Tucson Happenings- July 20-22, 2012 A packed one!

FRIDAY, July 20,2012

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

When:7pm  FRIDAY, July 20,2012

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

What:Story Time at Bookmans!  Dr. Seus

s 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 20,2012

Cost:FREE

What:Reptile Ramble Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455
When:10am FRIDAY, July 20,2012
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo del Norte
Cost:Free with admission

What:Friday Night Live- Jazz Summer Concert Series Kelland Tthomas Sazaphone -FREE  

When:7pm   FRIDAY, July 20,2012  
Where:University Blvd. Between Euclid/Tyndall Geronimo Plaza main Gate Square

Cost:FREE and free parking validated in Tyndall 5om-12 midnight

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, July 20,2012

Where:Joel Valdez Main Library

Cost:Free

What:Fashion Rules Go back to school in style this fall.This fall, Park Place offers a one-stop shop to trendy new styles, great savings and promotions. On July 20-21, shoppers can take in style sessions held from 4pm-8pm on Friday, July 20 and 11am-7pm on Saturday, July 21 at the Style Zone located in Center Court. A style host will be on hand to discuss fall tips that are sure to freshen up any style.Gift with purchase, spend $100 at Park Plce retailers and restaurants and receive a $10 Shop Etc Mall Gift Card!

When:Time: Friday: 4pm-8pm and Saturday: 11am-7pm

Where:Location:  Style Zone - Center Court

Cost:FREE

 What: Kids Movie Smurfs

When:9:45am  FRIDAY, July 20,2012

Where:5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ - (520) 889-5588

Cost:$2 for everybody

What:Kids Movie Mr. Poppers Penguins and Adventures of Tin Tin

When:10am  FRIDAY, July 20,2012

Where:5755 W Arizona Pavilions Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743 520-579-0500

Cost:Free to kids 10 an dunder all others $2

 

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-12noonFRIDAY, July 20,2012

Where:Nanini Library

Cost:FREE

What:Summer Reading Activities Summer Reading Activities Join us at the Flowing Wells Branch Library and complete a few of the 100 Activities listed in your Summer Reading Passport! All materials will be provided and all ages are welcome.Plant a seed and check out seeds from the seed library.

When:10-12 noon FRIDAY, July 20,2012

 Where:Flowing Wells library
Cost:FREE

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 20,2012

Where:Bookmans Ina

Cost:FREE

What:Free Movie HOP

When:11am  FRIDAY, July 20,2012

Where:Oracle View 4690 N. Oracle Road

Cost:free for kids- All other 42 and snack packs $4.50

What: Kids Movie Chipwrecked and Dolphin Tale

When:10am FRIDAY, July 20,2012

Where:Grand Cinema Crossroads on Grant 4811 E. Grant Road,

Cost:free for kids and $2 for adults

What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future

When:6pm FRIDAY, July 20,2012

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 20,2012

Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

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 20,2012

Where:Flowing Wells Library
Cost:FREE

SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

What:Cardio Kung FuPresented 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:2pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Martha Cooper Library

Cost:FREE 

What: Don Van Palta on Banjo The Friends of The Kirk-Bear Canyon Library invite you to The Musical Bear Summer Concert Series. The first concert features world famous banjo player Don Van Palta.

Known as "The Flying Dutchman", Van Palta began playing at the age of seven and has performed and taught banjo around the world.

When:3-4pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library

Cost:FREE

What: Desert Players Performance: Dancing with the Animals!Presented by Tohono Chul Park. Join us for a brand new pantomime extravaganza entitled Dancing with the Animals! Loosely based on the popular Dancing with the Stars television show, a quirky cast of desert critters strut their stuff, showing off their smooth dance moves all based on their movements and habits as they survive day to day in the Sonoran Desert. For more information call 594-5390.

When:2pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Valencia 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, July 21, 2012

Where:Woods Memorial Library

Cost:FREE

What:Teen's Summer Reading Program Concert

When:Pre-concert party 6-8pm Concert 8--10pm

Where:Joel Valdez Main Library SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Cost:FREE

What:Reptile Show Lizards Bearded dragons!

When:2:30-4:30pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Bookmans 3733 Ina Road

Cost:FREE

What:Pet Photo Booth- get your pet's pic taken

When:2-4pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Bookmans 1930 E. Grant

Cost:FREE

What:Bing's Boba Tea's SUMMER EVENT  Inside Activities Free Sample Booth ::: Try select samples of some of our delicious snow and slush drinks & be the first to try some of our up-coming real fruit smoothies! Stay tuned for a list of flavors Spinning Prize Wheel ::: Give the wheel a spin and get a prize! Receive one (1) spin for every three (3) drinks purchased! The Strategic Game of Go ::: Come play Go with the Tucson Go Club and receive 10% off all of your drinks during the event.Outside Activities:Patio Area ::: Come hang out and cool down on our newly opened patio.

When:3pm to 8pm on Saturday, July 21.

Where:2040 W. Orange Grove Road

Cost:FREE to come- drink prices vary

What:Friends of Pima County Library Mini Book Sale

When:8am-12noon

Where:2230 N. Country Club Rd. near the intersection of Grant & Country Club

Cost:FREE to browse

What:Leapfrog Special Hand-On Event Children ages 4 and up and their parents are invited to join us for the Leapfrog Tag Geography Relay. This fun event, beginning at noon, will teach children teamwork and map skills, while they learn the geography of the U.S.

When:Saturday July 21, 2012 12:00 PM

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

Cost:FREE

What:Shopping on a budget and sampling dishes!

When:11am SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Whole Foods Oracle

Cost:FREE

What: BACON!With bacon enjoying resurgence in culinary popularity and an already strong fan base, we will bring home the bacon by allowing this favored pork product to have center stage on July 21st between 11am-2pm. Stop in and see how creative our departments can be with bacon, and sample the delicious assortments. Bacon Paninis Bacon Sundaes Bacon Salmon Kabobs Bacon w/Blueberry Cheese Bacon Corn Muffins Bacon Guacamole We will be featuring our 365 Everyday Value Center Cut Smokehouse Bacon. Our bacon is made from animals fed no animal by-products, and no added hormones, antibiotics, nitrates or nitrites added. 

When:10:30-11:30am SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Whole Foods Speedway

Cost:FREE

What:Puppet Show!Our puppet shows will be performed this summer by our 5th & 6th grade puppeteers and will include audience participation with songs and musical instruments. Get your free ticket at the service desk 30 minutes prior to showtime. All ages welcome!

When:11-11:30am SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Dusenberry River Library

Cost:FREE

What:Rock and Roll Storytime Join us on stage for today's stories, Bawk & Roll and So You Want to Be a Rock Star. Craft activity will follow the Storytime.
When:Saturday July 21, 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:smARTy Pants Looking at both Tucson Collects: Spirit of the West and 100 Years 100 Ranchers exhibits, you will learn about all the elements of a landscape. One you have inspired, venture over to the Education Center where you will be abler to create your own landscape paintings. smARTy Pants is a program especially for children ages 3 - 4 years and an adult companion that meets on selected Saturday mornings. Pre-registration is required. Please call 624-2333 or register online.
When:10am SATURDAY, July 21, 2012 
Where:Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States,
Cost: $8 per child for members; $10 per child non-members; adults free

What:Summer Book Fiesta -Worlds of WordsB. G. Hennessy, author of the Corduroy books,  joins us to share her just published (July 10th) second map book. B. G. will take her listeners on a journey of how she creates maps of imaginary worlds as well as share early drafts of here books so that children can see how books get started, improve with editing, and are finally published. Then participate in a workshop where B. G. will help you create your own imaginary map.UA Bookstores will have B. G.’s books for sale and B. G. will gladly autograph them. 
When: July 21, 10-Noon SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:College of Education, Room 453, 1430 E. 2nd Street

Cost:FREE

What:Community Fair presented by Pantano MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Nearly 100 vendors representing health & wellness, food, home decor, kitchenware, inspirational gifts, jewelry, books, gifts, artwork & candles. Family friendly activities include a kid boutique, mom to mom sale, a jumping castle & face painting. Visit our silent auction & raffle! Shop, connect, eat & enjoy!When:Saturday, July 21st at 8:30am-1pm

Where: Pantano Christian Church1755 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85748

Cost:FREE

What:Children's Reading Program Finale at the Zoo! Come to the Reid Park Zoo for a grand finale to the Summer Reading Program! Kids who have completed six summer reading activities will receive free admission, and up to four of their guests will receive 50% off the admission price.

Say hi to the animals, have your face painted, make a craft, watch a puppet show, and more. If you arrive early, you might even get to feed a giraffe! Call 791-4010 for more information.

When:8-11am SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Reid Park Zoo

Cost:kids from the reading program go free and up to 4 people at 50% off

What:Office Max Teacher Appreciation Days Usually nice samples, tote and 20% off everything!

When:All daySATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Office max - Tucson

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, July 21, 2012

Where: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library

Cost: FREE

What:Fashion Rules Go back to school in style this fall.This fall, Park Place offers a one-stop shop to trendy new styles, great savings and promotions. On July 20-21, shoppers can take in style sessions held from 4pm-8pm on Friday, July 20 and 11am-7pm on Saturday, July 21 at the Style Zone located in Center Court. A style host will be on hand to discuss fall tips that are sure to freshen up any style.Gift with purchase, spend $100 at Park Plce retailers and restaurants and receive a $10 Shop Etc Mall Gift Card!

When:Time: Friday: 4pm-8pm and Saturday: 11am-7pm

Where:Location:  Style Zone - Center Court

Cost:FREE 

What:The 14th Annual Conference of the American Tarantula Society Registration is available in person at the door. Detailed information is on our website HERE. The public is invited to our Spider Mall

Where:Hilton El Conquistador Resort

10000 N. Oracle Road

When:9am-6pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Cost:Admittance to the Spider Mall is$5

 What:Kick off the Loft International Kids Film Festival with Yellow SubmarineTo see the entire line-up and dates go to my full post HERE on the festival.

Where:The Loft

When:10am SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Cost: FREE admission and free popcorn!!!

What: The Gardens is featuring a Live Bird Demo by Wildlife Rehabilitation of NW Tucson with an opportunity to meet a great horned owl, Harris’s hawk and elf owl. 

When:2-3pmSATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Tucson Botanical gardens

Cost:FREE with regular admission costs

What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina We're getting crafty with mobile butterflies! Hang these colorful, buggy friends in your house to make it a more cheerful summer. Once decorated, these butterflies will make a lovely sight! 

When:1-2pm  SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Bookmans Ina

Cost: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!  Go HERE to enter to win a $25 gift card to Peachmania!

When:8 AM – 5:30 PM SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685

Cost:Free to visit

What: Science Saturday Join us every Saturday from 2-3pm during Summer Reading (June 02-July 21) for a free science program! This is a fun, interactive science-oriented program for all ages. With a different topic every week, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.

When:2pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Martha Cooper Library

Cost:FREE

What:Summer Saturday Evening~.To see the entire schedule of events go HEREAstronomy & Physics NightExplore the stars, asteroids, planets and gravity. Join us for an evening of hands-on astronomy activities and view the desert skies through a variety of telescopes. Astronomy experts will be available to answer questionsWarden Oasis Theater - Physics FactoryThe Physics Factory is a team of scientists and educators with a common goal: to share their enthusiasm for physics with students, teachers and the community. Through a combination of hands-on learning and eye-popping stage shows, The Physics Factory demonstrates that physics is an exciting process of discovery and invention, and a rewarding career. 

When:4-9pm   SATURDAY, July 21, 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 21, 2012

 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

What:Book Release Party for "The Dragon that Could" with free arts & crafts, face paintings, and more!

When:10:30-11:30am SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada

Cost:FREE

What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future

When:6pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway

Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts

What:Passport to Imagination Spain Make and take a craft ~Koi Fish~ and Japanese flag Ages 3 and up.

When:1-4pm SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Michael's Craft Stores

Cost:FRee or minimal fee for materials

 What:Ecstatic Dance- Eugene will be leading the facilitation & DJing!
Kids under 12 welcome & FREE

When:7:30-8p...Facilitated Dance8:00-10p...Open Dance SATURDAY, July 21, 2012

Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory 1013 S. Tyndall Avenue (Near SE corner of 20th St. & Tyndall)

Cost:  Cost- $7 Suggested Donation

SUNDAY, July 22, 2012

What:Alice Adventures in Wonderland Play

When:1-2pmSUNDAY, July 22, 2012

Where:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.

Cost:$5-$8

What:Science SundayPiuma Air and Space for Airplane Fun!Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!

When:Museum hours:9am-5pm 12-3pm Pima Air and Space SUNDAY, July 22, 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 22, 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!  Go HERE to enter to win a $25 gift card to Peachmania!

When:8 AM – 5:30 PM SUNDAY, July 22, 2012

Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685

Cost:Free to visit

What:Office Max Teacher Appreciation Days Usually nice samples, tote and 20% off everything!

When:All day SUNDAY, July 22, 2012

Where:Office max - Tucson

Cost:FREE

  

What: Dungeons & Dragons Teen 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, July 22, 2012

Where:Murphy Wilmot Library

Cost:FREE

What:Friends of Pima County Library Mini Book Sale

When:8am-12noon

Where:2230 N. Country Club Rd. near the intersection of Grant & Country Club

Cost:FREE to browse