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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Tucson Happenings 7/8/11-7/10/11


FRIDAY 7/8/11
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
 What: Crafternoon at the Library! Every friday afternoon young children can come and craft their hearts away!
Where: Kirk Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde
When: 3-4pm
Cost: FREE



What:Summer Safari Nights- Reid Park Zoo is continuing 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 http://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
 What: Zoo to YouPresented by Reid Park Zoo. Experience the wonder of the animal kingdom with live ambassadors from Reid Park Zoo. Discover what makes each animal special and how it survives in the wild. You may even have the opportunity to touch!
Limited to 40.
Where:Miller-Golf Links Library Branch Meeting rm.
When:11am-12noon
Cost:FREE
What: SinawaliPresented by A-Long’s Kung Fu Academy. Stick based martial art routines are taught and drilled for speed, accuracy, timing and fluidity. Most suitable for teens
Where:Miller-Golf Links Library Branch Meeting rm.
When:3-4pm
Cost:FREE

SATURDAY 7/9/11
What:Bollywood Indian DancePresented by Bollywood Dance Studio.Learn about Bollywood and the dances of India. Learn Indian dance moves - it's a great workout! Women will learn to dance in a supportive, safe environment and experience a fusion of modern Indian dance styles. Program is open to women and teen girls ages 12 and older.
Where:
When:11am-12noon
Cost:FREE
What: Fun-damental Forces Presented by Mad Science. Fantastic physics fun! Gravity, inertia, centripetal force, who could imagine that an introduction to physics could be so much fun? We'll check out these awesome forces and build some devices to watch them at work!
Attendance is limited to 25 people.
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde:
When:11am-12noon
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:Sonoran Desert Kids Club:Humans have lived in the vicinity of Agua Caliente Park for thousands of years and they left evidence behind that allows us to learn about their way of life. Visit an archeological site near the park and examine artifacts. For 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: 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

What:HIP HOP Park Jam Session 8 is on! Come down and participate in Hip Hop culture live and direct and don't forget to bring the family! As always, all four elements will be repped with live DJs, MCs, writers, and B-Boys/B-Girls! Get your Pumas fresh fat laces and come get down with us. More info. HERE and to see a slideshow of past jams go HERE
Where: Northwest Neighborhood Center2160 N. 6th Ave.
When:6-8pm
Cost:FREE
What:Puppet Play and Open HouseLearn about the program, meet faculty members and visit the classroom. Also, Puppet Play presented with hand-felted wool dolls made by the teachers. Also, exhibit of work done by grades students. For chidren ages 2 to 6 and their parents.  The hour-long event ends with a Puppet Play presented with hand-felted wool dolls made by the teachers. An exhibit of work done by grades students will also be on display.
WhereTucson Waldorf School Presidio Campus3349 E. Presidio Road
When:10am-11am
Cost:FREE
What:Free ice cream cone at Chik-fil-a- No coupons required!
When:all day
Where:Chick-fil-A at El Con3605 E Broadway
Cost:FREE- really it is FREE
 What: Pack Night Bring the whole family and spend your evening with us watching Surf’s Up in the Wildlife Theater. Before the movie, crafts will be available in the dining area. Crafts begin at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy crafts, a movie and popcorn with your family!
Where:International Wildlife Museum 4800 W. Gates Pass Road
When:6-8pm
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:Summer Festival Music by A Son Y Sol, Anarchestra, and Fafi A.K.A. 3Percent backed by Key Ingredients of African Soul and MamAxé. Collective Alchemy Circus Performers. Bronze-pouring, blacksmithing and art demonstrations. Art show, art sale, silent auction and raffle. Food and drink available for purchase.
Where:Industria Studios 1441 E. 17th St.
When:6pm-12am
Cost:$10
SUNDAY 7/10/11
What:Power Tap Class for 8-10 yrs. oldLearn basic power tap (a.k.a. American clog dancing)! Classes are friendly and fun. No previous dance experience necessary.
Where:Maguire Academy of Irish Dance 7036 East Broadway Blvd #200
When: 3-4pm
Cost:FREE
 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 HEREWhere:Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blvd
When:1pm

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