is FREE
 SATURDAY 7/16/11
What:The Sounds of Summer- Music to celebrate summer reading- Arizona Balalaika Orchestra
Where:Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde
When:3-4pm
Cost:FREE

What:Sprouts Event at Borders- Sprout TV calls their younger viewers Sproutlets and everyone is invited to thei pre-school themed party!
Where:Borders Park Mall
When:2pm
Cost: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 
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 Night at the Desert Museum Bats and Bugs Warden Oasis Theater Bugs about Bugs! Close-up (Macro) Photography Workshop with Jay Pierstorff and Rhonda Spencer Baldwin Education Building: Rooms 101 A-B 7 p.m. This class is free with your Museum membership or paid admission: Limit 50 students. Learn Macro photography techniques from Professional Photographers. Requirements: Any camera with the ability to shoot in macro mode and a tripod. Optional: DSLR camera with extension tubes, close-up lenses or macro lens, external flash.
Where:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost:$7
Cost:$8 various discounts

What:Harry Potter Library Party! celebrate the release of the new Harry Potter movie and of course all of the books!
Where:Main Library- 101 N. Stone
When:2-4:30pm
Cost:FREE
What:Free brownie at Chik-fil-a-  No coupons required!
When:6:30-10:30pm
Where:Chick-fil-A at El Con3605 E Broadway
Cost:FREE- really it is FREE


What: Children's Book Workshop Susan Lowell, author of "The Three Little Javelinas," will lead a short bookmaking workshop and talk about her latest book, "The Great Grand Canyon Time Train." The UA bookstore will be selling Susan's books and she will autograph them. For accompanied children ages 5-11. Refreshments will be provided. Free parking in Second Street garage.
Where:Worlds of Words, Room 453, College of Educaiton 1430 E. Second St.UofA
When:10-12noon
Cost:FREE plus free parking in 2nd street garage (from Speedway take a left on Mountain garage on left)



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:FREEWhat: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:r
What:BMX racing every wednesday and Saturday. Sign-ups and practise 6:00-7:00 p.m. Racing ASAP Must have long sleeves long pants an d helmet and guardian signature. We would love to have you come and give it a try.All ages. For more info call520-631-4256
Where:Manzanita BMX Raceway5200 S Westover
When:6pm
Cost:FREE
What:Free combo meal for dinner at Chik-fil-a- You must dress like a cow! Kids and babies can dress up too for free meals. No coupons required!Check out all the details HERE about how to dress like a cow or how to dress semi-cowlike for a sandwich.
When:5-8pm
Where:Chick-fil-A at El Con3605 E Broadway and Oracle -it is a national promotion for Chik-fil-a so all stores should be participating
Cost:FREE- really it is FREE

 SUNDAY 7/17/11

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
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