"Old Testament Showcase" — Palo Verde Baptist Church, 2151 N. Palo Verde Blvd. 6-9 p.m. Nov 10; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 982-7410.

Auditions for Bertolt Brecht's "The Good Woman of Setzuan" — Rogue Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 210 W. Fifth St., No. 3. Bring a two-minute classical monologue and resume. Some roles require singing. Free. 326-7354.

Concerts

Classical

Valaam Choral Ensemble — Rincon/University High School Auditorium, 421 N. Arcadia Blvd. Male singers from the Valaam Monastery in Russia present a program of sacred monastic chants. The Rincon/University High School choirs and the Choir of Holy Resurrection Antiochian Orthodox Church also perform. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Free; donations accepted. 622-2265.

Desert Voices — Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Tucson's gay and lesbian chorus presents "Keep the Home Fires Burning," featuring the music of World War II, in celebration of Veterans Day. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11; 2 p.m. Nov. 12. $18 in advance; $20 at door; discounts available. 791-9662.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks Chamber Orchestra Series — Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. With Stephen Beus, 2006 Max I. Allen Classical Fellow of the American Pianists Association. 8 p.m. Nov. 11; 2 p.m. Nov. 12. $30. 882-8585.

Tucson Philharmonia — Armory Park Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Youth symphony presents an i

nformal short-length performance previewing its upcoming Fall Showcase 2006. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. 623-1500.

Toccata Guitar Duo with Robert Matheson — Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Fort Lowell Road. Classical guitarists and composers Michael Lich and Joseph V. Williams II perform. 7 p.m. Nov. 11. $15; discounts available. 327-2303.

Sruti Music of India — Yoga Oasis, 2631 N. Campbell Ave. "From Bhajans to Bollywood." 8 p.m. Nov. 11. $10; 12 and younger free. 322-6142.

Fall student recitals — Steinway Piano Gallery, 2850 E. Speedway. Students of all ages and levels from the Music & Dance Academy. Nonperishable food items will be collected for the Tucson Community Food Bank. 2-5 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 327-2303.

HarpFusion — Benedictine Monastery, 800 N. Country Club Road. The Benedictine sisters sponsor the harp ensemble directed by Carrol McLaughlin. Wine- and-cheese reception and monastery tour follow. Tickets in advance only. Proceeds benefit ongoing monastery preservation. 2 p.m. Nov. 12. $100. 325-6401.

Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra — St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo del Norte. Orchestra presents works of Samuel Barber and William Walton. Special guest Harold Dixon, University Distinguished Professor in the School of Theatre Arts at the UA and founding artistic director of the Arizona Repertory Theatre, will perform monologues throughout the piece. 3 p.m. Nov. 12. $15; $10 students and seniors. 323-7166.

Joy of Music — Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. Harpist Agnes Hall performs; sponsored by the Tucson Symphony Women's Association. 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 13. Free. 529-9653.

Chinese music — Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center present demonstrations of Chinese instruments and performances by Li Ma and Shelby Yuan. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Free. 292-6900.

Mombasa Party featuring the Royal Drummers of Burundi — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Sounds and traditions of east Kenyan Taraab artists. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. $15-$37. 621-3341.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. The TSO and the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center present "Legends and Heroes," featuring Li Ma. 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17; 2 p.m. Nov. 19. $18-$47. 882-8585.

UA Opera Theatre — Crowder Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Performing Mozart's "Cosi fan tutte," presented in the original Italian with English supertitles. Orchestral accompaniment by the Arizona Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-18; 3 p.m. Nov. 19. $15; discounts available. 621-1162.

Randall Avers — Holsclaw Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Tucson Guitar Society presents the former cultural ambassador for the United States performing on the guitar. 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 17. $20; $15 members and students. 203-8018.

Rock, country

Vallejos — Freedom Inn at Ventana Canyon, 5660 N. Kolb Road. Classic jazz and oldies. 3-4 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 577-6940.

"Music For The Soul" — Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress. An array of Tucson's faith community artists, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, sharing sacred traditions in song, dance, and chants. Directed by Jeffery Jahn. Proceeds benefit Interfaith Community Services. Tickets are not tax-deductible. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9. $20 general; $50 orchestra seats; $150 balcony/loge seating (loveseats for 2). 297-0759.

Shorty Stubbs and Friends — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Hoot at the Hut continues with the Determined Luddites and guests performing Americana and bluegrass music. 21 and over. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. $3. 623-3200.

Le Chat Lunatique — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Jazz. With Pearl Handled Pistol. 21 and over. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $5. 622-8848.

The Fray — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Alternative rock. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 9. SOLD OUT. 621-3341.

Tom Walbanks — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. R&B. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Nov. 9. $4. 745-9175.

Chronicles 8 — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Indie rock. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Nov. 9. $5. 622-3535.

Point Juncture, WA — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Indie. With indie electronica band Velella Velella. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $5, www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Pensive — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Indie rock. With Days Unfold. 21 and over. 10 p.m. Nov. 9. $3. 623-3200.

The Matt Mitchell Trio — The 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th Street. A blend of jazz, world and rock. All ages. 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 1.

Caulfield, Helios, Thousand Watt Ghost — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. $5. 331-1442.

Rachel Sage — Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave. Acoustic singer/songwriter performs with Amber Norgaard and Joshua Butcher. Call 271-7968 for advance tickets. 7-10:30 p.m. Nov. 10. $8 in advance; $10 day of show. 623-6024.

Passing Over — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Rock. With Illusory Veil, Visions of Utopia, Why Die For Me, Grimaced & Doom's Day Disciples. 21 and over. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. $7 at the door. 629-9211.

Stranded Between CD Release Show — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. With Music Video and Class Project. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. $5. 358-4287.

Nancy McCallion and Kevin Schramm — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Tex-Mex-Irish music. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 10. Two-drink minimum. 663-5282.

Beta Sweat CD Release Party — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Funk and metal. With Golden Boots and Al Perry. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 10. $5. 740-1000.

Little MaMa — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. R&B. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Nov. 10. $4. 745-9175.

Emperors of Japan — Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave. Indie rock. With Secret Life of Painters. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 10. $5. 882-0009.

Luca — The Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. Indie rock. 9-11 p.m. Nov. 10. Free. 623-3500.

The Stellas and Mozart's Sister — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Rock, pop. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 10. $3. 623-3200.

Suicide Girls Scooter Rally — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Burlesque. With Tsu shi ma mi re and Rocket. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. 622-8848.

The Crowd — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Rock. With indie bands The Swim and Mostly Bears. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10. $5, www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

The Redhouse Dancers and Tesoro — The 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Native American dance paired with flamenco music.All ages. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 624-8821, Ext 1.

Antlerand — The Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 11. $6. 331-1442.

Leftover Crack, Citizen Fish — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 11. $5. 358-4287.

The Santa Cruz River Band — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Native American, Spanish and Mexican music. Bring your lawn chairs. All ages. 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 11. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Sruti Music of India — Yoga Oasis, 2631 N. Campbell Ave. Program titled "From Bhajans to Bollywood." 8 p.m. Nov. 11. $10; 12 and younger free. 322-6142.

Andrew Collberg — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Americana and alternative country. With Creosote and Will Elliott. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 11. $3. 623-3200.

Salvador Duran and friends — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Rock. All ages. 9 p.m. Nov. 11. $6. 884-0874.

The Rosano Brothers — The Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. Jazz oldies and humor. 9-11 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 623-3500.

The New Drakes CD Release Party — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Rock with Steve Poltz. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 11. $5. 622-8848.

Ghosty — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Indie rock. With Jezebel and Lagoon. 21 and older. 9:45 p.m. Nov. 11. $5; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Jetomi and Ice Age Cobra — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Hard rock. 21 and older. 10 p.m. Nov. 11. $5. 622-3535.

Afternoon of Harmony — barbershop-style music — Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Ave., at South Pantano Road. Four-part barbershop-style vocal harmony with Tucson Sunshine chorus and quartets. 3 p.m. Nov. 12. $8 tickets at the door. 290-8844.

Heather "Lil Mama" Hardy — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Blues. With Ed Delucia and Sabra Faulk. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

The Muses — F.O.P. Lodge, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Traditional celtic music with Tanya Brody and Matthew Gurnsey. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12. $10. 795-2101.

Tara Jane O'Neil — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Indie rock. With Sir Richard Bishop of The Sun City Girls. All ages. 9 p.m. Nov. 12. $7. 884-0874.

Will Elliott — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Rootsy singer/songwriter. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 798-1298.

Trilobite — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Folk, indie rock, experimental. 21 and older. 11 p.m. Nov. 12. $5. 622-3535.

Hotel Cafe Tour — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Folk, rock. Singers from L.A.'s Hotel Cafe perform. With the Cary Brothers, Rachael Yamagata, Joshua Radin, Tristan Prettyman, Sara Bareilles and Jim Bianco. All ages. 6 p.m. Doors open. Nov. 13. $10. 622-8848.

Deftones — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Rock. With Deadsy. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 13. $25. 740-1000.

Black Yodel — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Traditional country. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 13. www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Sugar Farm and Easy Action — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rock and blues. 21 and older. 10 p.m. Nov. 13. $5. 622-3535.

Mr. Boogie Woogie — French Quarter, 3146 E. Grant Road. Recently named "Europe's Best Blues Pianist" by Les Trophees France, Eric-Jan Overbeek, a.k.a. Mr. Boogie Woogie, returns for three performances. 7 p. m. Nov. 14; with Grams & Krieger, 7 p.m. Nov. 22; and with Anna War, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25. $5 cover Nov. 14 and 25; no cover Nov. 22. 318-4767.

Godsmack — Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Alternative rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 14. $20-$40 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 883-1700.

Johnny O. — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Blues, acoustic. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Alison Krauss and Union Station — Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. Country. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 14. $31.50-$43.50 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 791-4266.

Jolie Holland with Sonny Smith — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Neo-traditional folk, folk jazz. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 14. $12. 884-0874.

Slits Reunion Tour — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Punk. With Winelord, Swing Ding Amigos, Blimphusk (Splitters). 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 14. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. 622-8848.

Stefan George — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Songwriter, acoustic. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Free. 798-1298.

Wolf Eyes — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Experimental rock. With Raven Strain, Sick Llama. 21 and older. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15. $6 in advance; $8 at the door. 622-8848.

The Red Elvises — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Rock, pop and comedy. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 15. $15. 623-3200.

+ / -, Hello Stranger and Irving — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Indie pop, rock. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15. $8; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Cory Branan and the Thrift Store Cowboys — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Indie, folk rock. 21 and older. 10 p.m. Nov. 15. $5. 622-3535.

Nancy McCallion and Kevin Schramm — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Tex-Mex-Irish music. 21 and older. 8 p.m. Nov. 16. $3. 623-3200.

Heather Rae & the Moonshine Boys — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Bluegrass and rockabilly. With the Hacienda Brothers. 21 and older. 10 p.m. Nov. 16. $5. 622-3535.

StingRey Vasquez with Tightrope — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band. 21 and over. 10 p.m. Nov. 16. $3. 623-3200.

Princess Superstar — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Hip-hop, new wave, electro. 21 and older. 11 p.m. Nov. 16. $12; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

A.V. Scrivner — The 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Meet and greet the author at a book signing for her new release "Valiant Southwest." 3 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 622-7687.

Les Baxter Factor — 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Contemporary jazz. All ages. 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 14.

Michael P. — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. R&B. 21 and over. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $5. 745-9175.

Knights of the Abyss — The Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. $5. 331-1442.

These Arms are Snakes, Mouth of the Architect, The North Atlantic and Chango Malo — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Punk, alternative and indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. $5. 358-4287.

Ice-9 — F.O.P. Lodge, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Acoustic trio combines country, blues, folk and other styles. . All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $5. 795-2101.

Way Out West — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. The classic music of working cowboys. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Minimum two item purchase required. 663-5282.

Hejira — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. World music from Seattle. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $8. 884-0874.

Sonny Rollins — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. A pioneer in the hard-bop tradition with his own interpretations on tenor saxophone. Tickets available at box office. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $21-$63 with student discounts. 621-3341.

Champagne with Anderson — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Jazz and pop. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $5. 745-9175.

Matt Cordes — The Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. Bluegrass. Guitar and vocals. All ages. 9-11 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 623-3500.

Xtra Ticket — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Grateful Dead tribute band. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 17. $5. 623-3200.

Fireball Ministry — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Rock, metal. With Vains of Jenna and Artimus Pyledriver. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $8; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Molehill Orkestrah — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Mediterranean, Klezmer, with Eastern European influences. With Cadillac Mountain, rootsy bluegrass and Little Blues Band featuring Heather Hardy. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $5. 622-8848.

Road Trip

Novo Mundo — West Social Center, 1111 Via Arco Iris, Green Valley. Traditional music from Brazil and Cuba seasoned with a jazz favor. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9. $11-$15. 625-0288.

Bouncing Souls — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave, Tempe. Punk rock. With Street Dogs, Whole Wheat Bread and Left Alone. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. $14. 1-480-829-0607.J

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave, Tempe. Hard rock. With Eagles of Death Metal and Riverboat Gamblers. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11. $25. 1-480-829-0607.

Eric Church — Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. Third Ave, Scottsdale. Country. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 12. $15-$35 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Jeremy Camp — Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St, Phoenix. Gospel. With Hawk Nelson and Adie. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 12. $17.50-$32.50 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe — Cricket Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave, Phoenix. Hard rock. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. $35-$200 thorugh Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Sepultura — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave, Tempe. Heavy metal. With Sworn Enemy, Diecast, Suicide Silence and Five Finger Death Punch. All ages. 6 p.m. Nov. 16. $16 at the Marquee box office. 1-480-829-0607.

Barbra Streisand — US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St, Phoenix. Pop. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. $75-$500 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

CMT Tour with Trace Adkins — Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St, Phoenix. With Billy Currington and Jason Aldean. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. $32.50 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave, Tempe. Alternative rock. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $20 at the Marquee box office. 1-480-829-0607.

upcoming

War, Nov. 18, Desert Diamond Casino. www.ticketmaster.com

Barenaked Ladies, Dec. 2, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Dierks Bentley, Dec. 7, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Panic at the Disco, Dec. 7, Jobing.com Arena (formerly Glendale Arena), Glendale. www.ticketmaster.com

Justin Timberlake, Jan. 14. Jobing.com Arena (formerly Glendale Arena), Glendale. www.ticketmaster.com

Comedy

"Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Improv comedy group. 8-9 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month. $3. 440-4436.

Dance

The Redhouse Dancers and Tesoro — The 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Native American dancing paired with flamenco music. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 1.

Farmers markets

Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — Santa Cruz River Park, on the west bank of the river between West Speedway and West St. Mary's Road. 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525.

Downtown Thursdays — La Placita Village Plaza, southwest corner of Church Avenue and Broadway. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. 326-7810.

Tubac Farmers Market — Plaza de Anza, take Interstate 19 south to Exit 34, east to Frontage Road, south to Plaza. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. 398-1010.

El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 326-7810.

Farmers Market at the University of Arizona — West end of the UA mall, in front of the Student Union. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. 621-4550.

High Desert Farmers and Artisans Market — Robert Raikes Gallery, 3171 E. Everett St., Catalina. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 358-2358.

Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 9 a.m.-1 Saturdays. 918-9811.

Plaza Palomino Saturday Market — 2970 N. Swan Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 320-6344.

Rincon Valley Farmers Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, four miles east of Saguaro National Park. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.

Oracle's Farmers Market — The Station, 1395 W. American Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 1-520-896-9005.

Civano Artisans and Farmers Market — Civano Nursery, 5301 S. Houghton Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 722-1912.

St. Philip's Plaza Farmers Market — 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.-1 Sundays. 918-9811.

Farmers Market — Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. 622-0525.

Downtown Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts Mercado — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays. 326-7810.

Festivals

Veterans Day services — South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. Local chapters of veterans groups will have services, including laying of wreaths and a candlelighting ceremony. Free refreshments and snacks. 6-7 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 295-8407.

Veterans Day parade — Parade begins at South Fourth Avenue and East 16th Street and ends at South Sixth Avenue and East 17th Street. The reviewing stand will be at Armory Park at 200 S. Sixth Ave. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. 622-8703.

Veterans Day parade in Sierra Vista — From Seventh Street at Fry Boulevard to Veterans Memorial Park. Driving from Tucson, take Interstate 10 east, then Arizona 90 south to Fry Boulevard (Business Arizona 90). 9 a.m. Nov. 10. Free. 1-800-288-3861.

Bear Down Fridays! — On University Boulevard roughly between North Park and North Euclid avenues. Wildcat pep rally, street fair, music and vendors. 4 p.m. Nov. 10. Free. 621-2782.

Chiles & Chocolates Festival — Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Chile and chocolate vendors, cooking demonstrations, Southwestern crafts and gifts, and music. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11-12. $10 gardens admission; discounts available. 1-480-941-1225.

Fall Fiesta of the Arts — Holy Trinity Monastery, two miles south of St. David. Take Interstate 10 east to Exit 303. Follow Arizona 80 to the monastery, between Mileposts 302 and 303. Arts and crafts, music, food, entertainment and a raffle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12. Nov. 11. $2 per carload. 1-520-720-4642.

Seventh annual St. Martin's New Release Festival — Sonoita Vineyards, three miles south of Elgin on Elgin-Canelo Road. Take Interstate 10 east to Exit 281 (Sonoita). Take Arizona 83 south, then Arizona 82 east to Sonoita. Includes a souvenir wine glass, music, door prizes and wine tasting. Food will be available for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11. $10 per adult. 1-520-455-5893.

Junior Scientist Kids' Day — UA Science-Engineering Library, 744 N. Highland Ave. An afternoon for children ages 2-12 learning about science and engineering. Learn how kaleidoscopes work and how to make goo and the physics of light and sound. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 621-6392.

Opening Festivities for "El Nacimiento" — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. "El Nacimiento," on display in La Casa Cordova, is an elaborate version of a traditional Mexican Nativity scene by Maria Luisa Tena. In an intricate arrangement of hundreds of miniature figures, it combines the symbolism of the Spanish Colonial Catholic Church with the simplicity and faith of everyday existence in rural Mexico. Mariachi music, folklórico dancers, food vendors. 1:30-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. The exhibit runs through April 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. $8; discounts available. First Sunday of each month free. 624-2333.

Steam Locomotive Saturdays — Southern Arizona Transportation Museum at the Historic Downtown Depot, 414 N. Toole Ave. Interactive museum exhibits and volunteers on hand to answer questions. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 623-2223.

"Tubac: An Art Experience" — Tubac Village. Take Interstate 19 south to Exit 34. Working artists create original works in open-air studios. Visitors will have a chance to meet the artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11-12. Free. 398-2704.

Coyote Cluster All Breed Dog Show — Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road. More than 2,000 dogs compete in conformation, obedience, rally and agility. Information booths, vendors, samples and clinics. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 17-21. Free. 749-4393.

25th annual Holiday Craft Market — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. More than 120 artists will be offering their creations in jewelry, ceramics, watercolors, metalwork. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17-19. Free. 624-2333.

Night life

Country

Brat's Bar & Grill — 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Live music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 578-0341.

C-Note Lounge — 1302 W. Roger Road. Easy Money, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 888-1331.

Eddie's Cocktails — 8510 E. Broadway. Cathy and the Dust Devils, 8-1 Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays. 290-8750.

Lariat Steakhouse & Saloon — 16666 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. Live music, 8:30-1 Fridays and Saturdays; country dance lessons, 7-9 Wednesdays. No smoking in the restaurant. 825-9907.

Li'l Abner's Steak House — 8500 N. Silverbell Road. Dean Armstrong and the Arizona Dance Hands, 8-10 Fridays and Saturdays; Titan Valley Warheads, 6-10 Sundays. 744-2800.

The Maverick — 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. Jadi Norris Overdrive, 8:30 Thursdays; Robert Moreno Band, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; Bonecreek, 9 Tuesdays. 298-0430.

The Mint Cocktails — 3540 E. Grant Road. Cherry Pickers, 9-11 Sundays and Tuesdays. 881-9169.

River's Edge Lounge — 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Renegade, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 887-9027.

Jazz, world

Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza — 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Live jazz, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. Matt Mitchell, 7 Nov. 11. 232-0101.

Antonio's — 2231 S. Fourth Ave. Live waila music, 8:30-1:30 Fridays-Sundays. 884-8086.

Arizona Inn — 2200 E. Elm St. Live music at the piano bar, 6-10 nightly. Smoke-free. 325-1541.

Auld Dubliner — 800 E. University Blvd. Nancy McCallion's Irish Trio, 9 Nov. 17. 206-0323.

Bo-Jangles Saloon — 5244 S. Nogales Highway. Norteño music with Extremo, 9 Fridays-Sundays. 889-6161.

Bamboo Room — China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Live jazz, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays; traditional Dixieland-jazz jam session featuring Arizona Roadrunners, 6-9 Tuesdays. Smoke-free. 327-6646.

Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea — 1730 E. Speedway. Acoustic open mic and open jam session, 7 Fridays. 795-0338.

Benihana — 6091 N. Oracle Road. Bryan Dean McGregor Trio, 7 Fridays-Tuesdays; Wheels, Mick and Nelly, 7 Wednesdays-Thursdays. 297-5555.

Bluefin Seafood Bistro — 7053 N. Oracle Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Thursdays, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 531-8500.

Branding Iron — 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 293-7300.

Cactus Moon Cafe – 5470 E. Broadway. Live music, 9 Thursdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays. 748-0049.

Cascade Lounge — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. Katy and Doug Martin, 5:30 Mondays-Thursdays; Tom Patterson, 8 Tuesdays-Fridays and 6 Saturdays. 299-2020.

Casa Vallarta — 8963 E. Tanque Verde Road. Bruce Guercio and friends, 7-9 Fridays; acoustic guitar with Henry Soriano, 6-9 Saturdays. 749-1339.

Colors Food & Spirits — 5305 E. Speedway. Sunyatta jazz and blues, 7 Saturdays. 323-1840.

Cuvée — 3352 E. Speedway. Gerry Glombecki, 8 Nov. 17-18. 881-7577.

Delectables — 533 N. Fourth Ave. Gerry Glombecki, 7 Nov. 11. 884-9289.

El Mezón del Cobre — 2960 N. First Ave. Live mariachi music, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 791-0977.

El Molinito Restaurant — 2323 N. Pantano Road. Butterfield Express, 7-9 Saturdays. 885-0055.

El Parador Restaurant and Cantina — 2744 E. Broadway. Salsa and merengue with Rafael Moreno y Descarga, 10-2 Fridays; salsarenge, 10-2 Saturdays. 881-2744.

Famous Sam's — 3010 W. Valencia Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 883-8888.

Fraternal Order of Eagles 180 — 1530 N. Stone Ave. Big-band, easy listening, 1-3 Fridays. Smoke-free. 624-0246.

Fuego Restaurant, Bar & Grill — 6958 E. Tanque Verde Road. Live music, 7 Sundays. 886-1745.

Guadalajara Grill — 1730 E. Prince Road. Latin trio, 6-9 Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays; mariachi, 6-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 323-1022.

Hideout — 3000 S. Mission Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. Mexican and Tex-Mex. 791-0515.

Iguana Cafe — 210 E. Congress St. Live music, 8 Fridays, Saturdays. Salsa, cumbia. 882-5140.

Kingfisher Bar & Grill — 2564 E. Grant Road. Jazz, 9-midnight Mondays and Saturdays.323-7739.

La Fuente — 1749 N. Oracle Road. El Mariachi de la Fuente, 6:30- closing Wednesdays-Sundays and 12:30-2 during Sunday brunch. Smoke-free. 623-8659.

La Parrilla Suiza — 2720 N. Oracle Road. Mariachi music, 7-9 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 624-4300.

La Parrilla Suiza — 4250 W. Ina Road. Mariachi music, 6:30-8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 572-7200.

Last Territory Steakhouse & Music Hall — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Gerry Glombecki, 6 Wednesdays and Thursdays. Smoke-free. 544-5000.

Los Gonzalez Restaurant — 1901 S. Fourth Ave. Cumbia and salsa music with Amaretto, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 620-1020.

McMahon's Prime Steakhouse — 2959 N. Swan Road. Piano music, 7-10 nightly in the piano lounge. Smoke-free. 327-2333.

Michelangelo Ristorante Italiano — 420 W. Magee Road. Music in the piano lounge. Forrest, 7-9 Thursdays. 297-5775.

North — at La Encantada, 2995 E. Skyline Drive. Geoffrey J., 7 Thursdays on the patio. 299-1600.

November Bar and Grill — 4001 N. Romero Road. Live country music, Fridays; live Latin music, Saturdays; live music, Sundays. All shows 8-midnight. 407-9622.

Old Pueblo Grille — 60 N. Alvernon Way. Jazz with Pete Swan, 7-10 Sundays. Smoke-free area. 326-6000.

Post Time Bar & Grill – 2545 S. Craycroft Road. Live music with Super Lobo, 8:30 Wednesdays-Sundays. 748-7253.

Red Sky Cafe — 2900 N. Swan Road, Plaza Palomino. Jim and Nancy, 6 Nov. 11. 326-5454.

Ric's Cafe — 5605 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 577-7272.

Shot in the Dark — 121 E. Broadway. Mark Bockel, 6 Fridays. 882-5544.

Sullivan's Steakhouse — 1785 E. River Road. Live music, 6 nightly. Smoke-free in the restaurant. 299-4275.

Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road. Lookout Bar & Grille. Live music, 8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 297-1151.

Rock, blues

Belushes — 1118 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Saturdays. 903-9039.

Berky's Bar — 5769 E. Speedway. Live music, 9-1 Fridays-Mondays. Wrecking Crew, 9 Nov. 11; Shell Shock, 9 Nov. 17. 296-1981.

Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9 Nov. 10 and Nov. 17. 690-0991.

Che's Lounge — 350 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 10:30-2 Saturdays. 623-2088.

Chicago Bar — 5954 E. Speedway. Live music nightly. Call for showtimes. Jane Crowe, 9 Nov. 10; Wrecking Crew, 9:30 Nov. 17. 748-8169. 

Club Envy — 6211 E. Speedway. Fish Face, 10 Thursdays. 733-1231.

Famous Sam's — 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live classic rock, 9 Fridays. 292-0492.

Famous Sam's — 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. Shell Shock, 9 Nov. 10; Jane Crowe, 9 Nov. 11. 296-1245.

Fenderskirts — 140 S. Kolb Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 722-1214.

French Quarter — 3146 E. Grant Road. Matt Mitchell, Scott Black and Arthur Vint, 8 Nov. 13. 318-4767.

Frog & Firkin — 874 E. University Blvd. Jane Crowe, 8 Nov. 17. 623-7507.

Grumpy's — 4844 E. 22nd St. Doubletake, 8:30 Thursdays-Saturdays; hip-hop, rock, 9 Wednesdays. 790-5155.

Bongos at the Keys — 445 W. Wetmore Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 888-8084.

O'Malley's — 247 N. Fourth Ave. Irish jam session, 7, and Mockingbirds, 10 Thursdays; live music, 9-1 Saturdays. 623-8600.

Old Father Inn — 4080 W. Ina Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. No smoking in the restaurant. 744-1200.

Red Room — 100 E. Congress St. Live music, Fridays-Sundays. Call for showtimes. Smoke-free in restaurant, 6-11. 623-7621.

Third Base Bar — 6255 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 571-8384.

Touchdowns Restaurant and Bar — 6366 E. Broadway. Vinyl Scream '80s-rock cover band, 9:30 Fridays. 514-0780.

Outdoors

Historic walking tours — Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House, 151 S. Granada Ave. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 16. Tours will continue on Thursdays and Saturdays until mid-April. Call for reservations and further information. $10 adults and students; children under 12 free. 622-0956.

Butterflies of the Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn about plants you can grow to attract butterflies to your own yard. More than 35 species of butterflies have been sighted at the gardens. 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays through Feb. 1. Free with TBG admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Sierra Club meeting — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Regular group meeting. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 795-6028.

Exploring Tucson Botanical Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 10-11 a.m. Fridays through Feb. 2. Free with TBG admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Walking Tour of Barrio Viejo — Meet in front of La Pilita, 420 S. Main Ave. Stroll through an area of Hispanic architectural and cultural traditions dating to the late 1800s. 10 a.m.-noon. Nov. 10. $15. 881-1638.

Chef's garden tour — Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. Chef Jamie West and his team will guide participants through the Westward Look's organic garden. Open to all. 10 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 30. Free. 297-0134.

Saturday Natural Wonders: Guided Nature Walk — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Binoculars are available. Program is approximately 60 minutes. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 6. Free. 877-6111.

Wake Up with the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. A naturalist-guided walk designed specially for beginning birders. Binoculars will be available for use. 7:45-9 a.m. Free. 877-6111.

Birds and gardening tour — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. This 45-minute tour explores the plants that will attract birds to your backyard. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 5. Free with TBG admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Desert bird walk — Saguaro National Park East, Rincon Mountain Visitor Center, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. This easy two-hour, one-mile walk will introduce you to some birds. Bring binoculars. Reservations required. 9 a.m. Tuesdays. 733-5153.

Sabino Canyon night walk — Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Meet at the ramada in front of the visitor center. Guided walk will be up the tram road to Mile Marker 2. Bring a flashlight and water. For adults only. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. 749-8700, Ext. 0.

Desert Bird Walk — Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Bring plenty of water. Binoculars available. Program lasts about 60-90 minutes. For adults. 8 a.m. Nov. 16. Free. 877-6111.

Historical tour of the gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn more about the original gardeners, Bernice and Rutger Porter. 10-11 a.m. every third Thursday of the month through Dec. 21. Free with TBG admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Wildlife Rehabilitation in Tucson — Saguaro National Park East, Rincon Mountain Visitor Center, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Staff from the Tucson Wildlife Center will talk about area rehabilitation efforts. Reservations required. 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 733-5153.

Bird walks at Arivaca Cienega — Take Interstate 19 south to Exit 48, then Arivaca Road 23 miles west. The Tucson Audubon Society and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sponsor two- to three-hour bird walks at Arivaca Cienega at 8 a.m. Saturdays through April. Call 1-520-399-2873 for more information.

Singles Walking Group — Meet at Starbucks, 10785 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Group walks in Catalina State Park. Ages 45-60. 3 p.m. Sundays. Free. 579-3603 or 579-8983.

Poetry

An Evening with Olga Broumas — Casa Libre en la Solana, 228 N. Fourth Ave. Enjoy conversation and drinks and hear Broumas speak on poetry, while supporting the Tucson Poetry Festival. With Latin jazz by Mestizo, in the courtyard. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 10. $25, includes admission to the reading on Nov. 11 (see next entry). 620-2045.

Poetry Reading by Olga Broumas and the Will Inman Award winner of the 23rd Annual Statewide Poetry Contest — Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sanctuary, 2331 E. Adams St. Award-winning poet Olga Broumas will read from her work and introduce the Will Inman Award winner of the 23rd Annual Statewide Poetry Contest. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 11. $10; $5 with student ID. 620-2045.

Screenings

"The Ritchie Boys" — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. In remembrance of Kristallnacht, a special showing of the film "The Ritchie Boys" by Christian Bauer. Anshei Israel member Hans Spear will share his experiences as a "Ritchie Boy." Refreshments served. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. Free; donations to the Jewish War Veterans accepted. 290-1490.

International Art Society Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "Komissar" (1967), directed by Aleksandr Askoldov. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Free. 621-3527.

Lesbian Looks presents: "Loving Anabelle" — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. The story of an illicit love affair between a Catholic boarding-school teacher and her female student. The film was directed by Katherine Brooks. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. $8.25; discounts available. 795-0844.

"Writer of O" — The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St. A documentary on the long-hidden author of the world-famous, erotic novel. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11; 3 p.m. Nov. 12. $5. 622-2262.

Late Night Cult Classics: "28 Days Later" — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Director Danny Boyle's sci-fi horror film about a killer virus that is accidentally released from a British research facility. 10 p.m. Nov. 10-11. $5. 795-0844.

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Film topics range from Native American land use to exploring Yosemite National Park to examining our food sources. Rock climber Ron Kauk will present his film, "Return to Balance." Hosted by the Center for Biological Diversity. 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets: $10, available at both Summit Hut locations, 5045 E. Speedway and 605 E. Wetmore Road. 623-5252.

International Art Society Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "Bin-jip" (3-Iron, 2004), directed by Ki-duk Kim. Nov. 17. Free. 621-3527.

Shopping

Valley Crafters show and sale — Community Presbyterian Church, 590 S. Huachuca St., Benson. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 9; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 1-520-586-1908.

Canine Couture trunk show — Muttropolis Tucson at La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 123. Offering the latest fashions, including luxury dog gifts. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 299-6888.

Arts and crafts show and farmers market — Bear Canyon Shopping Center, Tanque Verde Road and Catalina Highway. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10-11; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 751-2303.

Native American fetishes show and sale — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Traditional fetish forms. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10-11. Free. 742-6455.

Arts and crafts festival — Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. American Indian and Southwestern arts, crafts, music, entertainment and food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10-11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 393-2700.

St. Pius Ladies arts and crafts sale — Arizona Hall, St. Pius X Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Baked goods, jams and jellies, white elephant items. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 885-3573.

Unique Boutique — Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Gifts, jewelry and home decorations. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 733-1830.

Arts and crafts and rummage sale — St. John's the Evangelist Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. White elephant sale, home and beauty products, bake sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 207-7622.

Craft sale — Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7570 N. Thornydale Road. Proceeds from the sale go to support mission work. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 744-2665.

Lend-A-Hand yard sale — Mountain Avenue Church of Christ, 2848 N. Mountain Ave. Multi-neighborhood yard sale to benefit Lend-A-Hand, neighbors helping senior neighbors. 8-11 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. 622-1985.

SaddleBrooke annual fall art and craft fair — SaddleBrooke Mountain View Clubhouse, 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 825-8530.

Indian fair — Freedom Inn at Ventana Canyon, 5660 N. Kolb Road. Art and music from Indian tribes and organizations from throughout Arizona. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 577-6940.

Bazaar extravaganza — Hope United Methodist Church, 6740 S. Santa Clara Ave. Crafts, plants and baked goods. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 741-7616.

Swap meet – Armory Senior Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 791-4865.

Chris Bubany's Holiday Marketplace — Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Blown-glass ornaments, rugs, tableware. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 11; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 749-4602.

Holiday arts and crafts fair — Heritage Highlands Clubhouse at Dove Mountain, 4949 Heritage Club Blvd., Marana. Art, holiday decorating, specialty food items, jewelry. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Marana Food Bank. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 579-9574.

Native American artists' showing — Grey Dog Trading Company, 2970 N. Swan Road, Suite 138. Works by Rick Honyouti, Hopi furniture maker; also, Charlene and Frank Reano (Charlene was born in the San Felipe Pueblo and married into the Santo Domingo Pueblo) feature their colorful inlaid jewelry. 3-6 p.m. Nov. 17; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 881-6888.

25th annual Holiday Craft Market — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. More than 120 artists will be offering their creations in jewelry, ceramics, watercolors, metalwork. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17-19. Free. 624-2333.

A Time for Giving — Cheryl's What-Nots and Gourmet Foods, 2530 S. Harrison Road. Arts and crafts. Bring a can of food for the Community Food Bank. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 731-1678.

Annual Holiday A'Fair — The Palms, 225 W. Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista. Crafts, pottery, Christmas decorations. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 17; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 1-520-266-4102.

Social dance

Singles and couples — Chuy's Mesquite Broiler, 6310 E. Tanque Verde Road. Oldies but goodies with Bob Kay. 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. $2. 290-6892.

Social dancing — Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. 2 p.m. Sundays. $2. 791-4865.

Social dances — Singles and Friends, 2447 N. Los Altos Ave. 8 p.m. Saturdays. $6. 623-7875.

Square dancing — Comanche Wells Mobile Home Park, 775 W. Roger Road. 7 p.m. Mondays. $3. 795-4059.

Monday evening line-dancing — Resurrection Lutheran Outreach Center, 11575 N. First Ave. 6:45 p.m. basic beginner steps; 7 p.m. beginner dancing; 7:45 easy intermediate dancing; 8:15 p.m. intermediate dancing. Mondays. $5. 797-7295.

Israeli folk dancing — Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. 7 p.m. beginners; 8:30 p.m. advanced. Tuesdays. $5. 299-3000.

So. Arizona

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — 2021 N. Kinney Road. 883-2702.

Arizona Historical Society — The society's four Tucson museums convey the region's history:

•Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; closed Sundays. $5; discounts available. 628-5774.

•Fort Lowell Museum, 2900 N. Craycroft Road. 885-3832.

•Downtown Museum, 140 N. Stone Ave. 770-1473.

•Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House Museum, Tucson Convention Center complex, 151 S. Granada Ave. 622-0956.

Arizona State Museum — UA campus, East University Boulevard at North Park Avenue. 621-6302.

Biosphere 2 — 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle. www.bio2.com or 838-6200.

Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum Ltd. — 3975 N. Miller Ave. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov 12. Free. 888-2222.

Mission San Xavier del Bac — 1950 W. San Xavier Road. 294-2624.

Old Tucson Studios — 201 S. Kinney Road. 883-0100.

Pima Air & Space Museum — 6000 E. Valencia Road. 574-0462.

Pima County Sports Hall of Fame — 110 S. Church Ave., Suite 4198, in La Placita Village. 296-3788.

Titan Missile Museum — 1580 W. Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita, 25 miles south of Tucson, off Interstate 19. 625-7736.

Theater

"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" — Marroney Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Road. A young window washer climbs the corporate ladder of success. There will be a pre-show discussion at 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 9. Shows: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11, 16-17, 30, Dec. 1-2; 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 19, Dec. 2, 3. $29, $27 for seniors, UA employees and military; $21 for students. 621-1162.

"Butterflies Are Free" — Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. This Tony-winning show is about a young blind man who has finally moved out of his controlling mother's house. 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 17-18, Dec. 1-2; 2 p.m. Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3. $10, $8 students and seniors. 622-6973.

"The Pirate Queen of the Caribbean: The British Empire Strikes Back" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. All Together Theatre, Live Theatre Workshop's Family Series, presents this sequel to "The Pirate Queen of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Bean." 1 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 17. $5-$8; discounts available. 327-4242.

"Caught in the Net" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. This is the sequel to LTW's "Run For Your Wife." 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. $15-$17. 327-4242.

"Fiction" — Beowulf Alley Theatre Company, 11 S. Sixth Ave. The play, by Steven Dietz and directed by Jennifer Bazzell, explores the undisclosed details of a loving marriage revealed when one of the partners develops a life-threatening illness. For ages 12 and over. No show Nov. 23. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 26. $14 Thrifty Thursdays; $17-$18 Fridays-Sundays. 882-0555.

"Let It Be Art! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion" — The Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. A dramatic journey of the man heralded as "the elder statesman of the American theater." 8 p.m. Nov. 10, 11; 2 p.m. Nov. 12 (call to confirm Nov. 11 performance). $25, with discounts available. The Nov. 9 show has been canceled. 882-9721.

"Jitney" — Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott St. Arizona Theatre Company presents this award-winning play by August Wilson. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 11. $26-47. 622-2823.

Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana" — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. The play centers on a defrocked, alcoholic and sexually tormented Episcopal priest. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 19. $6-$10. 206-6986.

"Elegies: Looking Up" — Zuzi's Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. A musical by Tony Award-winning composer William Finn. www.arizona onstage.org. 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 17-18; 2 p.m. Nov. 12, 19; 6 p.m. Nov. 19. $22; $18 students and seniors. 882-6574.

"The Baltimore Waltz" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Et Cetera, Live Theatre Workshop's Late Night Series, presents the story of siblings and the Third Man who search for a cure for a fatal disease. 10:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11. $8-$11. 327-4242.

"The Butler Did It" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. By Walter Marks and Peter Marks. A comedy whodunit. Previews: 3 p.m. Nov. 12 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11 and 17. Regular shows: 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 17. Previews $12; regular shows $17, with discounts available. 326-6800.

"American Album: Volume One (Women on the Verge)" — Artfare/The Muse, 55 N. Sixth Ave. Three award-winning plays about women in crisis. For age 18 and over. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 19. $10. 682-3224.

"HISSY Fits" — St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road. HISSY: Humorous Insightful Short Surreal Yarns. Written by David Ives, Edward Albee, Christopher Durang and George Kauffman. 2 p.m. Nov. 12, 19; 7 p.m. Nov. 16, 18. $5 at the door. 299-9063.

Salute to Broadway and the Silver Screen — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Presented by Kids Unlimited. This show celebrates its 20th anniversary and features more than 100 Kids Unlimited stars. For all ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 11; 3 p.m. Nov. 12. $11; $9 for seniors; $8 for children under 12. 293-1225.

"I Hate Hamlet" — Academy Hall, 6653 East Carondelet Drive. Catalina Players presents the Paul Rudnick comedy. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19. Dinner at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $15 show only; $22.50 show and dinner. 409-8407.

Visual arts

Opening

Exhibits opening today through Nov. 17.

Acadia Ranch Museum — 825 Mount Lemmon Road, Oracle. "The Rossis: 3 Generations of Arizona Artists" features works by Paul, Mark and Tom Rossi, well-known Western artists. Opens with a reception noon-3 p.m. Nov. 12, with the artists discussing their work. Show runs through Dec. 2. Exhibit hours: 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays-Saturdays. Free. 896-9609.

Bear's Path Gallery — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Land Escapes," landscape painting by local and emerging artists. Nov. 11-Jan. 7. Reception is 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Free. 760-1416.

Conrad Wilde Gallery — 210 N. Fourth Ave. "The Turning World," featuring work by Catherine Nash and Jessica Drenk.Through Nov. 28. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. 622-8997.

Dinnerware Contemporary Arts —101 W. Sixth St., in the Historic Steinfeld Warehouse. "Bill Mackey: This Is Nowhere" in the Main Gallery; Thomas A. Rossi in the Project Gallery. Both exhibits continue through Dec. 23. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. 792-4503.

Etherton Gallery Downtown — 135 S. Sixth Ave. "Collected Illumination," drawings by James Hajicek and Carol Panaro-Smith, photographs by Lisa Folino and mixed-media by Andrew Young. Opens with a reception 7-10 p.m. Nov. 11. Through Jan. 6. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 624-7370.

Joseph Gross Gallery — UA campus, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "Bachelors of Fine Arts Senior Exhibition 2006." Nov. 9-Dec. 8. Reception: 5 p.m. Nov. 30. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. 626-4215.

Obsidian Gallery — St. Philip's Plaza, 4320 N. Campbell Ave. "Colorful Holiday Exhibition," featuring works of Karen Gilbert, Thomas Kerrigan, Claire Campbell Park, Sam Stang and John Garrett. Nov. 11-Dec. 30. A reception and holiday party are 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays beginning on Nov. 19. Free. 577-3598.

Platform Gallery — 439 N. Sixth Ave. An exhibition of paintings by Stephanie Shank, Kim Moss and Craig Cull through Nov. 25. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. 882-3886.

Stone Avenue Gallery — First Light Creative Center, 2007 N. Stone Ave. Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild's "39th Annual Juried Show" opens with an awards reception 2-4 p.m. Nov. 12. Show runs through Dec. 23. Noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 624-1288.

The Tang Gallery — 32 Main St., Bisbee. Fifth annual silent auction for Habitat for Humanity, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11. All bids above artist's price will go to Habitat for Humanity. A reception is set for 3-5 p.m. on the day of the auction. 1-520-432-5824.

UA Museum of Art — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "The Faithful Samurai: Kuniyoshi Woodblock Prints," a series depicting tales of sacrifice and revenge in Japanese history. Also, a selection of paintings by Iona Rozeal Brown. . Through Jan. 7. Artist's Lecture: "Iona Rozeal Brown," 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Center for Creative Photography Auditorium, 1030 N. Olive Road. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free. 621-7567.

Last look

Exhibits closing today through Nov. 17

Galeria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. "Día de los Muertos," an exhibition with paintings and crafts by Alicia Gallardo, Mario Romero and Agathe Aladin. Through Nov. 16. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays (closed 2-3 p.m. for lunch); 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 319-1262.

Grogan Gallery — 5425 N. Kolb Road. "Progression," a five-artist show, closes Nov. 11. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; noon-8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1-7 p.m. Sundays. Free. 577-8787.

La Pilita Museum — 420 S. Main Ave. "Día de los Muertos Exhibit," a look at the celebration by fourth-graders from Carrillo Intermediate School. Through Nov. 9. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Free. 882-7454.

Lionel Rombach Gallery — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "Exhibit Two," works by graduate students. Through Nov. 10. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. 626-4215.

Sanders Galleries — 6420 N. Campbell Ave. Exhibition by various artists continues through Nov. 13. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Free. 299-1763.

Shot in the Dark Cafe — 121 E. Broadway. "Visions From the Broog," mixed-media photographs by John Paul Marchand, through Nov. 9. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays. 882-5544.

Stone Avenue Gallery — First Light Creative Center, 2007 N. Stone Ave. "Art of Line and Motion" showcases the works of Deanna Thibault, Wayne Sumstine, Jay Kyle Petersen and Bill Deavers through Nov. 9. Noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 1-520-432-5824.

Tang Gallery — 32 Main St., Bisbee. Rich Henke's slide show and photographs of "Bhutan, Burma and Beyond" Through Nov. 9. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Free. 1-520-432-5824.

Union Gallery — Third Floor, Student Union Memorial Center on the UA campus. "A Part of This World," featuring the photos of Don Bartletti, through Nov. 11. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Free. 626-4215.

Et cetera

Art talk — Tucson Museum of Art, Education Building auditorium, 140 N. Main Ave. Joan Jacobson will discuss "Saga of Navajo Weaving" Nov. 9. On Nov. 16, Beverly David will talk about "Renoir: The Romantic Impressionist." Both talks at 1:30 p.m. Free. 624-2333.

Meet the Artist: Mark Klett — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., in main lobby. 6 p.m. Nov. 15. Klett is known for his photographs of the American West. Reservations appreciated. $10; $5 for members. 624-2333, Ext. 109.

Open studio tour — In Downtown and surrounding areas. Tour program, with maps online at www.tucsonpimaartscouncil.org. Printed programs available at various locations and at artists' studios during the tour. Call for a location near you. 624-0595, Ext. 10.

Holiday art — Saguaro Artisans, 410 E. Toole Ave. Through Jan. 31. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Free. 792-3466.

"Can You Take the Heat?" — Philabaum Glass Studio Downtown Showroom, 711 S. Sixth Ave. Watch glass blowers at work. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Free. 884-7404.

Museums

Center for Creative Photography — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free. 621-7968.

Ironwood Gallery at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — 2021 N. Kinney Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m daily. 883.3024.

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block — 140 N. Main Ave., Downtown. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. $8; discounts available. First Sunday of each month free. 624-2333.

UA Museum of Art — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free. 621-7567.