Tucson Happenings Tucson Events Martin Luther King Day Edition

What:MLK Day Freedom Song Sing-a-long! Songs that inspired and were inspired by the young people who made the American Civil Rights Movement. I am so excited for this! No song books or instruments required. You do not have to stay the entire time just stop in and check it out. When:3-5pm Where: Temple EmanuEl 225 N Country Club Cost:FREE
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What:Presidential Inauguration The Loft Cinema has this new big screen and space that I first shared with you for games but now watch the Inauguration there. Celebrate MLK Day by joining together with others in the Tucson community to watch the live simulcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration. "Obamamosas" are available for sale. !When:8am  Where: The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Cost:FREE to watch Obamosas seperate charge
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What:  Metro Restaurants are offering BOGO entrees all day just mention the MLK Day special and let them know you saw it on AZ Families :)  You may also want to make reservations :) When: Restaurant hours Where: Macmahon's Prime Steakhouse, Metropolitan Grill and Old Pueblo Grille Cost: Varies
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What: Color Me Mine $5 studio fee When: All Day Where: Color Me Mine Tucson Park Place Mall Cost: $5 plus items to paint
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What:Tucson Village Farm  Please join us at the Tucson Village Farm to help us celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of our ground-breaking with community service. All ages are welcome! We will be tackling a number of tasks including a large-scale brush clean-up, digging and planting beds, outdoor classroom beautification, small-scale construction and more. We hope to see you there! When:9am-12noon Where: Tucson Village Farm 4210 N Campbell Cost:FREE Please bring a water bottle, sun hat, weather-appropriate clothes (including closed-toed shoes), and long pants are suggested.
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What:Predator and Prey Longtime Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalist BJ Martin brings her marvelous collection of skins and skulls and other things to help visitors learn about the predators and prey of Sabino Canyon, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and the Sonoran Desert.When:11am-1pm Where: Sabino Canyon Ramada near Visitor's Center Cost: FREE but parking fee is $5 per day or $20 annually
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What:Audobon MLK Day of Service The workday is headed by middle school kids who were in the Sunnyside-Audub​on Student Urban Naturalists, based at Lauffer Middle School, and now participate in the Trekking Rattlers monthly hiking club with Tucson Audubon. There will be jobs for kids of all ages as we contribute to eradicating buffelgrass in the Tucson area. Come help and learn more about this plant pest. We will provide water, snacks, gloves and all the necessary tools.When:8am-12noon  Where:Lauffer Middle School 5385 E. Littletown Rd Cost:FREE
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What: Free National Parks Admission DayFor more information go to the National Park Site HERE. Bryce Canyon National Park is a particularly amazing park if you have never been :)  I grew up near there and a flight through the canyon is breathtaking!There are links to Parks that don't charge fees and special programs. When: All Day Where: All National Parks Cost:FREE
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What:Blood Drive/Volunteer Fair The Red Cross is partnering with Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona and nearly a dozen other organizations to give back to the Tucson community on MLK Day of Service! The best way to honor Dr. King is to do what he advocated for and exemplified in his own life: service to others. We will have many volunteer opportunities available on this day from a wide variety of organizations. Info HERE When: Where: Reid Park ramadas 10, 14, 15 22nd St. and COuntry Club Cost:FREE
_________________________________  What: Butterfly Magic at the Gardens...walk through an amazing live exhibit where exotic butterflies fly by and even land on you! See the stages of metamorphosis in front of your eyes! My family has gone many times and LOVE it but be prepared for hot and humid conditions inside the butterfly room :) Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way When: October thru April 30th FROM 9:30am to 4pm daily Cost:Varies with admission Go HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10 
 __________________________________ What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town  When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings  FRIDAY, September 7, 2012Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Cost:FREE- donations accepted 
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What: Mariachi Extravaganza A very popular show in our Family Show & Concert Series, Mariachi Extravaganza features the professional groups Mariachi Sonido de Mexico, Mariachi Cielo De Mexico as well as special guest Mariachi groups and Folklorico Dance groups     When: 7pm  Where:The Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway Cost: $19.95 Kids under 12 $14
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What:Crossing The Line Join the Center for Latin American Studies and The Loft Cinema for a free screening of the recent hard-hitting PBS documentary Crossing The Line and discussion afterward with filmmaker, activist and independent journalist John Carlos Frey about the recent string of Border Patrol migrant killings.  This is probably not for kiddos at all but I thought since it was FREE I would share it :) When:7pm Where: Cost:FREE