Tucson Happenings ~ Tucson Family Events Friday, May 17, 2013

What:Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 50 drama and dance students will put on a fun and high energy show.  There is a lot of audience interaction. Looks like fun!  Support local school theatre :)  When: 7pm Where: St. Gregory's 3231 N. Craycroft Road. Cost: $5 for adults FREE for kids and students
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What:Desert Foods Walk and Tastings Take an easy walk through the desert to learn about a variety of food plants and how they were used by native peoples. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. When:8-11am Where: Tucson Mountain Park - Sonoran Arthropod Studies, 7798 W. Gates Pass Rd. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.Cost:FREE
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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:* Warmer weather time 10am-11am Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road Cost: FREE
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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: Friday, May 1^7th at 7pm Saturday and Sunday too!

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: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: Free for All from Fry's Stop in for your free sample of Pepsi® Next™, CHEETOS® Mix-Ups™ (Xtra-Cheezy and Cheezy Salsa) and Doritos® Locos (Nacho Cheese & Crunchy Taco) Flavored Tortilla Chips.When: 5-8pm Where: Fry's - check your location Cost:FREEhttp://www.krogerpepsifritolayfreeforall.com/
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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:Meet the Hohokam Presentation Come meet the early inhabitants of Saguaro National Park in this auditorium presentation.Discover what their life was like here. What did these people use for food, shelter, clothing? Wheelchair accessible When:3pm Where: Saguaro Park East 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: Food Truck Friday Join us in the parking lot at Bookmans Grant for the last Food Truck Friday of the season. We're hosting 12 local food trucks to round up in our parking lot to vend you their tasty treats on Friday, When: May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. We'll also be showing a silent film while you get your grub on.Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE - food costs vary
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What: We’re having an all out retro video game party! Join us for food, music, and fun video game style! There will be a costume contest for best costume, a video game photo op, open gaming and more!When:6-9pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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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.