CONCERTS
Classical
Civic Orchestra of Tucson — Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Road. Beethoven, Bartok, Brahms, and Enescu. Nikolai Robbins performing the gypsy-inspired third movement of Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 2. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 1. Free. 730-3371.
Stephen Keyl, organist — St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3738 Old Sabino Canyon Road. Organ music of J. S. Bach. 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 1. $15. 296-0791.
Sonora Winds Concert — Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Honoring John Snavely with lively tunes. 7-8:45 p.m. Oct. 4. Free. 731-1997.
Music + Festival: Hindemith, Tower, Ellington — Fred Fox School of Music, 1017 N. Olive Road. Paris blues, music by Duke Ellington. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Free. 621-1655.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, Scottish — St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7650 N. Paseo del Norte. Loren Roth. Oct. 6. $45-$55. 882-8585.
DANCE
Jazz In AZ — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. Jazz dance and tap to contemporary, Beethoven to Prince. 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 26-28. $16. 621-4698.
Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin People's Republic of China — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Acrobatic stunts, feats of balance, juggling acts, contortion tricks and martial arts. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3. $24-$39. 547-3040.
Fall Concert Balanchine — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. Walpurgisnacht Ballet by George Balanchine, Phantom of the Opera, and Paquita, Grand Pas Classique. 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 6; 2-4 and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 7; 1-3 p.m. Oct. 8. $45. 1-800-838-3006.
OPERA
Arizona Rose Opera Company presents 'Hansel and Gretel' — Arizona Rose Theatre, 4500 N. Oracle Road. Family friendly. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30; 2-4 p.m. Oct. 1. $24. 888-0509.
Say Hello to Opera — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona will present a preview of the Arizona Opera Company's upcoming productions. Ages 18 and up. 2-5 p.m. Oct. 4. Free. 594-5580.
Tucson Opera Showcase: Opera Previews — Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Ave, Oro Valley. The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona will preview operas that will be performed during the next season, including those by the Arizona Rose Opera, the University of Arizona, and the Arizona Opera Company. 3-4 p.m. Oct. 4. Free. 825-1563.
Tucson Opera Showcase: Opera Previews — Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Tucson Opera Showcase will preview some of the operas that will be performed next season by Arizona Rose Opera, the University of Arizona, and the Arizona Opera Company. Bring a lunch; dessert and coffee will be provided. Noon-1 p.m. Oct. 6. Free. 825-1563.
