Tucson Happenings - August 18-19, 2012

SATURDAY, August 18, 2012

What: Summer Play Days at Disney Store!Starting Monday, July 23rd at 2pm, visit the Disney Store for the kickoff of Summer Play Days! In-store events will occur EVERY DAY from July 23rd – August 26th. Attend 4 events and receive a special gift!Visit or call our local Disney Store for specific event times and details!

*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. While supplies last.

When:2pm and 6pmSaturday, August 18

Where:Disney Store

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, August 18

Where: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library

Cost: FREE

What: Books! Books! Books! Children’s Craft Program Children will create books of their own in this drop-in craft time. Each child will receive a new book of their choice and a goodie bag. Children, ages 6 - 12.

When:10:30-11:30amSaturday, August 18

Where:Oro Valley Library

Cost:FREE

What: Hunger Games Chess Tournament Celebrate the DVD release of The Hunger Games on August 18 by taking the battle to the boards! This professional chess tourney is free and open to all-ages, and designed to introduce Panem's tributes to the benefits of tournament play. During the Games, participants will play three times. At the end of the day, there will be an award ceremony with trophies for both tributes and their districts. May the odds be ever in your favor…

When:10am-3pm Saturday, August 18

Where:Wilmot Library

Cost:FREE

SATURDAY, August 18, 2012

What:STEPS Dance and Fitness Grand Re-opening- Raffles/Giveaways, Free classes and discounts.  I totally want to check out there ZUMBA :)

When:9am-2pmSaturday, August 18

Where:5813 E. Speedway

Cost:FREE

What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina Want to be as strong as Popeye the Sailor Man? You better eat your spinach! Today, join us as we watch the classic show Popeye the Sailor Man, and create our own Sailor hats to wear!

When:1-2pm Saturday, August 18

Where:Bookmans Ina

Cost:FREE

What:Dive In Movie Kung Fu Panda 2 Join Loews Ventana Canyon at our free Dive-In Movie every Saturday evening this summer!   Everyone will enjoy cooling off from the heat with our kid friendly line up of family classics.
Movies to begin at sunset, and are subject to weather. See you at the pool and enjoy the movie!

When:7:15ish Saturday, August 18

Where:7000 N. Resort Drive. Tucson, Arizona 85750

Cost:FREE and open to the public but I haven't tried it yet.

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, August 18
Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685

Cost:Free to visit

What:  Free Kids Yoga Classes Saturday mornings at 9am! lucy hosts red Monkey Studios every Saturday in August. Don't miss out on the healthy fun!

When:9am Saturday, August 18

Where:La Encantada

Cost:FREE

What:Canvas Sketchbook Make it Take it  Ages 14+
When:1-3pmSaturday, August 18
Where:Micheal's Craft Stores- Check your location
Cost:Supply cost

What:Jim Henson and Friends: Inside the Sesame Street Vault This super-entertaining program highlights the contributions of Jim Henson and his early Sesame Street collaborators, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Fran Brill, and Caroll Spinney. In addition to old favorites, there are some extremely rare clips from specials and guest appearances on other television programs.
When:Saturday, August 18 at 12:00pm 
Where:Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:General Admission: $8 • Loft Members: $6

What:Painted Fringe t-shirt demo Ages 14+
When:3-4pmSaturday, August 18
Where:Micheal's Craft Stores- Check your location

Cost:FREE or minimal supply cost

What:Summer Saturday Evening~Family Astronomy FunExplore 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 questions.To see the entire schedule of events go HERE

When:4-9pm Saturday, August 18

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:All About Organics- Bring your children in for a special field trip around Whole Foods Market Oracle to learn all about Organics. We will explain what Organic means and why it is important to their health and the earth. They will also have the chance to make their own trail mix to take home- made with Organic ingredients of course. Please RSVP to sporamarketing@wholefoods.com. *This event is most suitable for elementary school aged children

When:Saturday, August 18th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Where:Whole Foods Market Oracle

Cost:FREE

What:Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Ecstatic Dance Tucson is a group of individuals committed to coming together on a regular basis and creating a safe environment where we can move our bodies, express ourselves freely and just plain shake it. Two of our main goals are to create community and have fun. We understand that it takes courage to open ourselves up in the presence of others and we do what we can to create a supportive environment. Planet Coexist presents Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Dance you inner joy to an eclectic set of music. A smoke-alcohol-judgement free environment! Shoeless feet on the dance floor only!http://planetcoexist.com/EcstaticDance/Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory1013 S. Tyndall Ave.

When:7:30-10:30pmSaturday, August 18

Cost$7 Suggested Donation; Free for children 12 and unde:r

 

What:Explore the Galaxy Event Special Event, Children's Event Parents and children ages 4 and up are invited to the Klutz Explore the Galaxy Hands-On Learning event. Kids will have fun designing and coloring stickers for decorating the night sky and space-themed scenes.

When:Saturday August 18, 2012 12:00 PM

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

Cost:FREE

What:"TP Wrangler needs your help!" Brought to you by Pipeline America! Pipeline America is a Dreams in Motion project to help collect toilet paper for shelters in a fun and exciting way. Dreams in Motion is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers! TP Wrangler is set up as public charity performance art to highlight all the nice people, businesses, and organizations in Arizona. Join us as we host a meet & greet with volunteers from TP Wrangler! Donate your unwrapped TP at this event, the first 50 people that donate Toilet Paper will receive a thank you gift! Lets build a pyramid of TOILET PAPER! Follow this link to learn more about Pipeline America! http://www.pipelineamerica.org/

When:12-2pm Saturday, August 18

Where:Bookmans Speedway

Cost:FREE

What:Giles Andreae StorytimeStorytimeJoin us for stories by author Giles Andreae. Stay after the Storytime for a craft activity.

When:Saturday August 18, 2012 11:00 AM

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

Cost:FREE

What:Nature Expo FREE, FUN, & FAMILY-FRIENDLY!Stop by the Riverpark Ballroom on Friday and Saturday to get up close and personal with live birds, reptiles, insects, and other critters! Shop for nature-related gifts, books, optics, and much more. Talk shop with optics reps and world-class birding tour leaders, and attend FREE natural history talks in the Cactus Ballroom salons. More info HERE

When: Saturday, August 18, 8am to 6pm Birds, Bugs, Books, and Beyond! 12:00 noon to 3:00pm, Cactus Ballroom

Where: at the Riverpark Inn!

Cost:FREE

What:Birthday Train Express Come enjoy a piece of birthday cake celebrating Tucson's birthday, with Mayor Rothschild’s proclamation at 11:00.See and hear our new model train exhibit inside the museum, sponsored by the Tucson Garden Railroad Society.Watch and listen to the whistle, the rattle, and the roar of mile long Union Pacific trains passing by the depot.Visit the cab of Locomotive 1673 and ring the bell as the trains pass by. A docent will explain the functions and operation of the engine.There will be additional operating model train layouts on display inside the historic depot and on the plaza, with operating Sothern Pacific semaphore and crossing lights on the plaza.Parking NearbyMUSIC BY CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH CHORUS AND THE BILL PAUL AND SOUTHERN COMFORT BANDFor details, call the Museum at 520 – 623 – 2223,
www.tucsonhistoricdepot.org

Where:Tucson Historic Train Depot 414 N. Toole Ave.

When:9am-2pm Saturday, August 18

Cost:FREE

What:Goldilocks & the Three Bears The Mildred & Dildred Acting Troupe is back and better than ever.  Come watch them .  It's got all the makings of a classic: questionable decision making, talking bears, lots of porridge... everything.  As always, the play is free and fun for all ages, so bring everyone you know.   

When:in this Saturday, August 18th, at 10:30am

Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada

Cost:FREE

What:The Tropical Nights Birthday Bash Celebrate Tucson's 237th birthday at the Tropical Birthday Bash on August 18 from 5 P to 9 P featuring live entertainment 237 Specials, family friendly activities, prizes and giveaways. Main Gate Square will also host a 30 foot inflatable slip & slide, face painting, a balloon artist, a participation mural, and free birthday cake and live music by Retro Rockets.Merchants at Main Gate Square, Downtown and on 4th Avenue will also host events and offer 237 Specials throughout the evening. To see all special deals go HERE.
When:  August 18 5 PM -  9 PM

Where:Main Gate Square 800 E. University BoulevardTucson, Arizona  85719 Click Here for Map

Cost:FREE

What: The Gardens is featuring a Live Bird Demo by Forever Wild Rehabilitation Center with appearances by a red-tailed hawk and great horned owl

When:2-3pm Saturday, August 18

Where:Tucson Botanical gardens

Cost:FREE with regular admission costs 

What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings Saturday, August 18

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

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

When:6pm Saturday, August 18

Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway

Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012

What:National Aviation Day Come celebrate Orville Wrights Birthday with aviation toys like indoor kites and paper airplanes.go HERE for more info.

Contact: Mina Stafford
Email: mstafford@pimaair.org

When:August 19 1PM - 3PM

Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road

Cost:Program free with paid or member admission.

What:Science Sunday.Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!Have fun with the Sahuaro Girl Scouts and solar energy activities.Also, enjoy Dinosaur Train activities with AZ Public Media.

When:Museum hours:9am-5pm SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012

Where:Children's Museum Tucson

Cost:$2

What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town

When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showingsSUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

 

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, AUGUST 19, 2012

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

Cost:Free to visit

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!

When:1-3pm  SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012

Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library

Cost:FREE

What: Summer Play Days at Disney Store!Starting Monday, July 23rd at 2pm, visit the Disney Store for the kickoff of Summer Play Days! In-store events will occur EVERY DAY from July 23rd – August 26th. Attend 4 events and receive a special gift!Visit or call our local Disney Store for specific event times and details!

*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. While supplies last.

When:1pmSUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012
Where:Disney Store
Cost:FREE

What:LAP DESK Make it Take it  Ages3 and up
When:1-3pm SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012
Where:Micheal's Craft Stores- Check your location
Cost:Supply cost

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

When:3pm and 6pm  SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012

Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway

Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts

What:"The Dark Crystal is a snowballing creation of pure imagination and remains Jim Henson's professional crown jewel. Decades later, the film hasn't lost a step as a crucial fantasy touchstone, and it continues to amaze people of all ages to this day." - DVD Talk

When:SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012at 10:00am 

Where:Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

Cost:General Admission: $8 • Loft Members: $6