List: 70+ events happening in Tucson this week, Jan. 4-12

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, 3244 E. Speedway. Interactive comedy. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. $5. 289-8076.

CONCERTS

Classical

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Mozart Symphony No. 29 — St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7650 N. Paseo del Norte. Julian Schwarz. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 5. $60. 882-8585.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Mozart Symphony No. 29 — Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Julian Schwarz. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 6; 2-4 p.m. Jan. 7. $60. 882-8585.

Celebrating Leonard Bernstein’s Mass: — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. True Concord Voices and Orchestra, Eric Holtan will discuss Bernstein’s role in American music. 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 7. $10. 299-3000.

Gil Shaham — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff favorites. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 12. $95. 882-8585.

Jazz and world

Acoustic Eidolon — CPAC, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. Celtic, flamenco and Americana influences. 7-9 p.m. Jan. 10. $15. 399-1750.

Hypnotic Brass — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. A seven-piece, Chicago-based brass ensemble consisting of the sons of the jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran. 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 11. $30. 740-1000.

Irving Berlin The American Dream — Green Valley Recreation West Center, 1111 W. GVR Drive. Spider Saloff sings Berlin classics including “Blue Skies,” “Cheek to Cheek,” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” 7-9 p.m. Jan. 11. $24-$28. 625-0288.

The Hot Sardines — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Classic jazz. 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 12. $35-$45. 547-3040.

Pop, rock, country

Kata Hay & Dan O’Rourke — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Indie folk. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Free. 207-2429.

Nancy & Neil McCallion: Sibling Songbirds — Monterey Court. Brother and sister. American and folk. 7-10 p.m. Jan. 6. Free. 207-2429.

Those British Girls — DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Laura Berger, Payton Bioletto, Mariela Deangelis, Kayla Kenzior and Crystal Stark. 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 6. $30. 825-2818.

Heartbreak Hotel — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Tribute. 7-9 p.m. Jan. 8. $25. 886-9428.

Concert Series — Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road. Supporting local musicians. 6-8 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 797-3959.

DANCE LESSONS

Tucson Swing Dance Club Weekly Dance — Shall We Dance, 4101 E. Grant 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 pm. 7-10:30 p.m. Jan. 4 and 11. $7. 327-7895.

Contra Dance — First United Methodist Church, 915 E. Fourth St. Live music. 6:30 p.m. introductory lesson; 7 p.m. music begins. 6:30- 10 p.m. Jan. 6. 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. Jan. 6. Free. 888-3910.

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. Jan. 9. Donations accepted. 795-3400.

DINNER THEATER

The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show — Hilton Tucson East, 7600 E. Broadway. Ages 15 and up. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays. $49.95. 1-866-496-0535.

Murder in Paradise — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road. When you walk in, you’ll be given a name and identity. Everyone has secrets to hide, and it’s your opportunity to try to figure out what’s what. Solve the mystery. 6-8 p.m. Jan. 8. $38.95. 529-1000. gaslightmusichall.com.

FESTIVAL

World Hypnotism Day — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Learn about hypnosis, what it feels like, and how it can help to improve your life. 1-2 p.m. Jan. 4. Free. 888-9338.

Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair — Doubletree At Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Psychics, healers and crafts people. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 7. Free. 1-513-476-2222.

Tucson Metaphysics Fair — Best Western Inn Suites Foothills, 6201 N. Oracle Road. Psychic readers, mediums, angelic readings, aura photos, Reiki and spiritual healings, astrology, numerology, tarot, palmistry and vendors. Various prices for readings and healings. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 7. Free. 579-8930.

50,000 Meals Packathon — St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway. Help pack 50,000 meals for Casa Maria and Salvation Army. Ages 6 and under can work with an adult. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 7. Free. 296-6149.

New: Historic Food Demonstration — Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. Thematic dishes from Tumacácori’s long history will be baked, stewed, fried and simmered. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 7. $5. 377-5060.

FITNESS

Tai Chi Balance — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Learn essential principles of posture, movement, and breathing. Monday: Basics; Thursday: Yang24. 11 a.m.-noon. $10/day and $30/month. 296-9212.

Yoga in the Buff — Movement Culture, 435 E. Ninth St. Clothing optional co-ed. 4-5 p.m. Thursdays. $5. 250-2331.

Brewery Bootcamp — Dragoon Brewing Co., 1859 W. Grant Road. Full body workout for all fitness levels. Bring a sweat towel, bottle of water and a mat or beach towel for something to lay on. 21 and up. 11 a.m.-noon. Sundays. $10, includes first beer. 465-6895.

Tai Chi for Health — Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave, Oro Valley. Safe, effective and fun way to improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being through natural breathing and slow, gentle, meditative body movements. 1-2 p.m. Mondays. $10; $60 for nine weeks. 780-6751.

Tucson Capoeira intro class — Movement Culture, 435 E. Ninth St. Introduction to the four core expressions of Capoeira: movement, music, philosophy and history. 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays. Free. 603-8043.

Tai Chi for Health — The Studio, 4648 E. Speedway. Improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being through natural breathing and slow, gentle, meditative body movements. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. $10; $60 for nine weeks. 1-203-470-9549.

Seated Tai Chi for Health — Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Seated version to focus on gentle movement and fall prevention. $24 for four classes. 1-2 p.m. Jan. 10. $24. 465-2890.

KIDS STUFF

Acting Workshop — Troubadour Theatre, 204 W. Grant Road. Write and rehearse a play to perform at the end of the workshop. Ages 10-18. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 4. $75. 401-4833.

Winter Camp — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Visit tucsonjcc.org details and prices. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 2-5. $275. 299-3000, Ext. 192.

Conservation Science Adventures — Winter Break Camp — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Kids ages 9-14 can explore and investigate the ecosystems of Planet Earth. Bring your own lunch. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 5. $90. 629-0100.

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Rock Lottery Music Workshop — Troubadour Theatre. Write original rock pieces and learn one cover. Concert of what was learned that evening. Ages 12-18. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 5. $75. 401-4833.

TV and Film Acting Class — Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Community Center, 10555 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley. Taught by actor Jimmy Danelli a member of the Screen Actors Guild for more than 40 years. Ages 16 and up. $80 for four weeks. 6-7 p.m. $80. 229-5050.

Lego Club — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Build with Legos. 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 6. Free. 594-5275.

Oro Valley Kids Concert: Instrument Petting Zoo — Children’s Museum, 11015 N. Oracle Road. Interact with musical instruments and then play at the Children’s Museum. 10-11 a.m. Jan. 6. Free. 327-2303.

Model Airplane Make-N-Take — Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road. Student build a snap-together airplane they can take home. Ages 5 and up with an adult. 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 6. $15.50. 574-0462.

Science Saturday: Horses — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Meet and greet a Clydesdale and a miniature horse. Learn about what they do for our community and then pet them. 2-3 p.m. Jan. 6. Free. 594-5200.

NIGHTLIFE

Connie Brannock and Mama Sings Jazz — Cafe a La C’Art, 150 N. Main Ave. Jazz. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 6 and 12. Free. 628-8533.

Nancy & Neil McCallion: Sibling Songbirds — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Brother and sister. American and folk. 7-10 p.m. Jan. 6. Free. 207-2429.

Sexy Salsa Saturdays — Tucson Movement Arts, 1101 N. Wilmot Road. 9 p.m. Jan. 6 to 2 a.m. Jan. 7. $7. Free dance lesson at 9 p.m. 444-0439.

Larry Armstrong and CopperMoon — Nimbus Brewery, 3850 E. 44th St. Americana. 5:30-8 p.m. Jan. 7. Free. 745-9175.

Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz — Public Brewhouse, 209 N. Hoff Ave. Eight rounds of trivia with rotating topics each week. 8-10 p.m. Jan. 8. Free. 775-2337.

OUTDOORS

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.

A Gneiss Walk — Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Enjoy a walk and talk about the geology of the canyon led by a Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalist. 8:30-11 a.m. Jan. 4 and 11. 749-8700.

Birding — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Take a guided walk through the park and along the ponds to see a variety of resident and migratory birds. Ducks should be arriving for the winter and expect to see raptors, sparrows, and many other birds. Loaner binoculars available. Online registration required. 8:30-10 a.m. Jan. and 11. 724-5375.

Guided Tours of the Tumacácori Mission Church and Grounds — Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. Tours may also be available at other times of the day and year. Call ahead or inquire at the visitor center. 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m. 377-5060.

Historic Craft Demonstrations — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. May include: tortilla making, paper flower making, pottery, or O’odham basket weaving, or other art forms. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 4-8, 11 and 12. 377-5060.

Gentle Nature Walk — Sabino Canyon. Learn about the desert on a gentle walk led by a Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalist. 10 a.m.-noon. Jan. 5. 749-8700.

Anza Trail Hike: Tubac to Tumacácori — Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. A ranger-guided walk through nature and history. Meet at Tumacácori, ride the shuttle to Tubac, hike four miles oneway back to the mission. Suitable footwear, water and snacks. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 6. $5. 377-5060.

Birding Tucson Mountain Park — Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road. Join a local birder for a guided walk looking for resident birds as well as seasonal visitors such as rufous-winged sparrows and phainopeplas. Ages 12 and up. Online registration required. 8-10 a.m. Jan. 6. 724-5375.

History Walk: Murray Springs Clovis Site — Murray Springs National Historic Site, Moson Road, Sierra Vista. A docent will lead this walk, explaining the latest hypotheses on how the Clovis people got here, lived, and what happened to them. Suitable footwear. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 6. Donations accepted. 459-2555.

Historic Walk — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. A tour of the historic buildings, corrals and exhibits. Online registration required. 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 6 and 9. 724-5220.

Bird Walk — Environmental Operations Park, Hwy. 90 east of Sierra Vista. A two-hour walk led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory and the Friends of the San Pedro River. Suitable footwear. First-come, first-served basis. 8-11 a.m. Jan. 7. Donations accepted. 459-2555.

Petanque in the Park — Reid Park, 830 S. Country Club Road. Learn and play the French game of petanque. 2-4 p.m. Jan. 7. 664-4133.

Birding — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Join birding expert Jeff Babson to see a wide variety of sparrows, raptors, and the possibility of waterfowl on the newly restored pond. Online registration required. 8:30-10 a.m. Jan. 8. 724-5375.

Birding — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Join a local birding expert to explore the birdlife that inhabits the Arizona Uplands of park. Online registration required. 8-10 a.m. Jan. 9. 724-5375.

Anza Tour — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Learn about Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and the group of Spanish colonial settlers who, in 1775, made their first stop at the ranch. Online registration required. 10-11 a.m. Jan. 10. 724-5220.

Nature Walk: Plants and Wildlife — Sabino Canyon. Easy trails led by a Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalist. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 10. 749-8700.

Restoration Tour — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Take a behind-the-scenes tour with Architectural Preservationist Simon Herbert to examine the processes and materials used in the restoration of the structures. Online registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 10. 724-5220.

Star Party — Saguaro National Park East. An introduction to astronomy and a look at the desert night sky. Telescopes and binoculars available. Reservations required. 7-9 p.m. Jan. 11. 733-5153.

POETRY

Suzanne Hesh: Cursive — University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. Hesh integrates the visual qualities of handwriting into a contemporary textile form. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Feb. 17. Free. 626-3765.

VISUAL ARTS

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Openings

50th Annual Show — Sourthern Arizona Watercolor Guild Art Gallery, 5420 E. Broadway. Jan. 9-Feb. 4. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Jan. 11. 299-7294.

Living River of Words Youth Poetry and Art — Valencia Public Library, 202 W. Valencia Road. Local children share their view of the natural world in this exhibition of award winning poetry and mixed media art. Jan. 8-Feb. 28. 724-5375.

Et Cetera

Everything Bird — Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Including new Madaras bird paintings, bird photography by CJ Hockett, bird images and many gift items. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 4. 615-3001.

Make ’n’ Take-Bottle Cap Jewelry — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Create earrings, pendant, or keychain using bottle caps and printed images. Adults only. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 5. 594-5285.

Community Art Exhibit: Call for Submissions — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. All ages may submit one piece of hangable art, 18” X 18” or smaller. Packets available at Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library. Jan. 6-26. Open House 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 4. 594-5285.

Pottery Trunk Show: Joan Pevarnik and Linda Baker — Desert Artisans’ Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde. See all the mystery that clay reveals. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 6. 722-4412.

Royce Davenport Art Exhibit — Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Repurposing of odd materials into folk art include: sardine tins, devil’s claws, costume jewelry, saguaro ribs, old toys, car parts, and mouse traps. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Jan. 7. 742-6455.

Mosaics 3-Using the Tapestry Method — Upcycle Tucson, 924 W. Grant Road. Learn to use the tapestry mosaic method to create a basic but beautiful wall hanging. Age 16 and up. 2-4:30 p.m. Jan. 11; 10-12:30 p.m. Jan. 12. $59. 445-7694.

Wire Working with Beads — Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. Learn to chain link beads together with wire, make earrings, connecting beads into chain, make a clasp and more. 6-9 p.m. Jan. 11. $35. 623-1003.