Comedy
Latin Kings of Comedy — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Paul Rodriguez, Frank Lucero, Manny Maldonado and Gene Pompa. Tickets at TCC box office, www.lathamentertainment.com, or Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 8 p.m. April 12. $33.50-$43.50.
Concerts Classical
Joshua Armstrong, Percussion — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Doctoral qualifying recital. 7:30 p.m. April 10. Free. 621-2998.
Kimberly Reece, Saxophone — UA School of Music, Holsclaw Hall. Master's recital. 7 p.m. April 10. Free. 621-2998.
Tucson Guitar Society Monthly Performance — Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Guitarist Jeff McKee performs music from the Baroque to the Beatles on historic and modern instruments. 7-8 p.m. April 10. Free. 203-8018.
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Tucson Symphony Orchestra Performs "Musique de la France" — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Music director and conductor George Hanson. Features Fauré's Suite From Pelléas et Mélisande; La Mer by Debussy; and the Arizona premier of "Why Jacob" by Daniel Asia. 8 p.m. April 10-11; 2 p.m. April 13. $19-$61. 791-4266.
Alla Generalow, Choral Conductor — UA Fine Arts Complex, Room 232. Doctoral lecture recital. 2 p.m. April 11. Free. 621-2998.
Background Sounds for Big Screen Action/Movie Themes — Buena Performing Arts Center, Buena High School, 5225 Buena School Blvd, Sierra Vista. Featuring members of the 36th Army Band. Includes music of Henry Mancini, Alfred Newman, Miklos Rozsa, Ernest Gold and Elmer Bernstein. Call 1-520-458-5189. 7:30 p.m. April 11. $20, available at the door. 1-520-458-6940, Ext. 27.
McCormick Duo: Flute and Percussion — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. The UA School of Music presents guest artists flutist Kim McCormick and percussionist Robert McCormick as part of the annual Great Southwest Flute Fest. Complete festival schedule at www.greatsouthwestflutefest.org. 7:30 p.m. April 11. $11; discounts available. 621-2998.
Tanque Verde Ranch Moveable Musical Feasts Reservation Deadline — Tanque Verde Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway. Tucson Symphony Orchestra flute, viola, harp trio and brass quintet perform on outdoor patio. Event is 5:30 p.m. April 12; reservation deadline is April 11. $105, includes meal. 882-8585.
The Great Southwest Flute Fest — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Recitals, masterclasses, workshops and competition. Call for schedule of events or go to the Web site, www.greatsouthwest flutefest.org. Prices vary. 621-7015.
"Stars and Music," Featuring Tucson Jr. String Quartet — Kitt Peak National Observatory, Take Ajo Way (Arizona 86) west to mountain, follow signs. Arrive in the picnic area at 6:30 p.m. After sunset and music, attend an hour-long star party. Reservations required. More info on the music at www.tucsonjuniorstrings.org. 7-9 p.m. April 12. $10; discounts. 318-8726.
Tucson Chamber Artists Presents Duruflé Requiem — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. Tucson's professional choir and Jeffrey Campbell, organist, present Duruflé's Requiem and premiere of Paul Crabtree's Midas at Sunset. Program, "Music of Light and New Life," also features music of Eric Whitacre and John Rutter. 7:30-9 p.m. April 12. $15-$20; discounts available. 401-2651.
2008 Philharmonia Artists Showcase — Catalina Foothills High School Auditorium, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. The Tucson Philharmonia's top musicians compete for more than $10,000 in scholarships and medalist honors. Features the 12 finalists in solo performances on bassoon, cello, flute, piano, trumpet, viola, violin, and xylophone. 4 p.m. April 13. Free. 623-1500.
Arizona Repertory Singers: "Made in America" — Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Arizona Repertory Singers, under the direction of Dr. Jeffry A. Jahn, celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of American choral music. 3 p.m. April 13. $12; discounts. 792-8141.
Chamber Music PLUS — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Cellist Harry Clark and pianist Sanda Schuldmann present season's final performance, "Not the Usual Suspects." 3 p.m. April 13. $30. 770-3690.
Don Grice, Organ — UA School of Music, Holsclaw Hall. Doctoral lecture recital. 7 p.m. April 13. Free. 621-2998.
Jose Solorzano Presents Piano Recital — Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Mira Vista Lane. Includes Mozart's Piano Sonata K332 in F Major, Alberto Ginastera's Piano Sonata No. 1 and several pieces by composer Emiliana Zubeldia, including "Basque Afternoon Sketches." 3-5 p.m. April 13. Donation. 626-2738.
Tucson Chamber Artists Presents Duruflé Requiem — Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft. Tucson's professional choir and Jeffrey Campbell, organist, present Duruflé's Requiem and the world premiere of Paul Crabtree's Midas at Sunset. 3-4:30 p.m. April 13. $15-$20; discounts available. 401.2651.
UA Wind Ensemble Concert — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Under the direction of Gregg Hanson, graduate students Patrick Murphy, Christopher Constantine, and Tim Warren. Pre-concert lecture by Murphy. 1:30 p.m. April 13, lecture in Room 232 of UA School of Music. 3 p.m. April 13. Free. 621-2998.
Green Valley Chamber Music Society Program — St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 600 S. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley. Includes "Amor, Hai Vinto," cantata or soprano and basso continuo by Antonio Vivaldi. 10-11:15 a.m. April 14. Free. 625-3818.
Michael Cooper, Percussion — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Master's recital. 7:30 p.m. April 14. Free. 621-2998.
Saxophone Ensemble — UA School of Music, Holsclaw Hall. Student recital. 7 p.m. April 14. Free. 621-2998.
UA Studio Jazz Ensemble — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Jazz performance. 7:30 p.m. April 16. Free. 621-2998.
Flute Studio Recital — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. 7 p.m. April 17. Free. 621-2998.
PCC Faculty Mark Nelson & Friends in Concert — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Recital Hall, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Mark Nelson, tuba; Marie Sierra, piano; with guests Kelly Thomas, euphonium; Michael Sherline, tuba; Raymond T. Ryder, piano; and Marya Giesey, violin, for tuba recital. 7-8:30 p.m. April 17. $5-$6. 206-6986.
Southern Arizona Piano Guild — Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way. Works by Couperin, Chopin, Minco and Stevenson and early Irish music. 7 p.m. April 17. Free. 327-5135.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Stars of the Symphony — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Featuring TSO ensemble and solo performances and TSO string orchestra led by concertmaster Steven Moeckel. 7:30 p.m. April 17. $50 in advance; $55 at the door.
Arizona Graduate Winds — UA School of Music, Holsclaw Hall. With Erica Schill, flute; Devin Gardner, oboe; Lisa Kachouee, clarinet; Jason Souliere, bassoon; J. Gregory Miller, horn. 7 p.m. April 18. Free. 621-2998.
Wayne Shen, Violin — UA School of Music, Room 232. Senior recital. 7 p.m. April 18. Free. 621-2998.
Jazz, World
The Jons — Club Congress. Latin, indie. With Latino Solido. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 11. $6.
Annual Spring Concert: "Music and Memories VI" — Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Julian and Friends Jazz Trio performs during silent auction/tea tasting; Paula Fan and Friends, including Tucson Symphony Concertmaster Steve Moeckel; Rueben Loya performs with Tucson High School's Rayos del Sol mariachi band. Benefits the Under Insured Cancer Patients' Endowment Fund. 6:30 p.m. April 12. Donations.
Damaris and Friends Showcase Concert — Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St. Damaris Drewry and friends. Vintage jazz to pop, Celtic, folk and original songs. All ages. 7-9 p.m. April 12. $18 in advance; $20 at door.
Paquita la del Barrio con Jenni Rivera — Casino del Sol's AVA. Latino feminist songs with lyrics that are aggressive toward macho attitudes and banda/corrido. All ages. 7 p.m. April 12. $40-$85.
San Pedro Blues — San Pedro Chapel, 5230 E. Fort Lowell Road. Professor Paul and Friends. $10 donation. Concert benefits Chapel Restoration Project. 3-4:30 p.m. April 13. 318-0219.
Great Ladies of Jazz, Blues and Swing — St. Philip's Plaza, 4380 N. Campbell Ave. Salute to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee. All ages. 6:30 p.m. April 13. $20; discounts. 903-1265.
Kirtan Concert with Donna De Lory — Yoga Oasis Central, 2631 N. Campbell Ave. Night of heart-expanding chanting. $18 in advance, at Yoga Oasis or Antigone Books; $22 at the door. 322-6142.
Booker T. and The MG's — Centennial Hall. Soul, instrumental band. All ages. 7:30 p.m. April 15. $20-$44.
UA Studio Jazz Ensemble — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. 7:30 p.m. April 16. Free.
Gabriel Ayala and Vince Redhouse — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Classical, jazz and flamenco on guitar and flute. 7 p.m. April 17. $18; $10 TCP members. 742-6455.
Molehill Orkestrah, Silver Fox, The Fans — Club Congress. Gypsy, Middle Eastern, klezmer and rock. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 18. Free.
Rock, Country
John de Roo — La Placita Village. Indie, alternative, folk. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 10. Free.
Saul Kaye — Nimbus. Acoustic. 21 and over. 4-7 p.m. April 10. $3.
Pacific Breeze — Park Place, south courtyard, 5890 E. Broadway. Classic retro. Donations to Habitat for Humanity. All ages. 5:30-8 p.m. April 10. Free. 748-1222.
Songwriter Showcase — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Acoustic, folk, Americana and rock performed by MJ Bishop, David D'Alessio and Patricia Morrison. All ages. 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 10. Free.
Top Dead Center — The Hut. Grateful Dead cover band. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 10. Free.
Redlands — Plush. Indie, rock, pop. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 10. Free. 798-1302.
Retro Rockets Concerts — Main Gate Square, Geronimo Plaza. On University Boulevard between Park and Euclid avenues. '60s rock and roll. All ages. 3:30-5:30 p.m. April 11. Free. 622-8613.
Christine Baze — University of Arizona Mall, across from the Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd. Cancer survivor is folk/rock musician and activist for raising awareness of cervical cancer. All ages. 5-6:30 p.m. April 11. Donations. 626-4828.
Battle Royale Finals — The Rock. 40 bands competed to win studio recording time, cash and prizes. All ages. Bar with ID. 6 p.m. April 11. $6 advance; $8 at door. 629-9211.
David D'Alessio, Kelley Dolan — Club Congress. Rock, singer/songwriter. 21 and over. 7 p.m. April 11. $3.
Bon Jovi — Jobing.com Arena, Glendale. Rock and roll. "Lost Highway Tour." All ages. 7:30 p.m. April 11. $14.35-$129.50, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.
Rod MacDonald — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Ballads, modern folk songs and commentaries. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 11. $5.
Sons of Orpheus — DesertView Performing Arts Center, SaddleBrooke. Male chorus. All ages. 7:30 p.m. April 11. $16 in advance; $20 at the door. 818-1000.
Chuck Maultsby and His Old Band — Nimbus. Country rock. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. April 11. $4.
Ghost Cow — The Hut. Desert rock. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 11. $3.
Scott H. Biram — Plush. Alternative country rock. With Tom Walbank, Hillstomp. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 11. $8, www.ticketweb.com.
Manopla, U.T.A., The Stripper Killers, Los Mari1Nos — Vaudeville Cabaret. Rock. 21 and over. April 12. $5. 622-3535.
Lavinia White, Stefan George — The 17th Street Market. Singer/songwriters perform. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 12. Free.
Second Annual UNgala: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — Centennial Hall. Dinner and dancing to New Orleans-inspired jazz, blues, swing band. Benefits UApresents. 6:30 p.m. April 12. $250.
Dominic Parry and Kings No More — GJs Coffeehouse, Northwest Community Friends Church, 5950 N. La Cañada Drive. Contemporary Christian music. All ages. 7-10 p.m. April 12. $2. 825-3317.
Souls Journey Sound Circle with Sound Master Darrell Hicks — Synchronicity Center, 1701 E. Lind Road. Sound-healing using voice, didgeridoo, rattles, crystal bows and drums. 7-9 p.m. April 12. $15 advance; $20 door. 409-8439.
Don and Victoria Armstrong — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Folk. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 12. $5. 663-5282.
Nahum — El Ojito Springs. Contemporary spiritual rock music. With Darrell Rodgers. All ages. 7:30 p.m. April 12. $7 in advance; $10 day of show, at www.elojitosprings.com.
Determined Luddites — Nimbus. Alternative, acoustic. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. April 12. $4.
Sunday Afternoon — The Hut. Adult alternative. With Spirit Familia. Afro Cuban/Latin. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 12. $5.
The Deludes — Plush. Rock. With Wolves Are Coming, The Provocative Whites. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 12. $5, www.ticketweb.com.
Rod MacDonald House Concert — Triangle L Ranch Bed & Breakfast, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. Balladeer/songwriter. All ages. 6-10 p.m. April 13. $10. 623-6732.
The Kate Becker Project — The Hut. Sultry jazz. With Loveland playing Americana and Courtney Robbins, singer/songwriter. 21 and over. 6 p.m. April 13. $4.
Podunk Nowhere — Plush. Acoustic duo. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 13. Free.
"How Great Thou Art" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band perform the gospel music of Elvis Presley. All ages. 3-5 p.m. April 14. $23.95. 886-9428.
Joey Belladonna of Anthrax — Club Congress. Rock. 21 and over. 6 p.m. April 14. $20 in advance, $25 day of show; www.ticketweb.com.
Scout Niblett — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Indie-folk, distorted rock. With Golden Boots. 21 and over. 9:45 p.m. April 14. $7, www.ticketweb.com.
17th Street Band Fundraiser for KXCI Radio — Barrio Brewing, 800 E. 16th St. The 17th Street Band includes Tom Kusian, Tom Walbank, Arthur Migliazza, Darryl Roles, Amochip Dabney Dustin Busch and Harvey Brooks. Blues and jazz. All ages. 7-9 p.m. April 15. $5. 791-BREW.
Pelican — Plush. Metal, rock. With El Ten Eleven. 21 and over. 9:45 p.m. April 15. $10, www.ticketweb.com.
Hedge Hog — Club Congress. Rock, pop with Chinese band. With Rebuilding the Rights of Statues, Young Mothers. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 16. $5.
Naïm Amor — Plush. French singer/guitarist/composer performs. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 16. Free.
Acero — Park Place, south courtyard, 5890 E. Broadway. Steel drum and Caribbean music. All ages. 5:30-8 p.m. April 17. Free. 748-1222.
The Subhumans with The Besmirchers, Blues and Last Act Of Defiance — The Rock. Rock. All ages. Bar with ID. 6:30 p.m. April 17. $12 in advance through Bookmans or Ticketmaster, 321-1000.
Mojo Gumbo — Nimbus. Acoustic blues. All ages. 7 p.m. April 17. $3.
Dimmu Borgir — The Rialto Theatre. Metal, death metal. All ages. 8 p.m. April 17. $23.50 in advance; $26 day of show.
SKITN — The Hut. Reggae, rock. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 17. Free.
Alejandro Marcovich of Caifanes — Plush. Latin American alternative rock. With Bradford Trojan. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 17. $15, www.ticketweb.com.
Tech N9ne — Rialto Theatre. Hip-hop. With Paul Wall, Ill Bill Intrinzik, CCs Crew. No one under age 6. 7:30 p.m. April 18. $31 advance; $36 day of show.
Running Hot, Rolling Stones Tribute Band — The Hut. With Rich Hopkins and Lisa Novak, Americana. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 18. $4.
American Android — Plush. Rock. With Sleepwalk A Robot, Sputnik Monroe. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 18. $5, www.ticketweb.com.
Out of Town
Candy Dulfer — Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix. Contemporary jazz. With Nick Colionne. All ages. 8 p.m. April 12. $55-$200.
Baby Bash, Pit Bull — Marquee Theatre, Tempe. Bilingual rappers co-headline a national tour. With Colorblind and Play N Skills. All ages. 6:30 p.m. April 10. $27 advance; $32 day of show, at www.luckymanonline.com.
The "Buzzin'" Tour — Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. Third Ave, Scottsdale. Rap, hip-hop. Shwayze and Cisco Adler, with Dirty Nasty and Andre Legacy. All ages. 8:30 p.m. April 10. $13, www.ticketforce.com. 1-480-945-5150.
David Wilcox — Rhythm Room Concert Club, Phoenix. Folk, rock. 21 and over. 6 p.m. April 11. $20.
Authority Zero — Marquee Theatre, Tempe. Rock. With Whole Wheat Bread, The Ringer, Underwater, Seconds To Breathe. All ages. 6:30 p.m. April 11. $17, www.luckymanonline.com.
Joe Saavedra — La Mision de San Miguel, Patagonia. Singer/songwriter, nueva cancion. 21 and over. 7:30 p.m. April 11. $5.
Outlaw Music Concert — The Dragoon Saloon, corner of Fifth and Toughnut, Tombstone. Includes The Wyatts, Creosote, Dan Simonis and the West Texas Millionaires, The Due West Trio, Bob Atkinson, Bone Creek. Noon-10 p.m. April 12. $10 advance; $15 at door. 1-520-250-7563.
Mae — Marquee Theatre, Tempe. Rock. With The Honorary Title, Between The Trees, Far-Less. All ages. 6:30 p.m. April 12. $15 advance; $17 day of show, www.luckymanonline.com.
Panic At The Disco — Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa. Emo punk/pop group. With Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound, Phantom Planet. All ages. 5:30 p.m. April 13. $26.
Jackson Browne — Mesa Arts Center, Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse, Mesa. Contemporary jazz, rock. All ages. 7:30 p.m. April 14. $43-58.
Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z — US Airways Center, Phoenix. R&B and rap. All ages. 7:30 p.m. April 15. $46-$122.
California Guitar Trio — Rhythm Room Concert Club, Phoenix. Instrumental rock. 21 and over. 8 p.m. April 15. $13.
Cat Power — Marquee Theatre, Tempe. Indie rock, alternative singer/songwriter. All ages. 7 p.m. April 17. $24 in advance at www.luckymanonline.com; $25 day of show.
Upcoming
Norfolk & Western with Weinland and Jose Saavedra, April 23, Plush. www.ticketweb.com
Kanye West, April 24, McKale Center. asua.arizona.eduas
Rush, May 1, Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
Sin Bandera, May 1, Desert Diamond Casino. www.ticketmaster.com
Avril Lavigne, May 2, Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
ZZ Top, May 7, Casino del Sol AVA. casinodelsol.ticketforce.com
Alan Jackson, May 15, Casino del Sol AVA. casinodelsol.ticketforce.com
The Devil Wears Prada, May 22, The Rock. www.ticketmaster.com
Tim McGraw, June 20, Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
George Michael, June 22, US Airways Center, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
Dance
Dancing by Moonlight — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre. Funhouse Movement Theater presents works by choreographers Lee Anne Hartley, John M. Wilson and Beth Braun. 8-10 p.m. April 11-12. $10-$12 in advance; $12-$14 at the door. 749-1221.
Farmers markets
Sierra Vista Farmers Market — Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista. Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays. 1-520-378-2973.
Tubac Farmers Market — Plaza de Anza, next to Tubac. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. 398-2506.
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — Northeast corner of West Speedway and North Riverview Boulevard, between Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind and El Rio Neighborhood Center. 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525.
University of Arizona — West end of the UA Mall. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 621-4550.
El Barrio Farmers Market — 1001 S. Sixth Ave. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. 792-0747.
El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue, Downtown. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 326-7810.
Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 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. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.
San Manuel Farmers Market — In front of the Community Presbyterian Church, 801 McNab Parkway, San Manuel. 8-11 a.m. Saturdays. 1-520-385-4463.
Civano Artisans and Farmers Market — Civano Nursery, 5301 S. Houghton Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 248-9218.
St. Philip's Plaza Farmers Market — 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. 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
2008 Wildcat Powwow — Bear Down Field, at Fourth Street and Cherry Avenue. Traditional drumming, dancing, food and vendors. 5 p.m.-midnight April 11; 11 a.m.-midnight April 12. $5, discounts available. www.wildcatpowwow. bravehost.com. 621-3835.
Spring Fling — Rillito Park Race Track, 4502 N. First Ave. Carnival rides, food and entertainment. 4 p.m.-midnight April 10-11; noon-midnight April 12; noon-6 p.m. April 13. $5, discounts available. $1 parking. springfling.arizona.edu. 621-5610.
SAHBA Home and Patio Show — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Exhibitors display information on remodeling, home improvement, landscaping and solar power. Entertainment, cooking demonstrations, safety seminars and lectures. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 11-12; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13. $7; discounts available. 795-3025.
Fish Fry — American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona. 5-7 p.m. April 11. $8. 762-5652.
Tombstone Rose Festival — Rose Tree Museum, 118 S. Fourth St., Tombstone. Tribute to the world's largest rose bush. Festivities include 8 a.m. pancake breakfast, 10 a.m. basket lunch auction, 11 a.m. Rose Festival Parade, all-day psychic fair. Vigilettes perform at Schieffelin Hall at 7 p.m. April 12. Most events free. 1-520-457-3326.
Car Show and Sock Hop — Marshall Elementary School, 9066 E. 29th St. Sponsored by the Marshall PTA. DJ music, jumping castles, hula hoop, food, cake walk, dance contest, and the teacher "Kiss-A-Pig" finale. Noon-3 p.m. April 12. $5-$15. 731-4900.
Roughstock Rodeo — Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road at the Coors Light Arena. 4-6 p.m. $8 adults, $5 kids; special-event ticket, $19.95 adults, $13.95 kids ages 4-11, includes park activities and rodeo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 12. 883-0100.
Culture Craft Saturday: Southwest Sound-Off — Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. Traditional instruments, animal and nature sounds. Also,make an ocarina (clay whistle). 1-4 p.m. April 12. Free. 626-2973.
Outlaw Music Concert — The Dragoon Saloon, corner of Fifth and Toughnut, Tombstone. Includes The Wyatts, Creosote, Dan Simonis and the West Texas Millionaires, The Due West Trio, Bob Atkinson, Bone Creek and more. www.tombstone.org. noon-10 p.m. April 12. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. 1-520-250-7563.
Toy Train Museum Open House — Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum, 3975 N. Miller Ave. Hands-on floor trains, exhibits, memorabilia and a World War II vintage caboose. 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 13. Donations. 888-2222.
The Original Creative Festival — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. A product and supply festival for sewing, quilting, needle arts and craft consumers. Pre-show, hands-on workshops begin April 16 and require advance registration. Demonstrations and seminars will continue throughout the festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 17-19. $8-$16. www.pcmexpo.com. 1-800-472-6476.
Pima County Fair — Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road. Carnival games and rides, entertainment, exhibits, food court. Opening night 6 p.m. April 17. Continues 11 a.m. weekdays (except Tuesdays); 10 a.m. weekends and Tuesdays, through April 27. $7; $2 kids 6-10; $5 parking. 762-9100.
Pio Fest 2008 — Pio Decimo Center, 848 S. Seventh Ave. Food, music, and games for all ages. Benefits child care and youth programs. 4:30-7:30 p.m. April 17. $1; Donations. 624-0551.
Fitness
Put Play in Your Day: YMCA Healthy Kids Day! — Jacobs YMCA Community Center, 1010 W. Lind St. Sports demonstrations, carnival games, healthy snack samples, special guests, summer camp registration. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12. Free. 888-7716.
Wellness and Water Safety Fair — Terra Del Sol Aquatic Club and Park, 6718 E. Calle Marte. Hosted by the Tigershark Swim Club. Pool and water safety demonstrations by Red Cross certified life guards, bicycle helmet safety, demonstrations by the Tucson Fire Department, presentations on injury prevention and a variety of general wellness exhibitors for all ages. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12. Free. 269-9080.
Fleet Feet TMC Catalina State Park Trail Run — Oracle Road, Milepost 81, Oro Valley. 5.5-mile run, $40; and 11-mile run, $50. 7:30 a.m. April 12. 797-7867. everyoneruns.net.
Spring Cross-Country Classic — Lincoln Park, 3955 S. Pantano Road, just south of Escalante. 7:30 a.m. women's 5K and 8:15 a.m. men's 5K. April 19. $7-10. azroadrunners.org. 326-9383.
Tour of the Tucson Mountains — Start and finish at Marana Town Hall, 13251 N. Lon Adams Road. 6:30 a.m. 70 mile ride; 8:30 a.m. 27 mile ride. April 27. For fees visit, www.perimeterbicycling.com. 745-2033.
Tucson Heart Group Cinco de Mayo 10K Run and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk — Cholla High School, 2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 7 a.m. May 4. $20-$30. 326-9383. azroadrunners.org
Night life
Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza — 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Live jazz, 7-10 Saturdays; Ed DeLucia Trio, 6-9 Fridays; Sunday brunch 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. 232-0101.
Antonio's — 2231 S. Fourth Ave. DJ music, 9 Wednesdays; live waila music, 8:30-1:30 Fridays-Sundays. 884-8086.
Arizona Inn — 2200 E. Elm St. Piano bar, 6-10 nightly. 325-1541.
Asylum — 121 E. Congress St. '80s electronica and techno, Mondays; industrial, EBM and electronica, Tuesdays; drum and bass, Wednesdays; Britpop and indie, Thursdays; '80s, new wave and Britpop, Fridays; industrial, electro, noise, synthpop, Saturdays. All showtimes 8-2. 882-8949.
Auld Dubliner — 800 E. University Blvd. Live music, 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays; Irish jam, 4 Sundays. 206-0323.
Bar Toma! — El Charro East, 6310 E. Broadway. Latin DJ music, 10 Saturdays. 745-1922.
Bashful Bandit — 3686 E. Speedway. Acoustic open mic night, 8 Wednesdays. 795-8996.
Bamboo Room — China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Jazz, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays; Dixieland, 8-11 Tuesdays. 327-6646.
Belushes Bar and Grill — 1112 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Fridays-Saturdays. 903-9039.
Bluefin Seafood Bistro — 7053 N. Oracle Road. Jazz, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays.531-8500.
Bo-Jangles Saloon — 5244 S. Nogales Highway. Norteño music, 9 Fridays-Sundays. 889-6161.
Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9 April 11 and 18. 690-0991.
Branding Iron North — 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 690-0991.
Brat's Bar & Grill — 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Billy Templeton and The Legends Band, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 578-0341.
C-Note Lounge — 1302 W. Roger Road. Greg Spivey Band, 8:30-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 888-1331.
Cactus Moon Cafe — 5470 E. Broadway. Live country music, 9 Thursdays; country DJ with Top 40 mix, 9 Fridays; DJ music, Saturdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays. 748-0049.
Cascade Lounge — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. DJ with '80s music, 10 Thursdays; Katy and Doug Martin, 5:30 Mondays-Fridays. 299-2020.
Casablanca Mansion — 283 N. Stone Ave. Live music, 9:30 Saturdays. 624-5571.
Casa Vicente — 375 S. Stone Ave. Classical guitar, 7 Thursdays; flamenco, 8 Fridays and Saturdays; Ismael Barajas, 6:30 Sundays; piano, 7 Tuesdays; tango, 7 Wednesdays. 884-5253.
Che's Lounge — 350 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 10:30-2 Saturdays. 623-2088.
Club Congress — 311 E. Congress St. DJ Matt McCoy and Dewtron, 9 Saturdays; DJ Sean T, 9 Mondays. 622-8848.
Chicago Bar — 5954 E. Speedway. Live music nightly. 748-8169.
Club V — 6211 E. Speedway. Hip-hop DJ music, 8 Tuesdays and 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 733-1231.
Colors Food & Spirits — 5305 E. Speedway. Cabaret open mic night hosted by Liz McMahon and piano with Marilyn Harris, 7 Wednesdays. 323-1840.
DV8 — 5851 E. Speedway. DJ Top 40 music, 9 Thursdays; DJ Latin, Top 40, hip-hop and other dance music, 8 Fridays; DJ Top 40 music, 8 Saturdays. 885-3030.
Dakota Cafe — 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Scott Peterson, 6 April 12. 298-7188.
Delectables — 533 N. Fourth Ave. Sunset piano bar/jazz jam with Jeff Cole, 6-9 Wednesdays. 884-9289.
Eddie's Cocktails — 8510 E. Broadway. Country music with Dust Devils, 8-1 Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays. 290-8750.
El Mezón del Cobre — 2960 N. First Ave. Live mariachi music, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. 791-0977.
El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity— 340 N. Fourth Ave. Open mic, 7 Wednesdays. 624-4800.
El Parador Restaurant and Cantina — 2744 E. Broadway. Descarga, 10-2 Fridays; alternating Saturdays, Salsarenge and DJ Johnny Bongo, 10-2. 881-2744.
Famous Sam's — 3010 W. Valencia Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 883-8888.
Famous Sam's — 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live music, 8:30 Fridays. 292-0492.
Famous Sam's — 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 296-1245.
Guadalajara Grill — 1730 E. Prince Road. Latin trio, 6-9 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays; mariachi, 6-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 323-1022.
Hacienda del Sol — 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Stephen George, April 10 and 17; Sarava, April 11; Kristin Chandler, April 12; Rosco, April 13; Rum Venga, April 18. Shows start at 6:30. 529-3500.
Hideout — 3000 S. Mission Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. Mexican and Tex-Mex. 791-0515.
Hideout Bar and Grill — 1110 S. Sherwood Village Drive. Live music, 9:30 Saturdays. 885-6443.
Iguana Cafe — 210 E. Congress St. Live music, 8 Fridays; DJ music, 8 Saturdays. 882-5140.
Irish Pub — 9155 E. Tanque Verde Road. Live music, 8 Fridays. 749-2299.
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 p.m. during Sunday brunch. 623-8659.
La Parrilla Suiza — 2720 N. Oracle Road. Mariachi music, 7-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 624-4300.
La Parrilla Suiza — 4250 W. Ina Road. Mariachi music, 6:30-8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. 572-7200.
Lariat Steakhouse & Saloon — 16666 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. Country Club Band, 8 Fridays and Saturdays. 825-9907.
Li'l Abner's Steakhouse — 8500 N. Silverbell Road. Country music with Dean Armstrong and the Arizona Dance Hands, 8-10 Fridays and Saturdays; Titan Valley Warheads, 6-10 Sundays. 744-2800.
Maverick King of Clubs — 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. Jadi Norris Band, 8:30 Thursdays; Robert Moreno Band, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; Full House, 8:30 Tuesdays; Vince Moreno and Sundown, 9 Wednesdays. 298-0430.
McMahon's Prime Steakhouse — 2959 N. Swan Road. Piano music, 7-10 nightly in the piano lounge. 327-2333.
Michelangelo Ristorante Italiano — 420 W. Magee Road. Jazz with Forest, 6:30-8 Thursdays.
Miguel's — 5900 N. Oracle Road. John Ronstadt, Jed Paradies, Arthur Statman, Scott Black, 7:30 Saturdays. 887-3777.
Montgomery's Grill & Saloon — 13190 E. Colossal Cave Road. Live music, 8 Saturdays. 762-0081.
Music Box — 6951 E. 22nd St. DJ AJ, 9, Fridays and Saturdays. 747-1421.
North Shore — 6255 E. Golf Links Road. Sit'nreal, 8 Thursdays. 571-8384.
O'Malleys on Fourth — 247 N. Fourth Ave. '80s and Gentlemen, 10 Thursdays. 623-8600.
O'Shaughnessy's — 2200 N. Camino Principal. Desert Thunder, 8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. 296-7464.
Old Father Inn — 4080 W. Ina Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. 744-1200.
Old Town Artisans — 201 N. Court Ave. Cinderbridge, 6 April 11; Jamie O'Brien, noon April 12. 623-6024.
Old Pueblo Grille — 60 N. Alvernon Way. Jazz with Pete Swan Trio, 7-10 Sundays. 326-6000.
Palo Verde Bar and Grill — 5801 S. Palo Verde Road. Live music, 9 Saturdays. 294-9496.
Pearl — 445 W. Wetmore Road. DJ dance music, 5-1 Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-2 Fridays-Sundays. 888-8084.
Piazza Gavi — 5415 N. Kolb Road. Rebecca Carlson Jazz Trio, 7 Wednesdays. 577-1099.
Rainbow Planet Coffee House — 606 N. Fourth Ave. Eric Hyman, 8 April 10; Courtney Robbins and Angie Evans, 8 April 11. 620-1770.
Ric's Cafe — 5605 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 577-7272.
River's Edge Lounge — 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Country music with Bonecreek, 9-2 Fridays- Saturdays. 887-9027.
Sharks — 256 E. Congress St. Reggaeton and electronica music with DJ, 9 Fridays. 791-9869.
Shelter Lounge — 4155 E. Grant Road. DJ Clint, 8 Sundays. 326-1345.
Shot in the Dark — 121 E. Broadway. Acoustic set with Mark Bockel, 6 Fridays; open mic, 7:30 Wednesdays. 882-5544.
Sullivan's Steakhouse — 1785 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6 nightly. Roscoe Freund and Matt Mitchell, 8:30 Wednesdays. 299-4275.
Surly Wench Pub — 424 N. Fourth Ave. Wasted Aces, 9:30 April 18. 882-0009.
Thirsty's Neighborhood Grill and Bar — 2442 N. Pantano Road. Desert Bluegrass Association jam, 4 Sundays. 885-6585.
VFW Post — 1150 N. Beverly Ave. Oldies dance music with Bob Kay, 5 Sundays. 881-0184.
Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road. Lookout Bar & Grille: Solid Gold disco night, 7:30 Thursdays; live music, 8:30-11:30 Fridays and Saturdays. Gold Room: Joe Bourne, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. brunch and 7-9 p.m. Sundays.297-1151.
Wildcat House — 1801 N. Stone Ave. Tejano dance mix, 8 Saturdays; Vinyl Scream, 9 Wednesdays. 622-1302.
Wooden Nickel Tavern — 1908 S. Country Club Road. DJ dance music, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 323-8830.
Outdoors
Events are free or free with park admission unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional.
Wildflowers: What's Blooming — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through April. 742-6455.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Join a park naturalist for an "off the trail" adventure. Call to confirm. 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. April 10-12. 733-5158.
Childrens Drumming Circle — The 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. "Keeping Up the Rhythm" drumming circle for ages 7-12 with Cliff Berrien and Solange Monette. 4-4:30 p.m. through May 30. 624-8821, Ext. 147.
Desert Discovery Hike — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Hike with a park naturalist. Bring water and a snack. 10 a.m.-noon April 11. 733-5153.
Twilight Walk at Feliz Paseos Park — Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. Naturalist- guided stroll. Open to all ages and abilities. 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 11. 615-7855.
Tucson Mountain Park Birding Walk — Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Birding expert John Higgins leads bird walk. Bring plenty of water. 7:30-9:30 a.m. April 12. 615-7855.
Cholla Bud Harvest — Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Participate in a century-old Sonoran Desert springtime ritual of harvesting cholla buds. Group will collect bounty from a site near the museum, then prepare it along with other traditional foods such as tepary beans and nopalitos. Also, experiment making drinks with sweet "tunas." 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12. $57; $52 ASDM members. 883-3086.
Discovering Nature's Treasures (Compass Activity) — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Explore park using a map and compass. 9-10:30 a.m. April 12. 615-7855.
Fitness Boot Camp — Sonoran Spa at Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. Sara Swain from Fitness Together hosts full-body workout outdoors. Reservations required. 9-10 a.m. Saturdays. $10 per class. 917-2467.
Tucson's Bone and Sinew: Southern Pacific Railroad Men and Women — Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St. William Kalt III talks on early-20th-century Tucson rail life. Includes brunch. 9 a.m.-noon April 12. $25; $20 members. 617-1153.
Pollinators in Peril: Threats to North American Pollinating Animals and Their Plants — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Preregistration requested. 10 a.m.-noon. April 12. $8; $4 TCP members. 742-6455.
Zen Gardening Seminar — Urban Garden & Home, 3751 E. Fort Lowell Road. Landscape designer Rod McKenna-Johnson. Call to reserve spot. 10-11 a.m. April 12. 326-8393.
Third Annual Youth Take Back the Night — Catalina Park, 900 N. Fourth Ave. Community protest against sexual assault and domestic violence. Testimonials, art, a candlelight vigil, marching and other activities.6-9 p.m. April 15. 327-1171.
Screenings
Sunday Night at the Movies — St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road. "To Live" (Ikiru), directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Gong Li. Potluck dinner with film, discussion to follow. 5 p.m. April 13. Bring dish to share. 299-9063.
Film Festival: "Influences" — Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1200 N. Campbell Ave. Films followed by discussion. Films showing at 1:30 p.m.: "Tsotsi," April 16; "Music of the Heart," April 18; "The Queen," April 21; "The Lives of Others," April 24; Film showing at 2:30 p.m.: "Opal Dream," April 29 with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. $8 for series includes dinner on April 29 or $1 per film, $4 for dinner. 327-6521.
Mondo Mondays — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. "Killer Klowns From Outer Space." 8 p.m. April 14. $2. 795-0844.
Shopping
Big Barn Sale and Free Nature Walk — Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. A variety of gently used items. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12. Free. 579-7094.
Spring Rummage Sale — Hope United Methodist Church, 6740 S. Santa Clara Ave. 7 a.m.-noon. April 12. Free. 294-1824.
Annual Spring Art Festival — Mira Vista Resort, a clothing optional resort, 7501 N. Wade Road. More than 30 vendors, live music, food. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 12. Free admission. 744-2355.
Overton Art Group Show and Sale — Northwest Community Friends Church, 5950 N. La Cañada Drive. An artist reception will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Show times: 2-4 p.m. April 12 and 13; April 19 and 20; April 26 and 27. Free. 887-2060.
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival — Ventana Village Shopping Center, southwest corner of East Sunrise Drive and North Kolb Road. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 12-13. 390-4153.
Civano Community Art Show — Inn at Civano, 10448 E. Seven Generations Way. Crafts, metal, jewelry, quilts, authors, poets, music and bake sale. A portion of proceeds benefits Aging in Community (AIC). 1-4:30 p.m. April 13. Free, donations accepted. 296-5428.
Theater
"Arizona Smith and the Relic of Doom, or Safari so Good!" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Musical comedy. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through May 31. $16.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
Agatha Christie's "Spiders Web" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through May 4. $14-$17. 327-4242.
"Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard — Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 S. Sixth Ave. The scenes shift back and forth between the 19th century and the present. 7:30 p.m. April 10-12; 1:30 p.m. April 13. $19; $16 on Thrifty Thursday; discounts available. 882-0555.
Disney's "High School Musical" — Santa Rita High School auditorium, 3951 S. Pantano Road. Presented by Santa Rita's Musical Theatre program. 7 p.m. April 10-12. $8-$10; cash or check only with ID only. 731-7680.
"Area 51" — Salpointe Catholic High School's Corcoran Theatre, 1545 E. Copper St. Musical comedy by Daniel O'Brien filled with wild tunes and crazy characters. 7:30 p.m. April 10-11; 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 12; 2 p.m. April 13. $8; discounts available. 547-4469.
"Red Noses" — Zuzi's Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Black Death rages in France in 1348. Presented by Rogue Theatre. 7:30 p.m. April 10-12; 2 p.m. April 13. Pre-show begins 15 minutes before curtain. $18; Pay-What-You-Will Night April 10. $1 per ticket service charge for Visa. 551-2053.
"Buried Child" — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize winner. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through April 20. $12; discounts available. 206-6986.
"The Clean House" — Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Off-Broadway hit written by Sarah Ruhl, a McArthur Genius Award winner. 7:30 p.m. April 10-11; 8 p.m. April 12; 2 and 7 p.m. April 13; 7:30 p.m. April 15; 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 16; 7:30 p.m. April 17-18; continues through April 26. $26-$50. 622-2823.
Boys R Us — Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave. Gender performance troupe kicks off the fund-raising season to help support IDKE, the International Drag King Extravaganza, to be hosted in Tucson in 2009. Dance party afterward with DJ Shorty. Age 21 and older. 10-11:30 p.m. April 11-12. $7 at door; $10 in advance with reserved seats; $12 weekend pass; $18 weekend reserved. 304-2155.
"Closer" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Etcetera, LTW's Late Night Series, presents this work by Patrick Marber, produced by the University of Arizona's Students on Stage. Play has fundamental differences from the movie. Ages 18 and over. 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, April 11-26. $8-$11. 327-4242.
"The Twilight of the Golds" — Catalina Players Theatre, Academy Hall, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. Play by Jonathan Tolins. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through April 26. $15; discounts available. 409-8407.
"Tinsel Town" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Comedy. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through April 20. $18; discounts. 326-6800.
Magic and Music Dinner Show — O'Shaughnessy's Steakhouse & Piano Bar, 2400 N. Camino Principal. Master illusionist Gene Collins and comedian Michael De Shalit. 6-9 p.m. April 13. $32 dinner and show; $15 show only. 296-7464.
"Princess Furball" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Interactive musical suitable for all ages. 1-2 p.m. Sundays through May 25. $5-$8. 327-4242.
"Urinetown" — UA Marroney Theatre, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Arizona Repertory Theatre presents the musical. Previews: 1:30 p.m. April 13 and 7:30 p.m. April 14. 7:30 p.m. April 16-19; continues through May 4. $26; discounts available; previews are $17. 621-1162.
"Summertime" — Marroney Theatre, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Presented by UA Theatre Arts Workshop Series. Is love between two people possible today? Contains mature themes, adult content and language. 8 p.m. April 17-19; 2 p.m. April 20. $4. 621-1162.
Visual arts
Exhibits opening through April 18.
Espresso Art — 942 E. University Blvd. Photographs taken in Japan and Nicaragua by Karen Wright, April 12-25. Reception: 7 p.m. April 12. 622-8613.
Joseph Gross Gallery — UA School of Fine Art, 1030 N. Olive Road. "2008 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition," mixed-media works by UA students. April 10-May 18. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. April 17. 626-4215.
Max Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Glassblower and Sonoran Glass instructor Doug Frates exhibits his works, April 10-24. Reception: 5-8 p.m. April 10. 529-7349.
Northwest Community Friends Church — 5950 N. La Cañada Drive. Pima County Parks and Recreation's Overton Art Group will hold a show and sale, April 13-27. Reception: 2-4 p.m. April 27. 887-2060.
Superior Courthouse Gallery — 110 W. Congress St. Students who attend the TUSD Teenage Parent Alternative Middle/High School display their artwork and writings, through April 25. 225-4900.
Temple Gallery — 330 S. Scott Ave. "Wish You Were Here: Vintage Tucson Postcards," historic postcards representing Tucson in the 1930s and 1940s, April 11-May 30. Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 11. 624-7370.
Tubac Center of the Arts — 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. "The Human Element," a juried exhibition of mixed-media, April 11-May 18. Reception: 4:30-7 p.m. April 11. 398-2371.
Ventana Medical Sytems, Inc. Gallery — 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley. "2008 Art in Oro Valley Contest and Exhibition" is a collaborative two-dimensional exhibit with more than 30 local artists presenting their interpretation of "people." April 11-May 30. 797-3959.
Wilde Meyer Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. "Beyond Blossoms," contemporary interpretations of florals and spring by Germana Federico, Judy Feldman, Gregg Rochester, Alix Stefan and Lawrence Taylor, April 10-May 1. Reception: 5-7 p.m. April 10. 615-5222.
Ongoing
ABA Gallery — Alliance Bank of Arizona, 4703 E. Camp Lowell Drive. "Remembering China," pigmented color inkjet prints by Tucson photographer Cy Lehrer, continuing through May 1. 784-6021.
Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery — 12325 E. Roger Road. Expressionist Bernita Barfield exhibits oil and palette knife paintings, through April 23. 749-3718.
Artist of the Month Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. "A Moment in Kabul," photographs taken in Afghanistan by Margaret Halaby, through May 5. Reception: noon-1:30 p.m. April 13. 748-1551.
ArtCulture Partnership — 951 E. 35th St. "Pluralties: Artists in Residence,"photographic and collage works by Sofia Blue, Giada Gallo, Eric Holm and Deman Quiroz, through April 26. 792-3617.
ArtsEye — 3550 E. Grant Road. "American Cowgirl," photographs by Jamie Williams, through May 16. 325-0260.
Back Alley Gallery — The Station, 1395 W. American Ave., Oracle. "Open Air," a two-person exhibit with paintings by Diana Stirling and photos Beth Ann Krueger, through April 30. 1-520-896-9005.
Bear's Path Gallery — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Beginnings," oil paintings of spring and other beginnings by local, emerging artists, through May 10. 760-1416.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum — 37615 U.S. 60, Superior. Bob Estrin landscape photographs, through April 30. Lecture/Q&A: 2 p.m. April 13 ; workshop: 2 p.m. April 27 (both events are $17.50 each, with discounts available). 1-520-689-2811.
Campus Christian Center Art Gallery — UA campus, 715 N. Park Ave. "Show-&-Tell," photos by Tucson artist Amy Wakefield, through May 16. 623-7575.
Colores Gallery — 7100 Main St., Scottsdale. "Group Show," mixed-media art by Linda Carter Holman, Alix Stefan, Ryan Hale, Thom Ross, Mitch Henderson, through April 30. 1-480-947-1489.
Community Long Gallery — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. "Hidden Trails," abstract paintings by Francheskaa, through May 25. 647-0900.
Conrad Wilde Gallery — 210 N. Fourth Ave. "Lyrical Abstraction," new paintings by Emilia Arana, through April 26. Reception: 6-9 p.m. April 12. 622-8997.
Dada Contemporary Art — 439 N. Sixth Ave. "Desert Vernacular," metal sculptures by Davison Koenig, through May 24. 275-9952.
Davis Dominguez Gallery — 154 E. Sixth St. "40th Anniversary Celebration Rancho Linda Vista Artists' Colony, Oracle, Ariz." More than 35 painters, sculptors and photographers present their work through May 10. 629-9759.
DeGrazia's Little Gallery — 6300 N. Swan Road. "After the Rain," painted works by Catherine Eyde, through April 4. 299-9191.
Dinnerware Artspace — 264 E. Congress St. "We Make the Road by Walking," photographic prints by Sama Alshaibi and sculpture by Beth Krensky, through April 26. 792-4503.
The Drawing Studio — 33 S. Sixth Ave. "In and Around Tucson," offers plein-air works in watercolor by TDS teacher Ellen Fountain and her students, through April 26. 620-0947.
Edge of the Earth Gallery — 901 N. 13th Ave. "The Descent of Man," mixed-media sculptures by Shindalini, through May 31. 358-3660.
El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity — 340 N. Fourth Ave. "Coppelia's View," photography by Coppelia Tarantal, an HIV/AIDS educator in Namibia, through April 30. Also, the black-and-white photography of Michael Hyatt, through April 13; and "Arizona 911 From New York to Nogales," by Neil Bernstein, through June 1. 624-4800.
Eric Firestone Gallery — 4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. "Enrique Montenegro: American Modernist," selected paintings, through April 26. 1-480-990-1037.
Etherton Gallery — 135 S. Sixth Ave. "Notes From the Interior: James Reed, Mayme Kratz and Jack Spender," paint, photography and distressed surfaces, through June 7. 624-7370.
Fulton-Hayden Memorial Art Gallery — Amerind Foundation Museum, 2100 N. Amerind Road, Dragoon. "Living Icons," portraits, through June 19. 1-520-586-3666.
Galleria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. Latin American and Caribbean acrylic and oil paintings, through April 18. 319-1262.
Galeria Mistica — 2318 S. Fourth Ave. "Guardians, Angels and The Light," watercolor and oil paintings by Gary A. Williams, through June 8. 622-8000.
Gallery at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park — 3482 E. River Road. "Fiberart" by Betsy Farmer and Nancy Polster, through May 3. Reception: 1-3 p.m. April 13. 232-1201 or 514-1438.
Gallery at the Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. "A Natural Investigation," photographs of potted cacti by Kate Breakey, through April 27. Call for viewing. 326-9686, Ext. 16.
Griffonage Studios — 270 E. Congress St. "Dessins Petits/Small Drawings" by Laura LaFave, through April 26. 623-3323.
Ironwood Gallery — Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. "Outside In," 90 paintings painted the day of the opening reception. Exhibit runs through May 18. 883-3024.
JCC Fine Arts Gallery — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Argentine Jewish photographer Marcelo Brodsky's photos of personal and national history, through May 30. 577-9393.
Max Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Mixed-media with Sandra Brestel, Beverly Nichols and Cynthia Reid, through April 5. 529-7349.
Mesa Contemporary Arts — 1 E. Main St., Mesa. "Dawson: Thirty Years," John Dawson portrait paintings, through Aug. 3. 1-480-644-6500.
Mo's Gallery — 3650 E. Fort Lowell Road. "Trolleys and Other Heavy Metal," watercolors by William Dubin, through April 15. Reception: 6-8 p.m. March 29. 795-8226.
Mountain Shadow Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. New works by Arizona artist David Johns, through April 12. 577-6301.
MOCA on the Plaza — 149 N. Stone Ave. "Arid Zones/Zones Arides," through April 26. 624-5019.
Obsidian Gallery — 4320 N. Campbell Ave. Mixed-media exhibit of sculpture, baskets and jewelry by Mary Fischer, Susan Gutt, Talya Baharal and Terri Logan, through May 8. 577-3598.
Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery — 711 S. Sixth Ave. "Bobtanicals" features botanical sculptures by Bob and Laurie Kliss, through April 30. 884-7404.
Pima Community College, Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery — 2202 W. Anklam Road. "Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition," works by emerging artists from all PCC campuses,through May 2. 206-6942.
Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop — 218 E. Sixth St. "Gods and Heroes," photographs by guest artists, including Cathy Murphy and Michael Hyatt. Murphy will feature photos of Cesar Chavez, through May 3. 881-5335.
Sanders Galleries — 6420 N. Campbell Ave. Book-cover and movie-poster portraits by John Solie, through April 18. 299-1763.
Stone Avenue Gallery — 2007 N. Stone Ave. "SAWG in the Sun," Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild all-member show, through April 18. 624-1288.
The Tang Gallery — 32 Main St., Bisbee. "Canyonlands," oil and acrylic paintings and photographs of Northern Arizona and Southern Utah canyons, through May 22. 1-520-432-5824.
Tangerine Gallery — 2522 E. Fort Lowell Road. "Sculptural Odyssey: A Gallery and Garden Exhibition," works by Steven Derks, Ed Davenport and Bryan Crow, through May 17. Artist talk: 326-5028.
Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "The Getzwiller Navajo Churro Collection: Tradition and Innovation," rugs and wearable art, through May 18. Also, "John Watt: Portraits of Navajo Land," oil paintings, through April 22. Free with park admission: $7; discounts. 742-6455.
Toscana Studio and Gallery — 9040 N. Oracle Road. "Colors of the Southwest," mixed-media artwork of the Southern Arizona Artists Guild, through May 16. 575-1445.
Trico Electric Cooperative Lobby — 8600 N. Tangerine Road. Western Federation of Watercolor Societies exhibit, through April 6. 682-4488.
Tucson International Airport — 7150 S. Tucson Blvd. Lower Link Gallery: "Subtleties," mixed-media by Susan Cummings and Ann Taylor-Lopez, through May 31. Upper Link Gallery: "Making a Point: An Exhibit of Cast-Paper Paintings" by Ron Nelson, three-dimensional images, through April 30. 573-8187.
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block — 140 N. Main Ave. "Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation 2," through May 11. Museum admission: $8; discounts. 624-2333, Ext. 109.
UA Mineral Museum — Flandrau: The UA Science Center, East University Boulevard and North Cherry Avenue. The Hubert C. de Monmonier Collection, "An Unknown Treasure Comes to Tucson," through May 31. $5; discounts available. 621-4227.
UA Museum of Art — 1031 N. Olive Road. "Robert McCall: Imagination Unbound," poster art of spaceflight, through Aug. 10. Also, "Goya's Mastery in Prints: Los Caprichos," 80 aquatint etchings by Francisco de Goya that satirize human behavior, through June 8. 621-7567.
UA Union Gallery — 1303 E. University Blvd., third floor. "On Our Own Time,"mixed-media exhibit presented by the University of Arizona Staff Advisory Council, through April 18. 621-6142
Et Cetera
Seeking Craft Show Vendors — Abbie Loveland Tuller School, 5870 E. 14th St. Seeking artists to sell their arts and crafts at local event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19. Call for details. $25 for booth rental. 747-1142.
Lynda Hartigan — Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road. UA's School of Art Visiting Artist and Scholar Series presents the chief curator of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass. Hartigan has curated the traveling retrospective, "Joseph Cornell: Navigating the Imagination." 621-7968.
Ventana Village Spring Art Festival — Ventana Village Shopping Center, Sunrise Drive and North Kolb Road. More than 70 artists display their work, which includes gourd art and fiber art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 12, 13. 390-4153.
"Only a Fadograph of a Yestern Scene: Civil War Photographs as History" — Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road. Alan Trachtenberg will lecture on commemorative uses of the pictures in the 1912 10-volume "Photographic History of the Civil War," published on the 50th anniversary of the conflict. 5:30 p.m. April 17. 621-7968.
Civano Community Art Show — Inn at Civano, 10448 E. Seven Generations Way. Crafts, poets and music are featured. 1-4:30 p.m. April 13. 296-5428.
Caliente listings compilied by Johanna Eubank, Cina Fell, Rutha Grigsby and Linda Velazquez.
Where is that? Here's where you can catch your favorite band.
Concert venues
Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail 647-0980.
Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway 770-3690.
Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road 883-1700.
Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-3341.
Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 622-8848.
DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, Country Club Road, just north of 22nd Street 791-4873, Ext. 0.
Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. 1-520-294-7777, press 2, press 1.
El Ojito Springs Center for
Creativity, 340 N. Fourth Ave., 624-4800.
Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. 547-3040.
Freedom Inn at Ventana Canyon, 5660 N. Kolb Road. 577-6940.
Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. 232-3544.
The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. 623-3200.
Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road 663-5282.
F.O.P. Lodge "The Lodge on Dodge," 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Presented by Green Fire. 795-2101.
La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. 547-3338.
Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. 488-7024.
Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. 745-9175.
Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. 798-1298.
Proscenium Theatre at Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. 206-6986.
Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 740-1000.
The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. 629-9211.
SaddleBrooke's DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. 818-1000.
St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421.
17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. 624-8821, Ext. 145.
Stevie Eller Dance Theater, 1737 E. University Blvd. 621-1162.
Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave. 882-0009.
University of Arizona School of Music, (Crowder Hall, Holsclaw Hall, Marroney Theatre, Tornabene Theatre) University of Arizona Fine Arts Complex, Park Avenue and Speedway 621-1162.
Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. 622-3535.
Road Trip
Cafe Roka, 35 Main St., Bisbee. 1-520-432-5153.
Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. 1-602-267-1600.
Cricket Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. 1-602-254-7200.
Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. 1-602-379-2800.
Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. 1-623-772-3200.
La Mision de San Miguel, 335 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. 1-520-604-0604
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. 1-480-829-0607.
Mesa Amphitheatre, 201 W. Center St. Mesa. 1-480-644-2560
Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. 1-480-644-6500.
Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 1-602-265-4842.
US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 1-602-379-7800.

