It's been 20 years since the first Harry Potter was released in the UK. And you're probably emotional.
Pottermore even went so far as to posting this tear jerker on Facebook ...
Well, dry your tears because Tucson has some rad Harry Potter events coming up that will remind of how good it was the first time you read the books.
A Very Harry Potter Party at Bookmans
Silly Tassie is Professor Sprout at Bookmans this week. Your kiddo will get to participate in Harry-Potter-themed activities and crafts, get sorted by the sorting hat and get Harry Potter glasses and scar face painted onto their face. It'll be magical.
Find more information here.
When: All the events starts at 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 28 at Bookmans East
• Thursday, June 29 at Bookmans Midtown
• Friday, June 30 at Bookmans Northwest
Where: All three Tucson Bookmans locations: Bookmans East, 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.; Bookmans Midtown, 3330 E. Speedway Blvd.; Bookmans Northwest, 3733 W. Ina Rd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
All three Tucson Bookmans locations: Bookmans East, 6230 E. Speedway Blvd. on Wednesday; Bookmans Midtown, 3330 E. Speedway Blvd. on Thursday;…
Paint Your Patronus
Send a photo of your patronus to tipsypicassos@gmail.com, get it pre-sketched, show up on the day of the event, grab yourself a glass of wine and follow along the directions to paint your own patronus.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, June 30, starts at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Rincon Market, 2513 E. Sixth St.
Cost: $35 per painter. Register and pay here.
Tucson Roller Derby Harry Potter Expo Game
Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin are going head-to-head but not in Quidditch. They're competing to be the best at roller derby in the first-ever Harry Potter Wizard's Cup. Everyone's going to be dressed up, it's encouraged. People are also welcome to sign up to join a team, you can sign up here.
And the best part? You can buy spells that disadvantage the team of your choice. Spells like "Riddikulus" for $5, which makes the skater of your choice wear something funny from the box.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Tucson Indoor Sports Center, 1065 W. Grant Rd.
Cost: Pre-sale tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 11-17 years and free for children under 10 with purchase of adult ticket. Get your pre-sale tickets online. Prices go up to $15 at the door on day of event.
The Harry Potter Charity Ball
You've probably seen this all over your Facebook. The Harry Potter Charity Ball is exactly what it sounds like, a Harry-Potter-themed party/charity event. People can dress up (or not) as their favorite HP character and party with other Tucson muggles. The event benefits four local charities/causes: Tucson Symphony Orchestra's education program, Literacy Connects, Youth on Their Own, and Tucson Fringe Festival. There will be a cash bar, a silent auction and food from Even Stevens.
This is a 21-and-over event. Don't forget your ID!
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Tucson Scottish Rite, 160 S. Scott Ave.
Cost: Hogwarts Student tickets are all that's available. They're $15 each. Get yours before they sell out (again!).
Harry Potter after-parties
The magic doesn't end after the Harry Potter Charity Ball. In fact, immediately following the ball are four "house" parties. Each house gets its own party at downtown bar, a party for Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. Go to your own house's party or dare to attend another's.
All we know of right now is the Ravenclaw party is at HighWire Lounge. Bartenders and attendees will be dressed up, there will be wizardly cocktails and no cover. Get your Ravenclaw friends together for a magical night. We will update when we know more.
Find out more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: HighWire Lounge, 14 S. Arizona Ave.
Cost: No cover but you'll want to bring money for those wizardly cocktails.
