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Friday, August 24, 2012

Tucson Happenings August 24-26, 2012 45 Crazy Cool Choices!

FRIDAY, August 24, 2012
 What:LLama LLama Red Pajama Days Take a pic with Llama Llama, enter to win a Llama Llama doll and book!

Where:Kid's Center1725 North Swan
When:4-4:30pmFRIDAY, August 24, 2012
Cost:FREE to attend

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, August 24, 2012
Where:2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
Cost:$8 or free for members

What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town & Ballet Folklorico Tapatio (7-9pm)
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings
FRIDAY, August 24, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted
What:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455
When:10am-11amFRIDAY, August 24, 2012
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo del Norte
Cost:free with admission to the park

What:Story Time at Bookmans! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star! Come and join us for Story Time! Today we are going to read stories that are songs, Song Stories! 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.
Where:Bookmans Speedway
When:10am-11am  FRIDAY, August 24, 2012
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, August 24, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
 What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!
When:7pm FRIDAY, August 24, 2012
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
 Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)
What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:6pm FRIDAY, August 24, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
What:August Birthday BashPANDORA & Participating Stores at La Encantada (Nambe, Aveda, Brighton, Santa Fe Lady & Sancshoeary) Join us along with our friends - Nambe, Brighton, Santa Fe Lady, Sancshoeary & Aveda - as we celebrate your birthday!  Stores will be serving cake, refreshments and have special offers for those of you with August birthdays.  Sign up at Pandora to WIN the August birthday basket filled with treats and specials from local stores - a retail value over $500!For your birthday month receive a FREE Polishing Cloth from Pandora.  If you are unable to attend Friday and your birthday is in August, please stop by anytime this month to pick up your FREE Polishing cloth.
When:All Day 10am - 7pmFRIDAY, August 24, 2012
Where:La Encantada Pandora
Cost:FREE
 What:KINDERMUSIK DEMO CLASS~ 0-18 month old children and their adult companion.
Celebrate your child with Kindermusik, the world's leading Music & Movement classes for children, newborn to 7 years & their families for 30 years!Research shows music has powerful benefits for baby's brain-body development. Come and enjoy a Kindermusik Village class with your baby- songs, lap bounces, instrument play, dances and lullabies all designed to stimulate your baby's total development while you are having a wonderful time too!
When: 3-5 yrs. old at 9am 18 months to 3 yrs. old at 10am 0-18 months at 11:30amFRIDAY, August 24, 2012
Where: Musical Steps Academy at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church   8625 E Tanque Verde Rd near Bear Canyon Rd
Cost: FREE
What:Tonight we will be Screening the original 1960 movie Little Shop of Horrors. This Musical comedy about a carnivorous plant is always an enjoyment to watch!
When:6pmFRIDAY, August 24, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
SATURDAY, August 25, 2012 
 What:Tucson Mall Kids Club-UA Wildcats!  Get ready for football season with crafts and story time with the U of A Bookstore! Wear your Wildcat colors and the best-dressed fan will win a prize!
When:August 25th-10-12
Where:Tucson Mall Kids Area
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:2pm and 6pmSATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:Disney Store
Cost:FREE
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 25, 2012
Where:La Encantada
Cost:FREE
What:LLama LLama Red Pajama Days Take a pic with Llama Llama, enter to win a Llama Llama doll and book!
Where:Kid's Center1725 North Swan
When:10-10:30am, 12-12:30  and 2-2:30pmSATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Cost:FREE to attend
 What:San Xavier Arts & Crafts Plaza Tucson Birthday Celebration visit website Native American Arts & Crafts, Food and Entertainment from 1pm -5pm. Cool Rain Snack Shop Open for Business (All proceeds benefit the San Xavier Community) Celebrating Tucson's Birthday!
 When: 10am-5 pm, Saturday, Aug. 25
Where:Xavier del Bac, 1980 W. San Xavier Road.
Cost:FREE to attend
What:Muppets Music Moments Music was always an integral part of The Muppet Show, and the Jim Henson Legacy has assembled a collection of some of the classic music numbers interpreted as only the Muppets can. This compilation features a wide range of musical genres, including performances by guest stars Harry Belafonte, Elton John, and Linda Ronstadt.
When: 
SATURDAY, August 25, 2012 at 12:00pm
Where:Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

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

What:Locker Decor Make it Take it  Ages 14+
When:1-3pm
SATURDAY, August 25, 2012 Where:Micheal's Craft Stores- Check your location
Cost:Supply cost

What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic- This week is Shrek Onion Carriage  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, August 25, 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 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, August 25, 2012
Cost:FREE

What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina Today we’re living out our greatest fantasy and having a prince/ princess party! Join us for Craft-apalooza where we will be making crowns for all boys and girls to wear! We will also have the Fairy Godmother, Silly Tassie on hand to do a knighting ceremony, paint faces, and make balloon animals for all the little prince and princesses!
When:1-2pm  SATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What:Dive In MovieAlvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked 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 25, 2012
Where:7000 N. Resort Drive. Tucson, Arizona 85750
Cost:FREE and open to the public but I haven't tried it yet.
 What:Stories About the Nighttime Today we feature a new story, Little Owl's Night, as well as the classic The House in the Night. Stay after the stories for a make and take craft activity.
When: 11:00 AM SATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100, Tucson, AZ 85741, 520-742-6402
Cost:FREE
What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Farmer John’s Birthday Party & Willcox March for Zane. To celebrate Farmer John’s birthday, all of the You-Pick vegetables at Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins will be specially priced at 20% off! In honor & memory of our grandson Zane, who shares Farmer John’s birthday, 100% of today’s Burger Barn lunch proceeds will be donated to March of Dimes. Please come enjoy a delicious burger lunch
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  Lunch served 11 AM – 3 PM at the orchard SATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

What:Summer Saturday Evening~International Year of the Bat & Teacher Appreciation NightBarmy for BatsSimply because they are active only at night and difficult to observe, bats rank among the planet's most misunderstood and intensely persecuted mammals. Join the Desert Museum's conservation biologist, Karen Krebbs, as she shares her knowledge and insights about these incredible flying mammals. Ask all your bat-related questions and gain a better understanding of these fascinating mammals. In-person bat-sightings possible!To see the entire schedule of events go HERE
When:4-9pm SATURDAY, August 25, 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:Dance Battle THIS SATURDAY!!! SO IF YOU TUT...POP...KRUMP...ARE UNDER 12 YEARS OLD...DANCE NEW SCHOOL OR DO ALL STYLES COME OUT BATTLE IT UP WITH US AT STORM STUDIOS FOR ***CASH MONEY***...or come and watch...watching is cool too!http://www.facebook.com/events/247474098705565/
When:6pmSATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:Storm Studios: School of Urban Dance7020 East Broadway Blvd. #100, Tucson, Arizona

Cost:$5

What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings SATURDAY, August 25, 2012
 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 25, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
 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, August 25, 2012
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum
Cost:$10 for adults Kids under 12 and members are free
What:Tucson Padres - Fireworks! Join us on Saturday night, August 25th for KRQ night with the Tucson Padres as they take on the Colorado Springs Sky Sox!  There will also be a post game fireworks spectacular!  Game time is 7:05. Great seats are available by calling 434-1367
When:7:05pm SATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:Kino Stadium
Cost:Tickets start at $5.50

What:Dragon Scales and Amazing Tales Presented by Glenda Bonin. Are dragons misunderstood? Can a princess face a dragon and win? Has anyone seen a dragon lately? Meet Sam Dragonetti, a friendly dragon puppet, and discover the answers to all these questions.
When:2-3pmSATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:Southwest Library
Cost:FREE

What: Pierre Herbineaux Performance Pierre "Harmonica Pierre" Herbineaux is the featured performer in the second concert of Musical Bear – Kirk Bear Canyon's summer music series.
Pierre will also be joined by a surprise musical guest.
When:3-4pmSATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:Kirk bear Canyon Library
Cost:FREE

What:BAT DAY at the Zoo Are you batty for bats? You WILL be! Come to the Zoo and celebrate Bat Day with us! Staff from Reid Park Zoo, Tohono Chul Park, and the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum will host bat crafts and games, and share amazing bat facts.
When: on Saturday, August 25 from 8:30-10:30am
Where:Reid Park Zoo
Cost:Free with regular admission
 What:FREE Family Fun Day- Free bowling, pizza, soda and school supplies!  You cannot pre-register but I have been to a similar activity in the past and it was sooo much fun!
When:9am-1pm- Saturday, August 25,2012

Where:Go HERE to see participating Tucson bowling centers

Cost:FREE
 
What:Good day Bookmans Universe! In celebration of National Toilet Paper Day along with TP Wrangler, http://bit.ly/RGDrhf, the Beautiful Diane Davis will be in the house performing great classics and new hits on her guitar! Come in and join the fun as we collect TP for shelters all over America! Live Music, Toilet Paper Creature Crafts and TP Games for all! Check out www.pipelineamerica.org for more info on this awesome organization and all that they do!
When:12-2pm SATURDAY, August 25, 2012
Where:Bookmans Speedway
Cost:12-2pm
SUNDAY, August 26, 2012
What:Celebrate Tucson's Birthday Concert visit websiteCelebrate Tucson 237th birthday with a concert with the Fellowship Square Ukesters! Enjoy an evening of southwestern-style music and entertainment, featuring Tucson favorites, along with free Birthday cake! Concert is free with reservations.
When: 6:30pm SUNDAY, August 26, 2012
Where:Fellowship Square Tucson Dining Room 8111 E. Broadway Blvd.  Tucson AZ  85710
Cost:FREE

What:Science Sunday.Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!Flandrau: The University of Arizona Science Center and their inflatable planetarium.
When:Museum hours:9am-5pm SUNDAY, August 26, 2012
Where:Children's Museum Tucson
Cost:$2

What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showingsSUNDAY, August 26, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde

Cost:FREE- donations accepted

  What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Farmer John’s Birthday Party & Willcox March for Zane. To celebrate Farmer John’s birthday, all of the You-Pick vegetables at Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins will be specially priced at 20% off! In honor & memory of our grandson Zane, who shares Farmer John’s birthday, 100% of today’s Burger Barn lunch proceeds will be donated to March of Dimes. Please come enjoy a delicious burger lunch
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  Lunch served 11 AM – 3 PM at the orchard SUNDAY, August 26, 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 26, 2012
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE
 What:Labyrinth Fifteen-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is so resentful of her baby brother Toby that she hopes he will just disappear. Her dream becomes reality when goblins kidnap the boy--but Sarah unexpectedly finds herself horrified by the loss. So she sets forth to retrieve him, and finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime.
When: 10am SUNDAY, August 26, 2012
Where:Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

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

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 26, 2012
Where:Disney Store

Cost:FREE



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

When:3pm and 6pm  SUNDAY, August 26, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts

What:Mother Goose Unplucked Play
When:1-2pm  SUNDAY, August 26, 2012
Where:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:$5-$8
What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic- This week is Shrek Onion Carriage 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, August 26, 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE

What:Clay Pot Make it Take it  Ages 3 and up
When:1-3pm SUNDAY, August 26, 2012
Where:Micheal's Craft Stores- Check your location

Cost:Supply cost


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