Many events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.
Comedy
Jay Penn - Desert Diamond Casino, 7350 S. Nogales Hwy. The new Comedy Spot Comedy Club at Desert Diamond Casino is a professional comedy show. Age 21 and over. 8 p.m. Seating at 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. 294-7777.
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy - Executive Inn and Suites, 333 W. Drachman St. All ages. 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month. Free. 861-2986.
Concerts
Classical
Pianist David Syme - Green Valley Recreation, West Social Center, 1111 Via Arcoiris, Green Valley. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 5. $20 in advance, $21 at the door. 625-3440, Ext. 225.
University Community Chorus & UA Philharmonic Orchestra - Crowder Hall. "Town and Gown" featuring UA ensembles. The works of Schubert, Mozart and Dvorak. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6; 3 p.m. Nov. 8. $5. 621-2998.
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Healing Chance - Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Eight Antiphons of St. Ursula, with sound shaman Norma Gentile. With a women's ensemble, harmonic toning and a choir of Tibetan singing bowls. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. $17.50 in advance; $20 at the door. 327-6857.
Just for Kids TSO Flute Viola Harp Trio - Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. "Sam and the Crazy Daisy" with TSO Flute Viola Harp Trio in a musical story written by TSO violinist and composer Michael Fan. The Flute Viola Harp Trio is Pat Watrous, flute, Ann Weaver, viola and Trish Harris, harp. Two shows: 10 and 11:15 a.m. Nov. 7. $2 donation suggested. 882-8585.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Just for Kids - Sahuarita Town Hall, 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita. Tucson Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet brings Prokofiev's classic tale of Peter and the Wolf to life. Kids can dress as their favorite animal. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7. $2 donation suggested. 445-7850.
Arizona Symphonic Winds Veterans Day Concert - Catalina Foothills High School Auditorium, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Directed by László Veres. Favorites, patriotic music and marches. 2-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 721-2068.
Fall Concert - Tucson Estates, multi purpose building, 5900 W. Western Way Circle. Sons of Orpheus men's choir. 3 p.m. Nov. 8. $7; $5 Tucson Estates Residents. 578-0335.
First International Tucson Guitar Festival - Holsclaw Hall. Presented by the University of Arizona School of Music and the Tucson Guitar Society. Beeston Guitar Competition Finals: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8, $5-$9; Rafael Aguirre Miñarro: 7 p.m. Nov. 11, $18-$22; The Assad Brothers: 7 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13, $20-$30. 621-2998.
The Arizona Early Music Society - St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. The Arizona Early Music Society presents the newly formed duo Virginal Music, with Melanie Germond, soprano, and Marc Bellassai, playing the virginal and harpsichord. 3-4:45 p.m. Nov. 8. $20. 297-3448.
Fry Street Quartet - Leo Rich Theatre. Chamber music concert with works from composers Beethoven and Bartók. 8 p.m. Nov. 11. $25. 577-3769.
Tucson Symphony Preview Series - Joyner Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. Ann-Marie Schaffer previews the TSO program Mozart and Schumann. Two free symphony tickets ca be won after the discussion. 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Free. 594-5295.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks Concert Series in Oro Valley - Canyon del Oro High School, Fine Arts Auditorium, 23 W. Calle Concordia. Featuring the music of Mendelssohn and Haydn, with Music Director George Hanson conducting the TSO. 7 p.m. pre-concert chat with conductor; 8 p.m. concert. Nov. 13. $33-$40. 797-3959.
Crossover: Classical Jazz - St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. The concert features diverse works that have been influenced by jazz, including the well-known Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano by Claude Bolling. Presented by St. Philip's Friends of Music. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Free, $15 suggested donation. 299-6421.
USAF Band of the West Concert Band Performance - John J. Pedicone Jr. Performing Arts Center at Flowing Wells High School, 3725 N. Flowing Wells Road. Call for tickets between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13. Free. 696-8146.
Jazz, World
Eric Firestone Gallery Event & Exhibition New Venue - Eric Firestone Gallery and Exhibition Space, 403 N. Sixth Ave. Grand opening entertainment includes: Key Ingredients of African Soul (Afro-pop, African folk, reggae and Caribbean soca) and Blackwood & Co.(psychedelic funk). 6 p.m.-midnight. Nov. 6. Free. 577-7711.
Mystic Roots Band - Twelve Tribes Reggae Shop, 345 N. Fifth Ave. Reggae music with DJ Diesel and Katherine Ramirez. Lifted by Creation opens. 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 6. $10. 620-1810.
Batucaxé - Club Congress. Drum and dance ensemble. 7 p.m. Nov. 7. $5, www.ticketweb.com
Meditation Concert of Healing Chants with Norma Gentile - Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Candlelight concert. Hildegard's Eight Antiphons for St. Ursula with a women's choir led by Christina Jarvis. Also, audience-created harmonic tones and chanting, and choir of Tibetan singing bowls. 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 7. $17.50 in advance; $20 at the door. 327-6857.
Mr. Boogie Woogie - DesertView Performing Arts Center, SaddleBrooke. Eric-Jan Overbeek performs boogie and blues. 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 7. $18 in advance; $20 at the door. 825-2818.
The Ironwood Duo - Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive. Classical, jazz and rock. 1 p.m. Nov. 7. $15. 622-6014.
"Sundries" - Holsclaw Hall, UA School of Music Building. Blues, jazz, folk. Faculty artists Kelly Thomas, tuba and euphonium, and Michael Dauphinais, piano. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. $5. 621-2998.
Crossover: Classical Jazz - St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. Diverse works, including Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano by Claude Bolling. $15 suggested donation.
Rock, Country
Surroundings - Living Room. Punk, rock. 7 p.m. Nov. 5. $5.
Tom Russell - Club Congress. Country Americana. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5. $20 in advance, $23 day of show, www.ticketweb.com
Ethos and Provocative Whites - Club Congress. Rock. 21 and over. 10:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Free.
Everclear - Rialto Theatre. With Clayton Senne. Rock. 8 p.m. Nov. 6. $10 includes $1 to charity.
Fun - Club Congress. Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff. Pop rock. 7 p.m. Nov. 6. $13, www.ticketweb.com.
Interstate - Rock n' Java, 7555 W. Twin Peaks Road. Folk, blues and rock. All ages.Two performances: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 6-7. Free. 572-5238.
Lucy Kaplansky - Old Town Artisans. Alternative country, roots rock and folk. With Kathleen Williamson. For additional fee, online at rhythmandroots.org. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6. $20 in advance; $23 at the door. 760-4135.
Mitzi Cowell, Anne English and Don Simpson - FOP Lodge, The Lodge on Dodge. Blues guitar, vocals, folk. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6. $5.
Mostly Bears, Nico Vega, The Ghost Dove - Plush. Pop rock. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 6. $5, www.ticketweb.com
Songwriter Showcase Lucy Kaplansky with Kathleen Williamson - Old Town Artisans. A fusion of alternative country, roots rock and folk music. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6. $20 in advance; $23 at the door.
TSO Pops! Patriotic Pops - Tucson Music Hall. Guest conductor Albert-George Schram. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7; 2 p.m. Nov. 8. $22-$60. 882-8585.
Voodoo Swing, Ruth Wilson, Kings of Pleasure - Surly Wench Pub. Rock, punk. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 6. $5.
Al Foul - Surly Wench Pub. Rockabilly. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 7. $5.
Fourkiller Flats - Plush. Rock. With the Monahans and the Sand Rubies. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 7. $5.
Ghost Cow - Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Pop, rock and soul. With Tone Monkeys. 21 and over. 10 p.m. Nov. 7. $5. 622-3535.
Interstate - Rock n' Java, 7555 W. Twin Peaks Road. Folk, blues and rock.Two performances: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 6-7. Free. 572-5238.
Kathy Mattea - Centennial Hall. Folk and country music Grammy winner. All ages. 8 p.m. Nov. 7. $15-$44.
Santo Diablo - The Rock. Rock. With Summer in December, Knucklehorse, Kings of Arizona, Against All Odds, 16th Street, Steven Frumess. Bar with I.D. 6 p.m. Nov. 7. $7-$9.
The Wayback Machine - Abounding Grace Sanctuary, 2450 S. Kolb Rd. Acoustic music of the Grateful Dead. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 7. $6. 721-1710.
Band Jam - Old Town Artisans. Rock, blues, jazz and bluegrass with Still Cruisin', Five Way Street, Mark Holdaway, Earthlingz, Cinder Bridge, Chet Gardiner and the Raging Grannies. Donations benefit a Tucson family with urgent medical needs. Noon-7 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 256-4058.
Calexico - Rialto Theatre. Concert will be filmed for Flor de Muertos, a documentary celebration of the 20th Anniversary All Souls Procession and the music of Calexico. With Molehill Orkestrah. Indie rock. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $30-$37.
Thriftstore Throwdown, The Discotays, The Snuggles - Dry River Collective, 740 N. Main St. Seminal art performance rockers and hardcore rock. 8 p.m. Nov. 8. $5 donation. 282-9465.
Electric Six - Plush. Alt rock. With the Gay Blades and Millions of Brazilians. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $10; www.ticketweb.com
Good Rockin' Live! - A Salute to SUN Records - The Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Early rock 'n' roll. Music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, B.B. King and Jerry Lee Lewis. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9. $25. 861-3085.
Logan - Living Room. Rock, punk. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. $5.
Hanson - Rialto Theatre. Pop, with Sherwood. 8 p.m. Nov. 10. $22 in advance, $24 day of show; $25- $27 reserved.
Loom, Prize Country - Living Room. Punk, rock. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. $5.
Old Arizona Brass Band Veterans Day Concert - Canyon del Oro Baptist Church, 9200 N. Oracle Road. Performing as the historic 4th Calvary Regimental Band in traditional uniforms. 7 p.m. Nov. 10. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. 797-3959.
Sugar and Gold - Club Congress. Indie rock. With the Runaway Five and Mean Beans. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Nov. 10. $5, www.ticketweb.com
The New Heathers - Plush. Pop rock. Also Meese, Ha Ha Tonka and Without a Face. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10. $12; www.ticketweb.com
Chuck Prophet - Club Congress. Alt country, pop, rock. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Nov. 11. $10 in advance, $12 day of show, www.ticketweb.com
Hot Buttered Rum - Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Pop rock. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12. $12; www.ticketweb.com
. . .Music Video? - Plush. Electro-pop. With the Lovemakers and the Ghost of 505. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 13. $5.
Flesh Factor - The Rock. Rock. With Skavinjer, Project Fear Bomb, Indu, Defending Will, HeadRust. Bar with I.D. 6 p.m. Nov. 13. $7 in advance; $9 at the door.
Gwar - Rialto Theatre. Metal. 8 p.m. Nov. 13. $22 in advance, $26 day of show.
The Gotes - Old Town Artisans. Classic rock. With Frank-Lin Beverage wine tasting. More info at rhythmandroots.org or 1-800-594-8499. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Free; $6 for buffet.
USAF Band of the West Concert Band Performance - John J. Pedicone Jr. Performing Arts Center at Flowing Wells High School, 3725 N. Flowing Wells Road. Must call for tickets 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13. Free. 696-8146.
Out of Town
Rusted Root - Marquee Theatre, Tempe. Rock. With Crowfield. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6. $24, www.luckymanonline.com, in advance.
Langhorne Slim with Dawes - Rhythm Room Concert Club, Phoenix. Alt folk, indie rock. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Nov. 9. $10, www.ticketweb.com
The New Heathers with members of Ludo - Martini, Scottsdale. With Meese, Ha Ha Tonka, Without A Face. 21 and over. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $12, www.ticketweb.com
Upcoming
BB King, Nov. 20, Centennial Hall. Box office, 621-3341.
Pitbull, Nov. 15, Rialto Theatre. rialtotheatre.com
Alesana, Dec. 3, The Rock. www.ticketmaster.com
For the Star's full list of upcoming
concerts in the Tucson area, go to
go.azstarnet.com/upcoming concerts.
Major concerts/events in the Phoenix area include:
Rusted Root, Nov. 6, Marquee Theatre, Tempe. www.luckymanonline.com
Comedy All-Stars, Nov. 20, Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dec. 15, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.livenation.com
Dance
New Vaudeville Revue - Stevie Eller Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd. In conjunction with the donation of a Vaudeville memorabilia collection, UA Dance presents revue of variety acts. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-13; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. $23. 621-1162.
Farmers markets
Sierra Vista Farmers Market - Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista. Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays. 1-520-378-2973.
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market - West Speedway and North Riverview Boulevard, near the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525, Ext. 242.
Farmers Market - Broadway Village, southwest corner of East Broadway and Country Club Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 603-8116.
St. Philip's Saturday Farmers Market - St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 603-8116.
Oro Valley Farmers Market - Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 918-9811.
Plaza Palomino Market - 2970 N. Swan Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 320-6344.
Rincon Valley Farmers Market - 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Nov. 7: Harvest Festival with live music from 10 a.m.-noon. 591-2276.
San Manuel Farmers Market - 801 McNab Parkway, San Manuel. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 1-520-385-4463.
Bisbee Farmers Market - Vista Park, in the Warren District. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 1-520-236-8409.
St. David Farmers Market - St. David School, 70 E. Patton St., on Arizona 80. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 1-520-221-1074.
Cat Mountain Station Farmers Market - 2740 S. Kinney Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14. 578-8795.
Tucson Farmers Market - St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 918-9811.
Douglas Farmers Market - Raul Castro 10th Street Park, between D and E avenues, Douglas. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sundays. 1-520-805-5938.
Marana Farm Stand - 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive. 3-6 p.m. Mondays. 622-0525, Ext. 242.
Farmers Market - Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. 622-0525, Ext. 242.
Downtown Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts Mercado - Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. 408-3244.
Green Valley Village Farmers Market - 101 S. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays. 490-3315.
Festivals, events
Every Woman - Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave. A girls' night of fun, festivities and beauty. $10 mini-facials, jewelry, fashion show, massages, manicures, music and raffles. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Free. 822-6666.
Tucson Firefighters Chili Cook-Off - El Presidio Park, 160 W. Alameda St. Proceeds benefit the Tucson Firefighters' Adopt-a-Family program. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 6. $1 for each cup of chili. 444-8961.
A Toast to Hope - Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrew's Drive. Food, music, wine tasting, live auction and performances by the Rogue Theatre. Benefits Sunstone Cancer Support Centers. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6. $150. 749-1928, Ext. 104.
DeMont Family Swim School grand opening celebration - DeMont Family Swim School, 2850 W. Ina Road. Family swim, pizza, gelato, autographs with 2008 Olympians, music, Ben's Bells decorating. 2-5 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 877-7946.
Desert Harvesters mesquite milling and pancake breakfast fundraiser - Dunbar/Spring Community Garden, 801 N. 11th Ave. Mesquite and whole-wheat pancakes, prickly-pear syrup, mesquite syrup, agave nectar, honey and jams. Bring whole mesquite pods to be milled into flour. Music, roving entertainers, local foods, crafts, teas, and prizes. 9 a.m.-noon breakfast; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. milling. Nov. 7. $1 for each pancake. 884-3462.
Día de los Muertos festival - Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Music by Mariachi Nueva Melodía, a Tucson PuppetWorks show, paper-flower making, altar displays and other hands-on activities. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7. $3.50 for adults; $2.50 for kids and seniors. 792-9985.
Greyhounds and Friends Fall Festival - Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road. Hosted by Arizona Greyhound Rescue. Contests, vendors, raffles, food for sale, kid stuff, nail trimming and adoption groups. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7. $5 per family. 886-7411.
Benefit auction and concert - Sahuarita Lake Park, 15455 S. Camino Lago Azul, Sahuarita. Benefit auction, raffle and concert to support Ryan Hess as he fights cancer. 3-5 p.m. Nov. 7. By donation. 1-408-674-6913.
La Vida Verde Picnic - Reid Park Ramadas 14 and 15, west of the Rose Garden, east of South Country Club Road and north of East 22nd Street. A potluck picnic and music to celebrate the community. Sponsored by Sustainable Tucson: sustainabletucson.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 400-4489.
Pima Rotary Club City Slicker Rodeo - Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road. Proceeds go toward youth projects locally and internationally. Safe "city slicker" rodeo events, children's carnival booths, a chuck wagon dinner and barn dance. Updated information at pimarotary.org/rodeo. 4-9 p.m. Nov. 7. $40; $25 for kids over 3. 977-4410.
The Second Annual Tucson Comic Con - Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway. Tucson Comic Con raises money for the American Cancer Society with comic books from local shops and from a variety of independent sellers and artists. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 399-8606.
Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games - Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave. Celebrate the history and culture of Scotland, Ireland and Wales with music, dancing, vendors, food and athletic events. Updated information at tucsoncelticfestival.org. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 7; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8. $12. 807-9509.
20th Annual All Souls Procession - Begins at Epic Cafe, 745 N. Fourth Ave. with the grande finale at the Franklin Street Docks, near the North Stone Avenue underpass. Many Mouths One Stomach presents a two-mile ceremonial procession through downtown, floats, groups and bands, grande finale features Flam Chen and other performers. Updated information at allsoulsprocession.org . 6 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 312-1448.
Holiday open house - The West, 5615 E. River Road. Gifts and needlework. Holiday goodies and drawings. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 299-1044.
Toy Train Museum open house - Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum, 3975 N. Miller Ave. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Donations welcome. 888-2222.
Historic Fox Tucson Theatre public tour - Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Video presentation, brief lecture and tour. Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 10. Donations. 547-3040.
Veterans Day Parade - Begins at 16th Street and Sixth Avenue and ends at the Tucson Convention Center parking lot, 260 S. Church Ave. Hosted by the American Legion Post No. 7. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. 622-8703.
Discovery Days presents build your pwn Galileo scope - Take Catalina Highway to the summit of Mount Lemmon. Don McCarthy of the University of Arizona Steward Observatory will explain how the telescope helped shape our view of the universe and then will guide participants as they build their own in class. 10 a.m.-noon. Nov. 11. $24; $18 for students. 626-8122.
EMVIA Duchess Tea - Chantilly Tea Room, 5185 N. Genematas Drive. Benefits the Tucson Downtown Lioness Club and Education and Mentoring for the Visually Impaired Association. Silent auction, presentation and more. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 11. $30; advance ticket purchase only. 290-4770.
Veterans Day ceremony - Sunflower Community Center at the flagpole, 9401 N. Sunflower Park Drive, Marana. Honoring the veterans who have lived at Sunflower. 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. 572-9780.
Free museum admission - Museum of the Horse Soldier, Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. In honor of Veterans Day. Exhibits of U.S. Cavalry uniforms, horse furniture and accouterments. 1-7 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 296-4551.
Fall farmers dinner - Maynards Market and Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave. Maynards Market, Slow Food Tucson and the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance present a multicourse dinner featuring the farm-fresh foods and wines of Southern Arizona. Dinner preceded by a salsa tasting. Reservations required. 5-9 p.m. Nov. 11. $75 per person. 545-0577.
Silent auction and dessert extravaganza - Doolen Middle School, 2400 N. Country Club Road. Benefits Doolen Middle School GATE students. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13. $2. 529-0831.
Out of Town
Sonoita Vineyards St. Martin's New Release Festival - Sonoita Vineyards Winery, 290 Elgin-Canelo Road, Elgin. Includes souvenir glass, wine tasting, optional cooking with wine demonstration, blessing of the vintage, tours, live music and dancing. Plated lunches for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7. $15. 1-520-455-5893.
Fitness
Arizona in Autumn Bike Tour 2009 - For women only. Nov. 7-13. Updated info and to register: womantours.com
Out of the Darkness Community Walk - Reid Park, Soccer Field "A," 1100 S. Randolph Way. 3-5 mile walk. Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.10 a.m. Nov. 7. Register at: outofthedarkness.org
11th Annual World Run Day: Tucson - Select your favorite running route. 9 a.m. Nov. 8. Updated info and to register: runday.com
Meet Me at Maynards - Maynards Market and Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave. Family friendly non-competitive 3 mile walk/run through downtown. Free. 5:45 check-in; 6 p.m. start, Mondays. Updated information at azroadrunners.org.
Stroll and Roll 2-Mile Walk - Reid Park Ramada 31 (near Hi Corbett Field), South Country Club Road and Camino Campestre. Walk-a-thon benefits the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona. 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. walk. Nov. 14. 325-1400.
Catwalk - UA Mall in front of the Student Union Memorial Center. Benefits the Bobbi Olson Fund at the Arizona Cancer Center. 10K run begins at 10 a.m., and 5K walk/run begins at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Register: catwalk.arizona.edu
El Tour de Tucson 5-Day/4-Night Get-Away Cycling Camp - Nov. 19-23. Updated info and to register: fullspectrumsports.com
27th Annual El Tour de Tucson - Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. 109, 80, 67 or 35 miles, plus a 4-mile and quarter- mile fun ride. 7 a.m. Nov. 21. Register: perimeterbicycling.com
Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic - Reid Park Ramada 10, on South Country Club Road north of East 22nd Street. 5K run and 1.5-mile fun run. 8 a.m. Nov. 26. Register: azroadrunners.org
Nightclubs
Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza - 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Ed DeLucia Trio, 7-10 Fridays; live jazz, 7-10 Saturdays. Gary Roberts, 6 Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. 232-0101.
Ain't Nobody's Bizness - 2900 E. Broadway. Latin music by DJ Kool-A, 9 Saturdays; DJ Hill, 9 Wednesdays. 318-4838.
Agave - 12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Live music and DJ Syla, 10 Saturdays; acoustic music, 4 Tuesdays; Gary Roberts, 6:30-8:30 Wednesdays. 742-9595.
Arizona Inn - 2200 E. Elm St. Piano bar, 6-10 nightly. 325-1541.
Armitage Wine Lounge - 2905 E. Skyline Drive. DJ music, 10 Saturdays; live jazz, 4-8 Sundays; live jazz, 7-10 Mondays. 682-9740.
Auld Dubliner - 800 E. University Blvd. Irish jam, 4-7 Nov. 8. 206-0323.
Bamboo Room - China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Jazz with Edna and Ely, 7-10 Fridays; Dixieland, 6:30-9:30 Tuesdays. 327-6646.
Bashful Bandit - 3686 E. Speedway. Acoustic open mic, 8 Wednesdays. Megan's Law, 9 Nov. 7. 795-8996.
Bentley's House of Coffee and Tea -1730 E. Speedway. Open mic, 7 Fridays. Open to all musicians. 795-0338.
Bluefin Seafood Bistro - 7053 N. Oracle Road. Arthur Migliazza and George Howard, 7 Nov. 6 and Nov. 13; Cass Preston Duo, 7 Nov. 7. 531-8500.
Bo-Jangles Saloon - 5244 S. Nogales Highway. Norteño music, 8 Fridays-Sundays. 889-6161.
Boondocks - 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9 Nov. 6 and 13; Tony and the Torpedoes, 8 Nov. 7; Kevin Pakulis, 7 Nov. 8; Bryan Dean Trio, 6 Nov. 9.. 690-0991.
Brat's Bar & Grill - 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Live music, 9-1 Fridays; Dog Gone Jam Band, 7 Sundays. 578-0341.
Breeze - Radisson Suites Tucson, 6555 E. Speedway. Sarah Danielle Trio, 6:30-8:30 Fridays. 731-1414.
Bum Steer - 1910 N. Stone Ave. DJ music, Thursdays; live music, Fridays; DJ music, Saturdays; open mic, Sundays. 884-7377.
Bumsted's - 500 N. Fourth Ave. Karaoke, 10 Saturdays. 622-1413.
C-Note Lounge - 1302 W. Roger Road. Greg Spivey, 9 Nov. 7 and 24. 407-1000.
Cactus Moon Cafe - 5470 E. Broadway. Robert Moreno, 8 Fridays; DJ music, 9 Saturdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays; DJ music, 9 Wednesdays. 748-0049.
Casino del Sol - Paradiso Bar & Lounge, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Hair Band, 8 Nov. 5; Blue Tattoo, 9 Nov. 6; Los Musicales, Nov. 7; Randy Linder, 8 Nov. 12; 22 Black, 9 Nov. 13. 838-6729.
Cayton's Restaurant - Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, 3501 Boulder Bridge Pass, Marana. Guitar music with Charles King, 5-8 Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 572-3530.
Cascade Lounge - Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. Katy and Company, 7:30 Nov. 6; George Howard, 8:30 Nov. 7. 299-2020.
Chicago Bar - 5954 E. Speedway. Neon Prophet, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12; Mr. Boogie Woogie, Nov. 6; 22 Black, Nov. 8; Rowdies, Nov. 9; Genevieve and the LPs, Nov. 10; Kuz-n-Stanley Band, Nov. 13. All shows at 9. 748-8169.
Chopstix - 8195 N. Oracle Road. Live jazz music, 6-8 Tuesdays and Sundays. 229-2002.
Chuy's - 3100 E. Speedway. Karaoke, 8 Fridays. 326-4969.
Club Congress - 311 E. Congress St. Live music, Fridays; DJ Matt McCoy and Dewtron, Saturdays; DJ Sean T, Mondays; live music, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All shows at 9. 622-8848.
Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant - 198 W. Cushing St. Jeff Lewis Quartet, 7 Saturdays. 622-7984.
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. 885-3030.9
Dakota Cafe - 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Live music, 6-8 Wednesdays. 298-7188.
Delectables - 533 N. Fourth Ave. Phil Borzillo, Nov. 6; Leila Lopez, Nov. 7; Stefan George, Nov. 13. All shows at 7. 884-9289.
Doubletree - 445 S. Alvernon Way. Javelina Cantina: DJ Mista T, 9 Fridays; DJ Triple Play, 9 Saturdays. Lobby Lounge: oldies dance music with Bob Kay, 5-7 Sundays. 883-5491.
Dove Mountain Grill - 12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. Live music, 7 Fridays. 579-8999.
Eddie's Cocktails - 8510 E. Broadway. Country music with Dust Devils, 8-1 Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays. 290-8750.
El Charro Cafe East - 6310 E. Broadway. Guitar by Josephina, 5-8 Fridays; Latin DJ music, 10-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 745-1922.
El Charro Downtown El Presidio - 311 N. Court Ave. Guillermo Ponce de Leon, 5-8 Fridays; Kafe Musica, 5-8 Saturdays; guitar with Josephina, noon-3 Sundays; Hiram Perez Latin jazz saxophone, 5-8 Sundays. 622-1922.
El Charro Cafe Oro Valley - 7725 N. Oracle Road, No. 101. Hiram Perez Latin jazz saxophone, 5-8 Fridays and noon-3 Sundays; Guillermo Ponce de Leon, 6-9 Saturdays; Kafe Musica, 6-9 Sundays. 229-1922.
El Mezón del Cobre - 2960 N. First Ave. Live mariachi music, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. 791-0977.
El Parador Restaurant and Cantina - 2744 E. Broadway. Descarga, 10-2 Fridays; Orquesta La Unica and Salsarenge, 10-2 on alternating Saturdays. 881-2744.
Famous Sam's - 2048 E. Irvington Road. Karaoke, 8:30 Wednesdays. 889-6007.
Famous Sam's - 3010 W. Valencia Road. DJ music, 8 Fridays and Saturdays. 883-8888.
Famous Sam's - 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. Karaoke, 8:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays; live music, 9 Fridays. 292-0492.
Famous Sam's - 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 296-1245.
Famous Sam's - 2320 N. Silverbell Road. Karaoke, 9 Wednesdays. 884-7267.
Famous Sam's - 3933 E. Pima St. Karaoke, 9 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 323-1880.
Famous Sam's - 3620 N. First Ave. Karaoke, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 292-0314.
Famous Sam's - 1830 E. Broadway. Karaoke, 8:30 Wednesdays. 884-0119.
Glass Onion Cafe - 1990 W. River Road. Live music, 6-8 Thursdays. 293-6050.
Guadalajara Grill - 1220 E. Prince Road. Latin trio, 6-9 Fridays-Mondays and Wednesdays; mariachi, 6-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 323-1022.
Hacienda del Sol - 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Live jazz piano, 6:30-9 Thursdays-Sundays. 529-3500.
Hideout - 3000 S. Mission Road. Mexican and Tex-Mex music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 791-0515.
Hideout Bar and Grill - 1110 S. Sherwood Village Drive. Caribbean night, 9 Fridays. 885-6443.
Hooters - 4385 W. Ina Road. Smoking Section, 6 Nov. 7. 572-8145.
Howl at the Moon - 915 W. Prince Road. Country music with DJ Pat, 8:30 Fridays. 293-7339.
The Hut - 305 N. Fourth Ave. Top Dead Center, Chuck Wagon and the Wheels, 6 Nov. 6; Skitn, Key Ingredients of African Soul, 9:30 Nov. 7; Dave of the Dead featuring Dave Abert, 8 Nov. 8; The Chili's, Stefan George, 7 Nov. 10; The Red Elvises, 9:30 Nov. 11; Tongue Dried Sun, 9:30 Nov. 12; Diego's Umbrella, Planet Jam, 9:30 Nov. 13.. 623-3200.
Iguana Cafe - 210 E. Congress St. Live music, 8 Fridays. 882-5140.
Irish Pub - 9155 E. Tanque Verde Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 749-2299.
Kingfisher Bar & Grill - 2564 E. Grant Road. David Bynes, Nov. 7; Stefan George, Nov. 9. All shows at 7. 323-7739.
La Fuente - 1749 N. Oracle Road. El Mariachi de la Fuente, 6:30-closing Wednesdays-Sundays and noon-2 p.m. during Sunday brunch. 623-8659.
La Parrilla Suiza - 2720 N. Oracle Road. Mariachi music, 7:30-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 624-4300.
La Parrilla Suiza - 4250 W. Ina Road. Mariachi music, 6:30-8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. 572-7200.
Lariat Steakhouse & Saloon - 16666 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. karaoke contest, 9 Nov. 5 and Nov. 11; Brad Harris Band, 9 Nov. 6; Retro Dance Night, 9 Nov. 10; Geoffry J. and the Hook, Nov. 12; Greg Spivey, 9 Nov. 13. 825-9907.
Level Lounge - 4280 N. Campbell Ave. DJ music, 9 Wednesdays; DJ Sonario, 9 Thursdays; DJ Phatal, 9 Fridays; DJ John Haze, 9 Saturdays; DJ Amril, 11 Sundays. 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, 6-9 Sundays. 744-2800.
Little Mexico Steakhouse - 2851 W. Valencia Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. 578-8852.
Loop Taste of Chicago - 10180 N. Oracle Road. Heartbeat, 7 Nov. 7. 878-0222.
Magpies Gourmet Pizza - 605 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 9 Saturdays. 628-1661.
Maverick King of Clubs - 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. Marnie Chastain, 9 Tuesdays; live music, 5-8 Wednesdays, 9 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 298-0430.
McMahon's Prime Steakhouse - 2959 N. Swan Road. Piano music, 7-10 Mondays-Saturdays and 6-9 Sundays in the piano lounge; George Howard, 6-9 Wednesdays in the patio. 327-2333.
Miguel's - 5900 N. Oracle Road. Guitarist, 7 Saturdays. 887-3777.
The Mint - 3540 E. Grant Road. Cuban salsa band, 8:30 Saturdays. 881-9169.
Monty's Bistro and Pizzeria - 4210 E. Speedway. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 795-6060.
Music Box - 6951 E. 22nd St. DJ AJ, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 747-1421.
Neo Lounge - 1765 E. River Road. Hip-hop, classic and R&B DJ music, 10-2 Saturdays. 299-7815.
Nimbus - 3850 E. 44th St. Crosscut Saw, 7 Nov. 6; Bryan Dean Trio, 7 Nov. 7; Pete Karsounes, Nov. 12; Bluerays, Nov. 13. 745-9175.
Northshore Bar and Grill - 6255 E. Golf Links Road. DJ music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 571-8384.
O'Malleys on Fourth - 247 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 9 Saturdays. Tucson Musician Club, 7 Nov. 10. 623-8600.
O'Shaughnessy's - 2200 N. Camino Principal. Live piano music with sing-along, 6:30 Wednesdays-Sundays. 296-7464.
Old Father Inn - 4080 W. Ina Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. 744-1200.
Old Pueblo Grille - 60 N. Alvernon Way. Jazz with Pete Swan, 7-10 Sundays. 326-6000.
Pearl - 445 W. Wetmore Road. George Howard Band, 8:30-11:30 Thursdays; DJ dance music, 5-2 Fridays-Sundays. 888-8084.
Piazza Gavi - 5415 N. Kolb Road. Jazz with LAPD, 7 Fridays and Saturdays. 577-1099.
Post Time Bar and Grill - 2545 S. Craycroft Road. Live Latin music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 748-7253.
Ra Sushi Bar Restaurant - 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Totally '80s Night, 8-midnight Thursdays. 615-3970.
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.
Rusty's - 2075 E. Grant Road. DJ music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 623-3363.
Sheraton Hotel - 5151 E. Grant Road. Jazz music with Prime Example, 7 Thursdays. 323-6262.
Shot in the Dark - 121 E. Broadway. Open mic, 7:30 Wednesdays; Mark Bockel, 7:30 Fridays. 882-5544.
Stadium Grill - 3682 W. Orange Grove Road. Live and DJ music, 8 Tuesdays-Saturdays. 877-8100.
Sullivan's Steakhouse - 1785 E. River Road. Live music, 7 Thursdays-Saturdays. 299-4275.
Tanque Verde Guest Ranch - Dog House Saloon, 14301 E. Speedway. Happy hour with live music, 5 Nov. 5. 296-6275.
Vero Amore Pizza - 12120 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. Desert Bluegrass jam, 6-8 Nov. 5. 579-2292.
Victory Bar and Grill - 1118 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Fridays. 903-9039.
Westward Look Resort - 245 E. Ina Road. Gold restaurant: Joe Bourne, 7 Wednesdays; Gabriel Romo, 7 Thursdays. 297-1151.
Wildcat House - 1801 N. Stone Ave. Tejano dance mix, 8 Saturdays. 622-1302.
Wooden Nickel Tavern - 1908 S. Country Club Road. DJ dance music, 9:30-2 Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays; karaoke, 9-2 Sundays. 323-8830.
Opera
Say "Hello" to Opera - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Ave, Oro Valley. Opera Guild of Southern Arizona presents a preview of Arizona Opera Company's production of Richard Strauss' "Salome." 3 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 229-5300.
Brown Bag Opera - Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona presents preview of Arizona Opera's production of Richard Strauss' "Salome." Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 13. Free. 327-6857.
Outdoors
Events are free or free with park admission unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional.
Ghost Girl Tours - Jacome Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave. Walking tour of downtown Tucson's historic hauntings. Reservation required. Cameras allowed. No children under age 13. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11. $10. 293-1455.
Master gardeners - Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Pima County Cooperative Extension representative talks on "Tasks for the November garden." 1-2 p.m. Nov. 6. 229-5300.
Twilight Nature Walk - Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. A naturalist-guided stroll through the park on paved and gravel paths. All ages and abilities. 5-6 p.m. Nov. 6. 615-7855.
Attracting Birds to Your Yard - Woods Memorial Public Library, 5455 N. First Ave. Learn about feeders, water sources and ways to provide shelter and nesting opportunities for birds. 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 7. 594-5445.
Birding Walks - Arivaca Cienaga, I-19 to Exit 48 (Amado); go 18 miles on Arivaca Road to refuge trailhead on left, Arivaca. Guided walk led by local volunteers. 8 a.m. Saturdays Nov. 7 through April, 2010. 399-2873.
Outdoor Family Day: Desert Holes and Life Underground - Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. Naturalist Doris Evans tells the life stories of tarantulas, desert tortoises and other inhabitants of desert holes. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required. 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 7. 615-7855.
Rainwater Harvesting Tour - Meet at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Includes private homes, a housing co-op, neighborhood streets and a commercial site. Preregistration requested. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7. $57. 883-3086.
Succulent Arrangements in Planters - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Make an arrangement you can keep. All materials included. Preregistration required. 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 7. $42. 326-9686, Ext. 19.
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. Nov. 7. 615-7855.
UA campus walking tour - UA Visitors Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave. Reservations requested. 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 2. 621-5130.
Wake Up with the Birds - Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Desert meets water at this unique crossroads for migratory and resident birds. Binoculars available. 8-9:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 26. 615-7855.
Poetry
Mary Ann Campau Memorial Fellowship - UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. For Southern Arizona poets. Juried selection. Applications accepted through Nov. 20. Free. 626-3765.
Soul Poetry: Drop-in Performance Clinic - Casa Libre en la Solana, 228 N. Fourth Ave. Opportunity for new or shy readers to have some help with an experienced performer. Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 7. $5 donation. 325-9145.
Spoken Word: Soul Poetry - Downtown Main Library Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave. The work of several authors and musicians is featured. Five minute open mic slots available throughout the evening, call to sign up. 7-10 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 325-9145.
Screenings
Movie and a Meal - Signature Grill at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Dinner and showing of Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope." Reservations required. 6:30-10 p.m. Nov. 6. $39 person. 791-6064.
Sunday Night at the Movies - St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road. "Water" (2005) tells the story of a Chuyia who is widowed at the age of 8. Event begins with a potluck dinner followed by the film and discussion. 5-8:15 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 299-9063.
"The Young Honduran Revolution" - UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. Independent filmmaker Johannes Wilm presents his new documentary about student activism in Honduras in response to the coup. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 622-6419.
Shopping
Flea market - Desert Skies Methodist Church, 3255 N. Houghton Road. Benefits local charities. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 5-6; 7 a.m.-noon Nov. 7. Free. 749-0521.
Arts and crafts show and sale - In the Ike's Farmers Market parking lot, 13005 N. Oracle Road. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 6-7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 241-2491.
Annual treasure house estate sale - Plaza Palomino, 2900 N. Swan Road. Sale of antiques, furniture, silver, china and collectibles. Organized by the Tucson Museum of Art League. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 and noon-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 250-6680.
Arts and crafts fair - SaddleBrooke, 38759 S. MountainView Blvd. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 1-520-825-5256.
Craft sale - Friendly Village Club House, 101 W. River Road. Also raffle, coffee, soup and cornbread. Food profits benefit local charities. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 887-0608.
Doll show and sale - Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave, Oro Valley. Antique, vintage, modern dolls, accessories, restringing and repair, appraisals, doll competition. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7. $5. 575-7204.
Fine-art and craft show - Quail Creek Madera Clubhouse, 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd. Metal and glass art, paintings, furniture, home decor. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 1-928-634-6692.
Holiday craft bazaar - St. Francis de Sales Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Nov. 7; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 885-5908.
Holiday market - Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Road. Crafts, baked goods, a trash and treasure sale, food and a quilt drawing. Benefits local and national mission projects. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 747-1213.
Old Pueblo Lapidary Club silent auction - OPLC Clubhouse, 3118 N. Dale Ave. Saw, tumblers and other lapidary equipment, cut gemstones and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 323-9154.
Rummage sale - Sewell Elementary parking lot, 425 N. Sahuara Ave. Benefits Sewell's OMA (Opening Minds Through the Arts) program. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 584-7200.
Rummage sale and craft fair - Lewis Management Resources, 180 W. Magee Road. Benefits Associa Cares. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 742-5674.
SaddleBrooke fall art and craft fair - Mountain View Clubhouse, 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd., SaddleBrooke. More than 100 artisans present holiday gifts and decor. Lunch available. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 818-1000.
Used-book sale - St. Philip's in the Hills Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Benefits the church library for books and supplies. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7-8. Free. 299-6421.
Marana bazaar - Continental Ranch Reserve Park, 8568 N. Continental Reserve Loop. Community service project event. Buy, sell or trade. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7. Free. 861-7442.
Fifth annual Tucson record show - Las Cazuelitas' Event Center, 1365 W. Grant Road. More than 20 exhibitors offer records, new and used, CDs, record appraisal and collectible music memorabilia. Bring your collectible record for free appraisal. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. $4. 622-0104.
Friends book sale - Book Barn, 2230 N. Country Club Road. Benefits the Pima County Public Library. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 13-16. Free. 795-3763.
Holiday craft boutique - Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Drive. More than 40 vendors. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 13; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14. Free. 296-8501.
Theater
"A Delicate Balance" - The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. Edward Albee's drama. Tickets online or call to reserve. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 5-29; no shows Nov. 6 and Nov. 26. $24; Nov. 5 preview $18; pay-what- you-will Nov. 12 and 19. 551-2053.
Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Whodunit. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5-7; 3 p.m. Nov. 8. $15-$18. 327-4242.
"Angels in America" - Studio Connections, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail. Part One of Tony Kushner's award-winning play. Mature themes. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5-7; 2 p.m. Nov. 8. $18. 731-1559.
"Flyboy" - Sahuarita District Auditorium, 350 W. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita. The school's "Masked Mustangs" present a one-act play by Yvonne Adrian. 7 p.m. Nov. 5-7. $5; $4 for students, seniors, and district staff. 625-3502, Ext. 1555.
"George is Dead" - The Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Arizona Theatre Company pre-sents this comedy. 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 5; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 7. $26-$50. 622-2823.
"On the Road to the North Pole or The Snow Must Go On!" - The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy for all ages. Up to three shows daily, Tuesdays-Sundays, Nov. 5-Jan. 2. Call for show times and tickets. $17.95. 886-9428.
"See How They Run" - PCC Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Pima Community College theater arts pre-sents Philip King's British farce. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 5-15. $15. 206-6986.
"Some Girl(s)" - The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. The Now Theatre presents Neil Labute's play in association with Rogue After Curfew. 10:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays Nov. 5-21; 6 p.m. Nov. 8; 5 p.m. Nov. 15, 22. $10; cash only. 248-7756.
"The God Committee" - Atria Bell Court Gardens' Academy Hall Theater, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. Waypoint Theatre Company pre-sents the play by Mark St. Germain. Preview/discount: Nov. 5 and 12. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 5-15. $18; brownpapertickets.com. 616-8584.
Play-in-a-Day - Temple of Music & Art, Cabaret Theater, 330 S. Scott Ave. Old Pueblo Playwrights pre-sents this annual event. Plays presented Friday; Play-In-a- Day results performed Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7. $7 per night; $12 both nights. 318-0559.
"Bull in a China Shop" - The Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. Comedy. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 13-22 and Dec. 4-6. $12; $10 seniors and students. 622-6973.
"Rabbit Hole" - Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 S. Sixth Ave. Drama by David Lindsay-Abaire is a Tony and Pulitzer winner. Nov. 12 performance benefits Ben's Bells. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Sundays Nov. 6-22. Preview $10; $18 online; $20 at the door; $30 Nov. 12. 882-0555.
"Warning: May Cause Irritation" - Tucson High Magnet School Little Theatre, 400 N. Second Ave. An original, student-written and -directed collection of 30 short plays to be performed in an order chosen by the audience in 60 minutes or less. Not appropriate for young children; some mature content. 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. $5. 225-5326.
"White People" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. J.T. Rogers' drama looks at how Americans can unwittingly exhibit bigotry. Age 16 and over. 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Nov. 6-21. $10. 327-4242.
"Oz" - The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Musical adaptation presented by the Gaslight Youth Theatre. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 7; 11 a.m. Nov. 8, 11; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 14; 11 a.m. Nov. 15, 21, 22. $12; $10 age 12 and under. 886-9428.
ART presents "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" - Marroney Theatre; UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Mature language and themes. Previews: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9; regular shows: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-14; 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19-20; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21; 1:30 p.m. Nov. 22; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5; 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6. $31; previews are $20. 621-1162.
"Southern Comforts" - The Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. Comedy, is about a later-life romance. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 11-29; no performance Nov. 26. $16-$25. 882-9721.
"A Tuna Christmas" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, Ed Howard. Post Show Opening Reception Nov. 14. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 12-Jan. 3; no shows Nov. 26, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. $15-$18. 327-4242.
"Rehearsal for Murder" - DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. A "theatrical" mystery in which the theater becomes the set for the play. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14. $16 in advance; $20 at the door. 825-2818.
Visual arts
Exhibits opening through Nov. 13.
Blue Raven Gallery - Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave. "Right Brain, Left Brain: Two Artist-Biologists," paintings, photography and sculptures by Katie Iverson and Barbara Terkanian, Nov. 7-Jan. 16. Reception: 3-6 p.m. Nov. 7. 405-3657.
Conrad Wilde Gallery - 210 N. Fourth Ave. "Ashes to Ashes: Demise and Transformation," oil paintings by Eilis Crean and etching mixed media by Aaron Miller, Nov. 7-28. Artist talk followed by reception: 5 p.m. Nov. 7. 622-8997.
Eric Firestone Gallery - 403 N. Sixth Ave. Inaugural exhibit is "Coatings," paintings by Olivier Mosset, Clifton Taylor and Jeff Bursey. 6 p.m.-midnight Nov. 6. 882-2616.
Ironwood Gallery - Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. "Fiesta Sonora," Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild members' paintings of the Sonora Desert, Nov. 7-Jan. 10. Reception/awards presentation: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 7. 883-2702, press 4.
Kaleidoscope Gallery - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. Photography: "Images from here and there, Then and Now," by Norwood C. Hazard and "Out of My Mind," by Betty Kawecki Hazard. Nov. 8-Dec. 5. Reception: noon-2:30 p.m. Nov. 15. 544-3820.
Madaras Gallery - 3001 E. Skyline Road. Artist reception and book signing. Diana Madaras will sign her illustrated children's book, Kitty Humbug's Christmas and discuss the creative process. 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 7. Discussion 10:30 a.m. Reservations at 623-4000.
Murphey Gallery - St. Philip's in the Hills Parish, northeast corner of Campbell Avenue and River Road. New pastel works by John Jeffries and watercolor by Scarlett Taylor, Nov. 8-Dec. 3. Reception: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 8. 299-7649.
Platform Gallery - 439 N. Sixth Ave. An eclectic mix of art and artists. Glass, metal, bicycle-powered sewing, paintings, photography and collage. Nov. 10-Jan. 9. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21. 882-3886.
Tansey Gallery - 3001 E. Skyline Drive. New works by sculptor Merlin Cohen and landscape painter Judith D'Agostino, Nov. 12-Dec. 4. Reception: 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and 1-3 p.m. Nov. 14. 577-6301.
Tucson Jewish Community Center - 3800 E. River Road. "Life to Life: Recovery to Discovery," oil paintings by Janie Cohen, Nov. 12-Dec. 17. Reception: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 5, in conjunction with opening of center's Monumental Sculpture Garden. 299-3000.
Zoe Boutique - 735 N. Fourth Ave. "Studio Students," paintings and prints from UA student artists that include Nina Axan, Amanda Beekhuizen and George Belcher. Nov. 7-30. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 7. 740-1201.
Ongoing
Academy Village Long Gallery - 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. "The Journey," mixed media, through Nov. 30. 647-7264.
Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery - Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. "Visions of Abstraction and Realism" photography and ceramics by Vonda Watson-Bostick and collage by Gwen Sossong, through Dec. 9. 749-3718.
Arizona State Museum - Inside the UA's Main Gate at North Park Avenue and East University Boulevard. "The Border Project," through Nov. 6. 621-6302.
Artist of the Month Gallery - Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. "QUUilters," hand-made quilts by church members, through Dec. 6. Reception: 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 8. 748-1551.
ArtsEye - 3550 E. Grant Road. "Measuring the Ineffable," photographs by Vicki Ragan, through Dec. 2. 325-0260.
Bears' Path Gallery and You Can Paint - 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "BiPedal," oil paintings, through Nov. 14. 760-1416.
Campus Christian Center Art Gallery - 715 N. Park Ave. "Eclectic Arizona" photographs by Frances Pearson, through Dec. 11. 623-7575.
Central Arts Gallery - 274 E. Congress St. "True Stories," mixed media, through Nov. 28. 792-4503.
Contreras Gallery - 110 E. Sixth St. "So They Say" oil paintings based on proverbs, by Ruben Moreno, through Nov. 28. Reception: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 7. 398-6557.
Davis Dominguez Gallery - 154 E. Sixth St. Abstract sculpture by John Davis and The New Artist Series, abstract-expressionist paintings and drawings by Amy Metier, through Dec. 5. 629-9759.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun - 6300 N. Swan Road. Originals and lesser-known artwork by painter Ted DeGrazia, through Jan. 15. 299-9191.
Desert Artisans' Gallery - La Plaza Shoppes, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Blue Sky Essence," through Dec. 6. 722-4412.
The Drawing Studio - 33 S. Sixth Ave. "Fragments of Memory: On the Theme of Loss," oil paintings by Jim Sloan, through Nov. 7. 620-0947.
Etherton Gallery - 135 S. Sixth Ave. "Art+Design: Etherton Invites," desert designs, through Nov. 28. 624-7370.
Florence Quarter Gallery - Art Center Design College, 2538 N. Country Club Road. "RE:," mixed media by artists including Chris Dacre, Jessica Lansdon and Kim Largey, through Nov. 25. 325-0123.
Galeria La Sirena - 2905 E. Broadway. "Día de Los Muertos, Art & Culture of Peru," paintings and artwork from Peru, through Nov. 27. 319-1262.
The Gallery - The Art Institute of Tucson, 5099 E. Grant Road. "Between Takes: Dark Imaginings" photographs by Hilary Bronwyn Gayle and film stills and video clips by Patrick Roddy, through Jan. 22. Artist talk: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 (reservations requested). 318-2700.
Holy Joe Studio - 1124 N. Stone Ave. "God & Me & Contradiction," 22 artists explore contradictions and interpretations, through Nov. 14. 624-7099.
Joel D. Valdez Main Library - 101 N. Stone Ave. "TPAC Rural Art Showcase" with varied works by artists including Yeul A.L. George, Susie Gilliatt, Candace Greenburg and Louis David Valenzuela, through Nov. 30. 791-4010.
Joseph Gross Gallery - 1030 N. Olive Road. "Departure," a three-channel video installation of movement through Asian cities, by Lim + Lam, through Jan. 18. 626-4215.
Kaleidoscope Gallery - Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. "Long Views and Vibrant Hues," through Nov. 7. 579-7094.
Kuzu Art Gallery, Salon and Boutique - 1991 E. Ajo Way. "Age of Aquarius," work by metal sculptor Hazel Colditz, through Jan. 1. 624-7290.
La Pilita Museum - 420 S. Main Ave.. "Day of the Dead," altar and exhibit by La Pilita Museum youth docent corps and art classes at Carrillo Magnet School, through Nov. 7. 882-7454.
Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery - Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. "Waking Dreams: Prints, Paintings, Photography," works by Laurie Blakeslee, Christina McNearney and Melanie Yazzie, through Dec. 4. Lecture: 7 p.m. Oct. 29 in Recital Hall. 206-6942.
Madaras Gallery - 3001 E. Skyline Drive. New paintings from Diana Madaras' travels through Europe, Colorado, South Dakota and Arizona, through Nov. 23. 623-4000.
Mission Branch Library - 3770 S. Mission Road. "Tucson's River of Words 2009 Youth Poetry and Art Traveling Exhibit." Children express their understanding of watersheds with poetry and art, through Nov. 20. 615-7855.
Murphey Gallery - St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. "Contemporary American Folk Art," through Nov. 5. 299-6421.
Philabaum Glass Gallery & Studio - 711 S. Sixth Ave. "SchoolGlass," the works of Sonoran Glass Art Academy faculty and staff, through Nov. 21. 884-7404.
Platform Gallery - 439 N. Sixth Ave. "The Big Picture," mixed media by Nadia Hlibka, oil on canvas by Donna Reibslager, plaster sculpture by Jason Williamson, through Nov. 7. 882-3886.
Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop - 218 E. Sixth St. "Dia de los Muertos" mixed media works celebrating traditions of the Hispanic Southwest, through Nov. 21. 881-5335.
The Tang Gallery - 32 Main St., Bisbee. Ed Young, artist and author of children's books, shows drawings and paintings, through Dec. 3. 1-520-432-5824.
Temple Gallery - 330 S. Scott Ave. "Ann Simmons-Myers: Photographs," digital photographs, through Nov. 24. 624-7370.
Tohono Chul Park - 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "Días de los Muertos: Ancient Roots/Contemporary Expressions," through Nov. 8. "Wish You Were Here," through Nov. 16. Also, "Yaqui Carving: Generations of Wooden Faces," through May 31. 742-6455.
Toscana Studio and Gallery - 9040 N. Oracle Road. "World Adventures in Watercolor," through Jan. 8. 575-1445.
Tubac Center of the Arts - 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. "The Human Element," juried exhibition of all-media art by Tubac Center of the Arts members, through Nov. 15. 1-520-398-2371.
