What to do

Classical

"Legends and Heroes" — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center present guzheng virtuoso Li Ma performing with the orchestra under the direction of George Hanson. 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. $18-$47. 882-8585.

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

Randall Avers — Holsclaw Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. The Tucson Guitar Society presents the former U.S. cultural ambassador, performing on the guitar. 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 17. $20; $15 members and students. Masterclass performance with Avers at 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at UA Highland Commons, Disability Resource Center, Room B116, 1224 E. Lowell St. $5. 203-8018.

Holiday Magic Concert — St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 7650 N. Paseo del Norte. The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council presents the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and the St. Andrew's Desert Doves Choir performing, with artwork of local children being shown. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18. $20 and $24; $40 family. 797-3959.

Battlefield Band from Scotland — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Scottish music with bagpipes, fiddle, guitar, flutes, bodhran and accordion. Tickets at Antigone Books, CD City, Enchanted Earthworks and online at www.rhythmandroots.org. 8 p.m. Nov. 18. $22 in advance; $25 at the door. 297-9133.

William Wolfe Award Recital — Holsclaw Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Featuring four undergraduate guitar students competing for cash prizes. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Free. 621-2998.

HarpFusion — Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road. Harp ensemble performs music from around the world. 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Free; donations accepted. 297-1181.

Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra — DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Performing the works of Barber, Welcher and Walton. Special guest Harold Dixon, a distinguished professor at the UA and founding artistic director of Arizona Repertory Theatre, will perform monologues throughout the piece. 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $15. 323-7166.

Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Award-winning symphonic ensemble of 110 musicians ages 13 to 18 presents its Fall Showcase 2006, titled "Heroes and Rascals," a mix of orchestral favorites. 7 p.m. Nov. 19. $19; discounts available. 623-1500.

TowneSinger Chorus — Barnes & Noble, 5130 E. Broadway. Performance by the chorus, a division of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus. 5 p.m. Nov. 20. Free. 512-1166.

University of Arizona Wind Ensemble — Crowder Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. The ensemble presents classic and modern works for wind band featuring faculty-member pianist Tannis Gibson. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Free. 621-2998.

Rock, country

Nancy McCallion and Kevin Schramm — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Singer/songwriter McCallion and multi-instrumentalist Schramm perform Tex-Mex-Irish music. 21 and over. 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 over. 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.

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

PH8 — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Hard rock. With Evolocity, Kicking K8 and Arlington View. All ages. Doors open 7 p.m. Nov. 17. $6 in advance; $8 at the door. 629-9211.

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 "The Lodge on Dodge," 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Acoustic trio combines country, blues, folk and other styles. Presented by Green Fire. 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 over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $8; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

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

53rd annual Glassman Foundation University of Arizona Band Day — Arizona Stadium, 530 N. Vine Ave. The UA band department and the Glassman Foundation host 38 marching bands. The Pride of Arizona Marching Band performs. Event runs 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; the Pride of Arizona Marching Band performs at 12:30 and 7 p.m. Nov. 18. $5; discounts available. 621-2998.

Summer Thunder Music Club — 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Local traditional Chinese music ensemble performs with Asian instruments. All ages. Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 14.

Champagne with Jimmy — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Funk, acoustic, reggae duo. 21 and over. 3 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 623-3200.

Is to Feel — CD Release Party — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Rock. With Camp Courageous, the Funeral March, the American Black Lung. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18. $5. 622-8848.

Headrust — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Hard rock. With Psychotic Nerve, Onadi & Black Kat Bones. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 18. $7 at the door. 629-9211.

Mayday Mayday — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. With Alieta. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 18. $5. 358-4287.

Stefan George — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Folk, bluegrass. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 7-10:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

War — Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. R&B, funk. All ages. With low-rider car show. 7 p.m. Nov. 18. $15, available at Ticketmaster, 321-1000. Casino: 393-2799.

Fruit — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Rock from Australia. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 18. $15. 884-0874.

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. World music. With Spirit Familia. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 18. $21. 740-1000.

Preposterous Theory — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Jazz, funk. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18. $4. 745-9175.

The Wyatts — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Alternative country, rock. With Loveland, Joshua Butcher and the Melancholy. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 18. $5. 623-3200.

Three Bad Jacks and The Dead Tones — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rock. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 18. $5. 622-3535.

Tryst — The Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. Funky jazz, five-piece band. All ages. 9-11 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 623-3500.

Found Dead on the Phone — CD Release Party — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Piano-driven rock. With the Crowd. 21 and over. 10:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 622-8848.

Killswitch Engage — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Metal. With Bury Your Head, All That Remains and 2Cents. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $17 in advance; $20 day of the show. 740-1000.

Rustico, Dope Habitats, Carvan — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rock. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 19. $5. 622-3535.

Mike Mihina — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Love Mound's frontman performs semi-acoustic. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Free. 798-1298.

PCC Jazz Improv Combos — Pima Community College's Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Each combo performs its own set featuring music from early swing numbers through bebop, modern fusion and funk styles. All ages. 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 20. $6; discounts available. 206-6986.

She Wants Revenge — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Modern rock. With Pretty Girls Make Graves and Monsters Are Waiting. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. $20 in advance; $22 day of the show. 740-1000.

Vicki Brown — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Experimental music by violinist. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Free. 798-1298.

Pop Gestapo, John Denver's Last Flight and Cancer Brides — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rock. 21 and over. 10 p.m. Nov. 20. $5. 622-3535.

The Hanks, The Shaw, Feel Good Revolution, Million Billion — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 21. $5. 358-4287.

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Rockabilly, country and R&B. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 21. $5. 623-3200.

Fast Heart Mart — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Acoustic, indie. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Free. 798-1298.

Mr. Boogie Woogie — French Quarter, 3146 E. Grant Road. Two performances by European blues pianist Eric-Jan Overbeek, aka Mr. Boogie Woogie. With Grams & Krieger, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 22; with Anna Warr, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nov. 25. Free Nov. 22; $5 cover on Nov. 25. 318-4767.

Casa Maria Benefit Show — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Local groups perform to benefit the Casa Maria soup kitchen. Performers include Nelly and Javier Mazon; Stefan George; Mark Insley; Kevin Pakulis and Band. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 22. $5, and canned food appreciated. 622-8848.

Marianne Dissard — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Screamo, cabaret-style act. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Free. 798-1298.

Astro Zombies — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rockabilly. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Nov. 23. $5. 622-3535.

"Bossa Rhythm Project" — 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. The bossa nova is a conversion of the African-influenced samba beat . All ages. 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 24. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 14.

Cool Jazz to feature singer Nancy Weaver — Cafe Roka, 35 Main St., Bisbee. Bisbee jazz singer Weaver performs with Tom Cook and Paul Lewis. Call for reservation. 5-9 p.m. Free. 1-520-432-5153.

Lacuna Coil — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Metal. With the Haunted. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 24. $15 in advance; $19 day of show. 740-1000.

Lo Phat's final outing and guests — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 24. $5. 331-1442.

Spitalfield — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Punk-pop. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 24. $10 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 358-4287.

Luca — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Desert indie rock.All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24. 663-5282.

Floyd Mountain Boys — The Monkey Box, Pioneer Plaza, 100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 102. Bluegrass. All ages. 9-11 p.m. Nov. 24. Free. 623-3500.

Spirit Familia and the Black Man Clay Show — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. World music, funk and jazz. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 24. $5. 623-3200.

George Squier Orchestra CD Release Party — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Art rock with synthesizer effects. With Al Foul and Golden Boots. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 24. $4. 622-8848.

The Handsome Family — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Traditional country, bluegrass and ballads. 21 and over. 11 p.m. Nov. 24. $8 in advance at www.virtuous.com; $10 day of show. 798-1298.

road trip

Sepultura — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. All ages. 6 p.m. Nov. 16. $16. 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 Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Kris Kristofferson — Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. $30.50-$36.50. 1-602-267-1600.

CMT Tour with Trace Adkins — Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Country. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. $32.50 Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Alternative rock. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18. $20. 1-480-829-0607.

Tesoro — La Misión de San Miguel, 335 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. World, flamenco music. A portion of ticket sales and bar drink proceeds benefit American Red Cross. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. $11. 1-520-394-0123.

James Blunt — Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Adult contemporary pop/rock. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $26.50-$42 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

A Peter White Christmas — Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Jazz. Featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair. All ages. 5 p.m. Nov. 18. $36-$46. 1-480-644-6500.

Green Valley Stage Band — West Social Center, 1111 Via Arco Iris, Green Valley. Big-band music, featuring vocalists Joey Lessa and Regina Ford. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 21. $10-$14. 625-0288.

John Legend — Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. R&B. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. $26 Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Upcoming

Anne Murray, Nov. 25, Maricopa County Events Center, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Nov. 26, Jobing.com Arena (formerly Glendale Arena), Glendale. www.ticketmaster.com.

Charlie Daniels, Dec. 1, Desert Diamond Casino. www.ticketmaster.com.

Primus, Dec. 9, Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa. www.ticketmaster.com

Collin Raye, Dec. 4, Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com.

Dance

UA Dance Ensemble — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd. "In the Season" features faculty and guest artists. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18. $17; discounts available. 621-1162.

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. Last day, Nov. 16, will reopen in February. 622-0525.

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

Tubac Farmers Market — Plaza de Anza, Tubac. Take Interstate 19 south to Exit 34, go east to Frontage Road and take it south to the plaza. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Closed Thanksgiving Day. 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. Closed Nov. 24. 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.-2 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.

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, events

Casa Niños School of Montessori Book Fair — North Campus, 1 W. Orange Grove Road. Nov. 16 is a Family Night: games, snacks, prizes and fun. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 297-3898.

Holiday Paper Art Workshop II — Geasa-Marana Library, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana. Artist Mary Ellen Palmeri will make Thanksgiving table decorations. All materials are provided. Space is limited, call to register. 4-6 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 682-4216.

Coyote Cluster All Breed Dog Show — Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road. More than 2,000 dogs competing 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.

Star Party Saguaro National Park East, Rincon Mountain Visitor Center, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. A park naturalist will conduct this introduction to astronomy and a look at the desert night sky. Telescopes and binoculars available. Reservations required. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 733-5153.

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. Saturdays. Free. 623-2223.

Elks Hoop Shoot — Walter Douglas Elementary School, 3302 N. Flowing Wells Road. Competition for boys and girls ages 8-13, with three age categories. Each contestant has 25 shots from the free-throw line. The boy and girl in each age group with the best score advances through four tiers of competition to qualify for the finals in Springfield, Mass. 8 a.m.-noon. Nov. 18. Free. 742-4089.

Celebrating Russia's Name Days — Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave. The Arizona Balalaika Orchestra, A Time to Dance Youth Ballet and the Rusyny Folk Ensemble perform. The festival will also feature Russian language and writing demonstrations, as well as storytelling with the Jewish Heritage Center. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18. $5.50; discounts available. 792-9985.

Story Town family literacy event — Jácome Plaza, adjacent to the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. On Storybook Lane, families can enjoy seven children's stories read aloud in front of life-size scenery. Life-size storybook characters also make appearances. Food and refreshments can be purchased . Live music, juggler and a book walk. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 721-2334.

Moonstroll — Birthday Celebration — Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. George Phar Legler, founder of Valley of the Moon, would be 122 on Nov. 19. Multicultural performances and historic tours. www.tucsonvalleyofthemoon.org. 2-8 p.m. Nov. 18. Free; donations accepted. 323-1331.

Holiday kickoff — St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. Gallery receptions, trunk shows, artists' demonstrations, music. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 577-3598.

Annual Thanksgiving Fiesta — Singing Wind Bookshop, north of Benson: Drive 2.25 miles north of Interstate 10, Exit 304, then a half-mile east on Singing Wind Road. Features photographer Michael Berman and Southwest authors Chuck Bowden, Bill Broyles, Susan Lang, Onofre Tafoya, Leo Banks, Lollie Butler, Diane Iverson, Peter Friederici, Patty West, Jack August and former U.S. Sen. Dennis DeConcini. Readings begin at 1 p.m. The country-Western band Loveland will entertain between readings. Valet parking and refreshments are available. 1 p.m. Nov. 19. Free. 1-520-586-2425.

Running Shop Thanksgiving Cross- country Classic 5K — Reid Park, Ramada 10, South Country Club Road immediately north of East 22nd Street. A European-style 5K around Reid Park. Hurdle hay bales and water jumps. Team division available. Prizes include "turkeys" and pumpkin pies. 8:30-11 a.m. Nov. 23. $18 by Nov. 18-22; $20 on race day. 326-9383.

Second annual Toys for Tucson Kids Toy Drive — Sponsored by TransChem Environmental, Martinizing Dry Cleaners, Comet Cleaners, Jack Furrier's Western Tire Centers, Tucson Shopper, Metro Car Wash and the Canyon Community Bank. Drop off an unwrapped toy Mondays-Saturdays at any of the various sponsor locations, and those toys will be distributed to local children's charities on or before Christmas. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 829-5651.

Old Pearce Holiday Festival — Crossroads of Ghost Town Trail and Pearce Road. From Tucson, take Interstate 10 east to Exit 331, then go south on U.S. 191 to Pearce. Artists, antiques, booksellers and craftspeople gather to celebrate the history of the Old West. Musical performances by the Bost Family Traditions, Desert Thunder and the Texas Canyon Band. The Old Pearce Mercantile will be open with displays of vintage toys. Blacksmith shop, petting zoo, buggy tours. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24-25. Free. 1-520-826-3588.

Holiday Nights — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. The park transforms into a winter wonderland with more than 100,000 holiday lights. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25; Dec. 1-2. $8; $5 members; $2 children. 742-6455.

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.

River's Edge Lounge — 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Bonecreek, 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. 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, 6:30-9:30 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. 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. Stefan George, 7 Nov. 17; Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl, 7 Nov. 18. 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, 9:30-2 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.

Red Sky Cafe — 2900 N. Swan Road, Plaza Palomino. Jim and Nancy, 6 Nov. 18. 326-5454.

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

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

Westward Look Resort, Lookout Bar & Grille — 245 E. Ina Road. 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. Shell Shock, 9 Nov. 17. Wrecking Crew, 9 Nov. 18. 296-1981.

Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9 Nov. 17; the Last Call Girls, 6-8 Nov. 19. 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. 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. The Freeze, 9 Nov. 17; the Convicts, 9 Nov. 18. 296-1245.

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

French Quarter — 3146 E. Grant Road. The Last Call Girls, 9:30 Nov. 18. Matt Mitchell, Scott Black and Arthur Vint, 8 Nov. 20; Mr. Boogie Woogie, 7 Nov. 22 and 9:30 Nov. 24. 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.

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

Raptor free flights — Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Flight demonstrations, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. Free with museum admission: $12; discounts available. 883-2702.

Desert bird walk — Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Bring plenty of water. Binoculars are available for use during the walk or bring your own. Program lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. For adults. 8 a.m. Nov. 16. Free. 877-6111.

Historic walking tours — Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House, 151 S. Granada Ave. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. $10; children under 12 free. 622-0956.

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

Butterflies of the Gardens Tour — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays through Feb. 1. Free with TBG admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Wildlife rehabilitation in Tucson — Saguaro National Park East, Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Learn about the rehabilitation efforts taking place in the Tucson area. 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 733-5153.

"Chinese Contributions to Archaeology and History in Tucson" — Town of Marana Operations Center's Mesquite Room Auditorium, 5100 W. Ina Road (across the parking lot from Old Pueblo Archaeology Center). Historical archaeologist James E. Ayres speaks.7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 798-1201.

Sabino Canyon volunteer naturalist-led hikes — Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Trail to Seven Falls. Meet in front of the visitor center. Hike is of medium difficulty, eight miles with an elevation gain of 850 feet. Allow four to five hours. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 546-7521.

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

Sky Island Alliance — Rocks and Ropes Climbing Gym, 330 S. Toole Ave. An evening of informative presentations and a viewing of "Ascending Rhythm." 7-10 p.m. Nov. 17. $5 suggested donation. 882-5924.

Star party — Saguaro National Park East, Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Telescopes and binoculars available. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 733-5153.

Chef's garden tour — Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. 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 for use during the walk or bring your own. Program lasts approximately 60 minutes. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 6. Free. 877-6111.

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

Sabino Canyon secrets revealed — Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Two-hour nature walk begins in front of the visitor center. 2-4 p.m. Mondays. Free; parking fee of $5 applies. 235-1355.

Steward Observatory public lecture — Steward Observatory, Room N210, 933 N. Cherry Ave. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Free. 621-5049.

Wake up with the birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Binoculars will be available during the walk. 7:45-9 a.m. Free. 877-6111.

Birds and gardening tour — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 5. Free with TBG admission: $5; discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Desert bird walk — Saguaro National Park East, Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. This is a two-hour, one-mile walk. Bring your binoculars. 9 a.m. Tuesdays. With park admission: $10 per carload; $5 walk-in or bike-in. 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 up the tram road to Mile Marker 2 and back. Bring a flashlight and water. For adults only. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. 749-8700, Ext. 0.

Night walk — Saguaro National Park East, Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Explore the desert at night. Bring water and a flashlight. 7 p.m. Nov. 24. With park admission: $10 per carload; $5 walk-in or bike-in. 733-5153.

Poetry

Fall 2006 Visiting Poets and Writers Reading Series — UA Modern Languages Auditorium, 1423 E. University Blvd. Featuring a reading by UA undergraduate poets. Call 626-7275 for parking fees. 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 626-1185.

POG's Poetry in Action presents Sheila Murphy and Barbara Henning — Dinnerware Gallery, 101 W. Sixth St. Readings by poet/artist Henning, author of "You, Me and the Insects"; and by poet Murphy, "Incessant Seeds" and "Proof of Silhouettes." 8-10 p.m. Nov. 18. $5; $3 students. 620-1626.

Desert Readers — Freedom Inn at Ventana Canyon, 5660 N. Kolb Road. The Desert Readers offer a mix of poems, stories and jokes related to the holidays. 3-3:45 p.m. Nov. 21. Free. 577-6940.

Screenings

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. 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" (2004), directed by Ki-duk Kim. 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 621-3527.

Movie night with Hadji Banjovi — Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. 16mm cartoons, how-to's, Westerns, science films. All ages. 8-10 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 623-3500.

Sky Island Alliance and Ron Kauk — Rocks and Ropes Climbing Gym, 330 S. Toole Ave. Matt Skroch, executive director of the Sky Island Alliance, and climber/activist Ron Kauk will give presentations and a viewing of "Ascending Rhythm." 7-10 p.m. Nov. 17. $5 suggested donation. 882-5924.

"Double Agent 73" with live music by the Love Me Nots — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. "Strange Behavior," a monthly series showcasing musical acts and over-the-edge cult cinema. 11:45 p.m. Nov. 17. $5. 795-0844.

"The Last Waltz": A 30th Anniversary Movie and Music Celebration — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. A screening of Martin Scorsese's classic film. Local Tucson musicians Howe Gelb, Al Perry, Tom Walbank, Dave Slutes, Van Christian, Jeff Grubic, John Ronstadt, Chris Holiman, Loveland and Goldenboots will perform music from the film. 7 p.m. Nov. 18. $20; discounts available. 795-0844.

Screening of "Jaws" with cinematographer Bill Butler — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Kodak and the University of Arizona present a screening of Steven Spielberg's 1975 terror classic. 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Free. 795-0844.

International Art Society Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "Talaye Sorkh" (2003), directed by Jafar Panahi. 7 p.m. Nov. 24. Free. 621-3527.

Shopping

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 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 offer jewelry, ceramics, watercolors and 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.

Holiday Art Market — Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. Fine arts and crafts by regional and national artists and craftspeople. Art, jewelry, home décor, treasures for children, books. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturdays; 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Nov. 18-Dec. 27. Free. 398-2371.

Annual Holiday A'Fair — The Palms, 225 W. Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista. Artisans show and sell their work. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 17; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 1-520-266-4102.

Holiday Art Extravaganza — Mustang lot across from the Crossing's Convenience Store, 65 E. Highway 82, Whetstone. Pony rides, pictures with Santa, a live Nativity. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 19. Free. 1-520-456-2349.

Fall art and craft show — Fry's Food Store Shopping Center, 7870 N. Silverbell Road, Marana. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17-18; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19. Free. 498-4949.

Phoenix Antique Market — Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, at 19th Avenue. $5 verbal appraisal clinic with proceeds to benefit local charities. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19. Free. 1-602-717-7337.

Autumn Bazaar — Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired, 3767 E. Grant Road. Free tours of the SAAVI's Casas Lindas Development Rehabilitation Center. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 296-2400.

Craft fair — Pantano Christian Church, 10355 E. 29th St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 298-5395.

Festival of Giving — Park Place, 5870 E. Broadway, 748-1222; Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road, 293-7330. Special store discounts, free gift wrap, discounted Santa photos, door prizes, free refreshments and entertainment. Tickets available at local nonprofit organizations or at the Customer Service Centers at both malls. Proceeds benefit local organizations. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 19. $5.

Condalia Alpaca Ranch and Boutique Open House — Condalia Alpaca Ranch and Boutique, 12943 E. Speedway. The latest alpaca products, including sweaters, vests, socks, hats, gloves, scarves. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24-25. Free. 886-4027.

Tubac Festival of Lights — Take Interstate 19 south to Exit 40. Participating Tubac merchants will stay open in the evening for holiday shopping, food, music and caroling. 5-9 p.m. Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 1-2. Free. On Dec. 1 the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus will perform at 8 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 18 Calle Baca, Tubac. 398-3340.

Patagonia's sixth annual Holiday Art Walk and Moveable Feast — Surrounding Patagonia Town Park. Browse studios, galleries, shops and partake of a moveable feast, with each business offering a part of a holiday meal. Strolling musicians and carolers, plus a visit from Santa Claus. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24-25. Free. 1-520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060.

Social dance

Swinging Saguaros square dance — St. Paul's United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 8051 E. Broadway. Mainstream with announced Plus tips. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. $3. No dance Thanksgiving Day. 296-6149.

West Coast Swing dance — Let's Dance Club, 6245 E. Bellevue Ave. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. $5. No dance Thanksgiving Day. 745-0255.

Ballroom dancing — Studio West School of Dance, 6061 E. Broadway, Suite 114. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 7 p.m. Saturdays. $5. 747-9464.

Golden Agers social dance — Fraternal Order of Eagles 180 Eagles Club, 1530 N. Stone Ave. Ballroom, country-Western. 1-3 p.m. Fridays. $3. 624-0246.

Boot Scoot Boogie — Last Territory Steakhouse, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Line-dance lessons beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fridays. Free. 544-5000.

Ballroom dancing — Arizona Ballroom Co. 5536 E. Grant Road. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $6. 290-2990.

Salsa and merengue — El Parador Restaurant and Cantina, 2744 E. Broadway. 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $6. 881-2744.

Tucson Twirlers dance — Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. Plus dance with A-2 tip after the dance. 7:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 885-5032.

Ballroom dancing — Let's Dance Club, 6245 E. Bellevue Ave. Live music and includes a dance lession. 7-10:15 p.m. Wednesdays. $8. 296-5578.

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.

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

The Importance of Being Earnest," by Oscar Wilde — Canyon del Oro High School,25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley. Presented by the advanced drama class. 7-9:15 p.m. $2. 696-5692.

"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" — Marroney Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Road. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17, 30, Dec. 1-2; 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Dec. 2-3. $29; discounts available. 621-1162.

"Christmas in the Big Apple, or She's Rotten to the Core!" —Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Wealthy socialite plans to disrupt the holiday shopping season by hiring the worst Santa Claus in all of New York City. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; and 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 6. $15.95, discounts available. 886-9428.

"Butterflies Are Free" — Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and Dec. 1-2; and 2 p.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 3. $10; $8 students, seniors. 622-6973.

"Fiction" — Beowulf Alley Theatre Company, 11 S. Sixth Ave. The play, by Steven Dietz, is directed by Jennifer Bazzell. For age 12 and older.7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 26. No show Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving). $14 Thrifty Thursdays; $17-$18 Fridays-Sundays. 882-0555.

"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. 7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. $5 at the door. 299-9063.

"Murder on the Nile" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Agatha Christie mystery, directed by Delani Cody. Previews 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17; regular shows 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 18-Dec. 23. $11 previews; regular shows $14-$17. 327-4242.

"The Night of the Iguana" — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Tennessee Williams' play. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. $6-$10. 206-6986.

UA School of Theatre Arts presents "Beyond Therapy" — UA Drama Building, Room 116, 1038 N. Park Ave. Contains mature content and language. No children younger than age 5 admitted. 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 18; and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. $4. 621-1162.

Kids Unlimited presents "A Salute to Broadway & the Silver Screen" — Sahuarita High School Auditorium, 350 W. Sahuarita Road. A musical variety show benefiting Habitat for Humanity, Santa Cruz Chapter. 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Adults $10; age 12 and younger $5. 393-7692.

"Elegies / Looking Up" — Zuzi Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. A musical by Tony-winning composer William Finn. 8 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and 2 and 6 p.m. Nov. 19. $22; $18 students, seniors. 882-6574.

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

American Album — Volume One (Women on the Verge) — Artfare / The Muse, 55 N. Sixth Ave. Three award-winning plays tell stories about women in crisis. For age 18 and older. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. $10. 682-3224.

"I Hate Hamlet" — Academy Hall, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. In this comedic play by Paul Rudnick, presented by the Catalina Players, an impromptu seance summons the ghost of John Barrymore. Not suitable for children. 6 p.m. dinner and show Nov. 17-18; 1:30 p.m. show only Nov. 19. $22.50 for dinner and show; $15 show only. 409-8407.

Shakespearean Sonnets and Skits — Barnes & Noble, 5130 E. Broadway. Corbett Elementary GATE Program students perform a preview from their upcoming "Twelfth Night" performance. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Free. 512-1166.

Showtime Dinner Show — Fuego Restaurant Bar & Grill, 6958 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Make Way for Sharon Rae." 7-9 p.m. Prix fixe three-course menu of Fuego favorites. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19 and 26. $38-$48. 886-1745.

"The Adventures of a Comic Book Hero" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. The Melody Baker Acting Studio presents this musical about a superhero. Presented by children ages 6-15. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 18-19. $9; $8 for age 15 and under. 886-9428.

"The Pirate Queen of the Caribbean: The British Empire Strikes Back" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. 1-2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 17. $5-$8; discounts available. 327-4242.

out of town

"Camelot" — Buena Performing Arts Center, 5225 Buena School Drive, Sierra Vista. Performed by a traveling Broadway-show cast. 7 p.m. Nov. 20. $25; $35 reserved seating. 1-520-458-9440.

Visual arts

Opening

Exhibits opening today through Nov. 24. Some galleries and museums may be closed Thanksgiving Day.

De Grazia's Little Gallery — 6300 N. Swan Road. "Alvin's World," batiks, paintings and wood carvings by Alvin Levine, opens with a reception noon-4 p.m. Nov. 19. Show runs through Dec. 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Free. 299-9191.

Galeria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. "Jaguars and More," featuring works by Mario Romero, opens with a reception 5-8 p.m. Nov. 18. Continues through Jan. 26. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed 2-3 p.m. for lunch); 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 319-1262.

Lionel Rombach Gallery — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "3-D Undergraduate Juried Exhibition" features works by students enrolled in School of Art 3-D Division classes, through Dec. 1. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. 626-4215.

The Postal History Foundation — 920 N. First Ave. "Amazing Tibet" features contemporary Tibetan photography by Donna M. Guenther, M.D., and rare Tibetan stamps and postal history. Opens with reception 4-8 p.m. Nov. 18. Through Dec. 15. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free. 623-6652.

Last look

Exhibits closing today through Nov. 24. Some galleries may be closed Thanksgiving Day.

Bohemia — 299 S. Park Ave. "Misrepresented Artists . . . Expressions and Interpretations," featuring oil abstracts and whimsical art furniture. Through Nov. 22. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. 882-0800.

Galeria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. "Día de los Muertos," an exhibition with paintings and crafts. Through Nov. 16. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 319-1262.

Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop — 222 E. Sixth St. "Día de los Muertos," cultural celebration in the tradition of the Hispanic Southwest. Closing celebration: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18. 1-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 881-5335.

22nd Street Antique Mall — 5302 E. 22nd St. Annual Juried Scarecrow Exhibition runs through Nov. 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. 514-5262.

Tucson Children's Museum — 200 S. Sixth Ave. Decorated altars in observance of Día de los Muertos. Through Nov. 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. $5.50 adults; $3.50 children; $4.50 seniors. 792-9985.

Et cetera

Annual Holiday Craft Market — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., lobby and courtyards, market and galleries, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17-19. Free all three days. 624-2333.

Art talk — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Beverly David will discuss "Renoir: The Romantic Impressionist." 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 624-2333.

Holiday art — Saguaro Artisans, 410 E. Toole Ave. Cards, ornaments, gifts by ceramic artists, paintings, jewelry and glass sculptures. Through Jan. 31. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Free. 792-3466.

Museums

Center for Creative Photography — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. 621-7968.

Ironwood Gallery at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — 2021 N. Kinney Road. 883.3024.

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block — 140 N. Main Ave., Downtown. 624-2333.

UA Museum of Art — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. 621-7567.

Auditions, classical music, comedy, dance, opera: Carrie Ord at cord@azstarnet.com

Art, children, family, holiday and restaurants: Lupe Ortiz at lortiz@azstarnet.com

Clubs, craft fairs, festivals, films, karaoke, museums, nightclubs, social dance: Linda Velazquez at velazqu@azstarnet.com

Concerts: Cina Fell at cinafell@azstarnet.com

Outdoors, theater: Rutha Brundidge at rbrundidge@azstarnet.com