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Book events

Tuesday

Baxter Black — Barnes & Noble at the Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. Meet author, humorist, columnist and NPR commentator and share his special brand of humor as he discusses his latest book, "The World According to Baxter Black: Quips, Quirks and Quotes." 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 742-6402.

Comedy

Saturday

Live Comedy Show! — Angelina's, 12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Featuring comics from Tucson and across the country. Live DJ follows. 8:30-10 p.m. Nov. 29. Free with dinner or two-drink minimum. 742-9595.

Tuesday

Comedy Improv Night — Lariat Steakhouse, 16666 N. Oracle Road. Karaoke of comedy. Take the microphone and show off your sense of humor. 6 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays through Feb. 3. Free. 248-2317.

Community event

Friday

Art and Craft Show — Safeway at Continental Ranch, 9100 N. Silverbell Road. Handcrafted art, furniture, paintings, clothing, topless sandals. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28-29; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. 498-4949.

Concerts

Sunday

Italian Masters Classical Concert — Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road. Lindabeth Binkley performs on oboe. The performance will include the autumn and winter segments of Antonio Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and Albinoni's "Adagio." In addition, Emerge! will give a three-minute overview of its programs at intermission. 2-3 p.m. Nov. 30. Free-will offering taken for Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse (formerly The Brewster Center). 887-5127.

Monday

Tucson Symphony Orchestra "Home for the Holidays" — DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Holiday show led by conductor Bob Bernhardt. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. $45; discounts available. 818-1000.

Concerts

Friday

Holiday Nights — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Harpist Denielle Swartz performs in the exhibit hall, Joe Bourne performs in the overlook ramada and Way Out West performs in the Alice Holsclaw Performance Garden. Classical, jazz and cowboy music. Includes cookies and warm drinks. All ages. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 28. $8; discounts available. 742-6455.

Craft fairs

Friday

Holidazzle Show and Sale — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Art, mosaics, jewelry, fabrics, pottery. Sponsored by The Southern Arizona Arts Guild. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 28-30. Free. 531-8484.

Farmers markets

Saturday

Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. Produce, baked goods, food, plants. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 918-9811.

Film

Saturday

"The Mystery of Chaco Canyon" — Western National Parks Association Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Film illustrates how the Chacoan culture oriented and located its major buildings in relation to the sun and moon. Reservations requested. Two showings: Noon and 2 p.m. Nov. 29. Free. 622-6014.

Fundraisers

Today

Festival of Trees to Benefit SAAVI — Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Christmas trees will be displayed in the mall and raffle tickets will be sold. Benefits the Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. through Dec. 20. Check holiday mall hours. Raffle tickets $5 each or 5 for $20. 795-1331.

Garden

Tuesday

Stories in the Garden for Children — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Traditional and original stories about the desert and its creatures streamside in the Garden for Children. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 30. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.

Political events

Wednesday

Northwest Democrats Meeting — Thunder Canyon Brewery, upstairs room, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Local psychotherapist Carlton F. "Perk" Clark will discuss the drop in funding for mental health, and the consequences of such cuts to the community, as well as the implications of the recently enacted "parity" law, which may affect funding of mental health services. A brief Q&A session will follow. 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Free. 297-0095.