Many events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.
Comedy
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy Troupe — Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway. Family show: 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; Uncensored show: 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $5; 289-8076.
The Capitol Steps — The Fox Tucson Theater. This comedy group’s bi-partisan brand of humor focuses on the lighter side of presidential campaign and other issues. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $40-$55. 624-65
Concerts
classical
Daniel Katzen, horn and Michael Dauphinais, piano — Crowder Hall. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 25. Free. 621-1655.
Lenten Recital: The Life of the Wanderer — St. Philip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church. Daniel Rosenberg, baritone. 12:15-1 p.m. Feb. 25. $10. 222-7277.
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True Concord Voices and Orchestra presents: The King of Instruments — Organist Guy Whatley and four pipe organs. $5-$40. 401-2651.
- Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, 555 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26.
- St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 27.
- Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway. 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 28.
- St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3738 Old Sabino Canyon Road. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 28.
Quest for the Best – Opera Guild of Southern Arizona — Holsclaw Hall. Audience votes to choose order of prizes to UA students to further their vocal studies. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 27. $60. 825-1563.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Classic Special — André Watts — Tucson Music Hall. Rachmaninoff. 8-10 p.m. Feb. 27. $45-$95. 882-8585.
From the Fields to the Cities to the Kingdom: I Will Sing — Berger Performing Arts Center. Musical narration with African American sacred music from slavery to present day. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28. $20. 514-9500.
Shiho Takeda Collaborative Piano Recital — Crowder Hall. Chamber music, Beethoven, Ives, Schumann and more. 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 780-0408.
Song Of Songs: Return To The Garden — St. Philip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church. Hebrew, medieval, Latin, Arabic, and Spanish songs. Pre-concert talk at 2:30 p.m. 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $25. 721-0846.
TSO Center Stage - Summer Wind featuring the Wind Quintet — Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. Samuel Barber’s Summer Music and Anton Klughardt’s Wind Quintet. 2-4 p.m. Feb. 28. $25. 882-8585.
Dublin Guitar Quartet — Crowder Hall, Room 111. Classical guitar quartet devoted to new music. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 2. $20. 1-800-745-3000.
Lenten Recital: Voice of the Violin — St. Philip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church. Violinist Carissa Powe. 12:15-1 p.m. March 3. $10. 222-7277.
TSO Masterworks Mendelssohn’s Reformation —
- Green Valley Recreation West Center, 1111 Via Arcoiris, Green Valley. 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 3. $46. 625-0288.
- St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo Del Norte. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 4. $45. 797-3959.
UA Philharmonic Orchestra — Crowder Hall. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 3. $5. 621-1162.
Jazz and world
Mariachi Sensacional — Los Portales, 2615 S. Sixth Ave. 10-11 a.m. Feb. 28. Free. 882-8641.
Chris B. Jácome — Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, One Burruel St. Flamenco guitarist. Call for reservations. 2-4 p.m. Feb. 28. $18; free ages 14 and under. 398-2252.
Keb’ Mo’ — Fox Tucson Theatre. Blues. 7:30-11 p.m. March 3. $22-$67. 547-3040.
Popular, rock, country
Castletown — Monterey Court. Folk. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 25. Free. 207-2429.
Tucson Fiddle Contest — San Miguel High School Gym, 6601 S. San Fernando Road. Several age categories and specialty divisions. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 954-1383.
Joni Harms — Arizona Folklore Preserve, 56 E. Folklore Trail, Hereford. Country and western. 2-4 p.m. Feb. 27-28. $15. 378-6165.
Lisa Otey and The Desert Divas Motown — The Gaslight Music Hall, Oro Valley, 13005 N. Oracle Road. Tribute. 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Feb. 27. $19.95. 529-1000.
Leo Kottke — Berger Performing Arts Center. Guitarist. 8-10 p.m. Feb. 27. $33. 981-1475.
Good Rockin’ Live: A Salute to Sun Records — The Gaslight Music Hall, Oro Valley. Tribute to pioneers of rock and roll. 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28. $25. 529-1000.
Trick Pony — The Maverick, 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. Country. Table reservations for a fee. 21 and up. 6 p.m. Feb. 28. $15 in advance; $20 day of. 298-0430.
Nick McBlaine and Log Train — Monterey Court. Bluegrass. 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 2. Free. 207-2429.
Blueberry Hill — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Fats Domino tribute. 7:30-9 p.m. March 2. $25 in advance; $30 at door. 825-2818.
Joe Satriani — Fox Tucson Theatre. Guitarist. 7:30-11 p.m. March 2. $32-$72. 547-3040.
Sofia Talvik with The Long Wait — Monterey Court. Folk pop fusion and indie folk. 6:30-10:30 p.m. March 4. $5. 207-2429.
Dance
Color Wheel — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd. Ballet, jazz, modern and ballroom. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 25-27; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 28. $15-$33. 621-1162.
BreakOut Studios Presents the 24HR Project — Fox Tucson Theatre. Four local choreographers have 24 hours to create a feature-length show with the theme, Silence Your Inner Critic. 7-8 p.m. Feb. 26. $18. 440-9986.
Farmers markets
Admission is free unless otherwise noted.
Dove Mountain Farmers Market — Highlands, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd. 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. 7262.
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.
FoodInRoot Farmers Market — Banner-University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 261-6982.
Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.
Arivaca Farmers Market — 17000 W. Arivaca Road, Arivaca. 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 306-4673.
Heirloom Oro Valley Farmers Market — Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 882-2157.
Bear Canyon Open Air Market — Bear Canyon Shopping Center, 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 982-2645.
Plaza Palomino Farmers Market — Courtyard, 2960 N. Swan Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 327-4676.
Santa Fe Square — 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 508-2936.
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.
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. 27. $10 contribution. 1-800-551-6764.
- Agua Caliente Elementary School, 11420 E. Limberlost Road.
- American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona.
- Enchanted Hills Baptist Church, 3020 S. Mission Road.
- St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Road.
- Sacred Heart Church, 601 E. Fort Lowell Road.
- McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona. 762-5652.
Festivals and events
Spring Circus Classes — The Circus Academy of Tucson, 400 W. Speedway. Classes in circus and aerial acrobatics for youth and adults. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Daily. $20. 1-928-814-9637.
91st Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros: Tucson Rodeo — Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. Sixth Ave. Cowboys and cowgirls compete in six rodeo performances. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 21 and 25-28. $14-$28. 741-2233.
Rodeo Night — Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. 5-8 p.m. petting zoo, horse and pony rides, horse apple bingo; 7 and 8 p.m. stunt shows; 8-10:30 p.m. barn dance with The Robert Moreno Band. 5-10:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Admission and dance free; activities $2-$8. 296-4551.
First Annual Buffalo Bill Cody Days in Oracle — Oracle Inn Steakhouse, 305 E. American Ave. Entertainment, family activities, Buffalo Bill movies, treasure hunts and more. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26; 3-10 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 248-4566.
Rodeo Cookout and Shabbat Service — Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road. Kosher burgers and hot dogs (veggie available) and sides followed by rodeo Shabbat evening with western melodies. RSVP for dinner. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 26. $10. 327-4501.
The Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind Student Body Presents “Anything is Possible” — Berger Performing Arts Center. Illusionist Michael Howell performs to raise money for the senior trip. Petting zoo before the show, $2 entry; $1 feed. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 26. $15. 258-9600.
HabiStore Grand Reopening — Habitat for Humanity, 935 W. Grant Road. Discounts, giveaways, up-cycled silent auction, raffles, refreshments and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 889-7200.
Festival of the Arts — Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road. Art in all mediums, live music, food vendors and family arts activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28. Free. 797-3959.
Historic Craft Demonstrations — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. May include, paper flower making, pottery, O’odham basket weaving, traditional leather works. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27, 28. Free. 377-5060.
Winter Meet — Rillito Park Race Track, 4502 N. First Ave. Quarter horse and thoroughbred racing, plus simulcasts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. $10. 745-5486.
Arizona Ghost Towns — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Stories of ghost towns. 11 a.m.-noon. Feb. 27. Free. 791-4010.
Peace Fair and Music Festival — Reid Park, Outdoor bandshell. Music by One Heartbeat, Little Laura, Tucson’s Raging Grannies, Sacred Space, the Gamelan Orchestra and BAM. Kids activities, art and food vendors. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 730-3609.
Big Top Broadway — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Aerialists, contortionists and more combine Broadway and the circus. 3-5:30 and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $30. 825-2818.
Desert Voices Chorus Presents: “Under the Big Top” — Tucson Women’s Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St. LGBTQA chorus, fundraising cbaret and auction. 21 and up. 6-10 p.m. Feb. 27. $40. 791-9662.
Psychic Fair — Church Of Mankind, 1231 S. Van Buen Ave. Variety of readings offered: spiritual one-on-one, crystal ball, abstract art, psychometry, sea shells, runes, rocks and tea readings. 18 and up. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28. $20. 461-2910.
The Sip — The Gregory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Road. Silent auction with wine and food tasting. Proceeds in support of The Gregory School Scholarship Fund. 21 and up. 5-8 p.m. March 2. $40. 327-6395.
Senior Safari — Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. Ages 62 and older get free entrance to the zoo. Health and insurance vendors and more. 9 a.m.-noon. March 3. Free. 618-2100.
Fitness
OroValley Jazzercise — Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave. Dance-based group fitness program. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays-Saturdays. $35 per month. 390-8455.
Chair Yoga — TMC Senior Services, 1400 N. Wilmot Road. 10-11 a.m. Feb. 25. Free. 324-4345.
Tai Chi for Health — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. All levels. Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 791-4010.
Hatha Yoga Class — University of Arizona College of Nursing, 1305 N. Martin Ave. All ages and levels welcome. Bring a mat. 5:15-6:15 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 349-1545.
Petanque in the Park — Reid Park. Visit TucsonPetanqueClub.wordpress.com. 2-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Free. 664-4133.
Beginning Yoga with Elda Castro — Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Call to register. 18 and up. 3-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. 594-5285.
Tai Chi and Qigong for Health — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. 11 a.m.-Noon. Mondays. $8. 298-0190.
Tai Chi for Health — $60 for nine week series or $10 per class. 780-6751.
- Resurrection Lutheran Church. 1-2 p.m. Mondays.
- St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Road. 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays.
- Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Cool Season Yoga — Tohono Chul. Paseo del Norte. Bring your own mat. Admission is additional to cost of class. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. $8. 742-6455, Ext. 228.
Qigong/Tao Meditation — St. Francis in the Foothills. 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays. $75 for nine week series or $10 per class. 780-6751.
Tai Chi for Health — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Call to register. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays. March 4-April 8. Free. 594-5580.
Kids’ stuff
Arts Arizona Rodeo Days Program — Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. Storytelling, comedy improv, two steppin’ and more. Grades 2-5. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26. $100. 319-0400.
A Puppet Show: A Lesson in Happiness — El Rio Public Library, 1390 W. Speedway. Sing, dance, do science experiments and meet the puppeteers. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 25. Free. 594-5245.
Family Fun Day — Tucson Botanical Gardens. Docents help children connect to the natural world with games, crafts and presentations. Included with admission. 9 a.m.-noon. Feb. 26. $13. 326-9686.
Minecraft Gaming — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Ages 10 and up. 3-5 p.m. Fridays. Free. 594-5580.
Autism Society of Southern Arizona Purrs for Autism — Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St. For autistic children ages 6-12 promoting therapeutic and education through interaction with healthy, sociable cats Call to register. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays. Free. 571-7839.
Home Work Help — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free. 594-5200.
Nuts about Nature Preschool Hour at Agua Caliente Park — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. Learn about nature through stories, crafts and games. Ages 3-5. Register at pima.gov. 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 2. $5. 615-7855.
7 Up: A STEM Club — Oro Valley Public Library. Fun, educational experiments in the library. Ages 7 and up. 4-5 p.m. March 2. Free. 594-5580.
Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Fair Public Viewing Day — Tucson Convention Center. See what the future holds with inventions by 5-18 year olds. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. March 4. Free. 621-8646.
Nightlife
Singletarian’s Social Hour — Canyon’s Crown Bar and Grill, 6958 E. Tanque Verde Road. Senior singles over 50. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 25. Free. 349-2008.
Angel Diamond and the Blues Disciples — Monterey Court. Chicago style blues. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 26. $5. 207-2429.
Sunset Red — The Edge Bar, 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Classic rock, country and pop. 21 and up. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 26. Free. 887-9027.
D.R.I. — The Rock. 6 p.m. Feb. 27. $18. 629-9211.
Mariachi El Quinto Sol — La Parrilla Suiza, 4250 W. Ina Road. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 572-7200.
Frank and Friends — Monterey Court. Rock and country. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 27. $5. 207-2429.
Aza The Music of Morocco — The Sea of Glass Center for the Arts. Unites traditional Tamazight (Berber) music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $15. 398-2542.
The Jazz Fungibles — Loews Ventana Canyon, Cascade Lounge, 7000 N. Resort Drive. A rotating group of jazz musician. 8-11 p.m. Feb. 27. Free. 731-1782.
Little House of Funk — Boondock’s Lounge. Funky fun dance music, Sonoran soul and deep-fried blues. 21 and up. 8:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $5. 690-0991.
Area 51 — The Edge Bar. Classic rock and blues. 21 and up. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 27. Free. 887-9027.
Karaokee — Schrier’s Sports Grill, 1118 E. Sixth St. 21 and up. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 27. Free. 344-8338.
Dre Day — La Cocina Restaurant and Cantina, 201 N. Court Ave. Celebration of the musical legacy of Dr. Dre. 21 and up. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 27. $10. 270-4376.
Sexy Salsa Saturdays — Five Palms, 3500 E. Sunrise Drive. Dance to salsa, mambo, timba, bachata, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha and kizomba. 9-10 p.m. free dance lessons. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 27. $10. 444-0439.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia — Schrier’s Sports Grill. Win gift certificates. 21 and up. 7-10 p.m. March 1. Free. 344-8338.
Kenny Alan Erickson — Delectables, 533 N. Fourth Ave. Old time, Chicago blues and Texas swing. 6-9 p.m. March 2. Free. 884-9289.
Nancy McCallion and The Scarlet Lettermen — The Boondocks Lounge. A twist of soul and a dram of blarney. 21 and up. 7-9:30 p.m. March 2. Free. 690-0991.
Opera
Opera Preview — Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. “Don Giovanni.” Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 26. Free. 327-6857.
Quest for the Best Vocal Competition — Holsclaw Hall. Students compete for cash prizes and the audience will judge. Wine and hors d’oeuvre reception following announcement of winners. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 27. $60. 906-3792.
Outdoors & Recreation
All events are free or included in admission, or vehicle entrance fee, unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional.
Guided Tours of the Tumacacori Mission Church and Grounds — Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m. Daily. 377-5060.
Desert Jigsaw Puzzle — Saguaro National Park West. Plant and animal jigsaw puzzle walk. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Feb. 28; 2:15-3 p.m. Feb. 25. 733-5158.
Gneiss Walk — Sabino Canyon. Guided geology walk on moderately difficult trails. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 and March 3. 749-8700.
Wake Up with the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. Guided walk to spot wetland birds, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors. Binoculars available. Registration required pima.gov/nrpr. 8:30-10 a.m. Feb. 25. 615-7855.
Gould Mine/King Canyon Loop Trail — Tucson Mountain Park, 2020 N. Kinney Road. A moderate-2.5 mile hike to seek out early spring wildflower. Ages 12 and up. Registration required pima.gov/nrpr. 8-11 a.m. Feb. 26. 615-7855.
Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site — Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, One Burruel St. A 1.25-mile walk. Reservations encouraged info@TubacPresidio.org. or call. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 26. 398-2252.
Inside the Presidio Walls Walking Tour — Corner of Main Ave. and Washington St. Old courthouse and homes from 1775. 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 26. $20. 625-8365.
Sonoran Lifestyles — Saguaro National Park East. A 2-hour, 1-mile walk to discover how plants and animals adapt to life in the desert. 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 26 and 29. 733-5153.
A Desert Trio: Snakes, Tortoises, and Monsters — Saguaro National Park West. Learn communication skills, special adaptations and defense systems. 3:15-3:45 p.m. Feb. 27. 733-5158.
A Night with the Stars — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. Introduction to the night sky. Telescopes. Bring chair. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 27. 615-7855.
Bird Walks — Arivaca Cienaga, Arivaca Road. Sponsored by Tucson Audubon Society and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. 8-11 a.m. Feb. 27. 399-2873.
Campus Arboretum Tour — University of Arizona, 1200 E. University Blvd. Trees from the Mediterranean. Reservations at infoarboretum@ag.arizona.edu or 621-7074. 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 27.
Family Nature Walk — Sabino Canyon. Easy walk to learn about the desert . 10 a.m.-noon. Feb. 27. 749-8700.
Outdoor Family Day: A Geological Walk through Time — Tucson Mountain Park, 7798 W. Gates Pass Road. Look for geological clues to the past and reconstruct how a shallow tropical sea became a land of dinosaurs and later people. Families with children ages 5-12. Registration required pima.gov/nrpr. 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 27. $5 per family. 615-7855.
San Pedro River Bird Walk — 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista. Donations accepted. Bring water. 9 a.m.-noon. Feb. 27. 459-2555.
The Destruction of Granite — Saguaro National Park East. Join a ranger on a guided auto tour and 5-mile hike inside the loop drive. Reservations required. 9 a.m.-noon. Feb. 27. 733-5153.
Bird Walk — Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park, E. Hwy. 90 between mile marker 324 and 325, Sierra Vista. Donations accepted. Limit 22 persons. 8-10 a.m. Feb. 28. 459-2555.
Desert Pigs — Saguaro National Park West. Resemblances between pigs and peccaries. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Feb. 29. 733-5158.
Birding — Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road, Vail. A guided walk. 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 1. 615-7855.
Nature Walks — Sabino Canyon. Guided walks on moderately difficult trails. 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 2. 749-8700.
Campus Arboretum Tour — University of Arizona, 1200 E. University Blvd. Tour historic Joseph Wood Krutch garden. Reservation required infoarboretum@ag.arizona.edu or call. 2-3:30 p.m. March 2. 621-7074.
Star Party — Saguaro National Park East. Intro to astronomy. Telescopes and binoculars. Reservations required. 7-9 p.m. March 3. 733-5153.
Birding along the Santa Cruz River — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. View the riparian birds. Online registration required. 8:30-10 a.m. March 4. $5. 615-7855.
Guided Nature Walk — Sabino Canyon. An easy walk. 10 a.m.-noon. March 4. 749-8700.
Night Walk — Saguaro National Park East. Park naturalist leads walk. Reservations required. 7-9 p.m. March 4. 733-5153.
Poetry
Poetry Circle — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. This month’s topic: Poetry of Place — The Lyrical Poems of David Baker. 2 p.m. Feb. 25. Free. 594-5580.
Spectacular Poetics: Adrian Matejka — UA Poetry Center. Reading and craft talk. 7 p.m. Feb. 25. Free. 626-3765.
Poetry at The River — Dusenberry-River Public Library, 5605 E. River Road. Meeting of poets and poetry lovers. Read your own poems or just listen. 18 and up. 6-7:45 p.m. March 2. Free. 594-5345.
Social dance
Bachata and Salsa Latin Dance Class — Axé Studio, 2928 E. Broadway. No partner or previous experience necessary. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26. $10. 396-4864.
Ballroom and Country Dance Parties — Shall We Dance, 4101 E. Grant Road. All levels of ballroom, latin, country and swing. 8-10 p.m. Feb. 26. $15. 327-7895.
Ballroom Dance — Armory Park Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, tango, merengue and cumbia. 21 and up. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $3. 791-4865.
Singletarian Dance — Viscount Hotel- Atrium, 4855 E. Broadway. Single seniors over 50. Call for reservations. 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. 748-2079.
Tango — Anamax Recreation Center, 17501 S. Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. Learn basic steps, Tango techniques and floor crafts. 18 and up. 7 -8 p.m. Feb. 29. $7. 445-7850.
Senior Ballroom Dance — Udall Park Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Ages 50 and up. 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 1. $4.50. 551-6154.
Dance the Night Away — Old Pueblo Square Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. For experienced dancers. 7-7:30 p.m. mainstream plus; 7:30-9:30 p.m. with rounds. 7-9:30 p.m. March 1. $6. 887-0842.
Tucson Blues Dancers — Boondocks Lounge. Lessons 7-8 p.m. Open dancing from 8-10:30 p.m. 7-10:30 p.m. March 1. Free. 690-0991.
Dance with The RealTones — Canoa Hills Social Center, 3660 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. Rock and roll from the 50s and 60s. 7-10 p.m. March 4. $14. 625-0288.
Theater
4000 Miles — Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre, 330 S. Scott Ave. Something Something Theatre presents the story of a woman and her grandson meeting again when they need each other most. Last chance: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27; 2 p.m. Feb. 28. $22. 468-6111.
Tribes — Harold Dixon Directing Studio, 1025 N. Olive Road. Presented by the UA Studio Series. Dysfunctional Jewish-British family. Billy is deaf and meets Sylvia who was born to deaf parents, but grew up hearing, although she is now slowly going deaf. 18 and up. Last chance: 8 p.m. Feb. 25-27; 2 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28. $7. 621-1162.
The Vagina Monologues benefit reading — Southern Arizona YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave.Proceeds benefit the YWCA of Southern Arizona. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $10. 979-2237.
Carnival of Illusion: Magic, Mystery & Oooh La La — Lodge on the Desert, 306 N. Alvernon Way. Illusion and laughs. Dinner for $59 per couple for prime rib or salmon dinner. 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 27. $35. 615-5299.
Anna Karenina Lives — Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. Germaine Shames’ time-bending tale that defies patriarchy’s grip on 19th century literature. 7:30 p.m. March 2. $30. 882-9721.
Crazy For You — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Romantic musical comedy, with mistaken identities, plot twists, dance numbers and classic Gershwin music. 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Feb. 25-March 6. $18. 206-6986.
Miss Julie — The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. August Strindberg’s classic story. 2 p.m. Feb. 28, March 5, 6, 12 and 13; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-27, March 3-5, 10-12. $35. 551-2053
The True Stories of the So-Called Big Bad Wolves — Live Theatre Workshop. Little Red Riding Hood, The Boy who Cried Wolf, and the Three Little Pigs had it wrong when they accused the wolves of being bad. And now the wolves have gone on strike. 12:30 p.m. Sundays. Through March 13. $10. 327-4242.
No Way to Treat a Lady — Live Theatre Workshop. Musical comedy thriller. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays and March 19. Through March 19. $20. 327-4242.
The Cisco Kid — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Kitschy take on the story of Poncho and the Cisco Kid. Call for show dates and times. Through March 27. $8.95-$18.95. 886-9428.
The Comedy of Errors — Tornabene Theatre on UA campus. Shakespeare’s madcap adventure of mistaken identity and the chaos that ensues. 18 and up. 1:30 p.m. Feb. 28, March 5; 7:30 p.m. March 2-4. $28. 621-1162.
Commander Hastings — The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave. Hastings takes an enjoyable voyage to South America, and finds murder instead. 3 p.m. Sundays; 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Feb. 26-April 3. $18. 270-9310.
Visual arts
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Openings
Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library — 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. A Trio of Artists Perspectives. Ruth August, Charlie King and Karen Salmi. March 1-31. Reception: 2-4 p.m. March 6. 594-5275.
Et Cetera
UAMA Art Talks: Animals in Art — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 25. 594-5305.
Arts and Craft Festival — Green Valley Recreation West Social Center, 1111 W. Via Arcoiris. 100 artisans, raffle prizes. No pets. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 26; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 27. 250-5274.
UAMA Art Talks — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Topic: A Magical Mystery Tour of Art. 18 and up. 2-3 p.m. Feb. 26. 594-5580.
Adventurous Spirits: Arizona’s Women Artists, 1900-1950 — Tohono Chul. Betsy Fahlam chronicles the lives of women artists. 2-3 p.m. Feb. 27. 742-6455, Ext. 228.
Mata Ortiz Event with Oralia López — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Artist demonstration of pottery decorating. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27. 624-2333.
Fine Arts Guild Show and Sale — MountainView Club House, 38735 S. MountainView Blvd., SaddleBrooke. 25 artists display variety of works. Noon-7 p.m. Feb. 27; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 28. 818-1100.
Still Life Open Studio for Artists — Tucson Pastel Society, 2447 N. Los Altos Ave. Collaborate, share ideas. Tables and chairs provided. Bring art supplies and easels. 18 and up. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $10. 237-6386.
“Paint A Chair for A Child” Raffle and Silent Auction — Arizona National Golf Clubhouse, 9777 E. Sabino Greens Drive. Tucson decorate small wooden chairs to be raffled. Winner of a chair may keep it or donate it to Make Way for Books, Literacy Connects or any children’s program. 5-8 p.m. Feb. 29. $40. 296-8126.
Friday Art Talks — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Explore selected portraits that span from the Renaissance to the present. 18 and up. 2-3 p.m. March 4. 594-5420.
Mata Ortiz Pottery Show — Quail Creek Kino Center, 1490 E. Quail Range Loop, Building 1, Green Valley. Artist demonstrations, visit mataortizconnection.com. 6-9 p.m. March 4; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6. 207-7691.