What to do

Call to artists — Wingspan, 425 E. Seventh St. An open call to anyone who sings, dances or plays instruments to audition for the center's First Friday Front Porch events. 624-1779.

Auditions for "Buccaneers of the Caribbean" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Adult actors and singers with strong voices. Bring two contrasting songs and sheet music and be prepared for a cold read. Accompanist provided. Show starts March 29. Noon-2 p.m. Feb. 10. Free. 886-9428.

Auditions for New Play Festival — The Cabaret at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Old Pueblo Playwrights seeks actors — men, women, all ages — for its New Play Festival, March 15-18. Call to schedule an audition. Walk-ins also welcome. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 12. Free. 820-0136.

Southern Arizona Women's Chorus — Ascension Lutheran Church, 1220 W. Magee Road. Seeking more singers. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Free. 299-2393.

Concerts

Classical

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Classic — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Under music director and conductor George Hanson, the orchestra celebrates Russian composers in the first of four programs in the Russian Festival. "Gems of Russian Music" features guest soloist Ilya Gringolts. 8 p.m. Feb. 8-9; 2 p.m. Feb. 11. $18-$47. 882-8585.

Tucson Guitar Society monthly performance — Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Local guitarists perform; featured artist is Peruvian guitarist Alvaro Mendizabal. 7-8 p.m. Feb. 8. Free. 203-8018.

Chongshin College Concert Choir — First United Methodist Church, 915 E. Fourth St. 33-voice choir from Seoul, South Korea. 7 p.m. Feb. 9. $5 suggested donation. 622-6481.

"Soulful Songs and Dances" — Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Fort Lowell Road. Guitarist Cale Hoeflicker and flutist Deena Reedy perform the works of Bach, Grieg and more. 3 p.m. Feb. 10. $10; $8 age 17 and under. 327-2303.

Dorian Wind Quintet — Crowder Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Guest artist series; works spanning the Baroque to the Romantic eras. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. $11; discounts available. 621-1162.

TSO Pops! Beatlemania 2 — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. An evening of Beatles' classics, featuring former members of the Broadway production "Beatlemania." 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. $32-$64. 882-8585.

Annual Showcase Organ Concert — Christ Church United Methodist Church, 655 N. Craycroft Road. Featuring Chris Fresolone, Don Grice, Janet Tolman and Kathryn Snodgrass. Fundraiser for the American Guild of Organists 2008 Regional Convention. 3 p.m. Feb. 11. $5 donation suggestion. 393-1997.

Theodore Buchholz — Holsclaw Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Cellist performs the works of Schumann, Brahms and more. 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Free. 307-5390.

"A Sweet Musical Evening" — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Joint Valentine's Day concert by the Desert Aires Clarinet Choir and the Tucson Flute Club. Followed by dessert reception. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. 885-2509.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra String Quartet — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Quartet performs. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Free. 647-0980.

TSO Pops! Kingston Trio — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Music director and conductor George Hanson leads the TSO Pops! with the Grammy-winning trio. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-17; 2 p.m. Feb. 18. $25-$52. 882-8585.

Quaternaglia Guitar Quartet — Holsclaw Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Presented by the Tucson Guitar Society. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 16. $20; $15 TGS members and students. 203-8018.

Rock, country

Carnivaleros — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Zydeco, Tex-Mex and swing. 21 and older. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 8. $3. 745-9175.

Flyleaf — The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Alternative metal. 21 and older. 7 p.m. Feb. 8. $15, through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 629-9211.

Willie & Lobo — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. The duo plays Gypsy, flamenco, Middle Eastern, jazz, Cuban swing and tango. Tickets at Antigone Books, CD City, Enchanted Earthworks and rhythmandroots.org. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 8. $23 in advance; $25 at the door. 440-4455.

Fishtank Ensemble — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Gypsy, Balkan, flamenco and klezmer music. All ages. 9 p.m. Feb. 8. $8. 884-0874.

Spirit Familia — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. World funk. With the Black Man Clay Show. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Feb. 8. $5. 623-3200.

Muddy Bug — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Indie rock. With the Diagonals and Mozart's Sister. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 8. $4; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Sinister Mustard — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Indie rock. With Uncle Fister. 21 and older. 10 p.m. Feb. 8. $5. 622-3535.

Honor Bed — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. With special guest. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 9. $5. 358-4287.

North and Sleeps Like Trees — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 9. $5. 331-1442.

The Augsburg Centennial Singers — Mista de la Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Mira-vista Lane. Fifty men sing gospel, spirituals, barbershop and patriotic songs. 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Free; goodwill offering. 825-1985.

Johnny O. — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Alternative rock/blues. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Battle of the Bands — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Finalists in local competition are the Watchmen, Kool Shades, the Thesis, Paul Revere, Jon and Jeff, and Grandpa Moses. Mostly rock and indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. (Tours of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus are before the show from 5-6:30 p.m.)Feb. 9. Donations accepted. 740-1000.

Barry Sparks — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Electric/acoustic rock. 21 and older. 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9. $5. 745-9175.

Sunday Afternoon — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Alternative rock. With Shawn Johnson and the Foundation. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Feb. 9. $5. 623-3200.

The Low Ones — The Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. Alternative folk. All ages. 9-11 p.m. Feb. 9. Free. 623-3500.

Molehill Orkestrah — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. A fusion of diverse contemporary genres, with Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, klezmer and Gypsy influences. With Tom Walbank. 21 and older. 9:45 p.m. Feb. 9. $5, www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Lil Rev & Celia — The 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Ukulele and harmonica music merging contemporary viewpoints from Jewish and Irish ancestry. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Free. 624-8821, 145.

"Hot Love" for Valentines — Lisa Otey presents the third installment of the musical cabaret "Hot Love," celebrating love in all its diversity. Featuring Martinellis, hors d'oeuvres and Hot Love dessert with vanilla ice cream and warm cherries. 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road; 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 11, 7 p.m. Feb. 12-14 at Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave. $15 show only; $25 Hot Love special. 370-5912

Emmure, My Bitter End, Don't Forget to Die and A Breath Before Surfacing — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 10. $8. 331-1442.

Only Crime, New Mexican Disaster Squad, A Kindled Apparition and Old Man — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 10. $5. 358-4287.

Tech N9ne — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Hip-hop. With Subnoize Souljaz, Dead Celebrity Status and Critical Bill. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. $21 in advance; $23 day of show. 740-1000.

The Ultimate Valentine's Weekend Concert — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Jazz with Leon Ware, Maya Azucena and Chris Rob and band. Advance tickets at the Tucson Jazz Society, www.tucsonjazz.org or any Bookmans. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. $27; $22 for TJS members; discounts available. 903-1265.

Wally Lawder and Mark Holdaway — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Folk. All ages. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Simply Tsfat — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. High-octane band from the mystical Israeli city of Tsfat, the birthplace of modern kabbalah. Reception follows concert. For tickets, call 747-7780. 8-10 p.m. Feb. 10. $15 in advance; $18 at the door; $10 for students. 299-3000.

Kevin Pakulis Band — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Roots, Americana. 21 and older. 8 p.m. Feb. 10. $5. 745-9175.

Salvador Duran — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Rock. With Pita Duran, Zee Haag, Ezekiel and Fede Vega. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 10. $6. 884-0874.

The New Drakes, the Swim and the Downtown Saints — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Rock and alternative rock. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Feb. 10. $5. 623-3200.

Zamazingo — The Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. Turkish folk. All ages. 9-11 p.m. Feb. 10. Free. 623-3500.

The Beta Sweat — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Rock. With Hell on Heels and the Mission Creeps. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 10. $5; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Surrounded by Demons, Phoenix City Muggers, BYOW and Pop Gestapo — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Indie rock. 21 and older. 10 p.m. Feb. 10. $5. 622-3535.

David Prouty — Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St. Jazz pianist and vocalist performs a variety of music, including Gershwin, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, Jerome Kern and John Lennon. 4 p.m. Feb. 11. Free will offering. 748-1551.

Larry Armstrong & Coppermoon — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Country. All ages. 5 p.m. Feb. 11. $3. 745-9175.

Black Market Diary — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. With special guest. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 11. $5. 358-4287.

Calabrese and Seraphim — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 11. $6. 331-1442.

Octopus Project — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Indie rock. With Musica Obscura and Mostly Bears. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Feb. 11. $6; virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Limbless Torsos, Chuck Norris Band, Vanish Twin — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rock, punk. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Feb. 12. $5. 622-3535.

Low Ones — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Indie folk rock. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Free. 798-1298.

Ivan Lins — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Jazz and Brazilian pop. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. $15-$37. 621-3341.

Silver Bus — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Experimental, folk. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Free. 798-1298.

Tom Walbank — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Blues. With Chris Black and Pearl Handled Pistol. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13. $3. 622-8848.

Black Cherry Burlesque — Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave. Singing and dancing burlesque show. 21 and older. 10 p.m. Feb. 13. $5. 882-0009.

Katsumoto, Don't Forget to Die and Saraphim — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 14. $6. 331-1442.

Of Montreal — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Pop. With Ariel Pink and DJ Matt McCoy. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 14. $12 in advance; $13 day of show. 740-1000.

Todd Snider — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Folk, rock. 21 and older. 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. $12 in advance; $14 at the door. 622-8848.

Phil Villeza — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Folk, pop. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. 623-3200.

The Autumn Defense — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Folk, rock, indie. With Jonathan Wilson. 21 and older. 9:45 p.m. Feb. 14. $8; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Pete Fine's Whole Lotta Zep and Central Park West — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Rock. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Feb. 15. $3. 623-3200.

Zachariah — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Country, hip-hop. With Bobby Joyner. 21 and older. 9:45 p.m. Feb. 15. $5; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Affirming the Consequent, Slowburn, the Chimpz — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rock, punk. 21 and older. 10 p.m. Feb. 15. $5. 622-3535.

Les Baxter Factor — 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Contemporary jazz. All ages. 4-6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 145.

Mistaken Identity, Last Act of Defiance — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. With special guest. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 16. $5. 358-4287.

Whiskey Dog — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Blues, rock. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. The legendary New Orleans musicians perform. 8 p.m. Feb. 16. $18-$47. 621-3341.

Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Band — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Traditional bluegrass and old-time country. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 16. $25 reserved floor; $21 reserved balcony. 740-1000.

Beautiful Bird — The Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. Jazz vocals and trumpet. All ages. 9-11 p.m. Feb. 16. Free. 623-3500.

Courtney Robbins CD Release Party — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. With the Leila Lopez Group, Coyote Grace and Pete Ekstam performing folk, indie and acoustic. 21 and older. 9 p.m. Feb. 16. $3. 623-3200.

Cosmic Slop — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Funkadelic, with Tryst and Infernal Racket. 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 16. $5. 622-8848.

Golden Boots — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Gothic country. With Mark Matos & His Grand Illusion and the indie pop of Naim Amor. 21 and older. 9:45 p.m. Feb. 16. $5, www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Road Trip

Alston Sisters — Mesa Arts Center, Wells Fargo Garden, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Country. All ages. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Free. 1-480-644-6500.

Side Street Strutters — West Social Center, 1111 Via Arco Iris, Green Valley. Dixieland band. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 8. $18-$22. 625-0288.

Nancy Weaver and Cool Jazz — Cafe Roka, 35 Main St., Bisbee. Jazz and Latin standards. All ages. 5-9 p.m. Feb. 9. Free. 1-520-432-5153.

Tech N9ne — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Rap. With Dead Celebrity Status, Subnoize Souljaz, Critical Bill and Woodpile. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9. $24. 1-480-829-0607.

Flyleaf — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Alternative metal. All ages. With Red and the Attitude. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10. $16, available at the Marquee box office or 1-480-829-0607.

Determined Luddites — La Misión de San Miguel, 335 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. Bluegrass, folk. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 10. $5. 1-520-394-0123.

The Moody Blues — Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Progressive rock. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. $35-$65, through Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Kodo — Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. World music (Japan). All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 13. $32-$64, available at www.mesaartscenter.com. 1-480-644-6500.

Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians — Mesa Arts Center, Piper Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Big-band concert. All ages. 3 p.m. Feb. 14. $35, through box office or www.mesaartscenter.com. 1-480-644-6500.

Bill Taylor's Early Bird Band — Mesa Arts Center, Wells Fargo Garden, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Big-band standards. All ages. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Free. 1-480-644-6500.

Authority Zero — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Punk rock. All ages. With A Change of Pace, Rehab and Crazy Anglos. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. $16. 1-480-829-0607.

upcoming

Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Band, Feb. 16, Rialto Theatre. Tickets at the Rialto box office.

Cartel, Feb. 19, Rialto Theatre.

Matt Wertz , Feb. 26, Club Congress. www.virtuous.com

Ramblin' Jack Elliott, March 1, Club Congress. www.virtuous.com

Winger, March 6, Martini Ranch, Scottsdale. www.ticketmaster.com

Eric Clapton, March 11, US Airways Center, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Flogging Molly, March 17, Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa. www.ticketmaster.com

Tool, March 21, Tucson Arena. www.ticketmaster.com

Gaelic Storm, March 23, Rialto Theatre.

Dance

Moscow Festival Ballet: "Swan Lake" — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. The classic ballet. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. $21-$63. 621-3341.

"Gotta Have Heart: No Frills Dance Happenin' " — Zuzi Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Zuzi Dance Company, with New Articulations, will present a showcase of dance and other performance works. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-17. $8. 629-0237.

Farmers markets

Tubac Farmers Market — Plaza de Anza, adjacent to the village of Tubac. Take Interstate 19 south to Exit 34, east to Frontage Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. 398-2506.

El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue, Downtown. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. 326-7810.

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

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

Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 10 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, four miles east of Saguaro National Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.

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. 10 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.

Reopening Feb. 15: Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — Santa Cruz River Park, on the west bank of the river between West Speedway and West St. Mary's Road. 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525.

Festivals, events

Tubac Festival of the Arts — Tubac Village (Exit 34 off Interstate 19 south of Tucson). Arizona's longest-running art festival features the work of 170 visiting artists, craftspeople and musicians from around the country. Horse-drawn trolleys will shuttle visitors around the historic village. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Feb. 11. Free admission; $5 parking donation. 398-2704.

American Indian Exposition — Flamingo Hotel Ballroom, 1300 N. Stone Ave. American Indian arts and crafts, food and entertainment. An official event of the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase. Wholesale and retail vendors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 8; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 9-10; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 11. Free. 622-4900.

Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase — Locations throughout Tucson. Mineral, gemstone, jewelry and fossil retail dealers. Food vendors and entertainment. Go online to visittucson.org for listing of locations. Daily through Feb. 11. Mostly free; some shows may have fees. 1-800-638-8350.

53rd annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Theme: "Australia: Minerals From Down Under." International dealers of precious gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry and jewelry-making materials. Original handmade artwork by American Indian artisans. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 8-10; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 11. $7. 322-5773.

Harambee Festival — Mansfield Park, 2160 N. Sixth Ave. Ethnic entertainment, food vendors, art exhibits, sweet potato pie contest, kids activities, quilt workshop, basketball and volleyball tournaments. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 10. Free. 791-3247.

Get Sweet — Tucson High Magnet School, 400 N. Second Ave. An evening of visual and performing arts. Desserts and beverages included. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10. $3; discounts available. Sponsored by the Parent Teacher Student Association. 225-5000.

19th annual Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace — 12601 E. Highway 60, Apache Junction. Take Arizona 79 north to Florence Junction. Then go west seven miles on U.S. 60 to the Festival Village. An outdoor amusement park, puppet shows, glass blowers, belly dancers, fortunetellers, food booths, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournaments. Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 10-April 1, plus Feb. 19 (Presidents Day). $20; discount tickets available at all Fry's Food and Drug Stores. 1-520-463-2700. Go online to renfestinfo.com.

22nd annual Tour of Historic Florence — Florence Chamber of Commerce, 291 N. Bailey St., Florence. Tour highlights architectural styles that include the town's earliest Sonoran adobes to American bungalow styles. Antique sale, book sale and living-history demonstrations. Get tickets and map for self-guided tour at the Florence Chamber of Commerce. A trolley tour is also available. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 10. $10 in advance; $12 day of tour. 1-800-437-9433.

Self-esteem and Valentine's Day — Mosaic United Methodist Church, 3434 E. 22nd St. Learn about the role of self-esteem in your child's development and make craft projects with your child. 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 12. Free. 798-3304.

Heart-Healthy Chocolate Demo — Wild Oats Natural Market, 7133 N. Oracle Road. Valentine's Day class and food demonstration on the health benefits of pure chocolate. Whole, vegan, organic, gluten-free. Sampling and recipes. 6-7 p.m. Feb. 13. Free. 982-4258.

Chocolate Affair — Freedom Inn, 5660 N. Kolb Road. Valentine's Day event featuring music by the Tucson Woodwind Quintet, a chocolate fountain and other chocolate desserts. Free, but a reservation is requested. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. 577-6940.

Valentine open house — Northwest Neighborhood Center, 2160 N. Sixth Ave. Celebrate the newly remodeled center with food and entertainment, including Up With People, One Kingdom Image, and Miss Kumba African dancers. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. 791-3247.

Night life

Country

Brat's Bar & Grill — 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Vince Moreno, 9 Friday and Saturday. 578-0341.

C-Note Lounge — 1302 W. Roger Road. Rick Skinner Band, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 888-1331.

Eddie's Cocktails — 8510 E. Broadway. 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 line lessons, 7-9 Wednesdays. 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, 8:30 Thursdays; Robert Moreno Band, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; Vince Moreno, 9 Tuesdays. 298-0430.

River's Edge Lounge — 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Bonecreek, 9-2 Thursdays, 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 Friday. 206-0323.

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

Bamboo Room — China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Live jazz, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays. 327-6646.

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

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 Saturday; Desert Bluegrass Association, 7 Tuesday. 749-1339.

Casa Vicente — 375 S. Stone Ave. Classical guitar, 7 Thursdays; flamenco, 8 Fridays and Saturdays; piano, 7 Tuesdays; tango, 7 Wednesdays. 884-5253.

Colors Food & Spirits — 5305 E. Speedway. Susan Artemis, 6:30 Fridays; Pacific Breeze, 7 Saturdays; Dickie Steede, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 323-1840.

Delectables — 533 N. Fourth Ave. Stefan George, 7 Friday and Saturday; Nowhere Man and A Whiskey Girl, 7 Wednesday. 884-9289.

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

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.

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.

Hotel Arizona — 181 W. Broadway. Bob Kay, 5-7 Thursdays. 624-8711.

Iguana Cafe — 210 E. Congress St. Live music, 8 Fridays, Saturdays. 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.

Blue Moon — 1901 S. Fourth Ave. Mexican music and cumbia, 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.

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.

Palo Verde Bar and Grill — 5801 S. Palo Verde Road. Live music, 9 Saturday. 294-9496.

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

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

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

Travetti's Restaurant and Piano Bar — Continental Plaza, 190 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. Acoustic jazz with Blue Moon Trio, 6-9 Fridays, Saturdays; piano, 6-9 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. 625-6062.

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

rock, blues

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

Belushes Bar and Grill — 1112 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Saturdays. 903-9039.

Berky's Bar — 5769 E. Speedway. Wrecking Crew, 9 Saturday. 296-1981.

Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9 Friday and Feb. 16; George Howard, 9 Saturday; Kevin Pakulis, 7 Sunday. 690-0991.

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

Chicago Bar — 5954 E. Speedway. Live music, 9 nightly. Jane Crowe Band, 9 Sunday. 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. 296-1245.

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

French Quarter — 3146 E. Grant Road. Matt Mitchell, 8 Monday. 318-4767.

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

Keys — 445 W. Wetmore Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; Bob Kay, 5-7 Sundays. 888-8084.

O'Malley's — 247 N. Fourth Ave. Irish jam session at 7, Mockingbirds at 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.

Thirsty's Neighborhood Grill & Bar — 2422 N. Pantano Road. Desert Bluegrass Association, 4 Sunday. 885-6585.

Outdoors

Events are free or free with admission unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional.

Raptor free flights — Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Free flight demonstrations, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. 883-2702.

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

"Tidbits and Trivia of San Xavier del Bac" — Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Learn little-known facts and myths about the mission in this discussion. Sponsored by the Cactus Civitan Club. 4-4:45 p.m. Feb. 8. Free. 940-7225.

Archery bow-tuning — Sportsman's Warehouse, 3945 W. Costco Drive. Discussion on options and popular techniques for tuning archery equipment. 7-8 p.m. Feb. 8. Free. 877-4500.

Mesa Verde archaeology lecture and book-signing — Historic Y Hall, 300 E. University Blvd. David Grant Noble and Arthur H. Rohn give slide presentations on the archaeology of the Mesa Verde region, followed by a book-signing and reception. Books available for purchase at the event. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8. Free. 882-6946.

Sierra Club general meeting — Tucson Botanical Gardens, main building, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Regular group meeting. Sean Sullivan moderates. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8. Free. 795-6028.

Companion Bird Symposium — Arizona Bird Clinic, 4727 N. First Ave. A lecture series about the care and enjoyment of companion birds. Bring your lunch. Reservations requested. Topic: "Feather Picking." Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 9. Free. 293-7740.

Historic Downtown walking tours — Warehouse Tour, meet at the Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Explore art galleries in the Warehouse District and learn about the historic uses of the buildings. Bring water for a two-mile walk. Breakfast available at the Cup Café in the Hotel Congress. Tour is wheelchair-accessible. 9-11 a.m. $5 for tour (doesn't include breakfast). 623-2223.

Saturday Natural Wonders: Waking Up From Winter — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Program lasts 60-90 minutes. 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. every Saturday in February. Free. 877-6111.

"Poles Apart" — DuVal Auditorium, University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Tucsonan Bill Page, who has traveled and photographed the sub-Antarctic islands, the Antarctic Peninsula and the Arctic Ocean, will show what he has learned about global warming. 7 p.m. Feb. 12. 629-0757.

Wake up with the birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Casual stroll geared toward beginning and intermediate birders. Binoculars available. Program lasts about 60-90 minutes. 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays in February. 877-6111.

Hohokam culture — Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Meet in front of the ramada. Hear about the culture that lasted in the desert for centuries. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Free with park admission: $5. 299-6705.

Tour of the Fox — Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Tour the restored showplace. Reservations suggested for large groups. Noon-12:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Free; $2 donation suggested. 624-1515.

Living with urban wildlife — Geasa-Marana Branch Library, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana. Information about how to avoid practices that attract unwanted animals. 3-4 p.m. Feb. 13. Free. 682-4216.

UA walking tours — University of Arizona Visitor Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave. Learn about the university's landmarks, history and traditions. Reservations requested; metered parking. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 621-5130.

Harris' hawk demonstration — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Kathie Schroeder, a wildlife rehabilitator, gives a demonstration with her Harris' hawk, Sueño. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays.$5 adults; free for TCP members and children under 5. 742-6455.

"Mother Magma: The San Manuel Copper Mine" — Western National Parks Association Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Onofre Tafoya, author of "Mother Magma: A Memoir of Underground Life in the San Manuel Copper Mine," recounts his experiences. Reservations required. Noon and 2 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. 622-6014.

"Reintroducing Megafauna to North America" — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. UA geosciences professor emeritus Paul Martin gives a talk. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. 647-0980.

Arizona Native Plant Society — Arizona Game and Fish Department, 555 N. Greasewood Road. The Tucson Native Plant Society presents Michael Chamberland speaking on the vegetation of Tennessee's Central Basin "cedar glades" region. Chamberland is the new horticulture director at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. There also will be a plant raffle. 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. 882-7663.

Templeton Lectures: "Astrobiology and the Sacred" — UA Center for Creative Photography, Room 108, 1030 N. Olive Road. Debra Fischer, an astronomy researcher at San Francisco State University, presents the latest on the hunt for extrasolar planets. 7-8 p.m. Feb. 14. Free. 621-2752.

Road Trip

Hawk Stalks — Meet at west end of Copper Queen Plaza, 247 Naco Road. Tours depart from historic downtown Bisbee to Sulphur Springs Valley. Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory's naturalists lead a search for raptors, cranes and other wildlife. Preregistration requested. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 10, 17, 24. $65 adults; $40 young naturalists ages 10-16. 1-520-432-1388.

Walking tour of edible and medicinal desert plants — Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Milepost 223, Superior. Learn how Sonoran Desert natives have used plants for food, medicine and fiber over thousands of years. The trail has moderately steep sections and is not accessible by wheelchair. Preregistration requested. 1:30-3 p.m. Feb. 10. $7.50; $3 for ages 5-12. 1-520-689-2811.

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

"Ancient History of the Middle Gila Valley" study tour — Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave. Archaeologist Allen Dart leads van tour to Coolidge-Florence area: Visit backcountry area of Casa Grande Ruins, other early and late Hohokam villages, historic Adamsville Cemetery, Pinal County Historical Society Museum. Bring lunch and water. Advance reservations required. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 13. $69 per person. 206-6468.

Screenings

Tucson Jewish Film Festival — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Runs through Feb. 25. Go online to tucsonjewishfilmfestival.org for schedule and costs. 299-3000.

International Art Society Spring Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "Le Carrosse D'or (The Golden Coach)," 1953 film directed by Jean Renoir. 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Free. 621-3527.

"9/11 Mysteries: The Demolitions" — Analysis of the fall of the World Trade Center. Free. 624-9710. Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave., 1-2:45 p.m., and the Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave., 3-4:45 p.m. Feb. 10.

Sunday Night at the Movies — St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road. "Powwow Highway" (1989). Event begins with a potluck and ends with a discussion. 5-8 p.m. Feb. 11. Free; bring a dish. 299-9063.

"A Letter to the Prime Minister: Diary From Iraq" — UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. British footage of the consequences of U.S.-British foreign policy on the Iraqi people. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12. Free. 622-6419.

International Art Society Spring Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "Carandiru" (2003), directed by Hector Babenco. 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Free. 621-3527.

Shopping

Arts and crafts festival — Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, at Interstate 19, Sahuarita. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9-10; 10 a.m.-4 p.m Feb. 11. Free. 294-7777.

Arts and crafts sale — Bashas', 2000 W. River Road. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9-10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 11. Free. Benefits the Bobbi Olson Memorial Fund. 405-3179

Arts and crafts show and sale — Far Horizons Tucson Village, 555 N. Pantano Road. 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 10. Free. 296-1234, Ext. 11.

Diana Hara Trunk Show — Butterfly Gallery and Gifts, 2843 N. Campbell Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 10; noon-4 p.m. Feb. 11. Free. 325-0585.

Arts and crafts sale — Rancho Vistoso Center, 12985 N. Oracle Road,            Oro Valley. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 16-17; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18. Free. 498-4949.

Social dance

Ballroom dance — Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Dancing for 50-plus set. Music by Ken Novak and Ron Wagner. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. $2. 791-4121.

T-Squares — Cornerstone Fellowship Social Hall, 2909 N. Geronimo Ave. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender square dance group. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. $5 donation. 884-8326.

Singles and couples dance — The Keys, 445 W. Wetmore Road. Oldies but goodies with Bob Kay, 5-7 Sundays. $2. 888-8084.

Theater

"Betrayal" — Tornabene Theatre, directly behind the Marroney Theatre (1025 N. Olive Road). UA Repertory Theatre presents this Harold Pinter drama of marital infidelity. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-10; 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15-16. Continues through Feb. 25. $17-$26. 621-1162.

"Love Letters" — Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Barbara Eden and Hal Linden take the stage for this A.R. Gurney drama. The story is told through the reading of letters exchanged by two people over a lifetime. 8 p.m. Feb. 8. $35-$150. 547-3040.

"The Crucible" — Tucson High Magnet School Little Theatre, 400 N. Second Ave. Arthur Miller's story of the events leading up to and including the Salem Witch Trials. 7-9:30 p.m. Feb 8-9. $7; discounts available. 225-5326.

"The Full Monty" — The Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. This musical comedy focuses on the lives of a group of six unemployed steelworkers. No one under 18 admitted without parent or guardian. A brief scene of full nudity and adult language. Preview: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Regular shows: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 9-18. $20 preview; $25-$30 regular shows. 622-2823.

"The Two Amigos, or All Swords of Trouble!" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Written and directed by Peter Van Slyke, musical direction by Linda Ackermann. 7 p.m. Feb. 8; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 9; 3, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 10; 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 11; 7 p.m. Feb. 13; 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 14; 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Continues through March 24. $15.95; discounts available. 886-9428.

"Jerry's Girls" — The Temple Cafe at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Songs written by Jerry Herman for female characters from such Tony-winning musicals as "Mame" and "Hello Dolly!" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 9-25. $20; $18 for seniors, military and students. Group discounts available. 529-3829.

"Murder at Magic Manor" — Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater, 1800 E. Fort Lowell Road. An interactive comedy whodunit. Reservations strongly suggested. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $35, includes three-course candlelight dinner and play. 624-0172.

"Plaza Suite" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. This comedy by Neil Simon involves three scenes set in the same hotel suite. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 25. $15-$17. 326-6800.

"Thumbs" — Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 S. Sixth Ave. Premiere of a drama written by local playwright Gavin Kayner and produced by Piquant Plays Productions. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 9-18. $13 in advance; $15 at the door; $10 for students with ID. 297-3317.

"The Price" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Live Theatre Workshop's Reader's Theatre presents this drama by Arthur Miller and directed by Bruce Bieszki. Estranged brothers reunite to sell off their family's possessions. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 11. Free. 327-4242.

"The Princess and the Pea" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. All Together Theatre presents this play adapted by Bebe Fischer with original music by Jay Everett. 1 p.m. Sundays through March 11. $8; $5 students and seniors. 327-4242.

"Celebration" — Green Valley West Center, 1111 Via Arco Iris, Green Valley. The annual Green Valley Spring Follies celebrates its 20th year with music with a party theme. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12 and 14; 2-4 p.m. Feb. 13 and 15. $8-$12. 625-0288.

"Close Ties" — Atria Bell Court Garden, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. Catalina Players presents this drama by Elizabeth Diggs about how to best provide for a family's aging and perhaps senile matriarch. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; matinees do not include dinner and are 1:30 p.m. Sundays. The show runs Feb. 16-March 4. $24.50 for dinner and show; $15 matinees. No dinner Feb. 16. 409-8407.

Out of town

"The Book of Liz" — Artstagesound, 636 E. Pierce St., Phoenix. Space 555 Theatre Ensemble presents this comedy by David and Amy Sedaris. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 9-25. $8, available online at www.showup.com. 1-602-663-4032.

Visual arts

Opening

Exhibits opening today through Feb. 16.

Blue Raven Gallery & Gifts — At the Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave., Suite 4. "Heartful Artworks," by various artists, opens with a reception 2-5 p.m. Feb. 10. Show runs through March 16. Benefits Lend a Hand Senior Outreach. 623-1003.

The Campus Christian Center Art Gallery — 715 N. Park Ave. "Guardian Angels of National Parks," paintings by Jan Kyle Petersen, runs through March 12. 623-7575.

Center for Creative Photography — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "Human Interest: Photoessays From the Collection" features various photographers. Feb. 9-May 27. Lecture: Alexander Cockburn speaking on "When Marx Stalked the Darkroom: Populist Photography in the American Century." 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16. 621-7968.

Galeria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. An exhibition of Puerto Rican works of art on paper by Wilfredo Labioso, Jorge Zeno and Daphne Elvira. Opening reception 4-8 p.m. Feb. 10, includes Mardi Gras music and food. Costumes optional. Exhibition continues through March 23. 319-1262.

Galleria Mistica — 2318 S. Fourth Ave. "Myth, Legend and Angelic Faith," one-man show by David Tineo opens with a reception 1-5 p.m. Feb. 11. Continues through March 15. 622-8000.

The Gallery — Brandt Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road. "Artists' Choice," works by the Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona, runs Feb. 8-March 18. Artists' reception: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 10. 577-0664.

Lionel Rombach Gallery — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "Iceland & Origins," works by Ryan McIntosh and Joseph Beals, continues through Feb. 16. 626-4215.

Native Goods Art Gallery — Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona, 1013 E. University Blvd. "Walking in Two Worlds: The Art of Jerry Brown" will run through March 2. 626-8381

Stone Avenue Gallery — First Light Creative Center, 2007 N. Stone Ave. "Mix It Up," a multimedia exhibit by many artists, opens with a reception 6-8 p.m. Feb. 16. Show runs through March 16. 624-1288.

Tucson International Airport — 7150 S. Tucson Blvd. "Journey West: Tucson to Ajo," by Tom Kiefer, is in the Gallery, on the ticketing level, through March 31. Also, a small collection of works by Kaye Guerin Yourstarshining on display in the Gallery, through March 31. And "Forms: Landscapes, Structures and Flowers," works by many artists, is on display in the Lower Link Gallery, through Feb. 28. Open 24 hours.

Union Gallery — 1303 E. University Blvd., third floor of the Student Union Memorial Center. "Revelations and Excavations," abstract oil and mixed-media paintings by Elizabeth Quinn-Worrall, runs through March 2. 621-6142.

Wilde Meyer Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. "Anatomy of a Thought" has an opening reception 6-8 p.m. Feb. 10 and runs through Feb. 21. Featuring various artists. 615-5222.

WomanKraft — 388 S. Stone Ave. "Women Artists of Bali," showcasing work by 32 artists, runs through March 31. 629-9976.

ongoing

The Academy Village Long Gallery — 13071 E. Old Spanish Trail. "Bengt Erikson, Weaver: A Retrospective," through Feb. 28. 647-0900.

Arts Partnership Gallery — 125 S. Arizona Ave. "Ilene Meyer: Surrealist Painter," through March 2. 603-5341.

Bear's Path Gallery — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Artists' Choice" is an eclectic show of oil paintings by local and emerging artists, through March 3. 760-1416.

Bohemia — 299 S. Park Ave. "Santos, Serpientes y Perros," works by Sam Esmoer, through Feb. 21. 882-0800.

Cochise College art department — Douglas Campus, 4190 W. Highway 80, Douglas. Exhibit of tablets, tiles and tricks of clay by Marion Sinclair and Marcia Gibbons, through Feb. 8. 1-520-417-4025.

Conrad Wilde Gallery — 210 N. Fourth Ave. "La Ciudad/La Citta," an architectural installation by Anne-Marie Nequette, through Sept. 8. "Fowl Play," an exhibition of bronze sculpture and drawings by Lauri Slenning, through Feb. 24. 622-8997.

Davis Dominguez Gallery — 154 E. Sixth St. Paintings by Susan Conaway and sculpture by John Davis, through Feb. 24. 629-9759.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun — 6300 N. Swan Road. "DeGrazia: The Early Years (1925-1950)," a quarter-century of paintings and sketches by the late Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia, through Feb. 18. 299-9191.

DeGrazia Little Gallery —6300 N. Swan Road. "Fire Works," by sculptor Bryce LeVan Cushing, through Feb. 8. 299-9191.

Desert Artisans Gallery — La Plaza Shoppes, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. "20th Anniversary" features works, traditional and contemporary, by more than 40 artists, through March 19. 722-4412.

Etherton Gallery — 135 S. Sixth Ave. "Figuratively Speaking" features paintings by Paula Wittner and Eriks Rudans and photographs by Mary Daniel Hobson, Through March 17. 624-7370.

Gallery Centella — 340 S. Convent Ave. "Body in Bronze," a sculpture exhibit by Jorge Marin, through March 3. 798-3400.

The Gallery at 6th & 6th — 439 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 171. "Color and Serenity," paintings from the estate of artist Michio Takayama (1903-1994), through Feb. 24. 903-0650.

Graficas — Works on Paper — 6420 N. Campbell Ave. Works by Susan Schwalb and Rainer Gross, through Feb. 17. 577-5440.

Grogan Gallery of Fine Art — 5425 N. Kolb Road. "Strata, Light and the Law of Superposition" features the work of Rochelle Blumenfeld, Lois McDonald and Merlin Cohen, through Feb. 10. 577-8787.

La Pilita Museum — 420 S. Main Ave. "Pictures Chiquitas," watercolors of historic places by members of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, through Feb. 15. 882-7454.

Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. "Narrative Interplays," work by Blake Shell, Peter HappelChristian, Shelley Lawrence and Steven Soloway, explores the theme of narrative concepts. Show runs through March 30. 206-6942.

The Max Gallery of Fine Art — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. An exhibit of Helen Serras-Herman's jewelry art, sculptures and her new "Silver Faces" color drawings, through Feb. 28. 529-7349.

Meliora Gallery — 178 E. Broadway. "Sakellar Associates: A 50-Year Perspective" is a collection of architectural photographs and models, through Feb. 27. 792-9544.

Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center — 1 E. Main St., Mesa. "Margaret Whiting: Laws and Nature," a commentary on environmental issues, through March 5. $3.50; free every Thursday. 1-480-644-6560.

Mesa Southwest Museum — 53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa. "Grand Canyon Grandeur: Early Paintings and Prints From the Hays Collection," through March 18. $8; discounts available. 1-480-644-2230.

Monkey Box — 100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 102. "Resolution," featuring work by six local artists, continues through Feb. 28. 623-3500.

Obsidian Gallery — St. Philip's Plaza, 4320 N. Campbell Ave. "Annual Jewelry Exhibition — Plus" features jewelry by Michael Boyd, Petra Class and Todd Reed; wood sculpture by George Peterson; and work in fiber by Kathyanne White. Through Feb. 24. 577-3598.

Ode Gallery — 175 E. 12th St. Works by comedienne Phyllis Diller. Featuring a 1903 Victorian mansion filled with Christmas decorations, home and garden décor, and jewelry. Through March 31. 622-8720.

Philabaum Glass Gallery — St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.. "25 Years of Philabaum," featuring work by its founder and curator, Tom Philabaum. Through April 7. 299-1939.

Platform Gallery — 439 N. Sixth Ave. An exhibition of paintings by Barbara Brandel and Jesse Wood, also featuring sculpture by Aaron Kramer. Through March 24. 882-3886.

Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired — 3767 E. Grant Road. "Gems of the Desert," a mixed-media show by artists of the Southwest League of Fine Arts, runs through March 29. 795-1331.

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum at the Historic Depot — 414 N. Toole Ave. "Dillinger Days" focuses on the transportation aspect of the Dillinger capture. Through Feb. 20. 623-2223.

Tang Gallery — 32 Main St., Bisbee. "Bisbee 2007," a show of nine local artists, runs through February. 1-520-432-5824.

Temple Gallery — 330 S. Scott Ave. "Joe Forkan: Paintings." Through Feb. 28. 624-7370.

Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "The Color of Light: Southwest Quilts and Fiber Art" is a group exhibit that runs through March 11. Free, with park admission: $5; discounts available. Free admission on the first Tuesday of the month. 742-6455.

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block — 140 N. Main Ave. "The Virgin, Saints and Angels: South American Paintings 1600-1825 From the Thoma Collection," through April 29. $8; discounts available. 624-2333.

UA Museum of Art — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "An Abundant Legacy," on view through March 11; and "Out of the Past," through March 18. 621-7567.

Et Cetera

Art talk — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Docent Kathy Miller will speak on "Whoa Nellie: The Horse in Western Art," Feb. 8. 1:30 p.m. Free. 624-2333.

Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt — Settlers West Contemporary Fine Art and Graphics, 6360 N. Campbell Ave. Suite 110. Artist known for his graphite paintings of Western life will show his work and sign autographs. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 10. 323-8838.

Museums

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

Ironwood Gallery at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — 2021 N. Kinney Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m daily. Free, with museum admission. 883-3024.

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

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