Go to Tucson.com/calendar for many more activities. Some events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.
COMEDY
Family Friendly Improv Comedy — Unscrewed Theater, 4500 E. Speedway. Taking suggestions from the audience, performers create games and scenes right off the top of their heads. Nonprofit 501c3, tax deductible donations appreciated. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays. $8. 289-8076.
Musical Improv — Unscrewed Theater. Audience suggests a title and the performers present a improvised musical. 9-10 p.m. March 2. $8. 289-8076.
Free Form Friday — Unscrewed Theater. Long form, short form and musical comedy. Every show is different. Ages 17 and up. 501c3. 9-10:30 p.m. March 8. Free. 289-8076.
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Mike James in Comedy Experiment- 2 Man Improv Show — Stand-up and More — Coyote Trail Stage, 8000 N. Silverbell Road. 7:30-9 p.m. March 8. $10 per person; $30 per family. 428-2144.
CONCERTS
Classical
Mahler: Symphony No. 4: Arizona Symphony Orchestra featuring Yunah Lee, soprano — Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Catalina Foothills High School Orchestra directed by Ryan Watson. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 1. Free. 621-1655.
Grand Canyon State — Tucson Symphony Orchestra — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon with scenes from the canyon on the big screen. 4-6 p.m. March 2; 2-4 p.m. March 3. $30-$86. 882-8585.
Eduardo Costa — Wilhelm Vineyards at Ventana, 5425 N. Kolb Road. Classical, Spanish, Brazilian, and popular guitar. 6-8 p.m. March 2. Free. 900-7166.
First Sunday Music: Missa Trinitatis Sanctae — Saint Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Featuring solos by Mary Paul, Kaitlin Bertenshaw, Carlos Feliciano, and Larry Alexander. 9-10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 3. Free. 299-6421.
Chamber Music Winter Festival — Leo Rich Theatre, 260 S. Church Ave. A week of classics and new pieces alike, with favorite returning artists from around the globe, and dynamic new musicians all coming together in a variety of performances over the course of five world-class concerts. 3-5 p.m. March 3; 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 5, 6 and 8. $30. 577-3769.
Jennifer Waleczek, piano — Oracle Center for the Arts, 700 E. Kingston St., Oracle. Czech music by Smetana, Martinu, Dvorak, and Janacek performed by Jennifer Waleczek and friends. 4-6 p.m. March 3. $35. 1-623-295-9677.
Green Valley Concert Band: “The Orient Express: The Silk Road & Beyond!” — Sahuarita School District Auditorium, 350 W. Sahuarita Road. Directed by John Snavely, the band will perform works by Lee Huan/Yeh Shi Han, Phillip Sparks, Julie Giroux, Robert Smith, John Change and Sousa. 7-8:30 p.m. March 3. $10. 222-7357.
Pima Music: Chorale and College Singers — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Ng. The program features the mixed voice Chorale and the select mixed-voice a cappella choir College Singers in a concert of classical and 20th century repertoire. 7:30-9 p.m. March 5. $6. 206-6986.
Douglas Leightenheimer, organ — St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3738 Old Sabino Canyon Road. Leightenheimer performs works of Bach and Mendelssohn on the Paul Fritts organ. 7:30-9 p.m. March 8. $15. 296-0791.
Jazz and world
Joe Lovano — Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Road. Jazz. 8-10 p.m. March 1. $40. 621-3341.
Tess Redmoon: Magical Flute Exploring Landscapes of Melody and Rhythm — Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Jazz, classical, world and original songs. 2-3 p.m. March 2. $15. 202-3888.
John Pizzarelli Trio — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress. Jazz guitarist and singer. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 6. $29-$59. 547-3040.
Music and Chants of the World’s Mystics — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Explore a number of diverse mystical traditions ranging from the Sufis of Islam to the Monks of Tibet. 4-5 p.m. March 7. Free. 594-5305.
Pima Music: Wind Ensemble — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Under the direction of Dr. Mark Nelson with music from Germany, Ireland and the United States. 7:30-9 p.m. March 7. $6. 206-6986.
The Willie Green Project — Sea Of Glass Center For The Arts, 330 E. Seventh St. Jazz. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 8. $13 in advance; $18 day of show. 398-2542.
Popular, rock, country
Visiting Artist Series: Nu-Blu — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Husband-and-wife duo Daniel and Carolyn Routh. Country and bluegrass. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28. $15. 529-1000.
Music with 43 Miles North — Joyner-Green Valley Public Library, 601 N. La Cañada, Green Valley. Harmonies. 1-2 p.m. March 1. Free. 594-5295.
John Michael Talbot — St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Road. Christian. Proceeds will benefit the preservation/maintenance of Mission San Xavier del Bac and the Youth Program at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. 7-8:30 p.m. March 1. $25. 447-8940.
Ultimate Stones Tribute — The Gaslight Music Hall. Tribute. 6-8 p.m. March 2 and 3. $30. 529-1000.
Sentimental Journey: Music from the 1930s-40s — The Gaslight Music Hall. The Manhattan Dolls. 2-4 p.m. March 3. $25. 529-1000.
The Limeliters — Community Performance and Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. Vocals, harmony, humor and folk music. 7-9 p.m. March 5. $20. 399-1750.
One Night of Queen — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Gary Mullen and The Works. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 5. $27-$67. 547-3040.
Growing Up Kelly — The Gaslight Music Hall. Join Michael Kelly, for a fun-filled evening learning all about his show-business family. He is the son of choreographer/director, Fred Kelly, and nephew of Gene Kelly. 6-8 p.m. March 6. $25. 529-1000.
Classics Rock — DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. A Dozen of Arizona’s Symphonic Musicians that blend Bach and Buddy Holly, Mozart and Moody Blues, Strauss, Streisand, and more. 7:30-9 p.m. March 6. $30. 825-2818.
Not Fade Away: A Tribute to Buddy Holly and the Legends of Rock N Roll — The Gaslight Music Hall. Classic songs of the 50s, 60s and beyond. 6-8 p.m. March 7. $25. 529-1000.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Kids’ Club — Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St. Craft, educational presentation, snack, and of course kitty cuddles. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and hang out. Parents must register in advance. Ages 5-12. 10 a.m.-noon. March 2. $20. 571-7839, Ext. 3.
Presidio School Kinder through 2nd Grade Round Up — Presidio School, 1615 E. Ft. Lowell. Meet the teachers and see the campus. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 2. Free. 881-5222.
Science Saturday: Lorax — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. The audience will enjoy the wondrous world of Truffula Trees, Humming Fish and Brown Bar-ba-loots to highlight the effects of our use of Earth’s resources. Discussion will follow to encourage conversation of wise use of resources to protect the land, water, air and human health. Ages 7 and up. 2-3 p.m. March 2. Free. 594-5200.
Ocean Adventures — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Learn about the diversity of animals in the ocean, get close to a squid and learn about their anatomy and adaptations in a hands-on dissection and make mermaid/merman slime. 10-11 a.m. March 3. $10. 629-0100.
Pajama Llama Party — Color Me Mine Tucson, 5870 E. Broadway. A story, paint a llama bank and spend the morning in Pajamas (if you wish) and of course, donuts. 10:30 a.m.-noon. March 3. $35. 790-1100.
Block Party — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Play with Lego and Duplo bricks and build something with a different theme each week. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 594-5420.
DANCING
AND LESSONS
Scottish Country Dancing classes — Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. Learn the social dancing of Scotland that includes reels, jigs, and slow strathspeys. Ages 8-88. Please wear soft-soled shoes. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 7. $15 per month; $5 per class. First lesson free. 399-8735.
Tucson Swing Dance Club Weekly Dance — Dream Dance, 405 E. Wetmore Road. Volunteer instructors teach. 7-7:15 p.m and 7:50 beginner West Coast Swing; 8-8:30 p.m. intermediate; followed by general dancing until 10:30 p.m. 7-10:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 7. $7. 203-8044.
All Right Now Dance Party with The Rillito River Band — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Ages 16 and up. 7-9:30 p.m. March 1. $12.50. 529-1000.
Spring Dance-Fruhlingstanz — Fraternal Order of Police, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. The German-American Club of Tucson. 5:30-6:30 p.m. meals served for $8. Call for dinner reservation. Music by Peter Kron from 6:30-9:30 p.m. 5-9:30 p.m. March 2. $8. 299-8683.
Contra Dance — Old Pueblo Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. All levels welcome. 6:30 p.m. introductory lesson; 7 p.m. dancing music starts. 6:30-10 p.m. March 2. $10. 762-6707.
Tucson Blues Dancers — Cee Dee’s Jamaican Kitchen, 5305 E. Speedway. No partner needed. 7-7:30 p.m. dancing lessons; 7:30-10:30 p.m. open dancing. 7-10:30 p.m. March 5. Donations accepted. 795-3400.
Rock and Roll All Night Dance Party — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Vinyl Tap, classic rock covers from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Ages 16 and up. 7-9:30 p.m. March 8. $12.50. 529-1000
DINNER THEATER
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show — Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson — Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Ages 15 and up. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays. $49.95. 1-866-496-0535.
Till Death Do Us Part — A Big Fat Murder Mystery — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Join the Romano Family and the Manchego Family as they celebrate the bride and groom in a night full of singing, dancing... and murder. 6-8 p.m. March 4. Through June 10. $38.95, includes a three-course meal and a show. 529-1000.
FESTIVAL AND
ACTIVITIES
Arizona Tree Festival and Climbing Championship — Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. Arizona arborists will participate in a tree climbing competition throughout the day that is designed to simulate the challenges they face in their daily work. Exhibit tables, participating in a tree tour, food trucks and family activities. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2. Free. 1-602-354-3023.
Mini Psychic Fair — Church of Mankind, 702 S. Marvin Ave. Variety of readings. 18 and up. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 2. $20 tax deductible donation per 15 minute reading. 461-2910.
Sound Walk — MOCA Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave. Led by local field recordist David Dearmore, this hike will aim to hone participants’ ability to discriminate between the multitudes of signals which buffet the ear of the city dweller, through a combination of “naked-ear” and amplified listening. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 2. $30. 624-5019.
Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival — Kief-Joshua Vineyards, 370 Elgin Road, Elgin. Includes 18 of Arizona’s top wineries and acclaimed winemakers and musical performances all day. Local vendors will provide a variety of food, art, jewelry and more. Tickets include: a souvenir wine glass and 10 wine sampling tickets. Tickets at azgrapes.eventbrite.com and at the door. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2 and 3. $30. 455-5582.
Sol Fest — Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Enjoy craft beers from local breweries, wines from local wineries, spirits from local distilleries, a buffet of local farm fresh foods, and live entertainment. Ages 21 and up. Noon-6 p.m. March 2. Free. 1-855-765-7829.
Tucson’s Got Talent — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. This event is an opportunity for youth and all, ages 10 to 110 years old, to showcase their various talents while raising awareness for a great cause and have fun. Those interested in participating can register at ColbyOlsenFoundation.org/contestant/. 2-6 p.m. March 2. $5. 343-9139.
Boy Scout Troop 770 Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 Family Home, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona de Tucson. Parmesan crusted chicken, garlic noodles, salad, roll and homemade dessert. Smoke free, child friendly dining room. Public welcome. Proceeds benefit scouting endeavors. 5-7 p.m. March 2. $9; $6 child plate. 762-5652.
Griffin Gallop Cross Country Challenge — Green Fields School, 6000 N. Camino de la Tierra. The mud run and fun run will make way around the campus loop and end up on the grassy green quad for breakfast and music. All registered participants will receive special 10th anniversary Gallop race socks and entry into our raffle. 8-10 a.m. March 3. $35. 297-2288.
31st Annual Tucson Collectible Toy Show — Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. Toys from antique/vintage to modern collectible with 500 plus tables. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 3. $8. 1-602-396-3572.
Tucson’s Mutt Mingle — Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. Bring your four-legged friends for a meet and greet. Music by Tucson local Brokedown Palace, food trucks and shopping. SAAF will be collecting animal food donations for their Pawsitive Friends Pet Food Bank and RAD Rescue Inc. and Tucson’s Cause for Canines will be facilitating live adoptions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 3. Free. 815-6099.
Oódham Tash — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road, Tumacacori. Art, music, crafts, and heritage. Celebrate the original residents of Tumacácori. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 3. $7. 377-5060.
Mardi Gras Jazz Mass and Creole Brunch — Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road. The Original Wildcat Jazz Band presenting dixieland and other music, including songs to be sung to, as part of the service. Immediately following, a free brunch of red beans, sausage, jambalaya and king cake will be served. 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 3. Free. 887-5127.
30th Anniversary Open House — Lifestyle Hearing Solutions, 6425 E. Broadway. Lunch with refreshments, prizes, gift basket raffle, hearing aid kits and demonstrations of new technology. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 7. Free. 323-0999.
Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention — Old Tucson Studios, 201 W. Kinney Road. America’s first and only Steampunk convention and festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 8-10. $53.
Friday Night Food Truck Party — Medella Vina Ranch, 4450 S. Houghton Road. Music, dancing, happy hour and more. 5-10 p.m. March 8. Free. 298-1983.
Future Innovators’ Night — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Explore 50 Hands-on science activities, interactive demonstrations, meet the brightest young minds in Southern Arizona, experience the top 2,000 projects that will change our future and win a science raffle basket. 5:30-8 p.m. March 8. Free. 273-8259.
MAGIC
Carnival of Illusion: An Evening of Old-World Magic — Scottish Rite Grand Parlour, 160 S. Scott Ave. Vaudeville-inspired illusion show. Ages 8 and up. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. $35. 615-5299.
NIGHTLIFE
Wendigo Crossing — The Edge Bar, 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Rock, pop, blues and country from 60s through today. Ages 21 and up. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 1. Free. 887-9027.
Zona Libre Salsa Band — Brother John’s, 1801 N. Stone Ave. All ages. 8:30-9:30 p.m. free salsa/bachata dance class; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. dance to Zona Limbre. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. March 1 and 8. $7 cash only. 444-0439.
State Of Mind — The Edge Bar. Classic rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 2. Free. 887-9027.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz — Public Brewhouse, 209 N. Hoff Ave. Eight rounds of trivia with rotating topics each week. 8-10 p.m. March 4. Free. 775-2337.
Mardi Gras Celebration — Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Food and drink specials, tarot card readings, face painting, live entertainment, Arizona’s largest King Cake, and more. 4-10 p.m. March 5. $3. 662-8848.
Connie Brannock Quintet — Cafe a la C’Art, 150 N. Main Ave. Manny Brito, Rich Katz, Danny Brito, Evan Arredondo and Gary Love. 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 6. Free. 628-8533.
Area 51 — The Edge Bar. Classic rock, blues, 60s and up. Ages 21 and up. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 8. Free. 887-9027.
OPERA
Brown bag opera: free opera preview — Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Discussion and arias sung by the University of Arizona opera students of Silent Night. Noon-1 p.m. March 1. Donations appreciated. 906-3792.
OUTDOORS AND
RECREATIONS
All events are free or included in admission or vehicle entrance fee unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional. Bad weather may change or cancel activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets unless otherwise specified.
Birding — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Take a guided walk to see a variety of birds, including waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and many others. Loaner binoculars available. Online registration required. 8:30-10 a.m. Feb. 28 and March 7. 724-5375.
Desert Jigsaw Puzzle — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A short walk to view an intricate, wondrous jigsaw puzzle of plants and animals. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Feb. 28. 733-5158.
Geology 402 Walk — Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Led by Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists, a moderate three mile hike that will explore faults, intrusions, boulder fields and other geologic features. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 and March 7. 749-8700.
Country Market — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Vendors, food trucks, artists, musicians and local produce. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 7. 724-5220.
Star Party — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Join park naturalists for an introduction to astronomy and a look at the desert night sky. Telescopes and binoculars will be available. Reservations required. Call 733-5153. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28.
Historic Craft Demonstrations — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. Traditional tortilla-making on the mission grounds. Also include an additional craft such as paper flowers, pottery, O’odham basket weaving, or other art forms. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 1, 3, 4, 7 and 8. 377-5060.
Birding — Historic Canoa Ranch. Join birding enthusiast Brian Nicholas to see a wide variety of sparrows, raptors, and the possibility of waterfowl on the pond. Register at pima.gov/canoaranch. 7:30-9:30 a.m. March 2. 724-5375.
Guided Bird Walk — Tumacacori National Historical Park. A guided walk up to three hours or as long as the birds are active. Suitable footwear and bring water. Binoculars available for loan. 8-11 a.m. March 2. 377-5060.
History Hike: Millville Ruins and Petroglyph Trail — Millville Ruins, Charleston Road, Sierra Vista. The Friends of the San Pedro River will lead a two mile walk on an uneven dirt and gravel trail that crosses through a deep wash. There is no shade. Suitable footwear and bring water. 10 a.m.-noon. March 2. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. Led by he Friends of the San Pedro River. Interpretive walks. 9-11 a.m. March 2. Donations appreciated. 459-2555.
Stargazing — Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road at Hal Gras Road. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Bring a lawn chair. 7-9 p.m. March 2. 724-5375.
Ranch Tour — Historic Canoa Ranch. Walking tour of the grounds. Register at pima.gov/canoaranch. 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. March 2 and 5. 724-5375.
Petanque in the Park — Reid Park, 830 S. Country Club Road. Learn and play the French game of petanque. 2-4 p.m. March 3. 664-4133.
Birding — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Explore the bird life and expect to see southbound migrants, such as warblers, and resident birds. Online registration required pima.gov/nrpr. 8-10 a.m. March 5. 724-5375.
Geology 401 — Sabino Canyon. An easy introductory walk led by Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists to find out what is special about the rocks. 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 5. 749-8700.
Hike — Tucson Mountain Park, Brown Mountain Trailhead, 8451 W. McCain Loop Road. Enjoy the scenic and rugged beauty of the Tucson Mountains on this two mile guided hike with a Pima County naturalist. Ages 12 and up. Online registration required pima.gov/nrpr. 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 5. $5. 724-5375.
Flora, Fauna and Fotography Walk — Sabino Canyon. Join Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists on an informative walk in the canyon. Feel free to bring binoculars and camera. 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. March 6. 749-8700.
Calabazas and Guevavi Mission Tours — Tumacacori National Historical Park. These ruins, normally closed to the public, can be visited via special guided van and walking tours. Tours begin from the Tumacácori visitor center. Participants must be able to climb into and out of a passenger van and walk up hills on unimproved trails. Reservations required at recreation.gov. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 8. $25. 377-5060.
POETRY
Poetry Circle — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Discussion led by docents from the UA Poetry Center. Monthly topic: Donald Justice, “One of 20th Century America’s most quietly influential poets.” For teens and adults. 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 594-5580.
Writers Read — Brewd, 4960 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Local Tucson authors read their works. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 623-2336.
THEATER
See “On Stage” elsewhere in this section.
VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Friday Art Talk — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. University of Arizona Museum of Art Docent Brack Brown will examine works created during the Great Depression for the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project. 2-3 p.m. March 1. 594-5420.
Paper Mâché Playshop with Folk Artist Susan Corl — Lowe House Project, 14 Calle Iglesia, Tubac. Come have fun making masks, animals, piñatas, puppets, anything you want using recycled items and newspaper. All materials included. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926. 9 a.m.-noon. March 2. $40.
Benefit Sale of Native American Art — Arizona State Museum / The University of Arizona, 1013 E. University Blvd. An array of items donated by individuals and estates throughout the year specifically to be sold at this event. Peruse Southwest native pottery, jewelry, baskets, and more. The inventory is always different. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 2. 626-8381.
Painting Pop-Up Shop with Wanita Christensen and Gretchen Huff — Desert Artisans’ Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. Meet the artist. Huff’s whimsical critters and Christensen’s desert landscapes. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 2. 722-4412.
Quilt Show — Sun City Oro Valley Activity Center, 1495 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Quilts, wall hangings, treasure table, boutique and demonstrations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2 and 3. 404-1462.
Make Soap that Smells like Mission Garden — Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane. Learn how to make soap and infuse it with natural scents, including citrus from Mission Garden. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 years and up. Noon-2 p.m. March 2. $40. 955-5200.
Set in Stone but Not in Meaning: Southwestern Indian Rock Art — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Registered Professional Archaeologist Allen Dart illustrates southwestern petroglyphs and pictographs and discusses how even the same rock art symbol may be interpreted differently from popular, scientific, and modern Native American perspectives. 6-7 p.m. March 4. 594-5305.
School of Art Scholarship Exhibition — Lionel Rombach Gallery, 1031 N. Olive Road. The exhibition represents the breadth of visual art making, teaching, and scholarship from students at all levels of their academic program. The works pull from a variety of different concepts, themes, and materials from all divisions within the School of Art. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 7. 626-4215.
Mosaics 1-Using Found and Personal Items — Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. In this two-session class, create a small mosaic using your found and personal items. Fee includes instruction, a small substrate, use of the tools, and adhesives. Students receive an email from instructor the week before class on what to bring. Pre-registration online required, andreaedmundson.art. Ages 16 and up. 9 a.m.-noon. March 8. $65. 623-1003.
Opening Reception: In This Together and Arizona Designer Craftsmen Exhibition — Tubac Center of the Arts, Nine Plaza Road, Tubac. Two new exhibitions featuring 40 Arizona artists. 5-7 p.m. March 8. 398-2371.
