Many events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.
Concerts
Classical
Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival — Leo Rich Theatre. Through March 15. Schedule at arizonachambermusic.org /welcome.htm. $25 per event. 791-4101.
Lenten Recital: Sandy Schwoebel, flute — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. Refreshments. 12:15-12:45 p.m. March 12. Donation.
Pima Community College Chorale & College Singers — PCC Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre. Under the direction of Benjamin Sorenson, the Chorale sings "Requiem." The College Singers, a smaller choir, sings French choruses. 7:30-8:30 p.m. March 12. $6.
Bach Marathon: Contemporaries of Bach — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. Jeffrey Campbell on organ with the St. Philip's Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Thomas Cockrell. 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 13. $15; $25 reserved seats. 529- 8412.
A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler — Tucson Music Hall. Soprano Tamra Hayden joins the TSO Pops for A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler. Guest conductor Albert-George Schram. 7:30 p.m. March 13, 14 and 2 p.m. March 15. $23-$61. 882-8585.
Guitarist David Talamante — Rincon Congregational Church, 122 N. Craycroft Road. Includes works by J.S. Bach, John Dowland, Mauro Giuliani, Manuel Ponce, Joaquin Turina, Leo Brouwer. 3-5 p.m. March 14. Free. 745-6237.
From Broadway to Hollywood with Marvin Hamlisch and Joel Grey — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. 8 p.m. March 14. Tickets from $28. 621-3341.
Bach Marathon: Organ a la Carte — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. "Bach's Best" by Jeffrey Campbell. 12:45 p.m. March 15. Donation.
Pianist Stephen Carlson — Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road. Works of Haydn and Beethoven to benefit Tucson Indian Center. 2-3:30 p.m. March 15. Donations. 887-5127.
Tucson Concert Band Spring Concert — Crowder Hall. Under the batons of Herschel Kreloff and Lorelei Conrad. 3-4:30 p.m. March 15. Free. 298-1252.
An Afternoon with Gabriel Ayala — Berger Performing Arts Center. Native American classical guitarist presents benefit for Interfaith Community Services. 3-5 p.m. March 15. $20. 297-2738, Ext. 209.
Joy of Music — Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road. The Symphony Women's Association presents cellist Harvey Wolfe. 11 a.m. March 16. Donations. 882-6653.
Lenten Recital: Arizeder Urreiztieta, bass — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. St. Philip's refreshments. 12:15-12:45 p.m. March 19. Donations. 299-6421.
Mozart, Rossini & Strauss — Canyon del Oro High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 25 W. Calle Concordia. MasterWorks IV concert with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. preconcert chat with conductor; 8 p.m. concert, March 20. $33. 797-3959.
Jazz, World
AzJazz Week — Crowder Hall. The University of Arizona School of Music presents faculty, guests and student ensembles. Call for schedule. March 12. $5-$9. 621-1162.
Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta — Rialto Theatre. Latin dance music. All ages. 8 p.m. March 14. $10.
Etta James and the Roots Band — Centennial Hall. Blues. With Joe Bonamassa. 7:30 p.m. March 18. Tickets from $32-$72.
Rock, Country
Heartbeat — Rincon Country RV Park, 8989 E. Escalante Road. Dance to classic rock. All ages. 7-10 p.m. March 12. $5.50. 886-8431.
Salvador Duran — Plush. Flamenco guitarist. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 12. Free.
Shwayze, LMFAO — Rialto Theatre. Pop. With The Knux, Wale, Silver Medallion. All ages. 8 p.m. March 12. $19 advance; $24 day of show.
The Academy Is . . . — Club Congress. Indie rock. With This Providence, Evan Taubenfeld. All ages. 7 p.m. March 12. $12, at www.ticketweb.com.
Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony — Dunbar Cultural Center, 325 W. Second St. Hip-hop. All ages. 8 p.m. March 13. $20, at www.ticketweb.com. 791-7795.
La Cerca, Upside Down, Golden Alphabet — Club Congress. Rock, indie, pop. 21 and over. 8 p.m. March 13. Free.
Round The House — Montgomery's Beaudry RV Park, 5151 S. Country Club Road. Traditional Irish music. 18 and older. 7-9 p.m. March 13. $10. 294-4009.
Sleepy Sun — Plush. Indie rock. With Larkin Grimm. 21 and over 10:30 p.m. March 13. $6, www.ticketweb.com.
"It's a Great Day for the Irish" Annual Barbershop Harmony Show — Rincon High School auditorium, 421 N. Arcadia Blvd. Tucson Barbershop Experience Chorus and the quartet Masterpiece. Irish music and song. An "afterglow" follows at 6 p.m. at El Parador. 3-5 p.m. March 14. $15-$20. 749-2979.
David Grinney, Ramoth-Gilead and Gideon — GJs Coffeehouse, Northwest Community Friends Church, 5950 N. La Cañada Drive. Contemporary Christian music. Open mic, games, snacks. All ages. 7-10 p.m. March 14. $2. 825-3317.
Fineline Revisited — Surly Wench Pub. Rock, punk. 21 and over. 9 p.m. March 14. $5.
Iration & the Hounds— The Rock. Rock, reggae, dub. All ages, bar with ID. 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. March 14. $8 in advance; $10 door.
Phil Borzillo — Nimbus, Americana, pop, rock. 21 and over. 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 14. $3.
Rockin' Round the Clock — DesertView Performing Arts Center, SaddleBrooke. Dave Sawyer and Daphne Anderson. All ages. 7:30-8:45 p.m. March 14. $20 in advance; $25 door.
The Distortionists, The Relics and Red Crush — Vaudeville Caberet, 110 E. Congress St. Rock and punk. With Michaelson Christiansen. 21 and over. 9 p.m. March 14. $5. 622-3535.
Thee Oh Sees — Plush. Rock and garage rock. With The Fresh and Onlys, The Provocative Whites. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 14. $6, www.ticketweb.com. 798-1298.
Greg Morton With The String Figures — The 17th Street Market. Acoustic hot-pickin' trio. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 14. Free.
Dave Prouty — Club Congress. Americana, Irish. 21 and over. 5 p.m. March 15. Free.
Pendulum — The Rock. Rock. All ages. Bar with ID. 8:30 p.m. March 15. $22, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.
Rocco Deluca and the Burden — Rialto Theatre. Blues-rock, with HoneyHoney. All ages 8 p.m. March 15. $5 in advance; $17 day of show.
Western Music Sampler Series — Old Tucson Studios, Grand Palace Saloon, 201 S. Kinney Road. Dennis Jay. 1 p.m. March 15. Visit OldTucson.com for details. $16.95. 883-0100.
WXSW with Viva Voce — Plush. Indie, stoner rock. With Rafter, Say Hi, Telekinesis. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 15. $8.
Bad Religion — Rialto Theatre. Classic punk rock. All ages. 8 p.m. March 16. $26.
Matthew Reveles, Tugboat and Bread Brick — The Hut. Blues, country, Americana. 21 and over. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. March 16. Free.
WXSW with Elvis Perkins — Club Congress. Folk, indie, Americana music with Delta Spirit, Alela Diane. 21 and over. 7 p.m. March 16. $8.
WXSW with Jason Lytle of Grandaddy — Plush. Indie rock. With The Devil Makes Three, Richard Swift. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 16. $8. 798-1298.
Amber Norgaard — Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites, Fire & Spice patio, 5151 E. Grant Road. Folk singer/songwriter. 21 and over. 6-9 p.m. March 17. Free. 323-6262.
Raul Malo — Rialto Theatre. Country. All ages. 8 p.m. March 17. $19 in advance; $22 day of show.
WXSW with Dusty Rhodes — Club Congress. Rock, Americana, indie with The Blakes and Gliss. 21 and over. 8 p.m. March 17. $8.
WXSW with Great Northern — Plush. Pop, rock, male-female harmonies. With O+S, ... Music Video? 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 17. $8.
Blessthefall — The Rock. Rock and screamo. 7 p.m. March 18. $10.
Courtney Robbins — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Folk, singer/songwriter. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 18. Free. 798-1298.
Black Sheep and Who Dat? — Club Congress. Rap. All ages. Bar with ID. 6 p.m. March 19. $12 in advance; $15 door, www.ticketweb.com.
Gabriel Sullivan of The Fell City Shouts — Plush. Blues, klezmer and traditional country. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 19. Free.
AK1200 — Club Congress. Orlando, Fla.-based drum 'n' bass DJ performs. With guests. 21 and over. 9 p.m. March 20. $10 in advance $12 door, www.ticketweb.com.
Missy Higgins, Justin Nozuka — Rialto Theatre. Ballads and pop/rock. WithTracy Shedd. All ages. 8 p.m. March 20. $19 in advance; $21 day of show.
Model Ford and Gravel Road — Plush. Singer/songwriter plays his Mississippi Delta blues. With Tom Walbank. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 20. $8, www.ticketweb.com.
UPCOMING
Tyrone Wells featuring Keaton Simons, March 22, Club Congress. www.ticketmaster.com
Hillstomp, March 24, Plush. www.ticketweb.com
Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, March 28, Jobing.com Arena, Glendale. www.ticketmaster.com
Paula Nelson, April 9, Club Congress. www.ticketweblcom
Styx, Reo Speedwagon, May 15, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.livenation.com
The Fray, July 14, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.livenation.com
Dance
Ballet Tucson – Dance & Dessert — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. Classical and contemporary works. Dessert at reception. 7:30 p.m. March 13; 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 14; 2 p.m. March 15. $30. 903-1445.
"Tales to be Told" — Zuzi Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Presented by Funhouse Movement Theater. 8 p.m. March 13; 3 p.m. March 14. $11-$13 in advance; $13-$15 at the door. 749-1221.
Farmers markets
Sierra Vista Farmers Market — Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista. Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays. 1-520-378-2973.
Tubac Farmers Market — Plaza de Anza, next to Tubac. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. 398-3177.
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — West Speedway and North Riverview Boulevard, near the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Market: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. Special event: "Bike-to-the-Market," El Grupo youth cycling club offers free bike tune-ups and maintenance tips and maps to customers who ride to the market, 4-6 p.m. March 12. 622-0525.
UA Farmers Market — Main Gate Square, East University Boulevard between North Park and North Euclid avenues. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. No market on March 13, open March 20. 621-4550.
El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue, Downtown. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 326-7810.
Local Harvest Marketplace — 3954 E. Speedway. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 323-5009.
St. Philip's Saturday Farmers Market — St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 603-8116.
Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 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. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.
San Manuel Farmers Market — 801 McNab Parkway, San Manuel. 8-noon Saturdays. 1-520-385-4463.
Bisbee Farmers Market — Vista Park in the Warren District. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 1-520-227-5060.
Tucson Farmers Market — St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 918-9811.
Farmers Market — Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. 622-0525.
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. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays. 625-6551.
Festivals, events
Magic and Music of Ireland — O'Shaughnessy's SteakHouse & Piano Bar, 2200 N. Camino Principal. Magician/illusionists Gene and Charlene O'Collins. Irish songs. Show starts at 7:37 p.m. March 13. $15 show only; $10 show with the purchase of dinner. 296-7464.
Tea Tasting — Seven Cups Fine Teas, 2516 E. Sixth St. Learn about tea from a certified tea master. 3-3:30 p.m. March 13. Free. 881-4072.
"Make Your Own Luck" St. Patrick's Day Event — Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center, 1701 E. Miles St. Lecture and potluck (bring something green or Irish vegetarian). 6-8:30 p.m. March 14. $10. 296-8626.
Dress to Impress — American Dance Studio, 6336 N. Oracle Road. Social dancing. 2-3 p.m. lesson; 3-5 p.m. open dancing. March 14. $10. 219-9556.
International Day — International School of Tucson, 1730 N. First Ave. Food, entertainment and activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14. Free. 406-0552.
Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Festival — Pima Community College Northwest Campus, 7600 N. Shannon Road. Food vendors, artisans, children's activities and music. Info at govac.org. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 15. Free. 797-3959.
Tucson Area Wiccan/Pagan Network Spring Festival — Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St. A "Stuff the Truck" food drive for the Community Food Bank, psychic fair, merchant's marketplace, entertainment, spring equinox rituals. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14. Free. 449-2595.
Wild West Auction — Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. Western, Native American and Southwestern arts, antiques and memorabilia, collectibles and jewelry. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. preview; 2-7 p.m. auction. March 14. Free admission. 390-1466.
Spring Shearing and Open House — Withers Ranch, 4010 W. Palo Seco. Llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14-15. Free. 401-6117.
Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary Fundraiser — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road. Family day with horses, training demos, food and carriage rides. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 14. $5, includes one raffle ticket; free age 15 and under. 749-4026.
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival — Armory Park, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Festival includes kids' play area, food, beer and Celtic items. Info at tucsonst patricksday.com. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. festival; 11 a.m. parade. March 15. Free. 623-9922.
Temple Emanu-El Centennial Celebration — Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road. Walk from the Jewish History Museum at 564 S. Stone Ave. to Temple Emanu-El. Purim Spiel Musical Extravaganza and carnival includes food, rides, and games. 7:45 a.m. walk; 8-10 a.m. pancake breakfast; 10 a.m. carnival. March 15. Free walk and carnival; $5 pancake breakfast. 327-4501.
1800s Vintage Fashion Show — Z Mansion garden courtyard, 288 N. Church Ave. Poetry by Richard Tavenner 6-8:30 p.m. March 18. $15, benefits Southern Arizona Transportation Museum. 623-2223.
Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair — Along North Fourth Avenue between University Boulevard and Ninth Street. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 20-22. Free. 624-5004.
The Arrival of the Railroad in Tucson — Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, 414 N. Toole Ave. The railroad arrived in Tucson March 20, 1880. Event will re-create that morning with costumes, music, living history. 11 a.m. March 20. Free. 623-2223.
Benefit Bake Sale and Health Drive for Primavera Foundation — Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, 13500 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley. Chefs and restaurants host bake sale. 1-4 p.m. March 14. Free. 1-520-878-2612.
Out of Town
Renaissance Festival — East of Apache Junction on U.S. 60. Theater, comedy shows, games, rides, food, and crafts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through March 29. $20 for adults; $10 for kids ages 5-12; under 5 free. 1-520-463-2700. Go online to royalfaires.com for directions and updates.
Fitness
Orienteering Meet: Arizona State Champs at Slavin Gulch — Dragoon Mountains. March 14-15. To register : tucsonorienteeringclub.org
Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub 11K — Oracle State Park, 3820 Wildlife Drive. 9 a.m. March 14. More: home.att.net/~jdmount/index.html
Nightclubs
Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza — 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Ed DeLucia Trio, 7-10 Fridays; live jazz, 7-10 Saturdays. 232-0101.
Angelina's — 12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Live jazz, 6:30 Thursdays; DJ dance music, 10 Saturdays. Bryan Dean, 8:30 March 13. 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.
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.
Bamboo Room — China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Jazz with Edna & Ely, 7-10 Fridays; Dixieland, 6:30-9:30 Tuesdays. 327-6646.
Belushes Bar and Grill — 1118 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 903-9039.
Bluefin Seafood Bistro — 7053 N. Oracle Road. George Howard and Arthur Migliazza, 7 March 13; Amor-Grubic Duo, 7 March 14. 531-8500.
Bo-Jangles Saloon — 5244 S. Nogales Highway. Norteño music, 8 Fridays-Sundays. 889-6161.
Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9:30 March 13 and 20; Nancy McCallion's Wild Irish Revue, 8-12 March 14; The Last Call Girls, 6-8 March 15; Wild Irish Trio, 6-9 March 17. 690-0991.
Brat's Bar & Grill — 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Live music, 9-1 Fridays. 578-0341.
Bum Steer — 1910 N. Stone Ave. DJ music, Thursdays; live music, Fridays; DJ music, Saturdays; open mic, Sundays. 884-7377.
Cactus Moon Cafe — 5470 E. Broadway. DJ music, 9 Saturdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays; DJ music, 9 Wednesdays. 748-0049.
Casino del Sol — 5655 W. Valencia Road. Smoking Section Band, 9 March 14. 838-6729.
Che's Lounge — 350 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 10:30-2 Saturdays. 623-2088.
Chicago Bar — 5954 E. Speedway. Neon Prophet, March 12, 14 and 19; Whole Lotta Zep, March 13; 22 Black, March 15; Green Street, March 16; Rowdies, March 17; Bad News Blues, March 18; Johnny Supersonic, March 20. All shows at 9. 748-8169.
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. Jazz with Jeff Lewis and Friends, 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. Stefan George, March 13; Leila Lopez, March 14; Phil Borzillo, March 20. All shows at 7. 884-9289.
Doubletree — 445 S. Alvernon Way, 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 — 6310 E. Broadway. DJ music, 10-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 745-1922.
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; Salsarenge and DJ Johnny Bongo, 10-2 on alternating Saturdays. 881-2744.
Expresso Drini — 12120 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. Desert Bluegrass jam, 3-5 March 15. 760-0745.
Famous Sam's — 3010 W. Valencia Road. DJ music, 8 Fridays and Saturdays. 883-8888.
Famous Sam's — 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. Shell Shock, 9 March 13; Megan's Law, 9 March 14. 296-1245.
Famous Sam's — 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. Greg Spivey, 9 March 13. 292-0492.
Hacienda del Sol — 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Live music, 6:30 Thursdays-Sundays. 529-3500.
Hideout — 3000 S. Mission Road. Live Mexican and Tex-Mex music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 791-0515.
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.
Kingfisher Bar & Grill — 2564 E. Grant Road. Larry Redhouse, 9 March 14; George Howard and Arthur Migliazza, 9 March 16. 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, 7-9 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, March 12 and 19; Mr. Boogie Woogie, March 13; Roadhouse, March 14; Beau Renfro and the All Star Band, March 20. All shows at 8. 825-9907.
Level Lounge — 4280 N. Campbell Ave. DJ music, 9 Wednesdays; DJ Sonario, 9 Thursdays; DJ John Haze, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; DJ Amril, 11 Sundays. "Get Lucky" party with DJ Chris Garcia, 9 March13. 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.
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.
Maynard's Market — 400 N. Toole Ave. Gerry Glombecki, 8-11 March 14. 545-0577.
McMahon's Prime Steakhouse — 2959 N. Swan Road. Piano music, 7-10 Mondays-Saturdays and 6-9 Sundays, in the piano lounge. 327-2333.
Midtown Bar & Grill — 4915 E. Speedway. Megan's Law, 9 March 13. 327-2011.
The Mint — 3540 E. Grant Road. Cuban Salsa Band, 8:30 Saturdays. 881-9169.
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.
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 Pueblo Grille — 60 N. Alvernon Way. Jazz with Pete Swan Trio, 7-10 Sundays. 326-6000.
Oracle Inn Steakhouse & Lounge — 305 E. American Ave., Oracle. Greg Spivey, 8 March 20. 1-520-896-3333.
Pearl — 445 W. Wetmore Road. Robert Moreno Band, 8:30 Wednesdays; DJ dance music, 5-1 Thursdays, 5-2 Fridays-Sundays. 888-8084.
Ra Sushi Bar Restaurant — 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Totally '80s Night, 8-midnight Thursdays. 615-3970.
Red Room at Grill — 100 E. Congress St. Grupo Sonido, March 12; Tom Walbank, Aurelia's Mystery Band With No Name, March 13; Writer, Hotel St. George, Lights On, March 14; DJs Buttafly and Scratchy Record Show, March 17; Fell City Shouts, March 18; DJs Sleepy Cheeks and Sassafras, March 19; Will Elliott, Porter, Joe Pollack, March 20. All shows at 10. 623-7621.
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.
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 March 17. 877-8100.
Sullivan's Steakhouse — 1785 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6 nightly. Todd Mellor, 7 Wednesdays. 299-4275.
Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road. In the Gold Room: Joe Bourne, 6:30 Wednesdays; and 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. 323-8830.
Outdoors
Events are free or free with park admission unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional.
Tracing Anza's Trail: A Photographer's Journey — Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Nina Egerts speaks. Reservations required. Noon and 2 p.m. March 12. 622-6014.
Night Walk — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Easy two-hour walk. Call for reservations. 7 p.m. March 13. 733-5153.
Sabino Canyon Spring Hikes — Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Hike the Phoneline Trail to Blackett Ridge Trail. A difficult 6.2-mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,700 feet. Allow 3.5-4 hours. Meet at the visitor center ramada. 8 a.m. March 13. 546-7521.
Buffelgrass Weed Pull — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Meet at the Visitor Center, then carpool to the work site. Bring water and gloves. Call ahead to 733-5187 or sign up at the visitor center. 8 a.m.-noon. March 14. 733-5153.
Come Learn Your Green Things — Green Things, 3235 E. Allen Road. Winter horticulture series. Q&A and plant diagnosis included. Call for weekly topic. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 28. 299 9471.
Driving Skills for Life — City of Tucson Public Safety Training Academy, 10001 S. Wilmot Road. Newly licensed drivers, age 16-18, can sign up for one of four driver-training sessions. Register at www.drivingskillsforlife.com; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. March 14 and 15. 1-888-987-8765.
Gardening for Butterflies & Habitat Restoration — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. How to attract butterflies.Registration required. 1-2:30 p.m. March 14. $15. 326-9686,
Historical Tour of Agua Caliente Park — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 14. 615-7855.
Men and Women of the Old Hat Mining District, 1890-1990 — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Speaker is historian Renee Ross. 3-4 p.m. March 14. 733-5158.
Summer Vegetable Gardening — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Soil, sun, water and other factors. Registration required. 1-3 p.m. March 14. $20; $15 TBG members. 326-9686.
Tucson Mountain Park Birding Walk — Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Call for meeting location. 8-9:30 a.m. March 14. 615-7855.
Camels on the Arizona Frontier — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. 1-2 p.m. March 15. 615-7855.
Ethics of Driving for Teens: "You're Driving Me Nuts" — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3484 E. River Road. For teens age 15-16 and a parent or significant adult. Reservations required. 2-5 p.m. March 15. $5 per family. 577-9393.
Desert Spring Nature Walk — Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste. Pima County naturalist Meg Quinn leads this walk. 8-10 a.m. March 18. 615-7855.
Poetry
2009 International Language Poetry Celebration — Tucson High Magnet School auditorium, 400 N. Second Ave. Readings by student poets and competition finalists in English and Native languages. 4-6 p.m. March 14. Free. 325-8688.
Screenings
Mondo Monday — 3233 E. Speedway. "The Beast That Killed Women" (1965). 8 p.m. March 16. $2. 795-0844.
"Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People" — Ward 6 office, 3202 E. First St. Examines the days of silent film to today's blockbusters. Presented by 911 Truth-Tucson. 6:30 p.m. March 18. Free. 403-5118.
Shopping
Fine Art and Craft Show — Continental Shopping Plaza, Interstate 19 and Continental Road, Green Valley. Metal art, paintings, photography, clay, glass, wood, home décor. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 12-13. Free. 1-928-634-6692.
Annual Spring Market — Green Valley Village, 101 S. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley. Arts and crafts, community service info, pet paw-rade, entertainment and a farmers market. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 13-14. Free. 625-6551.
Art and Craft Show — Ike's Market in Rancho Vistoso, 13005 N. Oracle Road. Home décor, metal art, gifts and toys. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 13-14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 15. Free. 241-2491.
Antiques Appraisal Day — Oracle Historical Society and Acadia Ranch Museum, 825 Mount Lemmon Road, Oracle. Appraisers offer opinion of value. Antiques, collectibles and photos of large furniture considered. No jewelry. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14. $20 for three items; $2 spectators. 1-520-896-9609.
Rummage Sale — Rincon/University High School, 421 N. Arcadia Blvd. Benefits Rincon/University High School choir. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14. Free. 232-5831.
Theater
"Leading Ladies" — Marroney Theatre, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Arizona Repertory Theatre production of comedy by Ken Ludwig about money, motivation and mistaken identities. Mature themes. 7:30 p.m. March 12-13; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 14; 7:30 p.m. March 26-28; 1:30 p.m. March 29. $28. 621-1162.
"Inspecting Carol" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Comedy by Daniel Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre. Post-show reception March 14. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, March 12-April 19. $14-$17. 327-4242.
"Nijinsky's Last Dance" — Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. One man show delves into the psyche of dance great Vaslav Nijinsky. Brief nudity. 7:30 p.m. March 12; 8 p.m. March 13-14; 3 p.m. March 15. $25. 882-9721.
"Somebody/Nobody" — Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Comedy about Hollywood and fame. Arizona Theatre Company premiere the Jane Martin play. Preview: 7:30 p.m. March 12. Regular shows: 7:30 p.m. March 13; 8 p.m. March 14; 2 and 7 p.m. March 15; 7:30 p.m. March 17; 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 18; through March 28. $26-$50. 622-2823.
"The Ballad of Two-Gun McGraw, or Just Horsin' Around" Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through March 28. 6:30 p.m. March 14 performance is fundraiser for Christ Child Society. Call for additional matinees. $18. 886-9428.
"Stage Door" — Canyon del Oro High School Black Box Theatre, 25 W. Calle Concordia. Presented by the Oro Valley Theatre Group. 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, through March 28. $10. 603-9351.
"Steel Magnolias" — Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. Women talk about their lives, loves and tragedies. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 22. $12. 622-6973.
"The Royal Family" — Top Hat Theatre, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. The Cavendish family reigns on the Broadway stage. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, through March 22. $16. 326-6800.
"King Arthur" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. All Together Theatre presents this tale of the Knights of the Round Table. 1-2 p.m. Sundays, through April 5. $5-$8. 327-4242.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" — Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. Presented by Desert Christian High School. 7:30 p.m. March 19-20; 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 21; 2 p.m. March 22. $15. 298-5817.
"Immortal Longings: An Argument Erupts Among Shakespeare's Greatest Women" — Zuzi Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Rogue Theatre presents. Tickets at www.theroguetheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, March 19-April 5. $20; March 19 preview $15; Pay-what- you-will nights March 26, April 2. 551-2053.
"This Property is Condemned" — Zuzi Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Rogue After Curfew presents Tennessee Williams' one-act play. 10-11 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, March 19-April 4. $10; $5 discount for "Immortal Longings" patrons. 551-2053.
"The Wedding Singer" — Rincon/University High School auditorium, 421 N. Arcadia Ave. Musical. 7 p.m. March 20-21. $7 door, $5 in advance. 440-0139.
Visual arts
Exhibits opening through March 20.
Borealis Arts — 6530 E. Tanque Verde Road. "UnRealism," Joshua Smith's paintings, March 13-April 30. Reception: 5-8 p.m. March 13. 885-2157.
Eric Firestone Gallery — 4425 N. Campbell Ave. "Early Arizona," paintings dating back to 1880s, March 12-May 2. 577-7711.
Jane Hamilton Fine Art — 1825 E. River Road. "Seventeenth Anniversary Spring Show," group exhibit, March 14-28. Reception: noon-5 p.m. March 14. 529-4886.
Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop — 218 E. Sixth St. "¡Fuerte!" acrylic and oil paintings and sculpture, March 14-April 25. Reception: 7-10 p.m. March 14. 881-5335.
The Tang Gallery — 32 Main St., Bisbee. Dael Patton's works in acrylic paint, gels, charcoal, pastels and cloth, March 14-April 16. Reception: 3-5 p.m. March 14. 1-520-432-5824.
Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "Pencil Persuasion: Arizona Colored Pencil Society," March 12-May 17. 742-6455.
Wilde Meyer Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. "Collector's Choice," bronzes and paintings by Linda Carter Holman, Jim Budish, Ka Fisher, Barbara Gurwitz and Jim Nelson, March 12-April 8. Reception: 5-7 p.m. March 12. 615-5222.
Ongoing
Adobe Gallery — Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. "4Artists." charcoal drawings, encaustic, acrylic and oil paintings, through March 29. 1-520-623-6732.
Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. "Birds With an Attitude," paintings, through April 1. 749-3718.
Aldea de Artisticas — Historic Lowe House, 14 Cale Iglesia, Old Town Tubac. "Desert Color — Lois Griffel Arizona Impressions," oils, through March 15. 1-520-245-9222.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — 2021 N. Kinney Road. "Art Institute Instructor Invitational," mixed media, through March 29. 883-1380.
Arizona State Museum — 1013 E. University Blvd. "Circle of Life: Katsina Imagery in Hopi Basketry," through July 3. 623-8381.
Art Gallery — 1122 N. Stone Ave. "Kyle Johnston: Wood Assemblages," through March 21. 624-7099.
Artist of the Month Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. "Pieces of Three: Art by Three Generations," through April 6. 748-1551.
Azora Gallery — 2870 E. Skyline Drive. "Improvisations," works by painter Barbara Rogers, through April 11. 577-5111.
Bears' Path Gallery — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. Oil paintings and sculpture, through March 14. 760-1416.
Blue Raven Gallery & Gifts — Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave. "Whimsical Works," juried exhibition, through March 14. 623-1003.
Campus Christian Center Art Gallery — University of Arizona campus, 715 N. Park Ave. "Eclectic Acrylics," through March 13. 623-7575.
Central School Project — 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. "Bail Out," mixed-media works, through March 15. 1-520-432-4866.
Conrad Wilde Gallery — 210 N. Fourth Ave. "Fourth Annual Encaustic Invitational," more than 20 artists, through March 28. 622-8997.
Contreras Gallery — 110 E. Sixth St. "External Inspiration," paintings by Issa Mirazo, through March 28. 398-6557.
Dada Contemporary — 439 N. Sixth Ave. "Apache Chronicles," mixed media artwork by Douglas Miles, through March 28. 275-9952.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun — 6300 N. Swan Road. "Way of the Cross," 15 oil paintings, through April 17. 299-9191.
Details Art & Design — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Ceramic animals by Andree Richmond, through March 31. 577-1995.
The Drawing Studio — 33 S. Sixth Ave. "Young@Art," works by tutors and students in Outreach Art Tutoring for Seniors, through March 28. 620-0947.
Etherton Gallery — 135 S. Sixth Ave. "Translations," drawings and paintings,through April 11. 624-7370.
Gallery at 6th & 6th — 439 N. Sixth Ave. Oil paintings and works on paper through March 28. 903-0650.
Holy Joe Studio — 1124 N. Stone Ave. "The Art of Now: Lowbrow," oil paintings and bronze sculptures, through May 2. 624-7099.
Joseph Gross Gallery — 1030 N. Olive Road. "Spheres," works of visiting artists from Japan and China, through April 7. 626-4215.
La Pilita Museum — 420 S. Main Ave. "Southern Arizona Watercolor Exhibit," through March 27. Reception: 2-4 p.m. March 14. 882-7454.
Lionel Rombach Gallery — 1031 N. Olive Road. "Nameless"by John Thornton, through March 15. 626-4215.
Long Gallery, Academy Village — 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. "On the Road," acrylic paintings on steel by Mike Elsass, through May 22. 647-7264.
Lulubell Toy Bodega — 439 N. Sixth Ave. "I Poop Rainbows" mixed media, through March 28. 622-5858.
Mountain Shadow Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive."Merlin & Shana Zimmerman Art Show," through April 18. through March 15. 577-6301.
Northern Trust — 3450 E. Sunrise Drive. "Empire 100 Western Art Show and Sale," through March 13. 1-888-364-2829.
Philabaum Glass Studio and Gallery — 711 S. Sixth Ave. "Let the Good Times Roll," Murrini roll-ups by Paul Anders-Stout, through April 30. 884-7404.
Platform Gallery — 439 N. Sixth Ave. Acrylic paintings by Jesse Wood, Doug Truth and Brad Nuorala, through April 18. 882-3886.
Stellar Vision — 3721 E. 37th St. Spacescapes carved from stone through April 7. 571-0877.
Stone Dragon Studio — 1126 N. Stone Ave. "African & African-American Arts & Artists: The Past & the Future," paintings, sculpture and ethnographic art, through March 14. 624-7099
Temple Gallery — 330 S. Scott Ave. "Nancy Tokar Miller: Paintings," works on paper, through April 1. 624-7370.
Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "Prickly Portraits: Cacti and Succulents in Art," mixed media, through April 25. In the Tea Room: works by painter/colorist Grace Calterone, through April 30. 742-6455.
Tubac Center of the Arts — 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. Arizona Aqueous National Juried Exhibition, through March 22. 1-520-398-2371.
Tucson International Airport — 7150 S. Tucson Blvd. Centre Pointe Gallery: "From Earth to the Universe," 25 large-scale astronomical images, through March 25. 573-8187.
UA Museum of Art — 1031 N. Olive Road. "In Retrospect," paintings by Nancy Tokar Miller, through April 5. 621-7567.
Union Gallery — UA Student Union Memorial Center, Third Floor, 1303 E. University Blvd. "BFA Exhibition 2009," mixed media of more than 50 artists, through March 27. Artist talk: 5-7 p.m. March 24. 621-6142.
Ward 6 Gallery — 3202 E. First St. "Spring Fling,"mixed media by members of the Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona, through April 30. 615-6000.
Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library — 7800 N. Schisler Drive. "Tucson River of Words," art by youth ages 5-18, through March 24. 615-7855.
Womankraft Art Gallery — 388 S. Stone Ave. "Ripples, Rain, Reflections," mixed media, through March 28. 629-9976.
ETC.
Gallery Row Art Walk — Gallery Row, 3001 E. Skyline Drive. 5-7:30 p.m. March 12. 577-6301.
Tucson Artists' Open Studios — 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14-15. For map to participating studios, go to www.tucsonopenstudios.com. 319-2322.
"Bisbee After Five" Art Walk— PanTerra Gallery, 54 Brewery Ave., Bisbee. 5-8 p.m. March 14. Free. 1-520-432-3320.
Maxed Art presents "The Sound of Paint 2" — The influence of music on visual art and visual art on music. 6:30 p.m. March 14-15, $5, at Dinneware Artspace, 264 E. Congress St., 319-2322.
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.
