FRIDAY June 1, 2012
What: Don Quixote Ballet
This world famous ballet follows the story of aging Don Quixote who
dreams of a beautiful woman, named Dulcinea. Confused between his dream
and reality, he imagines himself to be a knight, and sets himself out to
find her. In his quest, he meets Kitri, who he mistakes for Dulcinea.
Kitri uses this confusion to escape with her love Basilio, against her
father's wishes to marry her to older Gamache. Come and see the
adventures between fantasy, reality, and what happens to the young
couple.
When:Performance times are on Friday, June 1st at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 2nd at 7:00pm.
Where:Vail Theatre of the Arts 10701 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, AZ 85747
Cost:Reserved
ticket prices: Orchestra $14.00 per adult, $12.00 for seniors and
children; Mezzanine $10.00 per adult, $8.00 for seniors and children
What:
Make a Collage of Your Favorite Book Come on in and collage. You can try to re-create a story, tell a new story, or just experiment and have fun.
When:10am FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:El Rio
Cost:FREE
What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!
When:7pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th AvenueCost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)
What: Kidzrock Outdoor Carnival Calling ALL kids from toddlers to 6th grade!! Come one, come ALL to the Spring Carnival!
On Friday June 1st it’s an all out party for KIDZROCK. There’ll be
games, prizes, clowns, face painting, popcorn, give a ways and a ton of
fun. It starts at 6pm so show up ready to party! Tell your neighbors (thanks, Latoya!)
When:6-8pm
Where: Vision Church 7555 W. Twin Peaks Rd.
Cost:FREE 
Where:NEW LOCATION 3750 E. Irvington Road at
Palo Verde(From I-10, take East
Irvington Road exit.)Great location, Free
Parking, Snack BarEntrance on South side of
Building in Grand Ballroom
When:2pm - 7pmFRIDAY June 1, 2012 Saturday too!
Cost:$6 but children 13 and under are FREE and regular tickets can get $1 off admission price HERE
What:
Pizza with Pizzaman Dave Come and celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2012! Pick up
your Summer Reading gameboard and enjoy some yummy pizza by Pizzaman
Dave. Learn the history of pizza, then make your own and eat it!
When:11am FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Mission Library
Cost:FREE
What:
A Penny a Look Presented by Gwen Ray's Hanuman Puppet Theatre. Two
brothers looking for easy money! What troubles they encounter! Join us
for puppet rendition of this traditional folktale.Space is limited. Tickets will be available 1 hour before program.
When:2pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Wheeler Taft Sr. Library
Cost:FREE
What:
Fun with Lego Mindstorms RCX Build a vehicle using parts from a Lego Mindstorms RCX kit.
This program is for ages 11 and up and is limited to 12 participants. To Register call 594-5305 starting May 25, 2012.
When:2:30-4:30 FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Himmel Park Library
\Coat:FREE
What:Dinosaur Discoveries Presented by the Children's Museum Tucson. Who doesn’t dig
dinosaurs? Find out how big they were, what they ate and why they
disappeared. Discover the keys to unlock the treasures gathered from
fossils.
When:3pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Santa Rosa Library
Cost:FREE
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 FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
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 FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Cost:$7.50 per adult and $5 per child (ages 2- 12). Kids under 2 are free
What:Free Movie Rio
When:10am FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Grand Cinema Crossroads on Grant 4811 E. Grant
Cost:free for kids- All other 42 and snack packs $4.50
What:Free Movie Zookeeper
When:11am FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Oracle View 4690 N. Oracle Road
Cost:free for kids- All other 42 and snack packs $4.50
When:June 1st-June 3, 2012
Where:3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard
Cost:Tickets are $35 per day and Kids 12 and under are free. There are packages available but they are a bit pricey.
What:Kids Crafternoon Kids: Make your own unique something-er-other. We'll supply all the materials and directions for making four different crafts. Teen volunteers will help you if you need it. Just bring your creativity and be ready to have fun! For ages 4-12.
When:11am-12noon FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Dsuenberry River Library
Cost:Free
What:Grab Bag 100 activities is a lot to choose from--try a few at a time every Friday afternoon this summer. We will dabble in science, art, storytelling, games and more!
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help out. For ages 4 and up.
When:2-4pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Joel Valdez Main Library
Cost:Free
What:Friday Fun Club Get out of the heat and get into the library! We have something fun planned for kids every Friday this summer. Watch a puppet show, make crafts, learn art, act in reader’s theater, build something cool with legos and practice your ninja skills. Haunaman Puppet Theater presents: A Penny a Look. Space is limited. Tickets will be available 1 hour before program.
When:2-3pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Wheeler Taft Library
Cost:Free
What:Magic show Presented by Cody Landstrom.Join us for a delightful mix of magic, juggling and comedy!
When:11am-12noon FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library
Cost:Free
What:Magic show Presented by Cody Landstrom.Join us for a delightful mix of magic, juggling and comedy!
When:1:30-2:30pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Miller Golf Links Library
Cost:Free
What:Magic Workshop Presented by Cody Landstrom. Join us for this magic workshop where participants will learn tricks they can perform themselves.For teens and youth ages 10 and up. Limited to 30 participants. Registration required.
When:3:30-4:30pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library
Cost:FREE
What:Tucson Padres Game- Free Admission for Teachers and Guests! Just bring school ID and coupon. To print coupon for 4 free general admissions go here
When:7:00pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:Kino Stadium
Cost: Free for teachers 4 tickets!
What:Friday Night Live- Jazz Summer Concert Series Sylvan Street Jazz performs check them out at www.sylvanstreetjazz.com
When:7pm FRIDAY June 1, 2012
Where:University Blvd. Between Euclid/Tyndall Geronimo Plaza main Gate Square
Cost:FREE and free parking validated in Tyndall 5om-12 midnight
SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
What:Lizard Walk Join us as we search for
whiptail, spiny, ornate tree and other lizards that roam Agua
Caliente Park. Binoculars are available for use or bring your own.
Free, all ages. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
When:8-9am SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Agua Caliente Park - 12325 East Roger Road
Cost:FREE
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 10-11:30amSATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Cost: FREE
What:Meet Me Downtown! 5k walk/runWalkers, runners, strollers,
and more:More post-race activities than you can shake a stick at:* Children’s activities: In partnership with the Children’s Museum
and TMC, kids activities will take place in front of the Children’s
Museum starting at 5:00 pm: imagination blocks in the courtyard, face
painting, bubble activities and other fun stuff. * Bring your dancing shoes. Great rock n’ roll from Tucson legend
LeeAnn Savage. Plus post-race fire show by Elemental Artistry. * Free snacks and cool food to buy. Free post-race snacks for all
participants from Sunflower Market, with Culligan water and BodyArmor
sports drinks—plus, the first-ever Running Race Tucson Food, including
all sorts of great tastes to purchase from Tucson-area food trucks. * The Muppets, family-friendly film courtesy of race beneficiary
Cinema La Placita, starting at about 8:15 in La Placita Village at 100
South Church Street just a couple of blocks away. For more info. and to register go HERE.
Where:Downtown Tucson, La Placita Village110 SouthChurch Street
When:5-9pm SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Cost:-$30 for race- activities are free
What:Craftapalooza-
We’re starting music month off by creating and decorating your own
tambourine! Lets get our creative juices flowing while we jam out! Join
us for Craft- apalooza!
When:1-2pm SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What:AZ Symphonic Winds
Music in the Park at the Laszlo Veres Amphitheater in Udall Park. Under
the direction of Laszlo Veres, Southern Arizona’s premier community
concert band continues an old American tradition with four different
free evening concerts over four weeks. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket
and enjoy the show.
When:7-10pm SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Udall Park 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:FREE
What:Kids Quilting- Summer Reading Bookmark Project - Inspired by the exhibition "100 Years - 100 Quilts".
When:11am-12noon SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Arizona Historical Society 949 E. Second Street
Cost:free with admission $5 for 12 and up 11 and under admitted free
What:The Dark Crystal Movie at The Valley of the Moon
When 6:30-9pm-SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road- I used to volunteer and act here when I was in high school :)
Cost:$4 suggested donation
What:Build an Organizer • Kids will learn to build their very own organizer to keep small toys or trinkets in while learning tool safety • Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement
and work ethic
and work ethic
When:9am-12noon SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Home Depot Locations
Cost:FREE
What:Magic Workshop Presented by Cody Landstrom.
Join us for this magic workshop where participants will learn tricks
they can perform themselves.For teens and youth ages 10 and up. Limited
to 30 participants. Registration required.
When:1-2pm SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:River Dusenberry Library
Cost:FREE
When:2-3pm SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Joel Valdez Main Library
Cost:FREE
What:TeenZone Movie & Popcorn Teens, come to the TeenZone and relax in the comfy loungers for the featured movie. To make it complete popcorn will be provided.
When:2:30-4:30 SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Oro Valley Library
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 SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
What: Hungry Hungry Caterpillar Storytime at the UofA. The W.A.L.K program
at the University offers different events throughout the year and a
20% discount for general reading books including childrens books at
the UA Bookstore. For more information go HERE.
When:Storytimes at 10:30am and 2pm with the characters visiting at Noon.SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:UA Bookstore at the Student Union
Cost:FREE
What:Sabino Canyon Star Party-Learn about Astronomy and see the wonders of the night sky telescopes. This is put on by Mt. Lemmon Sky Center and UA Science!
When:5:30-9:30pm SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Sabino Canyon Park- N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost:FREE ($5 parking fee, $20 for annual pass @ self pay)
What:Summer Toy Train Show-A show for train lovers of all ages. For more info. go HERE.
Where:NEW LOCATION 3750 E. Irvington Road at
Palo Verde(From I-10, take East
Irvington Road exit.)Great location, Free
Parking, Snack BarEntrance on South side of
Building in Grand Ballroom
When:9am-2pm SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Cost:$6 but children 13 and under are FREE and regular tickets can get $1 off admission price HERE
What:Summer Saturday Evening~ Living with the Sun- The Desert Museum, Skin Cancer Institute and University of Arizona Mount
Lemon Sky Center have teamed up to create this event which focuses
attention on the Sun - its magnificence in the sky as well as its
potential harm.
Skin cancer checks, astronomy viewings, kids activities and much more - to see the entire schedule of events go HERE The Summer Saturdays are up and running again throughout the summer!
When:4-9pm SATURDAY, June 2, 2012
Where:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 North Kinney Road
Cost:Discounted admission after 4pm of $7.00 ($3:00 for 6-12) Free 5 and under
What: Don Quixote Ballet
This world famous ballet follows the story of aging Don Quixote who
dreams of a beautiful woman, named Dulcinea. Confused between his dream
and reality, he imagines himself to be a knight, and sets himself out to
find her. In his quest, he meets Kitri, who he mistakes for Dulcinea.
Kitri uses this confusion to escape with her love Basilio, against her
father's wishes to marry her to older Gamache. Come and see the
adventures between fantasy, reality, and what happens to the young
couple.
When:Performance times are on Friday, June 1st at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 2nd at 7:00pm.
Where:Vail Theatre of the Arts 10701 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, AZ 85747
Cost:Reserved
ticket prices: Orchestra $14.00 per adult, $12.00 for seniors and
children; Mezzanine $10.00 per adult, $8.00 for seniors and children
SUNDAY, June 3, 2012
What:Science Sunday-The Physics Factory will be on hand with Messy Science! Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!
When:Museum hours:9am-5pm SUNDAY, June 3, 2012 Physics Favtory 12noon-3pm
Where:Children's Museum Tucson
Cost:$2
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 SUNDAY, June 3, 2012
Where:Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blvd
Cost:$5-$8
What:Music under the Stars Concert Maestro’s Favorites
Featuring music of Richard Faith
Featuring music of Richard Faith
When:7pm SUNDAY, June 3, 2012
Where:DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, in Reid Park
Cost:FREE
What:Summer Story Series Stories read in our Enchanted Relam WorldAuthor Guy Porfirio reads his book JumpStory time craft: Make a mini sculpture of Barb, the jumping Cholla cactus. Children will sculpt a cholla cactus from Model Magic, add wiggly eyes and then place it in a mini clay pot.
When:2pm SUNDAY, June 3, 2012
Where:The Mini-Time Machine |
4455 East Camp Lowell Drive
Cost:General $9 Senior (65 or older)/Military $8 Youth (ages 4-17) $6 Children 3 and under FREE
Thank you so much! You have no idea how much I love the work you put into bring our families all this information! Thank YOU!
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