Comedy
Improv Comedy — Tucson Improv Movement Theater, 329 E. Seventh St. The Soap Box: guest monologists. Ages 18 and up. 9 p.m. Friday. Improv Throwdown: Short-form improv with audience participation. 7 p.m. Saturdays. $5. 314-7299.
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy Troupe — Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway. Interactive comedy. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $5. 289-8076.
Concerts
Classical
UA Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band — Crowder Hall. Under the direction of Gregg Hanson, doctoral conducting graduate assistant T. André Feagin and master’s conducting graduate assistant Oscar Thorp. 7:30 p.m. April 30. $5. 621-1162.
Wind Ensemble — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Classics for full band, as well as small wind, percussion ensembles and soloists. 7:30 p.m. April 30. $6. 206-6986.
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The Arizona Symphony Orchestra and the UA Philharmonic Orchestra — Crowder Hall. Under the baton of Thomas Cockrell and Matthew Spieker. 7:30 p.m. May 1. $5. 621-1162.
Tucson Guitar Society Orchestra — Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. All-guitar orchestra presents “Last Man Standing,” written by Brad Richter in homage to the life of Geronimo and music of Eric Satie, John Lennon, Sergio Assad and more. 7:30 p.m. May 1. Free. 342-0022.
Musical Magic for Kids — Oro Valley Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Canada Drive. 10 a.m. First Saturdays. Free. 797-3959, Ext. 1.
PCC Orchestra — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Directed by Alexander Tentser, playing works by Vivaldi, Mozart and Gounod. 3 p.m. May 2. $6. 206-6986.
Chorale and College Singers — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Selections for a large mixed-voice choir and mixed-voice a cappella choir. Directed by Jonathan Ng. 3 p.m. May 3. $6. 206-6986.
Tucson Symphony’s Really Big Just for Kids Grand Finale — Leo Rich Theatre. Interactive concert and a musical version of a story by local children’s author Susan Lowell. 2 p.m. May 3. $10. 882-8585.
Commemorative Recital — Premiere Piano, 2990 N. Swan Road. Original piano music by Richard Fuchs. Texts narrated by: Saul Podolsky, David Updegraff and Karl Trader. 4 p.m. May 3. Free. 445-6597.
UA Chamber Winds — Holsclaw Hall. Faculty artist Philip Alejo, double bass. Giulio Briccialdi’s Fantasy on Themes from “La sonnambula.” 7 p.m. May 4. Free. 621-1162.
UA Wind Ensemble — Crowder Hall. Under the direction of Gregg Hanson. 7:30 p.m. May 6. $10. 621-1162.
To Waltz and To Wed — Holsclaw Hall. Presented by the University of Arizona Faculty/Staff Choir. Brahms’ Love Waltzes and Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata. Benjamin Hansen conducts. 7:30 p.m. May 8. Free. 546-9611.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s “Celebrate the Future” Concert — Tucson Music Hall. Stars of the TSO’s Young Artists competition, and pieces by Young Composers Project students performed by the full orchestra. 8 p.m. May 8. $25. 882-8585.
Jazz and world
Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Directed by Doug Tidaback. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 7:30-9 p.m. May 2. 825-2818.
UA Steel Band and Friends — Crowder Hall. Music from Trinidad and Tobago. 7:30-9 p.m. May 3. $5. 621-1162.
Tesoro — West Social Center, 1111 S. Via Arcoiris, Green Valley. Latin, rumba and flamenco rock. 7-9 p.m. May 5. $20. 625-0288.
Runa — Berger Performing Arts Center. Irish and Celtic music. $20, $18 seniors and students in advance; $23, $21 seniors and students at the door. All seats reserved. 8-11 p.m. May 8. 981-1475.
Popular, rock, country
OK Go and Kitten — The Rialto Theatre. American alternative rock. 8 p.m. April 30. $25. 740-1000.
Sonora Borealis with Martie Van der Voorte — Monterey Court. Rock. 7 p.m. April 30. Free. 207-2429.
Candy Lee — Monterey Court. Folk, jazz and indie. 5 p.m. May 1. Free. 207-2429.
Heartbeat — Monterey Court. Top 40 rock. 7 p.m. May 1. $5. 207-2429.
Journey West — Arizona Folklore Preserve, 56 E. Folklore Trail, Hereford. Traditional western music. 2 p.m. May 2 and 3. $15. 378-6165.
The Muffulettas — Monterey Court. Jazz and R&B. 7 p.m. May 2. Free. 207-2429.
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Pops Concert — Catalina Foothills High School Auditorium, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Performances by the alumni chorus. Reserved tickets at www.boyschorus.org . $20 premium; $15; $8 under 12. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 2. 296-6277.
Mean Mary — Monterey Court. Folk, bluegrass and Americana. 6:30 p.m. May 4. Free. 207-2429.
Cygne — Monterey Court. Indie artist. 6:30 p.m. May 5. Free. 207-2429.
Home Free — Fox Tucson Theatre. A cappella country group. 8 p.m. May 5. $30 in advance; $32.50 at the door. 547-3040.
Peter McLaughlin, Alvin Blaine and Nick Coventry — Monterey Court. Bluegrass. 6:30 p.m. May 6. Free. 207-2429.
Sons of the Pioneers — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Country Music Hall of Fame members. 7:30-9 p.m. May 6. $30. 825-2818.
Touch of Grey — Monterey Court. Classic rock. 7 p.m. May 7. Free. 207-2429.
Kevin Pakulis Band — Monterey Court. Original country rock and Americana. 7 p.m. May 8. $5. 207-2429.
Dance
Boundless: Student Spotlight — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd. Student choreography and performances by the UA Dance Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. April 30; 1:30 p.m. May 2. $25; $23 seniors, military; $12 students. 621-1162.
Spring Collection — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. Collection of faculty and guest choreography to celebrate the close of the UA dance season. 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 2; 1:30 p.m. May 3. $29; $26 seniors, military; $12 students. 621-1162.
ZUZI ConDanza “In the Moment” spring dance — ZUZI! Theater in the Historic Y, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Multi-generational modern, contemporary and aerial dance. $8 suggested donation for the dress rehearsal on April 30 at 7:30 p.m. and matinee show May 1. 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 2; noon-2 p.m. May 1. $20. 629-0237.
Ballet Tucson’s Sleeping Beauty — Centennial Hall. Set to Tchaikovsky’s score with choreography after Marius Petipa, telling the story of princess Aurora. 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. May 3; 7:30 p.m. May 2. $19-$47. 621-3341.
Dance Fusion — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Dance styles including classical, contemporary, ballet, modern and jazz. Directed by Nolan Kubota. 7:30 p.m. May 8 and 9; 2 p.m. May 9. $10. 206-6986.
Spring Showcase — Arts for All, Inc., 2520 N. Oracle Road. New works created and performed by the Arts for All adult dance ensemble and adult drama ensemble. 7-9 p.m. May 8; 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 9. $10. 622-4100.
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. 4-7 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. 3-7 p.m. Thursdays; 8 a.m.-noon. Fridays. 1-970 903-0529.
FoodInRoot Farmers Market — The Banner-University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 261-6982.
Farmers Market — Benson Museum, 180 S. San Pedro St. 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. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 882-2157.
Plaza Palomino Farmers Market — Courtyard, 2960 N. Swan Road. 9 a.m.-1 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. 8 a.m.-noon. Sundays. 882-2157.
Farmers Market at the Shoppes at La Posada — 665 S. Park Centre Ave., Green Valley. 9 a.m.-1 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. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 490-3315.
Produce On Wheels With Out Waste — Receive up to 60 pounds of rescued produce. 7-10 a.m. May 2. $10. 1-800-551-6764.
Amado Pros/Cows Palace, 28802 S. Nogales Hwy., Amado.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way.
Pima Community College: Desert Vista, 5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz.
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft Road.
Saguaro Canyon Evangelical Church, 10111 E. Old Spanish Trail.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5990, 15850 W. El Tiro Road, Marana.
Festivals, events
May Day at The Mini Museum — The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. Fairy Caitlin and Harmony sing and share stories about spring, fairy scavenger hunt, win prizes, make your own fairy mushroom chair and play dress up. Fairy and elf attire encouraged. Included with museum admission. 10 a.m.-noon. May 1. $9; free for ages 3 and under. 881-0606.
Willcox West Fest and Chuck Wagon Cook-Off — Quail Park, 801 N. Quail Drive. Authentic 1880s chuck wagon preparation, music, demonstrations, blacksmithing, horseshoeing, branding, Dutch oven cooking, gunfight reenactments, wagon rides, rodeo and more. 1-7 p.m. May 1; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 2; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3. $12. 1-800-200-2272.
May Day: A Glass Spectacular — Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St. Glassblowing, fire dancing, live music, full two-act show, fire drums, music by the Rosano Bros. Virtual Quartet, human glass torso mold-blowing demonstration and a bonfire. Details and tickets at sonoranglass.org . 7-11 p.m. May 1. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. 884-7814.
Spring Fashion Show — Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Runway event features student designs. 7 p.m. May 1. Free. 206-6986.
Kentucky Derby Watch and Wager — Rillito Park Race Track, 4502 N. First Ave. Southern buffet, hat contests, mint Juleps and music by the Titan Valley Warheads. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2. $24 for buffet; $5-$15 a la carte menu; free for entry, hat contest and music. 745-5486.
Poker Run, Bike Nite — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona. Benefits Standup For Kids. Kids games, bike games, vendors, raffles, food for purchase and live entertainment. $5-$8 breakfast from 7-11 a.m.;$25 for 9 a.m. registry for poker run; free entry. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. May 2. 484-8261.
Children’s Day Festival — Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. Features yukata for children to wear, goldfish netting, the making of traditional Japanese kites, origami lessons, Japanese toys, and performance by a children’s drumming group. 1-4:30 p.m. May 2. $9; $7 seniors; $6 students and military; $5 children. 332-2928.
Fitness
Play the Qigong Way — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Gentle movement and natural breath. Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays through May 14. Free. 791-4010.
Walk-Run-Roll — Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. Family-friendly event that is followed by an expo, food, games and entertainment to benefit Easter Seals Blake Foundation. 7-11 a.m. May 2. Free. 327-1529.
Movement: Pilates — Museum Of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 265 S. Church Ave. Taught by Body Works Palates. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. through May 30. $8. 624-5019.
Qigong — Oracle Junction Mobile Park, 35590 Arizona 77, Oracle. Helps with overall fitness, balance and increased vitality. 18 and up. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays ongoing. $8. 370-8066.
Yoga — MOCA. 18 and up. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 10-11 a.m. Sundays through May 31. $8. 624-5019.
Let Your Body Be Your Guide: Authentic Movement Classes — The Movement Shala, 435 E. Ninth St. 18 and up. Noon-1:30 p.m. Sundays. $15. 310-2775.
Tai Chi for Health — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. For beginners. 18 and up. 11 a.m.-noon. Mondays. $8. 269-1581.
Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga — St. Francis in the Foothills Church, 4625 E. River Road. Breathing and yogic exercises. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 490-5500.
Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention — Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road. To improve balance and body alignment. 9:15-10:15 a.m. Wednesdays ongoing. $35 monthly. 742-4600.
Mindful Yoga — Tucson Botanical Gardens. All levels. 8-9 a.m. May 7-28. $40 four-class series. 326-9686.
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.
Mother’s Day Fun Run — Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 W. Tangerine Farms Road, Marana. 5K walk/run/jog. All moms get a flower at the finish line, snacks and refreshments provided, raffle prizes. 8:30-11 a.m. May 9. $15. 382-1950.
Summer Bike Camp — El Grupo Clubhouse, 610 N. Ninth Ave. Children build confidence, knowledge, and skills in a peer-led environment while developing safe-riding skills, mechanical knowledge, and bike handling. More at www.elgrupocycling.org . 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $150. 329-2453.
Nightlife
Neon Prophet — Chicago Bar, 5954 E. Speedway. Reggae. 21 and up. 9:30 p.m. April 30, May 2 and 7. $5. 748-8169.
DJ Payne Live in the Mix — Chicago Bar. Playing reggae, R&B, top 40s hip hop , 70s and 80s soul. 21 and up. 9 p.m. May 1. $5. 748-8169.
Heartbeat — Monterey Court. Classic dance rock music. 7-10 p.m. May 1. $5. 207-2429.
Johnny Ain’t Right — Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club, 4001 N. Country Club Road. R&B and soul. 5-8 p.m. May 1. $5. 795-6960.
Kitchen Sync — La Cocina Restaurant and Cantina, 201 N. Court Ave. Herm and guest DJs. 21 and up. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. May 2. $3. 270-4376.
Gift of Gab — The Flycatcher, 340 E. Sixth St. Blackalicious and Coolzey with Jivin Scientists. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 and up. May 3. $12. 260-2827.
Reggae Sundays — Chicago Bar. Caribbean vibes. 21 and up. 9:30 p.m. May 3. Free. 748-8169.
Ronstadt Generations y Los Tucsonses — Chicago Bar. Postmodern American West. 21 and up. 8:45-1 a.m. May 4. Free. 748-8169.
Deacon’s Open Jam Session — Chicago Bar. Bring instrument. 21 and up. 8 p.m. May 5. Free. 748-8169.
Bad News Blues Band — Chicago Bar. 21 and up. 7:30-1 a.m. May 6. Free. 748-8169.
Souls’ Formula — Chicago Bar. Funk, pop, soul, R&B and disco. 21 and up. 9:30-1 a.m. May 8. $5. 748-8169.
Latin Lover Salsa Fridays — Club XS, 5851 E. Speedway. Dance to salsa, mambo, cumbia, timba, cha cha, bachata and merengue. 9-10 p.m. free dance lessons. 21 and up. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. May 8. $7 before 10 p.m.; $10 after 10 p.m. 444-0439.
Opera
An Evening of Opera Scenes — Crowder Hall. Presented by the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music. 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 5. $10. 621-1162.
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.
Gneiss Geology Walk — Sabino Canyon. A 3-mile walk. 8:30 a.m. April 30 and May 7. 307-7900.
Wake Up With the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. Guided walk. 8 a.m. April 2. 615-7855.
Nature Hike — Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead: Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road. A guided walk. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. 7:30 a.m. May 1. 615-7855.
History is a Work In Progress — Saguaro National Park East. Learn about people and places from the late 1800s. 3-3:45 p.m. May 1. 733-5153.
Nature Walk — Sabino Canyon. An easy 2-hour hike. 10 a.m.-noon. May 1. 307-7900.
Play Sonoran Desert Bingo — Saguaro National Park West. Learn about plants and animals while playing bingo. Limit 30 people. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. May 1, 2 and 8. 733-5158.
Family Nature Walk — Sabino Canyon. Easy 2-3 mile walk. 10 a.m.-noon. May 2. 307-7900.
Medicinal Plants of the Desert — Saguaro National Park East. 3-3:45 p.m. May 2. 733-5153.
Outdoor Family Day: Aquatic Adventures — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. Using hand dip nets, collect aquatic life and examine it using microscopes. Families with children ages 5-12. 10-11:30 a.m. May 2. 615-7855.
Community Science Festival — Tucson Hebrew Academy Campus, 3888 E. River Road. Live animal show, rocket launches, bumble bees, caterpillars, cockroaches and hands-on reptile booth. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3. 529-3888.
Sunday in the Park: Venomous Reptiles of Arizona — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Slide show, questions and answers, live critters. 2-3 p.m. May 3. 647-7121.
Butterflies of Agua Caliente Park — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. A guided walk to look for butterflies and caterpillars. 8:30-10 a.m. May 5. 615-7855.
Molino Basin Plant Walk — Meet to carpool at Catalina Highway and Tanque Verde Road. Explore the oak grassland vegetation. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. 7:30-10:30 a.m. May 6. 615-7855.
A Night with the Stars — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. Telescopes. Bring lawn chair. Weather permitting. 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 8. 615-7855.
Cactus Hike — Tucson Mountain Park: Camino de Oeste Trailhead, 400 N. Camino de Oeste. A 3-mile hike exploring ecology and uses of the showy flowers of cacti. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. 7-9:30 a.m. May 8. 615-7855.
Venomous Reptiles of Arizona — Woods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N. First Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 8. 594-5445.
Poetry
Poem In Your Pocket Day — Woods Memorial Public Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Write a poem on a paper popsicle or choose from the Poetry Lunch Box; take it home or leave it for display. 3 p.m. April 30. Free. 594-5445.
Artist’s Talk: Jen Bervin — UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. Poet and visual artist. 7 p.m. April 30. Free. 626-3765.
Poetry Reading with Wildlife — Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Explores the connection between poetry and the natural world. 7 p.m. May 1. Free. 792-3715.
Closer Look Book Club: The Gift — UA Poetry Center. Discussion led by Poetry Center Executive Director Tyler Meier. 6 p.m. May 5. Free. 626-3765.
Creative Writing Graduate Readings — UA Poetry Center. University of Arizona students read from their work. May 6. 7 p.m. Free. 626-3765.
Social dance
Country Dance and Song Society’s Centennial Celebration — First United Methodist Church, 915 E. Fourth St. Contra dancing, dance workshop, music and calling featuring Maivish. 3-9:30 p.m. April 30; 3-10 p.m. May 1. $5. 325-1902.
Mainstream Square Dancing — Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Road. Mainstream dancers. 7:30-9 p.m. April 30 and May 7. $5. 850-8057.
Tucson Swing Dance Club — Shall We Dance, 4101 E. Grant Road. West coast swing dance. 7 p.m. beginner; 8 p.m. intermediate; 8:30-10:30 p.m. open dance. April 30 and May 7. $7. 548-6777.
Big Splash Finale Contra Dance — Square Round Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. Line dances. No experience needed. 7-10 p.m. May 1. $5. 869-8553.
Line Dance Lessons — EZ Street Lounge, 80 W. Esperanza Blvd., Green Valley. No experience required. 21 and up. 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 2. 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. May 2. $10. 444-0439.
Senior Dance — Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Ken Novak and Ron Wagner perform. Refreshments served. 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 5. $5. 551-6154.
Tucson Blues Dancers — Aloft University Tucson. Easy to learn and no partner needed. 7-11 p.m. May 5. Free. 908-6800.
Beginning Square Dance Lessons — Anamax Recreation Center, 17501 S. Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. Learn modern western square, traditional, quadrilles, mixers and couple dances. 13 and up. 7:15-9 p.m. May 6. $6. 445-7854.
Salsa Latin Dance Classes — Fluxx Studio and Gallery. Beginner class. 18 and up. 6-7 p.m. May 6. $9. 396-4864.
Traditional Barn Dance — Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Quick teach before each dance. 13 and up. 7-9 pm. May 8. $7. 791-4865.
Theater
Salpointe High School Advanced Drama Production — Salpointe High School Junior Patio, 1545 E. Copper St. Final production of the year. 7 p.m. May 1 and 2. $5. 547-4328.
Music, Music, Music: A Revue — Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. Classical, folk and popular music, sing-a-longs and jokes with piano and fiddle by Rosemary Snow and the Children’s Drama Group, followed by refreshments. Cash or check only. 2 p.m. May 2. $5. 622-6973.
A Little Night Music — Marroney Theatre. Humorous musical. Story of romantic attachments, detachments and mismatches. Last chance: 1:30 p.m. May 3; 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 2. $31. 621-1162.
Rough Magic — Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theater. Roberto Aguirre Sacasa’s contemporary take on Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” Last chance: 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 2; 2 p.m. May 3. $22. 401-3626.
On Golden Pond — Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E. Tanque Verde Road. Ethel and Norman Thayer spend each summer at their home on a lake called Golden Pond. Presented by RoadRunner Theatre Company. Last chance: 7 p.m. May 2; 2 p.m. May 3. $18. 834-7884.
As You Like It — Rincon-University High School, 421 N. Arcadia Ave. An adventure of love, song, disguise, and deceit in the language of William Shakespeare. $4; $3 students. 7 p.m. April 30, May 1 and 2. $4. 232-5608.
Failure: A Love Story — Mountain View High School Little Theater, 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd. A play by Philip Dawkins full of romance, tragedy and humor. 7 p.m. April 30, May 1 and 2. $6. 579-4400.
Fat-Free Chicana and the Snow Cap Queen — The YWCA, 525 Bonita Ave. The trickster Snow Cap Queen works magic on the women of a family-owned Mexican restaurant as they negotiate recipes, body-image and cultural identity across generational divides. All proceeds will benefit the development of SheworXX. 7:30 p.m. May 2. $25. 207-4478.
Enchanted April — Live Theatre Workshop. Two London housewives rent a villa in Italy and recruit two very different English women to share the cost and the experience. 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through May 9. $20. 327-4242.
Kiss the Blarney Stone — Red Barn Theater. Through a haunted forest and under the rainbow, the bumbling hero seeks a pot of gold. 7 p.m. May 1 and 2, 8; 2 p.m. May 9. $5. 622-6973.
The Merchant of Venice — The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. Comedy, romance, vengeance and mercy. Directed by Cynthia Meier. Discussion with cast and director follows all performances. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays- Saturdays. April 30-May 17. $32; $15 student rush with ID; $22 preview shows. April 30-May 2. 551-2053.
Rumors — The Community Playhouse, 1881 N. Oracle Road. A Neil Simon comedy. 2 p.m. Sundays; 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. May 8-24. Free. 887-6239.
Toy Tales: A Western Saga — Great American Playhouse. The sheriff of Dakota Springs, and an interstellar space ranger must work together to protect the town from forces from beyond the galaxy. 7 p.m. Thursdays; 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays through June 6. $19. 512-5145.
The Adventures of Robin Hood — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Boulevard. Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men rob the rich and give to the poor in defiance of the black-hearted sheriff. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; 8:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Through June 6. $18.50; $16.50 for seniors age 60 and up, students and military; $8.50 ages 2-12. 886-9428.
Winston McPepper and the Very Puppet-y Problem — Live Theatre Workshop. 1 p.m. Sundays through June 7. $7-$10. 327-4242
Visual Arts
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Openings
Philabaum Glass Gallery and Studio — 711 S. Sixth Ave. “Philabaum Celebrates 40 Years in Tucson.” Cast glass, dalle de verre, collage “paintings” on flat glass, and blown glass. May 2-Sept. 26. 884-7404.
Moen Mason Gallery — 222 E. Sixth St. Jonathan Hobin, photo-based artist whose work draws on historical reference and pop culture to explore aspects of childhood. May 3-July 31. Preview: Noon-5 p.m. May 2. Reception: 6-10 p.m. May 2. 262-3806.
Conrad Wilde Gallery — 101 W. Sixth St. Three Exhibits. Kerstin Jones Dale: “Curve,” curvilinear wall sculptures in wood; Patricia Sannit: “Burial,” ceramic sculpture alluding to ancient civilizations; Annell Livingston: “Desert Poems,” hand painted abstractions of desert flora. May 5-23. Reception: 6-9 p.m. May 2. 622-8997.
Receptions
WomanKraft Art Center — 388 S. Stone Ave. Drawing Down the Muse 23rd Annual Women-only exhibit. Through May 30. Reception: 7-10 p.m. May 2. 629-9976.
Wee Gallery — 439 N. Sixth Ave. Fables From The Undergrowth. New works in cut paper by Marcy Miranda Janes. Through June 7. Reception: 6-11 p.m. May 2. 360-6024.
Gallery Azul — 439 N. Sixth Ave. “Terra Firma: new works on paper.” Local artist Linda Cato exhibits hand dyed cut paper collages. May 9-30. Reception: 7-9 p.m. May 2. 248-8737.
Et Cetera
Tucson Birthday Stamp Design Contest for Kids — Postal History Foundation, 920 N. First Ave. Design a masterpiece with all supplies provided. Grand winning design will be published as legal U.S. postage. Top five winners will be invited to an awards ceremony in August. Deadline is July 31. For ages 5-17, ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Through July 31. 623-6652.
Grand Re-Opening — Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery, 7119 N. Oracle Road, Casas Adobes Plaza. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 1 and 2. Reception: 4-6 p.m. May 2. 437-7820.
Fine Arts Extravaganza — Salpointe High School Gym, 1545 E. Copper St. Fine arts classes will showcase their art. 3-5 p.m. May 2. 547-4328.
Trunk Show — Desert Artisans’ Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. Tad Lamb watercolor print work. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2. 722-4412.
Full Moon Open Studio — The Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd. Meet the artists, watch demonstrations, free refreshments. 6- 9 p.m. May 4. 975-9792.
Shoppy Hour — Creative Juice Art Bar, 6530 E. Tanque Verde Road. Local female artists sell gifts fitting for Mother’s Day. Participants include: Julie DeMarre photography, Julie Originals, J. Scordato Salon, Sugar Skull Design and Lolé Craft and Design. 21 and up. 5:30-8 p.m. May 5. 359-6675.
Docent Informational Session — University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road. 10-11:30 a.m. May 7. 621-7567.
Art ClayWorks Club Ceramic Art Sale — UA Ceramic Studio, Esquire Apartments, 1230 N. Park Ave. One-of-a-kind ceramic cups, bowls and vases. Sale to benefit the School of Art Ceramics. Reception with refreshments from 5-7 p.m.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 8. 621-3136.
“Frame of Reference” — Desert Artisans’ Gallery. Art show featuring: David Brown, Wanita Christensen, Paddie Flaherty, Darlene LeClair, Susan Libby, and Richard Rohrbough. 5-8:30 p.m. May 8. 722-4412.
