What to do

Keith Barany and Saleem — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Comedians. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. $22 in advance; $25 at the door.

Concerts

Classical

Lenten Noontime Recital Series: Dominic Livigni — St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Local clarinetist. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Feb. 21. Donations.

Trombone Studio Recital — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Free. 621-2998.

Garrick Woods — UA School of Music, Holsclaw Hall. Senior recital with Woods on cello. 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Free. 621-2998.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks III: Americana — Canyon del Oro High School, fine arts auditorium, 25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley. Stephen Seifert, mountain dulcimer. 6:30-7 p.m. social; 7-8 p.m. chat with conductor George Hanson; 8 p.m. concert. Feb. 22. $33; discounts. 797-3959.

Songs of Love — First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave, Mesa. The Sonoran Desert Chorale presents this showcase. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $15; $12 students and seniors. 1-480-820-2764.

Susan Artemis Trio — DesertView Performing Arts Center. The trio presents the music of Harold Arlen, featuring such selections as "Accentuate the Positive" and "That Old Black Magic." 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Mills Brothers — DesertView Performing Arts Center. The son, grandson and nephew of the original group's members perform Mills Brothers hits with a 12-piece orchestra. 4 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. $35 in advance; $40 at the door.

Schaeffer Memorial Guitar Competition — Holsclaw Hall. Classical guitar. The competition is sponsored by the Leonard and David Schaeffer Memorial Endowment. 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Free.

Songs of Love — Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Drive, Scottsdale. The Sonoran Desert Chorale presents this showcase. 3 p.m. Feb. 24. $15; $12 students and seniors. 1-480-820-2764.

University Singers Kantoni, Recital Choir and Honor Choir — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Recital. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Free. 621-2998.

The Sagebrush Trio — Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. Mark Rethman on piano, Jonathan Cain on cello and Dominic Livigni on clarinet. Program includes Brahms' Clarinet Trio. 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Free; donations . 745-6237.

Mark Votapek and Ralph Votapek: Cello/Piano Recital — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Father and son duo recital featuring cellist Mark Votapek, a visiting professor at the UA School of Music, and his father, Ralph Votapeck, the 1962 Van Cliburn Competition gold medalist. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 621-2998.

Musique de la Nuit — St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3806 E. Third St. Sonora Winds presents all-French concert. Impressionistic and Romantic composers. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 258-8488.

Lenten Noontime Recital Series: Lindabeth Binkley, oboe — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. Lindabeth Binkley, principal oboe with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Feb. 28. Donations. 299-6421.

Southern Arizona Piano Guild — Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way. Pianist Michael Moore performs works by Dussek, Liszt, Griffes and Gottschalk. Baritone Tony Antista perform works by Schubert and Wagner. 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 327-5135.

Greater Oro Valley Arts Council Presents a Concert of All Ages — Ironwood Ridge High School, 2475 W. Naranja Drive. Choral groups from Mesa Verde Elementary School (696-6090), Cross Middle School (696-5920) and Ironwood Ridge High School (696-3900) joined by the Lost Chords, a groups of vocalists from the Sons of Orpheus. Proceeds go to the school where ticket was purchased. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29. $3; $1 students. .

UA Philharmonic Orchestra — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29. Free. 621-2998.

Jazz, World

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and The Band of the Coldstream Guards — Centennial Hall. Join these two distinctive battalions for an evening of pomp and tradition. 8 p.m. Feb. 22. $22-$52. 621-3341.

The Dan Griffin Trio — The 17th Street Market. Jazz guitarist and his band. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Free.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo — Rialto Theatre. African music. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 23. $37 in advance; $40 day of show.

Big Band Express — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Tom Patrick leads the 16-member swing band. Alto sax player Bud Shank is the guest performer. All ages. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 25. $14, with discounts. 886-9428.

Pat Metheny Trio — Fox Theatre. Jazz. All ages. 8-10:30 p.m. Feb. 29. $40-$79.

Rock

Phil Borzillo — La Placita Village, Church Avenue and West Broadway. Acoustic blues. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 21. Free. 547-3338.

The Guilty Bystanders — Nimbus. Americana. 21 and over. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 21. $3.

Weatherbox, Another Day Late, Jet Lag Gemini, Paul Revere — Living Room. Rock, classic rock, pop. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 21. $5.

Lions — Plush. Rock, psychedelic. With Mostly Bears, Brohammer. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 21. $5, www.ticketweb.com.

Family Time Concerts at MOCA: Wayback Machine — Museum of Contemporary Art, 191 E. Toole Ave. Reggae, honky-tonk, ska, zydeco, blues and classic rock. Dancing encouraged. 10 a.m. Feb. 22. $5; free for MOCA members. 624-5019.

I Am the Ocean, Clifton, Blues, The Gallery — Living Room. Rock, metal. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 22. $5. 331-1442.

Paramount Original Laserspectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd — Rialto Theatre. Classic rock laser show. 8 p.m. Feb. 22. $21-$27.

Pieta Brown — Club Congress. Seductive folk, rock. With Silver Thread Trio, Leila Lopez, Namoli Brennet, Marianne Dissard. 8 p.m. Feb. 22. $5, www.ticketweb.com.

Harper — The Hut. World blues fusion from Australia. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Feb. 22. $5.

BK Special — 17th Street Market. Bobby Kimmel, Stefan George and Lavinia White comprise a local, three-piece acoustic singing trio. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Free.

Dave McGraw Trio — Club Congress. Rock, acoustic, punk. With Traffic Violator and Courtney Robbins. 21 and over. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $3.

Susan Artemis and Her Trio — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Artemis and her trio present the music of Harold Arlen. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. .

Wally Lawder — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Singer/songwriter from Silver City, N.M. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $5.

Blake Shelton — Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. Country, folk. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 23. $18. 393-2799.

Mojo Gumbo — Nimbus. Acoustic blues. 21 and over. 8:30-10:30 p.m. $3.

Last Call Brawlers CD-Release Show — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. The Dead Tones, Wolfman & the Nards perform psychobilly, Americana. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $5.

The Deludes — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Rock. With Sugar High, The Breakup Society. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $5, www.ticketweb.com. 798-1302.

The Mills Brothers — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Twelve-piece orchestra performs vocal pieces and show tunes. All ages. Two shows: 4 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. $35 in advance; $40 day of show.

Hellyeah, Nonpoint, Bury Your Dead — Rialto Theatre. Rock, heavy metal. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 24. 740-1000.

Kingspade, (hed)p.e., Subnoize Soulajaz, Dog Faced Gods, Insolence — The Rock. Rock. All ages. Bar with ID. 7 p.m. Feb. 24. $17.

R Dub's 9th Annual Sunday Nite Slow Jams-Tucson featuring Babyface — Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. R&B, hip-hop. Guests include Al B. Sure, H-Town, Trey Songz, J. Holiday. All ages. 7 p.m. Feb. 24. $40-$100, available at Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 791-4266.

Cadillac Mountain & Friends — The Hut. Americana and world music. With Calvo's Happy Ending Island Jams. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Feb. 24. Free.

Beatnick Dream Vacation — Plush. Crazy be-bop jazz meets Pink Floyd instrumental. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Free.

Stefan George — Plush. Solo acoustic. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Free.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony — Rialto Theatre. Rap, hip-hop. With Intrinzik. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 26. $34 in advance; $35 day of show.

Kevin Pakulis — Plush. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Free.

Cochise County All Stars — The Hut. Country dance night. 21 and over. 7 p.m. Feb. 27. $3.

Namoli Brennet Birthday Celebration — Club Congress. Indie, acoustic, folk. With Mia & Johan. 21 and over. 7 p.m. Feb. 27. $5.

Fatigo — Plush. Latin, lounge, bossa nova, jazz and folk. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Free.

Michael P. Nordberg — La Placita Village, Church Avenue and West Broadway. Rock, folk. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 547-3338.

Songwriter Showcase — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Folk rock with performances by Hank Childers, Leila Lopez, Seth Phillips, Ernie Votto. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Free.

Top Dead Center — The Hut. Grateful Dead tribute band. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Feb. 28. Free.

The Sand Rubies — Plush. Desert rock. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Free.

Bob Wilders — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Americana style, blending blues, folk, rock and acoustic finger-picking. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 29. $3.

Mojo Gumbo — Nimbus. Acoustic blues. 21 and over. 8:30-10:30 p.m. $3.

Tucson Scene SXSW — Club Congress. Two stages, eight bands. Mostly Bears, The Holy Rolling Empire, The Jons, The Deludes, The Swim, ...Music Video?, Golden Boots, Mr. Free & the Satellite Freakout. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Feb. 29. $5, $10 with CD.

Geoffrey J and The Hook CD-Release Show — The Hut. Blues, rock with Crossing Sarnoff. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 29. $4.

Fourkiller Flats — Plush. Country rock. With Redlands. 21 and over. 10:30 p.m. Feb. 29. $5, www.ticketweb.com.

Out of Town

NAU Jazz Festival — Ardrey Auditorium, Northern Arizona University Campus, Building 37a, Flagstaff. With guest artist Randy Brecker. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 22. $15.25, with discounts, available at Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 1-928-523-5661.

Kenny G — Dodge Theatre. Jazz and blues musician performs. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. $42-$97, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Colorstore CD-Release Party with Minibosses, Lonna Kelley, Special G — Rhythm Room Concert Club. Alternative rock. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 21. $10, www.ticketweb.com.

Jenny Jordan Frogley and Alex Boye — Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater. Rock. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. $25.

Blues Blast 2008 — Mesa Amphitheatre. The Phoenix Blues Society presents Walter Trout & the Radicals, Deanna Bogart, Harper, Eden Brent, Delta Highway, Big Daddy D & the Dynamites, Soulcatcher. Bands subject to change. noon. Feb. 23. $17, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Hog Canyon Band — La Mision de San Miguel, 335 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. Country, rock, blues and traditional folk. 21 and over. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $5.

Mickey Rooney — Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Rooney and his wife, Jan, sing and perform together. All ages. 8 p.m. Feb. 23. $32-$42, Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 1-480-782-2680.

Johnny Rawls — Rhythm Room Concert Club. Blues Blast After Party. Blues. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $8.

Marilyn Manson — Dodge Theatre. Rock, heavy metal. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $35, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers — Celebrity Theatre. Rock. With Back Door Slam. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $37.50-$47.50 in advance; $38-$48 day of show, www.luckymanonline.com.

Adrian Belew — Rhythm Room Concert Club. Progressive rock, experimental. 21 and over. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $28, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.

Upcoming

Michael Bublé, April 30, Tucson Music Hall. www.ticketmaster.com

Rhythm Room All Stars, March 7-8, Rhythm Room, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Hacienda Brothers, March 4, Rhythm Room, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Chris Duarte, March 5, Rhythm Room, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, March 20, Jobing.com Arena, Glendale. www.ticketmaster.com

Devildriver, March 2, The Rock. www.ticketmaster.com

The Duttons, March 1, Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler. www.ticketmaster.com

Jesse McGuire, March 5, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Dance

Aztecs Dance in Honor of Cuauhtemoc — Tolteca Tlacuilo in Old Town Artisans courtyard, 186 N. Meyer Ave. The Salinas Family (Nahui Ollin Aztec Dancers) perform ceremonial dance in honor of last Aztec emperor. Also: fresh red chile and green corn tamales, pumpkin, pineapple and cream empanadas and tortillas. 10-4:30 p.m. Feb. 21-24. Performances at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. each day. Free admission. 623-5787.

UA School of Dance "Premium Blend" — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. An evening of mixed performance — ballet, modern and jazz. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21-23, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 1; no show Feb. 28. $23. 621-3341.

Ballet Tucson ROCS — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. The Roots of Choreography Showcase features new works by Ballet Tucson artists and local choreographers in an informal, low-tech performance. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 25. $15. 903-1445.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago — Centennial Hall. In a return appearance, the company presents a revival of the pieces that opened its doors to the world. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. $20-$44.

The New Dawn Singers — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Professional and vocal dance troupe. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $22 in advance; $25 at the door.

Festivals, events

Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum — Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. Sixth Ave. Collection of coaches, carriages, wagons, artifacts. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 22-24; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 26-March 15; closed Feb. 25 and Sundays. $5; free for children under 16. 294-3636.

Tucson Rodeo: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros — Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. Sixth Ave. Includes bull and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, roping. Feb. 16-24. For schedule and costs, go to www.tucsonrodeo.com. 741-2233.

Tucson Rodeo Parade — Begins at South Park Avenue and East Ajo Way; proceeds south on Park to East Irvington Road; proceeds west on Irvington to the Tucson Rodeo Grounds on South Sixth Avenue. 9 a.m. Feb. 21. Free. 294-1280.

Southwest Indian Arts Fair — Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. Native artists selling pottery, Hopi kachina dolls, paintings, jewelry, baskets, rugs, blankets. Artist demonstrations, Native foods, music, and dance performances. 10 a.m.-5 p.m Feb. 23; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24. $8 with discounts. 626-8381.

Tucson African Violet Society Show and Sale — Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd, Marana. Bring your tired or sick African violet for a free checkup. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 23; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 24. Free. 790-3439.

Tucson Peace Fair and Music Festival — DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road. A gathering of peace, social justice and environmental groups. Live music, ethnic foods, activities for kids. www.peacecalendar.org. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Feb. 23. Free. 792-6500.

World Desert Fair — Boyce Thompson Arboretum, U.S. 60, near Milepost 223, three miles west of Superior. Explore the cultures, view the crafts and taste samples of arid land foods from around the world, walk the Main Trail loop. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23. $7.50; discounts available. 1-520-689-2811.

Fords on Fourth Car Show — Along North Fourth Avenue, between East Sixth and East Ninth streets. Sponsored by The Southern Arizona Mustang Club. fourthavenue.org. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 24. Free. 624-5004.

Fitness

TriFest 2008 — Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 4550 S. Palo Verde Road. Triathlon training camps, expo and conferences. Feb. 26-March 6. For schedule and costs: www.active.com/triathlon or usatriathlon.org.

Dave's Run for ALS 5K Run/Walk — Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. 8:30 a.m. March 2. $18 advance; $25 day of event. 326-9383. Register: azroadrunners.org.

Sabino Canyon Sunset Run — 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Road. 6.4-mile run. 5:30 p.m. March 8. $25; $30 race day. 326-9383. Register: azroadrunners.org.

Tour de Cure — Rancho Sahuarita Welcome Center, 15455 S. Camino Lago Azul. 100K, 50K, 30K and 10K family rides. Benefits the American Diabetes Association. 7 a.m. March 9. $20. Register: tour.diabetes.org.

Vail 5K Run/Walk — Cienega High School, 12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Road. 8 a.m. March 29. $20. 820-6447. Register at: taggrun.com.

Night life

Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza — 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Live jazz, 7-10 Thursdays and 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. Irish jam, 4 Sundays. 206-0323.

Bar Toma! — El Charro East, 6310 E. Broadway. Latin DJ music, 10 Saturdays. 745-1922.

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 Feb. 22 and 29. 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. Live country music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 578-0341.

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

Cactus Moon Cafe — 5470 E. Broadway. Country DJ with Top 40 mix, 9 Fridays; live country music, 9 Thursdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays. 748-0049.

Cactus Rose — at the Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Gerry Glombecki, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 24. 881-4200.

Caffe Luce — 845 N. Park Ave. Phil Borzillo, 8 Feb. 22; Cassette Culture, 8 Feb. 29. 207-5504.

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.

Corleone Restaurant — 6632 E. Tanque Verde Road. Bad News Blues Band, 8:30 Feb. 21; Paul Elia, Sundays. 751-7447.

Cuvée World Bistro — 3352 E. Speedway. Gerry Glombecki, 8 Feb. 29. 881-7577.

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.

Delectables — 533 N. Fourth Ave. Gerry Glombecki, 7 Feb. 22; 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; salsarenge, 10-2 Saturdays. 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.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge — 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Rodeo dance, 7 Feb. 23. 882-3068.

Gourmet of China — 2544 S. Kolb Road. Oldies dance music with Bob Kay, 5 Sundays. 721-0100.

Guadalajara Grill — 1730 E. Prince Road. Latin trio, 6-9 Mondays, 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.

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. Sabra Faulk and Amber Norgaard, 8 Feb. 22; Government and Cheese, 8 Feb. 29. 749-2299.

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

Knights of Columbus Hall — 601 S. Tucson Blvd. Tardeada with music by Miguelito, 2-6 p.m. Feb. 24. 790-4331.

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. 624-43000.

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. Greg Spivey Band, 8-midnight Fridays and Saturdays; country line lessons, 7-9 Tuesdays. 825-9907.

Le-Delice French Bakery and Restaurant — 7245 E. Tanque Verde Road. Marianne Dissard with Naïm Amor, 6:30 Feb. 27. 290-9714.

Level Bar & Lounge — 4280 N. Campbell Ave. DJ Frances, 9 Feb. 29. 615-3835.

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'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. Allison Sattinger, 7 Feb. 23. 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.

Raz Restaurant — 1929 E. Grant Road. Live music, 7 Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 327-2223.

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.

Stadium Grill — 3682 W. Orange Grove Road. Shell Shock, 9 Feb. 22. 877-8100.

Sullivan's Steakhouse — 1785 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6 nightly. Roscoe Freund and Matt Mitchell, 8:30 Wednesdays. 299-4275.

Thirsty's Neighborhood Grill and Bar — 2442 N. Pantano Road. Desert Bluegrass Association jam, 4 Sundays. 885-6585.

Vintabla — 2890 E. Skyline Drive. Ronstadt, DeLucia and Black, 6 Feb. 21. 577-6210.

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.

Opera

Brown Bag Opera — Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona presents preview of Arizona Opera's upcoming production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute," narrated by Molly McKasson. Musical excepts by local artists. noon-1 p.m. Feb. 22. Free. 742-4935.

Outdoors

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

Desert Adaptations — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Stroll through the cactus garden looks at desert plants. 4 p.m. Feb. 21, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 22, 11 a.m. Feb. 24. 733-5153.

Desert Sojourn (Waterhole Stroll) — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. One-hour, half-mile stroll at the "old water hole." Schedule subject to change. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Thursdays through April 10. 733-5158.

Moonrise Over the Mountain — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Patio talk allows a relaxing view of the moon as it rises above the cactus forest. Program about 45 minutes. Bring a lawn chair and warm clothing. Call to confirm,schedule can change. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 7:15 p.m. March 21. 733-5158.

Signs of Life in the Desert — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A 30-minute, half-mile walk around the Red Hills Visitor Center. Schedule is subject to change. 3:15-3:45 p.m. Thursdays. 733-5158.

A Taste of the Desert — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Join Park Ranger Katy Hooper for stroll in cactus garden. 2-2:30 p.m. Feb. 22. 733-5153.

Fourth Saturday: Archaeology Hike and Vanished Arizona — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Guided hike along the Path of the Ancestors, visit ancient Hohokam site. Reservation requested.10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 23. $3 children 12 and under; $5 ages 13 and up. 647-7121.

History, Culture and Traditions of Arizona's Mexican-American Community — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Writer Patricia Preciado Martin has documented Arizona's Mexican-American community. Slide show with a narrative and readings from oral histories. 3-4 p.m. Feb. 23. 733-5158.

Rincon Foothills Hike — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Strenuous half-day hike, led by Park Ranger Curt Treichel, through the Rincon Foothills Wilderness. Meet at the Douglas Springs Trailhead. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23. 733-5153.

Saints and Sinners Walking Tour — Start at Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House, 151 S. Granada Ave. Reservations requested. 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 23. $10 adults, under age 12 free. 622-0956.

Santa Cruz River Walk — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road, Tumacácori. Led by a park ranger or volunteer. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays through March 30. $3 includes museum admission. 1-520-398-2341.

Scope Out Saturn — Kitt Peak National Observatory, 56 miles southwest of Tucson via Arizona 86. Presentation by a planetary scientist. Reservations required. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 23. $35, discounts. 318-8726.

Snakes, Lizards and Tortoises - Patio Talk — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A 40-minute patio presentation on communication among reptiles, adaptations and defense systems. Schedule is subject to change. 1:45 p.m. Feb. 23, 3:15 p.m. Feb. 25. 733-5158.

Strange Plants — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Join Park Ranger Josh Boles for stroll, learn how desert plants thrive. 2-2:30 p.m. Feb. 23. 733-5153.

Traditional O'odham Basket Making — Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. Taught by an O'odham basket weaver and ethnobotanist Martha Burgess. Participants try coiling their own basket. Reservations required. 1-4 p.m. Feb. 23. $20. 615-7855.

Tucson Mountain Park Birding Walk — Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Join birding expert John Higgins for a guided bird walk. 8-10 a.m. Feb. 23. Free. 615-7855.

Twilight Hike — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Experience the desert in that magical time just before sunset. 21/2 miles and 21/2 hours. Terrain is sandy and rocky. 4:15 p.m. Feb. 23. 733-5191.

1933 to Today — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Join Park Ranger Arlo Ogden for a walk back in time to learn how and why Saguaro National Park came to be. 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 24. 733-5153.

Living Speed Bumps — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Park naturalist discusses a recent park study and raises questions about the long-range ecological effects of road kill. Schedule subject to change. 3:15 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through April 8. 733-5158.

Teresi Dyno Drag Truck Event — Tucson Harley-Davidson, 250 E. Grant Road. Have the torque and horsepower of your bike measured and test your bike's racing capabilities in a safe, stationary environment. Food and music, too. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 24. Free; $30 to race your bike. 792-0111.

Sabino Secrets Revealed — Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Includes how flora and fauna survive in our harsh desert climate. Learn answers on a walk 2-4 p.m. Mondays. 235-1355.

Plant and Bird Walk — Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Volunteer Naturalists lead an interpretive plant and bird walk every Tuesday. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 749-8700 Ext 0.

Wake Up With the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. This casual stroll is geared to beginning and intermediate birders. Binoculars are available. 8:30-10 a.m. Feb. 26. 615-7855.

Biodiversity and Conservation in the Sea of Cortez — O'Malleys on Fourth, 247 N. Fourth Ave. Oceanographer Frank Lane speaks at meeting of the Tucson Sailing Club. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 27. 572-9386.

Evergreen Cemetery Walking Tour — Inside the main gate at Fort Lowell and Oracle roads. After an overview of Tucson cemeteries, visit grave sites and hear stories of historic characters. 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 27. $15. 881-1638.

Strike It Rich — Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Volunteer Naturalists will help you pan for garnets in Sabino Creek near Stop No. 3 every Wednesday. Dependent on adequate stream flow and operation of trams. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 749-8700, Ext 0.

Screenings

Film Screening and Panel Presentation — SBS Annex Conference Room, 1443 E. First St. "Mom's Apple Pie: The Heart of the Lesbian Mothers' Custody Movement." 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Free. 621-3919.

Film Premiere and Short Film Showcase — Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Premiere of Mary Shelley's "The Last Man." Event starts with short films by local filmmakers. 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23. $12. 547-3040.

Oscar Night America 2008 — Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Red-carpet event featuring the simulcast of the 2008 Academy Awards. 6 p.m. Feb. 24. $10, $50, $150. 547-3040.

Mondo Mondays — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. "Matango: Attack of the Mushroom People." 8 p.m. Feb. 25. $2. 795-0844.

September 11 Revisited — UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. A documentary about the 9/11 attacks and related events. 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Free. 622-6419.

Film Screening and Discussion With the Filmmaker — Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road. "Silent Choices" explores abortion and birth control from perspective of African Americans. Also, discussion and Q&A session with filmmaker Faith Pennick. 6 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 621-3919.

Director Andrew Wagner in Person With "Starting Out in the Evening" — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Wagner will introduce his new film and participate in an audience Q&A. 7 p.m. Feb. 29 and March 1. $8.50. 795-0844.

Out of Town

International Film Series: "Children of Men" — Screening at the following locations: Sierra Vista Campus Room 900, 901 Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista, 7 p.m. Feb. 27; Douglas Campus LIttle Theater, 4190 W. Highway 80, Douglas, 6 p.m. Feb. 28; Bisbee Central School, 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. 7 p.m. Feb. 29. Free. 1-520-417-4025.

Shopping

Rummage Sale and Crafts Show — Faith Lutheran Church, 3925 E. Fifth St. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 23. Free. 326-2262.

Mini Psychic Fair — Church of Mankind, 1231 S. Van Buren Ave. Tarot cards, crystal ball, tea readings. 2-5 p.m. Feb. 23. $20 per reading. 461-2910.

White Elephant — The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont Blvd. Records, clothing, household items, artwork. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 25. Free. 325-4800.

Market Daze — Voyager RV Resort, 8701 S. Kolb Road. Arts and crafts. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 574-6100.

Southern Arizona

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

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

• Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. 628-5774.

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

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

• Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House

Museum, Tucson Convention Center complex, 151 S. Granada Ave. 622-0956.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Theater

"Wonderful Town" — Pima Community College Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Based on the play "My Sister Eileen," this musical comedy features more than 60 PCC students. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through March 2. $10-$15. 206-6986.

"Dancing at Lughnasa" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Live Theatre Workshop presents the drama by Brian Freil. There will be a post-show opening reception Feb. 23. Previews are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21-22. Preview tickets are $11. Regular shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 30. $14-$17. 327-4242.

"Natives" — Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. Invisible Theatre presents this contemporary comedy. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through March 9. $22-$25. 882-9721.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Musical. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21; 8 p.m. Feb. 22; 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 23; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. $18-$56. 321-1000.

"The Lone Stranger, or Trigger Happy!" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy. Some additional matinees, call for information. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through March 22. $16.95; discounts available. 886-9428.

"The Miracle Worker" — Marroney Theatre, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Arizona Repertory Theatre presents the drama about Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. Sponsor: Green Fields Country Day School. Wednesdays-Sundays through March 2; call for times. $26, discounts available. 621-1162.

"Topsy Turvy Mouse" — Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre, 330 S. Scott Ave. Borderlands Theater presents Peter Gil-Sheridan drama for ages 14 and over. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through March 2. $10.75-19.75; discounts. 882-7406.

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and The Band of the Coldstream Guards — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Join these two distinctive battalions for an evening of pomp and tradition. 8 p.m. Feb. 22. $22-$52. 621-3341.

"Murder at Magic Manor" — Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater, 1800 E. Fort Lowell Road. The comedy dinner theater presents three-course candlelight dinner with magic, mystery and mayhem. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 29. $35. 624-0172.

"Oscar and Felix: A New Look at the Odd Couple" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Neil Simon has updated his comedy. Last performances: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23 and 3 p.m. Feb. 24. $18, discounts available. 326-6800.

"Robin Hood the Musical" — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Arizona Rose Theatre Company presents this musical. 8 p.m. Feb. 22, 23; 2 p.m. Feb. 24. $15. 888-0509.

Street-Prov — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Presented by Etcetera, Live Theatre Workshop's late night series. www.street-prov.com. Call for information and reservations. 18 and over. 10:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays through March 1. $8-$11; discounts available. 327-4242.

"Hughie" — Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. Red Barn Theatre Co. in association with Those Guys Productions present this Eugene O'Neill play. 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 23-March 2. $10 adults, $8 students/seniors. 622-6973.

Desert Thunder's Magical Dinner Show — O'Shaughnessy's, 2200 N. Camino Principal. Magician Gene Collins performs. Mike DeSchalit hosts. 6 p.m. Feb. 24. $32 dinner and show; $15 show. 296-7464.

"Princess Furball" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. An interactive new musical suitable for all ages. 1-2 p.m. Sundays through April 20; no show March 23. $5-$8. 327-4242.

Pueblo Estates Annual Variety Show — Pueblo Estates, 145 Aliso Drive, Green Valley. The Ted Mulligan Show (a take-off of "The Ed Sullivan Show"). Comedy, singing, dancing and instrumental. 2 p.m. Feb. 27 and 7 p.m. Feb. 28-March 1. $6 matinee; $8.50 evening. Tickets on sale 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday at the clubhouse. Call 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 625-2440.

An Evening With Charlie Russell — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. In "Charlie Russell's Yarns," Raphael J. Cristy explores the life and works of Russell (1864-1926), the self-taught Montana painter/sculptor. 6 p.m. Feb. 29. Free. 624-2333.

"El Capitan Colorado (The Royal O'Conor)" — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Sponsored by the Tucson-Roscommon Sister Cities, Caroilín Callery's drama depicting the true story of Hugo O'Conor and his adventures. 7 p.m. Feb. 29. $25; $5 discount for Sister Cities members. 747-0059.

Visual arts

Exhibits opening through Feb. 29

The Drawing Studio — 33 S. Sixth Ave. "Beyond Kindergarten." Collage works, Feb. 28-March 30. Reception: 6-9 p.m. March 1. 602-0947.

Grogan Gallery of Fine Art — 2890 E. Skyline Drive. "Balancing Entropy and Order," paintings by Michael Longstaff and Stephanie Shank, Feb. 21-March 7. Reception: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 21. 577-8787.

Max Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Oil and acrylic paintings of Mark Daniels, Kenny McKenna and Bill Moomey. 529-7349.

Mountain Shadow Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive, New works by Santa Fe sculptor Destiny Allison, Feb. 22-March 10. Reception: 6-8 pm. Feb. 23. 577-6301.

Platform Gallery — 439 N. Sixth Ave. "Cotton Wood," mixed media by Matt Cotten and oil on canvas by Jesse Wood, of Santa Fe. Reception: 6-8 p.m. March 1. 882-3886.

Tubac Center of the Arts — 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. "The 33rd Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition — Festival of Color" is a juried show. Feb. 22-April 6. Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 29. 1-520-398-2371.

UA Union Gallery — 1303 E. University Blvd., third floor. "BFA Senior Exhibition," best works by UA art students, Feb. 22-March 21. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 22. 621-6142.

Ongoing

Adobe Gallery — Triangle L Ranch, 2805 Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. Mixed-media exhibit featuring photos and paintings by Janet K. Miller and Rosanna Salonia, through March 2. 623-6732.

Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. "Venture into Spring," watercolors of the Southwest, through March 12. 749-3718.

Art Gallery — 1122 N. Stone Ave. "Art of the Blacksmith: Branding Irons of the Southwest," through March 27. "Art for Art's Sake," through Feb. 28. 624-7099.

ArtCulture Partnership: Art 4 U — 951 E. 35th St. "Mythical Perspectives," comical and macabre sculptural works of Jesse Berlin and Daniel Hornung, through March 22. 792-3617.

Artist of the Month Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. "Colors and Textures of the Southwest," through March 3. 748-1551.

ArtsEye — 3550 E. Grant Road. "American Cowgirl," photographs by Jamie WIlliams, through May 16. 325-0260.

Azora Gallery — Plaza Colonial, 2870 E. Skyline Drive. Gonzalo Espinosa exhibits mixed-media paintings and sculpture, through March 14. 577-5111.

Back Alley Gallery @ The Station — 1395 W. American Ave., Oracle. "Arizona, here, there, then, now," photography by Patricia Katchur, through Feb. 28. 1-520-896-9005.

Bear's Path Gallery — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Artists' Choice," oil paintings, through March 8. 760-1416.

Bjorklund Art Studio & Gallery — 439 N. Sixth Ave. "The Red Sky Series," oil paintings, through Feb. 26. 400-8757.

Blue Raven Gallery and Gifts — In Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave. "Art of Architecture," juried show with animal and human structures, through Feb. 28. 623-1003.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum — 37615 Highway 60, Superior. "High Voltage Photo Exhibit," lightning, through Feb. 29. 1-520-689-2811.

Campus Christian Center Art Gallery — UA Campus, 715 N. Park Ave. "ManodeMona," watercolor paintings and charcoal drawings, through March 14. 623-7575

Center for Creative Photography — 1030 N. Olive Road. "Debating Modern Photography: The Triumph of Group f/64" includes the works of photographers such as Ansel Adams, through May 4. 621-7968.

Conrad Wilde Gallery — 210 N. Fourth Ave. "K(nots) of Desire," imagery of knots, through Feb. 23. 622-8997.

Davis Dominguez Gallery — 154 E. Sixth St. New landscape paintings by James P. Cook, through March 29. 629-9759.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun — 6300 N. Swan Road. "The M Collection: Sculptures and Castings," through Feb. 29. "The Way of the Cross," original oils, through May 11. 299-9191.

Desert Artisans' Gallery — 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Paint Splash," through March 23. 722-4412.

The Drawing Studio — 33 S. Sixth Ave. "Identity/Desire," through Feb. 23. 602-0947.

El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity — 340 N. Fourth Ave. "Arizona 911 From New York to Nogales," sculpture and mounted works by Neil Bernstein, through June 1. 624-4800.

Etherton Gallery — 135 S. Sixth Ave. "The View from Here," photographs, through March 22. 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.

G.A.S.P. Gallery — Utterback Middle School, 3233 S. Pinal Vista. "TUSD Collects: Figurative Works," depicts men at work, through March 7. 225-3500.

Galeria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. "Textiles — see, touch and enjoy art," textiles, weavings, silkscreens and batiks, through March 7. 319-1262.

Gallery at the Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. "The Illustrations of Paul Mirocha and Steve Buchmann," through Feb. 25. Call for viewing availability. 326-9686, Ext. 10.

The Gallery at 6th & 6th — 439 N. Sixth Ave. "Monumental Watercolors II," large, abstract watercolors by Bohdan Osyczka, through April 19. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 23. 903-0650.

Global Arts Gallery — 315 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. "Luv-a-Thon & Lucky 13 Anniversary," through March 15. 1-520-394-0077.

Griffonage Studios — 270 E. Congress St. "Landscapes," digital photographs through Feb. 29. 623-3323.

Holy Joe Studio — 1124 N. Stone Ave. "Yaqui Pahcola Mask Exhibit," hand-carved American Indian masks, through Feb. 28. 405-5800.

Hotel Congress Lobby — 311 E. Congress St. "Mysterium Fidei" expresses human suffering and faith with resin oil paint and wood, through March 9. 622-8848.

Ironwood Gallery — Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. "Blossom: Art of Flowers," through March 30. 883-3024.

Jane Hamilton Fine Art — 1825 E. River Road. "Tucson Cowgirl on Parade," through Feb 22. 529-4886.

Joseph Gross Gallery — 1030 N. Olive Road. "Fly Zone," a mixed media and photo exhibit by Allan deSouza. through March 31. Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. 626-4215.

Mark Sublette Modern — Plaza Colonial, 2890 E. Skyline Drive. "Under the Gold Dome," oil and canvas works by Michael Haykin, through March 14. 299-7798.

Milagros Gallery — 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Valentine art and milagros, through March 15. 615-0477.

Mountain Shadow Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive, New mixed media and acrylic works by Cima Mehr, through Feb. 29. 577-6301.

MOCA on The Plaza — 149 N. Stone Ave. "Arid Zones/Zones Arides," through April 26. 624-5019.

Murphey Gallery, St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church — 4440 N. Campbell Ave. "Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild 2008 Signature Show," juried work, through Feb. 28. 299-6421.

Northern Trust — 3450 E. Sunrise Drive. "Empire 100 Western Art Show & Sale," through Feb. 29. 1-888-364-2829.

Obsidian Gallery — 4320 N. Campbell Ave. "Annual Jewelry Exhibition Plus," through March 8. 577-3598.

Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery — 711 S. Sixth Ave. Works by Bronwen Heilman and Phyllis Woods, through Feb. 29. 884-7404.

Pima Community College, Louis

Carlos Bernal Gallery — 2202 W. Anklam Road. "Land, Art and the Sacred: Three Perspectives," through March 7. 206-6942.

Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop — 218 E. Sixth St. "¡Carnival!" through March 8. 881-5335.

Platform Gallery — 439 N. Sixth Ave. Paintings by Brad Nuorala, mixed media by Jay Hardin, through Feb. 26. 882-3886.

SAAVI Gallery — Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired Gallery, 3767 E. Grant Road. Watercolor artist Rose Molin, through Feb. 29. 795-1331.

Stonecurves Common House — 4133 N. Stone Ave. "Modern Cave Painting," block prints, drawings, paintings and mandalas, through March 3. 293-3582.

Stone Dragon Studio — 1126 N. Stone Ave. "Dinosaur Sculptures," through Feb. 28. 624-7099.

The Tang Gallery — 32 Main St., Bisbee. "Bisbee 2008," works by 10 Bisbee artists, through Feb. 21. 1-520-432-5824.

Temple of Music and Art — 330 S. Scott Ave. "William Fuller: Photographs,"contemporary architecture, through Feb. 27. 624-7370.

Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "Earth, Air, Fire, Water," through March 9. Free with park admission: $7; discounts. 742-6455.

Toscana Studio and Gallery — 9040 N. Oracle Road. "Flora Fantastica," original paintings by Elizabeth von Isser, Pam Cheeseman, Richard Zelens and others, through March 30. Reception: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 23. 575-1445.

Tucson International Airport — 7150 S. Tucson Blvd., Upper Link Gallery: "Making a Point: An Exhibit of Cast Paper Paintings" by Ron Nelson features three-dimensional images, through April 30. Main Gallery, Central Core: "We Walk in Beauty," photographs of American Indians by Gary Auerbach, through March 30. Reception: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 21. 573-8187.

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block — 140 N. Main Ave. "Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation 2," through May 11. In Casa Cordova: "El Nacimiento," through March 30. Museum admission: $8; discounts. 624-2333, Ext. 109.

UA Libraries Special Collections — 1510 E. University Blvd. "Environmental Perspectives: An Appreciation of Arid Lands," through Feb. 22. 307-2781.

UA Mineral Museum — Flandrau: The UA Science Center, University Boulevard and Cherry Avenue. The Hubert C. de Monmonier Collection, "An Unknown Treasure Comes to Tucson," through May 31. $5 with discounts. 621-4227.

UA Museum of Art — 1031 N. Olive Road. "Fantastic Worlds," paintings, and "Drawings from the Typology Series," through March 23. 621-7567.

Western National Parks Association Bookstore — 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Folk art by Doraluz Sotelo Aldridge, through Feb. 29. 622-6014.

Wilde Meyer Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. "Gem Show," through Feb. 29. 615-5222.

ET Cetera

Sampoe Gallery Grand Opening — 24 Main St., Bisbee. Work by artists Sam Woolcott and Poe Dismuke. Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Feb. 29. 1-520-432-5338.

Meet the Artist — Quail Creek Resort Community, Madera Clubhouse, 1055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd., Green Valley. Linda Kyser Smith demonstrates portrait painting. Also, paintings for sale. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 23; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 24. 393-5822.

Unveiling of the "Golden Gate Bridge Over Troubled Border" — Neil Bernstein's sculpture welcomes border crossers; 30 feet tall by 12 feet wide by 25 feet long, it crosses an arroyo along the migrant trail. For unveiling, meet at El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity, 340 N. Fourth Ave., 1 p.m. Feb. 22, to travel as a convoy to Arivaca. Call 1-520-404-6515.

Southwest Indian Art Fair — Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. Meet 200 native artists. Artwork includes pottery, Hopi kachina dolls and paintings. Artist demonstrations featured. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 23; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24. $8, discounts. 626-8381.

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.

Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. 331-1442.

Morris K. Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road 791-4931.

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 Desert View 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.

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.

Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale. 1-480-945-5150.