Tucson Happenings 8/26/11-8/28/11

FRIDAY 8/26/11
What:Celebrate Tucson's birthday at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun.. with free admission, ice cream, cake and DeGrazia artwork. A great day to stroll through the legendary gallery and see a current exhibit showcasing Ted DeGrazia's dual passions for art and music, including abstract paintings that reveal the relation between art and music done for his 1945 Master's thesis at the University of Arizona. Celebrate Tucson's Birthday!
Where:DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun 6300 N. Swan Road
When:10am-4pm
Cost:FREE
What:Car Show/Sock Hop. There will be awards for best costume (50s & 60s theme). Awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for cars in show. Food, Drink, & Bowling special. Live DJ will be playing some oldies rolas.
Where:Santa Cruz Lanes bowling alley 3665 S.16th Ave.Tucson, Az 85713.
When:7pm-11pm
Cost:FREE
What:Outdoor Adventure Education for Teens-Celebrate Tucson's Birthday at the 4-H High Ropes Course and GreenLot. A great evening of action and entertainment in our Sonoran Desert habitat. Teens bring your family or a group of friends. Test your skill on boulders and lots, rope bridge, and climbing wall.  Families are welcome!
Where:-H High Ropes Course and GreenLot  at 1985 W. Fort Lowell Road
When:5pm-8pm
Cost:FREE
SATURDAY 8/27/11
What:Open gaming on Nintendo Wii and PlayStation. Check the library's gaming books and magazines.
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Road
When:2pm
Cost:FREE
What:Summer Saturday Evening All about bats and family astronomy night. ** Warden Oasis Theater 7-7:30 p.m. and 8-8:30 p.m. Tucson welcomes Dr Ed Arnett, Bat Conservation International's Director of Programs for a wonderful evening full of great bat photos and lots of information on bats in the U.S., sustainable energy and its relation to bats, and more! Family Astronomy Night (Sponsored by the National Optical Astronomy Observatory) Baldwin Education Building: rooms 102 A-B & 103 and Museum grounds 6-9 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of exploring the stars, asteroids, planets, and gravity. There will be hands-on astronomy experts available to answer your questions.
Where:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost:$7
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
When:5-9pm ;ast admission at 8pm
Cost: Admission prices $10 kids 12 and under free
What:Sonoran Anthropod Institute Community Day For Community Days, we have a full line-up of activities, from nature walks to workshops to special speakers For more info go HERE
Where:The gate in Gates Pass Road, 1/4 mile east of Kinney Road,
When:9am-3pm
Cost:FREE
What:Calico Critter Day Take a pic with Mrs. Fisher Cat, enter to win a twonhouse and get a free gift with any $25 Calico Critter purchase.
Where:Kid's Center1725 North Swan
When:10-11am and 2-3pm
Cost:FREE to attend
SUNDAY 8/28/11
What:n Bullying Prevention and Protection class is an effort to reduce the risk of being a victim to bullying, the radKIDS empowerment team is offering thisto children 5-10 years old in the Tucson Community. Call or email to obtain details and to pre-register 396-4864 talk to Bruce www.combatfit.webs.com
Where:Crossfit Training Facility 204 S. Tucson Blvd
When:4pm-5:15pm
Cost:$15
WHat The Three Musketeers play :he Musketeers free Constance, a princess who is being held captive by the evil Cardinal. If you enjoy goofy love stories, sword fighting, bravery and lots of adventure -- The Three Musketeers is a must on your list of things to do and see with your family. Written by Richard Gremel. Music and Choreography by Michael Martinez. Directed by Michael Martinez and featuring Angela Horchem, Paul Matlock, Steve McKee, Casi Omick and Emilio Zweig
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What:Barbea Williams Performing Company Presents Happy Birthday Michael Jackson - MJ53 Celebration PERFORMANCES: Smooth Criminal, Wanna Be Startin’ Something, Remember the Time, Thriller and More CONTESTS: MJ Look-A-Like, Moon Walking, Dress to Impress–MJ Style, Name that MJ Movement AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Amazing Videos of MJ and others – A Must See….Sing-A-Long to Michael’s Best-Loved Songs Soul Train Line, Dance Like Michael Michael Jackson Line Dances and More ALSO: Photo Gallery - Take a Picture with “Michael” “Remember the Time” Kick off “Move Your Body” by Beyonce’
Where:Dunbar Culture Center 325 W. Second St
When:3-6pm
Cost:$6 (discounts for families)