πFor Everyoneπ
Agave Heritage Festival
This expanded festival celebrating the cultural, commercial, and culinary significance of agave on the border region begins this weekend. Events include a Hohokam agave tour, firing the agave roasting pit, El Tambo Fest, Agave Fiesta, art exhibits, garden plantings and tours, dinners, documentary showing and more
Where:Β Various locations, costs and times. ClickΒ hereΒ for more details.
When:Β April 27-May 6
For more informationΒ click here.
Indigo Days
An interactive marketplace by Creative Tribe. Read more about it here.
Where:Β 236 S. Scott Ave.Β
When:Β Friday, April 27, 5-9 p.mΒ ; Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29,Β 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Β
Cost:Β $5 a day, includes programming
More info:Β To buy tickets online (through Wednesday) or find the schedule of events, visitΒ creativetribeworkshop.com/indigo-days
Gaslight Theatre summer camps (Sponsored)
Gaslight Theatre, your kids' favorite local musical theater experience, is hostingΒ camps this summer! Your camper will get: daily musical theatre lessons; rehearsals, theatre games and activities with professional singers and actors from The Gaslight Theatre; a performance on the Gaslight stage; daily lunch from Grandma Tony's Pizza or Little Anthony's Diner; a camp t-shirt; four tickets to the final performance; and a digital copy of the final performance.Β Session themesΒ include: "Fun times at Ridgemont High," Gaslight Glee Camp, "The Good the Bad and the Funny" and more. Click here for more details.Β
Where:Β Two locations β The Gaslight Theatre on the east side and Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley.
When:Β ThreeΒ sessionsΒ β Gaslight Theatre: June 11-23;Β June 25-July 7;Β July 9-14; Gaslight Music Hall:Β May 29-June 9;Β July 2-14;Β July 16-21
Cost:Β $250 for one-week camps or $475 for two-week camps.Β Click hereΒ for more pricing information.
More information and registration details clickΒ here.
Urban Garden Festival
Take several classes and shop for plants to make your garden the best it can be.Β Β
Where:Β Tucson Botanical Gardens,Β 2150 N. Alvernon Way
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free withΒ museumΒ admission
For more informationΒ click here.
12th Annual Autism Walk & Resource Fair
Come join the walk to support theΒ Autism Society of Southern Arizona. If you have a large group and would like to discuss team options, contact Brie at 520-770-1541 or e-mailΒ bseward@as-az.org
Where:Β Kino Sports Complex,Β 2500 E. Ajo Way
When:Β Saturday, April 28
Cost:Β Pre-registration: $19.00 for adults 15 years and older, $5.00 for children ages 14 and under.Β Online pre-registration will be open until April 26th.Β Registration fees increase to $25.00 for adults the day of the event.
Click here for more info and start timesΒ about this event.
Bird and Wildlife Gardening
Learn how native plants can help benefit the vegetable garden by attracting wildlife and beneficial insects.
Where:Β Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Beer Fun Run in Marana
Run back and forth between Button Brew House and Catalina Brewing Company, drinking a 5-ounce beers at each location. Register at Button Brew House starting at 12:30 p.m.
Where:Β Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin, Suite 160
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 1 p.m.
Cost:Β $10 per person. Plus, receive a $1 off on a minimum $5 beer purchase at BBH and $1 off at CBC.
For more information click here.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra at Reid Park Zoo
A special concert performance of βSounds Like a Zoo.β Hear the noises of theΒ animal kingdom,Β meet some animal ambassadors, face painting, crafts, animal sound game and more.Β
Where:Β Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.Β
When:Β Saturday, April 28,Β 5-7 p.m.
Cost: $6.50-$10.50, kiddosΒ under 2 are free.
For more information click here.
Tucson Women's Day Out Expo
This event is for women of all ages. Visit exhibits designed around fashion, beauty, lifestyle or health. Mingle with women that have your common interests.
Where:Β Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites, 5151 E. Grant Rd.Β
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Sixth Annual Nut Run inΒ Sahuarita
This 5K takes runners through the pecan orchards to see the farm and enjoy the breeze under the trees. No dogs allowed on course.
Where:Β Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E Sahuarita Rd.
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 8-11 a.m.
Cost:Β $25-$75, for registration info go to click here.Β
Terrain Race
Get down and dirty and prove how strong you are at the obstacle race.
Where:Β Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd.
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $60
For more information click here.
Finding Neverland
Sprinkle some pixie dust and take your imagination on a trip to Neverland at Centennial Hall.
Where:Β Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
When:Β Sunday, April 29,Β 6:30 p.m.
Cost:Β $24-$55
For more information click here.
March for Babies Tucson
This is a great opportunity to get to kow your fellow moms in the area. This is a fundraiser for March of Dimes dedicated toΒ fight for the health of all moms and babies.
Where:Β Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way
When:Β Sunday, April 29,Β 8 a.m.Β to 3 p.m.
Cost: Click here
For more information click here.
πKidsπ
Children's Day Festival at Children's Museum
Free fourth annual festival event for the whole family. Have fun with entertainment, music, games and more.
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S 6th Ave.
When:Β Saturday, April 28,Β 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost:Β Free
For more informationΒ click here.
Lego Club at the library
Sit back and read a book while your kiddos play with legos at the library.Β
Where:Β Santa Rosa Library,Β 1075 S. 10th Ave.
When:Β Friday, April 27, 3-4 p.m.
Cost:Β Free
For more informationΒ click here.
May Day at The Museum of Miniatures
Take your kiddo for some magical fun making tiny finger puppets, enjoying two story timesΒ and playing with our fairy garden house and dress up carts.Β Fairy, goblin, and elf attire are encouraged.Β
Where:Β The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
When:Β Sunday, April 29, noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: Museum admission
For more information click here.
π―ββοΈBFFπ―ββοΈ
Harry Potter Hogwarts Painting
Paint your own school for wizardry the Hogwarts way.Β
Where:Β Borderlands Brewing Company,Β 119 E Toole Ave.
When:Β Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m.
Cost: $25
For more information click here.
Spring flowers in a wine glass
You can paint poppies, sunflowers, daisies and more. You get two glasses to paint with choicesΒ of either wine glasses, stemless, martini glasses, etc.Β
Where:Β HighWire Lounge, 14 S. Arizona Ave.
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
For more information click here.
Terrariums and Mimosas
Spend your Saturday morning planting while drinking complimentary mimosas.
Where:Β Green Things, 3384 E. River Rd.
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: Cost of supplies $15-$25.
For more information click here.
Paint a storm trooper
Mingle with Star War fans and paint some art. May the force be with you on this night.
Where:Β Borderlands Brewing Company,Β 119 E. Toole Ave.
When:Β Friday, April 27, 6 p.m.
Cost: $30
For more information click here.
Iron birdcage planting
Time to mingle with some friends and try planting a new way. Plant Nite is supplyingΒ vintage birdcages as your planting pot.Β
Where:Β Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar-Tucson, 150 W. Wetmore Rd.
When:Β Sunday, April 29, 5-8 p.m.
Cost:Β $65, but go to the website www.plantnite.com for 40 percent off coupon.
For more information click here.
π₯Moviesπ₯
Free Outdoor Screening: The Hand That Feeds
You will see short films that tell the story of La Doce Barrio Foodways Project. Celebrate the traditions and knowledge of the south side of Tucson.Β
Where:Β Las Milpitas De Cottonwood, 2405 S. Cottonwood Ln.
When:Β Friday, April 27, 6:30-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Tomb Raider at the Film Bar
Watch Jolie race for the treasure and save the world.
Where:Β Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.Β
When:Β Friday, April 27, 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Jumanji NightΒ
Time to judge the best. See both movies and vote on which one is better with fellow Jumanji lovers.Β
Where:Β Casa Video and Casa Film Bar,Β 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.Β
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
ποΈShoppingΒ ποΈ
Vintage pop-up at ShopUp
Tucson's newest pop-up venue on Fourth Avenue is holding a soft opening with vintage vendors Collected Artifacts, Eyes of an Owl, Miss Century Marvels and Vintage Rust & Chip. Check out the giveaways, live music and refreshments.Β
Where: ShopUp, 329 E. Seventh St.
When: Friday, April 27, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend.
For more information click here.
Spring 2018 Bird Mart
It's time for the largest bird expo in southern Arizona. Birds and supplies will be for sale. Aviculturalists will giving advice and don't forget about the raffles.Β
Where:Β Grand Luxe Hotel,Β 1365 W. Grant
When:Β Sunday, April 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost:Β $5, children under 12 free.
For more informationΒ click here.
4th Avenue rummage sale
Fill your home with some neat stuff after your spring cleaning.Β
Where:Β Pop-Cycle Shop, 422 N 4th Ave.
When:Β Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend
For more information click here.
Pre-Motherβs Day mini market
Want to shop for something other than the traditional Mother's Day gift? Here is your opportunity to think outside the box and shop from local artists and crafters.
Where:Β Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., 228 E. 6th St.
When:Β Sunday, April 29,Β noon to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend, but bring some money for shopping and beer.
For more information click here.
ποΈWeekly AdsποΈ
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