Tucson Happenings May 25-27, 2012

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012

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, MAY 25, 2012

Cost:$7.50 per adult and $5 per child (ages 2- 12). Kids under 2 are free

What:Story Time at Bookmans!  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  FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012

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, MAY 25, 2012

Where:Bookmans Grant

Cost:FREE

What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!

When:7pm FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012

Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
 Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)

Saturday May 26, 2012

What: Build and Grow clinic-Ice Cream TruckNothing says “summer” like ice cream! Your child will love building this Ice Cream Truck complete with stickers and paperboard cutouts!  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! Registration fills up quickly- if they are full you can usually get another project to do from a past class- call your location to make sure :)
When: 10am-11am Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:All Lowe's Locations 

Cost: FREE

What: Retro video game party! Join us for snacks, music, and fun video game style! There will be a costume contest with great prizes, a video game photo op, open gaming, and more. For more information call the store at 520-570-0303.

When:6-9pm Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:Bookmans Ina

Cost:FREE

What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Explore aviation with a focus on female aviators Ages 4-7. Go HERE reservations are required.

When: 1pm-2:30pm Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:6000 E. Valencia Road

Cost:FREE with admission to museum

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 May 26, 2012

Where:Udall Park 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road

Cost:FREE

What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans InaWhat is the ultimate retro video game? Pac-man, of course! Join us to make cool Pac-man magnets to decorate your refrigerator!

When:1-2pm Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:Bookmans Ina

Cost:FREE

What: Kids Activity at Agua Caliente Park  The palms at Agua Caliente Park are exotic trees but they are now part of the ecosystem. Learn the natural history of the palms and how they are used by animals in the Park. Make rubbings from the textured palm trunks and complete a nature craft using only recycled palm parts. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
When: 9:30-11:30am Saturday May 26, 2012
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost: FREE
 
What:GEEK-IRIFIC! Pokemon! Super Smash Brothers Brawl! Art! EVENT! Here is a Geek-irific event you do not want to miss! We will be playing Super Smash Brothers Brawl on the Wii while creating or coloring our favorite Pokemon characters! We will also have an area set up to trade and play Pokemon card games! Start practicing and get your self ready for this GEEK-irific event! Don't forget your cards!  See you then

When:12-2pm Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:Bookmans Speedway

Cost:FREE

  

What:Building model kits is a hobby kids can enjoy for a lifetime. It's fun, creative and constructive. It helps kids develop valuable skills such as patience, attention to detail, and following instructions. It is a great way for kids and adults to share time together, learn together, and just have fun. Building models gives a sense of accomplishment. It teaches a young mind to start and finish a project.Kids ages 6 and up will have a choice of building either an F-14 Tomcat (airplane) or a Hummer (car).

When:10-12 Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 1st floor Café, 101 N. Stone Avenue

Cost:FREE

What: Elementary Drawing Presented by Young Rembrandts of Tucson.
Learn drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts, using an innovative step-by-step method. All participants will feel successful while creating a masterpiece in a fun, nurturing environment!

When:2-3pm Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:Southwest Library

Cost:FREE

What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Everyone is welcome to attend the D & D group at Woods. We will be doing version 4 and using a paper grid. No experience necessary to join.

When:1-2pm Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:Woods Memorial Library

Cost:FREE

 What:Jack and the Beanstalk- A free play produced and performed by the amazing Mildred and Dildred players!  I think they may even do their own make-up and costumes- Just sayin' - An awesome event!

When:10:30am Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada

Cost:FREE

What:Ghostbusters at The Loft-"Totally deserving of its status as a classic – funny, original and massively entertaining, GHOSTBUSTERS is one of the best films not just of the 1980s, but of all time." - MOVIE GAZETTE

When:10amSaturday May 26, 2012

Where:the Loft Cinema

Cost: $6.00 general; $5.00 Loft members

What:Tucson Mall Kids Club- Meet us outside in the mall plaza for a fun morning of chalk art! Presented by Shane's Rib Shack 

When:10-12noon Saturday May 26, 2012

Where:Outside at the Tucson Mall Plaza

Cost:FREE

SUNDAY, May 27, 2012

What:The Rockin Star Ranch pony rides, cart rides and a giant petting zoo. Hope to see you there.

When:am- Not sure on exact time- will update SUNDAY, May 27, 2012

Where:Big Lots Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde rd

Cost:?

What:Science Sunday-Reid Park Zoo will be there with friends :). Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!

When:Museum hours:9am-5pm  Reid Park Zoo 12noon-3pm SUNDAY, May 27, 2012

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, May 27, 2012

Where:Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blvd

Cost:$5-$8

What:Music under the Stars Concert An Evening with Nancy Davis Booth, one of Tucson’s most popular guest vocalists.  She  will perform several Puccini operatic numbers including “Musetta’s waltz” from La Bohème,  and Vissi D’arte” from Tosca; in addition to several contemporary classics including My Funny Valentine by Rodgers, George Gershwin’s  I Got Rhythm, and more. 

When:7pm SUNDAY, May 27, 2012

Where:DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, in Reid Park 

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 SUNDAY, May 27, 2012

Cost:FREE

What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Can't get enough fantasy? Try out our new Dungeons & Dragons Club where you'll be able to create your own heroes, battle monsters, and go on amazing adventures. Both beginners and experienced players welcome! Ages 10-18. 

When:1-3pm SUNDAY, May 27, 2012

Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library

Cost:FREE

What:Ghostbusters at The Loft-"Totally deserving of its status as a classic – funny, original and massively entertaining, GHOSTBUSTERS is one of the best films not just of the 1980s, but of all time." - MOVIE GAZETTE

When:10am SUNDAY, May 27, 2012

Where:the Loft Cinema

Cost: $6.00 general; $5.00 Loft members