Today
Chili festival and Peasall Sisters concert — Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Road. Live music, chili tasting and a concert by the Peasall Sisters. A worship service and ice cream social follow. Noon-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Free. 747-1213.
Civic Orchestra of Tucson concert — Leo Rich Theatre, 260 S. Church Ave. "Contrasts in Life," a concert that encompasses the transition from classical to romantic compositions. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 25. Free. 730-3371.
Second annual NeighborFest — Trinity Presbyterian Church parking lot, 400 E. University Blvd. Family-friendly festival with kids activities, music and hot-air balloon rides. 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Free. 623-2579.
Tucson Flute Club fall ensemble recital — Atria Bell Court Gardens, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. Classical music. For more information call Mindi Acosta. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Free. 465-8607.
People are also reading…
Monday
Halloween costume drive for needy kids — Three locations: Creative Costume at 4220 E. Speedway or 4039 N. Oracle Road, and Giving Tree Thrift Shop at 4221 E. 22nd St. Collecting new and gently used costumes. Will be distributed 4-6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Giving Tree homeless feeding lot, 4425 E. 22nd St. Donations: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Oct. 28. Free. 320-5437.
Wednesday
UA alumna and guest saxophone artist Rhonda Taylor — Crowder Hall, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Taylor, professor of music at New Mexico State University, performs in a solo recital. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Free. 621-2998.
Thursday
David Dunn reading — University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. (at Vine). Ecologist, composer and explorer Dunn presents soundscapes that use electro-acoustic resources, voice and nonhuman living systems, as well as traditional instruments. 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Free. 626-3765.
Friday
"Southwest Flair A-Fair" fine art and craft fair — Plaza Palomino, 2990 N. Swan Road. More than 170 artisans. Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Free. 624-2447.
St. John School autumn mariachi festival — St. John the Evangelist Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Entertainment, games, food, costume contest. 5-10 p.m. Oct. 30. Free. 901-1975.
Saturday
El Día de los Muertos dance performed by the Nahui Ollin Aztec Dancers — Old Town Artisans courtyard, 186 N. Meyer Ave. Traditional Aztec dances. Noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Free. 623-5787.
Fall festival — Lakeside Park, 8300 E. Stella Road. Safari-style games, puppet shows, inflatable obstacle course, train rides, candy and food. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Free. 298-1505.
Family Halloween carnival — YMCA, 60 W. Alameda St. Games, snacks, cake walk, costume contest and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31. Free. 623-9211.
Fourth Avenue Spooky Kids Costume Contest — Winset Stage, 316 N. Fourth Ave. Trick or treating along Fourth Avenue, goody bags, scary movies, DJ, MC "Phantom." 5-9 p.m. Oct. 31. Free. 624-5004.
Halloween companion animal event day — Cat Mountain Station, 2740 S. Kinney Road. Doggie costume contest, adoptions of dogs and cats brought from local rescue groups. Treats for the dogs. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31. Free. 578-8795.
— Find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com
