What:Christian Youth Theater follows the yellow brick road for
“The Wizard of Oz.”In
their search for the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the
Cowardly Lion meet up with Munchkins, Jitterbugs, Glinda the Good Witch
and the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys. Enjoy your favorite songs
like “Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.”
When:Sunday, May 19 th at 2pm Where: Crowder Hall University of Arizona Music Building Cost:Tickets are just $10 and are available at www.cyttucson.org.
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What: Fast Food in the Desert
Arizona Desert indigenous people of centuries past looked to the
natural world for sustenance, from the mammoths of olden days to the
Three Sisters of corn, beans, and squash of more recent times. What
other foods did indigenous people eat; and what’s an atlatl, anyway?
Wheelchair accessible.
When:2:15pm Where: Saguaro Park West Cost:FREE with admission
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What: Neighborhood Characters Walk: 40 minutes, 100 yards
An
easy morning walk in the Cactus Garden will bring visitors face to
thorns with plants that remind them of people they know, including “Bill
Gates” Wheelchair accessible. When:9:45 Where: Saguaro Park West
Cost:FREe with admission
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What:Desert Dreams Film Screening A fun & informative indoor outing at the Fox Theatre, featuring the Tucson premiere of an award-winning film that honors the Sonoran Desert; with raffle, live animals, demos, music, & more Watch the trailer here: http://bit.ly/ZR9PDP Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/171ruGg When:2pm Where: Fox theatre 17 W. Congress Cost: May be close to sold out Call Fox Theatre: 520.547.3040 Tickets...
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What: Free Admission to International Wildlife Musuem with Food Donation -International
Museum Day is Friday, and to celebrate, The International Wildlife
Museum will be offering free admission in
exchange for a non-perishable food item for the Tucson Community Food
Bank.When:9-5 Where: 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. For more information, call 629-0100. Cost:FREE
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What: Pokemon Meet Up Bring your Nintendo DS and a copy of either Pokemon White, White 2,
Black or Black 2 and challenge other Pokemon Trainers to matches, make
trades or even just talk all things Pokemon! This event is schedule from
2PM-4PM but players are welcome to hang out and play Pokemon in our
store 'til their heart's content! Where: Bookmans Grant
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What: Arizona Smith and the Relic of Doom
- Gaslight farce and fun! When: 6pm and 8:30pm Where: Gaslight Theatre
7010 E. Broadway Cost: $18.50 for adults and only $8.50 12 and under.
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What: The Music Man Jr. Opens this weekend. Don't
miss these amazing kids doing one of the best Musicals ever! When: Saturday
May 18 at 4:00 pm and Sunday May 19 at Noon and 7:00 PM. Where: Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd Cost: Tickets are
$10. Reservations at 327-4242
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What: Stories That Soar Celebrate the Best of 2012-13 Ever wonder what a child's story coming to life
would look like? Well wonder no further because the lovers of
children's books and imagination from Stories That Soar
do just that. All kids have a chance to apply to have their stories
turned from the second to third dimension using props and professional
performers on stage before their very own eyes. When:two performances at 4pm and 6:30pm Where: Temple of Music and Art. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children
under 12 and can be purchased online or at the door.
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What: Hansel and Gretel Ballet Ballet
Tucson II, the exceptional youth company of Ballet Tucson, presents a
charming rendition of the favorite children’s story Hansel & Gretel.
Also on the program is Les Sylphides, a romantic era ballet set to the
familiar music of Chopin, and a new contemporary offering to be
announced. When: 7:30pm Sunday at 2pm Where:Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
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