Models Tabatha Holan, left, Sophie Relles, 6, Ben Griffith, Michelle Ruffo and Allison Jones pose on the upstairs patio at downtown’s Playground Bar & Lounge to promote the 2015 Mermaid Parade.

Friday, August 12, 2016

Channel your inner Marilyn Monroe

Get the girls together and head to Casa Film Bar for a classy evening that involves Marilyn movies and champagne.

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 wine and champagne will cost you. All night drink specials are available.

Go to a casting call

Valley of the Moon is holding a casting call for their show The Case of Sleepy Hollow. This allows you the chance to unleash the actor that you've suppressed. No experience is required but if you're not ready to make your live show debut, you can volunteer.

When: Friday, August 12 AND Saturday, August 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Rd.

Cost: FREE

Valley of the Moon is holding a casting call for their show The Case of Sleepy Hollow. No experience is required but if you're not ready to ma…

See a free movie

Escape boring like the animals in Madagascar with TWO free showings of the film at Trail Dust Town and The Loft

When: Friday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. AND Saturday, August 13 at 10 a.m.

Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. AND The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

Cost: FREE

Escape boring like the animals in Madagascar with TWO free showings of the film at Trail Dust Town  and The Loft


Saturday, August 13, 2016

Whip out your fins 

Be where the people are ... dressed up as mermaids. This weekend is the annual Return of the Mermaids parade, yes, mermaids in the desert. This Is Tucson writer Angela Pittenger wrote all about it here.

When: Saturday, August 13th, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Where: 4th Avenue and Downtown Tucson

Cost: FREE

The third annual Return of the Mermaids sidewalk parade and arts festival. 


Sunday, August 14, 2016

Start your day with yoga and beer

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 calories because you'll just have finished an hour of yoga. 😌

*This is a 21+ event and space is limited so get there early like 15 minutes early.

When: Sunday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. to  11:30 a.m.

Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, 115 E. Broadway Blvd. 

Cost: $5 for the class, which includes the beer.

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…

Catch Pokemon with other trainers

Head to Trail Dust Town for a chance to catch Pokemon but maybe make a new friend at the same time.

When: Sunday, August 14, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Cost: FREE

Celebrate women in comedy

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hosting "The Estrogen Hour Summer Sizzler," featuring a great lineup of female comics. Laugh it up with friends while supporting a good cause.

When: Sunday, August 14, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Laffs Comedy Caffe, 2900 E Broadway Blvd.

Cost: Reserve seats in advance with a $12 donation or $15 at the door. 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hosting "The Estrogen Hour Summer Sizzler".

Become part of the show

The Screening Room lets the audience become part of the show at their Interactive Comedy Show.

When: Sunday, August 14, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Where: The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.

Cost: $7 and you can buy food there or eat anywhere Downtown before the show.

Have a great weekend! Now get out there!


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