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Afro-Latin World Party — The Historic Y, 300 E. University Blvd. Presented by radio station KEVT (1030-AM, La Raza), music by G-Force, Batucaxé, Africatamtam and Metstizo. 9 p.m.-midnight March 3. $10. 622-4700.

European Multi-Alliance of Tucson Spring Fair — Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. European food, arts and crafts, and continuous ethnic entertainment that includes instruments, dances and songs. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 4; noon-5 p.m. March 5. Free. 326-7330.

Eighth Annual Unsanctioned, Anything Goes Chili Cook-Off and Western Heritage Day — Colossal Cave Mountain Park, La Posta Quemada Ranch Facility, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail. Chili to taste, Western fashion show, music from balladeer Kevin Bowman, and Ranch Rodeo, roping demonstrations with the Cactus Cowboy Corral Lariateers are featured. Chili judging will begin at noon, followed by chili tasting, $5 for adults, $3 kids 12 and under. Presented by the Pima County Parklands Foundation. Proceeds benefit the park's research library and education department. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 4. Free with park admission of $5 per vehicle of up to six people. 647-7121.

Community Drum Circle — Himmel Park, 2648 E. First St. Bring a chair or a blanket and a musical instrument. Meet on the north side, between the tennis courts and the library. 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. 574-0157, Ext. 233.

Canyon Women — Historic Y, 300 E. University Blvd. The Friends of Saguaro National Park honor Katie Lee, Betty Leavengood and Lauray Yule. Ticket sales go toward preservation and outreach efforts for the park. Merchandise and book-signing by all three women will also be available. 3-5 p.m. March 5. $12 advance; $15 at the door. 622-1080.

Southern Arizona Old Time Fiddlers — Southwest Community Center, 5050 S. Cardinal Ave. Fiddle, country and gospel music. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free; donations accepted. 883-1324/721-6821.

18th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival — Seven miles east of Apache Junction on U.S. 60. European-style country fair, vendors, 12 stages for live entertainment, games and demonstrations. Advance discount tickets available at Fry's grocery stores. Visit www. RenFestInfo.com online. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 2. Advance tickets: $18; $6 ages 5-12; at the gate: $20; $8. 1-520-463-2700.

18th Annual Ostrich Festival — Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler. Ostrich races, carnival rides, ostrich burgers, jerky and fresh emu eggs, petting zoo, Kidzone, vendors, Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, live entertainment includes Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Little River Band, Luz Rios and Band, Michael Pollack and Charlene Tarrango Band, Los Guardianes del Amor and Charo. Visit www.ostrichfestival.com online. 3-11 p.m. March 10; 10 a.m.-midnight March 11; noon-11 p.m. March 12. $7 admission; $23 all-day carnival pass; $5 parking. 1-480-963-4571.

Mission San Xavier del Bac — 1950 W. San Xavier Road. Take Interstate 19 south to West San Xavier Road, go west a mile and turn north on South Little Nogales Drive and then west on West San Xavier Road. The mission founded by Father Eusebio Francisco Kino is a fully functioning parish church primarily serving the Tohono O'odham. Visitors can take a self-guided tour. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. every day; gift shop open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free; donations appreciated. 294-2624.

Museums

Pima Air & Space Museum — 6000 E. Valencia Road. From Interstate 10, take the Valencia Road exit, then go east two miles. More than 250 planes displayed both indoors and outdoors. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily with last admittance at 4 p.m. $9.75; $8.75 seniors; $6 ages 7-12; free for age 6 and younger. Group rates available. 574-0462. Tram Tours: This narrated tour of the outside aircraft exhibits takes about one hour. 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Tickets are available in Hangar 1 for an additional $4. Walking Tours: Docent-led tour covers the exhibits in Hangars 1, 3 and 4 and takes about 11/2 hours. The tour starts in Hangar 1 and is included in admission price. 10:15 a.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10:15 and 11:45 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. AMARC (Aerospace Maintenance Regeneration Center) tours: Tours of the AMARC facility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base last approximately one hour. Reservations are strongly recommended, and people should check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. The schedule is subject to change on certain days. $6; discounts and group rates available. 618-4800 for reservations.

Pima County Sports Hall of Fame — 110 S. Church Ave., Suite 4198, in La Placita Village, Downtown. Displays of historical sports memorabilia. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. $2; $1 seniors; free for age 12 or younger. 296-3788.

Titan Missile Museum — 1580 W. Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita. 25 miles south of Tucson. Take Interstate 19 south to the Duval Mine Road exit and travel west 0.01 mile past South La Cañada Drive. Walking tours of the Titan II missile site are conducted every half-hour and last one hour. Walking shoes are required, and there are 55 steps to walk down to the control center. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Last walking tour begins at 4 p.m. $8.50; $7.50 seniors and military and AAA members; $5 ages 7-12; free age 6 or younger. Reservations recommended. 625-7736.

Amerind Foundation — 2100 N. Amerind Road, in the Dragoon Mountains. Take Interstate 10 to Dragoon Road exit and go east one mile. Archaeological research facility and museum of Native American cultures. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, closed Mondays. $5; $4 seniors 60 and older; $3 ages 12-18; free age 11 or younger. 1-520-586-3666.

Arizona Folklore Preserve — 56 Folklore Trail, Hereford. Six miles south of Sierra Vista, on Arizona 92 take the Ramsey Canyon Road exit. Travel 3.5 miles and follow signs. Features shows about Arizona history, culture, people and scenic attractions. Also home to Dolan Ellis, Arizona's official state balladeer. Shows are 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $12; $6 for age 12 or younger. Call for reservations 1-520-378-6165.

Coronado National Memorial — 4101 E. Montezuma Canyon Road, Hereford. Take Interstate 10 east and exit south on Arizona 90 to Sierra Vista. Travel south on Arizona 92 to South Coronado Memorial Drive. Visitors can drive to the scenic overlook, walk to Coronado Peak, visit Coronado Cave, or hike to Montezuma Pass. Park open dawn-dusk daily. Visitor center open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free. 1-520-366-5515.

Fort Bowie National Historical Site — Located 116 miles east of Tucson. Take Interstate 10 to the Fort Bowie turnoff and follow the unpaved road to the Fort Bowie Trailhead. From the trailhead, it is a three-mile, round-trip walk to the ruins. At the visitor center, there are exhibits on the Butterfield mail route and Apache history. Ruins Trail open sunrise-sunset daily. Visitor center open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Free. 1-520-847-2500.

Kentucky Camp — Take Interstate 10 east to Exit 281 (Arizona 83) and go south 20 miles to Gardner Canyon Road. Follow the signs five miles to Kentucky Camp; park at hilltop, one-quarter-mile walk to site. Restored 1904 mining company headquarters is located in the Santa Rita Mountains northwest of Sonoita. Open daily. Free. Water, toilets, picnicking; no camping at site. Historic rental cabin available. 1-520-388-8393 or 1-520-760-2502.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park — 1 Burruel St., Tubac. Located 45 miles south of Tucson on Interstate 19. Features a museum, underground archaeology display and picnic area. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $3; $1 ages 7-14; free age 6 or younger. 398-2252.

Gambling

Casino del Sol — 5655 W. Valencia Road, south of West Ajo Way. Open 24 hours, every day. 883-1700.

Casino of the Sun — 7406 S. Camino de Oeste, south of West Valencia Road. Open 24 hours, every day. 883-1700.

Desert Diamond Casino — 7350 S. Nogales Highway, Tucson, open 24 hours, every day; 1100 W. Pima Mine Road at Interstate 19, Sahuarita, open 9 a.m.-4 a.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 24 hours Fridays-Saturdays. 294-7777.

Rillito Park Race Track — 4502 N. First Ave. 1 p.m. post times. Racing dates: Saturdays and Sundays through March. 293-5011.

Tucson Greyhound Park — 2601 S. Third Ave., South Tucson. Live greyhound racing starting at 7:20 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Visit online at www.tucsongreyhoundpark.com for race schedules. Simulcast horse racing daily. 884-7576.