Go to tucson.com/calendar for many more activities. Some events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.
COMEDY
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Improv Comedy Troupe — Unscrewed Theater, 4500 E. Speedway. Taking suggestions from the audience they to games and scenes right off the top of their heads. No scripts allowed, every show is different. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 20 and 26. $8. 289-8076.
Unscrewed Theater: Leaky Faucets and Comic Chaos Improv — Unscrewed Theater. Long form improv comedy, Comic Chaos is serialized comic book improv. Adult themes. Ages 17 and up. 9-10:15 p.m. Oct. 20. $8. 289-8076.
CONCERTS
Classical
Pima Music: Wind Ensemble — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Classics for full band, small wind and percussion ensembles and soloists. Directed by Mark Nelson. 7:30-9 p.m. Oct. 18. $6. 206-6986.
UA Wind Ensemble and UA Wind Symphony – Sara Fraker, Oboe — Crowder Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, 1017 N. Olive Road. Performance of Jennifer Higdon’s virtuosic Oboe Concerto. Diverse program of traditional and contemporary wind band repertoire. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 18. $10. 621-1162.
Northern Lights — Choral Music of Scandinavia and the Baltics — Led by Dale Warland. $40. 401-2651.Desert Hills Lutheran Church, 2150 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Link_wzlrpuka Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. 3-5:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Link_wzlrpuka
“American God” – Arizona Choir — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. The Arizona Choir explores our nation’s diverse faith traditions through American works on Christian, Buddhist and Muslim themes. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 21. $10. 621-1655.
Pima Music: Chorale and College Singers — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Selections for a large mixed-voice choir and a cappella choir. Directed by Jonathan Ng. 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 21. $6. 206-6986.
UA Chamber Winds — Holsclaw Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, 1017 N. Olive Road. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24. Free. 621-1655.
Popular, rock, country
TKMA Presents: A Fundraiser for the 2019 Tucson Folk Festival — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. The Wayback Machine joined by special guests including John Coinman, Petie Ronstadt, Don Armstrong, Earl Edmonson, Shanti Foster, Brian Matyjasik, Tom and Emmy, and JC & Laney. Includes a special Stefan George birthday tribute. 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 19. $10 recommended donations. 207-2429.
Wildcat Jazz Band — CPAC, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. A 1920s New Orleans style music, comedy and dance review complete with professional dancers. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 19. $20 in advance; $25 at door. 399-1750.
Rhythm and Roots Festival:Karl Blau and the Easy Leaves — Hotel Congress Outdoor Plaza, 311 E. Congress St. Silky vintage country rock. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. 622-8848.
Let The Good Times Roll: The Music of Ray Charles — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Tribute. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20. $30. 529-1000.
Rhythm and Roots Festival Guitar Rumble — Hotel Congress Outdoor Plaza. Hosted by Prison Band’s Mike Hebert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 622-8848.
Lil Uzi Vert — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Rapper, singer and songwriter. 9-11 p.m. Oct. 20. $55. 1-866-459-9233.
The Desert Tenors — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Classical tunes as well as arrangements from other musical genres. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21. $25. 529-1000.
Rhythm and Roots Festival with Reverend Payton and His Big Damn Band — Hotel Congress Outdoor Plaza. Revival country blues. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Free. 622-8848.
Born Country — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Alabama tribute. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 22. $22.95. 886-9428.
Bluegrass and Brews Jamboree — The Gaslight Music Hall. Mountain bluegrass. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23. $12.50. 529-1000.
Night of Grief and Mystery Concert — MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Part poetry, part lamentation, part book reading, part ribaldry, part concert, part lifting the mortal veil and learning the mysteries there. 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 23. $30. 461-1107.
Scotty McCreery — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Country. 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 24. $45. 621-3341.
Midland — AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Country. 8-11 p.m. Oct. 24. $25. 1-855-765-7829.
DANCE
Witching Hour Revue — Cans Deli, 340 N. Fourth Ave. Drag and burlesque. Halloween themed. Ages 21 and up. 9-11:45 p.m. Oct. 26. $24. 775-0226.
FESTIVAL AND
ACTIVITIES
An Evening with Luis Alberto Urrea — Frances McClelland Community Center YWCA Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave. A fundraiser to benefit No More Deaths/No Mas Muertes. Ernesto Portillo, Jr., columnist for the Arizona Star and editor of La Estrella, will be the moderater for the evening’s dialog. 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 18; Reception at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18. $35 event only; $50 event plus reception. Tickets available online. 333-5699, Ext. 702.
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 Family Home, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona de Tucson. Dinner, dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit community and veterans. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 19. $9. 762-5652.
Brush Dawgs Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club: Sign Cut Run — Trail Boss Outfitters, 13180 Colossal Cave Road, Vail. Gun raffle, 50/50, door prizes and more. Motorcycles and vehicles welcome. Go to bdlemc.com/signcutrun for more information or to pre-register. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20. $25. 261-3489.
Knife Skills Class — The Garden Kitchen, 2205 S. Fourth Ave. Basic knife skills and practice fundamental cuts. Lunch provided. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20. $55. 621-0476.
Nam to Sand Jam — Reid Park Bandshell, 900 S. Randolph Way. Vendors, live music by local bands, veteran and family resources. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 982-0023.
Tucson Classics Car Show — The Gregory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Road. Visit tucsonclassicscarshow.com to purchase admission tickets. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20. $5; free for ages 18 and under will paid adult. 440-4503.
Arizona Insect Festival — University of Arizona ENR2 Building, 1064 E. Lowell Drive. Booths with interactive activities including holding bugs, create bugs and eat them. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21. Free. 621-1151.
Mini Psychic Fair — Church of Mankind, 1231 S. Van Buren Ave. Variety of readings, healing on request. Please bring a canned food for the Food Bank. Ages 18 and up for readings. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 21. Free entry; $20 per 15 minute reading. 790-7374.
TRAK Ranch Harvest Festival — TRAK Ranch for Animals and Kids, 3250 E. Allen Road. Food, live music, games, raffles and performance by TRAK Drill Team. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21. $15 per family. 298-9808.
Willcox Wine Festival — Railroad Park, 157 N. Railroad Ave, Willcox. $15 includes a wine glass and six tasting tickets, or $20 which includes a wine glass and 10 tasting tickets. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21. 1-800-200-2272.
Widescreen Wednesday: Matinee — UA Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road. Low-budget horror movie director Lawrence Woolsey (played by John Goodman) travels from town to town showing kitschy films like Mant (half man – half ant!) to theaters packed full of screaming kids. In October 1962 he finds himself in Key West during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the cheesy atomic horror in his films begins to strangely reflect the horror of everyday life during the Cold War. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24. Free. 621-1162.
Mega Challah Bake Tucson — Tucson JCC, 3800 E. River Road. A celebration of Jewish femininity for women and girls ages nine and up. Experience the joy and blessing of making challah, a time-honored Jewish tradition of baking bread for the Sabbath. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 25. $36. 299-3000.
Philly Cheese steak dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 Family Home. Philly cheese steak, cheesy tater tots or parmesan fries, dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit veterans and community. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 26. $9. 762-5652.
KIDS STUFF
Troubadour Theatre Shakespeare Acting Class Ages 11-18 — Troubadour Theatre, 204 W. Grant Road. Students will learn acting techniques, and rehearse scenes from Shakespeare’s classic plays to be performed for parents on the last day of class. Register online. 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays. Oct. 18-Dec. 13. $115. 401-4833.
Troubadour Theatre Acting II Class Ages 11-18 — Troubadour Theatre. Students will learn acting techniques, work on their acting skills, and rehearse a play to be performed for parents on the last day of class. Register online. 4:30-6 p.m. Fridays. Oct. 19-Dec. 14. $115. 401-4833.
Kids Create — The University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. A day of workshops, music, activities, and refreshments just for kids and their parents and guardians. Arrive a little before 10 a.m. to register. Babies to 10 years old. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 626-3765.
Troubadour Theatre Acting I Class Ages 7-12 — Troubadour Theatre. Students will learn about acting, play theatre games, learn theatre and focus exercises, and rehearse a play to be presented to parents on the last day of class. Register online. Noon-1:30 p.m. Saturdays; 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Through Dec. 15. $115. 401-4833.
Abbett Teen Advisory Board — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Gain volunteer hours, meet new friends, learn leaderships skills and influence library services for teens. 3-4 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 594-5200.
Troubadour Theatre Improv II Class Ages 11-18 — Troubadour Theatre. Students will spend class time learning and playing improv games. Parents are invited to come watch the students play their favorite games on the last day of class. Register online. 4:15-6 p.m. Wednesdays. Through Dec. 12. $95. 401-4833.
Sesame Street Live: C Is For Celebration — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. $17-$57. 547-3040.
MAGIC/DINNER
THEATER
Carnival of Illusion: An Evening of Old-World Magic — Scottish Rite Grand Parlour, 160 S. Scott Ave. Vaudeville-inspired illusion show. Ages 8 and up. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. $35. 615-5299.
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show — Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson — Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Ages 15 and up. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays. $49.95. 1-866-496-0535.
POETRY
Poetry Circle — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. This month’s topic: Alan Seeger “Great War Poet WWI.” For adults and teens. 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Free. 594-5580.
SOCIAL DANCE
Scottish Country Dancing Classes — Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. Learn the social dancing of Scotland that includes reels, jigs, and slow strathspeys. Ages 8-88. Please wear soft-soled shoes. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. $15 per month; $5 per class. First lesson free. 399-8735.
Tucson Swing Dance Club Weekly Dance — Dream Dance, 405 E. Wetmore Road. Volunteer instructors teach. 7-7:45 p.m. beginner West Coast Swing; 8-8:30 p.m. intermediate; followed by general dancing until 10:30 p.m. 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. $7. 327-7895.
Rockin’ Me Baby Dance Party with Five Way Street — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Classic rock cover tunes. 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 19. $12.50. 529-1000.
Modern Square Dancing for Brand New Dancers — Old Pueblo Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. Variety of music, no experience necessary. All ages. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 20. $7. 820-4749.
Contra Dance — Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St. Live music. 6:30 p.m. Introductory lesson; 7 p.m. music begins. No experience needed. 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Donations accepted. 762-6707.
Country Dance Lessons — The Outlaw Saloon, 1302 W. Roger Road. Different dance each month. 7-7:40 p.m. beginners; 7:45-8:30 p.m. intermediate. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 888-3910.
Desert Moon Blues — Movement Culture, 935 E. Ninth St. Local DJ. 8-9 p.m. lessons; 9-midnight open dancing. 8-midnight. Oct. 20. $5. 603-8043.
Green Valley Sunday Afternoon Practilonga — Santa Rita Springs Anza Room, 921 W. Via Rio Fuerte. Argentine Tango dancing. 3-6 p.m. Oct. 21. $5. 625-3488.
Tucson Blues Dancers — Cee Dee’s Jamaican Kitchen, 5305 E. Speedway. No partner needed. 7-7:30 p.m. dancing lessons; 7:30-10:30 p.m. open dancing. 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Donations accepted. 795-3400.
Music for the Soul Dance Party — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. The George Howard Motown and Soul Review. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Pop, R&B and Motown. 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 26. $12.50. 529-1000.
NIGHTLIFE
Wild Blue Yonder Paint Night — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road. Paint the Davis Monthan baby, the A-10 Warthog, along with a beautiful desert sunset. Ages 21 and over may BYOB (up to) 40 oz. beer or 1 liter of wine. We provide all paint supplies, cups, ice, bottle openers, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18. $35. 245-0340.
Mama Sings Jazz — Cafe a La C’Art, 150 N Main Ave. Jazz and R&B. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26. Free. 628-8533.
Zona Libre Band: Salsa and Bachata Dance Lessons — Brother John’s, 1801 N. Stone Ave. 8:30-9:30 Dance class; 9:30-midnight open dancing. All ages. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Oct. 19 and 26. $5. 444-0439.
Live Music: Exit Dream, Wasted Youth, Pyrotechnica — The Edge Bar, 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Ages 21 and up. 9 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. 887-9027.
Connie Brannock’s Little House of Funk — House of Bards, 4915 E. Speedway. Jazz and R&B. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20. $6. 327-2011.
Southbound Pilot — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Blues, rock and a little jazz. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 207-2429.
Death Tank Escape — Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave. Escape artist Michael Howell will escape chains and locks while inside a tank of water. This will be uncovered and be viewed in a 360. Only minutes of Air. 9-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 622-4300.
Xception — The Edge Bar. Rock with a blend of classic rock party through the 90s and beyond. Ages 21 and up. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 20. Free. 887-9027.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz — Public Brewhouse, 209 N. Hoff Ave. Eight rounds of trivia with rotating topics each week. 8-10 p.m. Oct. 22. Free. 775-2337.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz — Frog and Firkin, 874 E University. Eight rounds of trivia, rotating subject matter each week. 8-10 p.m. Oct. 23. Free. 623-7507.
State Of Mind — The Edge Bar. Classic rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 26. Free. 887-9027.
OUTDOORS AND
ACTIVITIES
All events are free or included in admission or vehicle entrance fee unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional. Bad weather may change or cancel activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets unless otherwise specified.
Birding — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Take a guided walk to see birds such as warblers, flycatchers, hummingbirds, orioles, and vireos. Loaner binoculars available. Online registration required. 8-9:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and 25. 724-5375.
Hike Yetman Trail — Tucson Mountain Park, Camino de Oeste Trailhead, 400 N. Camino de Oeste. A moderate level, 2-3 mile interpretive hike to the Bowen Stone House ruins area. Ages 12 and up. Online registration required. 7:30-10 a.m. Oct. 18. $5. 724-5375.
Mission Garden — 946 W. Mission Lane. Living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit-trees, traditional heirloom crops, and edible native plants. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18-20, 24-26. 955-5200.
Guided Fall Hike — Mt. Lemmon, MP 12 Catalina Highway. This is a moderately difficult 5.6 mile guided hike with an elevation gain of 1300 feet to Guthrie Peak from General Hitchcock trailhead. Led by Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the McDonalds at Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway to carpool up the mountain. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19. 429-4492.
Nuts about Nature Preschool Hour — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Join us for child-friendly fun to learn about nature through stories, crafts, and games. Children ages 3-5 with an adult companion. Online registration required. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 19. 724-5375.
Anza Day — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Join in the festivities at the Grand Opening and Dedication of Canoa Lake and the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System. Food, vendors, music, dance performances, presentations, 4H exhibitors, and horseback rides. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20. 724-5220.
Dragonfly Biology Workshop — Pima County Agua Caliente Park. Workshop begins with a classroom introduction to the biology, classification, and identification of these remarkable animals. Following a short bring your own lunch break, we will head to the ponds to see what species we observe and practice our newly acquired identification skills. Online registration required. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20. $15. 724-5375.
Guided Bird Walk — Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. A guided walk up to 3 hours or as long as the birds are active. Suitable footwear and bring water. Binoculars available for loan. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 20. 377-5060.
Historic Craft Demonstrations — Tumacácori National Historical Park. Traditional tortilla-making on the mission grounds. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21. 377-5060.
Historical Tour — Pima County Agua Caliente Park. Enjoy a guided walk around the lush grounds and historic buildings to gain insights into the rich farming and ranching history of the site. Registration not required. 9-10 a.m. Oct. 20. 724-5375.
History Hike: Millville Ruins and Petroglyph Trail — Millville Ruins, Charleston Road, Sierra Vista. Led by The Friends of the San Pedro River. History Walk. 9-11 a.m. Oct. 20. Donations appreciated. 459-2555.
San Pedro River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. Led by he Friends of the San Pedro River. Interpretive walks. 9-11 a.m. Oct. 20. Donations appreciated. 459-2555.
Sonoran Desert Weedwackers — Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, Pima County Tucson Mountain Park. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. Work requires hiking and digging buffelgrass on steep slopes. Meeting locations change frequently. Email education@pima.gov for meeting location. Ages 18 and up. 7-11 a.m. Oct. 20. 724-5375.
Bird Walk — Environmental Operations Park, Hwy. 90 east of Sierra Vista. Led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory and the Friends of the San Pedro River. A 50-acre wetlands planted with aquatic plants, including cattails, and grasses that attract migrating and nesting birds. First come first served basis. Suitable footwear and water. 7-10 a.m. Oct. 21. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Membrillo Fest — Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane. Learn how to make the traditional Sonoran-style cajeta de membrillo (quince bar dessert) from “Madrina del Jardín” (Garden Godmother) Josefina Lizárraga. Food, refreshments, and live music. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 21. Donations accepted. 955-5200.
Petanque in the Park — Reid Park, 830 S. Country Club Road. Learn and play the French game of petanque. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 21. 664-4133.
Sonoran Lifestyles — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. A two hour, one mile walk to discover how plants and animals adapt to life in the desert. 10 and up. 10 a.m.- noon. Oct. 22 and 24. 733-5153.
The Adventures of Thelma the Tortoise — Saguaro National Park East. Talk by park volunteer. 2-2:45 p.m. Oct. 22. 733-5153.
Birding — Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead: Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road, Vail. A guided walk to observe the rich birdlife in the desert and riparian habitats as we search for migrant and resident birds. Online registration required. 8-10 a.m. Oct. 23. 724-5375.
Birding Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary — Arthur Pack Regional Park, 9101 N. Thornydale Road. Take a guided walk on flat trails through saguaro-ironwood desert habitat to see a variety of upland birds as well as waterbirds on the adjacent ponds. Loaner binoculars available. Online registration required. 7-9 a.m. Oct. 24. $5. 724-5375.
Full Moon Wander — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Join a Pima County naturalist to walk the gentle trails of Agua Caliente Park as the sun sets and the full moon rises. Suitable footwear, dress for weather, bring water and a flashlight. Ages 12 and up. Online registration required. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24. 724-5375.
Bird Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. Sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. 8-10 a.m. Oct. 24. 459-2555.
Turquoise Trail Guided Walking Tour — Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave. A historian-docents will lead a walk along the 2.5 mile Turquoise Trail through downtown to see historic buildings and hear stories that make Tucson special. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 24. $15. 837-8119.
THEATER
See “On Stage” elsewhere in this section.
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
VISUAL ARTS
OPENING
Tucson Miniature Showcase — Tucson Woman’s Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St. Sales of miniatures crafted by miniature artisans from across the country. Exhibits of miniatures, silent auctions, raffles, workshops and demonstrations, plus a sales table and make/take projects just for kids. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21. $7. 881-0606.
Art by Joseph Comellas — Jane Hamilton Fine Art, 2890 E. Skyline Drive Suite 180. Oil paintings follow the shapes and organic forms that the southwestern buttes, arroyos, mesas and mountains inspire. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 1-7. 529-4886.
ET CETERA
All Souls CraftShop: Sonoran Gourd Masks with Guest Artist Lynne — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Materials provided, you are welcome to bring your own. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18. 481-8003.
Third Thursday: Build your own PocketShrine with DIRT — Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave. Build your own pocket shrine or mini alter. Supples provided but bring our own special objects. Cash bar and food trucks. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18. 624-5019.
Wild Blue Yonder Paint Night — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road. Paint the Davis Monthan baby, the A-10 Warthog, along with a beautiful desert sunset. Ages 21 and over may BYOB (up to) 40oz or beer or 1 liter of wine. We provide all paint supplies, cups, ice, bottle openers, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18. $35. 245-0340.
National Pottery Painting Day — Color Me Mine Tucson-Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Paint pottery and spin the prize wheel to win. Spin to win prizes or discounts. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 20. Cost of pottery plus $8 Studio fee. 790-1100.
Wild Kingdom GLOW — Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. Glowing sculptures, multi-media installations, theatrical performances and music. Dress in your glowing costumes. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 20. $20. 623-6732.
Adventures of the Heart: Annual Show — Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Three new series of paintings: “Spirit Animals, California Coastline and Back to Greece.” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21. 615-3001.
Encaustic Painting and Collage Workshop — Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. Encaustic is the use of heat and pigment infused beeswax on a painting or collage. Explanations of tools, materials, and techniques. Bring collage materials including photographs and two dimensional personal keepsakes. All other materials will be provided. Lunch is not included. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22. $145. 623-1003.
All Souls CraftShop: Aluminum Flowers with Jody — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center. Learn how to make aluminum can flowers with Jody Cummins to decorate crowns, altars, masks and costumes for All Souls Procession. Call to RSVP. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23. $20. 481-8003.
ArtNow! with Scott Treleaven — Museum of Contemporary Art. Autobiographical lecture illustrated with images from the artist’s work. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 23. $10. 624-5019.
All Souls CraftShop: New Orleans Parasol Altars — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center. Learn to make a New Orleans Style Parasol to carry with you in the procession. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24. $20. 481-8003.
All Souls Craftshop: Elegant Paper Flowers with Maria’s Paper Petals — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center. Make a paper flower, to become part of your personal altar, costume, or headdress. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25. $20. 481-8003.
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop — The Craft Revolt. Supplies provided. Ages 21 and up may bring up to 40 oz of beer or one liter of wine. 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25. $45. 245-0340.
Witches Wine and Paint — Color Me Mine Tucson. Paint and create for Halloween or Dia de los Muertos. Fee includes glazing and firing of pottery. Pottery purchase of choice the day of the event. Ages 21 and up. BYOB. Light snacks. 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25. $10. 790-1100.
Painting with Fire: Exploring the Possibilities — Torch Fired Enamel — Blue Raven Art School. Immersion method to enamel beads, pendants, add decals and wire to create one of a kind components for jewelry. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26. $65. 623-1003.
Burlap Wreath Making Workshop — Beads of Courage Studio J Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd. Supplies provided. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26. $45. 245-0340.
