CONCERTS
Classical
Tucson Symphony Orchestra: The Story of Babar the Elephant — Leo Rich Theater, 260 S. Church Ave. Based on Jean de Brunhoff’s 1931 popular children’s story of one little elephant’s epic rise from rags to riches. 2-3 and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 24. $17. 882-8585. tucsonsymphony.org.
David Russell, Guitarist — Holsclaw Hall, 1017 N. Olive Road. Spanish guitar. 7-8:45 p.m. Feb. 24; 1-2:45 p.m. Feb. 25. $30. 342-0022. tucsonguitarsociety.org.
Verdi "Requiem" — Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. True Concord with the UA’s Arizona Choir. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 24. $25-$50. 401-2651. trueconcord.org.
Pianist Remi Geniet — Leo Rich Theater. A solo recital of Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky and Ravel for the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music. 3-5 p.m. Feb. 25. $30. 577-3769. arizonachambermusic.org.
UA Presents Welcomes Verdi Requiem — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Classical concert with operatic flair. Features True Concord and UA's Arizona Choir. 3-4:15 p.m. Feb. 25. Tickets start at $20. 621-3341. uapresents.org.
Verdi "Requiem" — Centennial Hall on the UA campus, 1020 E. University Blvd. True Concord with the UA’s Arizona Choir. 3-5 p.m. Feb. 25. $50. 401-2651. trueconcord.org.
Mister Bing's The Supper Club Experience — Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Road. Top musical entertainers in a timeless classic setting, redefining yesterday’s social tradition called “the supper club,” where culinary art is part of the performance. Cabaret entertainment. 5-8 p.m. Feb. 25. $99. 299-1501. haciendadelsol.com.
Bach Prize Finalists Recital — Holsclaw Hall. Four students selected from the UA Bolton Guitar Studies program will play music by JS Bach for David Russell. 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $10. 621-1162. tucsonguitarsociety.org.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Schubert and Brahms: Second Symphonies — Green Valley Recreation West Center, 1111 S. GVR Drive. Pre-show lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 1. $42-$46. 625-0288. gvrec.org.
Xavier Jara — Holsclaw Hall. Classical guitarist. Ages high school and up. 7-8:30 p.m. March 2. $25. 342-0022. tucsonguitarsociety.org.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra: Second Symphonies by Schubert & Brahms — St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7650 Paseo del Norte. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 2. $50-$60. 882-8585. tucsonsymphony.org.
OPERA
Opera Preview — Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Discussion of the opera Barber of Seville, arias will be sung by University of Arizona opera students. Bring your own lunch. Noon-1 p.m. Feb. 23. Free. 327-6857. azogsa.org.
Say Hello to Opera: Opera Preview — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Ave. Discussion of the opera Barber of Seville, arias will be sung by University of Arizona opera students. 3-4 p.m. Feb. 26. Free. 594-5580. azogsa.org.
