FRIDAY
Bear Down
Bear Down Fridays will be out of this world with an inflatable 6-foot Earth, an astronaut photo booth and activities. Go to Gentle Ben's and Auld Dubliner for space-themed food and drinks.
Get super pumped for the first home football game of the year.
When: Friday, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Main Gate Square, 814 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free
Color with your friends
Be a kid again with Bookmans Speedway's Adult Coloring Club. Yes, there's a club for coloring and they meet every second Friday of the month.
Eduardo and Corrina Martinez color together during the Bookmans adult coloring club.
When: Friday, Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Bookmans Speedway, 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Calling all Parks & Rec fans!
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! All of your dreams to live in Pawnee, Indiana are finally becoming a reality. The UA wants to take you there with a Parks and Recreation binge event. They will be playing five episodes from the series (check out the episodes here) and bringing you their own Lil' Sebastian named Samson.
When: Friday, Sept. 9, 9 p.m.
Where: University of Arizona Mall
Cost: Free
Watch Rose tell the biggest lie in history
Casa Film Bar wants you to try their beers and watch "Titanic." Either get your friends together for a night of tears or bring a date to share your popcorn.
When: Friday, Sept. 9, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Movie and popcorn is free but you have to pay for beer.
Try not to cry for the millionth time.
It's that time of month again
Gather A Vintage Market is opening its doors this weekend with the theme: "The French Connection." Get in line early for a chance to win a gift certificate or just get there early enough to get all the good stuff before everyone else does.
When: Sept. 8-10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and September 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Gather A Vintage Market, 657 W. St. Mary's Rd.
Cost: Depends on what you buy. They accept cash, credit (not American Express) and debit.
SATURDAY
Go prickly pear harvesting
Your family will learn about prickly pear cactus, will make prickly pear juice, and much more.
When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd.
Cost: Free for members of the Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation and $5 per family for non-members.
- Register online here. Be quick because space is limited.
Learn about your mineral intake
The Food Conspiracy Co-op invites you to learn about mineral deficiencies and the importance of balance at their "Minerals: Not your Grandmother’s Spinach" demonstration.
Food Conspiracy Co-op is letting you build a seven pack of beer or wine for the price of a six-pack.
When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Food Conspiracy Co-op, 412 N. 4th Ave.
Cost: $7
- Registration is required. Register here.
Shop for good cause
If you like buying clothes for almost no money at all, go to Buffalo Exchange for their $1 sale. Seriously, Buffalo Exchange is selling men's and women's clothes for $1 to benefit the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Exchange, 2001 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: This sale is open to everyone but it is cash only.
SUNDAY
Do downward dog for dogs
Head to Sky Bar for an hour yoga session that benefits Tucson's Cause for Canines. There will be dogs available for adoption (don't bring your dog) and fun raffle prizes for people there.
When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. 4th Ave.
Cost: $7
