Tucson Happenings 7/22/11-724/11

FRIDAY 7/22/11

What:Meet a live tarantula and learn more about this fascinating desert creature. Wheelchair accessible Fro all ages call 520-733-5158 for more info.
Where:Saguaro National Park West, TMD 2700 N. Kinney Road
When:11:45am
Cost:Admission to the park






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 3count chicken strips at Chik-fil-a-  No coupons required!
When:10:30-10:30am
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

SATURDAY 7/23/11

What: Goldilocks & the Three Bears  and a raffle to benefit the Reid Park Zoo Midred and Dildred says"but our neighbor Armitage will be offering half-off their children's brunch menu for all the little ones.  So come by this Saturday morning or else feel endless regret for the rest of your days.
Where:Mildred and Dildred
When:10:30am
Cost:FREE show raffle tickets $1(cash only)

What:Outdoor Family Days- Get Connected to Nature- Work to ass emble a food web for ages 5-12 and their families.Call for reservations 615-7855
Where:Agua Caliente Park 12325 E> Roger Road
When:9am-11am
Cost:FREE

 

What:Kick off the Loft International Kids Film Festival with ANNIE Sing-A-Long! To see the entire line-up and dates go to my full post HERE on the festival.
Where:The Loft
When:10am
Cost: FREE admission and free popcorn!!!




What:The 13th Annual Conference of the American Tarantula Society Registration is available in person at the door. Detailed information is on our website HERE. The public is invited to our Spider Mall
Where:Hilton El Conquistador Resort
10000 N. Oracle Road
When:9am-6pm
Cost:Admittance to the Spider Mall is free but donations are gratefully accepted.

What:Beetlejuice! Musical based on the movie and performed by the Red Barn Theatre Children's Drama Group
Where:Red Barn Theatre948 N. Main Ave.
When:5pm
Cost:$5

What:Children's Book Sale - The friends of the Bear Canyon Library are hosting this children's books only sale :)
Where:Kirk bear Canyon Library 8959 East Tanque Verde Road
When:10am-4pm
Cost:free to browse!

What:Friends of the Pima County Public Library Monsoon Mini-Sale

WhereFriends of the Pima County Library
2230 N. Country Club Road

When:8am-12noon

Cost:free to browse, great prices on books!

What:smARTy Pants: Explore the intersection of contemporary art and science to make art that flies Fro more info go HERE.

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:Teen Summer Concert Talented local teen bands will play at a free outdoor concert in downtown Tucson. Break The Moon will open the event with their brash sound. The driving metal of Exosense is up next. Deceptively Innocent headlines the show. The Rock Concert is free, and will be staffed by librarians and volunteers. Where:oel D. Valdez Main Library - Jácome Plaza 101 N. Stone Ave.When:8-10pm

Cost:FREE

What:Free original chicken sandwich and free small drink for SENIORS- Take Grandma and Grandpa for a free meal :) at Chik-fil-a-  No coupons required!When:10:30-10:30am
Where:Chick-fil-A at El Con3605 E Broadway
Cost:FREE- really it is FREE




What:Saturday Night at the Desert Museum Summer Saturday Evenings give visitors a unique chance to tour the Desert Museum at night, a time when many of the animals are at their most active during the summer heat. The popular Summer Saturday Evening programs showcase what happens in the desert after dark and how plants and animals adapt. 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.
Where:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost:$8 various discounts

 What:Night Wings- Go to the Pima Air and Space Museum at night. Space food tastings and air rocket building. Tour the indoor Spirit of Freedom Hangar and Hangars 1,3,4. Flight Grill will be open with food specials
Where: Pima Air & Space Museum

6000 E. Valencia Road

When:5-9pm Last admission at 8 p.m.

Cost:$10 or free for kids 12 and under

SUNDAY 7/23/11
What:Kick off the Loft International Kids Film Festival with Who framed Roger Rabbit! To see the entire line-up and dates go to my full post HERE on the festival.
Where:The Loft
When:10am
Cost: FREE admission and free popcorn!!!



They don't look "bad"

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