Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events 3/1/13

What: Dance with Games, Strings and Rythyms - A Black History Month Celebration The tale of survivors of voyages accross the Atlantic and their cultural dances and more!  Workshops before each show When: 6:30 and 7:30pm Saturday too! Where: Dunbar Cultural Center 325 W. Second Street Cost: $10 in advance $12 at the door Children 12 and under $5 advanced $7 at the door call 628-7785
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What: Storytime at Agua Caliente Park- Awesome stories with a craft activity and ducks nearby!!! More info. HERE.  I frequent this activity with my children and we think it is bien padre (really cool) When 11am-12noon Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger RoadCost: FREE

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What:Pop In Play Time info HERE  When:9:30-11am  Where: Pump it Up- 3248 North Freeway Industrial Cost: $7
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What:Preschool Storytime Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.When:10:30-11 Where: Himmel Park Library AND Wilmot Library Cost:FREE
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 What:Story Time at Bookmans! Each week we will read a few cool stories while we enjoy some delicious snacks and juice. After the stories, we'll have a fun craft including things like coloring, decorating our own t-shirts, and making book marks! Come join the fun!  Where:Bookmans GrantWhen:10am-11am Cost:FREE 
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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  Where:Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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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 metamorphisis 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 WayWhen: October thru April 30th FROM 9:30am to 4pm daily Cost:Varies with admissionGo HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10
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What Family Farm Fridays Family friendly activities and a movie on the farm! When:2-6pm produce box pick-up, 4-6pm family activities at dusk- movie Where: Tucson Village Farm 4210 N Campbell Cost:FREE
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What:Food Truck Friday We are rounding up local food trucks to bring you culinary pleasures from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 1 at Bookmans Grant. Hosting this friendly get together is the Bookmans Grant parking lot where you can grab a bite and watch a free screen of a silent film. So, grab some cash and stop by to stuff your belly and watch a film from the past. When:6-9pm Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE to check out 
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What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town  When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Cost:Update- charge is a "wooden nickel" which will cost you $2 :)
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What: The Lone Stranger Wearing a mask to protect his identity, The Lone Stranger fights to bring justice to the lawless frontier. Astride his white stallion, Thunder, he strikes terror into the hearts of the gunslingers of the Old West. Join him and his friend Tonka, as they come to the aid of those in need as the Gaslight Theatre Gallops into the sunset with The Lone Stranger!When: Check showtimes HERE  January 10 – March 31, 2012Where: Gaslight Theatre Broadway Blvd. Cost: Varies
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What: Memphis!Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical TURN UP THAT DIAL...From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break Date night! * language and themes may not be appropriate for young children When: 8pm Saturday and Sunday too! where: Tucson music Hall Cost: $29-$69