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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 07.24.2008
Today
Twilight Thursdays — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Each Thursday night will have different theme with entertainment. Go to www.tucsonbotanical.org for schedule. Open until 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28. $7; discounts available. 326-9686.
"Barefoot in the Park" — Studio Connections, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail. The Da Vinci Players present Neil Simon's comedy. Final weekend: 7:30 p.m. July 24-26; 2 p.m. July 27. $15; discounts available. 731-1559.
"Beach Blanket Bebop, or That's for Surfin'!" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 23. $17.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
"I Do! I Do!" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Musical. Previews are 7:30 p.m. July 24-25. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 24. Post-opening reception following July 26 performance. $16-$19; previews $13. 327-4242.
Art in the Park — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the park's changing art and cultural exhibits. 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 21. Free with admission: $7. 742-6455.
Free Back-to-School Immunization Clinic — Food City, 428 W. Valencia Road. Children immunized will receive free back-to-school supply kit and giveaways. Shot record required; parent or guardian must be present. 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 24. Free. 205-4947.
Home Ownership and Financial Education Classes — Primavera Foundation Training Center, 151 W. 40th St. Programs can help you if you want to be a homeowner, need to increase your credit rating or if you are facing foreclosure. 4-5 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 14. Free. 882-5383.
Grill and Chill — Tucson Jewish Community Center pool, 3800 E. River Road. Play at the Splash Park and choose from hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers and grilled salmon. Bring beach chairs or blankets. Cost of food not included. 4:30-7 p.m. July 24. Admission: $10 per family; free to JCC members. 299-3000.
Digital Film Making and Video Production Workshop — The Art Institute of Tucson, 5099 E. Grant Road. Led by Robert Loomis, an instructor for the digital film degree program at The Art Institute of Tucson. Participants will be able to experience the equipment, shoot and edit a film sequence using Final Cut Pro. Reservations requested. 5:30-8 p.m. July 24. Free. 318-2724.
Beach Boys — Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. All ages. 7 p.m. July 24. $37-$50, available at www.ticketmaster.com. 393-2799.
Tucson Watergardeners — Junior League of Tucson building, 2099 E. River Road. The topic is "Frogs, Fish, and Lizards; Urban Biodiversity in Tucson." 7:30-9 p.m. July 24. Free. 326-5897.
Friday
Creepy Crawlies — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Learn about spiders, scorpions, snakes and lizards. 9-11 a.m. Fridays. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
Mount Lemmon Volunteer Interpretive Hikes — Sunset trailhead near Milepost 23 on Catalina Highway. Four-mile hike. Elevation gain is about 500 feet. Rain gear, extra layer of clothing advisable. Bring lunch. No pets or smoking. 9 a.m. July 25. Free. 749-8700, Ext. 0.
Reptile Ramble — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Learn to identify resident reptiles. 10-11 a.m. Fridays. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
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