Tucson Happenings, Tucson Family Events Friday, May 10, 2013

Christian Youth Theater follows the yellow brick road for 
“The Wizard of Oz.”

In their search for the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion meet up with Munchkins, Jitterbugs, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys. Enjoy your favorite songs like “Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.”

When: May 10^th – 19th

Friday, May 10^th at 7pm

Where: Crowder Hall University of Arizona Music Building

Cost:Tickets are just $10 and are available at www.cyttucson.org.
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What: Million Dollar Quartet Are you a huge Elvis fan? Do you like rockabilly and Carl Perkins? Maybe you don't know much about early rock n' roll and Sun Records. No matter which is true for you, you want to see this high energy show.Million Dollar Quartet tells the story (mainly through music) about how four Sun artists started out and then met up for a historic night of hot rock n' roll.When: 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Where: TCC Music Hall Cost: $20 +Purchase your tickets HERE 
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What: Kindermusik Our Time: 18 mo-3 yrs-- Free demo classes Singing, dancing, playing instruments, fingerplays, and creative movement with scarves, hoops and balls are create a fun and stimulating musical adventure in Kindermusik Our Time classes.  Our Musical Steps Academy has been awarded the Maestro award as one of the top 5% of programs world-wide. Come find out why! Five week summer sessions called "Zoo Train" will run from May-July. When: 10:15am Where: Tanque Verde Lutheran Cost:FREE
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What:Kindermusik Village: 0-18 months --Free demo classes: 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!Our  Musical Steps Academy has been awarded the Maestro title as one of the top 5% of programs world-wide. Come find out why!When:11:30am Where:  Cost:FREE
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What: Tucson Padres Poster Giveaway and Teacher Appreciation Night- Be one of the first 2,000 in the door and you will receive your choice of a free Daniel Robertson poster or a pair of Padres Thundersticks. PLUS 2 free box seats for teachers with school ID. Call 434-1367 for more info. When" Game at 7:05pm Where: Kino Stadium Cost:$7-$15FREE for teachers
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What:The Plants Tell All Hike: Up to 1½ hours and 1½ miles No lip-syncing here. The real deal, straight from the plants, as told by a biologist and naturalist. Find out what lichens like, why buckwheats turn red, where bagworms hang out, and what makes the saguaro happy. Questions are welcome on this informal tour to explore what is out there. When:10:45am Where: Saguaro National Park West Cost:FREE with admission
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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: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:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455When:10am-11am Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo Cost: Free with admission
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What: Lizards: Lizards are Hot, Lizards are CoolTalk: 30 minutes Frequently overlooked, discover how these small denizens of the desert become a critical component of our desert community. Wheelchair accessible. When:2:15pm Where: Saguaro National Park West Cost:Free with admission
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What:  Would you like to go to the Desert Botanical Gardens(PHX) for FREE? Tohono Chul (TUC)? Just go HERE to print out your own passes for Friday, May 10, 2013. You need to make copies for as many people that are in your party- each pass is good for 2 people When: ALL DAY Where: Tohono Chul and Desert Botanical gardens Cost:FREE

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What: A Night with the Stars - Tucson Amateur Astronomy Associationvolunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Bring your flashlight and lawn chair. Reservations call 615-7855 When: 7:30-9:30pm Where: Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area 1548 S Kinney Rd.Cost:FREE
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What: Jake's Women - Support local high school theatre with a story about a writer and all of the women in his life When: 7:30pm Where: Catalina Foothills Theatre Cost: $5  
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What: Arizona Smith and the Relic of Doom - Gaslight farce and fun!  When: 6pm and 8:30pm Where: Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway Cost: $18.50 for adults and only $8.50 12 and under.