Today
Twenty-fifth Anniversary Exhibition - Desert Artisans' Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. New work by more than 50 artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sundays. Free. 722-4412.
Art Exhibition - Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Ongoing exhibition of painting and sculpture. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and Sundays. Free. 299-3000.
Fred Harvey and the American Southwest - Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery, 6872 E. Sunrise Drive, Suite 150. Show and sale of Dennis Ziemienski's paintings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. 722-7798.
Meet Local Tucson Artists at Artwalk Night - Steinway Piano Gallery and Fine Art, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 117. Artwork by Renee Vance and Pablo DeLeon. Also, Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tucson will showcase live birds at the gallery. Donations accepted. 5-7 p.m. Jan. 17. Free. 325-9797.
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Snap Decisions - Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Photographs and jewelry. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 594-5275.
Wine Month at Madaras Gallery - Madaras Gallery/Skyline, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 101. Wine-tasting during Art Walk features wine images in paintings and hand-painted bowls, trays, Lazy Susans and napkin holders. 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 615-3001.
Afternoon Tea - Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. Four-course afternoon tea service includes champagne. 2-4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. $26. 615-5496.
Predator/Prey Demo - Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Volunteer naturalists Jim Martin and Bart Filaseta use their collection of skins and skulls and other things to teach visitors about the predators and prey animals of Sabino Canyon, the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Sonoran Desert. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 749-8700.
Strike it Rich! Panning for Garnets - Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Pan for garnets in Sabino Creek and learn about the geology of the canyon with a volunteer naturalist. Noon-3 p.m. Thursdays, depending on weather and creek flow. Free; $5 daily or $20 annual parking permit. $8 shuttle ticket to ride to location. 749-8700.
Friday
Nature Stories at Agua Caliente Park - Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Story reading at the park followed by an art activity. For accompanied younger children. 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 18. Free. 615-7855.
Original Piano Music - Steinway Piano Gallery and Fine Art, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 117. Louis Landon performs. 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 18. $25. 325-9797.
"Nunsense" - St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road. Presented by Studio Connections; book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19; 3 p.m. Jan 20. $20; discounts available. 261-9612.
Saturday
Free Demonstration Garden Tour - Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave. Let a Master Gardener volunteer lead you through the beautiful gardens. Groups over eight should register in advance. 9 a.m. Jan. 19. Free. 626-5161.
Historical Tour of Agua Caliente Park - Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Enjoy a guided walk around the lush grounds and historic buildings of the park, and gain insights into the farming and ranching history of the site. 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 19. Free. 615-7855.
Monday
Great Decisions Series - Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. A nonpartisan discussion series about world affairs sponsored nationally by the Foreign Policy Association and locally by the Tucson Great Decisions Association. 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 20 Free, plus $20 cost of booklet. 299-3000, ext. 147.
Intro to Sabino Canyon - 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Led by volunteer naturalists Jack and Arlene Wilt. 10 a.m.-noon Mondays. Free; $5 daily or $20 annual parking permit. 749-8700.
Tuesday
Art in the Afternoon - Dusenberry-River Library, 5605 E. River Road, Suite 105. "Niki de Saint Phalle: High Priestess of the Tarot Garden." Look at how this French artist traveled from darkness and despair to brilliant exuberance. 2-3 p.m. Jan. 22. Free. 594-5345.
Sit and Knit - Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. All levels invited to knit and crochet together. 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 594-5275.
Geology Table Demo - Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Learn about the geology of the canyon. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Free; $5 daily or $20 annual parking permit. 749-8700.
Wednesday
Ned's Nature Walk - Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Ned Harris and friends lead walks on moderately difficult trails. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Free; $5 daily or $20 annual parking permit. 749-8700.
Thursday
Madaras in Mosaics Show by Susan Wechsler - Madaras Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 101. Wechsler uses color, pattern and texture in her mosaics to tell a compelling story. She has re-created several of Diana Madaras' most popular images in mosaic. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 615-3001.
Gardening in Small Spaces - Dusenberry-River Library, 5605 E. River Road, Suite 105. Come and learn how to grow your own flowers, herbs and vegetables in small places. This is a free program presented by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 24. Free. 594-5345.
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