Community Calendar

The Pima County Fair continues through April 24 at the Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road. Gates open at 9 a.m., and the carnival opens at 2 p.m. Admission: $7 for adults, $2 for ages 6-10; 5 and younger free; $4 for parking. 762-3247. Along with Jadi Norris (pictured) playing at 8:30 p.m. on the Central Park stage, here's what's up today:

Arena and 4-H - 9 a.m. English saddle, 5 p.m. team grooming, North Arena

Desert Sunset Band - 4 p.m. on the Budweiser Main Stage

Donna McGee - 5:30 p.m. on the Good News Stage

AKKA Karate - 6 p.m. on the Budweiser Main Stage

Voice in the Desert - 6:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Central Park

Lip Service - 7 and 8 p.m. on the Budweiser True Music Stage

Blue Devil Dancers (7 p.m.) and Fat Chance (7:30 and 9:30 p.m.) - Budweiser Main Stage

Allusion (7 p.m.) and TNT Dancers (8:30 p.m.) - Good News Stage

Ghosts of Silverbell - 10 p.m. on the Budweiser True Music Stage

Daily events and shows (all performances and times are subject to change)

● 10 a.m. Beading demonstrations, 10:30 a.m. lapidary demonstrations - Old Pueblo Hall

● 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. free health screenings; noon, 2 and 4 p.m. cooking demonstrations - Health Expo Hall

● Reptiles of the World - noon, 2:30 and 5 p.m.

● Mad Science Movie Magic - 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6 and 8:30 p.m.

● Wild World of Animals - 1:30, 5:30 and 8 p.m.

● Infinity Art - 1, 3:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 9 p.m.

● Pandemonium Midnight Side Show - 5:30, 7 and 8:30 p.m.

● Mistress of Mesmerism - 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m.

● Bengal Tigers of India - 5, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.

● Captain Kaleidoscope - 11 a.m., 3 and 5:30 p.m.

● Head to www.swfair.com for specials and a complete schedule of events.

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At the fair Today

Today

"Flashback: Three Photographers on the Seventies" - Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road. Photographers Linda Connor, Joe Deal and John Divola discuss their work in light of the changing market for photography. 5 p.m. Free. 621-7968.

Network Singles - Cactus Moon, 5420 E. Broadway. Group of those mostly older than 50 meets for happy hour. 5-7 p.m. Cost is your food/drink. 878-9174.

Friday Family Night - Northwest YMCA, 7770 N. Shannon Road. A spaghetti potluck social is the theme. Registration required. 6-8 p.m. Free. 229-9001.

Noche de las Estrellas - Sunnyside High School, 1725 E. Bilby Road. Mariachi music and traditional folklórico dance on Friday in the auditorium, $5. Saturday's activities include performances, vendors' offerings and children's activities in the courtyard. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Free. 545-2093.

Rufio - The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. All-ages show with Chronic Future, Gatsbys, American Dream and Over It. 6:30 p.m. $12. 629-9211.

Cartoons and Classic/Cult Films - Wilde Playhouse, 135 E. Congress St. 7-8 p.m. cartoons; 8 p.m. films. Friday and Saturday. $5. 770-1000.

Community Drumming - Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St. An ancient form of relaxation. Bring drums, rattles, bells, sticks or any other fascinating instrument. 7-9 p.m. Free. 790-4933.

Daniel Glover - Encore! Artisan Pianos, 5615 E. River Road, Suite 131. Pianist performs the works of Copland, Passacaglia, Mendelssohn, Ravel and Liszt. 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 465-1245.

Esteban - Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Classical guitarist performs to benefit hospices throughout Arizona. 7 p.m. $30. 1-480-967-9424.

Anne Seale - Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Author reads from "Finding Ms. Wright." 7 p.m. Free. 792-3715.

Ninth Annual Poetry Crawl - 7-8 p.m. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.; 8-9 p.m. The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.; 9-11 p.m. The Santa Rita Ballroom, 88 E. Broadway. Free. 490-2002.

"Murder at Magic Manor" - Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater, 7707 E. Broadway. An interactive comedy whodunit. Reservations requested. Doors open at 7 p.m. $35, includes three-course dinner. 624-0172.

Wayne Gregory - Summit Hut, 605 E. Wetmore Road and 5045 E. Speedway. Gregory Mountain Products' founder and head designer discusses outdoor gear and pack fitting. Bring backpack for fitting analysis. 7-8 p.m. Friday at Wetmore location; 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Speedway location. Free. 325-1554.

"The Wizard of Oz" - St. Gregory School Performing Arts Center, 3231 N. Craycroft Road. Musical fairy tale is brought to life. 7 p.m. $6 in advance; $8 at the door. 327-6395, Ext. 252.

"The Son of the Sheik" - Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Danger and romance among desert dunes and palm trees. 7 and 9:30 p.m.; continues through May 27. $15.95; discounts available. 886-9428.

"The Glass Menagerie" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. LTW presents Tennessee Williams' drama. 7:30 p.m.; continues through May 1. $13-$15. 327-4242.

"Macbeth" - Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Arizona Theatre Company presents the Shakespearean tragedy. 7:30 p.m.; continues through April 30. $26-$44. 622-2823.

"The Rocky Horror Show" - Laboratory Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Road, UA Fine Arts Complex. Arizona Repertory Theatre presents the rock 'n' roll '70s musical comedy with audience participation encouraged. 7:30 p.m.; continues through May 1. $29; discounts available. 621-1162.

"The Nerd" - Academy Hall, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive, east of St. Joseph's Hospital. Catalina Players present Larry Shue's comedy of an unlikely friendship. 7:30 p.m.; continues through May 1. $15; discounts available. 409-8407.

Arizona Opera - Tucson Music Hall at the TCC, 260 S. Church Ave. Company closes its season with Gian Carlo Menotti's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera "The Consul." 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $26-$96. 293-4336.

Fishbone - City Limits, 6350 E. Tanque Verde Road. In concert with Felonious Groove Foundation and Troy's Bucket. 8 p.m. $13 in advance; $15 at the door. 733-6262.

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed - Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Comedy improv troupe performs from audience suggestion and participation. 8-9:45 p.m. $3. 622-3535.

Johnny Rivers - Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Rock 'n' roll pioneer performs with guest Rare Earth. 8 p.m. $10-$25. 883-1700.

Funhouse Movement Theater - Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd. "Nightlight" features contemporary dance. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $10-$12 in advance; $12-$14 at the door. 749-1221.

The Samples - Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Relaxed, slightly jazzy pop. 11 p.m. $15. 798-1298.

Saturday

Rebuilding Day - Barrio Hollywood, 1301 W. Ontario St. Volunteers provide free home repairs and improvements to low-income homeowners. Sponsored by Rebuilding Together Tucson. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 294-7765.

Beginning Bird-watching Walk - Mason Audubon Center, 8751 N. Thornydale Road. Learn about field marks, calls and songs of common desert birds. 7:30-9 a.m. Free. 744-0004.

Socrates Saturday Morning Forum - Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, Conference Room, 1064 N. Campbell Ave. Open discussion/forum. 8:30 a.m. Free. 370-6338.

Earth Day Festival and Parade - Tucson Children's Museum grounds, 200 S. Sixth Ave., and Armory Park. Environmental activities and demonstrations, giveaways, vendors' offerings and live entertainment. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; parade begins at 10 a.m. Free. 398-4550.

American Association of University Women Casas Adobes Branch - Desert Point La Reserve Retirement Community, 10701 N. La Reserve Drive, Oro Valley. Guest speaker Sarah Gonzales of the YWCA explains the Y's leadership opportunities and diversity programs. 9:30 a.m. $5.75. 297-6653.

Arrowhead-making and Flint Knapping - Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 5100 W. Ina Road. Learn to make arrowheads and spear points out of stone. Registration required. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $25; $20 members. 798-1201.

Earth Day Celebration - T-Rex Museum, 1202 N. Main Ave. Earth-friendly games and activities, conservation presentation at 1 p.m. and showing of "Blue Planet" and "The Lorax." 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $5 children; $2 adults. 792-2884.

Improv Comedy for Relay for Life - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, 9500 N.Oracle Road. 24 hours of entertainment for participants in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 10 a.m. Saturday-10 a.m. Sunday. Free. 498-2165.

Millers Surplus Chili Cook-off Bike Show - Millers Surplus, 406 N. Sixth Ave. The Chili Heads of Arizona cook-off and judging, bike show and raffles. Proceeds of raffle and bike registrations benefit Aviva Children's Services. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; $10 to show bike. 622-4777.

Cemetery Tour - Evergreen Mortuary, 3015 N. Oracle Road. Walking tour among gravestones of several Tucson pioneers. Reservations requested. 10 a.m. $11, includes boxed lunch and beverage. 886-3363 or 721-1681.

Astronomy Day - Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. Viewing of sun and moon; handouts, NASA postcards, posters and night viewing. Talk by UA planetary science professor Rick Greenberg on "Europa, the Ocean Moon: Biosphere 3?" at the end of the "More Than Meets the Eye" planetarium show. Noon-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. viewings; 8:30 p.m. show and lecture. $7; discounts available, for show and lecture; free viewing. 621-7827.

Hop for Hope - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, 9500 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Attempt at the world's largest five-minute bunny hop. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of NW Pima County 2005. 1 p.m. sign-in; 3 p.m. hop begins. $2 registration fee. 498-2165.

League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson - Eastside City Hall, 7575 E. Speedway. Forum on the city water bond election. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 327-5375.

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - The Meeting House, 931 N. Fifth Ave. Katherine Josten, founder of Global Art Project, and Tony Hinkens and Joe Lupiani, co-founders and artists of Dissenters' Park, speak. 2 p.m. Free. 791-9535.

"A Scottish Wedding" - Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Seven Pipers Scottish Society's annual performance featuring bagpipe and drum melodies and highland and country dancing. 2 and 7:30 p.m. $16 in advance; $20 at the door. 299-0701.

Treasures for TIHAN - Doubletree Hotel Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Live and silent auctions, food and entertainment. Benefits Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network. 6:30-10:30 p.m. $50. 323-1128.

"Our True Colors" - Muse Community Arts Center, 516 N. Fifth Ave. Desert Voices presents its annual spring cabaret and silent auction. 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. concert. $18 advance; $20 day of concert. 791-9662.

Academy for Cancer Wellness Memories III Concert - Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Trio Amabile, pianist Leng Tshua and Cecily's Dance Tech perform to benefit the Under Insured Cancer Patients' Endowment Fund. 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. 722-4581.

"Finding Love" and Chocolate Workshop - Choc-alot, 6350 E. Broadway. Earl Hipp, author of the book "Finding Love On Purpose," offers a discussion on habitual patterns of attraction. 7-9 p.m. $35. 749-1612.

Club Crawl - East Congress Street between Arizona Alley and Broadway will be closed for the outdoor stages. Gates open at 7 p.m. Wristbands are $8 in advance, $10 the day of the event. 622-8848.