Movies
Watch "Matilda" at The Loft forΒ ~free~
First, you do the activities, then you watch the movie. It's all free.
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:15 a.m. to noon
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:Β Event is free to attend.
Romeo & Juliet and wine at Casa Film Bar
Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo & Juliet" and wine? Doesn't get any better than that.Β
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Saturday, Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m.
Where:Β Casa Film Bar,Β 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:Β $5 for the tasting.
Free princess movies at Tucson's Historic Depot
During Second Saturdays, your kid can do some activities and watch a Disney princess movie at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum forΒ free. This weekend's film is "Aladdin".
Find more informationΒ here.
When:Β Saturday, Feb. 11, activities start at 5 p.m. and movie plays at 6 p.m.
Where:Β Southern Arizona Transportation Museum,Β 414 N. Toole Ave.
Cost:Β Event is free to attend.
"When Harry Met Sally" at Fox Tucson Theatre
Date night idea? Nah. Get your best friends together for a night of romance and comedy with one of the best rom-coms of all times, "When Harry Met Sally".Β
Find more information and get ticketsΒ here.
When:Β Saturday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Where:Β Fox Tucson Theatre,Β 17 W. Congress St.
Cost:Β General admission isΒ $7 and $5 for students/seniors/military.
"The Princess Bride" at the drive-in
You want something fun to do this weekend? "As you wish," Tanque Verde Swap Meet says. Go alone or with your friends to see "The Princess Bride" from your car. Snacks, food and refreshments will be available for purchase.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Sunday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:10 p.m.
Where:Β Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde Rd.
Cost:Β $15 per car andΒ $5 per walk in. Either cash or card is acceptable.Β
Shopping
Maybe for Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day ...
Saguaro Market open
It's impossible to leave this shop without buying something. Take your friend or go by yourself to find last-minute gifts.Β
Find more information here.Β
When:Β Thursday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12.
Where: Saguaro Market,Β 657 W. St. Mary's Road
Gather is open, too
Find that special vintage thing for that special someone. This month's theme is "The Queen of Hearts".
Find more information here.Β
When: Thursday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12.
Where: Gather: A Vintage Market,Β 657 W. St. Mary's Road
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show at TCC
Children can learn about pretty rocks while you browse to buy pretty rocks.Β
Find more information here.Β
Charlyne Gachod, center, and Daniel Huot, bottom left, both of France, look at minerals in a case during the first day of the Gem and Mineral Show at the Tucson Convention Center in 2011. Experts from all over the globe will be at this yearβs event, which starts Thursday, Feb. 9.
When: Thursday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Convention Center,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: $12 per person per day or $20 for a two-day pass.
Sock Hop Saturday at Buffalo Exchange
Go to Buffalo Exchange to find a cute Valentine's Day outfit and stay for the 50s-themed fashion, karaoke, snacks, photo booth and more.Β
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:Β Buffalo Exchange,Β 2001 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:Β Event is free to attend.
Blind date with a book at Antigone Books
Be one of the first 100 people to spend $5 or more at Antigone and you can go home with a free book. Here's the catch: you and the Antigone employee don't know which book you'll get, they're covered with brown paper to keep the mystery alive. That's why it's called Blind Date with a Book.
Find more information here.Β
When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.Β
Where: Antigone Books,Β 411 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $5
For the family
I Love Zoo at Reid Park Zoo
Go to the zoo to watch zookeepers give the animals valentine-themed treats and to make a valentine for the animals.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Sunday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Reid Park Zoo,Β 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
Cost: Included in admission. Admission is $10.50 for adults (15-61), $8.50 for seniors (62+), $6.50 for children (2-14) and free for children under 2.
#ThisIsTucson's 2017 School and Camp Fair
You don't want to miss our school and camp fair. Your kiddos can play in the bounce house while you talk to schools.
Find more informationΒ here. Check out the Facebook event pageΒ here.
When:Β Sunday, Feb. 12,Β 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:Β Tucson Jewish Community Center,Β 3800 E. River Rd.
Cost:Β Event is free to attend. Pre-registerΒ hereΒ for a chance to win a Fry's gift card.
Second Sundaze at Tucson Museum of Art
Here's your chance to experience the Tucson Museum of Art. Every second Sunday of the month, the museum is open and free to everyone. There are activities for the family, a mimosa bar and more.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Sunday,Β Feb. 12, noon to 5 p.m.Β
Where: Tucson Museum of Art,Β 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.Β
Tucson Tour de Little Free Library
If you love books and bikes, this event is for you. You'll find Little Free Library spots, get to know different Tucson neighborhoods and bike routes, switch out books and buy some sweets, all while on your bike.
Find more information here.Β
Lindsay Curtis looks for a good read. Her mother, Helen Curtis, is the librarian of the San Clemente book stand.
When: Sunday, Feb. 12, 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Tour starts on the edge of Campbell Avenue and University Boulevard and ends at the YWCA atΒ 525 N. Bonita Ave.Β Check out the full routeΒ here.Β
Cost: Event is free to attend. Bring money for sweets.Β
Tour starts on the edge of Campbell Avenue and University Boulevard and ends at the YWCA atΒ 525 N. Bonita Ave.Β Check out the full routeΒ here.
For grownups
Anti Valentine's Wine Tasting at Maynards
Valentine's Day is dumb but wine isn't. Try some wine and eat some appetizers.
Find more information here.Β
When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Maynards Market & Kitchen,Β 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: $15
Boozy paint party at Illegal Pete's
Hues'N'Booze is here to make singles feel loved with a lot of painting and a little drinking. Grab yourself a margarita from the bar and follow instructions to make the perfect kitten-in-a-wine-glass painting. Don't worry about bringing anything, art supplies are provided, but you might need your ID.
Find more information here.Β
When: Sunday, Feb. 12, noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Illegal Pete's Tucson,Β 876 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $30
Love at the UA Community Garden
Self love, that is. Bring something to sit on, something to eat, and listen to or join in on the conversation about self love.Β
Find more information here.Β
When:Β Sunday, Feb. 12,Β 6-8 p.m.
Where: UA Community Garden,Β 1400 E. Mabel St.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
