FRIDAY
"You're killing me, Smalls"
Watch everyone's favorite movie under the stars for free.
When:Β Friday, August 19, activities begin at 6 p.m. and movie begins 7:45-ish
Where:Β Reid Park'sΒ Demeester Outdoor Performance Center
Cost:Β FreeΒ
*Make sure to bring your towels or chairs, cash for the food or your own snacks.
Go for a ride
The Museum of Contemporary Art wants to show you their favorite Tucson murals while riding bikes and then they want you to come back to the museum for a dance party. Bring your kid but make sure they're willing and able to bike for six miles.
The Twilight Bicycle Mural Tour starts at MOCA and will go throughΒ Barrio Viejo, Barrio Santa Rosa, Barrio Santa Rita Park and South Tucson.Β
When: Friday, August 19, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free for MOCA members, free for children under the age of 18 years andΒ $5 for non-members
Go on a bike ride and then have a dance party.
Casa VideoΒ Β
Your golden ticket
Casa Film Bar always has something going on. This weekend there is a Willy Wonka Craft Beer and Candy PairingΒ and, yes, that means they'll be playing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Experience what pairing beer and eating chocolate is like.
When: Friday, August 19, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar,Β 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:Β Get in for free but pay for your beer and food.
SATURDAY
Do something cool with your broken pottery
Take what's broken and make it useable again. Green Things is hosting a Broken Pottery ClassΒ to help you make something out of your broken pottery. Bring your own broken pot or purchase one there.Β
When: Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:Β Green Things,Β 3384 E. River Rd.
Cost: Free
*Let them know you'll be there on their Facebook event page.
Green Things wants you to turn that broken pot into something useable again.
Bakasana and Beer
Who doesn't love a reason to drink during the day?Β Dragoon Brewing Co.'s Bakasana and Beer is your chance to get in a little work out and a little beer.
Other important details:Β
- Bring your ID because this is a 21+ event
- Bring your own mat
- Get their early because space is first-come, first-served
When: Saturday, August 20, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Where: Dragoon Brewing Company,Β 1859 W. Grant Rd.
Cost: $5 (cash only)
Accept the salsa and tequila challenge
This 21-and-over event has almost everything you're looking for: salsa, live entertainment, and tequila.
When:Β Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:Β La Encantada Shopping Center,Β 2905 E. Skyline Drive
Cost:Β Tickets are $55 per person
- Purchase tickets here.
SUNDAY
Learn about caterpillars
Yikes Toys is bringing you entomologist and botanist Michael Wilson to teach you all about moths and caterpillars at their annual Caterpillar Day. You'll even get the chance to touch them.Β
When: Sunday, August 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Yikes Toys,Β 2930 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: Free and open to all
Just in case you missed an opportunity on Saturday
Do the downward dog and then have a beer but this time atΒ Pueblo Vida Brewing Company's Pints & Poses.Β
Other important details:
- Bring your ID because this is a 21+ event
- Bring a mat or use one of theirs
- Get their 15 minutes early for a spot
When: Sunday, August 21, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company,Β 115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: $5
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company is giving you the perfect excuse for beer in the morning. The best part is you won't even feel bad about the calor…
