Ariel sang that she wanted to be where the people are.
Well the people will be at Fourth Avenue for the annual Return of the Mermaids and probably doing one of the listed things.
In addition to the mermaid invasion, you can look forward to these deals:
• Pionic Pizza at 2643 N. Campbell Ave. #105 is celebrating its three-year anniversary with buy one, get one pizza. Go between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. for pizza and a free gift. Check out the event here.
• Zinburger is still offering $3 kids meals, but it's the last month for the deal. Go when the kids get out of school maybe.
• The college students are coming and weekly ads reflect that. Target has mini fridges ($79) and microwaves ($29) on sale until Aug. 12. Check out the deals here.
• Office Depot and Office Max are still going strong with the back-to-school deals. Get Office Depot/Max-brand folders (limit of 10), composition books (limit of three), erasers (limit of three), and Scholastic glue sticks (limit of three) for a penny until Aug. 12.
It's a weekend full of workouts and cool kids activities. Enjoy.
HANG WITH THE KIDDOS
Free Screening of "Sing" at The Loft
Watch some of the greatest talent come together on Buster Moon's stage. "Sing" is playing for free at The Loft as part of its Loft Jr. series. Get there early for the activities with Mildred & Dildred Toy Store before the movie.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, pre-show activities start at 9:15 a.m. and the movie starts at 10 a.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Art After Dark at the Children's Museum
The Tucson Pops Orchestra will be there playing music while the kiddos draw, do the activities and explore the museum.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Meet creatures at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Cool Summer Nights is still going strong. Spend your Saturday night playing with flashlights, meeting critters, and walking the grounds after hours.
Find more information here.
Jesus Garcia, not shown, shows off a gopher snake to a fascinated crowd at the live animal presentation in the Warden Oasis Theater during Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Cost: General admission for adults (13-64) is $20.50, $18.50 for seniors (65+), $8 for children (3-12) and free for children under 3.
Puppet show at Rillito Park Farmers Market
It's National Farmers Market Week. The Rillito Park Farmers Market is celebrating with live music from Rudy Cortes, free farmers market swag and a children's puppet show from Hansel & Friends.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Aug. 13, the market runs from 8 a.m. to noon with puppet showtimes at 9 and 10 a.m.
Where: Rillito Park Farmers Market, 4502 N. First Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
LEAVE THE KIDDOS AT HOME
Gelato + Wine + Beer + Marilyn Monroe = ❤️
Bella's Gelato Shoppe food truck is pairing gelato with beer and wine, and while you enjoy the pairing, Casa Film Bar is playing Marilyn Monroe movies. It's going to be fabulous.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Aug. 11, 6-11:59 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free to attend. Bring money for the gelato pairing.
Bad Decisions Camp Out at AZ Hops and Vines
Attending this event will be the best decision you make this month. It combines live music, lots of wine and other booze, food from trucks and other local restaurants, s'mores, astronomy AND it's a camp out so you don't have to worry about who's going to drive home.
Find more information here.
When: Starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12 and ends at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13.
Where: Arizona Hops and Vines in Sonoita, 3450 Highway 82
Cost: $25 for the people that are going to drink and $10 for those that won't. Overnight parking passes cost $20, day parking costs $5, and RV parking is sold out. Get your tickets here.
Arizona Hops and Vines in Sonoita at 3450 Highway 82
Bike Art Gallery Night at Catalina Brewing
Okay, you can bring the kiddos to this one but it feels like a cool thing to do with your adult friends. Drink $1 beer to support BICAS and check out rad art by local artists, maybe leave with something too.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin #120
Cost: Event is free to attend.
AND THEN GET SWEATY
Unwind with funky yoga at Tucson Yoga Studio
Sometimes you need to unwind after a long week. That's where Funky Friday Unwind comes in, it's going to be funky. And for a limited time, the class is $5 and there will be cupcakes to celebrate the instructor's birthday. It's time to get funky.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Aug. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Tucson Yoga Studio, 150 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $5
Learn to love yourself at Creative Tribe
This is all about you and caring for yourself. Creative Tribe is collaborating with Jocelyn Valencia from The Bloom Freely Co. and the inspiring and body-positive Jes Baker to empower you with lots of journaling, real talk from Jes and yoga to free yourself.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Creative Tribe Studio, 236 S. Scott Ave.
Cost: $39. Get your tickets here before they sell out.
Be flexible like Mr. Fantastic at The Nerd Gym
The Nerd Gym makes working out nerdy. This weekend's class is all about flexibility and mobility like Mr. Fantastic.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, noon-1 p.m.
Where: The Nerd Gym, 15 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend when you RSVP on the Facebook Event.
Session Yoga's Eastside Grand Opening Party
Session Yoga has another location on the east side (on Speedway Boulevard and Craycroft Road) and they want you to celebrate with them. There will be free yoga, food and drinks.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: Session Yoga East, 1135 N. Jefferson Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
The new location is at 1135 N. Jefferson Ave.
Self Defense Workshop at Floor Polish
Learn how to be more aware of your surroundings and how to defend yourself at Floor Polish's two-hour interactive workshop. Walk out feeling more empowered and confident.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Floor Polish Dance Studio, 215 N. Hoff Ave. #107
Cost: $20
Pints and Poses at Pueblo Vida Brewing
Here's one more fun workout you can do to fill up the weekend. Pints and Poses is the weekly yoga plus beer workout you don't want to miss. You do the yoga first and then get awarded with a pint of your favorite Pueblo Vida beer after the class. Get your friend to tag along and get there early.
Don't forget to bring your own mat, $5 cash and your ID (to prove you're 21+).
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Aug. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, 115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: $5 cash per person.
