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Auditions

Arizona Onstage Productions — Basis School, 3825 E. Second St. Open-call audition for "The Full Monty." Call for time. 12:30-4 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. 270-3332.

Auditions for holiday production of "Maricela de la Luz Lights the World" — Randolph Center, Performing Arts Building Auditorium, 200 S. Alvernon Way. Auditioning for two men and two women; a girl about 11 and boy about 10, preferably Latino and bilingual. Free. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 7-8. 631-9976.

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra — Northwest Neighborhood Center, 2160 N. Sixth Ave. Seeking string, woodwind and percussion musicians. Call for audition. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. 743-2347.

Concerts

Lissa Staples — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Vocalist performs. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Free. 647-0980.

University of Arizona Philharmonic Orchestra — Crowder Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Season kickoff features works of Beethoven, Fidelio, Dvorák and more. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Free. 621-2998.

"Macbeth" — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Arizona Opera presents Guiseppe Verdi's drama. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7; 2 p.m. Oct. 8. $29-$106. 293-4336 or 321-1000.

Just for Kids Concert — Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. "An Animal Treasure Hunt" features the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet. Come dressed as an animal or bring a fuzzy friend. 10 and 11:15 a.m. Oct. 7. $2 suggested donation. 882-8585.

Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra — St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo del Norte. Season opener with special guest Steven Moeckel; featuring the works of Dvorák, Grantham and Bruch. Presented by Greater Oro Valley Arts Council. 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 8. $15. 323-7166.

Tucson Concert Band — Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N Craycroft Road. Under the direction of Herschel Kreloff, the band will perform works including "Zampa Overture," music from "Guys and Dolls" and several marches. The Christ Church Choir will also perform. 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Free. 229-3638.

The Ten Tenors — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. The classically trained, all-Australian singing group will perform opera, pop, rock and more. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10-12; 8 p.m. Oct. 13; 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 14; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15. $22-$54. 791-4101.

Michael Becker — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Music faculty member performs a recital, featuring the tenor and bass trombone; accompanied by pianist Marie Sierra. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11. $6; discounts available. 206-6986.

Arizona Bass Players Festival — UA School of Music, at North Park Avenue and East Speedway. 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Holsclaw Hall: faculty artist Patrick Neher, guest artist Larry Gray and graduate students from the UA Double Bass Studio in a program of classical, theatrical and improvised music. 7:30 p.m. Oct 13, Crowder Hall: featuring former Cincinnati Symphony bassist, publisher and recording artist Frank Proto and University of North Texas professor Jeff Bradetich. Solo and ensemble music of various eras and genres. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Crowder Hall: featuring Chicago jazz bassist Larry Gray and bassist Todd Johnson. Oct. 13-15: Master classes, warm-ups and rotational workshops throughout the day. Registration required at www.arizonabassplayers.org or 621-5822. Concerts: $11; discounts available. 621-1162.

Todd Hammes: Pueblo Percussion Goes Global — Tohono Chul Park Performance Garden, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. A multipiece tool and drum ensemble blends Western contemporary and world music. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 12. $12; $6 TCP members. 742-6455.

Tucson Guitar Society monthly performance — Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Michael Lich and Robbie Matheson perform works for guitar and bass. 7-8 p.m. Oct. 12. Free. 203-8018.

Pima Community College Wind Ensemble — Pima Community College Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Under the direction of Mark Nelson; also features performances by three small ensembles. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 12. $6; discounts available. 206-6986

Sunyatta Jazz and Blues Trio — Ric's Cafe, 5605 E. River Road. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 6. Free. 577-7272.

Carol Evans and Saravá! — Hacienda del Sol, dining room, 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol. Brazilian jazz and bossa. All ages. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. 529-3500."Round Trip Big Band" concert - UA Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Road.

Tucson Jazz Society's Lifetime Achievement Award Concert — UA Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Road. Featuring Marilyn Harris. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Tickets available at the door or in advance through Tucson Jazz Society, Hear's Music and all Bookman's outlets. 903-1265

Beatnik Dream Vacation — Best Western, 333 W. Drachman St. Latin/jazz/rock combo. 7 p.m. Oct. 5. 791-7551.

Pepe Aguilar — Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. Tejano. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 5. $47.50-$105 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. Casino box office: 393-2799.

Live — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Rock. With opening act TBA. Tickets online at www.livenation.com. To charge by phone or for information, call the Rialto Theatre box office. 7:15 p.m. Oct. 5. $32. 740-1000.

Jose Saavedra — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. A combination of Latin-American song and the musical genre known as Nueva Canción. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Free. 798-1298.

Alps of the New South Wales — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. With music video. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 6. $5. 331-1442.

The Warriors and Murder Victim — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 6. $8. 358-4287.

Venus Demars, Namoli Brennet and the Insignificant Others — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Tucson Roller Derby presents the "Wheelies," annual roller derby awards show. 21 and over. 7 p.m. Oct. 6. $5. 622-8848.

Pete Morton and Grains of Sand — F.O.P. Lodge "The Lodge on Dodge," 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. British singer/songwriter Morton performs, followed by the debut performance of Grains of Sand. Presented by Green Fire. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. $10. 795-2101.

Tejano Showcase — Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Tejano. With Ruben Vela, the Legends featuing Freddy Martinez, Agustine Ramirez and Sunny Asuna and Lil Joe y La Familia. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. $35 general admission, $40 reserved seating through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. Casino box office: 883-1700.

The String Figures — Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Original acoustic music featuring local-grown Newgrass recording artists the String Figure as part of the ongoing "Locals Only" concert series. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Oct. 6. $10 in advance, at the Fox Theatre's box office, or through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. Fox box office: 624-1515.

Donovan Frankenreiter — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Rock. All ages. 8 p.m. Oct. 6. $15. 740-1000.

José Feliciano — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. UApresents features the legendary guitarist performing Latin and folk rock. Tickets online at uapresents.org/ticketing. 8 p.m. Oct. 6. $18-$53. 621-3341.

Lisa Otey — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Blues and jazz. With Diane Van Deurzen. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 8-10 p.m. Oct. 6. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Crash Davis — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Acoustic folk, old country. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6. $4. 745-9175.

Shark Pants and Staircase Wit — Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave. Punk rock. With special guest. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Oct. 6. $5. 882-0009.

Will Elliot — The Monkey Box, 100 N. Stone Ave. Folk/pop. All ages. 9-11 p.m. Oct. 6. Free. 623-3500.

The Spores — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Electronica rock. With Musica Obscura and the Daring Few. 21 and over. 9:45 p.m. Oct. 6. $5; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Tucson Idol — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. The winner of four semifinal singing competitions is crowned. 2 p.m. Oct. 7. $8. 886-9428.

Klezmopolitans — 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Klezmer and Jewish music with jazz standards. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. 624-8821.

Allen Frizzell concert — The Cool Church West, 4950 W. Pima Farms Road. Frizzell, from Nashville, is the brother of legendary Lefty Frizzell. Allen performs with his son, Jeff. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. 579-6432.

Pete Morton — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. British roots music. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Tejano Showcase — Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Tejano. With Big Circo, Los Palominos, Jay Perez and Happy the Comedian. All ages. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. $35 general admission, $40 reserved seating. Box office: 883-1700.

Fall Club Crawl — Oct. 7. See full schedule on Page 5. Wristbands: $8 in advance; $10 day of show.

Pigeon John — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Rap. With Busdriver and Akrobatik. All ages. 9 p.m. Oct. 7. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. 884-0874.

Bobby Bare Jr. — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Alternative country. With Loveland and Jon Rauhouse Trio. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Oct. 7. $7. www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

REO Speedwagon — Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. Classic rock. All ages. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 7 p.m. Oct. 8. $30 advance; $35 day of show. Casino box office:393-2799.

Jazz jam session with Matt Mitchell — French Quarter, 3146 E. Grant Road. Jazz guitarist Mitchell hosts Jazz Piano Month in October at the French Quarter. 8 p.m. Free. 318-4767.

The Blue Van, Aberdeen City and Electric Six — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Mixture of garage, punk, new wave and metal. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Oct. 9. $10. www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Will Elliott, Serpe and Andrew Collberg — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Pop, rock and folk. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Scars of Tomorrow — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. With Minus My Thoughts, Heartfelt Confessions and the Double Helix. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 10. $10. 358-4287.

James McMurtry and the Heartless Bastards — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Rock. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Oct. 10. $10. 622-8848.

Mosquitos — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Brazilian pop and indie rock. With Oppenheimer. All ages. 9 p.m. Oct. 10. $8. 884-0874.

Asobi Seksu, The Lymbyc System and Subtle — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Shoegaze, experimental. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Oct. 10. $6. www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Michael Serpe — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Serpe plays acoustic progressive original material. Joined by special guest performers. 21 and over. 9-midnight Oct. 11. Free. 623-3200.

All Rock Congress Libre — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Rock. Mozart's Sister, Jumper, the Gunrunners. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Oct. 11. Free. 622-8848.

Luca — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Desert indie rock. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Free. 798-1298.

Blues — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. With ABL. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 12. $5. 331-1442.

Santa Cruz River Band — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Hoot@The Hut continues with this local progressive folk/bluegrass band. Hosted by the Determined Luddites. 21 and over. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 12. $3. 623-3200.

The Hold Steady — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Classic and indie rock. With Sean Na Na. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 12. $10. 622-8848.

Mat Kearney — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Pop. With Griffin House. All ages. 8 p.m. Oct. 12. $15 in advance; $16 day of show. 740-1000.

Ghostland Observatory — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Electro punk. All ages. 9 p.m. Oct. 12. $8. 884-0874.

Voodoo Organist, Fukuisan Go! and Anatomical Snuffbox — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Gothic, blues, jazz. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Oct. 12. $4. www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Al Raitano — SaddleBrooke, DesertView Performing Arts Theater, 39900 Clubhouse Drive. Singer/ comedian performs with the Steve Gold Trio. Tickets can be purchased at 818-1000 or at www. saddlebrookemvcountryclub.com. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $17. 818-1000.

Hit the Lights, All Time Low, Pistolita, Envy on the Coast — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 13. $10. 358-4287.

Soul Asylum — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Rock. 21 and over outdoor concert. 7 p.m. Oct. 13. $15. 622-8848.

John Coinman — F.O.P. Lodge "The Lodge on Dodge," 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Singer/songwriter performs folk, roots songs. Presented by Green Fire. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $10. 795-2101.

Second Wind — Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road. Phil Borzillo and Dick Furlow perform blues and folk. Bring a lawn chair. All ages. 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 13. Minimum two-item purchase required. 663-5282.

Memorial Show for Jason Blood — Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave. Left for Dead and Koffin Kats. Rock. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Oct. 13. $5. 882-0009.

Sol*Illaquists of Sound — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Hip-hop with a jazz twist. All ages. 9 p.m. Oct. 13. $10. 884-0874.

Steven Earle — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Acoustic roots rock. With Allison Moorer. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Oct. 13. $26 reserved seat; $24 reserved balcony. 740-1000.

The Rosano Bros — The Monkey Box, Pioneer Plaza, 100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 102. Jazz. All ages. 9-11 p.m. Oct. 13. Free. 623-3500.

The Wyatts — Frog & Firkin, 874 E. University Blvd. Performing on the patio. 9 p.m. Oct. 13. 623-7507.

Dragon Force — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Heavy metal. With All That Remains and Horse the Band. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5. $15. 1-480-829-0607.

Goody Fest featuring Hatebreed — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Heavy metal. With Black Dahlia Murder, Napalm Death, Exodus, First Blood and Despised Icon. All ages. 5 p.m. Oct. 6. $17. 1-480-829-0607.

Kenny Loggins — Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Pop rock. All ages. 8 p.m. Oct. 6. $40-$72. 1-480-644-6500.

Atomic Punk — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Rock. A tribute to early Van Halen. With Soul Honey, Young Guns and Old Fasion Assassin. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7. $12. 1-480-829-0607.

Celtic Frost — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Heavy metal. With SunnO))) and Servile Sect. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. $25. 1-480-829-0607.

Kenny Rogers — Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Country pop. all ages. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. $40-$80. 1-480-644-6500.

Citizen Cope — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Alternative pop. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9. $15. 1-480-829-0607.

Sugarcult — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Indie rock. With the Spill Canvas, Halifax, Maxeen and So They Say. All Ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 10. $15. 1-480-829-0607.

Jack Ingram — Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. Blue-collar, country rock. 21 and over. 8 p.m. Oct. 10. $14 in advance through www.livenation.com. 1-480-970-0500.

Buckcherry and Crossfade — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Hard rock. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11. $23. 1-480-829-0607.

Thrice — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Hardcore indie rock. With These Arms Are Snakes and Planes Mistaken for Stars. All ages. 6 p.m. Oct. 12. $16.50. 1-480-829-0607.

MOFRO — Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Jam rock. With Papa Mali. 21 and over. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12. $15.

DeVotchKa — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 13. $13. 1-480-829-0607.

Big & Rich, Oct. 28, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Michael Schenker, Oct. 16, Martini Ranch, Scottsdale. www.ticketmaster.com

Steve Miller Band, Nov. 4, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Joan Baez, Oct. 20, Fox Theatre. www.ticketmaster.com

Aventurera, Oct. 20, Dodge Theatre. www. ticketmaster.com

Coco Montoya, Oct. 21, Vaudeville Cabaret. www.ticketmaster.com

Kinky, Oct. 23, Club Congress. www.ticketmaster.com

Dance

Funhouse Movement Theater — DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road. "Dance in the Park" features selections from choreographers Thom Lewis and Lee Anne Hartley. Tucson's Theatrical Mime Theatre also performs. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-8. Free. 749-1221.

Tango Fire — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. UApresents features a tango show from Buenos Aires. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. $21-$47; discounts available. 621-3341.

Farmers markets

Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — Santa Cruz River Park (on west bank of river), between West Speedway and West St. Mary's Road. 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525.

El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue, Downtown. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. 326-7810.

Farmers Market at the University of Arizona — West end of the UA mall, in front of the Student Union. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. 621-4550.

High Desert Farmers and Artisans Market — Robert Raikes Gallery, 3171 E. Everett St., Catalina. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 358-2358.

Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 918-9811.

Plaza Palomino Saturday Market — 2970 N. Swan Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 320-6344.

Rincon Valley Farmers Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, four miles east of Saguaro National Park. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.

Civano Artisans and Farmers Market — Civano Nursery, 5301 S. Houghton Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 722-1912.

St. Philip's Plaza Farmers Market — 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 8 a.m.-noon 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. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays. 326-7810.

Festivals/events

Nightfall: Dark Asylum — Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road. Three haunted walk-throughs, all-new live shows featuring Hollywood-style makeup and special effects. This month: 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; 6 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 6-10 p.m. Oct. 30-31. $20.95; $17.95 ages 4-11, discounts available. 883-0100, Ext. 326.

Rex Allen Days — Town of Willcox. Take Interstate 10 south to Exits 336 and 344, about 80 miles east of Tucson. Activities include golf tournament, carnival, parade, country fair, rodeo, turtle race, softball tournaments, cowboy dances and a county music concert. Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum, 1-520-384-4583. For schedule visit online at rexallendays.com. Activities, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6; 7 a.m.-midnight Oct. 7; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 8. Prices vary; most events are free. 1-520-384-2272.

The Great Southwest Oktoberfest — Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Benefits the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Activities include arts and crafts, live music, German food and Oktoberfest beer. 4-11 p.m. Oct. 6; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 7; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 8. $3; $2 seniors and children. 795-3434.

Tucson Culinary Festival — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. Reserve Tasting: 7-10 p.m., Canyon Café, Oct. 6, $120 advance, $140 at door. Grand Tasting: 6-9 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Oct. 7, $80 advance, $100 at door. Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim session; 4:30 p.m., Oct. 7, $25. New Orleans brunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Oct. 8, $65 purchased in advance, by 622-0525, Ext. 215. Food Fight: Copper Chef Challenge: 2 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Oct. 8, $25. Online at www.tucsonculinaryfestival.com. Package discounts available. 488-8601 or 622-0525, Ext. 21.

35th annual Art in the Park — Veterans' Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. The premier art event of Sierra Vista, with 222 vendors. This juried show includes original artwork, furniture, jewelry, clothing and sculpture. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct 7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct 8. Free. 1-800-288-3861.

Cienega Corridor Pioneer Day - A Celebration of Conservation Successes — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, La Posta Quemada Ranch, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Mesquite milling (bring your dried mesquite beans and take away some nutritious flour), games, and adobe-making projects for kids. Nature and culture fair with booths, presentations, nature walks and demonstrations; and wagon rides, arena events, entertainment and food. Donate a can of food to the Rincon Valley Food Bank and get $1-$2 discount. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 7. Free with park admission of $5 per vehicle of up to six people. 647-7121.

Oktoberfest on Mount Lemmon — Mount Lemmon Ski Valley — German food, beer, music by the Norm Seiss Band and dancing by the Tucson Ethnic Dance Ensemble, plus chair lift rides. 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7-8; Oct. 14-15. Event is free; $3 parking. 576-1400 or 576-1321.

Vintage Bisbee Wine Festival — Historic Old Bisbee. An evening of wine, food and music. Sample more than 50 wines, including new Bisbee wine from Fountaine Cellars. Vintage Bisbee is sponsored by the Bisbee Rotary Club. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 7. $35. 1-866-224-7233.

Fiesta Time — Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway. Tickets include Mexican buffet, games and entertainment by the House of Neighborly Service, baile folklórico dancers and the double Dutch jumpers. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7. $12; $6 for ages 4-11. 623-0100.

Traditional Native American Indian Feast and Festival — San Xavier Plaza, 1959 W. San Xavier Road. Events include a reception and silent auction of arts and crafts, a blessing ceremony, dinner, dancers and musicians. Tickets can be purchased at the Reservation Creations Indian Gift Shop, 295-1350. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7. $40 advance; $50 at door; $350 table of 10; (100 percent tax-deductible). 622-4900.

13th annual ZOOcson: 2006 Feast for the Beast — Reid Park Zoo, 1100 Randolph Way. Join the Tucson Zoological Society for food, a live auction and entertainment. No one under 21 admitted. 6:30-10:30 p.m. VIP admission at 5:30 p.m.; general at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7. $75; $60 zoo members; $100 VIP; $800 VIP table of eight seats. ($18 per ticket is tax-deductible.) 881-4753, Ext. 16.

Funhouse Movement Theater — DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road. "Dance in the Park" features selections from award-winning choreographers Thom Lewis and Lee Anne Hartley. Tucson's Theatrical Mime Theatre performs. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-8. Free. 749-1221.

St. Augustine Family Fun Festival and third annual Car Show — St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Food booths, mariachi, DJ, games, silent auction, raffles. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. fiesta; noon-5 p.m. car show. Oct. 8. Free. 867-1357.

"ARTiculations: Celebrating the Days of the Dead" — CRIZMAC Marketplace, 1642 N. Alvernon Way. Explore the history and traditions associated with the holiday, as well as specific aspects of the celebration, such as ofrendas, special foods and sweets, cemetery vigils and unique folk art. Reservations required. 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 10. Free. 323-8555.

Tucson Meet Yourself — El Presidio Park, Downtown. Specialty food, multiple stages of live music and performances, folk art. 6-10 p.m. Oct. 13; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 14; noon-6 p.m. Oct. 15. Free. 792-4806.

Two Flags Festival of the Arts — Castro Park, Tenth Street and "E" Avenue, Douglas. Live music and entertainment, exhibits, auction, parade, fun run, street fair, art and crafts, hands-on activities for children, hay ride tour of historic buildings, ethnic foods, book sale. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 14; noon-5 p.m. Oct. 15. Free. 1-520-364-3851.

Annual Autumn on the Rails — Historic Train Depot, 410 E. Toole Ave, 85701. Arts and crafts fair sponsored by Saguaro Artisans. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14. Free. 574-9320.

18th annual Patagonia Fall Festival — Patagonia's Town Park. Musicians, artisans, booksellers, dancers and food 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14-15. Free. 1-520-394-0060.

Día de Los Muertos — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Get ideas on how to make preparations for your own celebration of next month's Day of the Dead. Reservations required. 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 14. $15, $10 TBG members. 326-9686, Ext. 10.

Pet Fiesta — Plaza Palomino, 2930 N. Swan Road. Activities for people and their dogs, pet psychics, crafts, pet photography, raffle, contests and more. All proceeds benefit Hope Animal Shelter. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 14. Free; donations accepted. 795-7387.

Sun Sounds of Arizona 20th annual Great Tucson Beer Festival — Hi Corbett Field, Reid Park, 3400 E. Camino Campestre. An evening of beer tasting with breweries from all over the Southwest. Includes appetizers, a silent auction and music by Descarga and Neon Prophet. 6-10 p.m. Oct. 14. $35- $80. 296-2400.

Exotic Bird Expo — Rodeway Inn, 1365 W. Grant Road. More than 50 vendors with a variety of birds, supplies, seed, toys and free help from experienced aviculturists on behavioral problems, nutrition, and general care. Raffle drawings, clicker training demonstration. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15. $5; discounts available. 790-7587.

Night life

Brat's Bar & Grill — 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Live music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 578-0341.

C-Note Lounge — 1302 W. Roger Road. Easy Money, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 888-1331.

Eddie's Cocktails — 8510 E. Broadway. Cathy and the Dust Devils, 8-1 Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays. 290-8750.

Lariat Steakhouse & Saloon — 16666 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. Live music, 8:30-1 Fridays and Saturdays; country dance lessons, 7-9 Wednesdays. No smoking in the restaurant. 825-9907.

Li'l Abner's Steak House — 8500 N. Silverbell Road. Dean Armstrong and the Arizona Dance Hands, 8-10 Fridays and Saturdays; Titan Valley Warheads, 6-10 Sundays. 744-2800.

The Maverick — 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. Jadi Norris Overdrive, 8:30 Thursdays; Robert Moreno Band, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; Bonecreek, 9 Tuesdays. 298-0430.

The Mint Cocktails — 3540 E. Grant Road. Cherry Pickers, 9-11 Sundays and Tuesdays. 881-9169.

River's Edge Lounge — 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Renegade, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 887-9027.

Jazz, world

Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza — 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Live jazz, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 232-0101.

Antonio's — 2231 S. Fourth Ave. Live waila music, 8:30-1:30 Fridays-Sundays. 884-8086.

Arizona Inn — 2200 E. Elm St. Live music at the piano bar, 6-10 nightly. Smoke-free. 325-1541.

Bo-Jangles Saloon — 5244 S. Nogales Highway. Norteño music with Extremo, 9 Fridays-Sundays. 889-6161.

Bamboo Room — China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Live jazz, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays; traditional Dixieland-jazz jam session featuring Arizona Roadrunners, 6-9 Tuesdays. Smoke-free. 327-6646.

Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea — 1730 E. Speedway. Acoustic open mic and open jam session, 7 Fridays. 795-0338.

Benihana — 6091 N. Oracle Road. Bryan Dean McGregor Trio, 7 Fridays-Tuesdays; Wheels, Mick and Nelly, 7 Wednesdays-Thursdays. 297-5555.

Bluefin Seafood Bistro — 7053 N. Oracle Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Thursdays, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 531-8500.

Branding Iron — 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays; Jane Crowe, 9 Oct. 7. 293-7300.

Cactus Moon Cafe – 5470 E. Broadway. Live music, 9 Thursdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays. 748-0049.

Cascade Lounge — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. Katy and Doug Martin, 5:30 Mondays-Thursdays; Tom Patterson, 8 Tuesdays-Fridays and 6 Saturdays. 299-2020.

Casa Vallarta — 8963 E. Tanque Verde Road. Bruce Guercio and friends, 7-9 Fridays; acoustic guitar with Henry Soriano, 6-9 Saturdays. 749-1339.

Colors Food & Spirits — 5305 E. Speedway. Sunyatta jazz and blues, 7 Saturdays. 323-1840.

El Mezón del Cobre — 2960 N. First Ave. Live mariachi music, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 791-0977.

El Parador Restaurant and Cantina — 2744 E. Broadway. Salsa and merengue with Rafael Moreno y Descarga, 10-2 Fridays; salsarenge, 10-2 Saturdays. 881-2744.

Famous Sam's — 3010 W. Valencia Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 883-8888.

Fraternal Order of Eagles 180 — 1530 N. Stone Ave. Big-band, easy listening, 1-3 Fridays. Smoke-free. 624-0246.

Guadalajara Grill — 1730 E. Prince Road. Latin trio, 6-9 Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays; mariachi, 6-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 323-1022.

Hideout — 3000 S. Mission Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. Mexican and Tex-Mex. 791-0515.

Iguana Cafe — 210 E. Congress St. Live music, 8 Fridays, Saturdays. Salsa, cumbia. 882-5140.

Kingfisher Bar & Grill — 2564 E. Grant Road. Roscoe's Art of Swing, 9-midnight Saturday. Jazz, 9-midnight Mondays. 323-7739.

La Fuente — 1749 N. Oracle Road. El Mariachi de la Fuente, 6:30-closing Wednesdays-Sundays and 12:30-2 during Sunday brunch. Smoke-free. 623-8659.

La Parrilla Suiza — 2720 N. Oracle Road. Mariachi music, 7-9 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 624-4300.

La Parrilla Suiza — 4250 W. Ina Road. Mariachi music, 6:30-8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 572-7200.

Last Territory Steakhouse & Music Hall — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Gerry Glombecki, 6 Wednesdays and Thursdays. Smoke-free. 544-5000.

Los Gonzalez Restaurant — 1901 S. Fourth Ave. Cumbia and salsa music with Amaretto, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 620-1020.

McMahon's Prime Steakhouse — 2959 N. Swan Road. Piano music, 7-10 nightly in the piano lounge. Smoke-free. 327-2333.

Michelangelo Ristorante Italiano — 420 W. Magee Road. Music in the piano lounge. Forrest, 7-9 Thursdays. 297-5775.

North — at La Encantada, 2995 E. Skyline Drive. Geoffrey J., 7 Thursdays on the patio. 299-1600.

November Bar and Grill — 4001 N. Romero Road. Live country music, Fridays; live Latin music, Saturdays; live music, Sundays. All shows 8-midnight. 407-9622.

Old Pueblo Grille — 60 N. Alvernon Way. Jazz with Pete Swan, 7-10 Sundays. Smoke-free area. 326-6000.

Post Time Bar & Grill – 2545 S. Craycroft Road. Live music with Super Lobo, 8:30 Wednesdays-Sundays. 748-7253.

Red Sky New American Cuisine and Catering — 2900 N. Swan Road, Plaza Palomino. Mystery Tour and Jim and Nancy, 6 Saturdays. 326-5454.

Ric's Cafe — 5605 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 577-7272.

Shooters Steak House & Saloon — 3115 E. Prince Road. Bob Einweck, 7-10 Oct. 7. 322-0779.

Shot in the Dark — 121 E. Broadway. Mark Bockel, 6 Fridays. 882-5544.

Sullivan's Steakhouse — 1785 E. River Road. Live music, 6 nightly. Smoke-free in the restaurant. 299-4275.

Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road. Lookout Bar & Grille. Live music, 8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 297-1151.

Rock, blues

Belushes — 1118 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Saturdays. 903-9039.

Berky's Bar — 5769 E. Speedway. Live music, 9-1 Fridays-Mondays. Wrecking Crew, 9 Friday. 296-1981.

Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9 Friday; Tony and the Torpedos, 9 Saturday; Kevin Pakulis, 7 Sunday. 690-0991.

Che's Lounge — 350 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 10:30-2 Saturdays. 623-2088.

Chicago Bar — 5954 E. Speedway. Live music nightly. Call for showtimes. Jane Crowe, Sunday. 748-8169. 

Club Envy — 6211 E. Speedway. Fish Face, 10 Thursdays. 733-1231.

Famous Sam's — 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live classic rock, 9 Fridays. 292-0492.

Famous Sam's — 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; Shell Shock, 9 Oct. 13. 296-1245.

Fenderskirts — 140 S. Kolb Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 722-1214.

French Quarter — 3146 E. Grant Road. Jazz with Matt Mitchell, 8 Mondays; Ray Vasquez and Tightrope, 9 Friday; The Valiants, 9 Saturday. Smoke-free after 9. 318-4767.

Frog & Firkin — 874 E. University Blvd. Jane Crowe Band, 9 Friday; Bob Einweck 6-9 Oct. 12. 623-7507.

Grumpy's — 4844 E. 22nd St. Doubletake, 8:30 Thursdays-Saturdays; hip-hop, rock, 9 Wednesdays. Shell Shock, 9 Friday. 790-5155.

Bongos at the Keys — 445 W. Wetmore Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 72 Razz, 9 Friday. 888-8084.

O'Malley's — 247 N. Fourth Ave. Irish jam session, 7, and Mockingbirds, 10 Thursdays; live music, 9-1 Saturdays. 623-8600.

The Old Father Inn — 4080 W. Ina Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. No smoking in the restaurant. 744-1200.

Red Room — 100 E. Congress St. Live music, Fridays-Sundays. Call for showtimes. Smoke-free in restaurant, 6-11. 623-7621.

Third Base Bar — 6255 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 571-8384.

Touchdowns Restaurant and Bar — 6366 E. Broadway. Vinyl Scream '80s-rock cover band, 9:30 Fridays. 514-0780.

Outdoors

Bird walk in the foothills — La Encantada parking lot, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Walk the streets with Michael Smith, Tucson Audubon field trip leader. Be prepared to walk more than a mile, sometimes on uneven ground. 7-8:30 a.m. Oct. 5. Free. 299-0122.

Desert bird walk — Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Discover the diversity of birds in and around the Tucson Mountains. Binoculars available, or bring your own. Program lasts 60-90 minutes. 8 a.m. Oct. 5. Free. 877-6111.

Butterflies of the Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Discover the abundant native butterfly population. 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Free with TBG admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Harvest Moon Hike — Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Walk under the harvest moon. Program lasts 45-90 minutes. Space is limited. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Free. 877-6111.

"Defining a Desert and Its Climate" — Mason Audubon Center, 8751 N. Thornydale Road. Learn about the climatic and ecologic features. Space is limited. Reservations required. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 7. Free. 744-0004.

Chef's Garden Tour — Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. Meet chef Jamie West and his team as they guide participants through the Westward Look's organic garden. Open to all. 10 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 7-Dec. 30. Free. 297-0134.

Connecting Plants and People Tour — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert on a guided tour. 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 7. $5; free for TCP members; discounts available. 742-6455.

Saturday Natural Wonders: guided nature walk — Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road.Program lasts about 60 minutes. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 6. Free. 877-6111.

Harvest Moon Hike — Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Walk under the harvest moon; bring a flashlight just in case. Program lasts 45-90 minutes. Space is limited. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. 877-6111.

El Tour training ride (West) — Northeast corner of Grant and Silverbell roads. You have a choice of riding 40 or 75 miles. 6 a.m. Oct. 8. Free. 886-9561.

El Tour training ride (East) — Udall Park, at Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde roads. You have a choice of riding 40 or 75 miles. 6:30 a.m. Oct. 8. Free. 886-9561.

Everyone Runs: New Balance Tucson Kinney Road 10K and TMC 2K Old West Fun Run — Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Saguaro National Park and the Rincon Institute. 7:30 a.m. Oct. 8. $20-$40. 797-7867.

Walking Tour of Evergreen Cemetery — Inside cemetery main gate, 3015 N. Oracle Road. Visit grave sites and hear stories of interesting characters of historic Tucson. Refreshments. Presented by Kruse Arizona Tours. 9-11 a.m. Oct. 9. $15. 881-1638.

Birds and Gardening Tour — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 5. Free with TBG admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Singles walking group — Meet at Starbucks, 10785 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Group walks in Catalina State Park. Ages 45-60. 5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 579-3603 or 579-8983.

Guided nature walks at Ramsey Canyon Preserve — The Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve, 27 Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. Two-hour guided nature walks. 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. $5, with discounts available. 1-520-378-2785.

Fall Plant Sale — Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, U.S. Highway 60, three miles west of Superior. Thousands of drought-tolerant plants are available for purchase; horticulturists, other experts available on weekends to answer questions. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Oct. 7-22. $7.50 adult admission; $3 ages 5-12. 1-520-689-2811.

Public star party — Locations vary; please call in advance, Sierra Vista. The Huachuca Astronomy Club of Southeastern Arizona provides telescopes. Weather permitting; half- hour after sunset. Oct. 13. Free. 1-800-288-3861.

Poetry

UA faculty prose reading — Modern Languages Auditorium, 1423 E. University Blvd. Beth Alvarado's story collection "Not a Matter of Love" won the 2005 Many Voices Project award. Aurelie Sheehan is the author of two novels, "History Lesson for Girls" (2006) and "The Anxiety of Everyday Objects" (2004). Selections from the released prose collections of Alvarado and Sheehan will be presented by the UA Poetry Center. Copies of the writers' books will be available. Call 626-7275 for parking fees. 8-9:15 p.m. Oct. 12. Free. 626-3765.

Screenings

Cinema La Placita outdoor film — La Placita Village Plaza, Broadway and Church Avenue. "Some Like It Hot" (1959) directed by Billy Wilder. Sponsored by the Arizona Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. $3 donation. 326-5282.

International Art Society Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "Diva" (1981), directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix. 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Free. 621-3527.

911Truth-Tucson: Free Showing of "September 11 Revisited" — Questioning the U.S. government's official explanation of the 9/11 attacks. 624-9710. Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. 10-11:15 a.m. Oct. 7. Kirk Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde. 3-4:15 p.m. Oct. 7. Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. 9-10:15 a.m. Oct. 14.

"An Inconvenient Truth" (2006) — Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. Documentary. An outreach initiative on global warming. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. 579-7094.

"Banking on Heaven" (2005) — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Documentary on Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Latter-day Saints communities of Colorado City, Arizona; and Hildale, Utah. Producer/writer/narrator Laurie Allen will introduce the film and host a discussion. 1 p.m. Oct. 8. $5. 795-0844.

Sunday Night at the Movies — St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road. "Babette's Feast" (1987), directed by Gabriel Axel; the event begins with a potluck supper. 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Free. 299-9063.

"Occupied Minds" (2006) — UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. This emotional and intensely personal film documents the return of two journalists, a Palestinian-American and an Israeli, to Jerusalem, their mutual birthplace. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 9. Free. 622-6419.

Best of Pima Community College Short Film Showcase — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Fundraiser to benefit the advanced cinematography class. Features students' best short films. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. $5 in advance or $7 at the door. 206-6776.

Cinema La Placita outdoor film — La Placita Village Plaza, Broadway and Church Avenue. "Twelve Angry Men" (1957), directed by Sidney Lumet. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12. $3 donation. 326-5282.

Queens of the Desert: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" 31st anniversary Convention — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Oct. 13: Main event is a screening of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" with National All Star "Shadow" Cast. Oct. 14: Celebration will include original pre-show performances by "Rocky Horror Picture Show" casts from around the nation, a special pre-show starring and directed by Sal Piro, and "Rocky Horror" and "Hedwig" costume contests, all leading up to the grand finale, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with National All Star "Shadow" Cast. For tickets: 293-7881 or allinonebox@msn.com. Call within the week for time and other information. $75 for one person; $140 for two. 795-0844.

Tucson 48-Hour Shootout: Filmmaking Challenge — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Teams of filmmakers have 48 hours to write, pre-produce, cast, shoot and edit an original short film 4 to 7 minutes long. Two weeks later the films will be screened at The Loft. Awards will given for best picture, best actor and best actress. Oct. 13. $75 per team; $5 to watch the films on Oct. 27. 795-0844.

Lesbian Looks Film Series: "Boy I Am" — UA Modern Languages Auditorium, 1423 E. University Blvd. Film aims to promote dialogue about transgender issues. 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 13. Free. 621-1239.

International Art Society Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "Help!" (1965), directed by Richard Lester. 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Free. 621-3527.

Shopping

Market Daze with Pattybob — Berkshire Village, 8640 E. Broadway. Leather and ironwork, jewelry, Southwestern art, pottery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6-8. Free. 886-5078.

Stork Sale — Birth and Women's Health Center, 2595 N. Wyatt Drive. Gently used maternity, baby and children's items. Jumping castle, face painting, raffle, entertainment, food and vendor booths. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. 795-9912.

Sunstone Cancer Support Centers Artisans Fair — Sunstone Healing Center, 2545 N. Woodland Road. Artisans, live music and food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7-8. Free. 749-1928.

Rummage sale — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 539 Auxiliary, 1884 S. Craycroft Road. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 12-14. Free. 790-4626.

Tucson Arthritis Support League Rummage Sale — Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1115 E. Fort Lowell Road. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14. Free. 324-1053.

Huachuca Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Show — Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane (off Wilcox Drive), Sierra Vista. Gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary supplies and demonstrations. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct 15. Free. 1-800-288-3861.

Arts and crafts show and farmers market — Bear Canyon Shopping Center, 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13-15. Free. 751-2303.

Unique Boutique — Gridley Middle School, 350 S. Harrison Road. Gifts, jewelry, home decorations. 5-9 p.m. Oct. 13; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15. Free. 733-1830.

Casa de Los Niños Arts and Crafts Show — Albertsons parking lot, 7300 N. La Cholla Blvd. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15. Free. 498-4949.

Social dance

Swinging Saguaros Square Dance — St. Paul's United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 8051 E. Broadway. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. $3. 296-6149.

West Coast Swing dance — Tucson Women's Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St. Open dancing, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. $5. 745-0255.

Ballroom dancing — Studio West School of Dance, 6061 E. Broadway, Suite 114. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 7 p.m. Saturdays. $5. 747-9464.

Golden Agers Social Dance — Fraternal Order of Eagles 180 Eagles Club, 1530 N. Stone Ave. Ballroom, country-Western. 1-3 p.m. Fridays. $3. 624-0246.

Boot Scoot Boogie — Last Territory Steakhouse, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Line dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. Fridays. Free. 544-5000.

Ballroom dancing — Arizona Ballroom Co. 5536 E. Grant Road. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $6. 290-2990.

Salsa and Merengue — El Parador Restaurant and Cantina, 2744 E. Broadway. Social dancing, 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $6. 881-2744.

Tucson Twirlers dance — Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St. 7:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 885-5032.

S. Arizona

Attractions

Arizona Historical Society's four Tucson museums: • Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. 628-5774. • Fort Lowell Museum, 2900 N. Craycroft Road. 885-3832. • Downtown Museum, 140 N. Stone Ave. 770-1473. • Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House, Tucson Convention Center complex, 151 S. Granada Ave., Downtown. 622-0956.

Arizona State Museum — UA campus, East University Boulevard at North Park Avenue. 621-6302.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. 883-1380

Boyce Thompson Arboretum — 37615 U.S. Highway 60, three miles west of Superior, near Milepost 223. 1-520-689-2811.

Catalina State Park — 11570 N. Oracle Road. 628-5798.

Colossal Cave Mountain Park — 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail. 647-7275.

Flandrau Observatory —1601 E. University Blvd. 621-7827.

Kartchner Caverns State Park — Take Interstate 10 east to Arizona 90 (Exit 302) and go nine miles south to Milepost 298. 1-520-586-2283.

Kitt Peak Observatory — Fifty-six miles southwest of Tucson. Take Arizona 86 (Ajo Way) west to Arizona 386 and follow the signs. 318-8726.

Old Tucson Studios — 201 S. Kinney Road. 883-0100.

Oracle State Park — 3820 Wildlife Drive. 1-520-896-2425.

Pima Air & Space Museum — 6000 E. Valencia Road. 574-0462.

Pima County Sports Hall of Fame — 110 S. Church Ave. 296-3788.

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area — 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. 749-2861.

Saguaro National Park East — 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. 733-5153.

Saguaro National Park West — 2700 N. Kinney Road. 733-5158.

Titan Missile Museum — 1580 W. Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita. 625-7736.

Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455.

Tucson Botanical Gardens — 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686.

Theater

"Endymion" — Zuzi's Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. The Rogue Theatre presents an adaptation of Keats' romantic poem. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays though Oct. 15. $17. 326-7354.

"Frozen" — Beowulf Alley Theatre Company, 11 S. Sixth Ave. Tony-nominated play by Bryony Lavery entwines the lives of a murderer and his psychologist. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5-7 and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8. $10-$18. 882-0555.

"The Phantom of the Opera" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Parody of the classic love story. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; and 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Continues through Nov. 4. $15.95; discounts available. 886-9428.

"Dining Room" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. A comedic look by A.R. Gurney at family life. Preview: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6; regular shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 5. $12 preview; $15-$17 regular. 326-6800.

"Pippi Longstocking" — Pima Community College Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Pima Community College Theatre Arts presents Astrid Lindgren's classic story about the little girl with red braids. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $6. 206-6986.

"The Pirate Queen of the Caribbean: The British Empire Strikes Back" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. All Together Theatre, Live Theatre Workshop's Family Series, presents this sequel to "The Pirate Queen of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Bean". 1-2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 17. $5-$8; discounts available. 327-4242.

"South Pacific" — Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. Red Barn Theater Company's season kicks off with an adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's love story. 8 p.m. Oct. 6-7 and 2 p.m. Oct. 8. $15; discounts available. 622-6973.

Visual arts

Opening

The Artist of the Month Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. "Two Views of the Southwest," watercolors by Louise Anthony and Gloria McMillan. Oct. 11-Nov. 6. Opening reception is noon-2 p.m. Oct. 22. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-1 p.m. Sundays. Free. 748-1551.

Arts Partnership Gallery — 125 S. Arizona Ave. "Reflection of the Mind," featuring the works of Robin Daniels, Karine Falleni and Grace Ciotti. Opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6. Runs through Nov. 2. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays. Free. 603-5341.

Bear's Path Gallery — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Bi-Pedal Paintings," oil paintings by local and emerging artists. Closes Nov. 11. Gallery hours: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Free. 760-1416.

Conrad Wilde Gallery — 210 N. Fourth Ave. Lucinda Young's solo exhibition "Terrain: The Body As Landscape," opens with a reception 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7. Runs through Oct. 30. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. 622-8997.

Dinnerware Contemporary Art Gallery — 101 W. Sixth St. "27th Annual Art Auction Fundraiser." Opening reception is 7-9 p.m. Oct. 7, followed by a month-long exhibition. A gala reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by live auction 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Suggested donation: $25 per person, $40 per couple. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. 792-4503.

Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Recent works by Jay Gogin, ceramics, and Maria Lee, prints. Oct. 10-Nov. 10. Artist reception: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 18. Gallery talk: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free. 206-6942.

Tubac Center of the Arts — 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. "PaperWorks Presents" explores the structure of handmade paper by members of PaperWorks, the Sonoran Collective for Paper and Book Artists. Oct. 7-Nov. 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Free. 398-2371.

Wilde Meyer Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. "Mixed Bag of Mixed-Media," features works by many artists. Oct. 7-Nov. 3. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 615-5222

Last look

Cochise College Art Department — Douglas Campus, 4190 W. Highway 80, Douglas. "Third Annual Crossborder Exhibit" runs through Oct. 5. This traveling exhibit features pencil drawings by high school students from both sides of the border. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free. 1-520-417-4025.

Ironwood Gallery — Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. "Oppenheimer Editions," limited-edition prints from the natural history collection, runs through Oct. 8. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, occasionally closed for special events. Free with admission to the museum: $12, with discounts available. 883-3024.

Mountain Shadow Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. New works by William Eugene Galbreath and Bobby Krajnik on view through Oct. 8. Free. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. 577-6301.

The Artist of the Month Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. Paintings by Marilyn Volkman, runs through Oct. 9. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-1 p.m. Sundays. Free. 748-1551.

The Campus Christian Center Art Gallery — 715 N. Park Ave. Works by Angela Verarde Ramos runs through Oct. 9. Viewing hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free. 623-7575.

Temple Gallery — 330 S. Scott Ave., in the Temple of Music and Art. "Warren Anderson: Vanishing Roadside America," assemblages, photo collages and drawings documenting the fading roadside grandeur. Through Oct. 11. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and prior to performances. Free. 624-7370.

Great Art by Students and Professionals Gallery — Utterback Middle School, 3233 S. Pinal Vista. Paintings by Jackie Goldman. Show runs through Oct. 12. Gallery hours: 8:50 a.m.-3:45 p.m. weekdays (until 2:45 p.m. Wednesdays). Free. 225-3500.

Lionel Rombach Gallery — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "Coded": Alan Skees uses cut black vinyl to make bar-coded portraits. Through Oct. 13. Artist talk: 2 p.m. Oct. 6. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 626-4215.

Et cetera

The Big Picture — Ten galleries kick off the 2006-07 contemporary art season celebration. The Art Shuttle Bus will run 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7. Maps and schedules available at the participating galleries and the Tucson/Pima Arts Council, 10 E. Broadway. Galleries: The Gallery at 6th & 6th, 439 N. Sixth Ave, 903-0650; Platform Gallery, 439 N. Sixth Ave., 882-3886; Dinnerware Gallery, 101 W. Sixth St., 792-4503; Conrad Wilde Gallery, 210 N. Fourth Ave., 820-6410; Davis Dominguez Gallery, 154 E. Sixth St., 629-9759; Joseph Gross Gallery, UA campus, 626-4215; Gallery Centella, 340 S. Convent Ave., 798-3400; Philabaum Glass Gallery, 711 S. Sixth Ave. 884-7404; Raices Taller 222 Gallery, 222 E. Sixth St., 881-5335; The Drawing Studio Gallery, 214 N. Four Ave. 620-0947.

Museums

Center for Creative Photography — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free. 621-7968.

 Ironwood Gallery at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — 2021 N. Kinney Road. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 883.3024.

• Oppenheimer Editions featuring fine-art reproductions from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew collection including John Audubon and Margaret Mee through Oct. 10.

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block — 140 N. Main Ave., Downtown. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. $8; discounts available. First Sunday of each month free. 624-2333. • "The Grand Canyon: From Dream to Icon," through Jan. 7. • "Vistas of the Frontera: Anna Jaquez," through Nov. 26. • Slide Lecture: Professor Betsy Fahlman speaks about "Arizona During the Depression: New Deal Photography and Culture in the Southwest." 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 11.

UA Museum of Art — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "Moths: Flight, Light and Desire" is a multimedia installation by Joseph Scheer. Through Oct. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free. 621-7567.