All events are free unless otherwise listed.
Comedy
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy Troupe — Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway. Interactive comedy with scenes created from audience suggestions. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $5. 289-8076.
Concerts
Classical
Lenten Recital: Skyline Flutes — St. Philip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church. Quartet of Jerry Ervin, Fran Moskovitz, Christine Harper, and Sandy Schwoebel. Music by French composers, plus “American in Paris.” 12:15-1 p.m. Feb. 26. $10. 222-7277.
“In Arcadia” — Crowder Hall. Featuring Mike Keepe, saxophones and Allen Rodriguez, piano. 3 p.m. Feb. 28. $10; $7 UA employees and seniors 55 and over; $5 students. 621-1162.
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Bach Marathon — St. Philip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church. Organists Jeffrey Campbell and Woosug Kang. Lunch may be ordered before the concert. Afternoon concert features organist Kimberly Marshall, performing “Handel and Bach: Cosmopolitans of the Organ.” 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 28. $25 per performance; $40 all day; $10 lunch. 222-7277.
Buster Keaton, The General Featuring: Chamberlab — Fox Tucson Theatre. Performed live on stage by a full chamber orchestra during screening of “The General.” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $10. 547-3040.
For the Love of Music — 7 Ledge Ave. Quality Hill, Old Bisbee. Dan Franklin Smith, solo piano. Latin music, “La Vida Iberiana,” on Saturday. “From the Heart,” music by the great Romantics, including Chopin, Beethoven, Schumann and Medelssohn on Sunday. 8-10 p.m. Feb. 28; 3-5 p.m. March 1. $10; free for students through high school. 1-520-432-7217.
Grammy-winning guitarist David Russell — Holsclaw Hall. Works by Antonio Vivaldi, Stephen Goss, Johann Sebastian Bach and Jorge Morel. 7 p.m. Feb. 28; 2:30 p.m. March 1. $30; $25 UA employees and seniors 55 and over; $15 students. 621-1162.
Music Of The Stars — Sahuarita District Auditorium, 350 W. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita. Music by John Williams, Gustav Holst, Strauss and Sousa. 7-8:45 p.m. March 1. $9 in advance; $10 at door; free for 18 and under. 1-612-916-6323.
Arizona Contemporary Ensemble — Crowder Hall. The University of Arizona School of Music presents “All-American Music: The Music of Rochberg, Walsh and Asia” performed by the UA Arizona Contemporary Ensemble (ACE), Daniel Asia, music director and conductor. Pre-concert talk with UA musicologist Matthew Mugmon at 6:30 p.m. in room 232. 7:30 p.m. March 1. Free. 621-1162.
Oracle Piano Society’s Picturing Ravel — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Gaspard de la nuit, Stephen Cook. Piano punctuated with silent film footage and Bertrand’s poetry. 3-4:30 p.m. March 1. $25 in advance; $30 door; free for students with ID. 825-2818.
Vista Fine Arts — Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane, Catalina. AwenRising with classical, sacred, Celtic, folk and popular music. 3-4:30 p.m. March 1. Free. 825-1985.
Lauren Rustad Roth on violin — Holsclaw Hall. Daniel Katzen on horn. 7 p.m. March 2. $10; $7 UA employees and seniors 55 and up; $5 students. 621-1162.
Salpointe Solo Choir — Salpointe High School Corcoran Theatre, 1545 E. Copper St. Featuring various soloists. 7-9 p.m. March 4. Free. 547-4469.
Lenten Recital: Guitar Masterpieces — St. Philip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church. Gus Woodrow. 12:15-1 p.m. March 5. $10. 222-7277.
UA Philharmonic Orchestra — Crowder Hall. Suppé’s Light Cavalry Ouverture; Handel’s Water Music, Rimsky-Korsakoff Capriccio Espagnol, Larsson’s Concertino for contrabass featuring Phillip Alejo. 7:30 p.m. March 5. $5. 621-1162.
Arizona Symphony Orchestra: Featuring pianist Rex Woods — Crowder Hall. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with UA faculty artist Rex Woods. Also, Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” and Ravel’s “Pavane pour une infant défunte.” 7:30 p.m. March 6. $10; $7 UA employees and seniors 55 and up; $5 students. 621-1162.
TSO MasterWorks — St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo del Norte. Mendelssohn and Schumann with pianist Sean Chen. George Hanson conducts. Pre concert chat with conductor at 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. March 6. $43-$53; $5 students. 797-3959 EXT. 1.
Jazz and world
The Outside Track and Socks In The Frying Pan — Berger Performing Arts Center. Celtic bands. 8-10:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $22-$24. 981-1475.
Legendary Night of Kirtan — Galactic Center, 35 E. Toole Ave. Vaiyasaki Das. 6 p.m. Feb. 28. $8 in advance; $10 at door. 204-5051.
Popular, rock, country
A Tribute To Patsy Cline: Forever Young — Community Performance and Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. Kip and Dale Young. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26. $15-$20. 399-1750.
Brothers Gow — The Hut. Rock and roll. 9 p.m. Feb. 27. $5. 623-3200.
Joe Bourne and Arthur Migliazza — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Blues and boogie woogie piano. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 28. $25 in advance; $30 at door. 825-2818.
Tucson Symphony SuperPops: The Texas Tenors — Tucson Music Hall. Country, gospel, classical and Broadway. 8 p.m. Feb. 28; 2 p.m. March 1. $28-$78. 882-8585.
Don Williams: And So It Goes Tour — Fox Tucson Theatre. Country. 7 p.m. March 1. $34-$78. 547-3040.
Barbra Streisand Tribute — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Sharon Owens. 7:30-9 p.m. March 4. $25 in advance; $30 at door. 825-2818.
Mimi Blais Ragtime Piano — Community Performance and Art Center. First half of performance features Blais as Lafrenière and the second half features music from Ernesto Nazareth. 7-9 p.m. March 6. $20-$25. 399-1750.
Dance
Color Wheel — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. Classical, contemporary and modern dance. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-28; 1:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1. $29; $26 senior 55 and up, military, UA employee; $12 student. 621-1162.
No Frills Dance Happenin’ — Zuzi! Dance Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. New work and works in progress from the local dance community. March 6 is the youth showcase and March 7 is the adult showcase. 7:30-9 p.m. March 6 and 7. $10; $5 for 18 and under. 629-0237.
Farmers markets
Admission is free unless otherwise noted.
Marana Farmers Co-op Market — 13300 N. Postvale Road, Marana. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily. 460-6292.
Continental Ranch Farmers Market — Continental Ranch, Twin Peaks/Coachline. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays. 661-7215.
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida del Convento. 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525, Ext. 242.
Rincon Country East Farmers Market — Rincon Country East RV Resort, 8989 E. Escalante Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays. 296-4651.
Heirloom Farmers Market East — Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. 882-2157.
Catalina Farmers Market and Artworks — 16733 N. Oracle Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. 1-970 903-0529.
Friday’s Farmers Market — Broadway Village, southwest corner of Broadway and Country Club roads. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 603-8116.
FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers Market — The University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 261-6982.
Farmers Market — Benson Museum, 180 S. San Pedro St., Benson. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 1-520-586-3134.
Arivaca Farmers Market — 17000 W. Arivaca Road, Arivaca. 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 306-4673.
Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.
Heirloom Oro Valley Farmers Market — Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 882-2157.
Plaza Palomino Farmers Market — Courtyard, 2960 N. Swan Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 327-4676.
Bear Canyon Open Air Market — Bear Canyon Shopping Center, 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 982-2645.
Santa Fe Square Farmers Market — Colonia Verde Shopping Center, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 261-6982.
Heirloom Farmers Market — Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 882-2157.
Farmers Market at the Shoppes at La Posada — 665 S. Park Centre Ave., Green Valley. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays. 603-8116.
El Pueblo Farmers Market — El Rio Health Center parking lot, 101 W. Irvington Road. 3-5 p.m. Mondays. 882-3313.
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Farm Stand — 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-noon. Tuesdays. 622-0525, Ext. 242.
Green Valley Farmers Market — Green Valley Village, 101 S. La Cañada Drive. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays. 490-3315.
Produce On Wheels With Out Waste — Receive up to 60 pounds of rescued produce. 8-11 a.m. Feb. 28. $10 donation. 1-800-551-6764.
- Agua Caliente Elementary School, 11420 E. Limberlost Road.
- American Legion Post # 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona.
- Pasqua Yaqui Wellness Center, 5305 W. Calle Torim.
- Enchanted Hills Baptist Church, 3020 S. Mission Road.
- Pima County Joint Technical Education District: Santa Rita High School, 3951 S. Pantano Road.
- St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Road.
- Sacred Heart Church, 601 E. Ft. Lowell Road.
- Southgate Academy, 850 W. Valencia Road.
- Tucson High School, 400 N. Second Ave.
Festivals, events
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros — Tucson Rodeo — Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. Sixth Ave. Competitions. Western marketplace; $5 for rodeo barn dance after the last bull bucks. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22 and Feb. 26-March 1. $14- $28. 741-2233.
Monster Jam — Tucson Convention Center. Monster trucks battling it out with intense speed, racing and destruction with eight massive trucks to be part of the dirt-flying, car-crushin’ action. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28; 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1. $20-$35. 1-800-745-3000.
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony’s Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Classic, unique, vintage and customized cars, even decked out motorcycles and a jumping castle for kids. Food for purchase. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 296-0456.
33rd Peace Fair and Music Festival — Reid Park’s outdoor stage, 900 S. Randolph Way. Music, kids activities, dancing, raffle prizes and food vendors. Browse informational tables for Tucson’s peace, social justice and environmental groups. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 730-3609.
Miss Grand Canyon Scholarship Pageant — Clubhouse at The Highlands at Dove Mountain, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. Official local preliminary to the Miss America Pageant. 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $15. 579-9788.
Ballet Tucson’s 2015 Boots and Ballet Fundraiser — Stardance Event Center, 8110 N. Scenic Drive. Bill Ganz Western Band, Janice Deardorff will sing, Ballet Tucson performances and line dancing lessons. Silent and live auction of art and other unique items. Noon-3:30 p.m. March 1. $55; $30 for 12 and under. 903-1445.
Girls Day Festival — Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. Celebration of girls on this Japanese holiday heralding the beginning of spring. Display of hina dolls, a doll exhibit, and activities. 1-4:30 p.m. March 1. Children 13 and under free with paid adult admission (limit 2 children per paid adult.) 332-2928.
Mad Science Purim Party — Chabad Lubavitch of Tucson, 2443 E. Fourth St. Party celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim with reading of the Megillah scroll, light dinner, the “Up, Up and Away” show by Mad Science of Tucson, music and fun. Come in costume and get an extra treat. 5 p.m. March 5. $18; $10 age 10 and under; $54 family of four. 795-0900.
5th Annual Celebration of International Women’s Day — Pima College Downtown Campus, Amethyst Room, 1255 N. Stone Ave. Salute women, past and present. Light dinner, fashion show, raffle, and silent auction. 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 5. $50. 323-0700.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2015 — Golden Pin Lanes, 1010 W. Miracle Mile. Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. 6-8 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. March 6; 10 a.m.-noon. March 7. $75 fundraising minimum. 624-2447.
Fitness
Tai Chi for Health — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Intermediate level, must know tai chi principles and 12 core movements. 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays through March 12. $10. 269-1581.
Lunch Yoga — Maker House. Mini power stretch. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays ongoing. $5 class; $10 class and lunch. 318-5738.
Tai Chi for Health — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Exercise program to improve mobility, mental focus and muscle strength. Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 26. Free. 791-4010.
Tai Chi — Tohono Chul Park. Master Zhao instructs. Aligning body, breath, and mind for health, and stress relief. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Fridays through March 27. $12 plus admission. 742-6455.
Tai Chi for Health — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Six-week exercise program to improve mobility, mental focus and muscle strength. Call to register. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays. Feb. 27-April 3. Free. 594-5580.
Movement: Pilates — Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 265 S. Church Ave. Art with Pilates. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays through May 30. $8. 624-5019.
Qigong — Oracle Junction Mobile Park, 35590 Arizona 77, Oracle. The ancient Chinese health practice. Helps with overall fitness, balance, increased vitality. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays ongoing. $8. 1-520-370-8066.
Yoga — MOCA. Genevieve Ure on Sunday mornings and Alexandra Roush on Wednesday evenings. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays ongoing; 10-11 a.m. Sundays ongoing. $8. 624-5019.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention: Beginners — St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Obsidian Room, 7650 N. Paseo del Norte. To improve: balance, health, stress, muscle strength and focus. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Mondays through March 30. $5. 529-1916.
Tai Chi for Health Beginners — Sunrise Chapel. Sun style exercises with qigong technique for beginners. 11-noon Mondays. through May 18. $28 per month; $8 per class. 269-1581.
Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga — St. Francis in the Foothills Church, 4625 E. River Road. Breathing and yogic exercises, with playful laughter to promote peace and healing. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays ongoing. Free. 490-5500.
UV Splash Color Dash benefitting Friends 4 the Future — Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. Walk/run through UV colors. Funds help to develop and implement more programs for at-risk youth. More information or to register at www.uvsplashcolordash.com 5:30-9 p.m. March 6. $20-$40. 1-916-990-6406.
Meet Me at Maynards — Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Family-friendly, noncompetitive, 3-or 4-mile run/walk through downtown. 5:15 p.m. check-in; 5:45 p.m. start. Mondays. Free. Info at meetmeatmaynards.com
Meet Me at La Encantada — La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Family-friendly, non-competitive, 3.1- or 1½-mile and other fitness options run/walk. 5:15 p.m. check-in; 5:45 p.m. start. Wednesdays. Free. Info at meetmeatmaynards.com
Kids’ stuff
Board Game Party — Flowing Wells Public Library, 1730 W. Wetmore Road. Games provided. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 26. Free. 594-5225.
Minor Mutiny — Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 265 S. Church Ave. High school students after school program to get homework help, watch art videos, make a ‘zine with supervised artist and mentors. Valid school ID required. 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays ongoing. Free. 624-5019.
Family Fun Days — Tucson Botanical Gardens. Activities to learn about gardening, plant adaptations, natural and history. Arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 326-9686.
Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s Club — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Build stuff, run and jump, make music in this new kind of math club. Call to register. Grades K-3. 2-3 p.m. Fridays through March 27. Free. 594-5200.
Lego Club — Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Canada. Library provides the legos, youth provide the imagination. 2-3 p.m. third Saturdays ongoing. Free. 520-594-5295.
Nightlife
Arizona Super Smash Brothers Meet Your Maker — Maker House. Go up against the best smashers in town. 5-11 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5. $5 singles; $3 doubles. 318-5738.
Nancy McCallion and The Scarlet Lettermen — The Boondocks Lounge. Americana, rhyme and blues with four-part harmonies. 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Free. 690-0991.
Neon Prophet — Chicago Bar, 5954 E. Speedway. Reggae music. 9:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 28 and March 5. $5. 748-8169.
Sing It Like You Know It — Maker House. Karaoke. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5. Free. 318-5738.
Ultimate Game Night — Maker House. Board games, systems on site, or bring games. 6-10 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5. Free. 318-5738.
Trivia Challenge — Maker House. Show up with a group, or find a team to join. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 6. Free. 318-5738.
The Coolers — Boondocks Lounge. Blues and soul music. 21 and up. 8 p.m.-midnight. Feb. 28. $6. 690-0991.
Hoop and Flow Jam — Maker House. An evening of hooping, poi and flow arts. DJ Fix. 6:30-10 p.m. March 4. Free. 318-5738.
Opera
Opera Preview of the Magic Flute — Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. A synopsis and arias of the opera. Bring a lunch. Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 327-6857.
Outdoors & Recreation
All events are free or included in admission, or vehicle entrance fee, unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional. Bad weather may change or cancel activity.
Desert Jigsaw Puzzle — Saguaro National Park West. A talk and short walk to view plants and animals. 10:15-11 a.m. Feb. 26. 733-5158.
Geology of The Tucson Mountains — Saguaro National Park West. Learn how the Tucson Mountains separated from the Santa Catalinas. 2:15-3 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5. 733-5158.
Gneiss Geology Walk — Sabino Canyon. A 3-mile walk through time. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 26 and March 5. 307-7900.
Panning for Garnets — Sabino Canyon. Pan for sand rubies. Meet at second bridge on tram road. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5. 307-7900.
Sonoran Lifestyles — Saguaro National Park East. A 2-hour, 1-mile walk to discover how plants and animals adapt in the desert. 10 and up. 10 a.m. Feb. 26 and 27. 733-5153.
Wake Up With The Birds — Roy P. Drachman Agua Caliente Regional Park. A guided walk to spot wetland birds, hummingbirds, songbirds, and raptors. Binoculars available. 8:30-10 a.m. Feb. 26. 615-7855.
Anza Trail Hike — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. A 2-3 mile, easy hike to discover the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz River Valley. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. 9 a.m.-noon. Feb. 27. 724-5520.
Creating Saguaro National Park — Saguaro National Park East. Discover how abuse, failure, politics, commitment, recovery and the Tucson Garden Club all played a part in creating the park. 10 and up. 3 p.m. Feb. 27. 733-5153.
Living With Giants — Saguaro National Park West. Learn how saguaros provide shelter and substance for wildlife, its growth patterns and its fight for survival. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Feb. 27. 733-5158.
Lizards Are Hot, Lizards Are Cool — Saguaro National Park West. Learn behavior. 2:15-2:45 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 6. 733-5158.
Snakes of Saguaro National Park — Saguaro National Park West. Discussion on venomous snakes may include a live creature. 9:45-10:15 a.m. Feb. 27. 733-5158.
Sonoran Desert Bingo — Saguaro National Park West. Learn about the plants and animals while playing bingo. Limit 30 players. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 27 and March 6. 733-5158.
Arizona Trail Guided Hike — Oracle State Park, 3820 E. Wildlife Drive, Oracle. Guided 6-mile hike from Kannally ranch house to Wildlife Corridor trail onto Arizona National Scenic Trail and back via Manzanita trail. Reservations required. 14 and up. 8:30 a.m. Feb. 28. 1-520-896-2425.
Family Nature Walk — Sabino Canyon. Easy 2-3 mile walk. 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 28. 307-7900.
Homesteading Adventures in The Desert — Saguaro National Park West. Reading of stories surrounding Mexican-American homesteaders. 2:15-2:45 p.m. Feb. 28. 733-5158.
Honey Bee Canyon Park Birding Walk — 13880 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley.Guided walk to spot Gambel’s quail, verdins, gnatcatchers, and other desert birds. Ages 12 and up. 8-10 a.m. Feb. 28. 615-7855.
Outdoor Family Day: Map and Compass — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road. Practice compass skills combined with the use of a map to stay on track. Ages 5-12 with an adult. 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 28. 615-7855.
Park History 101 — Saguaro National Park East. A 1-to2-mile walk to learn how the park came about. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28. 733-5153.
Tour of Hacienda de la Canoa — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa. Learn about the people that lived and worked on the ranch. Reservations required. 10-11:30 a.m. and noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 28. 724-5520.
Wasson Peak Hike — Saguaro National Park West. A 7-hour, 8-mile easy pace hike, considered difficult due to the length, elevation gain, and darkness. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required, call 733-5158. 2:45-9:45 p.m. March 1.
Sonoran Secrets to Desert Survival — Saguaro National Park West. A walk to identify the most common hazards hidden in the desert and uncover survival strategies of native plants and animals. 2:15-3:15 p.m. March 2. 733-5158.
Twilight Glow to Moon Shadows — Saguaro National Park West. A 3 1/2-hour, 2 1/2-mile hike that bridges sunset into moonlight. Ages 10 and up. Reservations required. Call 733-5158. 4:45-8:15 p.m. March 2.
Downtown Heritage Walking Tour, Part II — Maynards’ Market, 400 N. Toole Ave. Tour includes 1929 Consolidated Bank, Pioneer Hotel, sites of the Palace Saloon shoot-out, the original San Agustin’s Church, the Handy-Heney gunfight and a docent-led tour of the Fox Tucson Theatre. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 3. $20. 625-8365.
Sunset Hike — Saguaro National Park West. A 3 1/2-hour gaining 700 feet with some switchbacks. Ages 10 and up. Reservations required. Call 733-5158. 4:15-7:45 p.m. March 3.
Synergy in the Desert — Saguaro National Park West. An iconic saguaro is the focal point of a discussion and walk. 1:15-2 p.m. March 3. 733-5158.
Ned’s Nature Walk — Sabino Canyon. Three-hour hike is easy to moderate. Ages 16 and up. 7:45-11 a.m. March 4. 307-7900.
Nighttime Reflections — Saguaro National Park West. Easy 3-mile hike follows sandy paths taken centuries ago. Ages 10 and up. Reservations require. Call 733-5158. 5-8 p.m. March 4.
Moonrise Over the Mountains — Saguaro National Park West. Listen to music with a relaxing view of the full moon as it rises. Bring a lawn chair and warm clothing. No pets or food. 7-7:45 p.m. March 5. 733-5158.
Nature Walk — Sabino Canyon. An easy 2 hour hike. 10 a.m.-noon. March 6. 307-7900.
Poetry
Poetry Circle — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. Conversations with Nature: Mary Oliver. Discussion led by docents from UA Poetry Center. 2 p.m. Feb. 26. 594-5580.
Simon J. Ortiz — UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. Reading is part of “The Poetics and Politics of Water,” a series presented by the American Indian Studies Program and the Department of English, co-sponsored by the Poetry Center. 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Free. 520-3765.
Family Day — UA Poetry Center. Creative writing workshop for all ages. 10-11 a.m:. writing workshop; 11 a.m.- noon: breakfast concert includes live local music and breakfast; Noon-2 p.m.: drop-in writing activities and games. Feb. 28. Free. 626-3765.
Social dance
Mainstream Square Dancing — Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Road. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5. $5. 850-8057.
Line Dance Lessons — EZ Street Lounge, 80 W. Esperanza Blvd., Green Valley. No experience required. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 474-8556.
Sexy Salsa Saturdays — Aloft University Hotel, 1900 E. Speedway. Dance to salsa, mambo, timba, cumbia, bachata, and merengue. 8 p.m. free dance lesson. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 28. $10 including $5 drink credit. 444-0439.
Bob K the Singing Drumming DJ — Single and Friends Inc., 2447 N. Los Altos Ave. Playing oldies but goodies. Snack potluck. 4-6 p.m. March 1. $4. 883-5491.
Mainstream Plus Square Dancers and/or Round Dancers — Old Pueblo Square Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. Experienced dancers. 7-9:15 p.m. March 3. $5. 887-0842.
Senior Dance — Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Ken Novak and Ron Wagner perform. Refreshments served. 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 3. $4.50. 551-6154.
Salsa Latin Dance Classes — Fluxx Studio and Gallery. Beginner class to learn fundamental salsa moves. 18 and up. 6-8 p.m. March 4. $12. 396-4864.
Western Square Dancing — Voyager RV Resort Catalina Room 8701 S. Kolb Road. Mainstream workshop and dance 10:30-noon, Plus workshop and dance 1-2:30 p.m. March 4. $4. 574 -6863.
Theater
Franc D’Ambrosio — Green Valley Recreation West Center, 1111 Via Arcoiris, Green Valley. The singer best known for his portrayal of the Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera” performs songs from Broadway musicals. 7 p.m. Feb. 26. $30. 625-0228.
Pass it On: An Evening with Bill W. and Dr. Bob — Berger Performing Arts Center. Portrayal of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. 7 p.m. Feb. 26. $20. 628-3362.
Blu — Harold Dixon Directing Studio, 1025 N. Olive Road. Dream-like journey experimenting with multiple times and locations presented all at once. Presented by the UA Theatre Studio Series. 8 p.m. Feb. 26-28; 2 p.m. March 1. $7. 621-1162.
Monty Python’s Spamalot — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Irreverent musical parody of the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and March 7. Through March 8. $18. 206-6986.
This — Marroney Theatre. Story about how life happens while we make other plans. Last chance: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28; 1:30 p.m. March 1. $28; $26 senior/military/UA employee; $19 students. 621-1162.
Guys and Dolls Junior Production — Voyager RV Resort, 8701 S. Kolb Road. Presented by the Voyager Light Opera Company. 7 p.m. March 5 and 6. $6-$7. 574-6100.
Working, The Musical — St. Francis Theatre, 4625 E. River Road. Musical follows 26 everyday Americans sharing aspirations and dreams. Some adult language. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through March 7. $25 preferred seating; $20 general; $17 student, military, senior. 1-800-838-3006.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee — Temple of Music and Art’s Cabaret Theatre, 330 S. Scott Ave. Musical comedy about a group of six mid-pubescents as they vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Mild adult content. 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Feb. 28-March 8. $15; $13 seniors 60 and up, military; $8 children 12 and under; $2 more at the door. 888-0509.
The Lady in the Looking Glass — The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. Seven short stories by Virginia Woolf, adapted by Cynthia Meier. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through March 15. $32. Previews Feb 26-28 $22. Student rush $15. 520-551-2053.
Mindy Anna Jones and the Lost Ark of Time — The Great American Playhouse. Mindy and her chum travel back in time to battle an old enemy for control of the Ark of Time. 7 p.m. Thursdays; 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Through March 21. $18.50; $16.50 seniors 60 and over, military and students; $8.50 children 12 and under. 512-5145.
The Complete History of America (abridged) — The Community Playhouse, 1881 N. Oracle Road. A humorous trip through the history of America, presented by three actors.Whitney Morton Woodcock directs. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. March 6-22. $16; $13 students, seniors 55 and up, military; $10 on Fridays. 887-6239.
The Snow Queen — Live Theatre Workshop. Interactive comedy where a snow queen used to living alone is captured by circus performers and tries to escape. 1 p.m. Sundays through March 22. $7-$10. 327-4242.
Move Over Mrs. Markham — Live Theatre Workshop. Ray Cooney’s British comedy about nine people, one apartment, and a night of chaos, complication and deception. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through March 28. $14-20. 327-4242.
The Ballad of Two-Gun McGraw — The Gaslight Theatre. Musical comedy melodrama. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 6 and 8:30 p.m. Fridays- Saturdays; Noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Sundays through March 28. $18.50; $16.50 seniors 60 and over, students, military; $8.50 children 12 and under. 886-9428.
Murder at the Vampire’s Wedding — Tucson Dinner Theater, 2445 S. Craycroft Road. Interactive fun, three-course dinner and murder mystery comedy. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 28. $29-$42. 624-0172.
Family Jewels — The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave., Suite 154. Comedy by Pere Summers about a family of swindlers who give up their unsavory past and retire to a farm in Kansas. Then a mysterious stranger appears. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Feb. 27-April 4. $18; $16 seniors 60 and up, students. Cash or checks accepted at the door. 270-9310.
Carnival of Illusion — Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way. An evening of magic and mystery. 7 p.m. Fridays; 5:30 p.m. Saturdays through April 25. $35-$45. 615-5299.
Visual Arts
Openings
Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson — 2130 N. Alvernon Way. Japanese Doll Exhibit. Highlighting the diversity of Japanese dolls in different mediums: ceramic, cloth, wood, and paper. March 1-April 30. Included with garden admission. 332-2928.
Joel D. Valdez Main Library — 101 N. Stone Ave. 20th Annual High School Art Invitational. Teachers from Pima County High Schools select five pieces of their students’ work. March 2-March 28. Reception: 2-3 p.m. March 28. 791-4010.
Et Cetera
UAMA Art Talks: The Art of Space — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Examine earlier art about space then view paintings donated by Robert McCall that record the actual and imagined space future. Presented by University of Arizona Museum of Art docent Brack Brown. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 26. 594-5305.
Anyone Can Draw and Paint — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. For beginners and experienced artists. Demonstration and instruction at every session. Price is for a 4-punch card with no expiration date. 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays ongoing. $75. 299-3000.
UAMA Lecture Series — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. “The Realists: American Representational Art From the Collection of the University of Arizona Museum of Art”. Presented by Tammy Bearden. 2-3 p.m. Feb. 27. 594-5580.
“Time Travelers” Figurative Art Show — Toscana Studio and Gallery, 9040 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Inspired by weekly open-painting sessions where models, dressed in themed costumes (past and present) and artists come together to create the moment. The show includes a compilation of other Tucson artists as well as the Time Travelers group to create a collection of figurative art. 5-9 p.m. Feb. 28. 575-1445.
Family Class: Panda — Creative Juice, 6530 E. Tanque Verde Road. Paint and sip mimosas. Follow instructor’s easy instructions. 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 28. $25. 359-6675.
Festival of the Arts — Oro Valley Marketplace, 12125 N. Oracle Road. 150 artists and exhibitors in all mediums, live music on the main stage, food vendors and family arts activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1. 797-3959.
Tucson Clay Gallery and School Opening — Tucson Clay Co-op, 3326 N. Dodge Blvd. Lisa Falk is the featured artist. Light snacks and beverages, tour our studio and see samples of faculty and student’s work. Noon-4 p.m. March 1. 792-6263.
Women Impacting Tucson — Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm St. Diana Madaras gives an overview of her artwork and life. Price includes lunch. 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. March 2. $25. 323-3100.
A Conversation with Robert Barber — Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 265 S. Church Ave. Discussion with the artist and analysis of his work. Admission includes wine, beer and snacks. 6 p.m. March 5. $15. 624-5019.
Arizona’s Hal Empie: His Life, His Times and His Art — Simon Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Ann Empie Groves, daughter of Arizona’s Hal Empie, will talk about her father’s life, his roots and stature as an internationally celebrated painter of the Southwest. She will share memories of her father’s careers as an artist, cartoonist and pharmacist. RSVP recommended. 4-6 p.m. March 5. 325-9797.
Full Moon Open Studio — The Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd. Meet the artists, watch demonstrations, free refreshments. 5-8 p.m. March 5. 975-9792.