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. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. $5; Free Form Fridays: 9:15 p.m. April 15. Six improv teams. Recommended for age 17 and older. Donations appreciated. 289-8076.
Michael Jr. — Victory Worship Center, 2561 W. Ruthrauff Road. Comedian Michael Jr. starred in the movie “War Room,” and has appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and others. 7 p.m. April 17. $25. 1-920-918-7126.
Concerts
classical
Pima Community College Music: Mark Nelson, tuba — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Classic, contemporary and premiered works. 7-8:30 p.m. April 14. $8. 206-6986.
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Arizona Repertory Singers Presents “Of Earth, Water, and Sky” — Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 W. Ina Road. Variety of styles and genres with selections by Palestrina, Handel, and Brahms, Barnum, Ticheli, and Whitacre. Directed by Tom Lerew. 7:30-9 p.m. April 15. $15. 792-8141.
Hugo Vera, tenor and Michael Dauphinais, piano — Holsclaw Hall. The Fred Fox School of Music welcomes tenor Hugo Vera to the faculty. 7-9 p.m. April 15. Free. 621-1655.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Classic Series: Sailing with Scheherazade — Tucson Music Hall. All orchestral program. 8-10 p.m. April 15; 2-4 p.m. April 17. $30-$86. 882-8585.
Gala Spring Concert — Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. The Sons of Orpheus. Choral selections ranging from opera choruses to cowboy classics. 3-4:30 p.m. April 16. $15 in advance; $17 at the door. 484-3743.
Arizona Guitar Orchestra — Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. All-Arizona guitar ensemble led by José Luis Puerta. 4-6 p.m. April 17. Free. 621-1655.
Arizona Repertory Singers Presents “Of Earth, Water, and Sky” — Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Road. Variety of styles and genres with selections by Palestrina, Handel, and Brahms, Barnum, Ticheli, and Whitacre. Directed by Tom Lerew. 3-4:30 p.m. April 17. $15. 792-8141.
Civic Orchestra of Tucson “Pops” concert — Madera Clubhouse, 2045 E. Quail Crossing Blvd., Green Valley. Music from films and the winners of the orchestra’s Young Artists’ Competition. Raffle in support of the orchestra’s 2017 Young Artists’ Competition. 3-5 p.m. April 17. $22. 393-5822.
Graduate Choral Conductors Recitals — UA Fred Fox School of Music, 1017 N. Olive Road. Kantorei and Recital Choir under the batons of William Mattison, Omaris Maldonado-Torres, Jessie Pierpont, Tom Peterson, Travis Sletta and Brian McNiff. 7-9 p.m. April 17; 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 19. Free. 621-1655.
Seventh Annual Lois Trester Piano Competition — Crowder Hall. Showcasing piano students, $4,000 in prizes. 3-5 p.m. April 17. Free. 621-1655.
Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus “Spring Time in Paris” — Ascension Lutheran Church, 1220 W. Magee Road. Patriotic and memorial music and songs from the 1940s. 4-5:30 p.m. April 17. $15. 404-3148.
Tucson Masterworks Chorale Spring Concert — Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway. Mozart’s Requiem. Visit tucsonmasterworkschorale.org to purchase tickets. 4:30-6 p.m. April 17. $15. 625-8305.
Vista Fine Arts: The Tucson Girls Chorus — Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane. “Songs from Many Lands.” 3-4:30 p.m. April 17. Free. 825-1985.
Marana Winds Community Concert — Mountain View High School, 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd. Marana district staff, alumni, students, and community members with a variety of wind ensemble compositions. Donations appreciated, benefiting Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation. 7-8:30 p.m. April 19. Free. 682-3243.
String Chamber Music Showcase — Holsclaw Hall. Student showcase. 7-9 p.m. April 19. Free. 621-1655.
Jazz and world
Oro Valley Concert Series — Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road. Swingset. R&B, jazz and soul. 6-7:30 p.m. April 14. Free. 797-3959.
Threestyle With Magdalena Chovancova — The Sea of Glass Center for the Arts. Jazz, funk and soul. 7-9 p.m. April 15. $17. 398-2542.
The Jazz Fungibles: Mike Moynihan and Max Goldshmid — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. 8-11 p.m. April 15. Free. 731-1782.
Palomino Nights — Plaza Palomino, 2960 N. Swan Road. Trialogue. 7-9 p.m. April 16. $10. 907-7325.
Trialogue — Plaza Palomino, 2920 N. Swan Road. Blend of classically jazzy flute, down-home Americana guitar and world beat percussion with a distinctly Southwestern flavor. 7-9 p.m. April 16. $10. 907-7325.
CrossTalk — Crowder Hall. The University of Arizona electronic percussion group under the direction of Norman Weinberg. 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 16. $5. 621-1162.
Mariachi Sensacional — Los Portales, 2615 S. Sixth Ave. Community youth group. 10-11 a.m. April 17. Free. 882-8641.
Tucson Jazz Society — Brother John’s Beer Bourbon and BBQ, 1801 N. Stone Ave. Local jazz. 3-6 p.m. April 17. Free. 867-6787.
Vista Fine Arts: The Tucson Girls Chorus — Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane. Songs from many lands. 3-4:30 p.m. April 17. Free. 825-1985.
Incendio — Club Congress. Flamenco and Latin rhythms. 7-9 p.m. April 17. $20 in advance: $23 day of show. 622-8848.
Rosewood Marimba and World Music Gang — Crowder Hall. The 100th birthday includes a birthday cake. 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 18. $5. 621-1162.
The Alcan jazz Quintet — Community Performance and Art Center. Rhythmic, dynamic jazz solos and humor. 7-9 p.m. April 20. $15. 399-1750.
Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom — Centennial Hall. Story of Irish independence through music, song, dance and storytelling. 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 20. $25. 1-800-745-3000.
UA Studio Jazz Ensemble and Combo — Crowder Hall. Jazz. 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 20. $10. 621-1162.
Popular, rock, country
Don Armstrong and Friends — Monterey Court. Folk. 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 14. Free. 207-2429.
Bob Corritore and Dave Riley — Monterey Court. Chicago funk meets delta blues. 7-10 p.m. April 15. $10 in advance; $15 day of show. 207-2429.
On Stage and Screen — Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 4520 W. Ajo Way. Handbell Group. 7:30-9 p.m. April 15. $10 suggested donation. 749-4316.
Western Blues — Arizona Folklore Preserve, 56 E. Folklore Trail, Hereford. Western. 2-4 p.m. April 16 and 17. $15. 378-6165.
Cockswain — Monterey Court. Celtic rock. 6-9 p.m. April 16. Free. 207-2429.
Becoming Lennon: Otto D — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Multiple costume changes, over 30 songs, production backing tracks offering orchestral support and multimedia visual. 7:30-9 p.m. April 16. $30. 825-2818.
Richard Marx — Fox Tucson Theatre. Rock. 7:30-10 p.m. April 16. $29-$68. 547-3040.
Springtime in Paris — Ascension Lutheran Church, 1220 W. Magee Road. Patriotic songs to honor all veterans, as well as more serious memorial pieces. 4-6 p.m. April 17. $15. 404-3148.
Leigh Lesho — Monterey Court. Guitarist/songwriter. 6-9 p.m. April 17. $5. 207-2429.
Holy Holy — Fox Tucson Theatre. Tribute to David Bowie. 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 21. $27. 547-3040.
Adara Rae and The Homewreckers — The Randolph Grill, 600 S. Alvernon Way. Blues and pop/rock. 6-10 p.m. April 22. Free. 791-4346.
An Evening with Judy Collins and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra — Tucson Music Hall. A Grammy-winner. TSO musicians donating services for this benefit concert. 8-10 p.m. April 22. $45-$95. 882-8585.
Dance
Spring Collection — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin and UA Dance faculty choreography in ballet, modern and jazz dance. 1:30-3 p.m. Sundays; 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and April 27. April 22-May 1. $31. 621-4698.
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. 8 a.m.-noon. Fridays. 882-2157.
Catalina Farmers Market and Artworks — 16733 N. Oracle Road. 8 a.m.-noon. 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.
Heirloom Oro Valley Farmers Market — Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 882-2157.
Arivaca Farmers Market — 17000 W. Arivaca Road, Arivaca. 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 306-4673.
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.
Heirloom Farmers Market — Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave. 8 a.m.-noon. Sundays. 882-2157.
Santa Fe Square — 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 508-2936.
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.
Festivals and events
Eighth Annual Pennington St. Block Party on Global Youth Service Day — City High School, 47 E. Pennington St. Musical performances, interactive booths, street theater, student presentations, teaching demos, art exhibits, food trucks, and carnival games. 4-7 p.m. April 15. Free. 265-2659.
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona. Chicken fried steak dinner. Price includes dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit community and veterans. 5-7 p.m. April 15. $9. 762-5652.
Rama Fest — Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E. Blacklidge Drive. Celebrate Lord Rama and Hanuman with traditional folk Indian dance by Urvashi Dance Troupe, live music, kids activities, temple ceremonies and vegetarian feast. 6-8:30 p.m. April 15. Free. 792-0630.
Block Party — Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Road. Music, rock climbing, face painting, games, jumping castles, popcorn, Netlive helicopter landing. Food trucks and vendors for a fee. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16. Free. 327-1116.
Seventh Annual Copper City Classic, Vintage Base Ball Tournament — Historic Warren Ballpark, 300 Ruppe Arizona, Bisbee. Seven teams wearing vintage-style uniforms play the game by 1860 rules. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16 and 17. $10. 432-3813.
Earth Day Community Fair — The Door Church, 2950 E. Irvington Road. Recycled Earth Gallery, free bicycle tune up, vendors, craft items, food vendors, raffle and more. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16. Free. 241-0366.
Classic Car Show — Little Anthony’s Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Classic, unique, vintage, customized and decked out motorcycles. All car show registration money is donated to a Tucson children’s charities. 5-9:30 p.m. April 16. Free. 296-0456.
15th annual George Harrison Memorial Festival — Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E. Blacklidge Drive. Celebrate the life and music of George Harrison and the Beatles. Concert by Fair Heart with intimate stories from George’s friend Guru das. Vegetarian dinner from Govinda’s available before or after the show. 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 16. $10. 792-0630.
Women of Spirit Luncheon — J. W. Marriott Starr Pass, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Honoring eight women for their contributions, service, and influence in the community. Honorees are: Adelita Grijalva, Chrysti Lassiter-Jones, Polly Kimminau, Laura McGill, Karen Frances Begay, Minnette Powell, Maya Lidell Nash, and Tanisha Price Johnson. Speaker, Amanda Tachine. For tickets e-mail DSTWomenofSpirit@gmail.com. Price includes lunch. 1-4 p.m. April 17. $75. 792-3500.
Songs for Cecilia — Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. Fifth St. Food trucks, beverages, music by: Cadillac Mountain, Bradford Trojan, The Determined Luddites, Tom Walbank, and Arizona Slim and Friends. Event is to raise funds for Cecilia who lost her home in a fire in February. Visit facebook.com/songsforcecilia for more information. Cash or checks only. 3-8 p.m. April 17. $10 per person; $20 per family.
Dine Out For Safety — Various restaurants around Tucson. Breakfast lunch or dinner at participating local restaurants, up to 20 percent of your bill will be donated to help survivors of sexual assault. Visit DineOutForSafety.org for full list of participating restaurants. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. April 20. 202-1746.
Get Wild in 2016 — The Fountains at La Cholla, 2001 W. Rudasill Road. Learn about and touch a live turtle, snake and bearded dragon lizard. Call to reserve a seat. 1-1:30 p.m. April 21. Free. 797-2002.
Arts and Crafts Festival — Orange Grove Plaza, 6346 N. Oracle Road. Live music, shopping, local artists and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22-24. 668-9710.
Fitness
Mindful Yoga — Tucson Botanical Gardens. Movement, breath and meditation. All levels welcome. 8-9 a.m. April 17, 21. $40 for four sessions; $12 per class. 326-9686.
OroValley Jazzercise — Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave. Dance-based group fitness program. Price is per month. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays-Saturdays. $35. 390-8455.
Tai Chi for Health — $60 for nine weeks; $10 per class. 780-6751.
Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9-10 a.m. Thursdays.
Golder Ranch Fire Station #377, 355 E. Linda Vista Drive. 1-2 p.m. April 18.
St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Road. 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays.
Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays.
Qigong — TMC Senior Services, 1400 N. Wilmot Road. Combination of simple movements with relaxation, contemplative mental focus and intentional breathing. 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. Free. 324-4345.
Qigong — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. All levels. Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 791-4010.
Hatha Yoga: Yoga Saguaro — CPAC. All Levels. 10:45 a.m.-noon. Tuesdays; 4-5:15 p.m. Thursdays. $8. 398-2562.
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.
Fit Fest — Apollo Middle School, 265 W. Nebraska St. Grow 2BFit Foundation hosts event for families to be together doing healthy activities including: cooking class, tennis class, yoga, raffle tickets for local attractions, martial arts and more. First 150 kids get free t-shirts and water bottles. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16. Free. 293-6686.
A Triathlon for the Whole Family — Tucson JCC, 3800 E. River Road. Swim, bike and run. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 17. $25. 299-3000, Ext. 211.
Prenatal Yoga Classes — Yoga is Therapy, 2921 E. Fort Lowell Road. Tailored for pregnant women to relieve common discomforts. 9-10:15 a.m. Sundays. $10. 870-9287.
Petanque in the Park — Reid Park. Learn and play the French game of petanque. Beginners welcome. For more information and detailed directions, visit TucsonPetanqueClub.wordpress.com. 2-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Free. 664-4133.
Tai Chi and Qigong for Health — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Empower yourself to cultivate mental and physical balance, manage chronic pain, and to learn artful forms. 11 a.m.-Noon. Mondays. $8. 298-0190.
Qigong/Tao Meditation — St. Francis in the Foothills. Gentle movements, focused attention and full natural breathing during playful exercises that fosters wellness of the body, mind and spirit. 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays. $75 for nine week series or $10 per class. 780-6751.
Tucson Tuesday laughter yoga — St. Francis in the Foothills Church. To promote peace and healing. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 490-5500.
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention — Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road. Learn how to improve balance, help prevent falls, improve immune function and increase mental focus. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. $10 per day; $35 a month. 742-4600.
Kids’ stuff
Kiwanis de Amigos Relays — University of Arizona Roy Drachman Track and Field, 501 S. Plumer Ave. Athletes must be in 6th-8th grades. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16. Free. 664-6601.
Healthy Kids Day — Northwest YMCA, 7770 N. Shannon Road. Community vendors, health screenings, activities, climbing wall, music, performers and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16. Free. 229-9001.
Nightlife
Tesoro — Brother John’s Beer Bourbon and BBQ, 1801 N. Stone Ave. Latina rumba flamenco rock. 8-11 p.m. April 14 and 21. Free. 867-6787.
Johnny Ain’t Right — Boondocks Lounge. Soul and R&B. 8 p.m. April 15. $5. 690-0991.
The George Howard Band — Brother John’s Beer Bourbon and BBQ. Rock, jazz, blues, pop, R&B and Motown. 8:30 p.m. April 15 and 22. Free. 867-6787.
Velocity — The Edge Bar, 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. 21 and up. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. April 15. Free. 887-9027.
Château Disco — The Flycatcher, 340 E. Sixth St. Underground dance music. 21 and up. 10 p.m. April 15. $5. 207-9251.
Mariachi El Quinto Sol — La Parrilla Suiza, 4250 W. Ina Road. 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 16. Free. 572-7200.
Johnny Aint Right — Famous Sam’s, 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Soul and R&B. 8:30 p.m. April 16. Free. 296-1245.
Area 51 — The Edge Bar. Rock and blues. 21 and up. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. April 16. Free. 887-9027.
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. April 16. $10. 444-0439.
Larry Armstrong and CopperMoon — Nimbus Brewery and Taproom, 3850 E. 44th St. Country, folk and Americana. 5:30-8 p.m. April 17. Free. 745-9175.
Kenny Alan Erickson — Delectables, 533 N. Fourth Ave. Rural old time, Chicago blues and Texas swing. 6-9 p.m. April 20. Free. 884-9289.
Voo Doo Dudes — The Edge Bar. Southern rock. 21 and up. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. April 22. Free. 887-9027.
Outdoor 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets unless otherwise specified.
Drive-Thru Geology Tour — Saguaro National Park East. Observe the varied landforms- bajadas, washes and outcrops. 10 and up. 2-3:30 p.m. April 14. 733-5153.
Panning for Garnets — Sabino Canyon. Instruction and equipment provided. Bring lunch. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14 and 21. 749-8700.
Tortilla Making Demonstration — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. Artisans demonstrate the traditional way of making tortillas, cooked over a comal with mesquite firewood. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14-17, 20- 22. 377-5060.
Visitor’s/Naturalist’s Choice — Saguaro National Park East. A 1.5-mile hike with a ranger. Bring questions and enjoy stories. 10 a.m.-noon. April 14. 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. Online registration required. 8-9:30 a.m. April 14 and 21. 615-7855.
Night Walk — Saguaro National Park East. Park naturalist leads walk. Reservations required. 7-9 p.m. April 15. 733-5153.
Reptile Ramble — Tohono Chul Park. Presenters unveil captive reptiles, mostly snakes, inviting the brave an opportunity to touch. Part two, look for lizards while strolling to the tortoise enclosure. 10-11 a.m. April 15 and 22. 742-6455.
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 and up. 10 a.m.-noon. April 15, 18, 19, 22. 733-5153.
The Saguaro Nursery — Saguaro National Park East. A short walk to view the next generation of young saguaros and the gradual renewal of the forest. 2-3:30 p.m. April 15. 733-5153.
Bat Day/Earth Day — Kartchner Caverns State Park, 9 miles south of Benson on Highway 90. Celebrate Earth Day and the return of the Myotis velifer bat colony. Family activities, presentations and hands-on activities. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16. $6 per vehicle (1-4 adults); $3 individual/bicycle. 586-4100.
Bird Walks — Arivaca Cienaga, Arivaca Road. Sponsored jointly by Tucson Audubon Society and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. 8-11 a.m. April 16. 399-2873.
Historic Craft Demonstrations — Tumacácori National Historical Park. May include, paper flower making, pottery, O’odham basket weaving and traditional leather works. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16 and 17. 377-5060.
Hummingbird Banding — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista. A close-up look at the capture, band, weigh, measure and release of the birds as part of long-term study. 4-6 p.m. April 16. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Junior Ranger Day- Find Your Park and Play — Tumacácori National Historical Parki. A day of play with mud, music and merriment. Dress for mess. 9 a.m.-noon. April 16. 377-5060.
Living in a Cactus Forest — Saguaro National Park East. An easy walk to learn about the past and discuss the future. 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 16. 733-5153.
Mountain Lion Presentation — Sabino Canyon. Learn about the most fascinating and least understood animal in the canyon. 1-2 p.m. April 16. 749-8700.
San Pedro River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista. Find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles/amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. 8-10 a.m. April 16. Donations are accepted. 459-2555.
Sonoran Desert Weedwackers — Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, Meeting location provided with reservation. Join to help eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass. Work requires hiking and pulling on steep slopes. Reservations required. 7-11 a.m. April 16. 615-7855.
Sunset Hike — Saguaro National Park East. A half mile walk to discover how nature will paint the sky. 6-7:15 p.m. April 16. 733-5153.
Tour of Hacienda de la Canoa — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. A walking tour to gain insight into the stories of the people that lived and worked on the ranch. Online registration required. CanoaRanch@pima.gov. 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 16 and 19. 724-5520.
Bird Walks — Tumacácori National Historical Park. A walk on and off the trail in varied habitats. Binoculars available. Bring water. 8:30-10 a.m. April 16. 377-5060.
Bird Walks — Environmental Operations Park, E. Highway 90 between mile marker 324 and 325, Sierra Vista. A 2-hour walk on a 50-acre wetlands planted with aquatic plants, including cattails and grasses that attract migrating and nesting birds. First-come, first-served basis. 7-9 a.m. April 17. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Bird Watching — Mission Garden, Corner of Grande Ave. and Mission Lane. An easy walk, at Mission Garden and Sentinel Peak. Reservations required at jghiggins@comcast.net or fieldtrips@tucsonaudubon.org. 8-10 a.m. April 17. 629-0510, Ext. 7006.
Centennial — Saguaro National Park East. Celebrate with a tour through time. 3-3:30 p.m. April 17. 733-5153.
The Giant Cactus — Saguaro National Park East. A walk to look at the only tree-like cactus in the U.S. 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. April 17. 733-5153.
Birding — Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road, Vail. A guided walk to search for sparrows, raptors and other birds. 8:30-10:30 a.m. April 19. 615-7855.
The Destruction of Granite — Saguaro National Park East. A guided auto tour and a 5 mile hike inside the loop drive. Reservations are required. 9 a.m.-noon. April 19. 733-5153.
Tortoises of the United States — Saguaro National Park East. Discover the different species of tortoises and which call Arizona home. 12:30-1:15 p.m. April 19. 733-5153.
Campus Arboretum Tour: Edible Landscapes — University of Arizona, 1200 E. University Blvd. Learn the many ways trees contribute to creating sustainable, healthy communities. Reservations recommended. Contact infoarboretum@ag.arizona.edu or 621-7074. 9-10:30 a.m. April 20.
Desert Morning Hike — Saguaro National Park East. A 3 hour, 4 mile hike. Wear hiking boots and bring water. 9 a.m.-noon. April 20. 733-5153.
Nature Walks — Sabino Canyon. Guided walks on moderately difficult trails. 8:30-11:30 a.m. April 20. 749-8700.
San Pedro River Bird Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista. Considered one of the largest and most critical avian migratory corridors remaining in the western United States. 7-9 a.m. April 20. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Full Moon Night — Tumacácori National Historical Park. Experience Tumacácor by moonlight. Programs vary call for details. 7-9 p.m. April 21. 377-5060.
Social dance
Ballroom Dance — Let’s Dance Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St. Live music. All ages and abilities. 6 p.m. lessons; 7-9:15 dance. 6-9:15 p.m. April 14. Free. 979-9500.
Bachata and Salsa Latin Dance Class — Axé Studio, 2928 E. Broadway. No partner or previous experience necessary. 6-8 p.m. April 15 and 22. $10. 396-4864.
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. April 16. $3. 791-4865.
Contra Dance — First United Methodist Church, 915 E. Fourth St. Introductory lesson at 6:30 p.m.; music begins at 7 p.m. 6:30-10 p.m. April 16. $10 suggested donation; $5 student suggested donation. 270-6758.
Senior Ballroom Dance — Udall Park Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Ken Novak and Ron Wagner. Ages 50 and up. 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 19. $4.50. 551-6154.
Country-Western Dance Instruction for Couples — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Teaching couples to Texas two-step, waltz, pony step, 10-step shuffle and other popular country dance steps. Space is limited, call 594-5200 to register. 18 and up. 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 19. Free.
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. April 19. $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. April 19. Free. 690-0991.
Poetry
Marilyn Hacker — UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. Poetry reading followed by question-and-answer. 7 p.m. April 14. Free. 626-3765.
Theater
Life on the Bowery — Community Performance and Art Center, Green Valley. Musical comedy of the true story of Steve Brodie. Last chance: 7 p.m. April 15 and 16; 3 p.m. April 17. $15. 399-1750.
Jesus Christ Superstar — The Gregory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Road. Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. 7 p.m. April 15 and 16; 3:30 p.m. April 17. $10. 327-6395.
Weekly Theater Fix — Kettle Theater at the YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Avenue. sheworXX will present concert reading of plays by nationally-known and local female-identified playwrights each Thursday in April. $8. 207-4478. Plays:“Well” by Lisa Kron. 7 p.m. April 14.; “The Abstract Life” by sheworXX member Germaine Shames. 7 p.m. April 21.
The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord — Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Comedy with the third U.S. President, the author of “A Christmas Carol,” and the author of “War and Peace,” locked in a room with no exit, to hash out their views of scripture and the true meaning of existence. Written by former Tucsonan Scott Carter, executive producer of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher.” 7 p.m. Apr. 17; 4 p.m. Apr. 23. Through April 30. $23. 622-2823.
Anna in the Tropics — Zuzi! Theatre in the Historic Y, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Something Something Theatre Company’s production of the story of a cigar factory in 1929 Florida. When a lector hired to entertain the workers reads Anna Karenina to the cigar-making women, the story sparks their passions and becomes a catalyst for change in their lives. 7:30 p.m. April 14-16, 22; 2 p.m. April 17. Through May 1. $22. 468-6111.
Rent — Marroney Theatre on the UA campus. Rock musical about young artists’ struggles to maintain friendships and non-conformist ideas as their community is ripped apart by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 18 and up. 7:30 p.m. April 14-16, 21-23; 1:30 p.m. April 17. $31. 621-1162.
I Ought To Be In Pictures — Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. A Hollywood scriptwriter writer is surprised when his forgotten past reappears in the form of Libby, a teenage daughter who’s trekked from Brooklyn with dreams of movie stardom. 7:30 p.m. April 19-23. $30. 882-9721.
Giants Have Us In Their Books — Harold Dixon Directing Studio, 1025 N. Olive Road. Six short stories of fairy tales told by giants. 18 and up. 8 p.m. April 21-23. $7. 621-1162.
A Theory of Hearing — Three stories of illness and healing: Ludwig van Beethoven, a traumatized Afghanistan war veteran, and a woman defending her right to heal from lupus using plant medicine. Performances are outdoors in a desert area. Ticket price is on a sliding scale from $5-$100; all levels of income honored and respected. 207 E. Pastime Road. 5 p.m. April 15-17. 668-1441; 3980 N. Sassy Drive, Marana. 5 p.m. April 21, 23 and 24. 668-1441.
Rumpelstiltskin — Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. Walking fairytale adventure. $10. 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. Through April 24. $10. 323-1331.
Chicago — Centennial Hall. A tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz. 8 p.m. April 22; 6:30 p.m. April 24. Recommended for ages 13 and up. $29-$65. 903-2929, Ext. 0.
One Slight Hitch — Live Theatre Workshop. A wedding day farce by comedian Lewis Black. Contains adult language. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Through April 30. $20. 327-4242.
Leading Ladies — APCOT Theater, 8892 E. Tanque Verde Road. Two down on their luck Shakespearean actors attempt to pass themselves off as the nieces of an old woman who is about to die and leave her fortune to her long-lost relatives. 7 p.m. April 15 and 16, 22 and 23; 2 p.m. April 17. Through May 1. $20. 834-7884.
Leveling up — Community Playhouse, 1881 N. Oracle Road. Acting Innocent Theatre production explores internet addiction and drone warfare. Ages 13 and up. Strong subject matter, but suitable for teens. 7:30 p.m. April 14-16, 21 and 22; 2 p.m. April 17. Through May 1. $15. 203-4704.
Rise of the Sheik — The Gaslight Theatre. Romantic adventure as the Sheik battles the evil Wazir and his cohorts as he tries to save his fair lady, Alice Hastings. Call for show dates and times. Through June 5. $8.95-$18.95. 886-9428.
Jack and the Beanstalk — Live Theatre Workshop. The audience will help Jack save his friends and teach the grumpy giant to use his strength and size for good. 12:30 p.m. Sundays. Through June 5. $10. 327-4242.
Visual Arts
All events are free unless otherwise noted
Openings
Galeria Senita — 37 N. Tucson Blvd. Intersecting Color: The Art of Ann Tracy and Liz Vaughn. Tucson painters who challenge their viewers with an emotional outlet and expression of color in their work. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through April 30. 398-6720.
Tucson JCC — 3800 E. River Road. Caretakers and Art Makers: Work by Barbara Brandel. Mixed media collages and mixed media paintings. April 18-May 17. Reception: 2-4 p.m. April 17. 299-3000.
Et Cetera
Ninth Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest for Kids — The Postal History Foundation, 920 N. First Ave. Print the form from postalhistoryfoundation.org or at the Postal History Foundation. Supplies provided to create stamps to start your collection. The top 15 winners receive great prizes, grand winning design will be made into custom US postage. Age 5-17. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through July 15. 623-6652.
Art exhibit featuring Rodolfo “Rudy” Arriaga — Sosa Carrillo Fremont House, 151 S. Granada Ave. Refreshments and finger food provided. RSVP to Annie Lopez 647-7007 or Celina Gallagher 514-0366. 4-7 p.m. April 15. 622-0956.
Tucson Botanical Gardens — $55. 326-9686, Ext. 18.
Watercolor Butterflies. Learn how to use color and lie quality to depict butterflies in their habitat in watercolor. For beginning and intermediate students. 9 a.m.-noon. April 15.
Artistic Expression Under Glass: Butterfly. Bonnie Pisik teaches reverse painting under glass. 10 a.m.-noon. April 19.
Living River Celebration — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Youth poetry and art art exhibition. Look in a microscope, family activities, make-and-take crafts and nature walk along the river bank and more. 9 a.m.-noon. April 16. 615-7855.
Mata Ortiz Sale and Exhibition — Tanque Verde Schools District Office, 2300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road. Work by potters from the village and demonstrations of pottery making, technique and painting. All proceeds going back to the village. 9 a.m.-noon. April 16. 449-8146.
Moonlight Art Market — Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Meet artist and see their work. Appetizers and wine. 6-8:30 p.m. April 16. 298-3303.
Oracle Artists Studio Tour — Welcome/Visitor Center, 1470 American Ave., Oracle. 43 artist and artisans at 17 locations. Visit oraclestudiotour.com for directions and details. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16 and 17. 896-2234.
Paint Out in the Park — Pima County Richard McKee Finger Rock Trailhead, 7100 N. Alvernon Way. Learn techniques for painting landscape scenes in the open air. Ages 12 and up. Register at pima.gov. 8-11 a.m. April 16. 615-7855.
Hilton El Conquistador Hotel & Spa — 10000 N. Oracle Road. 1-800-610-5771.
Plein Air Convention Art Showcase and Sale. Tucson scenery. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. April 16 and 17.
Plein Air Convention and Expo. Art supply vendors with pochade boxes, paints, panels, canvases, suppliers, brushes, framers and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 17.
Sunlight and Shadows Contemporary Landscape Show — Toscana Studio and Gallery, 9040 N. Oracle Road. Juried art show and competition of local landscape artists. Over 80 pieces of art on display. 5-9 p.m. April 16. 575-1445.
Master of Fine Arts Exhibition and Private Reception — UA Museum of Art, Fine Arts Courtyard, 1031 N. Olive Road. Full body of work from three year art program. Demonstrations, talks and refreshments. Call for tickets. 3-5 p.m. April 17. $40. 621-1251.
Paint and Sip: Wise Old Owl — Creative Juice, 6530 E. Tanque Verde. Follow an instructor to create your own masterpiece. Listen to music, paint and sip wine. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 20. $30. 359-6675.
