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Summer Safari Saturday Nights: Meet Your Zoo Night

Take a trip to the Zoo during the cooler evening temperatures and enjoy the themed festivities. Family and friends will get to experience live music, games, animal encounters, keeper chats, sponsor booths, carousel rides, giraffe feed, face painting, inflatables, artifact stations and glitter tattoos. Remember to bring a blanket for the concert!

Where:ÌýReid Park Zoo,Ìý

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 6-8 p.m.

Cost:Ìý$6.50-$10.50, free for zoo members. Some activities might cost more.ÌýÌý

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Jurassic Park Screening at Palo Verde Park

Stomp! Watch Spielberg'sÌýoriginal Jurassic Park and see where it all started. Food trucks will be on site in case you — or a dino — gets hungry.Ìý

Where:Ìý

When:ÌýFriday, May 24, 7:30-9:45 p.m.

Cost:ÌýFree, bring your own seating.Ìý

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Last weekend to see theÌýÌýbefore October (Sponsored)

Ìýis a fully immersive experience that surrounds you with rare live butterflies, tropical plants and orchids in bloom. Butterfly Magic is located inside the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion greenhouse. With a constantly changing and growing display, andÌýÌýbeing added regularly, Butterfly Magic is never the same experience twice!

When:ÌýOpen every day until May 30.ÌýÌýwill reopen in October.

Where:ÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Botanical Gardens,Ìý

Cost:ÌýIncluded with regular admission.

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Concert at Main Gate Square

Ìýis bringing acoustic style music to the quiet summer campus.ÌýEntry is free and validate parking in Tyndall Avenue Garage after 5 p.m.

Where:ÌýMain Gate Square,Ìý

When:ÌýFriday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.

Cost:ÌýFree, validated parking in Tyndall Garage after 5 p.m.

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Broken Pot Fairy Garden Class

Have some fun and build beautiful bowls filled with succulents and miniatures. Learn how to use your broken pots. The only cost is buying the supplies. Bowls starting at $5, succulents starting at $2.99, and fairy garden miniatures starting at $1.

Where:ÌýGreen Things,Ìý

When:ÌýSaturday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m.ÌýtoÌýnoon

Cost:Ìý$8 and up, depending on supplies you want to use.

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Gift Shop Patio Sale

Here's your chance to buy unique garden tools, pots, and other items fromÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Botanical Gardens. Some items will be available for as little as $1. After,Ìýtake a walk through the shaded pathways to see the gardens in bloom.Ìý

Where:ÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Botanical Gardens,Ìý

When:ÌýFriday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday-Monday, May 25-27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost:Ìý$15 for adults, $8 ages 4-17; members are free.ÌýÌý

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Udall Park Concerts

Enjoy a cool evening under the stars while you listen to music byÌý.ÌýBring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

Where:ÌýUdall Park,Ìý

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 7-9:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Kevin Pakulis and His Band at the Premium OutletsÌý

Listen to the edgy guitar of Kevin Pakulis and his band as they bring youÌýrocking blues anthems to quiet acoustic pieces.

Where:ÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Premium Outlets,

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 5-8 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Quirkus Circus and the Missing Ringmaster

Get ready to laugh, be silly, and show off your talents in this interactive family musical. The ringmaster of this kooky circus has gone missing. Join the audience and help solve the mystery.Ìý

Where:ÌýLive Theatre Workshop,Ìý

When:ÌýÌýSundays, Now to June 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Cost:Ìý$10 adults, $7 for kids.

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Rob Wright at the DeemesterÌýOutdoor Performance Center

Join ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Pops Orchestra and listen to Rob strum his rhythmic banjo with some humor. Remember to bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

Where:ÌýDemeester Outdoor Performance Center,Ìý

When:ÌýSunday, May 26, 7-9:30 p.m.

Cost:ÌýFree

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Volunteer Orientation at TRAK

School is almost out and tweens and teens need to stay busy between pool parties. If your kids like handling feathers and fur, then take them to TRAK for some knowledge, fun and a helping hand. Check out the monthly orientations for this summerÌý.Ìý

Where:ÌýTherapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids,Ìý

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 8-10 a.m.

Cost:ÌýCheckÌý, depending on age of volunteer.Ìý

More informationÌý.ÌýWhen you come to TRAK, you MUST only park along Edith Boulevard. Parking is not permitted anywhere else.

Celebrating A Decade of Divas

, of course. Fur-mamas will love the bracelet sales, giveaways, canine-themed cocktails and live music by The Unday. Plus, raffle prizes for quilt lovers, jewelry junkies, cat ladies, dogs, cooks and date night. Funds raised during this event will benefit theÌý.

Where:ÌýCorbett Brewery,Ìý

When:ÌýSunday, May 26, 4-6 p.m.

Cost:ÌýFree to attend, but bring some money for shopping, bites and tasty drinks.Ìý

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Oro Valley Summer Kick Off

Have some fun and cool down at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. This free event includes swim, pool activities, prizes, field games, food truck and slip 'n slide.

Where:ÌýOro Valley Aquatic Center,Ìý

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost:ÌýFree, bring a towel.

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Make it at the Children's Museum

Children's Place is hosting aÌý "Make it" event every Monday through summer to keep little minds active during the summer break. Enjoy $3 per person admission plus special guests from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This Monday's craft will be a portable planetarium about animals in the sky.Ìý

Where:ÌýChildren's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave.

When:ÌýMonday, May 27, 2019 at 12 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $3 per person

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Summer Art Camp for Tweens

Tweens get creative with a four-day workshop using ink, watercolor, and some collage techniques to create artwork each day. Students will explore different styles of art while learning how to use a variety of supplies.

Where:ÌýJoel D. Valdez Main Library,

When:ÌýTuesday, May 28, 1:15-4:15 p.m.

Cost: Free,Ìýtweens ages 8-12

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BFF/FitnessÌý🤸

The hotel opened in 1970 as the Silverbell Inn. It is named for the McCoy Mountains near the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-California border.

Black Renaissance Night 4: Live Music

Black Renaissance, held Saturday evenings in May at Hotel McCoy, is dedicated to the exploration of arts in the black community. The last Saturday in May is live music night. No cover. All ages. Enjoy art, food, drinks and music byÌýSeanloui, Street Blues Family,ÌýBlack Caesar.

Where: Hotel McCoy, . Street parking available on Fiandaca Boulevard.

When: Saturday, May 25, 8-10 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Rooftop Yoga with YogaOasis at Playground

Do yoga while taking in the one of the best views of the city. Food and drink specials will be available after class.Ìý

Where:ÌýPlayground Bar & Lounge,Ìý

When:ÌýTuesdays during the month of May from 7-8 p.m.

Cost:Ìý$6, bring your mat.Ìý

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90s House Party with Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Tone Loc, Coolio

Ice, ice, baby! It's time to take it "way back" to Casino Del Sol for some 90s jams. Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Tone Loc and Coolio will be there to bring you all your favorites.Ìý

Where:ÌýAVA Amphitheater,Ìý

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 8-11 p.m.

Cost:Ìý$25-$230, get your ticketsÌý.Ìý

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Buns and Belly Class at Chuze Fitness

Take a class that works your core as well as your rear and get ready to sweat. Remember to bring a towel and water.ÌýÌý

Where:ÌýChuze Fitness,

When:ÌýWednesday, May 22, 5 p.m.

Cost: $5 for non-members.Ìý

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Glow Boxing at UFC GymÌý

Put on your gloves and glow sticks for a fun workout in the dark. The open house event will have live music and glo-boxing at 7:30 p.m.Ìý

Where:ÌýUFC GYM North,

When:ÌýWednesday, May 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: FreeÌý

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Wednesday Night Track at Pima Community CollegeÌý

Join the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Track Club for a free workout at the college. Your workout includes a core warm up and an assigned track workout for either walking, jogging, or running followed by a cool down and core workout.Ìý

Where:ÌýPima Community College,

When:ÌýWednesday, May 22, 6:30-8 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Summer Self Defense Class

Ladies prepare to defend yourselves. Free and open to anyone interested in learning self defense.

Where:ÌýOro Valley ATA Martial Arts,

When:ÌýFriday, May 24, 6:10-7:10 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Boot Camp and Booty Shaking at Catalina Beer Company

Enjoy an hour of zumba and a customized boot camp that will keep you sweating and having fun.ÌýParticipants will enjoy Happy Hour pricing on all the beers.

Where:ÌýCatalina Brewing Company, , #120

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. to noon

Cost:Ìý$10 cash for the one hour session.

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Adult Gymnastics Workshop

Learn how to focus on progression skills to enhance fluid movements from one skill to the next. Participants of all abilities will safely learn the proper technique for each basic gymnastics skill and progression.

Where:ÌýKinetic Arts,

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cost:Ìý$15 per session or $50 for the 4-week course.Ìý

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Crooked Yoga

Bring your mat and sweat with a pint of beer.Ìý

Where:ÌýCrooked Tooth Brewing Co.,Ìý

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost:Ìý$5, includes 1 beer.Ìý

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Wine glasses hand-painted by local artisans and volunteers were party favors.

Wine Glass Painting Class at Catalina BrewingÌý

In this 1.5 hour class, you will hand paint a design on a wine glass or pint glass guided by an instructor. All painting supplies and glass are included in the class. Drinks are availableÌýfor purchase during the event.Ìý

Where:ÌýCatalina Brewing Co., , suite, 120

When:ÌýSaturday, May 25, 4-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $30

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Free Stress Free Workshop at The Yoga Connection

Where:ÌýThe Yoga Connection,

When:ÌýSunday, May 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Free, donations accepted benefit . Register .Ìý

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