Jan. 14
Birds of a Feather Birdhouse Silent Auction Kickoff — La Encantada courtyard, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Birdhouses created and decorated by local artists and celebrities are up for auction. There will be food and music, too. 5-7 p.m. $25 before Jan. 11; $30 after (not tax- deductible). 624-2333, Ext. 109.
Jan. 15
Ashlee Simpson Concert to Benefit Homeless Teens — Tucson Arena, Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Concert includes local bands. Proceeds go to the Street Outreach Programs of Our Family Services. Tickets are at the TCC and other vendors. 6 p.m. $25 per student when tickets are bought from a high school student council; $30 floor seating. 323-1708, Ext. 125.
Jan. 18
Bowl-o-Rama — BedRoxx Bowling, 4385 W. Ina Road. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers Bowl-o-Rama, a 1980s-style party to celebrate 25 years of bowling for kids in Tucson. The event features a casino with blackjack and poker, a cocktail lounge and a "rock 'n' bowl" to the sounds and sights of the '80s. Food and drink are from Sullivan's Steakhouse. Dress is cocktail attire or '80s retro, or dress as your favorite '80s character. 7 p.m. $75 per person; $2,000 lane sponsorships; $50 raffle tickets ($49 tax-deductible). 624-2447.
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Jan. 20
Rotary Poker Tour Finals — El Conquistador Golf Course clubhouse, 10555 N. La Cañada Drive. A no-limit Texas Hold'em poker tournament, hosted by Saguaro Rotary. Play real poker, but without real money. Net proceeds benefit New Beginnings for Women and Children and other charitable causes. Beginners are welcome to learn how to play. 6-10:30 p.m. $60 entry; $25 per spectator (50 percent tax-deductible). 240-6222.
Conversations With Historical Fiction Writers — Clues Unlimited Bookstore, 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. Lauren Willig will discuss her book "The Masque of the Black Tulip," as part of this writers lecture series benefiting the University of Arizona department of history. Call Vickie Parker at 621-3793 for reservations. 7-9 p.m. $10 (100 percent tax-deductible). 326-8533.
