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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Tucson Happenings~35 Family-Friendly Events 5/18-5/20, 2012


 FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
What: Storytime at Agua Caliente Park- Awesome stories with a craft activity and ducks nearby!!! More info. HERE.  I frequent this activity with my children and we think it is bien padre (really cool)
When:warmer weather time 10-11am FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
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, MAY 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2012
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
What: CYT Tucson presents Seussical Seussical explores the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as you've never seen it before. Travel back to your childhood to the Land of Whos and the Jungle of Nool and re-discover the delightfully zany characters created by one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Both audiences and critics have been eating Seussical up like Green Eggs and Ham! Seussical has been called the "best family musical to hit Broadway in a long, long time!", and CYT is bringing it to you cyttucson.org
Where:  University of Arizona Music Building 1017 N Olive Rd
When:7pm  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Cost:$12
What:Art Museum - Free Admission Day Share your experience with writing or drawing on the Memory Wall and Children can create an artistic project. Free Eegee's 3-6pm
When:10am-6pm  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Cost:FREE
What:Food Truck Friday explore and sample tasty treats from Jamie's Bitchen Kitchen, @Jones Street Bistro, and Guero Loco’s Bubba-Que and many more!
When:6-9pm  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost: Free to check out- food costs vary  

What:International Wildlife Museum- free Admission Day
When:9am-5pm  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Cost:FREE

What:Main Gate Square Friday Night LIVE! Jazz Concert Series Domingo DeGrazia will headline Friday Night LIVE! a free Jazz summer concert series sponsored by SAACA & Main Gate Square Domingo DeGrazia blends Spanish guitar passion with the flair of Flamenco music. His music couples dynamic rhythms with vibrant Latin, Salsa and rock drum beats.
When:7-9pm  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Where:UofA Main Gate Square University Boulevard
Cost:FREE



1/2 price day on Sunday, $5 bag day on Monday. With the weather warming up, it's a great time to stay in a cool house with a good book!
When:9am-4pm Friday through Monday
Where: 2230 N. Country Club Road
Cost:FREE to check out- prices of books vary

What:Wildcat School K-8 Spring Fling. There will be music, food, water slides, a book fair, jumping castles, choo choo train rides and a dunk tank. We will be providing tours of our facility and recruiting students for the upcoming 2012-1013 school year. A great opportunity to have fun, meet our educational staff, and some University of Arizona students.
When:3:30-7:30pm  FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
Where:Wildcat School42 E. Adams St.
Cost:$5 admission
SATURDAY May 19, 2012
What: Book Release Party!  Grace Anne Remey is an 8 year old author who wrote her first book, Lion's Pride: A Tail of Deployment.  Listen to her read from the book, get an autograph, and visit our craft table to write a book of your own.  Prepare to be inspired! 
When:10:30amSATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:Mildred and Dildred
Cost: FREE

What:The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree Presented by Gaslight Youth Theatre this swashbuckling professionally staged musical-comedy. FREE Popcorn is included and food is available for purchase
When:11amSATURDAY May 19, 2012 and Sunday too!
Where:The Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:$12  Kids 12 and under $10

What: CYT Tucson presents Seussical Seussical explores the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as you've never seen it before. Travel back to your childhood to the Land of Whos and the Jungle of Nool and re-discover the delightfully zany characters created by one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Both audiences and critics have been eating Seussical up like Green Eggs and Ham! Seussical has been called the "best family musical to hit Broadway in a long, long time!", and CYT is bringing it to you cyttucson.org
Where:  University of Arizona Music Building 1017 N Olive Rd
When:2pm and 7pm SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Cost:$12
What:MangaMania!! is the summer reading party for teens with more events, food, and fun than you can shake a samurai sword at. There’ll be something for everyone: anime, cosplay workshops, gaming, author/artist talks, or manga video games.Ages 12-18 only. To see all the inf o go HERE
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library530 N. Wilmot Road
When:6-10pm SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Cost:FREE
What:Mad Science Party- Mad Science Special Events are spectacular science-themed shows designed to amaze and entertain young audiences of any size. Children can conjure foggy dry ice storms, float on a Mad Science hovercraft, watch a foam factory at work, create super bouncy balls, make magic mud, alter sound waves and much more!
When:2:30-3pm SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:Ina Bookmans
Cost:FREE

 What:Craftapalooza- Today's crafts are all about the awesome world of science! We're coloring cosmic frisbees for a flying good time! We are also cracking open geodes to discover what is hidden beneath its rocky shell
When:1-2pm SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

What: Welcome Back the Bats at the Rillito River Project Bat Night Event  Thousands of Bats will be flying out from beneath the Campbell Avenue Bridge. -Barbea Williams Performing Company, Dancing with Rio Vista Elementary Students, Accompanied by Special Musical Guests. -Lecture by Bat Expert Yar Petryszyn, Ph.D- "Bug Man" Carl Olson, Entomologist

When:6pm SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:in the Rillito Riverbed, East of the Campbell Avenue Bridge.
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 May 19, 2012
Where:Udall Park 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:FREE

 What:Dance for a Cause -Artistic Showcase No elaborate costumes. No spotlights. Just creative choreography and pure talent. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see dance in it's most natural form. Dance for a Cause choreographers will be showcased, and other guest companies will perform. Lawn seating - bring chairs or blankets.
When:7-9pm SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:Reid Park Outdoor
Cost:Free- but donations gladly accepted
 What:Padre Kino Event at San Xavier Mission 2:30 and 1:15 Mission Tours by Patronato San Xavier Docents 2:00 - 2:20 Padre Kino Talk 2:30 - 3:00 Classical Concert by Musica Dulce Quintet3:00 - 4:30 Courtyard Reception: Book Signing of "Mission San Xavier" by Artist-Author Edna San Miguel; Art Show; Live Music & other entertainment. Food available. Museum Open.
When:12:30-4:30 SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:Mission San Xavier del Bac 1950 W. San Xavier 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 10-11:30am SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Cost: FREE

 What: Shoot Like a Pro!- Learn to become a better photographer Learn how to improve your photography through practical, real, and down to earth tips and techniques from a professional photographer. The class will cover nature, landscape and portrait photography. All skill levels and experience are welcome.
Geared for adults, and teens 14 and up.
When:2-3pm SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Cost:FREE

 What:A "Centennial" State-wide Fly-in attracting aircraft from all over the State. Also- a pancake breakfast, static aircraft on display, control tower tours, exhibits with a special emphasis on the development of aircraft over the course of AZ's aviation history.
When:7am-12noon SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:Ryan Airfield, 9698 W. Ajo Way
Cost:FREE

What: Horse Tales Family Book Club Do you like horses or horse stories? Join us for Horse Tales, a family book club! We'll read The Black Stallion by Walter Farley and enjoy horse themed activities. This 3-part program is part of the Horse Tales Literacy Project.No registration necessary. Books will be provided.
Watch the movie about the black stallion then discuss the book and the movie.
When:2-3pm SATURDAY May 19, 2012
Where:Wheeler Taft Library
Cost:2-3pm

What:Star Wars the Clone Wars Movie  Take home your own light saber and support the Fox ($5 suggested donation)!
When:Sat., May 19th, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Fox Theatre 17 West Congress,
Cost:General Admission - $7 Students, Seniors, Military - $5 Kids 12 & Under - FREE ADMISSION!
 SUNDAY May 20, 2012

What:Minifigure Swap Party!  It's this Sunday, May 20th, from 1-2pm.  Bring in your minifigures to trade with other minifigure maniacs, and enter a free raffle to win more minifigures!!   

When:1-2pm SUNDAY May 20, 2012

Where:Mildred and Dildredat La Encantada

Cost: FREE

What: CYT Tucson presents Seussical Seussical explores the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as you've never seen it before. Travel back to your childhood to the Land of Whos and the Jungle of Nool and re-discover the delightfully zany characters created by one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Both audiences and critics have been eating Seussical up like Green Eggs and Ham! Seussical has been called the "best family musical to hit Broadway in a long, long time!", and CYT is bringing it to you cyttucson.org
Where:  University of Arizona Music Building 1017 N Olive Rd
When:2pm SUNDAY May 20, 2012
Cost:$12
 What: Brilliant Beading Calling all beaders! Whether you’re a dilettante or a devotee, you’re invited to join us each month for this fun, free workshop. Show off your talent and create beautiful jewelry using colorful glass beads. Create something different each month! For kids, teens and families.
When:1:30 -3:30pm SUNDAY May 20, 2012
Where:Sam Lena Library
Cost:FREE

 What:Partial Solar Eclipse Event It's going to be amazing!Activities Include:Free admission to Flandrau Science Center and activities with purchase of our solar viewing glasses*Eclipse and solar telescope viewing with expert astronomers on the UA Mall in front of Flandrauamily activities and science demonstrations
Special 8pm viewing of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” music laser show in the Flandrau Planetarium
Live streaming video of the eclipse in the Flandrau PlanetariumWarning: Never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection
When:Sunday, May 20th from 4 pm- 9pm
Cost:FREE with purchase of glasses *Solar viewing glasses are $3.97 + tax and can also be used to view the upcoming Transit of Venus on June 5, 2012

 What:Science Sunday-With Planetary Science Institute featuring solar eclipse activities. Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!
When:Museum hours:9am-5pm  Solar Eclipse fun 12noon-3pm SUNDAY May 20, 2012
Where:Children's Museum Tucson
Cost:$2

What:Best of Stories that Soar! This fun-filled, family-friendly event will feature two totally different shows-- -plus the “Red Carpet Reception” featuring original songs, crazy contests, raffles, book displays, free refreshments, face painting, and VIP treatment for authors!
Where:the Temple of Music and Art 330 S. Scott Ave.
When:Shows at 4:00 and 6:30 PM- Celebration in the courtyard from 5-6:30pm SUNDAY May 20, 2012
Cost:$10; $5 for children 12 and under

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 20, 2012
Where:Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blvd
Cost:$5-$8

What:Music under the Stars Concert featuring the Arizona Boys Chorus
When:7pm SUNDAY May 20, 2012
Where:DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, in Reid Park 
Cost:FREE

What:Star Wars the Clone Wars Movie  Take home your own light saber and support the Fox ($5 suggested donation)!
When:Sun., May 20th, 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Where: Fox Theatre 17 West Congress,
Cost:General Admission - $7 Students, Seniors, Military - $5 Kids 12 & Under - FREE ADMISSION!

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