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Friday, July 27, 2012

Tucson Happenings 7/27-7/29 How to choose from over 55 events?

  FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
What: Loft International Kids Film Festival THE BLACK STALLION is a gorgeously photographed motion picture and a favorite of critics, including Pauline Kael, who said "it may be the greatest children's movie ever made."FREE copies of the classic novel THE BLACK STALLION, by Walter Farley, will be handed out while supplies last! Courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange. Sign up for a library card with the Pima Country Public Library! Click here is see the entire TUCSON INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL line-up:
http://www.loftcinema.com/node/3169


Where:The Loft
When:10am   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Cost: FREE admission and free popcorn!!!
What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!
When:7pm    FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
 Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)
What:Just Between Friends Sale Children's and maternity consignment event. Clothing, shoes, furniture, baby gear, toys, books, movies, games and puzzles. For more info go HERE  
Where:Las Cazuelitas Event Center 1365 W. Grant Road
When:10am-8pm   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Cost:FREE

What:Monsoon madness Plant Sale  Free admission to Tohono Chul Park during the coolest plant sale around :)  For more info. go HERE
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N Paseo Del Norte
When:4-8pm   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Cost:FREE

 What:Story Time at Bookmans! Transportation theme! 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, July 27, 2012
Cost:FREE
What:Reptile Ramble Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455
When:10am
  FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo del Norte

Cost:Free with admission

 What: Kids Movie Arthur Christmas
When:9:45am   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ - (520) 889-5588
Cost:$2 for everybody
What:Kids Movie Happy Feet 2 and Dolphin Tale
When:10am    FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:5755 W Arizona Pavilions Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743 520-579-0500
Cost:Free to kids 10 and under all others $2
What:Storytunes, 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, July 27, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What:Free Movie  Chpiwrecked
When:11am    FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Oracle View 4690 N. Oracle Road
Cost:free for kids- All other 42 and snack packs $4.50
What: Kids Movie HOP
When:10am   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Grand Cinema Crossroads on Grant 4811 E. Grant Road,
Cost:free for kids and $2 for adults
 What:The Monty Tale of King Arthur Python-Killer rabbits, coconut horses and knights who say Ni are all on the road to adventure. Bring the whole family for a night of imagination and entertainment under the stars for this silly interpretation of the myth of King Arthur and the Holy Grail.  Visit www.valleymoon.info for more information, Find us on Facebook, or call 520-323-1331.

When:Show dates are July 27 & 28, and August 3 & 4. Show times are 7PM and 8PM.
Where: 2544 East Allen Rd. north of Prince Rd. and east of Tucson Blvd.
Cost:$3 donation. Kids 13 and under are free.
What:Click Club Attention Summer Reading Passport holders! Drop in to the Click Club to fulfill some of the activities on the list of 100 or just drop in for fun. You’ll learn to take a virtual tour of a museum, download a song on Freegal, or discover an online story.
When:10am-12noon   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Nanini Library
Cost:FREE
What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:6pm   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
 What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted
What: Lego Robotics Discover simple robotics using Lego RCX Mindstorms. Ages 8 to 12. This program is limited to 10 participants - get here early!
When:2-3:30pm   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Miller Golf Links Library
Cost:FREE
What:Family Movie Night Join us after the library closes for a family friendly movie and popcorn. See branch for monthly movie titles.
When:5:30pm   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Flowing Wells Library
Cost:FREE
What:Hot Fridays- Ever wonder where you can go to enjoy the intensity of a Tucson summer night? HOT Fridays! is the answer.Come to the Gardens on the fourth Friday of June, July and August with the picnic basket full of your favorite goodies and pick a shady garden spot to enjoy the setting sun and the emergence of the moon along with all your favorite nighttime flora and fauna. If you’re lucky you might experience the opening of any one of our night-blooming cacti, including the night-blooming cereus. Grab your partner and make a date for HOT Fridays!
When:5-8pm   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
Cost:$8 or free for members

What: Nissan Altima Launch Party We want to show our appreciation for our Nissan owners, and we also want to celebrate the launch of the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima! Come join us to see the impressive new redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks, and enter our raffle to win FREE prizes! Nissan owners, keep an eye on your mailboxes! Bring in your Owners Appreciation invitation, and you could win a brand new Nissan 370Z!
When:5-8pm   FRIDAY, July 27, 2012
Where:Thoroughbred Nissan5163 E. 22nd St., Tucson, Arizona 85711
Cost:FREE

 SATURDAY, July 28, 2012

What:Dinosaur StorytimeToday's featured stories are I Speak Dinosaur! by Jed Henry and Dini Dinosaur by Karen Beaumont. Stay after the Storytime for a craft activity.
When:Saturday July 28, 2012 11:00 AM

Where:Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100, Tucson, AZ 85741, 520-742-6402
Cost:FREE

 What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina Our Dog Days of Summer month is coming to an end. So in celebration of our most loyal buddies, we are making dog puppets! Join us to make a puppy you can wear on your hand, who will be a friend forever
When:1-2pm  SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

What: Loft International Kids Film Festival LOONEY TUNES ON THE BIG SCREEN!
(Various years, approx. 90 min., animated, not rated / all ages)COME DRESSED IN YOUR PAJAMAS!
FREE mini-bags of tasty baby carrots, courtesy of Whole Foods, will be handed out while supplies last!
Relive the Saturday mornings of yesteryear with your favorite Warner Brothers characters in vintage Looney Tunes cartoons screened from glorious 35mm film prints! See Bugs, Daffy, Roadrunner, Porky and the whole Looney Tunes gang up to their old tricks on our big, big movie screen. Beep, Beep!Listen to the Merry Melodies theme: http://www.loftcinema.com/node/3185
Where:The Loft
When:10am  SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Cost: FREE admission and free popcorn!!!
 What:Just Between Friends Sale 1/2 Price Day Children's and maternity consignment event. Clothing, shoes, furniture, baby gear, toys, books, movies, games and puzzles. For more info go HERE  
Where:Las Cazuelitas Event Center 1365 W. Grant Road
When:8am-12noon  SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Cost:FREE

What:The Monty Tale of King Arthur Python-Killer rabbits, coconut horses and knights who say Ni are all on the road to adventure. Bring the whole family for a night of imagination and entertainment under the stars for this silly interpretation of the myth of King Arthur and the Holy Grail.  Visit www.valleymoon.info for more information, Find us on Facebook, or call 520-323-1331.

When:Show dates are July 27 & 28, and August 3 & 4. Show times are 7PM and 8PM.
Where: 2544 East Allen Rd. north of Prince Rd. and east of Tucson Blvd.
Cost:$3 donation. Kids 13 and under are free.

 What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Peachmania and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
 Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit
What: Super Summer Sale 4th Ave. Free Music on 4th Avenue and a Spectacular Merchant Sale to boot. Enjoy original live music at four locations along 4th Avenue while shopping at over 100 locally owned businesses. Spectacular savings on clothing, gifts, home décor and more. Have lunch at one of over 20 Restaurants, listen to local artisans music and shop the savings till you drop. More info. At www.FourthAvenue.org
Where:4th Avenue duh :)
When:10am-11:30pm  SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Cost: FREE to browse and enter to win a Kindle 

  What:Monsoon Madness Plant Sale  Free admission to Tohono Chul Park during the coolest plant sale around :)  For more info. go HERE
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N Paseo Del Norte
When:8am-1pm   SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Cost:FREE
What:Summer Saturday Evening~.To see the entire schedule of events go HEREMusical Summer Nigh7:00 - 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Garden - Native American Flute Circle 
When:4-9pm    SATURDAY, July 28, 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: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted
What:"Little Red Riding Hood"!  This play is one of our most interactive, and it's not at all scary.  SPOILER ALERT: The wolf is nice.  Whaat?!  Talk about a twist ending.    
When:10:30-11:30am SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada
Cost:FREE
What:Sonoran Arthropod Institute Community Day For Community Days, we have a full line-up of activities, from nature walks to workshops to special speakers. Theme- SPIDERS!  We will look for spiders and other  July arthropods on the cactus and elsewhere. For more info go HERE
Where:The gate in Gates Pass Road, 1/4 mile east of Kinney Road,
When:9am-3pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Cost:FREE
What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:6pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
What:Passport to Imagination India Make and take a craft ~ Ages 3 and up.
When:1-4pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Michael's Craft Stores
Cost:FRee or minimal fee for materials
What: Monsoon Mania with Batucaxe This event is also our summer fundraiser for our programs and California Brazil Camp. CBC is where we go to learn from Brazilian masters and bring it all back to YOU, our Tucson community! It is the next best thing to Brazil, and we are committed to our continuing education. You can expect exciting new rhythms and fun dance moves for the upcoming year! All ages welcome, this is a family friendly community event! FOOD and goodies will be available for sale, as well as Batucaxe t-shirts, stickers and CD's!Come DRESSED/COSTUMED in Batucaxe colors! Purple and bright green, add some beads and glitter, have fun, be outrageous!LET'S PARTY!!!
Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory 1013 S. Tyndall Ave
When:7pm-11pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Cost:$10 kids 12 and under FREE

What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic- This week is Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends  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 SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE

What:Local Tasting Tour We love local and so does YELP! Yelp will join us for a local tour and tasting and you're invited. We will take you through the store and show you all the wonderful local products we carry and let you taste each one.  You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our local vendors, learn about their products, and ask them questions. Please RSVP using your YELP account. For more information about events at Whole Foods Market call 520.297.5394
When:7pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Whole Foods 7133 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost:FREE

What:Night Wings So So fun!  Do many educational activities and explore the museum at night.  We have also tasted astronaut food and looked through telescopes during these events! Last admission at 8pm
When:5-9pm  SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum
Cost:$10 for adults Kids under 12 and members are free
What:Geoffrey Games Parents are invited to compete in events, including "What's in the Diaper Bag?" and "Travel System Challenge." Winners will receive BRU gift cards as prizes.

When:12noon-3pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Babiesrus- Check your location
Cost:FREE

What:Summer Science Saturday A free, fun-filled, family event with activities, displays and lectures!For children of all ages: Physics Factory, robotics, meteorites, making comets, impact cratering, Newton's cradle, optical illusions, what is a spectrogram, airplanes, rockets, insects, and more.Displays and information about Mars, the Mars Science Laboratory, and the OSIRIS-REx Mission Lectures (held in Kuiper 308):1:00-1:45, Professor Alfred McEwen, HiRISE imaging of Mars landing sites, landers, and rovers2:00-2:45, Veronica Bray, LPL Associate Staff Scientist, The dramatic formation of Gale crater: What happens when a meteor hits a planet?3:00-3:45, Assistant Professor Shane Byrne, Wet clay on ancient MarsMore Information: Maria Schuchardt, mariams@LPL.arizona.edu, 621-4861.

When:10am-5pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Cost:FREE

What: Pizza with Pizzaman DavePresented by Pizzaman Dave Learn the history of pizza, then make your own and eat it!
When:12-1pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Southwest Library
Cost:FREE

What: Cardio Kung Fu Presented by A-Long’s Kung Fu Academy. High intensity aerobic fitness program built on a strong foundation of martial art techniques.Limited seating. Tickets will be handed out at the service desk one hour before performance.
When:2-3pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Martha Cooper Library
Cost:FREE

What:Enjoy a variety of Earth Treks where we explore the colors, textures, smells, and sounds of nature. Enjoy some time to be silent in nature and observe nature’s never ending magic. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.  eeducation@pima.gov
When:9:30-11am  SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
 Where:Agua Caliente Park
Cost:FREE
 What:Dragoon Garlic festival Held the last weekend in July, over 2500 people attended this two-day event last year. This year, the Garlic Festival will again sponsor the Wounded Warriors. Dragoon, AZ (Cochise County) is 10 degrees cooler than Tucson and right off I-10 on exit 318... Step back into the Wild West for a fun weekend of garlic, food, arts, live entertainment in one of the last few 'dude' ranches left in the Old West...Dragoon Cafe will be there serving our SW inspired freshly prepared foods & desserts (including some food & desserts - featuring, what else - GARLIC!). http://dragoonmarketplace.mysite.com/index.html

When:10am-5pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Triangle T Guest Ranch PO. Box 218 4190 Dragoon Road, Dragoon, Arizona

Cost:

 What:Tucson Padres - Fireworks! Saturday we have fireworks and two great mascots from the Mexican Winter League! Game time is 7:05. Great seats are available by calling 434-1367 after 9:00 am on Friday. los Yaquis de Obregon Chacho Y por los Naranjeros de Hermosillo Beto Coyote.
When:7:05pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Kino Stadium
Cost:Tickets start at $7
No longer newborns- turning 1!
 What:Lion Cub Birthday Party It is hard to believe it has been a whole year since 12 tiny paws pitter-pattered into the lion habitat. Ayotunde, Azizi and Abuto are turning "1". Come celebrate with us! Crafts and games for human party goers too!
When:9-10:30am SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Reid Park Zoo
Cost:free with regular admission

What:Doggy Discount Day Did you know that you can bring your pet to our stores with you? Today we celebrate the animals in your life! On this day, if you bring in your pet (on a leash) we will give you 10% off your purchase, just for being an animal lover. Only at Bookmans Grant and only on this day (for the discount, you can bring your pet with you to Bookmans every day).
When:9am-10pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:Free to browse

 What: Dog Days of Summer with some amazing local organizations. To end this awesome month of fun we are going to take pictures of your pooch with the Blues Brothers. We will take the picture and put it in a cool Bookmans magnet frame and it's FREE! Get out of the heat and into the cool with this fun event that highlights your best friends!
When:11am-2pm SATURDAY, July 28, 2012
Where:Bookmans Speedway
Cost:FREE
 SUNDAY, July 29, 2012

What:Playmobil Party time!  Play with the newest Playmobil sets!  Enter a free raffle!  Get a Playmobilicious goodie bag!  And if all this isn't exciting enough, we're taking 20% off all Playmobil all day (this Sunday only!).      
When:1-2pm  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada
Cost:FREE
 What: Loft International Kids Film Festival THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED with live music score by Miles and Karina(1926, 66 min., Germany, silent, animated, not rated / all ages)
The world's first full-length animated film is an enchanting masterpiece of pure cinematic magic, featuring hand-cut silhouettes of elegant and intricate design. Taken from The Arabian Nights, the film tells the story of a wicked sorcerer who tricks Prince Achmed into mounting a magical flying horse which sends the rider off on a flight to his death. But the prince foils the evil plan and soars headlong into a series of wondrous adventures, joining forces with Aladdin and the Witch of the Fiery Mountains, doing battle with the sorcerer's army of monsters and demons, and falling in love with the beautiful Princess Peri Banu.FEATURING a fantastic LIVE MUSIC SCORE by Seattle-based musical duo MILES AND KARINA, performing with the film on the Loft stage!Watch a scene from the film: http://www.loftcinema.com/node/3186
Where:The Loft
When:10am SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Cost: FREE admission and free popcorn!!!
 
What:Alice Adventures in Wonderland Play
When:1-2pm  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Where:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:$5-$8
What:Science SundayJoin Make It Magic to explore the science of magic!\Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!
When:Museum hours:9am-5pm 12-3pm Make it Magic!  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Where:Children's Museum Tucson
Cost:$2
What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:3pm and 6pm  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Peachmania and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!  
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit
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:2-3pm  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Where:Sam lena South Library
Cost:FREE
What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic- This week is Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends 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: 2-3pm  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE
What:Dragoon Garlic festival Held the last weekend in July, over 2500 people attended this two-day event last year. This year, the Garlic Festival will again sponsor the Wounded Warriors. Dragoon, AZ (Cochise County) is 10 degrees cooler than Tucson and right off I-10 on exit 318... Step back into the Wild West for a fun weekend of garlic, food, arts, live entertainment in one of the last few 'dude' ranches left in the Old West...Dragoon Cafe will be there serving our SW inspired freshly prepared foods & desserts (including some food & desserts - featuring, what else - GARLIC!). http://dragoonmarketplace.mysite.com/index.html
When:10am-5pm  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Where:Triangle T Guest Ranch PO. Box 218 4190 Dragoon Road, Dragoon, Arizona
Cost:
What: Super Summer Sale 4th Ave. Free Music on 4th Avenue and a Spectacular Merchant Sale to boot. Enjoy original live music at four locations along 4th Avenue while shopping at over 100 locally owned businesses. Spectacular savings on clothing, gifts, home décor and more. Have lunch at one of over 20 Restaurants, listen to local artisans music and shop the savings till you drop. More info. At www.FourthAvenue.org
Where:4th Avenue duh :)
When:10am-11:30pm  SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Cost: FREE to browse


1 comment:

  1. Thanks for putting together this list. I always look here to find fun things to do over the weekend!

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