What to do

Comedy

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy — Executive Inn and Suites, 333 W. Drachman St. A fast-paced, off-the-cuff show. Age 21 and over. 7:30-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Free. 861-2986.

Concerts

Classical

Music in the Park — Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. The Arizona Symphonic Winds present the fall series of their 20th season of Music in the Park. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 3. Free. 721-2068.

Tucson Pops Orchestra — DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, near South Country Club Road and East 22nd Street. With Jack Neubeck. 7 p.m. Sept. 13. Donations accepted. 722-5853.

Opening Minds Through the Arts Artists Series — Crowder Hall. Brazilian composer Raimundo Penaforte's "Mandoline." Includes former Tucson Unified School District instrumental students, their teachers, OMA artists and teaching artists. Direction by Aryo Wicaksono. 3 p.m. Sept. 13. $20; sold at www.omatickets.com or at the door. 309-5858.

Cellist Mark Votapek faculty recital — Holsclaw Hall, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. J.S. Bach's Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. With Mark Rush and Tannis Gibson. 7 p.m. Sept. 16. $5. 621-2998.

Jazz, World

B-Side Players — Plush. Latin, Caribbean with funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms. With The Hounds. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Sept. 10. $10.

Nu-Jazz with Sylvan Street — Centennial Hall. Faculty and guest artists. Jay Rees on bass and Kelland Thomas on saxophone. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. $5-$9.

Fishtank Ensemble — Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court St. Gypsy music. Tickets at Antigone Books, Plaza Liquors and Enchanted Earthworks. Bar with ID. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11. $15 advance; $18 door. 319-9966.

Matt Mitchell "Hot Club of Tucson" — The 17th Street Market. Gypsy jazz with Mitchell, Marco Rosano and Evan Dain. Also, Marianne Dissard. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 12. Free.

Batucaxé — Club Congress. Drum and dance ensemble performs the music of Brazil and other styles. 21 and over. 7 p.m. Sept. 12. $5.

Native Grace Abounds — Abounding Grace Sanctuary, 2450 S. Kolb Road. Season premiere features Mary Redhouse and Will Clipman performing global native fusion. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 12. $15. 647-3234.

Ismael Barajas — The 17th Street Market. Classical and flamenco guitarist. Noon-2 p.m. Sept. 13. Free.

"Two Nations: A Concert" — The Arizona Senior Academy at Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. A guitar and Native American flute recital by Gabriel Ayala and Vince Redhouse. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Free. 647-0980.

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, Ext. zero.

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

Rock, Country

Ice9 — Civano Neighborhood Center Courtyard, 10501 E. Seven Generations Way. Acoustic trio performs country, folk, blues, and other styles. Bring a lawn chair. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 10. $5 suggested donation. 647-3234.

6th Annual Robot Exchange Party — Club Congress. Giant dance party music by: Mean Beans, DJ Illete, E-Rupt, Hometown Herm, Flagrante Delicto, Mr. Free and The Satellite Freakout, Dewtron, Shaun Harris, Matt McCoy. Also, an art opening and robot costume contest. Bring your robots. 21 and over. 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Free.

Fourkiller Flats — Plush. Country rock. With Greyhound Soul, The Silver Thread Trio. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Sept. 11. $5.

Mr. Capone-E & Krayzie Bone — Rialto Theatre. Rap. With Mr. Criminal. 8 p.m. Sept. 11. $21 in advance; $26 day of show.

Salud — A Celebration to Health — Anjali Yoga Studio, 330 E. Seventh St. Benefits Dequenesh, a nonprofit community health clinic. 7-10 p.m. food, silent auction; performances by Om Shanti and belly dancing by Allison; 8:30-10 p.m. music and dancing to Batucaxe. Sept. 11. $10. 990-3984.

Come Thirsty, Seven Car Pileup, and A Search and Rescue — GJs Coffeehouse, Northwest Community Friends Church, 5950 N. La Cañada Drive. Contemporary Christian music. Open mic, gourmet coffee, games, snacks. 7-10 p.m. Sept. 12. $2. 305-1497.

Erin Jean — Cabaret Theatre, Temple Music & Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Jean celebrates the release of her new CD "Always." Two shows: 7:30-9:15 p.m. Sept. 12; 2 p.m. Sept. 13. $15. 888-0509.

My Science — Plush. Heavy metal, alternative metal. With Brohammer, Love Mound, 7000 Strong. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 12. $5.

James Taylor — Tucson Music Hall. Pop, rock. 8 p.m. Sept. 13. $65-$85.

SABHF Blues Challenge — Club Congress. Blues competition. Presented by Bookmans. 21 and over. 1 p.m. Sept. 13. $5.

Sugartime! — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Gaslight favorites celebrate the music of the 1950s and '60s. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14. $17.95. 886-9428.

A Skylit Drive — The Rock. Rock. All ages, bar with ID. 7 p.m. Sept. 15. $10.

These United States — Plush. Orchestral roots rock, ragged-edged folk. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Free.

Umphrey's McGee — Rialto Theatre. Jam band. With Iration. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 15. $17.50 in advance; $20 day of show.

Hank Topless — Plush. Honky tonk, classic country. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Free.

Michael Franti and Spearhead — Rialto Theatre. Folk, rock. With Trevor Hall. 8 p.m. Sept. 16. $30 in advance; $32-$34 day of show.

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.

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.

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

Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore & the Rhythm Room All Stars — Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court St. Chicago blues heaven. Pearson 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.

Out of Town

Ricardo Arjona — Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St, Phoenix. Latin pop. 8 p.m. Sept. 12. $55-$85, www.livenation.com. 1-602-379-2800.

Tommy Castro — Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Contemporary blues, slide guitar. 21 and over. 9:15 p.m. Sept. 18. $15. 1-602-265-4842.

Upcoming

Poison the Well, Sept. 28, The Rock. www.ticketmaster.com

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

For the Star's full list of upcoming

concerts in the Tucson area, go to

go.azstarnet.com/upcoming concerts.

Major concerts/events in the Phoenix area include:

Ataris with Violet Wild, Riot for Romance, Semi Automatic Manual, Sept. 29, Martini Ranch, Scottsdale. www.ticketweb.com

Wisin & Yandel, Oct. 16, Jobing.com Arena, Glendale. www.livenation.com

Kool and the Gang, the Commodores, Oct. 17, U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Loggins & Messina, Oct. 17, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.livenation.com

Dance

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.

Ecstatic Dance Tucson — Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. Smoke- and alcohol-free. Dance to an eclectic mix of world music. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 12. $7. 327-1548.

Square Dance Lessons — SARDASA Square Dance Hall, 613 E. Delano St. No experience or partner is required. 6:15 p.m. Sundays. $5. 888-3937.

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

Bead Inspired: Bead Making Marathon — Kino Veterans Community Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way. Benefits Beads of Courage program. Glass artists create beads, bead challenges, bracelet making, raffles and an auction. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 11-12. Free. Reception at Sonoran Glass Academy, 633 W. 18th St., 7-11 p.m. Sept. 12, $30. 884-7814.

Rubber Stamping, Mixed Media and Altered Art Convention — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Vendors, prizes, make and takes. Presented by Prickly Pear Rubber Stamps. 5-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11, $3; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 12, $5. $6 both days. 791-4101.

Tu Nidito's Bead Holiday Fundraiser — A Beaucoup Congé, 355 E. Fort Lowell Road. Build your own bracelet, silent auction, snacks and refreshments. More information at tunidito.org. 6-9 p.m. Sept. 11. $40; $5 kids. 322-9155.

Tekakwitha Indian Festival — Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Hall, 507 W. 29th St. Performances by Redhouse Dancers, San Xavier Elders Group, Waila dance music. Food, Indian fry bread and tacos, arts and crafts, bingo, rummage sale. Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 12; Noon-9 p.m. Sept. 13. Free. 622-5363.

Brazilian Carnaval — El Parador Restaurant, 2744 E. Broadway. Costume contest, music by Sambalanco. 21 and older. Updated info at tucsonbrazilianweek.com. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sept. 12. $10; $8 with costume. 881-2744.

Car Show — Beaudry RV, 3200 E. Irvington Road. Live music, food and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12. Free. 1-888-218-6619.

Chile Festival — Oro Valley Farmers Market, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. Roasted chiles, tamales and salsas or ristras. Cooking demonstration by Harvest Restaurant chef Ramiro Scavo at 10 a.m. 8 a.m.-noon. Sept. 12. Free. 918-9811.

Chile Festival — Community Extension Programs, 450 E. Wetmore Road. Craft and artisan booths, theme basket raffle, chile ristras, face painting, entertainment and carnival games. $6 green chile plates; roasted green chile sold by sack or by baskets. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12. Free. 888-2727, Ext. 109.

Classic Car Show — Little Anthony's Diner, 7010 E. Broadway. Jumping castle, contests, dancing and entertainment. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 12. Donations accepted for local children's charities. 296-0456.

Dendrochronology: Much More than Counting Tree Rings — Summit of Mount Lemmon. Rex Adams of the UA Laboratory of Tree Ring Research deciphers what trees can tell us through the examination of their growth patterns. 9 a.m.-noon. Sept. 12. $24; $18 students. 626-8122.

Fiestas Patrias Festival — Fleischer Park, 1500 N. Hohokam Drive, Nogales. Entertainment, kids activities, music, food, cultural and educational exhibits. 5 p.m.-midnight. Sept. 12. Free. 1-520-287-3685.

Modest is Hottest Fashion Show — Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway. New clothing designs from local department stores. Benefits the Ignition Project. 2-5 p.m. Sept. 12. $7 includes dessert. 722-9010.

Neighborhood Safety Fair — Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2450 E. Fort Lowell Road. Agencies include Tucson Police and Fire departments, Pima Council on Aging. Info on ID theft, crime prevention, sun safety and more. Free car safety booster seats to kids 5 and up and 40 pounds and up (child and parent must be present). Playground and jumping castle. 9 a.m.-noon. Sept. 12. Free. 327-7121.

Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue Adoption Event — PetSmart, 4374 N. Oracle Road. Volunteers answer questions on adoption, fostering and volunteering. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12. Free. 247-7720.

Tours of Rosemont Copper Project — Rosemont Activity Center, 12700 E. Greaterville Road, Sonoita. Discover the past, present and future of copper mining in Southern Arizona. Tours begin at the historic Singing Valley Ranch. Reservations required. Updated info at rosemontcopper.com. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Days and times subject to change; call for verification. Free. 1-520-975-6110.

Toy Train Museum Open House — Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum, 3975 Miller Ave. Hands-on floor trains for children, exhibits of old toy trains, railroad memorabilia. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Donations welcome. 888-2222.

Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival — Casa Vicente Restaurante Español outdoor area, 375 S. Stone Ave. Includes a glass of Sangria (for over 21) or lemonade. Wine tasting, tapas cooking demonstrations, workshops, Spanish marketplace 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.

All Day Scrapbooking — Comfort Suites-Auto Mall, 515 W. Auto Mall Drive. A day (and night) of scrapbooking, door prizes and page contests with the Midnight Scrappers Union. Register at midnightscrap.com. 9 a.m.-midnight. $20-$45. 548-6018.

Fall Arts and Crafts Fair — West Social Center, 1111 Via Arco Iris, Green Valley. 70 local artisans, raffle prizes, food. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13. Free. 300-4902.

Bicycle Safety (Adults and Teens) — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. One-hour program focuses on Arizona bicycle law, with discussion of different crashes and how to avoid them. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Free. 229-5300.

Books Sale — Humane Society of Southern Arizona's Companions for Life Center, 3465 E. Kleindale Blvd. New and used books, CDs, DVDs, games, LPs, audiobooks. Benefits the Humane Society's educational and cruelty prevention programs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12-13. Free. 321-3704, Ext.101.

Out of Town

Harvest Barbecue, Wine Pairing and Scavenger Hunt — Canelo Hills Vineyard and Winery, 342 Elgin Road, Elgin. Learn about grape growing and winemaking . Explore the winery and vineyard. Updated info at canelohillswinery.com. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 12. $40. 1-520-455-5499.

Bisbee's Eclectic Gardens — 12 gardens around Bisbee. Self-guided tour of 12 varied gardens in several different microclimates. Painters and musicians in the gardens. In conjunction with the Bisbee Arts Commission's Plein Air painting competition. Proceeds go to various community gardening projects. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12. $10, includes map. 1-432-9008.

Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo — Sonoita Fairgrounds, 3142 S. Highway 83, Sonoita. Carnival, 4-H exhibits and auction, open division exhibits, 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.

Fitness

Catalina Cross Country Classic — Dell Urich Golf Course,East 22nd Street and Randolph Way. 5K cross-country race. 7 a.m. Sept. 12. To register, go to bluepantsracing.com

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

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. 11 and 18. 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. 13. 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. 11 and 18. 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. 10 and 17; Neon Prophet, 9:30 Sept. 11 and 18; Roadhouse, 8 Sept. 12; Kevin Pakulis, 7 Sept. 13; Bryan Dean Trio, 7 Sept. 14. 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. 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. Led Zepplica, 8 Sept. 10; Jadi Norris, 9 Sept. 11; '80s and Gentlemen, 9 Sept. 12 and 17; the Equinox, 9 Sept. 18. 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. 10, 12 and 17; Nod Squad, Sept. 11; 22 Black, Sept. 13; Rowdies, Sept. 14; Genevieve and the LPs, Sept. 15; Bad News Blues, Sept. 16; Adam Heart Mother and Running Hot, Sept. 18. 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. Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl, Sept. 11 and 12; Phil Borzillo, Sept. 18. 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.

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.

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. Megan's Law, 9 Sept. 12. 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 Motion, 9 Sept. 11. 722-1214.

Glass Onion Cafe — 1990 W. River Road. Live music, 6-8 Thursdays; 5-9 Fridays; 2-4 Sundays. 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: live music, 7 Thursdays-Sundays. 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.

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. Will Clipman with Amber Norgaard, Sept. 11; Retread, Sept. 12; Last Call Girls, Sept. 18. Music begins at sunset. 615-6100.

Kingfisher Bar & Grill — 2564 E. Grant Road. Larry Redhouse, Sept. 12; George Howard and Arthur Migliazza, Sept. 14. 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. Greg Spivey Band, 9 Sept. 12. 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 12. 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. The Zone, 8:30 Sept. 11; Odds and Ends, 7 Sept. 12; Giant Blue Band, 7 Sept. 18. 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. Fish Tank Ensemble, 7:30 Sept. 11; acoustic battle of the bands, 7 Sept. 12; David Wilcox, 7:30 Sept. 15; Pete Pearson, 7:30 Sept. 18. 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.

Stadium Grill — 3682 W. Orange Grove Road. Live and DJ music, 8 Tuesdays-Saturdays. Megan's Law, 9 Sept. 11. 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.

Moonlight Walk — Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. Desert stroll. Reservations required. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11. 615-7855.

Reptile Ramble — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Captive reptiles. Reptile skeletons, skulls, and sheds for viewing and touching. 10 a.m. Fridays, through Oct. 30. 742-6455, Ext. zero.

"Buffelgrass Weed Pull" — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Help stamp out buffelgrass, an invasive species that threatens the Sonoran Desert. Call 733-5187 to sign up and for directions to the site. 6-10 a.m. Sept. 12. 733-5153.

Celebrate Saguaro's Wildlife: Reptiles and Amphibians — Red Hills Visitor Center, Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. 3-4 p.m. 733-5158.

Lost Souls Ghost Tour of Downtown Tucson — Hotel Congress, 311 W. Congress St. History walking tour. Reservations required. 6:45-9 p.m. Sept. 12. $15; $13 with groups of 4 or more. 867-2037.

The Fall/Winter Vegetable Garden — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn about vegetable selection, preferred varieties, succession planting and more. Preregistration required. Noon-2 p.m. Sept. 12. $25. 326-9686, Ext. 19.

UA campus walking tour — UA Visitors Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave. The university's landmarks, history and traditions. Reservations requested. 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. 621-5130.

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, through Nov. 26. 615-7855.

Screenings

Cinema La Placita — La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. Sept. 10: "The Breakfast Club." Sept. 17: "The Man Who Knew Too Much." 7:30 p.m. $3. 326-5282.

That's My Take: Teen Book Trailers 2009 — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Presented by Pima County Public Library. Teens will learn from professional filmmakers and work with mentors to write, direct and produce two-minute cinematic adaptations of famous works of fiction. 10 a.m. Sept. 12. Free. 795-0844.

Sunday Night at the Movies — St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road. "Encounter Point." A potluck dinner, followed by the film and discussion. 5-8:15 p.m. Sept. 13. Free. 299-9063.

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

Theater

Odyssey Storytelling presents "Silver Linings, The Gratitude Show" — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Six people have 10 minutes each to tell true stories about things working much better than expected. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10. $7. 730-4112.

"Animal Farm" — The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. Playwright Andrew Periale's adaptation of George Orwell's novel. Opening celebration 6 p.m. Sept. 11, $50; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Sept. 10-27. Pre-show 15 minutes before curtain. $24; Sept. 10 preview is $18; 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.

"Rum & Coke" — Marroney Theatre, University of Arizona Fine Arts Complex, southeast corner of North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Arizona Repertory Theatre presents a comedy about the Bay of Pigs. Adult language and themes. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12; 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13. $28. 621-1162.

"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. Story of friendship, betrayal and redemption, newly adapted from the internationally best-selling novel. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11; 8 p.m. Sept. 12; 7 p.m. Sept. 13; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15-17; 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; continues through 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; no shows on Sept. 12. $15 cash 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 Sept. 11-27. $15. 622-6973.

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

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

"Sugartime!" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Some Gaslight performers celebrate the music of the 1950s and '60s — the golden age of American popular music. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14. $17.95. 886-9428.

"Leaving Iowa" — The Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. Play by Tim Clue and Spike Manton. Preview is 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Regular shows: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Sept. 16-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. $5 suggested donation. 791-4196.

Visual arts

Exhibits opening through Sept. 18.

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, Sept. 11-Nov. 6. 621-6302.

Bears' Path Gallery and You Can Paint — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "BiPedal," oil paintings, Sept. 12-Nov. 14. Reception: 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 12. 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, Sept. 12-Oct. 31. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12. 405-3657.

Borealis Arts — 6530 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Recognize, Celebrate, Move Forward," group show celebrating Borealis' one-year anniversary, with paintings by William Dubin, William E. Elson and Sean Cannon, Sept. 18-Oct. 14. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 18. 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.

The Drawing Studio — 33 S. Sixth Ave. "rEvolution," works by teaching artists, Sept. 12-Oct. 3. Receptions: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 12 and 6-9 p.m. Oct. 3. 620-0947.

Etherton Gallery — 135 S. Sixth Ave. "Art+Design: Etherton Invites," desert designs for the home with artists that include Stephen Paul of Arroyo Design, Scott Baker of Baker+Hesseldenz, Tom Philabaum of Philabaum Glass Studio and Gallery and David E. Adler Inc. of Scottsdale, Sept. 12-Nov. 28. Reception: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 12. 624-7370.

The Tang Gallery — 32 Main St., Bisbee. "Copperworks," oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, wood and copper cast in resin by Archie Sutton, Sept. 12-Oct. 15. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 12. 1-520-432-5824.

Tansey Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Paintings by Kristy Lynn and Andrea Peterson, Sept. 10-Oct. 4. Reception: 5-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. 577-6301.

Temple Gallery — 330 S. Scott Ave. "Phoenix Mars Mission," images of Mars captured by the Phoenix lander, Sept. 10-Oct. 13. Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17. 624-7370.

Tubac Center of the Arts — 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. "Members Open," all-media, non-juried show by artists from across the nation, Sept. 11-Oct. 11. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 11. 398-2371.

Ongoing

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

Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. "Abstracts and Landscapes," paintings by Joan Scott, through Sept. 16. 749-3718.

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.

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. 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. Reception: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 12. 398-6557.

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

Desert Artisans' Gallery — La Plaza Shoppes, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Summer Melange" and "Tiny Treasures," miniature paintings, through Sept. 13. 722-4412.

Dinnerware Artspace — 264 E. Congress St. In celebration of Dinnerware's 30th anniversary, 1979-2009, sculptures and digographics by George Ehnat, through Sept. 26. Reception: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 12. 792-4503.

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," works by traditional and contemporary artists, 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. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 16. 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.

Obsidian Gallery — St. Philip's Plaza, 4320 N. Campbell Ave. "Flights of Fancy," drawings, paintings and ceramic sculptures, through Sept. 13. 577-3598.

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

Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop — 218 E. Sixth St. "¡Chubasco!" a tribute to monsoons and rain, through Sept. 12. 881-5335.

Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "Días de los Muertos: Ancient Roots/Contemporary Expressions," works by 39 regional artists paying homage to the Day of the Dead, through Nov. 8. Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Also, "Wish You Were Here," fiber art postcards, through Nov. 16.Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Also, "Yaqui Carving: Generations of Wooden Faces," carvings and masks, through May 31, 2010. 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.

Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery — 3800 E. River Road. "Murray Keshner Retrospective Exhibit," paintings, through Sept. 11. 299-3000.

Tucson Museum of Art — 140 N. Main Ave. "DeGrazia: A Modernist Perspective," through Oct. 25. Also, "Arizona Biennial '09," through Sept. 26. Walk with the curator: 11:30 a.m. Sept. 15. 624-2333.

Tucson Tamale Company — 2545 E. Broadway. "Southwest League of Fine Arts," mixed media, through Oct. 30. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 11. 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, on the UA campus. "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)," examples from the beginning of lithography, through Oct. 4. Also, "To Have the World in Hand: The Art of Watercolor," through Sept. 13. 621-7567.

UA Union Gallery — 1303 E. University Blvd. "Earth and Sky," an exchange exhibit of fine-art printmaking created by UA faculty and Aberystwyth University, Wales, faculty, through Sept. 11. 621-6142.

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.

ETC.

Rubber Stamping, Mixed Media and Altered Art Convention — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Stamp companies, door prizes and crafts. 5-8:30 p.m. Sept 11; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 12. $3 Sept. 11; $5 Sept. 12; $6 both days. 791-4101.

Gallery Row Art Walk — Northeast corner of East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue. Contemporary fine art and crafts. 4-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. 577-6301.

Bisbee After 5 Artwalk — Arizona 80, Bisbee. Townwide art walk, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 12. 1-520-432-3554.

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

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 available at www.idkexi.com.

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

Call to Artists — UA Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road, on the UA campus. 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.

Tucson Clay Co-op Open House — 3326 N. Dodge Blvd. Tour the venue, check out pottery and meet teachers and co-op members. Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 12. 1 p.m. potter's wheel demonstration. Free. 792-6263.

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.