π« - it's perfect for the family
π - you should probably be 21 years old
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Take your kiddo to a movie after the first day π«
See Secondhand Lions as part of Cinema La Placita's outdoor film series.
When: Thursday, August 4, 7:30 p.m. until the movie is over
Where: The courtyard of the Pima County Courthouse, 115 N. Church Ave.
Cost: $3 per person (includes popcorn)
Casa Video
Friday, August 5, 2016
Party with beer and Pokemon π
Casa Film Bar is hosting a Pokemon Go Party so that you and your friends can find Pokemon and drink rare beer.
When: Friday, August 5, 7:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free admission and popcorn but drinks will cost you
- Check out what they have on tap here
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Touch a stingray π«
Check out Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's brand new stingray exhibit and stay for the museum's Cool Summer Nights event, there will be insane insects.
When: Saturday, August 6, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Cool Summer Nights
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Cost: General Admission (13-64): $20.50, Senior (65+): $18.50, Children (3-12): $8.00, Children under 3 are free, Active or retired military: $16.50, Arizona/Sonora resident (13+): $15.50
- Stingray Touch has its own admission: $3 for non-members and $2 for members. If you want to feed the stingrays, non-members would have to pay $3 and members would pay $2. Check out the specific feeding times here.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Go on an adventure with Carl and Russell π«
The Fox Tucson Theatre is playing Up and kids 12 and under are free!
When: Sunday, August 7, 2 p.m. until the movie is over
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Cost: Kids 12 and under are free, regular priced tickets are $7 and students/seniors/active military are $5
- Buy your tickets here.
Roxanne Camus, right, and Willie McGhee work on their βDate Nightβ painting at Creative Juice. The couple knew each other in college and recently reacquainted through Facebook. They will get married in March on a cruise.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Make a masterpiece with your friends π
Perfect lady date? Probably. You can sip on a glass of wine while you paint at Creative Juice.
When: Monday, August 8, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Creative Juice, 6530 E Tanque Verde #160
Cost: $35 per person
- Reserve a seat here.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Listen to a story and have a little dance party π«
Take your kids to Bookmans on Speedway Blvd. for a story hour that's more than just sitting.
When: August 9, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Bookmans Speedway, 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: FREE
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Take your little critter to see little critters π«
Learn why those little critters in the ground aren't that scary at Reid Park Zoo.
When: Wednesday, August 9, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
Cost: $16 for non-member children, $10 for zoo member children
- Chaperones may attend at no charge.
- Register here.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Get buggy π«
Star reporter Becky Pallack says Twilight Thursdays at the Tucson Botanical Gardens is a great time for bug lovers. Check out what she has to say here.
When: Thursday, August 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $9 (adults) and $5 (children). You can get $5 admission if you show your Pokemon Go app.
Friday, August 12, 2016
Channel your inner Marilyn Monroe π
Another perfect lady date? Casa Film Bar is giving you an evening of Marilyn movies and fancy drinks.
When: Friday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: FREE entry but the champagne will cost you
- If you're not into champagne, check out what's on tap.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Go wild for Pokemon π π«
Reid Park Zoo is hosting its last Pokemon Go Safari Nights. You'll be able to catch Pokemon, meet other players, see the zoo at night and get your face painted.
When: Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
Cost: $9 (adults), $7 (seniors), $5 (kids 2-14). Each zoo member gets $2 off admission
- Get member prices if you come dressed up as your favorite Pokemon character.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Continue the mermaid funπ
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - If you missed the Return of the Mermaid event on Sunday, you can still celebrate with Hues'N'Booze. They will be hosting a second mermaid party at Borderlands Brewing Company with β you know β hues and booze.
When: Sunday, August 14, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $35 per person.
Monday, August 15, 2016
Learn something newπ
Head to Himmel Park Library for a game of mahjong.
When: Monday, August 15, noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave.
Cost: FREE
Grace Hu, 12, of St. Louis reads a book entitled 'The International Encyclopedia of Dogs' to Lucy, a 4-year-old German Shepherd, during Shelter Buddies Reading Program training session on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at the Humane Society of Missouri in St. Louis. The program was launched last year as a way for children to learn about the shelter while enriching the lives of the animals. (Huy Mach/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Make reading fun π«
Nanini Library gives children the chance to read to a therapy dog.
When: Tuesday, August 16, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Nanini Library, 7300 N. Shannon Rd.
Cost: FREE
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Do some stretching with your little one π«
Head to Bookmans Sports for Mommy and Me Yoga. You are welcome to bring your tiny babies so that you can watch them while you stretch but your older kids (up to 6 years old) can do some stretches with you. Make sure to bring your own yoga mat or you can buy one there.
When: Wednesday, August 17, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Bookmans Sports Exchange, 3330 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: FREE
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Join the celebrationπ
Cinema La Placita is playing Streetcar Named Desire with free cupcakes to celebrate Tucson's birthday.
When: Thursday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. until the movie is over
Where: The courtyard of the Pima County Courthouse, 115 N. Church Ave.
Cost: $3 per person (includes popcorn)
Friday, August 19, 2016
"You're killing me, Smalls" π« π
Watch The Sandlot under the stars as part of Cox's Movies in the Park.
When: Friday, August 19, activities begin at 6 p.m. and movie begins 7:45-ish
Where: Reid Park's Demeester Outdoor Performance Center.
Cost: FREE
Things to bring: Towels or chairs, cash for the food or your own snacks
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Accept the salsa and tequila challenge π
This 21-and-over event has almost everything you're looking for: salsa, live entertainment, and tequila.
When: Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: La Encantada Shopping Center, 2905 E. Skyline Drive
Cost: Tickets are $55 per person
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Explore your city π« π
Get your girlfriends together or get your kids off the couch because we compiled a list of places you can take sweet selfies (hint: there are murals involved). Take this chance to show off our unique city on Instagram. Check it out here.
Monday, August 22, 2016
Get bendy π« π
Bookmans Sports also has yoga for everyone. Make sure to bring your own yoga mat or you can buy one there.
When: Monday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Bookmans Sports Exchange, 3330 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: FREE
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Do yoga under the starsπ
Head to Playground for a relaxing evening of stretching and breathing. You and your friends (if you choose to invite any) will get to do yoga with the city lights and the sky as your backdrop.
When: Tuesday, August 23, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Playground Bar and Lounge's rooftop, 278 E. Congress St.
Cost: $6 and bring your own mat
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Experience local talent π
Sky Bar has open mic nights every Wednesday, so if you've got a hidden talent or just want to watch other people's, this is for you.
When: Wednesday, August 24, 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. 4th Ave.
Cost: FREE but the drinks will cost you
Father Kino founded several Southern Arizona missions including this one in Tumacacori near Tubac.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Get out of town π«
TumacΓ‘cori National Historical Park is having a little birthday bash for the National Park Service. Experience TumacΓ‘cori but enjoy some cake (while supplies last).
When: Thursday, August 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: TumacΓ‘cori National Historical Park
Cost: FREE
Friday, August 26, 2016
See a show π«
This is the last weekend of The Gaslight Theatre's The Freedom League. It's the perfect chance to see what's so great about this little theatre.
When: Friday, August 26, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost (not including tax): $18.95 (adults), $16.95 (seniors, students and military), $8.95 (children 12 & under)
Saturday & Sunday, August 27-28, 2016
Enjoy some healthy competition π« π
Xtreme Sports and Fitness lets you go head to head with your kids. There will be a bunch of games to keep you active, raffles and prizes.
When: There are two sessions each day. August 27th (Session 1- 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Session 2- 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.) AND August 28th (Session 1- 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Session 2- 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Where: Xtreme Sports and Fitness, 1861 W. Grant Rd. Suite 100
Cost: 1 E-Ticket ($15), 2 E-Tickets ($27), 3 E-Tickets ($36), 4 E-Tickets ($40), 5 E-Tickets ($45)
Monday, August 29, 2016
Eat tacos all day π« π
We have 100 days of tacos for you to try anytime. Food writer Andi Berlin did it and so can you. Check out the list here.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Show off your Simpsons knowledge π
Casa Film Bar is hosting a Simpsons Trivia Night.
When: Tuesday, August 30, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: FREE
LOFT CINEMA RENEWAL AND EXPANSION β Photo taken Nov. 16, 2003.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Celebrate Tucson's birthday with a very Arizona movie π« π
Go see Tombstone at The Loft Cinema and enjoy some cake (while supplies last).
When: Wednesday, August 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: General admission ($9.50), senior ($6.50), student with ID ($7.75), military with ID ($7.75), child ($6.50)
