30 FREE things to do this weekend!
by Tucson Citizen on Jul. 13, 2007, under Uncategorized
Flandrau Science Center offers free viewing through its 16-inch telescope Wednesday through Saturday nights.
Not only are there tons of things to do this weekend, many of Tucson’s activities are FREE!
There is something for everyone from book readings to music, hikes and animal encounters, stargazing and dive-in movies. So now you have no excuse not to enjoy summer. Get up and get out!
FRIDAY
OTHER VOICES WOMEN’S READING SERIES: Rosi Andade, Elena Diaz Bjorkquist, Connie Spittler, Rita Magdeleno, Irma Lopez, Cecilia Oropeza and Delia Suacedo Ramirez will read from their book, “Sowing the Seeds, Una Cosecha de Recuerdos,” a collection of stories, poems and artwork. When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Info: 792-3715, antigonebooks.com
ANNIE MOSES BAND: The band performs its self-described “chamber pop.” When: 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show Where: Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Drive Info: 296-8501 Directions: off Pantano Road between Broadway and 22nd Street
ROUND THE HOUSE: The longtime locals perform traditional Irish music. When: 7:30-10 p.m. Where: Javalinas Coffee and Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road, Suite 160 Info: 663-5282, javalinas.com
WILSON HUR: Classical guitarist Hur will perform. When: 3-3:45 p.m. Where: Freedom Inn, 5660 N. Kolb Road Info: 577-6940
17TH STREET MARKET: Jazz concerts featured weekly. Friday, it’s the Matt Mitchell Trio. When: 4-6:30 p.m. Where: 17th Street Farmers Market, 840 E. 17th St. Info: 624-8821 Ext. 145
CHESS CLUB: This Oro Valley club for adults and serious youth meets weekly. All player levels are welcome. When: 1-5 p.m. Where: Oro Valley Public Library, Study Room, 1305 W. Naranja Drive Info: 229-5300, townoforovalley.com/library
EXPLORING CHRISTIAN THEMES IN “BIG FISH”: A 30-minute discussion will follow a screening of the Tim Burton film. When: 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Bloom Room, 2331 E. Adams St. Info: 327-6857, grace-stpauls.org
MOONLIGHT MOVIES: Family entertainment under the stars, featuring “The NeverEnding Story.” When: 8-10 p.m. Where: El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd. Info: 791-4683
RELIGION IN FILM SERIES: On Friday, “Leap of Faith” will be screened. July 27, “Jesus, You Know . . .” When: 7 p.m. alternate Fridays Where: St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, East Gallery, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Info: 299-6421
SATURDAY
SUMMER OF ENCHANTMENT CULINARY CONCERTS: On alternate Saturdays, a band performs followed by a cooking demonstration and food sampling. In addition, La Encantada will provide complimentary water, minimuffins and juice. Saturday, Amilcar Guevara & Amigos perform, with food from Blanco Tacos & Tequila. When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: La Encantada Center Courtyard, 2905 E. Skyline Drive Info: 299-3556
MARK ARCHAMBAULT COMBO: Performing soul, blues and roots rock weekly. When: 9 p.m. -1 a.m. Where: Alfie’s Pub, 3904 E. 29th St. Info: 747-4568
WANT TO TANGO?: Come and dance at the Armory Park Senior Center. When: 6-11 p.m. Where: 220 S. Fifth Ave. Info: 791-4865
MARY REDHOUSE DANCERS: Mary Redhouse and her Navajo performing arts group offer a variety of dances with live music and narratives. When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: 17th Street Farmers Market, 840 E. 17th St. Info: 624-8821 Ext. 145
LOWE’S WORKSHOP: Kids learn how to make a GMC Truck model. Reservations required. When: 10-11 a.m. Where: all area Lowe’s stores Info: lowes.com
VALLEY OF THE MOON TOUR: Travel the winding paths, magical gardens and secret grottos. When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday and July 21 Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road Info: 323-1331 Directions: north of Prince Road and east of Tucson Boulevard
TRAIN CLUB ON LOCOMOTIVE SATURDAYS: A variety of activities focusing on trains and transportation are presented on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, 414 N. Toole Ave. Info: 623-2223, TucsonHistoricDepot.org
SWIMMING EXCURSION: Take a trip to the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center for swimming. Trip leaves from the Santa Rosa Center. When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: 1080 S. 10th Ave. Info: 791-4589
STORY TIME: This week’s theme is desert animals. When: 11 a.m. Saturdays Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. Info: 742-6402
LEARNING PARTY: Explore pyramids and hunt for treasures with Meg Balaconis. Reservations required. When: 2-3 p.m. Where: Oro Valley Library, Meeting Room, 1305 W. Naranja Drive Info: 229-5300
SUMMER “DIVE-IN” MOVIES: The only thing better than a free movie is a free movie watched from a pool. Family-friendly fare will be screened weekly through Sept. 1. Coming up: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (July 14), “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (July 21), “Nanny McPhee” (July 28). Bill’s Grill and Cascade Lounge offers food and drink for a fee. When: sunset Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive Info: 529-7936
“911 MYSTERIES PART I: THE DEMOLITIONS”: Ninety minutes of demolition evidence and analysis, laced with eyewitness testimonials, about the World Trade Center on 9/11. When: 3-4:45 p.m. Where: Pima County Library-Columbus Branch Library, 4350 E. 22nd St., and Woods Memorial Branch, 3455 N. First Ave. Info: 624-9710, 911truthtucson.org
TZ MOVIE AND POPCORN: Ages 13-18, come to the TeenZone and relax on the comfy loungers for a free movie. To make it complete, popcorn will be provided and beverages are available from the vending machine. When: 2-4 p.m. Where: Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive Info: 229-5300
AGUA CALIENTE PARK: > Desert Toads – Take an hourlong nature walk to seek out these hard-to-find amphibians and explore their habitat and natural history. (9 a.m.) > Park in the Dark – Black lights, nets and night vision scopes will be used to check out the cool creatures of the night. Lasts from 60 to 90 minutes. Bring a small flashlight. (7 p.m.) Where: 12325 E. Roger Road Info: 615-7855
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
THE HOME DEPOT CLINICS: All month: • Installing ceiling fans (10 a.m. Saturdays) • Tiling floors, walls (11 a.m. Saturdays) • Decorative paint techniques (1 p.m. Sundays) Where: all area The Home Depot stores Info: homedepot.com
SUNDAY
TUCSON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Free admission Sunday. Activities include making a wizard’s hat at 2:30 p.m. When: noon-5 p.m. Where: 200 S. Sixth Ave. Info: 792-9985, tucsonchildrensmuseum.org
NO HEAVEN, NO HELL: James Dee, a former professor of classics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will put the concept of the afterlife under a critical microscope. When: 1:30-3:45 p.m. Where: Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 S. Stone Ave. Info: 648-7231 or 326-7276, centerforinquiry.net/saz
“OUT OF SPAIN: JERUSALEM WHICH WAS IN SEPHARAD”: Narrated by fifth president of Israel Yitzhak Navon, the film explores a historical journey of Spain’s Jewish exiles. 18 and older. When: 7 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 5 Where: Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Info: 745-5550, caiaz.org
LECTURE SERIES ON THEATER: This series of provocative and engaging talks is presented by David Greenwood, Esther Almazan and members of The Actor’s Gymnasium. Coffee, tea and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Saturday – The Group Theatre Revisited. Reservations required. When: 6 p.m. Where: Prescott College Tucson Center, 2233 E. Speedway Blvd. Info: 319-9868
ONGOING
OBSERVATORY AFTER DARK: Look to the heavens through the Flandrau Science Center’s 16-inch telescope. An expert is always standing by to help point you toward the most exciting shows in the sky. It operates weather permitting, so call in advance. When: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays year round Where: 1601 E. University Blvd., UA campus Info: 621-STAR, flandrau.org/astronomy/observatory
GUIDED MOUNT LEMMON HIKES: Mount Lemmon Volunteer Interpreters lead weekly hikes. Meet at the trail head of that day’s hike. Friday is Organization Ridge Road (Milepost 19.8) Upcoming trails: • July 20 – Ski Valley (right at Milepost 24.9) • July 27 – Lower Butterfly (Milepost 19.8) • Aug. 3 – Marshall Gulch (Milepost 25.5) • Aug. 10 – Upper Butterfly (Milepost 22.8) • Aug. 17 – Ski Valley • Aug. 24 – Sunset (Milepost 22.9) • Aug. 31 – Sunset. The hike is free, but there’s a $5 parking fee per car. When: 9 a.m. Fridays July-August. Info: 749-8700 Ext. 0, scvntucson.org
COMING UP
MAD SCIENCE DAYS: Children can get slimed, make Mad Science putty and create super science bouncy balls during this science project, featured every two weeks through Sept. 1. When: 10 -11 a.m. July 21 Where: 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Info: 624-8821, www.treasureshidden.com
The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum will present train-focused activities on Saturday.
Desert animals are the story time theme Saturday morning at the Northwest Side Barnes & Noble.
Mary Redhouse will play at the 17th Street Market Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
A swimming excursion to the Edith Ball rec center will help ward off the heat.
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