Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Sunday, February 10, 2013

What: Alonzo King LINES Ballet “Alonzo King is one of the few bona fide visionaries in the ballet world today…,” proclaims the San Francisco Chronicle. His choreography, brought to life by the extraordinary LINES Ballet dancers, is renowned for connecting audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity. Collaborating with noted composers, musicians and visual artists from around the world, King creates works that draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. When:Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 7pm Where:UApresents at Centennial Hall Cost:$25-$50 Tickets are available here: http://ow.ly/hjhse
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What:To Lego Lovers everywhere: The Lego Minifigure Swap Party is this Sunday, February 10th, from 1-2pm!  Bring your unwanted Minifigures and trade them with other kids.  Then enter a raffle to win even MORE Minifigures! Where: Mildred and Dildred Toy Store- La Encantada Shopping Center Skyline and Campbell Cost:FREE
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What: Craft Together, Laugh Together: A Workshop for Families Explore creative story telling by making your own artist books. These hand made books will include accordion, popup and simple book forms using drawing, painting and collage.This is a six-week workshop presented by the Drawing Studio. For ages 9-12 with an adult.When:1-3pm Where: Mission Library Cost:FREE
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What:Pokemon at Bookmans Bring your Nintendo DS and a copy of either Pokemon White, White 2, Black or Black 2 and challenge other Pokemon Trainers to matches, make trades or even just talk all things Pokemon! This event is schedule from 2PM-4PM but players are welcome to hang out and play Pokemon in our store 'til their heart's content! When:2-4pm Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE
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What: Love the Zoo Day- Make a valentine like no other for your favorite animal at the Zoo. Throughout the morning animals will be presented with treats while you learn about the importance of animal enrichment. Work hand-in-hand with staff to make this Valentine’s Day a “love-ly” day for animals and visitors alike. All activities are FREE with regular admission to the Zoo.  No registration is required. When:11am-1pm Where: Reid Park Zoo Cost:FREe with admission
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What:Toy Train Museum Open House. Toy trains of different sizes and shapes will run, whistles blowing and bells ringing, on 16 different tracks. There are also exhibits of old toy trains, railroad memorabilia and a World War II vintage caboose Where:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.When:12:30-4:30 Sunday too! 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: 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:A wooden nickel which = $2 per person
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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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