Friday, May 4, 2012
What:Space Day! I believe we went to something similar to this
last summer....We went with friends and there were very cool tables set
up for crafts, games and even space food. I am hoping it is similar but
either way I am sure my son will LOVE it- I think we will be
there."Enjoy multiple space related hands on activities in the Space
Gallery Classroom."For more info. go HERE.
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
When:1-4pm
Cost:Activities free with paid or member admission.
What:May the 4th be with you! At Bookmans Grant we're celebrating Star Wars
Day by giving out discounts to our geektacular customers! Anyone who
comes in wearing a Star Wars t-shirt (or even better Star Wars costume)
will get 15% off their Bookmans purchase. Just for letting your geek
flag fly! That's who much we love you... and Star Wars, of course.
When:9-10am
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost: FREE
What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!
When:7pm
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)
What:Tunes for Tots,
an hour long musical extravaganza for the kids! We'll play games,
read stories and sing all kinds of fun songs!! The program tends to
aim more towards toddlers, but all kids are welcome!
When:10-11am
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
What:Tucson Symphony Orchestra Young Composers Join the 2012 participants in their public reading sessions by the Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra and TSO String Quintet.
“I know of no other educational program in America quite like the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composers Project. It is remarkable enough that students are afforded an opportunity to hear their first works brought to life by a professional orchestra. Even more impressive is the fact that the TSO nurtures the young composers with lessons in orchestration, form, and notation throughout the school year.”
—Dan Coleman, TSO Composer in Residence
When:7pm
Where:Catalina Foothills High School
Cost: $5
What:Tucson Symphony Orchestra Young Composers Join the 2012 participants in their public reading sessions by the Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra and TSO String Quintet.
“I know of no other educational program in America quite like the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composers Project. It is remarkable enough that students are afforded an opportunity to hear their first works brought to life by a professional orchestra. Even more impressive is the fact that the TSO nurtures the young composers with lessons in orchestration, form, and notation throughout the school year.”
—Dan Coleman, TSO Composer in Residence
When:7pm
Where:Catalina Foothills High School
Cost: $5
What:Weekend of Cinco de Mayo festivities presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Park Place Mall with music, dancing and
more.
when: 5pm-7pm Los Changuitos Feos Saturday and Sunday too!
where:park Place Mall
cost:FREE
when: 5pm-7pm Los Changuitos Feos Saturday and Sunday too!
where:park Place Mall
cost:FREE
What:Story Time at Bookmans! We will have a light snack and juice, so get your listening ears
ready for some great hand selected stories for you to enjoy.
Right after story time we will have a coloring activity to do.
Where:Bookmans Speedway
When:10am-11am
Cost:FREE
Saturday May 5, 2012
What: Short Movie Workshop for Ages 9-18 Contact: Jana Segal 520- 325-9175 E-mail: reelinspiration@hotmail.co
When: Saturday, May 5th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Rd. (Tucson Blvd and Allen Rd.)
Cost: $55 (includes pizza lunch)
What: Lego Club-Do you Lego? Kids of all ages are invited to join. Children under 6 please have an adult come with you. The library will supply the Legos
When 10-11:30am
Where: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Cost: FREE
What:Weekend of Cinco de Mayo festivities presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Park Place Mall with music, dancing and
more.
When: 12pm - 2pm: Ballet Folklorico La Paloma - Silvia Lopez - Folklorico Dancers by Macy's
2pm - 4pm: Trima Muzicante - Sophie Everete - Flamenco Gypsy Fusions
2pm - 4pm: Trima Muzicante - Sophie Everete - Flamenco Gypsy Fusions
where:Park Place Mall
cost:FREE
What:FREE Comic Book Day We're joining local comic stores by celebrating Free Comic Book Day in
our style. We'll be giving out Free Comic books including our very own
exclusive Fruit Bat Digest. Stop by and get some free comics, won't
you!? The local stores information can be found HERE for all of their events (Thanks, Dana!)
When:9am-11am
Where:Bookmans Grant-HEROES & VILLAINS 4533 E Broadway Blvd,
R-GALAXY
2420 N Campbell Ave and
FANTASY COMICS
2595 N. First Avenu
Cost:FREE
What:Pima Air Museum Kids program Make and Take Airplane Model.
We have yet to make it ton one of these but with three generations of
pilots I think my son should go. We go to the museum every time is
uncle or Grandpa come to visit just never one of these programs-we want
to go:)
When:1pm-2:30pm
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
What:Ballet Tucson's Cinderella The 2011-2012 season concludes with the ultimate rags
to riches story of dreams coming true, and living happily ever after.
This magnificent and critically acclaimed ballet makes a long anticipated
return to the grand stage of Centennial Hall to warm the hearts of children and
adults alike!
When: 2 performances 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 5 and 2pm on Sunday, May 6.
Where:UA Centennial Hall
Cost:General $31
- $41 Students/Children/Seniors
$26 - $31 Groups of
10 or more $19 - $29
Tickets available through Centennial Hall Ticket Office
(621-3341) or HERE
What: Annual Tucson Blue Ribbon Event seeks to honor
the children in foster care, the families who love them and to promote
the need for more foster and adoptive families. It is a FREE family
fun event with great food, entertainment, jumping castles, face
painting, cotton candy, guest speakers and a special (present to win)
raffle. We will also release a balloon for each foster child in Pima
County.
Where:Thoroughbred Nissan5163 E. 22nd St.
When:4-7pm
Cost:FREE
What:Folk Festival- Childrens’ Show
This year the Children's Show features Northern Arizona folk
icon Tony Norris. More info on the festival HERE
When:Saturday May 5th, Noon – 1 pm The Folk Festival is on Saturday and Sunday -There will be young artists on stage Sunday 12-1pm
Where:On the Courtyard Stage (At the Old Pima County Courthouse)
Cost: FREE
What:Burn Buster Blast A free jumping castle, miniature train ride,
face painting, and clowns will keep youngsters busy. A special 911
simulator will give them a chance to practice making emergency calls,
and the Pima County Sheriff Office will fingerprint children free of
charge. Displays by numerous health, safety, and community
organizations will offer other valuable information and resources. A
singing firefighter safety show will have all ages laughing and
clowns, Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat, Smokey the Bear, and other special
guests will entertain inside and out. Vintage fire engines and modern
law enforcement and rescue equipment, including a helicopter command
centers, and ladder trucks, will be on display in the east parking lot
of the mall.
Where:Foothills Mall7401 N. La Cholla Blvd
When:10am-2pm
Cost:FREE
What:Angelina Ballerina~Ballerinas at the Bookstore Event!
Activities include storytime with Angelina Ballerina books, songs,
crafts and giveaways. Angelina’s friends from the UA School of Dance who
will help you learn the basics of ballet! Parking is free in the
Second Street Garage at the corner of Second St. and Mountain Avenue.
When:Saturday, May 5 at 10:30 am-12:00 pm OR 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Where: University of Arizona Main Bookstore in the Student Union.
Cost:FREE!
What:AG Expo and Spring Fling A little something for all pet owners at our 2nd Annual event. Enjoy
huge raffles, discounts, samples, demos, education, seminars, pet
adoptions and fun for the kids, including corn bin, live animals, Breyer
Fun Day and Model Horse Show. Visit our website for schedule of
seminars and more information.
When:10am-4pm
Where:Arizona Feeds Country Store 4743 N. Highway Drive
Cost:FREE
What:Tucson Symphony Orchestra Young Composers Join the 2012 participants in their public reading sessions by the Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra and TSO String Quintet.
“I know of no other educational program in America quite like the
Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composers Project. It is remarkable
enough that students are afforded an opportunity to hear their first
works brought to life by a professional orchestra. Even more impressive
is the fact that the TSO nurtures the young composers with lessons in
orchestration, form, and notation throughout the school year.”
—Dan Coleman, TSO Composer in Residence
When:7pm
Where:Tucson Symphony Center
Cost: $5
What:Build a Planter Box • Kids will learn to build their very own planter box while learning tool safety • Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement
and work ethic
and work ethic
When:9am-12noon
Where:Home Depot Locations
Cost:FREE
What:Science Saturday Join us for Science Saturday!Bats: Myth and Reality presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park. This
program dispels many myths and misconceptions about bats by delivering
the facts of bat ecology and commercial importance. The program
includes hands-on activities with museum specimens.
When:11am-12noon
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE
What:Cinco de Mayo Book Sale Buy four items get the fifth item for free. Also, paleta in five flavors while supplies last. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the Friends of The Kirk- Bear Canyon Library invite you to a 5 hour book sale. Enjoy a complimentary paleta in one of 5 flavors while supplies last.
When:Saturday May 5th from 12-5 p.m
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library
Cost: Free to browse
What:Cinco de Mayo Book Sale Buy four items get the fifth item for free. Also, paleta in five flavors while supplies last. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the Friends of The Kirk- Bear Canyon Library invite you to a 5 hour book sale. Enjoy a complimentary paleta in one of 5 flavors while supplies last.
When:Saturday May 5th from 12-5 p.m
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library
Cost: Free to browse
What:Craftapalooza- Make Your Own Video Game-Ever wonder what it’d be like to have your own video game? Well now you
can! We are recycling old video game cartridges to create pretend
personalized video games.
When:1-2pm
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What: Fairy Lights Bring the whole
family for a night a wonder as you wander through the winding paths,
magic statues and enchanted gardens of the world’s only historic fantasy
fairy land garden oasis. Tucson’s historic district
dedicated to happiness, magic and imagination that has been spreading a
message of kindness since 1923. free
historic tours will be given. Find Valley of the Moon on Facebook, or
visit www.valleymoon.info . Call 520-323-1331 for more information.
When:6:30PM till 8:30PM.
Where: Located at 2544 East Allen Road
Cost: Admission is free for this open house
What:Cinco de mayo Festival!LIVE Mariachi MUSIC Free kids crafts and more in addition to our farmers and
artisans. We have local, pesticide-free and organic fruit and
vegetables, hand crafted furniture, quilts, jewelry, handmade soaps and
lotions, baked goods and much more. info. HERE
Where:Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market12500 E. Old Spanish Trail
When:8am-1pm
Cost:FREE
What: Cinco de Mayo Concert featuring 3 great bands: Rafael Moreno and
Descarga, The Johnnies Rodriguez, and Pueblo Boyz. Great Food and drink
specials served all day, full bar, comfy shaded seating. Please leave
pets at home, but bring your dancin shoes and join the fun!
Plenty of onsite and offsite parking. For more info, call 207-2429.
When:12 noon
Where:Monterey Court Studio Galleries 505 W. Miracle Mile
Cost:FREE
What: Cinco de Mayo Celebration includes $5
Mexican meal deals and $2 Nimbus Dirty Güera beer along with recorded
Latin music and piñata fun for the kids.
When:11 a.m. to 8pm
Where:Create Cafe and Catering4660 E. Camp Lowell Drive.
Cost:Food costs vary
Sunday May 6, 2012
What:Celebrate Art@ Picture This Art for Families-Close up!Inspired by the Western Art Collection at TMA, families will create and design their own cowboy boots. For more info. go HERE.
Where:.
When:1pm
Cost:FREE + Free admission to the museum all day.
What:Weekend of Cinco de Mayo festivities presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Park Place Mall with music, dancing and
more.
When:1pm - 3pm: A Son Y Sol Engel Indo Mariachias by Macy's 3pm - 5pm: Street Minstrels - Frank Ross - Latin Folk by Sears
where:Park Place Mall
cost:FREE
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
What:THUMBELINA An
original adaptation by Melanie Roeder and Kathleen AndersonWith
original music and lyrics by David RaglandWelcome to a land of magic and
mystery where anything can happen. Come meet a tiny young girl named
Thumbelina as she tries harder than most to make a difference in her
world. In this wonderful musical we help Thumbelina overcome enormous
obstacles and face her fears, while she meets a few crazy characters
along the way. To get tickets go HERE.
When:1pm
Where:Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blvd
Cost:$5-$8
What:Zumbathon- Join us for a non-stop
Latin-inspired dance-fitness class to benefit the National Ovarian
Cancer Coalition (NOCC) to raise awareness of and provide education about
ovarian cancer. All are welcome! Come ready to dance, sweat and have a
great time. Don't forget to wear teal!
When:12noon
Where: Catalina High School 3645 East Pima
Cost:$25
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