What to do

Comedy

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy — Executive Inn and Suites, 333 W. Drachman St. Off-the-cuff show. 21 and over. 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month. Free. 861-2986.

Concerts

Classical

Friends of Music Concert: Tromba Mundi — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, Bloom Music Center. Friends of Music present trumpet ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Donations accepted.

Music in the Park — Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. The Arizona Symphonic Winds presents its 20th season of Music in the Park. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. 7-9 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 3. Free. 721-2068.

Bernaducci & Tolman — Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Road. Piano and organ concert. 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sept. 20. Free-will offering. 888-3173.

Ben McCartney Guitar Recital — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 2202 W. Anklam Road. PCC faculty classical guitar recital. Musical program includes the music of J.S. Bach, F. Tarrega, J. Turina. 3-4 p.m. Sept. 20. $6. 206-6986.

Norman Weinberg and Michael Dauphinais — Crowder Hall. Faculty Artist Series recital with pianist Dauphinais and percussionist Weinberg, featuring works by Beethoven and Torke. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. $5. 621-2998.

"Flute and Harp Recital" — The Arizona Senior Academy at Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Flutist Brian Luce and harpist Carrol McLaughlin. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Free. 647-0980.

UA Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony — Crowder Hall. Season opener features works by Michael Daugherty, Francis Poulenc, J.S. Bach and Elliot Del Borgo. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. $5. 621-2998.

Tucson Symphony Preview Series — Joyner Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley. Ann-Marie Schaffer discusses TSO's season-opening performance. 3 p.m. Sept. 25. Free. 594-5295.

Out of town

Songs of Caring & Passion Fundraiser for Hospice — Kino Hall, 800 Taylor Drive, Sierra Vista. Bisbee Community Chorus director and lyric baritone Bill Bennett, accompanist Carol Park and soprano Sharon Strachan. Fundraiser for Casa de la Paz and a future hospice house. 7 p.m. Sept. 18. $10 suggested donation. 1-520-432-7853. Second performance at Bisbee Women's Club, 7 Ledge Ave., Bisbee, 7 p.m. Sept. 19. $10 suggested donation. 1-520-432-7853.

Jazz, World

Rodney Glassman with Jeff Haskell — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Classic tunes from Sinatra and Bennett to Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. 7 p.m. Sept. 17. $18. 742-6455.

Spirit Familia — Club Congress. Blend of African, Latin, reggae and funk rhythms. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Sept. 18. $5, www.ticketweb.com.

The Original Wildcat Jass Band — St. Philip's Plaza, 4380 N. Campbell Ave. Part of the Jazz Under the Stars concert series. Tucson Jazz Institute student ensembles open. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20. $25. 903-1265.

Leila Lopez — Plush. Gypsy, Latino, R&B. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Free.

Spirit Familia — Club Congress. A blend of African, Latin, reggae and funk rhythms. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Sept. 25. $5, www.ticketweb.com.

Rock, Country

The Kevin Pakulis Band — Civano Neighborhood Center Courtyard, 10501 E. Seven Generations Way. Americana, rock, blues, and country. Bring a lawn chair. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17. $5 suggested donation. 647-3234.

Mason Jennings — Rialto Theatre. Adult alternative pop/rock. 8 p.m. Sept. 17. $18 in advance; $20 day of show.

The Mother Hips — Plush. Folk-rock. With Golden Boots, Erik The Red. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17. $8, www.ticketweb.com.

4th Street String Band — Plush. Contemporary acoustic bluegrass. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Free.

American Android — Plush. Indie rock. With Mascaron, The Ghost of 505. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 18. $5, www.ticketweb.com.

Andre Nickatina — Rialto Theatre. Rap. 8 p.m. Sept. 18. $19 in advance; $21 day of show. .

Fingerpicking Guitarist Nick Charles — F.O.P. Lodge. Australian performs acoustic roots and blues music. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18. $10.

Flametrick Subs — Surly Wench Pub. Rock, punk. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Sept. 18. $5.

The Tumbling Tumbleweeds and William Merri — St. Ann's Chapel on Robert Fee's ranch, 5800 E. Santa Fe. Western music. Singer, songwriter, guitarist William Merritt opens. Reservations required, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 18. $15. 647-3234.

Red Switch Reunited — Club Congress. Rock. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Sept. 18. $7, www.ticketweb.com.

Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore & the Rhythm Room All Stars — Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court St. Arizona's King of the Blues plays a CD Release Party. Tickets at Antigone Books, Plaza Liquors, Enchanted Earthworks. Bar with ID. 7:30-10:45 p.m. Sept. 18. $15 advance; $18 door. 319-9966.

Tom Poley & "Way Out West" — The 17th Street Market. Classic music of the working cowboys and Hollywood's singing cowboys. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 147.

Erin McCarley — Club Congress. Adult alternative. with Landon Pigg. All ages, bar with ID. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. $13 in advance; $15 day of show, www.ticketweb.com.

GI Joe, Cornelius, Intellect, DOX — Living Room. Rock, punk. 7 p.m. Sept. 19. $5.

Grams & Krieger — Abounding Grace Sanctuary, 2450 S. Kolb Road. Acoustic blues and roots rock. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19. $5. 647-3234.

Lisa Otey & The Kino School Musicians — Bookmans, 3733 W. Ina Road. Blues. 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. 579-0303.

Oh My God — Plush. Rock. With Mostly Bears, The Holy Rolling Empire. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 19. $7, www.ticketweb.com. 798-1298.

Static X — Rialto Theatre. Metal. With Kill Kapacity, LeVel XIII. 8 p.m. Sept. 19. $24 in advance; $25 day of show.

Youth in Harmony Concert — Flowing Wells High School, 3725 N. Flowing Wells Road. High school and college students sing in a capella, four-part-harmony style. Also, competitive Barbershop and Sweet Adeline quartets. 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. 237-0779.

John Legend — Tucson Music Hall. R&B and pop. 8 p.m. Sept. 20. $38-$65, www.ticketmaster.com.

No Bunny, Lenguas Largas, Higher Love — Club Congress. Pop, rock. All ages. 6 p.m. Sept. 20. $5.

Thrift Store Cowboys — Plush. Experimental country. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Free.

Tucson Pops Orchestra — DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center. Sept. 20, Clarissa Quinlan. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. 722-5853.

Erinn Williams — Plush. Pop, rock. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Free.

Frightened Rabbit — Plush. Indie rock. With The Twilight Sad, We Were Promised Jetpacks. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Sept. 22. $10 in advance; $12 day of show, www.ticketweb.com.

Pains of Being Pure of Heart — Club Congress. Pop, rock. With The Depreciation Guild, Cymbals Eat Guitars. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Sept. 22. $10 in advance; $12 day of show, www.ticketweb.com.

Sugar Ray — Rialto Theatre. Rock. 8 p.m. Sept. 22. $23 in advance; $25 day of show.

Al Perry — Plush. Roots-rock. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Free.

In Flames — Rialto Theatre. Metal. With The Faceless, 3 Inches of Blood, Between The Buried & Me. 7 p.m. Sept. 23. $23 in advance; $26 day of show.

The Ghost of 505 — Club Congress. Rock. With French Miami and Breadbrick. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Sept. 23. $3, www.ticketweb.com.

Gabriel Sullivan, Austin Lucas, Mike Hale, Two Cow Garage, At the Base of a Black Hill — Living Room. Rock, punk. 7 p.m. Sept. 24. $5.

Tia McGraff in Concert — Civano Neighborhood Center Courtyard, 10501 E. Seven Generations Way. McGraff and Tommy Parham of Port Dover, Ontario, perform Americana-folk. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 24. $5 suggested donation. 647-3234.

Mediaface — Living Room. Rock, punk. 7 p.m. Sept. 25. $5.

Pink Martini — Rialto Theatre. Lounge. 8 p.m. Sept. 25. $36-$53.

Out of Town

Andre Nickatina Experience — Marquee Theatre, Tempe. Rap. With IntrinzInk, Gravitron Experience. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17. $26 in advance; $27 day of show, www.luckymanonline.com. .

Foreigner — Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix. Rock. Seating in the round. With Rossmore. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Sept. 17. $43-$68.

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony — Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix. Hip-hop, hardcore rap. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Sept. 18. $38 in advance; $48 day of show.

Tommy Castro — Rhythm Room Concert Club, Phoenix. Contemporary blues, slide guitar. 21 and over. 9:15 p.m. Sept. 18. $15.

Sierra Vista Fiddle Contest — Veteran's Memorial Park Bandshell, 3105 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. Dozens of musicians perform old-fashioned fiddle music. Bring a lawn chair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. 1-520-678-0397.

Pink — Jobing.com Arena, Glendale. Rock. The Funhouse Tour. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20.$34.25 -$44.25.

Chickenfoot — Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. Rock and pop. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23. $22.75-$53.50.

BonTaj Roulet: Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal — Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. Blues-rock. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. $22.75-$59, www.livenation.com.

Miley Cyrus — Jobing.com Arena, Glendale. Pop. 7 p.m. Sept. 25. $39.50-$79.50, www.ticketmaster.com.

Upcoming

Flamenco Rumba with Jesse Cook, Oct. 15, Berger Performing Arts Center. www.rhythmandroots.org.

Heart, Oct. 25, Desert Diamond Casino. www.ticketmaster.com.

Gwar, Nov. 13, Rialto Theatre. rialtotheatre.ticketforce.com.

For the Star's full list of upcoming concerts in the Tucson area, go to go.azstarnet.com/upcomingconcerts.

Major concerts/events in the Phoenix area include:

Stone Temple Pilots, Oct. 18, Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Arizona State Fair), Phoenix. tba

Steely Dan, Oct. 27, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.livenation.com.

Deathklock and Mastodon, Nov. 17, Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa. www.luckyman.com.

Dance

Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival — Casa Vicente Restaurante Español, 375 S. Stone Ave. Admission includes a glass of sangria (for those over 21) or lemonade. Wine tasting, tapas-cooking demonstrations, workshops, a Spanish market and more than 30 flamenco performers. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Sept. 18-19, $20; 7-10 p.m. Sept. 20, $10. $40 for a three-day pass. 884-5253.

Rhythm Industry Review — Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. Informal evening of performance, cookies and juice. You'll see works-in-progress, improvisations and old favorites. Featuring Odaiko Sonora, Movement Salon, Thom Lewis Dance, Theatrical Mime Theatre, Batucaxé and Flam Chen. 7-10 p.m. Sept. 19. $10 suggested donation. 248-6388.

Golden Agers Dance — Eagles Club No. 180, 1530 N. Stone Ave. Ballroom, country-Western, Latin and big-band. Smoke-free dance area. Music by Mr. Smooth. 1-3 p.m. Fridays. $3. 624-2461.

Square Dance Lessons — SARDASA Square Dance Hall, 613 E. Delano St. No experience or partner is required. 6:15 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 1. $5; $40 a 10 week session. 888-3937.

Learn to Lindy-hop! — Arizona Ballet Theatre, 2512 E. Sixth St. Learn the basics of Lindy-hop. No experience or partner necessary. www.swingtucson.com. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 4. $40 five-week series. 270-2999.

Saturday Dance Party — American Dance Ballroom Studio, 6336 N. Oracle Road, Suite 318.Ballroom dancing, foxtrot, waltz, tango, cha-cha, rumba, swing, and country. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays. $10, includes a class. 219-9556.

Farmers markets

Sierra Vista Farmers Market — Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista. Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays. 1-520-378-2973.

Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — West Speedway and North Riverview Boulevard, near the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525, Ext. 242.

Farmers Market — Broadway Village, southwest corner of East Broadway and Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. 603-8116.

El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue, downtown. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 326-7810.

St. Philip's Saturday Farmers Market — St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 603-8116.

Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 918-9811.

Plaza Palomino Market — 2970 N. Swan Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 320-6344.

Rincon Valley Farmers Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.

San Manuel Farmers Market — 801 McNab Parkway, San Manuel. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 1-520-385-4463.

Bisbee Farmers Market — Vista Park, in the Warren District. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 1-520-227-5060.

El Barrio Artisans Farmers Community Market — Near Barrio Historico and Armory Park, 1001 S. Sixth Ave. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 792-0747.

St. David Farmers Market — St. David School, 70 E. Patton, on Arizona 80. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 1-520-221-1074.

Tucson Farmers Market — St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 8 a.m.-noon Sundays. 918-9811.

Douglas Farmers Market — Raul Castro 10th Street Park, between D and E avenues, Douglas. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 1-520-805-5938.

Farmers Market — Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. 622-0525, Ext. 242.

Downtown Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts Mercado — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays. 326-7810.

Farmers Market — Green Valley Village, 101 S. La Cañada Drive. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 625-6551.

Festivals, events

Very Nearly Annual Discount Benefit Booksale — Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 18-19. Free. 626-2973.

Noche de Exitos Gala — Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrew's Drive. Tucson Hispanic Chamber celebrates its 20th anniversary.Buy online at www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org. 6 p.m.-midnight. Sept. 19. $85. 620-0005.

Animal Art Adventures — Reid Park and Zoo, 1030 S. Randolph Way. Class offers young artists opportunities to draw, paint and sculpt. Registration required. Age 6-13. 10-11:20 a.m. Sept. 19. $15 materials included. 991-7191.

Great Tucson Beer Festival — Hi Corbett Field, 3400 E. Camino Campestre. A variety of beers by brewers and breweries from around the Southwest. Food samples, games and music. Benefits Sun Sounds of Arizona. 6-10 p.m. Sept. 19. $25-$80, buy tickets at azbeer.com. 296-2400.

Red Road to Wellbriety Celebration — San Xavier Recreation Center, 8549 S. J. Mayor Drive. Starts with 5K fun run/walk, includes diabetes screening. Free healthy Native American lunch; keynote speakers; Danza Azteca Grupo Xochipilli Centeotl dancers from Tlamanalco, Aztlan; Ha:san Native Singers; the Veterans Affairs Tohono O'odham Color Guard; local basket dancers. 6:30-8:30 a.m. run/walk; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. event. Sept. 19. Free. 327-9863.

Tucson African Violet Society Plant Sale — Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Violets and growing supplies. Information on growing violets. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. 742-7191.

Reptile and Amphibian Show and Sale — Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. Exhibits of reptiles. Vendors sell captive-bred animals, reptile art, jewelry, clothes, supplies, cages. Lectures, door prizes, fossil dig for kids. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20. $7; $3 kids 6-12; 5 and under free. 405-7020.

Roasted Chile Festival — Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market, 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. Green chiles, ristras, baked goods, produce, live music, kids activities and a beer garden. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. 591-2276.

Fall Fantastic Beer Tasting and Stein Event — Sonoran Glass Art Academy, 633 W. 18th St. Watch live glassblowing while tasting a variety of microbrews, bid on beer steins, Mexican food and live music. 4-8 p.m. Sept. 19. $20; free for under 21. 884-7814.

Art and Wine Tasting — CataVinos Wine Shoppe, 3063 N. Alvernon Way. Art, wine, snacks and prizes. Benefits La Paloma Family Services. 4-6 p.m. Sept. 20. $20. 323-3063.

Chilenos en Arizona, Independence Day Celebration — Morris K. Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. The Chilean Club in Arizona celebrates the country, culture and independence. Includes picnic, entertainment, asados, empanadas and other national dishes. Songs and national dances performed by the folk group Chile Canta y Baila. 3:30-7 p.m. Sept. 20. Free. 360-0320.

German Book Sale — International School of Tucson, 1730 N. First Ave. 1-3 p.m. Sept. 20. Free. 406-0552.

Portable Planetarium: Flandrau Science Center — Sunrise Drive Elementary School, 5301 E. Sunrise Drive. Learn to identify constellations and develop an awareness of seasonal changes in the night sky. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 21. $30. 209-7551.

Family Read Aloud Night — Holladay Elementary School, 1110 E. 33rd St. Stories, song and a performance. Meet Curious George. Pizza served to the first 100 people. 6 p.m. Sept. 22. Free. 721-2334.

Greek Festival — St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road. Greek food, beer and wine, cooking demonstrations, live music, folk dancing, kids rides, import sales. Free parking and shuttle service Friday and Saturday only, at Salpointe High School stadium. Thursday and Sunday only: Bring a can of food for Community Food Bank and get $1 food line coupon; limit one can per adult admission. 5-10 p.m. Sept. 24; 5-11 p.m. Sept. 25; 4-11 p.m. Sept. 26; noon-6:30 p.m. Sept. 27. $3, free for kids under 12 and active duty military with ID card. 888-0505.

Fall Garden Fest — Santa Cruz River Farmers Market, West Speedway and North Riverview Boulevard. Fall seed exchange; vegetable seedlings, bird netting and floating row cover for sale; seed-saving demonstration; tips for desert gardeners; live music. 4-7 p.m. Sept. 24. Free. 622-0525, Ext. 242.

Remembering Dinner — Sculpture Resource Center, 640 N. Stone Ave. Dinner series hosted by Many Mouths One Stomach, producers of the All Souls Procession Weekend. Participants offer a dish with special meaning, share the story of a loved one who has passed, and then contribute the recipe to the cookbook. More info at allsoulsprocession.org. 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and Oct. 22. Free. 791-2825.

"Choose Your Destiny" Youth Rally — YMCA Downtown, 60 W. Alameda St. Interactive maze, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.; dance off, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; film festival, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Updated schedule at theignitionproject.com. Sept. 25. Free. 722-9010.

Encounter Summer Art Series — Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1200 N. Campbell Ave. Artists, vendors and a showcase of new musical talent in the courtyard. 5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 25. Free. 1-602-684-2378.

A Flavor of Tequila — Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road. A Southwestern menu, tequila, wine and beer sampling, music, entertainment, live and silent auctions. Benefits Youth on their Own, the Pasqua Yaqui Neighborhood Center and other local charities. 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 25. $35 advance; $40 at the door. 299-0536.

Pointless Plant Sale — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Native desert plants without spines or thorns. Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 25; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26. Free admission. 326-9686, Ext. 10.

Out of Town

Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo — Sonoita Fairgrounds, 3142 S. Highway 83, Sonoita. Carnival, 4-H exhibits and auction, ranch rodeo, barrel racing, team roping, all-day entertainment. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 18-20. $5; $3 kids 12 and under. 1-520-455-5553.

Sierra Vista Fiddle Contest — Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista. More than 50 musicians perform old-fashioned fiddle music. Bring a lawn chair. Includes "Pot O' Gold Playoff" Celtic music competition. Proceeds benefit the Cochise County Youth Orchestra. Raffles, CDs and T-shirts for sale. Food concessions benefit Buena bands. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. 1-520-678-0397.

Fitness

2-Mile Walk and Health Fair — Lohse Family YMCA Downtown, 60 W. Alameda St. "America on the Move Week" kickoff. T-shirt and pedometer giveaway, zumba demonstration and climbing wall. 8-10:30 a.m. Sept. 19. Free. 623-5200.

Zach Zazueta's Annual Memorial Music Scholarship Walk — Pima Community College West Campus Trail, 2202 W. Anklam Road. 3-mile nature walk. 7:15 a.m. Sept. 19. To register, go to zzms2009.pbworks.com

"Reverse the Course" — Catalina State Park, North Oracle Road, mile marker 81. Trail run of 4.25 and 8.5 miles. 6:30 a.m. Sept. 26. To register, go to everyoneruns.net

Jim Click's Run 'N' Roll 8K and 2-Mile FunRun — UA Mall, 1713 E. University Blvd. 7:30 a.m. Oct. 4. Register: runnroll.org

Get Moving Tucson 10 Miler and 5K Walk/Run — Downtown Jácome Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave. 8 a.m. Oct. 11. Register: azroadrunners.org

The Great Pumpkin Race — Buckalew Farms, 17000 W. Ajo Highway. 5K cross-country-style race. 8 a.m. Oct. 24. Register: azroadrunners.org

Nightclubs

Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza — 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Ed DeLucia Trio, 7-10 Fridays; live jazz, 7-10 Saturdays. 232-0101.

Ain't Nobody's Bizness — 2900 E. Broadway. Latin music by DJ Kool-A, 9 Saturdays; DJ Hill, 9 Wednesdays. 318-4838.

Agave — 12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Live music and DJ Syla, 10 Saturdays; acoustic music, 4 Tuesdays; Gary Roberts, 6:30-8:30 Wednesdays and 7-10 Sept. 18 and 23. 742-9595.

Arizona Inn — 2200 E. Elm St. Piano bar, 6-10 nightly. 325-1541.

Armitage Wine Lounge — 2905 E. Skyline Drive. DJ music, 10 Saturdays; live jazz, 4-8 Sundays; live jazz, 7-10 Mondays. 682-9740.

Auld Dubliner — 800 E. University Blvd. Irish jam, 4-7 Sept. 20. 206-0323.

Bamboo Room — China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Jazz with Edna and Ely, 7-10 Fridays; Dixieland, 6:30-9:30 Tuesdays. 327-6646.

Bar Toma — El Charro East, 6310 E. Broadway. Latin DJ music, 10 Fridays and Saturdays. 745-1922.

Bashful Bandit — 3686 E. Speedway. Acoustic open mic, 8 Wednesdays. 795-8996.

Bentley's House of Coffee and Tea —1730 E. Speedway. Open mic, 7 Fridays. Open to all musicians. 795-0338.

Bluefin Seafood Bistro — 7053 N. Oracle Road. Arthur Migliazza and George Howard, 7 Sept. 18 and 25. 531-8500.

Bo-Jangles Saloon — 5244 S. Nogales Highway. Norteño music, 8 Fridays-Sundays. 889-6161.

Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Kings of Pleasure, 7 Sept. 17; Neon Prophet, 9:30 Sept. 18 and 25; Angel Diamond; Sept. 19; Last Call Girls and El Camino Royales, Sept. 20; Bryan Dean Trio, Sept. 21. 690-0991.

Brat's Bar & Grill — 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Live music, 9-1 Fridays; Dog Gone Jam Band, 7 Sundays. 578-0341.

Breeze — Radisson Suites Tucson, 6555 E. Speedway. Sarah Danielle Trio, 6:30-8:30 Fridays. 731-1414.

Bum Steer — 1910 N. Stone Ave. DJ music, Thursdays; live music, Fridays; DJ music, Saturdays; open mic, Sundays. Ashtaroth, Left to Rot, Genocaust and Gorkha, 9 Sept. 21. 884-7377.

Bumsted — 500 N. Fourth Ave. Karaoke, 10 Saturdays. 622-1413.

Cactus Moon Cafe — 5470 E. Broadway. Robert Moreno, 8 Fridays; DJ music, 9 Saturdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays; DJ music, 9 Wednesdays. 748-0049.

Casino del Sol — Paradiso Bar & Lounge, 5655 W. Valencia Road. '80s and Gentlemen, 9 Sept. 17; The Equinox, 9 Sept. 18; Se Salen, Sept. 19; Abraxas, Sept. 24; La Familia Yucupicio, Sept. 25. 838-6729.

Cayton's Restaurant — Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, 3501 Boulder Bridge Pass, Marana. Guitar music with Charles King, 5-8 Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 572-3530.

Che's Lounge — 350 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 10:30-2 Saturdays. 623-2088.

Chicago Bar — 5954 E. Speedway. Neon Prophet, Sept. 17, 19 and 24; Adam Heart Mother and Running Hot, Sept. 18; 22 Black, Sept. 20; Rowdies, Sept. 21; Genevieve and the LPs, Sept. 22; Bad News Blues, Sept. 23; Megan's Law, Sept. 25. All shows at 9. 748-8169.

Chopstix — 8195 N. Oracle Road. Live jazz music, 6-8 Tuesdays and Sundays. 229-2002.

Chuy's — 3100 E. Speedway. Karaoke, 8 Fridays. 326-4969.

Club Congress — 311 E. Congress St. Live music, Fridays; DJ Matt McCoy and Dewtron, Saturdays; DJ Sean T, Mondays; live music, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All shows at 9. 622-8848.

Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant — 198 W. Cushing St. Jeff Lewis Quartet, 7 Saturdays. 622-7984.

DV8 — 5851 E. Speedway. DJ Top 40 music, 9 Thursdays; DJ Latin, Top 40, hip-hop and other dance music, 8 Fridays; DJ Top 40 music, 8 Saturdays. 885-3030.

Dakota Cafe — 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Live music, 6-8 Wednesdays. 298-7188.

Delectables — 533 N. Fourth Ave. Phil Borzillo, Sept. 18; Stefan George, Sept. 19 and Sept. 25. All shows at 7. 884-9289.

Doubletree — 445 S. Alvernon Way. Javelina Cantina: DJ Mista T, 9 Fridays; DJ Triple Play, 9 Saturdays. Lobby Lounge: oldies dance music with Bob Kay, 5-7 Sundays. 883-5491.

Dove Mountain Grill — 12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. Gary Roberts, 7 Sept. 25. 579-8999.

Eddie's Cocktails — 8510 E. Broadway. Country music with Dust Devils, 8-1 Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays. 290-8750.

El Charro Cafe East — 6310 E. Broadway. Guitar by Josephina, 5-8 Fridays; DJ music, 10-2 Saturdays. 745-1922.

El Charro Downtown El Presidio — 311 N. Court Ave. Guillermo Ponce de Leon, 5-8 Fridays; Kafe Musica, 5-8 Saturdays; guitar with Josephina, noon-3 Sundays; Hiram Perez Latin jazz saxophone, 5-8 Sundays. 622-1922.

El Charro Ventana — 6910 E. Sunrise Drive. Kafe Musica, 5-8 Fridays and noon-3 Sundays; Hiram Perez Latin jazz saxophone, 5-8 Saturdays. 514-1922.

El Charro Cafe Oro Valley — 7725 N. Oracle Road, No. 101. Hiram Perez Latin jazz saxophone, 5-8 Fridays and noon-3 Sundays; Guillermo Ponce de Leon, 6-9 Saturdays; Kafe Musica, 6-9 Sundays. 229-1922.

El Charro Cafe Speedway — 4699 E. Speedway. Karaoke, 9 Fridays. 325-1922.

El Mezón del Cobre — 2960 N. First Ave. Live mariachi music, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. 791-0977.

El Parador Restaurant and Cantina — 2744 E. Broadway. Descarga, 10-2 Fridays; Orquesta La Unica and Salsarenge, 10-2 on alternating Saturdays. 881-2744.

Espresso Drini — 12120 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. Desert Bluegrass Association, 3-5 Sept. 20. 616-6088.

Famous Sam's — 2048 E. Irvington Road. Karaoke, 8:30 Wednesdays. 889-6007.

Famous Sam's — 3010 W. Valencia Road. DJ music, 8 Fridays and Saturdays. 883-8888.

Famous Sam's — 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. Karaoke, 8:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays; live music, 9 Fridays. 292-0492.

Famous Sam's — 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 296-1245.

Famous Sam's —2320 N. Silverbell Road. Karaoke, 9 Wednesdays. 884-7267.

Famous Sam's — 3933 E. Pima St. Karaoke, 9 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 323-1880.

Famous Sam's — 3620 N. First Ave. Karaoke, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 292-0314.

Famous Sam's — 1830 E. Broadway. Karaoke, 8:30 Wednesdays. 884-0119.

Fenderskirts — 140 S. Kolb Road. DJ Grapla, 9 Sept. 25. 722-1214.

Glass Onion Cafe — 1990 W. River Road. Live music, 6-8 Thursdays, 2-4 Sundays; Phil Borzillo, 7 Sept. 25. 293-6050.

Guadalajara Grill — 1220 E. Prince Road. Latin trio, 6-9 Fridays-Mondays and Wednesdays; mariachi, 6-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 323-1022.

Hacienda del Sol — 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Terazza Bar: Stefan George, 7 Thursdays; Sentido, 7 Fridays; Genevieve and the LPs, 7 Sept. 19; Nick Charles, Sept. 20. Joesler Room: live jazz piano, 6:30-9 nightly. 529-3500.

Hideout — 3000 S. Mission Road. Mexican and Tex-Mex music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 791-0515.

Hideout Bar and Grill — 1110 S. Sherwood Village Drive. Live music, 9 Fridays. 885-6443.

Hooters — 4385 W. Ina Road. Smoking Section, 6:30 Sept. 19. 572-8145.

Howl at the Moon — 915 W. Prince Road. Country music with DJ Pat, 8:30 Fridays. 293-7339.

Iguana Cafe — 210 E. Congress St. Live music, 8 Fridays. 882-5140.

Irish Pub — 9155 E.Tanque Verde Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 749-2299.

J Bar — Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3770 E. Sunrise Drive. Last Call Girls, Sept. 18; Combo Westside, Sept. 19. Music begins at sunset. 615-6100.

Kingfisher Bar & Grill — 2564 E. Grant Road. Cass Preston, Sept. 19; Stefan George, Sept. 21. All shows at 9. 323-7739.

La Fuente — 1749 N. Oracle Road. El Mariachi de la Fuente, 6:30-closing Wednesdays-Sundays and noon-2 p.m. during Sunday brunch. 623-8659.

La Parrilla Suiza — 2720 N. Oracle Road. Mariachi music, 7:30-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 624-4300.

La Parrilla Suiza — 4250 W. Ina Road. Mariachi music, 6:30-8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. 572-7200.

Lariat Steakhouse & Saloon — 16666 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. Karaoke, Sept. 17 and 24; DJ Matt Meza, Sept. 18 and 25; Roadhouse, Sept. 19. All Shows 9. 825-9907.

Level Lounge — 4280 N. Campbell Ave. DJ music, 9 Wednesdays; DJ Sonario, 9 Thursdays; DJ Phatal, 9 Fridays; DJ John Haze, 9 Saturdays; DJ Amril, 11 Sundays. 615-3835.

Li'l Abner's Steakhouse — 8500 N. Silverbell Road. Country music with Dean Armstrong and the Arizona Dance Hands, 8-10 Fridays and Saturdays; Titan Valley Warheads, 6-9 Sundays. 744-2800.

Little Mexico Steakhouse — 2851 W. Valencia Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. 578-8852.

Magpies Gourmet Pizza — 605 N. Fourth Ave. Phil Borzillo, 6:30 Sept 19. 628-1661.

Maverick King of Clubs — 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. Marnie Chastain, 9 Tuesdays; DeLon, 5-8 Wednesdays; Jadi Norris Overdrive, 9 Thursdays; Jack Bishop & the Boys, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 298-0430.

McMahon's Prime Steakhouse — 2959 N. Swan Road. Piano music, 7-10 Mondays-Saturdays and 6-9 Sundays, in the piano lounge; George Howard, 6-9 Wednesdays in the patio. 327-2333.

Miguel's — 5900 N. Oracle Road. Guitarist, 7 Saturdays. 887-3777.

The Mint — 3540 E. Grant Road. Cuban salsa band, 8:30 Saturdays. 881-9169.

Monty's Bistro and Pizzeria — 4210 E. Speedway. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 795-6060.

Music Box — 6951 E. 22nd St. DJ AJ, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 747-1421.

Neo Lounge — 1765 E. River Road. Hip-hop, classic and R&B DJ music, 10-2 Saturdays. 299-7815.

Nimbus — 3850 E. 44th St. Leukemia Fundraiser, music by Throwdown and The Provocative, 7 Sept. 17; Giant Blue Band, 7 Sept. 18; Crosscut Saw, 9 Sept. 19; Larry Armstrong and Coppermoon, 5 Sept. 20; Two Lane Blacktop, 7 Sept. 25. 745-9175.

Northshore Bar and Grill — 6255 E. Golf Links Road. DJ music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 571-8384.

O'Malleys on Fourth — 247 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 9 Saturdays. 623-8600.

O'Shaughnessy's — 2200 N. Camino Principal. Live piano music with sing-along, 6:30 Wednesdays-Sundays. 296-7464.

Old Father Inn — 4080 W. Ina Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. 744-1200.

Old Town Artisans — 201 N. Court Ave. Pete Pearson, 7:30 Sept. 18; acoustic battle of the bands, 7 Sept. 19; Mikulus Musicians Fundraiser, 6 Sept. 20; Christian Chandler CD-release party, 7 Sept. 25. 623-6024.

Old Pueblo Grille — 60 N. Alvernon Way. Jazz with Pete Swan, 7-10 Sundays. 326-6000.

Pearl — 445 W. Wetmore Road. George Howard Band, 8:30-11:30 Thursdays; DJ dance music, 5-2 Fridays-Sundays. 888-8084.

Piazza Gavi — 5415 N. Kolb Road. Jazz with LAPD, 7 Fridays and Saturdays. 577-1099.

Post Time Bar and Grill — 2545 S. Craycroft Road. Live Latin music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 748-7253.

Ra Sushi Bar Restaurant — 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Totally '80s Night, 8-midnight Thursdays. 615-3970.

Ric's Cafe — 5605 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 577-7272.

River's Edge Lounge — 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Country music with Bonecreek, 9-2 Fridays-Saturdays. 887-9027.

Rusty's — 2075 E. Grant Road. DJ music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 623-3363.

Shot in the Dark — 121 E. Broadway. Open mic, 7:30 Wednesdays; Mark Bockel, 7:30 Fridays. 882-5544.

SkyBox — 5605 E. River Road. Megan's Law, 10 Sept. 25. 529-7180.

Stadium Grill — 3682 W. Orange Grove Road. Live and DJ music, 8 Tuesdays-Saturdays. 877-8100.

Sullivan's Steakhouse — 1785 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6 nightly. Todd Mellor, 7 Wednesdays. 299-4275.

Victory Bar and Grill — 1118 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Fridays. 903-9039.

Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road. Gold restaurant: Joe Bourne, 6:30 Wednesdays; Gabriel Romo, 6:30 Thursdays. 297-1151.

Wildcat House — 1801 N. Stone Ave. Tejano dance mix, 8 Saturdays. 622-1302.

Wooden Nickel Tavern — 1908 S. Country Club Road. DJ dance music, 9:30-2 Fridays and Saturdays; karaoke, 9-2 Sundays. 323-8830.

Outdoors

Events are free or free with park admission unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional.

Desert Reptiles 101 — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Learn about reptiles and amphibians. Call for reservations. 7-8 p.m. Sept. 17. 733-5153.

Star Gazing Party — Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Telescopes set up for celestial viewing. Bring a flashlight and a lawn chair. Reservations required. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 18. 615-7855.

Sonoran Desert Weedwackers — Tucson Mountain Park, 2020 N. Kinney Road. Help eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass. For meeting location, call or e-mail eeducation@pima.gov. 7-10 a.m. Sept. 19. 615-7855.

Grow Exquisitely Fragrant Sweetpeas — Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Learn how to germinate and grow sweetpeas. 2-3 p.m. Sept. 20. 298-3303.

UA Campus Walking Tour — UA Visitors Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave. Learn about the university's landmarks, history and traditions. Reservations requested. 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. 621-5130.

Wild About Butterflies — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn about butterflies and how to attract them to your yard. A walk in the butterfly garden follows the class. Registration required. 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 23. $14. 326-9686, Ext. 19.

Wake Up With the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Desert meets water at this unique crossroads for migratory and resident birds. Binoculars available. 8-9:30 a.m. Thursdays. 615-7855.

Twilight Hike — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A 2-2.5-mile hike on sandy terrain with some rock outcroppings. Reservations required. 4:15 p.m. Sept. 25. 733-5158.

Screenings

Cinema La Placita — La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. Sept. 17: "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1956), starring James Stewart and Doris Day. Sept. 24: "The Mambo Kings" (1992), starring Armand Assante. 7:30 p.m. $3. 326-5282.

Can't Stop the Serenity 2009 — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Proceeds benefit Equality Now! and The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona. "Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog" at 6:45 p.m.; screening of "Serenity" at 8:15 p.m. Sept. 17. $8. 795-7777.

Cinema Under the Stars — Tubac Plaza Main Stage, 29 Tubac Plaza, Tubac. "Maquilapolis," about maquiladora (border factory) workers. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18. $5. 398-2542.

"Timewave 2013" — Marshall Conference Center, Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E. Grant Road. Film explores the nature of time as experts on mythology, astrology, alchemy, anthropology and ancient history discuss the shift of the ages. 3 p.m. Sept. 20. $5. 798-6300.

Theater

"Animal Farm" — The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. Playwright Andrew Periale's adaptation of George Orwell's novel. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 27. Pre-show 15 minutes before curtain. $24; pay-what-you-will Sept. 17, 24. 551-2053.

"Cronan the Barbarian" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy spoof. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 31. $17.95. 886-9428.

"Leaving Iowa" — The Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. Play by Tim Clue and Spike Manton. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 4. $22-$25. 882-9721.

"The Comedy of Errors" — Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. El Rio Theatre Project presents the comedy by William Shakespeare as part of Theatre in the Park. Bring a blanket and picnic. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, Sept. 17-27 and Oct. 2-4. Free; $5 suggested donation. 791-4196.

"The Housekeeper" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Comedy by James Prideaux. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 27. $15-$18. 327-4242.

"The Kite Runner" — The Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. A cry for help from an old friend lies at the heart of this story of friendship, betrayal and redemption adapted from the best-selling novel. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17; 8 p.m. Sept. 19; 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 20; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24-25; 4 and 8 p.m. Sept. 26; 2 p.m. Sept. 27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; 1 and 6 p.m. Oct. 3. $26-$50. 622-2823.

"Carnival of Illusion" — Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Nationally touring illusionists Sarlot and Eyed. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Sept. 26. $15 (cash only at the door). 881-4200.

"The Speckled Band" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Sir Arthur Conan Coyle's Sherlock Holmes tale. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 27. $16. 326-6800.

"The Unsinkable Molly Brown" — The Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. A musical comedy. The fictional account of the rise of Margaret Tobin Brown from rags to riches. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 27. $15. 622-6973.

"The Jester, the Moon and the Dog" — Top Hat Theatre, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Family-friendly tale. 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 3. $5. 326-6800.

"Robin Hood" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. All Together Theatre presents this family-friendly adaptation of the classic tale. Audience participation encouraged. 1-2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 25. $5-$8. 327-4242.

"Monty Python's Spamalot" — Tucson Music Hall, 206 S. Church Ave. Based on the classic film "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22-24; 8 p.m. Sept. 25; 2 and 8 p.m. Sept. 26; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27. $34-$73. 903-2929.

"Story Theatre" — Marroney Theatre, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. UA Theater Arts presents Paul Sills, one of the founders of The Second City improvisation group in Chicago. 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 24, 25; 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26. $5. 621-1162.

"Anton in Show Business" — The Temple of Music and Art's Cabaret Theatre, 330 S. Scott Ave. Sacred Chicken Productions presents the comedy by Jane Martin. Adult language and themes. Opening-night celebration 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25, $20. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 26, Oct. 2; 2 p.m. Oct. 3; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8-10. $16. 256-6593.

"Ramona Quimby" — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. PCC Theatre Arts presents the work based on the Beverly Cleary books. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 25-Oct. 4. $6. 206-6986.

"She Was My Brother" — Zuzi Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Borderlands Theater presents the premiere. Ages 16 and over. 8 p.m. Sept. 24; 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 25-Oct. 11. $10.75-$20.75. 882-7406.

Visual arts

Exhibits opening through Sept. 25.

Borealis Arts — 6530 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Recognize, Celebrate, Move Forward." Borealis celebrates one-year anniversary with paintings by William Dubin, William E. Elson and Sean Cannon, Sept. 18-Oct. 14. 885-2157.

Davis Dominguez Gallery — 154 E. Sixth St. "Bruce McGrew Memorial — 10th Anniversary of His Death," watercolors by Bruce McGrew and terra cotta sculpture by Joy Fox, Sept. 17-Oct. 24. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3. 629-9759.

Desert Artisans' Gallery — La Plaza Shoppes, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Blue Sky Essence," sculpture, paintings and jewelry by Paddie Flaherty, Darlene LeClair, Gretchen Huff and Tad Lamb, through Dec. 6. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 18. 722-4412.

La Pilita Museum — 420 S. Main Ave. "Jose Galvez," photographs of Tucson's Mexican-American barrios, Sept. 20-Oct. 15. Reception: 3-6 p.m. Sept. 20. 882-7454.

Lionel Rombach Gallery — 1031 N. Olive Road. "Annual 2D Division Exhibition," through Sept. 24. 626-4215.

Pima County Juvenile Court Building — 2225 E. Ajo Way. Children express their understandings of watershed through poetry and mixed media, through Oct. 8. 615-7855.

Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop — 218 E. Sixth St. "Comadres y Compadres," paintings, sculpture, prints and mixed media, Sept. 19-Oct. 24. Reception: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 19. 881-5335.

Tucson International Airport — 7250 S. Tucson Blvd. Lower Link Gallery: "Continuum," inauguration of the UA's School of Art's new Visual Arts Graduate Research Laboratory, including works by faculty and alumni, through Sept. 30. Center Gallery, second level: Also, "Scene in Arizona: Landscape Traditions Exhibit," paintings, through Sept. 30. 573-8187.

UA Libraries Special Collections — 1510 E. University Blvd. "Writings Out of Time: The University of Arizona's Cuneiform Collection" Arizona State Museum's holdings in Near Eastern antiquities, through Dec. 8. 626-5599.

UA Museum of Art — 1031 N. Olive Road. "UA School of Art Faculty Exhibition," various media, Sept. 24-Nov. 8. 621-7567.

UA Union Gallery — 1303 E. University Blvd. "Bill Mackey: collage, signs and golf carts," explores the human connection to build and natural environments, Sept. 18-Oct. 9. Reception: 6 p.m. Sept. 18. 621-6142.

Ongoing

Academy Village Long Gallery — 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. "The Journey," mixed media by Jeanne Hartman, through Nov. 30. 647-7264.

Arizona State Museum — Just inside the UA's Main Gate at North Park Avenue and East University Boulevard. "The Border Project," mixed media by students living along the border of Arizona and Mexico, through Nov. 6. 621-6302.

The Art Institute of Tucson — 5099 E. Grant Road. "Concepts, Characters & Costume," four decades of theatrical works/costumes by Albert Tucci, former director of the UA School of Theatre Arts, through Oct. 9. 318-2700.

Artist of the Month Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. "The Colors of Tucson," mixed-media paintings by Artists Connection Tucson, through Oct. 4. 748-1551.

ArtsEye — 3550 E. Grant Road. "Summer Highlights," giclees by artists and friends including Chris Gall, Jamie Williams and Steve Kaiser, through Sept. 30. 325-0260.

Bears' Path Gallery and You Can Paint — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "BiPedal," oil paintings, through Nov. 14. 760-1416.

Blue Raven Gallery — Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave. "Treasures of the Santa Cruz Valley: A Celebration of Our Natural and Cultural Heritage," a juried exhibition, through Oct. 31. 405-3657.

Candelabra Gallery — 412 E. Seventh St. "Journey to Primordial Spirit," mystical, psychedelic art by Kati Astraeir, through Sept. 30. 370-1465.

Center for Creative Photography — North Park Avenue and East Speedway on the UA campus. "Robert Mapplethorpe: Portraits," through Oct. 4. Lecture: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23. 621-7968.

Central Arts Gallery — 274 E. Congress St. "Erotic Stimulus Package," mixed media, painting, photography and ceramics by artists including Patrick McArdle, Pamela Powers and John Villinski, through Sept. 26. 661-5197.

Contents Interiors — 3401 E. Fort Lowell Road. "All Things Dining," a juried art show with ceramics, glass and paintings by local artists, through Oct. 30. 881-6900.

Contreras Gallery — 110 E. Sixth St. "Contando Cuentos/Telling Stories," acrylic, drawing and collage by Carolyn King, though Sept. 29. 398-6557.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun — 6300 N. Swan Road. "100 Years, 100 Works," through Oct. 16. 299-9191.

Dinnerware Artspace — 264 E. Congress St. In celebration of Dinnerware's 30th anniversary, 1979-2009, sculptures and digographics by George Ehnat, through Sept. 26. 792-4503.

The Drawing Studio — 33 S. Sixth Ave. "rEvolution," works by teaching artists, Oct. 3. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 3. 620-0947.

Etherton Gallery — 135 S. Sixth Ave. "Art+Design: Etherton Invites," desert designs. Artists include Stephen Paul of Arroyo Design, Scott Baker, Tom Philabaum and David E. Adler Inc., through Nov. 28. 624-7370.

Galeria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. "Hot Island Dreaming," impressions of Caribbean and Latin islands, through Sept. 25. Reception: 5-7:30 p.m. 319-1262.

Galeria Mistica — 2318 S. Fourth Ave. "David Tineo, a Spiritual Muralist," acrylic-on-canvas paintings, through Sept. 19. 622-8000.

The Gallery — Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. "September Magic," multimedia show of watercolor and collage, through Sept. 25. 399-1750.

Gallery at the Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. "Gentry's Agaves," pen and ink drawings on loan from the UA Herbarium, through Sept. 26. 326-9686, Ext. 10.

Jane Hamilton Fine Art — Plaza Colonial, 2980 E. Skyline Drive. "A Sizzling Summer Sensation," through Sept. 20. 529-4886.

Jewish History Museum — 564 S. Stone Ave. "Posted From Tucson," postcards from 1900 to 1905, through Sept. 23. 670-9073.

Joel D. Valdez Main Library — First Floor Gallery, 101 N. Stone Ave. "Samuel Ponce," paintings and drawings, through Sept. 30. 791-4010.

Joseph Gross Gallery — UA School of Fine Art, North Park Avenue and East Speedway on the UA campus. "Confronting the Capitalist Crisis/Justseeds Radical Art Cooperative," print work, through Oct. 7. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 1. 626-4215.

Kaleidoscope Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. "Long Views and Vibrant Hues," watercolor paintings by Kathy Robbins, through Nov. 7. 579-7094.

Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery — Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. "Distilled Matter: Conte, Oil, Enamel, Thread," works by Matthias Duwel, Charity Hall and Kay Lawrence, through Oct. 9. Lecture: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17. 206-6942.

Murphey Gallery — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Acrylic paintings by Myrna Bonaccorso and silkscreen, pencil and charcoal by Alex Jones, through Oct. 1. 299-6421.

Philabaum Glass Studio and Gallery — 711 S. Sixth Ave. "Philabaum & Phriends," glass art, through Sept. 26. 884-7404.

The Tang Gallery — 32 Main St., Bisbee. "Copperworks," oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, wood and copper cast in resin by Archie Sutton, Oct. 15. 1-520-432-5824.

Tansey Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Paintings by Kristy Lynn and Andrea Peterson, through Oct. 4. 577-6301.

Temple Gallery — 330 S. Scott Ave. "Phoenix Mars Mission," images of Mars captured by the Phoenix lander, through Oct. 13. 624-7370.

Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "Días de los Muertos: Ancient Roots/Contemporary Expressions," works by 39 regional artists pay homage to the Day of the Dead, through Nov. 8. Also, "Wish You Were Here," fiber art postcards, through Nov. 16. Also, "Yaqui Carving: Generations of Wooden Faces," carvings and masks, through May 31. 742-6455.

Toscana Studio and Gallery — 9040 N. Oracle Road. "Toscana Student Show 2009," paintings, sculpture and mixed-media pieces, through Sept. 23. 575-1445.

Tubac Center of the Arts — 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. "Members Open," all-media, non-juried show by artists from across the nation, through Oct. 11. 398-2371.

Tucson Museum of Art — 140 N. Main Ave. "DeGrazia: A Modernist Perspective," through Oct. 25. Also, "Arizona Biennial '09," through Sept. 26. 624-2333.

Tucson Tamale Company — 2545 E. Broadway. "Southwest League of Fine Arts," mixed media, through Oct. 30. 237-6386.

UA Graduate and Alumni Gallery — North Fremont Avenue and East Mabel Street. Poster series explores unconventional means of design, through Sept. 23. 626-4215.

UA Museum of Art — 1031 N. Olive Road. "The Machine Stops (or Inkjet My Foot!)," lithographs based on works by E.M. Forster, through Dec. 6. Also, "The Stone Palette: Lithography, the Early Years (1802-1899)," through Oct. 4. 621-7567.

Ventana Medical Systems Gallery — 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley. Photographic works from Kevan E. Schlamowitz, Amy Wise-Bacis, Jane Stanley, Lee and David Daniels, through Oct. 15. 797-3959.

Western National Parks Association — 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive. "Parks in Focus," photographs from the Morris K. Udall Foundation project, through Sept. 30. Reception: 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 19. 622-6014.

WomanKraft — 388 S. Stone Ave. "Days Gone By" explores the romantic and nostalgic side of ruins, through Oct. 31. 629-9976.

Et cetera

Kay Lawrence lecture — Center for Creative Photography, North Park Avenue and East Speedway on the UA campus. Visual artist and professor at the South Australian School of Art, speaks on the topic "Stories of Loss and Connection." 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17. 621-7968.

Oro Valley Public Art Tour — Oro Valley Marketplace, in front of water towers. Custom tours through Oro Valley streets, neighborhoods and commercial developments. Presented by Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. 9 a.m.-noon, Sept. 19. $25, includes bottled water, air-conditioned coach. Call 797-3959 to reserve space.

Call to Artists and Filmakers — The 11th Annual International Drag King Community Extravaganza is looking for art and films that center on drag king culture. More info at www.idkexi.com.

Center Arts Gallery — The Campus Christian Center seeks artwork for wall display. Deadline is Sept. 25. 623-7575.

Call to Artists — UA Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road. Two-dimensional art sought for a November exhibit. Deadline is Sept. 30. Go to www.artmuseum.arizona.edu/ support/fresh_paint.shtml or call 621-7567.

Where is that?

Concert venues

Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway 770-3690.

Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road 883-1700.

Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-3341.

Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 622-8848.

DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, near South Country Club Road and East 22nd Street. 791-4873, Ext. 4.

Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. 294-7777.

DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. 818-1000.

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. 547-3040.

The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. 623-3200.

F.O.P. Lodge "The Lodge on Dodge," 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Presented by Green Fire. 795-2101.

Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. 488-7024.

Nimbus Brewing Company, 3850 E. 44th St. 745-9175.

Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. 798-1298.

Proscenium Theatre at Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. 206-6986.

Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 740-1000.

The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. 629-9211.

St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421.

17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. 624-8821, Ext. 145.

Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave. 882-0009.

Tucson Convention Center, (Tucson Music Hall, Tucson Arena, Leo Rich Theatre) 260 S. Church Ave. 791-4101.

University of Arizona School of Music, (Crowder Hall, Holsclaw Hall, Marroney Theatre, Tornabene Theatre) University of Arizona Fine Arts Complex, Park Avenue and Speedway 621-1162.

Road Trip

Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. 1-602-267-1600.

Cricket Wireless Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. 1-602-254-7200.

Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. 1-602-379-2800.

Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. 1-623-772-3200.

Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. 1-480-829-0607.

Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 1-602-265-4842.

US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 1-602-379-7800.