Tucson Happenings 11/11-11/13

FRIDAY 11/10/11
What: “El Sabor de Tucson” is a 2 day festival featuring regional art, music and food with a latin emphasis. Purchase art for a large cross section of regional artists including Indigenous art from the Seri, Yaqui and Mayo tribes of Sonora and Pasqua Yaqui, Tohono O”Othom tribes of Southern Arizona as well as many local area artists. The art for sale will include art from all art media. Original Artwork and Prints; including Oil Paintings, Prints, Paper, Metal, wood, etc. We should have over 50 artists in attendance. Support your community and regional artists while helping the Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership Development and Education Programs. The “El Sabor” ticketed event will be a fun evening, featuring food, dance demonstrations, opportunity to show off our dance skills and a sampling of many fine beverages.
Where:5220 E. Speedway Blvd.

When:10am-6pm

Cost:FREE (Saturday, too but $50 charge then)

What:THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE IS COMING TO TOWN The engine and train will be on public display
for pictures,  and views inside the cab
in the UP rail yard SE of 22nd St & Kino Parkway       (click here for map)
When:9am-5pm (it will be at the Train Depot downtown on Saturday too- check post under Saturday)
Where:Downtown Historic Depot 414 N. Toole Ave.
Cost:FREE

What:Entertainment for Kids at Foothills Mall  Brad the Wizard: Street Magician
When:5pm-8pm
Where:Foothills Mall
Cost:FREE

What: Butterfly Magic at the Gardens...walk through an amazing live exhibit where exotic butterflies fly by and even land on you! See the stages of metamorphosis in front of your eyes! My family has gone many times and LOVE it but be prepared for hot and humid conditions inside the butterfly room :)
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
When:  9:30am to 4pm daily
Cost:Varies with admission
Go HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10

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

SATURDAY 11/12/11
What:Vail Country Fair Look for fun for all ages with events and exhibits for everyone in the family:  oreo-stacking, a petting zoo, helicopter rides, cow-pie bingo, exhibits from 150 local businesses, schools, clubs, and organizations, food…and the beer garden will be open!

When:9am-5pm
Where:Pima County Fairgrounds 11300 S. Houghton Rd.
Cost:FREE


What: "A Crooked Tale"-Puppet Show Kate and Caleb live an ordinary life in the country until a witch’s spell turns Caleb into a dog. Not knowing the creature is her husband, Kate befriends the mysterious dog. Watch the hilarious antics unfurl as Kate searches for her beloved. “A Crooked Tale” is based on the book “Caleb and Kate” by William Steig. Puppets Amongus is an interactive theater troupe featuring a variety of puppetry styles and live music. We present fun, artistic entertainment to people of all ages at parties, museums, schools, theaters, festivals and more. To find out more, visit: www.puppetsamongus.com
When:5pm
Where:4th Avenue Yoga 413 E. Fifth St.
Cost:$7; $5 for kids; $1 off if you walk, bike, or take the bus or trolley

What:HIP HOP PARK JAMS!!!!! PJ #11 is here and it is our 1st year anniversary! Come out to the Northwest Neighborhood Center Saturday, November 12th from 2pm to 9pm and help us celebrate! Packed with performances by artists from our first year plus a special mural painting and workshop with infamous LA artists RAGE ONE and VYAL ONE!
When:2pm-9pm
Where:Northwest Neighborhood Center2160 N. 6th Ave.
Cost:FREE


What:Sonoran Desert Kids Club:Southwest Pottery Learn about the materials and techniques used by people in the desert southwest throughout history to make and decorate pottery. Use some of those techniques to make simple pots in the style of ancient pottery found in the Southwest. Children ages 8-12.Read more: here:. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
When:9am-12noon
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost:FREE

What:La Encantada Fine Art Festival, now in its fifth year! SAACA has once again teamed up with the La Encantada Shopping Center to bring you one of the finest art festivals in the region. As a limited capacity show, 35 of the region’s finest artists are slated to present and sell their work at the La Encantada Fine Art Festival. The show will also be featuring free children’s art activities and live entertainment all day long! On the main stage in the lower level TUCSON LIFESTYLE courtyard, live performing arts entertainment will take place throughout the weekend in a series of formats and genre’s including: dance, theatre and music.
When:10am-5pm-Saturday, too!
Where:La Encantada 2905 E. Skyline Drive
Cost: FREE

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




What:Entertainment for Kids at Foothills Mall 
12 – 3pm Mr. Hocus: Magician
  3 – 6pm Uncle Willie: Balloon Twister
When:12noon-6pm
Where: Foothills Mall
Cost:FREE


What: Imagine RocketsFor children 8 years of age and older bring an adult to experience the power of rockets. This is a fun way to explore and learn the way rockets take flight. With hands on activities you can build your own experiments that you can take home. Our rocket experts will lead you through the laws of energy and motion and show you how they are used in the flight of rockets, the world around us, and much more.
e.. Go HERE reservations are required.

When: 1pm-2:30pm

Where:6000 E. Valencia Road

Cost:FREE with admission to museum

What: Lowe's Build and Grow Science Lab-Show your kids that science can be fun! Bring them to Lowe's and they can build this science lab! Includes cards with cool experiments they can do at home!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:Cookie Mouse  special storytime

Where:Barnes & Noble 5130 E. Broadway

When:11am-12noon
Cost:FREE

What:Novemberfest for Familias Performances from children's programs and view helicopter. Hay rides, food, video games available.  There will be performances from various children's programs in the area, horse rides, food, numerous games, inflatables, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and so much more.

When:11am-3pm
Where:Fountain of Life School 710 S. Kolb Road
Cost:Admission-$2 or two cans of food for food bank; or one toy for Toys for Tots. Tickets 4 for $1 for carnival games and inflatables.

What:THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE IS COMING TO TOWN The Union Pacific RR is celebrating our centennial with the Historic Steam Engine #844! The train arrives at the Historic Depot. Folks are encouraged to dress in historic period clothing to welcome the mayor and the train. Antique vehicles will be on display.
When:8am-9:30am
Where:Downtown Historic Depot 414 N. Toole Ave.
Cost:FREE




What:Bike Swap Meet The Fourth Avenue Merchants Association (FAMA) presents the Greater Arizona Bicycle Associations Bike Swap Meet on Saturday November 12th, from 6am to 1pm. Come on down to 4th Avenue and support green transportation. Am told, that this is the Second Largest Bike Swapp Meet in North America. Go figure, Go Tucson. Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, and people! Get ready for the Tour de Tucson! Great prices, great selection; like the AutoMall of bikes!
When:8am-2pm
Where:Fourth Avenue between Sixth Street and Ninth Street 316 N. Fourth Ave
Cost:FREE

What:HEALTH FAIR This family-friendly health fair bustles with fun activities: multicultural dance performances, teach- ins for dances, martial arts, yoga, Pilates, athletic clinics, skateboard demonstrations, biking exercises, a Native American farmers market, nutrition activities, cooking demos, discussions on healthy living, storytelling, and the debut of our new comic book, It's Up 2 You!.
When:9am-3pm
Where:UA Arizona State Museum 1013 E. University Blvd
Cost:FREE

What:Band Day st UofA  Over 40 high school marching bands will be performing and competing.  My high school students will be there :)  The UofA marching band will perform at 12:45! The schedule of all the bands playing can be found HERE
When:8am-8pm-WOW!!
Where:Arizona Stadium 525 N. National Championship Drive, Warren Avenue and Sixth Street
Cost:General Admission: $8Seniors:(55+) & UA Employees $5Students:(K-12 & UA) $3 Children under 5 are free

What:Turkey Craft Hey Kids! Come and make a turkey decoration for your Thanksgiving table with recycled materials. This program is geared for children 5 years old and up. Any children under the age of 5 years must have an adult with them to help them make the craft. Register here-Call 594-5275 to sign up for this fun and creative program.
When:10am-11am
Where:Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:FREE

What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.!  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-the Parasol Project will have living statues from 6-10pm and at the Fox Theatre- Up with people (see post below)
When:4pm-10pm
Where: Downtown
Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM $2

 What:Up with People! An awesome family friendly performanceUp with People’s all-new production is entitled “A Song for the World” which features the energy and talent of a cast and staff of 100 representing 20 countries. The live two-hour performance includes both original and popular music and is a dynamic blend of feature soloists, full cast production numbers, fast-moving choreography and colorful costumes. Throughout the show, international cast members will provide the audience with a glimpse of their own national traditions and cultures through music and dance with musical stops in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa. To see all about the project go HERE
When:7PM
Where:Fox Theatre 17 West Congress Street
Cost:$10

  
SUNDAY 11/13/11 
What:THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE. This new musical take on the classic tale features original musical numbers by Michael Martinez and choreography by Kristi Loera, putting audiences track-side of a momentous fairy-tale sporting event with some old and new lessons to learn along the way. Get ready to cheer on your favorite competitor and don’t forget to stretch!
When:1pm
Where:All Together Theatre at Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway
Cost:$5-$8 discounts are available

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

Cost:$5- $8