We're getting ready to go into the weekend like...
But before you start prancing off into the sunset, here are some things happening around 蜜柚直播 to keep you and everyone in your life happy and entertained.听
Fun for everyone
14th Annual Chile Fest at Heirloom Farmers Markets
Desmond Rowley with Red's Roasters fires up some green chiles at the Sunday Heirloom Farmers Market at Rillito Park.听
Select Heirloom Farmer Markets locations are firing up the roasting drum this weekend for Chile Fest.
In addition to the fresh produce and other goodies you'll find at a farmers market, vendors will also have chile-themed food including roasted green chiles, salsa and tamales.
Music and activities varies by day and location. Find more information .
When: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 15-17, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Friday: Trail Dust Town, , Saturday: Steam Pump Ranch, , Sunday: Rillito Park Farmers Market, .
Cost: Event is free to attend.
El R铆o Neighborhood Center's 45th Anniversary!
People on the El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center float wave to the crowd at the 蜜柚直播 Rodeo Parade on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, in 蜜柚直播, Ariz. Mike Christy / 蜜柚直播
Enjoy 45th anniversary with food, music, performances and fun. There will also be a historic gallery, jumping castles and face painting.
Find more information .
When: Friday, Sept. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: El Rio Neighborhood Center,
Cost: Event is free to attend
Mexican Independence Concert at the Fox Theater
A young contestant for the title of Nuestra Belleza Fiesta Patrias, or the new festival beauty, parades the Mexican flag across the stage during the 2013 Fiestas Patrias celebration of Mexican Independence Day on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at the Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre at Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, in 蜜柚直播, Ariz.听
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day a day early with a free concert hosted by the the听听and the听.
Seating is first come, first served.
Find more information .
When: Friday, Sept. 15, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Fox Theater 蜜柚直播,听
Cost: Event is free to attend
El Tour Loop the Loop
Kick off the听听season with a free cycling event around The Loop, a shared-use path that connects the Rillito River Park, Santa Cruz River Park and the Pantano River Park among other spots.听
Find more information听.听
奥丑别苍:听Saturday, Sept. 16, 6:30-10:30 a.m.
奥丑别谤别:听
颁辞蝉迟:听Event is free to attend
Roasted Chile Festival
Tatiana Scott picks out freshly roasted green chiles .听
If you can't get enough green chile, the also is hosting their yearly roasted chile festival this weekend 鈥 so you might as well stop by and take a whiff of that sweet smoky air.
Find more information .听
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market,听
Cost: Event is free to attend
Monster Madness at 蜜柚直播 Speedway
Driver Rod Wood, a 蜜柚直播 native, powers the McGruff monster truck over a jump during the speed and skill time trial at Monster Jam.
SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY! *explosion sound*
Watch monster trucks run over things and race each other in a Monster Madness Throwdown.
The lineup includes, Monster Patrol, Tuff E Neff and EL Perro Loco.
Find more information .
When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 5-10 p.m.
Where: 蜜柚直播 Speedway,
Cost: Adults, $17, kids, $12, senior or military, $15, family pack ( two adults and two kids), $42. Buy tickets in advance .
Shakespeare in the Park
Carol Edwards looks off stage in her role as the Princess of France dress rehearsal for the El Rio Theatre Project's Love's Labour Lost. Kelly Presnell / 蜜柚直播
The El Rio Theatre Project kicks off their Shakespeare in the Park performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Bring a blanket and a picnic so you can eat and watch the show under the stars.
Find more information .听
When: Performances run from Sept. 16 to Oct. 1
Where: Himmel Park, 听
颁辞蝉迟:听Free but a suggested donation of $5
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For the kiddos
Disney's The Little Mermaid at Centennial Hall
Swish your fins over to the UA campus听to be where the people are听for theater performances of The Little Mermaid presented by听.
Find more information .
When: Sept. 13-17
Where: Centennial Hall,
Cost: Price varies, check for tickets.听
听Be part of her world.听
Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine
In need of a date night? Drop off the kids at the for a night of pizza, painting and snacks.
Finally, you and your bae can enjoy a dinner at the in peace.
Kids must be six or older to sign up.
Find more information
When: Friday, Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Color Me Mine 蜜柚直播 Mall,
Cost: $30 per person, register at least 24 hours in advance .
蜜柚直播 Symphony Orchestra Just for Kids Concert
蜜柚直播 Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 Just For Kids series features musicians who often dress up, as the TSO String Quartet did for this Just for Kids concert last season.
Can we get a drum roll?! The 's Percussion Quartet is performing a family-friendly concert where kids get to learn about the history and geography of some of our favorite musical instruments.
Find more information .
When: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2-3 p.m.
Where: 蜜柚直播 Jewish Community Center,
Cost: Event is free to attend
Movies
Free Movie in Marana - Beauty and the Beast
Dan Stevens as The Beast and Emma Watson as Belle find love in the latest version of 鈥淏eauty and the Beast.鈥
It's a tale as old as time 馃挅
Watch the latest Beauty and the Beast film with a free outdoor screening. It's part of听.
Find more information .
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6:45 p.m.听
Where:听San Lucas Community Park,听
Cost: Event is free to attend听
The Grease Sing-A-Long
Say goodbye to summer by singing to your favorite songs from Grease while you watch the movie.
There will be a Rockin' Rydell Costume Contest, so be sure to come in your best 50s duds...stud.听
Find more information .
When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema,
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 Loft Members and kids 12 and under
Shattered Glass - Journalism on Screen
Hayden Christensen stars as Stephen Glass in "Shattered Glass."
The is presenting the film 鈥 a true story about notorious journalist Stephen Glass.
The movie is followed by an onstage discussion with听 editor Jill Jorden Spitz (go just to meet her afterward, she's our fave).听
Find more information .
When: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2-4 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema,
Cost: $8 general admission, $6 Loft members and students
Just for fun
Wooden Tooth Vinyl Night
Patrons enjoy the beer garden at 蜜柚直播 Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., in the Metal Arts Village in midtown 蜜柚直播, Ariz. on Feb. 1, 2017. Mike Christy / 蜜柚直播
The gang from is taking over the turntables at . Hang out and enjoy some eats from the food truck.
Find more information .
When: Friday, Sept. 17, 6-10 p.m.
Where: 蜜柚直播 Hop Shop,
Cost: Event is free to attend. Pay for the booze and food.
Sunrise yoga at Las Milpitas
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Start the weekend off right with a free early-morning yoga class at .
The class is taught by a certified yoga instructor and is suitable for all levels. Bring your own mat if you got it!
Find more information .
When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 7-8 a.m.
Where: Las Milpitas,
Cost: Event is free to attend. Register .
蜜柚直播 10K
Runners make heir way back during the 5k run/walk.听Saguaro is the second race in the 2016 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown (including June's TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk and October's TMC Get Moving 蜜柚直播 Half-Marathon and 5k).
Put on those athletic shoes and head out for a nice 5K or 10K run/walk along the 蜜柚直播 Mountains.
This event is for all skill levels and ages 鈥 it even has a mini run for the kiddos.听
The run is also the second leg of the .
Find more information .
When: Sunday, Sept. 17, registration is at 6 a.m. and the race starts at 7 a.m.
Where: Pima Community College-West Campus,
Cost: $35 before Sept. 17, $40 day of race
Find Your Photographic Style Workshop
Learn how to take great photos that are true to you at this Creative Tribe's workshop.
Just bring your camera and get ready to snap away! They'll have a photography expert there ready to show you the ropes.
Find more information .
When: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Creative Tribe,
Cost: $39