thru–6/18 TUCSON: Affinities of Form: Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas from the Raymond and Laura Wielgus Collection - Tucson Museum of Art, varied objects, 520-624-2333

thru–6/18 TUCSON: Fifty for Fifty: Photographs by Jose Galvez - Tucson Museum of Art, Galvez has been photographing the Latino experience in the Southwest as a reflection of his heritage, 50 of his best images in honor of his 50th birthday, 520-624-2333

thru–6/20 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff: Heritage of a Century - Arizona Historical Society/Pioneer Museum, new exhibit of early settlement, logging and livestock industries, business, social and educational development with museum collections, photographs and archives, donation, M-Sa 9 am - 5 pm, 520-774-6272

thru–6/29 SCOTTSDALE: Music by Moonlight - el Pedregal, featuring top-name local and national acts, $5-10, Thursdays, 7 pm, 480-488-1072 H

thru–7/2 PHOENIX: Painting Revolution: Kandinsky, Malevich and the Russian Avant-Garde - Phoenix Art Museum, first American venue for this collection of abstract paintings, many have not been exhibited outside of Russia, 85 works by the artists who pioneered abstract art in the early 20th century, $2-7, 602-257-1222 or 602-257-1880

thru–7/9 PHOENIX: Gifts of Pride and Love: The Cultural Significance of Kiowa and Comanche Lattice Cradles - Heard Museum, a poignant display of the roles that cradles played in familial relationships and women's artistic expressions in Native American cultures, organized by the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, $7, 602-252-8840

thru–8/15 SCOTTSDALE: Keith Haring - Museum of Contemporary Art, work representing a celebration of life and humanity, includes three large-scale, figural sculptures, 480-994-2787

thru–8/20 SCOTTSDALE: Studio Glass from the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection - Museum of Contemporary Art, examples of Cafesjian's most recent acquisitions by some of the best-known artists from the Czech Republic, Japan and the U.S., 480-994-2787

thru–9/30 PHOENIX: Lovena Ohl: An Eye for Art, A Heart for Artists - Heard Museum, artwork that reflects the passion Ohl had for Native American art and her patronage of talented and emerging artists, features jewelry, pottery, sculpture and other art forms, $7, 602-252-8840

thru–10/31 PHOENIX: Qamanittuaq: Where the River Widens--Drawings by Baker Lake Artists - Heard Museum, first major survey of drawings from the Canadian Inuit community of Baker Lake and is the first exhibition of Inuit artwork to open in the Arctic, $7, 602-252-8840 H

thru–12/31 PHOENIX: "Going Wild" - Sonoran Animals in Native Arts - Pueblo Grande Museum, pottery, basketry, rock art, and carvings depicting dogs, birds, bighorn sheep, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, fish and other Native animals will be featured, 602-495-0901

thru–12/31 TUCSON: We Served at Fort Lowell & Images of Resistance - Fort Lowell Museum, exhibit of 70 photos featuring soldiers and their families; photos of Chiricahua Apaches during the Apache wars in 1886 including leadership, families and final surrender, free, W-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 520-885-3832

thru–6/30 TUCSON: One Hundred Years of Fashion - Arizona Historical Society, explores the last one hundred years of fashion from a social history perspective, 520-628-5774

1–7 PHOENIX: 7th Annual Saguaro Film Festival - AMC Arizona Center 24, celebration of independent films & filmmakers, showcases Arizona media, continuous shows on 2 screens, $5/movie, 480-970-8711 H

1–7/15 ALPINE: Big Fish Contest for Luna Lake - entry fee $5, 3 locations in Alpine to have fish measured, cash prizes & merchandise, 520-339-4330

2 FLAGSTAFF: NAU Student Chamber Recital - Ardrey Aud., strings, 11 am, 520-523-3731

2 FLAGSTAFF: NAU Lumberjack Band Concert - Ardrey Aud., 7:30 pm, 520-523-3731

2 TEMPE: Luncheon Lecture: History in Your Own Backyard--the Grant Park Neighborhood - Arizona Historical Society, by Jean Reynolds, 12:15 pm, 480-929-0292

2–6 PARIA CANYON: Backpacking - with Friends of AZ Highways, www.friendsofazhighways.com

3 FLAGSTAFF: NAU Clarinet Studio Recital Concert - Ardrey Aud., 7:30 pm, 520-523-3731

3 FLAGSTAFF: Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower - Lowell Observatory, programs highlight meteor showers, caused by remnants of Halley's comet burning up in Earth's atmosphere, $2-4, 8 pm, 520-774-3358 H

3–7 COTTONWOOD: Verde Valley Fair - county type fair, booths, games, crafts, food, rides, professional art show, talent show, petting zoo, entertainment, 10 am - 10 pm, $2-4, 520-634-3290 H * y

4 FLAGSTAFF: Planetary Alignment - Lowell Observatory, programs explain the astronomical nature of alignments and include telescopic viewing of several celestial objects, weather permitting, $2-4, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-774-3358 H

4 SCOTTSDALE: Lane Nishikawa - Mifune and Me - Center for the Arts, supercharged examination of the media's image of Asian America, 8 pm, $20, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org

4–5 PHOENIX: Gutierrez Plays Chopin - Classics Concert - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Hermann Michael conducts, with Horacio Gutierrez, piano, $17-41, 7:30 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999

4–5 TUCSON: Tucson Symphony Orchestra - Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 520-792-9155

4–6 TEMPE: Special Olympics Summer Games - ASU, 2,000 special athletes compete in track and field, softball throw, powerlifting, gymnastics & tennis, free, 602-230-1200 or 8000-289-IWIN

4–12 PAGE: River Odyssey for the New Millennium - large-format instruction in photography with river-rafting thrills thru the Grand Canyon, with Friends of AZ Highways, www.friendsofazhighways.com

4–21 PHOENIX: The First Hundred Years - Herberger Theatre, written by and starring Geoff Hoyle, the touching and riotous tale of a cantankerous old comedian barricaded inside a ramshackle theatre, $23-33, 602-256-6995

4–25 PEORIA: Peoria Performances - City Hall Amphitheater, outdoor concert series, different group each week, free, Thursdays, 7 pm, 623-773-7198 H

5 FLAGSTAFF: Spectrum - A Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Ardrey Aud., with Tito Puente & Band, 7:30 pm, 520-523-3731

5 NOGALES: Patsy Torres Concert (Cinco de Mayo) - Pierson Field, 520-287-6732

5 PHOENIX: HOP Council Annual Fund-Raising Dinner Dance - Phoenix Museum of History, 602-253-2734

5 SCOTTSDALE: Tribune Jazz Series - Four Generations of Jazz Violin: A Touring Jazz String Concert of Violin Masters - Center for the Arts, playing solo and ensemble are Johnny Frio,; Joseph Kennedy, Jr., Darol Anger and Matt Glaser, and Sara Caswell/Regina Carter, 8 pm, $24, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org

5 SEDONA: 2000 Sedona Chamber Music Festival Free Community Concert - 6 pm, 520-204-2415

5–6 MESA: Cinco de Mayo - Pioneer Park, traditional and contemporary Hispanic entertainers, dancers, authentic Mexican food, crafts, kid's hands-on folk crafts and cultural demonstrations and lectures, free, Fr 6-10 pm, Sa 10 am - 10 pm, 480-644-2351

5–7 PARKER: 37th Annual Bluewater Casino Parker Enduro - Bluewater Casino, power boat race featuring Unlimited Tunnel Hulls, Tunnel Lights, Cracker Boxes, water ski race, Steel Marine SuperStock Spectacular, Thunderducks, London Bridge Chevron Inboard Shootout, $3, 8 am - 5 pm, 520-855-6125

5–7 PHOENIX: Umpire's Choice Sports Card & Beanie Baby Show - Chris-Town Mall, collectibles including non-sports, pokemon and comics, free, 602-242-9074 H

5–7 SELIGMAN/TOPOCK: 13th Annual Route 66 Fun Run - street dance, BBQ, show & shine, participants drive their old restored or new autos along Historic Rt. 66 & join in the festivities, cruise night, entertainment, car show, new this year from Topock to Seligman, $39-54, 520-753-5001 H

5–7 SIERRA VISTA: Buffalo Soldiers Days Celebration - honoring the heroic deeds and dedication of the black soldier during the early frontier days, golf tournament, historical displays, parade, 520-378-1572

5–7 SIERRA VISTA: Cinco de Mayo - Veterans Memorial Park, carnival, arts & crafts, vendors, live entertainment, children's area, 520-458-7922

5–10 MESA: Broadway Bound - MCC Theatre Outback, musical revue, $5, 7:30 pm, 480-461-7170 H

5–14 SEDONA: 2000 Sedona Chamber Music Festival - annual festival with guest artists in 7 concerts, $5-25, 520-526-2256 H

5–21 PHOENIX: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs - Valley Youth Theatre, musical, $8, 7:30 pm, noon & 3 pm, 602-253-8188 ext. 3

5–28 PEORIA: Clue, the Musical - Theater Works, an Arizona premiere, 8, 7 & 2:30 pm, $15-16, 623-815-7930 H

5–6/11 PHOENIX: Shuttles and Spindles VIII - Shemer Art Center, Mountain Spinners & Weavers Guild juried gallery show featuring creations from the members' looms and wheels, free, 602-262-4727 H

5–6/11 PRESCOTT: Mountain Spinners & Weavers Guild - Gallery Below Theatre, free, W-Sa 11 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-445-3286 not H

5–6/11 PRESCOTT: Shuttles & Spindles Gallery Show - Prescott Fine Arts Gallery, hand spun, hand woven works of art, free, 520-778-7888

5–7/29 PRESCOTT: Natural Heritage Adventures - 2000 - Highlands Center for Natural History, explore the beginnings of Prescott along Lynx Creek where gold was discovered in 1863, with John Miller a prospector, Mary Ramos a homesteader and Elliott Coues a soldier/naturalist in costume, $10, 9 am, 520-776-2033 or 877-928-4253

6 ASH FORK: Pioneer Days - displays for gold panning, adobe block, quilting, food, crafts, raffles, parade at 9:30 am, free, 10 am - 3 pm, 520-637-2245 H *

6 COTTONWOOD: 12th Annual Greater Cottonwood Antique Aeroplane & Auto Show - Airport, antiques, cycles, street rods, customs, military, kit cars, vintage & experimental aircraft, food, 8 am - 4 pm, $1, 520-634-7593 H

6 EAGAR: WalkAmerica - Round Valley Dome, post-walk celebration includes food and entertainment, benefits March of Dimes, collect donations, 10 am - noon, 888-566-9933

6 FLAGSTAFF: NAU Student Low String Recital - Ardrey Aud., 7:30 pm, 520-523-3731

6 FLAGSTAFF: Faculty Recital - Ardrey Aud., Jennifer Regan, flute, 7:30 pm, 520-523-3731

6 GLOBE: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - downtown, mariachi bands, festival queens, games, children's piñata breaks, food, crafts, free, 11 am - 9 pm, 520-425-9443 or 800-804-5623 H x

6 GREEN VALLEY: Titan Missile Museum Anniversary Raise the Roof - open house & exclusive museum tour, dinner, music, raffle, 6 pm, 520-618-4804 H

6 NOGALES: WalkAmerica - Tevecha Park, post-walk celebration includes food and entertainment, benefits March of Dimes, collect donations, 8:30 am - noon, 888-566-9933

6 PHOENIX: Cowboys for Kids & Salvation Army's Family Fest - Salvation Army Youth Center on Broadway, celebrity basketball game, chili cook-off, singer, dancers, chili cook-off, children's games, auction, provides funding to a variety of special children's programs, $, 602-942-5431 H *

6 PHOENIX: Arizona Rattlers vs. Nashville - America West Arena, 7 pm, 602-379-7878 or 602-514-8383

6 PHOENIX: Heritage Saturdays - Heritage & Science Park, craft activities, free, 11 am - 1 pm, first Sat. of the month, 602-262-5029

6 PRESCOTT: Whiskey Row Marathon - Courthouse Plaza, marathon, half marathon, 10K and 2 mile fun run/walk, one of the most difficult marathons in the U.S., $11-17, 6 am, 520-445-7221

6 SCOTTSDALE: Philip Glass - Etudes and Other Work for Solo Piano - Center for the Arts, 8 pm, $26, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org

6 SEDONA: 2000 Sedona Chamber Music Festival - Pacifica Quartet & Friends - St. John Vianney Church, 7:30 pm, 520-204-2415

6 TUCSON: Cockpit Preview - F-100 - Pima Air & Space Museum, view the interior of the F-100 & talk with the men who flew it, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-574-0462

6 YUMA: Cinco De Mayo Parade & Celebration - Historic Downtown, parade, food, live music, entertainment, free, 9 am - 11 pm, 520-783-2423

6–7 ALPINE: Working Dog Trials - dogs answering commands from handlers, voice, whistle or hand-signs, gather sheep and bring them into a pen, 8 am, 520-339-4330

6–7 PHOENIX: Women's Softball Championship - Rose Mofford Softball Complex, divisions include A,B,C,D levels as well as Senior slow pitch, $150 which includes a double elimination tournament, 602-262-6485 H

6–7 QUEEN CREEK: Family Fun Day on the Farm - Schnepf Farms, barrel race, ring toss, milk a cow, tractor pull, horseshoes, petting corral, cow pie toss, $5, 480-987-3333

6–7 SAFFORD: Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta - games, food, mariachi music, outdoor entertainment, free, 10 am - 10 pm, 520-428-4920 H *

6–7 TUCSON: 15th Annual Tucson Folk Festival - El Presidio Park, high caliber folk music artists, performances & audience participation, workshops, gospel program, children's show, food & craft vendors, free, noon - 9 pm, 520-326-9021 H *

6–8 NOGALES: Cinco de Mayo Celebrity Weekend - fiesta dinner, silent & live auctions, golf tournament, supports Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County, 520-287-3733 or 520-398-3998 H w

6–14 GLENDALE: Arts Council Juried Children's Art Show - Fruit Packing Shed Galleries Historic Sahuaro Ranch, from schools from throughout the Valley, a variety of media, free, 623-939-5782 H

6–7/31 PEORIA: Arizona Saguaros - Sports Complex, Arizona's only pro outdoor soccer team begins an 11 game schedule, 623-412-4211

6–6/24 SCOTTSDALE: KNIX Spring Rodeo Series - Rawhide, action packed rodeo activities by the Rodeo Connection, 480-502-1880

7 CHANDLER: 2000 Cinco de Mayo - A.J. Chandler Park, Chihuahua races, crowning of King and Queen of Chihuahuas, children's dance groups, food, crafts, free, 11 am - 5 pm, 480-963-3953

7 COTTONWOOD: Sizzlin' Salsa Sunday/Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Historic Old Town, salsa tasting from many area restaurants, mariachi band, music, ballet folkloricos, food, free, noon-9 pm, 520-634-9468 H x

7 DOUGLAS: Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament - Douglas Golf & Social Club, 520-364-3722

7 FLAGSTAFF: NAU Jazz II Band Concert - Ardrey Aud., 7:30 pm, 520-523-3731

7 FLAGSTAFF: NAU Orchestra Concert - Ardrey Aud., 3 pm, 520-523-3731

7 SEDONA: 2000 Sedona Chamber Music Festival - Pacifica Quartet & Friends Go Baroque - St. John Vianney Church, 3 pm, 520-204-2415

7 TUCSON: 20th Annual Cinco de Mayo 10K Fitness Fiesta - Cholla High School, running and walking event, with T-shirts, mariachi concert & Mexican breakfast, $16, 7 am, 520-299-5215

7 TUCSON: Pops Concert - Music Hall, show-stopping, toe-tapping finale of the 60th season, a "Sentimental Journey" featuring the best of the big band swing era, includes a special performance by the Alumni Chorus, by Tucson Boys Chorus, $8.75-10.75, 3 & 7:30 pm, 520-296-6277 H

7–28 PHOENIX: Weekly Auto Market - Mr. Lucky's, buy or sell secondhand vehicles of all types, free to buyers, sellers pay $23, Sundays, 8 am - 2 pm, 623-780-8408

7–28 SCOTTSDALE: Will Rogers Follies - Stagebrush Theatre, an Arizona premiere, $15-16, 480-990-7405

8 SCOTTSDALE: 2nd Annual Independent Film Fest - Center for the Arts, 7 pm, $6-28, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org

8 THATCHER: Duo Medici Finale Concert - Eastern Arizona College, features violinist Luca Ciarla & pianist Sean Schulze, 7:30 pm, $3-10, 520-428-2511 or 520-428-1009 H

9–17 PHOENIX: West Side Story - Orpheum Theatre, musical presented by Theater League, $31.50-26.50, 8 & 2 pm, 480-614-1676 or 480-503-5555

9–6/2 PHOENIX: Discovery of a New Element: Mi (millennium) - Shemer Art Center, mixed media, juried show featuring the pastels of Cathy McCormick, 602-262-4727 H

10 FLAGSTAFF: 2000 Sedona Chamber Music Festival - Pacifica Quartet & Friends - Museum of Northern Arizona, 7:30 pm, 520-204-2415

10–12 TUCSON: TSO Young People's Concerts - Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 520-792-9155

11 TEMPE: Talk & Book Signing: James Van Praagh - Changing Hands Book Store, author of "Talking to Heaven," & "Reaching to Heaven," he'll sign new book "Healing Grief," 6:30 pm, 480-730-0205

11–12 PHOENIX: Double Your Pleasure - Finova Classics Concert - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, with Hilary Hahn, violin, Peter Wiley, cello, $17-41, 7:30 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 H

12 COTTONWOOD: 2000 Sedona Chamber Music Festival - Pacifica Quartet & Friends - 7:30 pm, 520-204-2415

12 FLAGSTAFF: Preschool Discoveries - Museum of Northern Arizona, ages 3-5 learn about the Colorado Plateau through songs, games, stories, puppet shows, arts & crafts, $2, 9 am & 10:30 am, 520-774-5211 ext. 220 H *

12–13 PARKER: Ramada Express Hotel Casino River Happening - La Paz County Park, car, truck & boat show open to the public, classics, custom cars, street rods pre 1948, muscle cars pre 1975, also water ski show, $3, 520-855-6125 H w

12–14 BISBEE: La Vuelta de Bisbee - 3-day bicycle stage race, including 2 time trials & 2 road races for men & women (separate events), 520-432-5795 w

12–14 PRESCOTT: Film Festival - Sharlot Hall Museum, selections of 180 films made in Yavapai County since 1912, celebrity appearances and other activities, 520-445-3122

12–14 TUCSON: Classics Celebrity Golf & Tennis Event - Sheraton El Conquistador, also evening events, "Taste of the Town," black tie gala with the stars, sun celebrity brunch, 8 am - 4 pm, $5, 520-623-6165

12–16 PAGE: Slot Canyons - mysterious petroglyphs, panorama of massive, vermilion sandstone cliffs, Paria Bluffs, with Friends of AZ Highways, www.friendsofazhighways.com

12–28 PHOENIX: The Arizona Project - Herberger Theatre, by Actors Theatre of Phoenix, world premiere of a new work by renowned Phoenix playwright Michael Grady, a couple from New York discover the postcard beauty, roughshod politics, lofty aspirations and gaudy contradictions that weave through the fiber of modern Arizona, 8 & 2 pm, $19-33, 602-252-8497 or 480-503-5555

12–28 PHOENIX: Beehive - Phoenix Theatre, by Larry Gallaghee, the outrageous '60s revue starring the women of Rock & Roll and the songs that made them famous, 602-254-2151

13 CHANDLER: Coors 32 Funny Cars - Firebird International Raceway, one of the most complete gatherings of Funny Cars in the country, Nitro Funny Cars, Top Alcohol Funny Cars, Jet Funny Cars, Pro Modified & Wheelstanders, speeds reach 250+ m.p.h., $10-36, 2-10 pm, 602-268-0200 H y

13 CHLORIDE: All Town Yard Sale - City Park, antiques, crafts, free, 8 am, 520-565-2204 H

13 GOODYEAR: 6th Annual Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert - Estrella Mountain Ranch, gourmet food, fireworks, $3-6, 7:30 pm, gates open at 4 pm, 623-935-6384

13 MESA: "Here's to you, Mom" - Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa Symphony Orchestra with the Chinese Art Ensemble, free, 7 pm, 480-897-2121 J

13 PHOENIX: Meet Me in the Alley - Women's Resource Center - Squaw Peak Lanes, charity bowling tournament, 602-594-6730 H

13 PHOENIX: The Phoenix Bach Choir presents "A Bouquet of Flowers" - Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, choral music about all kinds of flowers, 8 pm, $18-20, 602-253-2224

13 PHOENIX: Saturday on the Square - Heritage & Science Park, "Step Back in Time" living history tours in the Rosson House, walking tours downtown, old-fashion activities, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-262-5029 H

13 PHOENIX: Contra Dance - Kenilworth School, featuring live music of New England, French-Canada and the British Isles, beginner's workshop at 7:30 pm, dance from 8-11 pm, $6, 480-759-2382 or 480-838-7495

13 PRESCOTT: All That Jazz - Adult Center of Prescott, with the Prescott Jazz Trio and a special guest, 7:30 pm, $4-5, 520-778-3000

13 SAFFORD: 8th Annual Eastern AZ Motorcycle Club Copper Classic/Poker Run - Firth Park, motorcycle rallye as well as cars, trucks, bicycles, BBQ, free to public, 10 am - 8 pm, 520-428-5927 H

13 SAFFORD: WalkAmerica - Firth Park, post-walk celebration includes food and entertainment, benefits March of Dimes, collect donations, 8 am - noon, 888-566-9933

13 SEDONA: 2000 Sedona Chamber Music Festival - Pacifica Quartet & Friends - St. John Vianney Church, 7:30 pm, 520-204-2415

13 SIERRA VISTA: Ladies Extravaganza - Ethel Berger Center, speakers on health, fashion show, vendors, 520-417-6980

13 TEMPE: Kids' Corner Saturday Costume Events - Changing Hands Book Store, Winnie the Pooh will visit, and there will be a reading, 480-730-0205

13 TUCSON: Tucson Girls Chorus - Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 520-577-6064

13–14 BISBEE: 4th Annual Bisbee Spring Arts Celebration - art auction, reception, paint-a-thon, 520-432-5421 or 520-432-3660

13–14 KINGMAN: Annual Mohave County Arts Festival - Metcalf Park, hands-on demonstrations, juried art exhibits, entertainment, food, free, 8 am - 5 pm, 520-757-0812 H *

13–14 KINGMAN: Hualapai Downs Horse Races - Mohave County Fairgrounds, 1 pm, 520-753-2636

13–14 PHOENIX: Beauty & the Beast - Symphony Hall, by guest company BalletMet Columbus, classical story that combines dazzling costumes and sets with great dancing, $28-48, 602-381-0184 or 602-381-1096

13–14 PRESCOTT: 14th Annual Spring Art & Craft Festival - Courthouse Plaza, fine art & fine craft, art demonstrations, children's activities, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-445-2510 H * z

13–14 ST. DAVID: Fiesta de la Primavera - Holy Trinity Monastery, arts & crafts, BBQ & ethnic food, entertainment, raffles, museum, gift shop, $1 parking, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-720-4642 ext. 10 H

13–14 YARNELL: 30th Annual Yarnell Daze - parade, fine art show, crafts fair, BBQ, entertainment, flea market, dance, antique & classic car show, free, 520-427-6224 H x

14 CHANDLER: Viva Espana! - Center for the Arts, with Salt River Brass, featuring the color and excitement of Spain and the influence it has on our state, 3 pm, $8-10, 480-786-2680

14 PHOENIX: Arizona Road Racers Luck of the Draw - Dreamy Draw Park, four mile 3-person team relay race, teams drawn randomly, each person runs four miles, teams ranked on fastest cumulative time, $2-5, 5:30 am, 602-954-8341 not H

14 SEDONA: 2000 Sedona Chamber Music Festival - Pacifica Quartet & Friends - The Church of the Red Rocks, 3 pm, 520-204-2415

14 TUCSON: Way Out West Bird Expo - Pima County Fairgrounds, 200+ vendors, from Finches to Macaws, cages, feed, bird toys, $3-6, 9 am - 4 pm, 602-973-9282 H

15 PHOENIX: Arizona Film Society Film Discussion - script readings and film discussion, free, 480-970-8711 H

16 TEMPE: Luncheon Lecture: Walk About, Talk About--Connections between History, the Humanities and Neighborhood Life in Arizona - Arizona Historical Society, by Anita Fonte, 12:15 pm, 480-929-0292

16–20 GRAND CANYON: Rim to Rim - Backpacking - with Friends of AZ Highways, www.friendsofazhighways.com

16–21 TUCSON: The Flying Karamazov Brothers' L'Universe - Temple of Music & Art, blend of dance, comedy, verse and juggling, explores the vastness of the universe in wild action and loony verse, $23-33, 520-622-2823

18 FLAGSTAFF: Colloquia on the Colorado Plateau - Museum of Northern Arizona, speakers present images and ideas exploring the arts, sciences and cultures of the Colorado Plateau, free, 4 pm, Thursdays, 520-774-5213 H

18 GLENDALE: Gaslight Antique Walk - Arizona's Antique Capital, 90 antique stores, specialty shops & restaurants stay open from 6-9 pm, Thursdays, 623-930-2299

18 PRESCOTT: Spring Variety Show - Adult Center of Prescott, music, dances, songs by local performers, 1 pm, $3-4, 520-778-3000 H

18 PRESCOTT: Zoo by Moonlight - Heritage Park Zoo, bring a flash light, $2, 8 pm, 520-778-4242 H

18 SIERRA VISTA: Amazing Arizona Series - Ethel Berger Center, lecture on the past and present of Arizona, free, 7 pm, 520-417-6980

18–20 PHOENIX: NSCAA Div II National Softball Championship - Rose Mofford Sports Complex & Phoenix College, 8 am - 8 pm, 602-285-7175 H

19 NORTHWEST VALLEY: 14th Annual Golf Classic - 623-583-0692

19 PHOENIX: March into Summer with Doc - APS Friday Night at the Pops - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Doc Severinsen conducts, with Soldiers' Chorus, $19-43, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 H

19 SUN CITY WEST: 15th Annual Golf Classic - includes cart, green fees, food, 4 person scramble, $, 602-583-0692 H

19–20 TUCSON: Annual Spring Festival of Food, Music and Folklore - East Plaza of the Main Library, cultural, non-alcoholic family event to expose Hispanic and allied cultural expressions and cuisine and art to the community, Fr 11:30 am - 1 pm, 5-10 pm, Sa 5-10 pm, free, 520-888-8816

19–21 TUCSON: Theater League Presents West Side Story - Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 602-952-2881

19–27 PRESCOTT: Ravenscroft - Theatre, a mystery, $9-10, 7:30 & 2 pm, 520-445-3286 H

20 GLOBE: 8th Annual Gold-n-Oldies Car Show - Cobre Valle Country Club, open show, 13 classes from stock to street rods, late models, 4-wheel drive, muscle cars, etc., specialty awards, door prizes, games, poker run, $ entry fee, 8 am, 800-804-5623 or 520-473-2331 H w

20 PHOENIX: March into Summer with Doc - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Doc Severinsen conducts, with Soldiers' Chorus, 8 pm, 602-495-1999

20 SIERRA VISTA: 2-10-2 Biathlon - 520-533-2374

20 TUCSON: Tucson Arts District's ArtWalk - call to RSVP 520-624-9977

20 TUCSON: 12th Annual Waila Festival - sponsored by AZ Historical Society, Tohono O'odham social dance music also known as Chicken Scratch, craft demonstrations, taste O'odham foods, 5 bands featured, free, 5-11 pm, 520-628-5774 H * x

20–21 JEROME: 35th Annual Paseo de Casas - 4-8 homes & 2-4 historic public buildings, homes range from Victorians on Company Hill to renovated miner's shacks, also an art exhibition featuring the works of Jerome artists & photographic display from the Jerome Historical Society Archives, self-paced, continuous shuttle service, 9 am - 3 pm, $4-8, 520-634-2900 or 520-634-5477 x

20–21 PHOENIX: Gun Show/Collectorama - State Fairgrounds, 600 tables of fine quality antique, new & used firearms, edged weapons, ammo, ports, telescopes, mounts, knives, militaria, estate jewelry, $6.50, 9 am, 480-837-2423

20–21 PHOENIX: Fairgrounds Antique Market - State Fairgrounds, Arizona's largest antiques and collectibles market, $2, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 602-943-1766 H

20–21 QUEEN CREEK: The Peach Festival - Schnepf Farms, orchards will be open for picking, Peach foods sampling tent, arts & crafts, train ride to the orchard, antique car & tractor show, chef demonstrations, live entertainment, $5, 8 am - 5 pm, 480-987-3333 H

20–21 ROCK SPRINGS: 12th Annual Sweet Onion Festival - Rock Springs Cafe, hear and see bluegrass and western bands, craft & educational booths, food, onion seeds, fresh veggies & onions, onion recipe books, onion recipe contest, competitions for biggest onion grown, best sweet red, sponsored by AZ Master Gardeners & Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, children's program, free with non-perishable food donations or $2/car, 9 am - 4 pm, 602-470-1556 ext. 1006 H * x

20–21 WHITERIVER: Fort Apache Heritage Reunion - Fort Apache Historic Park, inaugural reunion between people and place, features processions and living history events involving Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers and Theodore Roosevelt School students and staff, 8 am - 7 pm, 520-338-4623 or 520-338-1230 H *

20–22 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 2nd Annual Mohave Unlimited Hydrofest '99 Havasu Cup Challenge - Windsor Beach, unlimited hydroplane racing and light hydroplane racing, 818-342-0501 or 888-724-9376

21 PRESCOTT: Smoki Lecture Series - featuring Jay Craveth, Music and Song of Native Americans, 2 pm, 520-445-1230

21 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in AZ - Los Olivos Restaurant, three 45-minute sets by Julie & Zen in a casual bistro setting, $7-10, 2-5 pm, 602-942-8348 H

21 TUCSON: Visions of America - Berger Performing Arts Center, with Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, featuring Dougherty, Tombeau de Liberace, 3 pm, $5-8, 520-323-7166

21–7/23 SCOTTSDALE: Summer Concerts in the Park - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, liver performances, variety of local bands, train & carousel, free, 480-312-2312 H

22 SCOTTSDALE: Six Hands on the Keyboard - Desert Mountain Auditorium, by the Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra, including Nicholas Carey & Misato Yokoyama, piano duo; Irving Fleming, piano soloist; $15-18, 8 pm, 480-945-8071 H

23–24 SCOTTSDALE: Six Hands on the Keyboard - Center for the Arts, by the Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra, including Nicholas Carey & Misato Yokoyama, piano duo; Irving Fleming, piano soloist; $15-18, 8 pm, 480-945-8071 H

23–28 PHOENIX: The Flying Karamazov Brothers' L'Universe - Herberger Theatre, blend of dance, comedy, verse and juggling, explores the vastness of the universe in wild action and loony verse, $23-33, 602-256-6995

24 CASA GRANDE: Philharmonia Orchestra's Carnegie Hall Preview Concert - H.S. Aud., includes Stravinsky, Verdi, Galindo, free, 7:30 pm, 520-326-2793 H

24–6/24 SEDONA: The Amorous Flea - Tlaquepaque, musical adaptation of Molliere's "School for Wives", in the courtyard by the creek, $15, 8 pm, 877-386-8687 H

25 TEMPE: Evening Series: Tempe Town Lake - A Great Place to Meet Your Neighbors - Arizona Historical Society, by Diana Kaminski, 7 pm, 480-929-0292

26 SEDONA: Grand Opening of Sedona Cultural Park, Georgia Frontiere Performance Pavilion, featuring an open-air amphitheater, with performance by the Phoenix Symphony and a special guest, 800-780-2787 H

26–27 SAFFORD: 2000 Gila Valley Family Festival - street fair, antique car show, continuous entertainment, Mt. Graham tours of the telescopes, free, 888-837-1841 or 520-428-2511

26–6/4 TEMPE: The Odd Couple (Female Version) - Performing Arts Center by Tempe Little Theatre, Neil Simon comedy, 2 & 8 pm, $10-12, 480-350-8388

27 PHOENIX: Heritage Series: Growing up in Arizona - South Mountain Community College Storytelling Institute, by Arizona Historical Society, with Liz Warren, 10:30 am, 480-929-0292

27 PHOENIX: Arizona Rattlers vs. Milwaukee - America West Arena, 7 pm, 602-379-7878 or 602-514-8383

27 SPRINGERVILLE: Windfest 2000 & Kite Festival - Municipal Airport, festival and trade show featuring wind uses, kite competition, vendor booths, wind usage demonstrations, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-333-2123 H *

27 TUCSON: Philharmonia Orchestra's Carnegie Gala Concert - Centennial Hall, featured guests include renowned soprano Faye Robinson in opera arias and spirituals and 18-year-old Tucson violin virtuoso Alexander Woods, free, 8 pm, 520-621-33341 H

27–28 ELOY: Turbine Madness - Eloy Municipal Airport, skydiving event, $11 jumps, $10 registration, 520-466-3753

27–28 FLAGSTAFF: 2nd Annual Flagstaff Spring Piano Festival - Ardrey Aud., 3 pm, 520-523-3731

27–28 FLAGSTAFF: Festival of Hispanic Arts & Crafts - Museum of Northern Arizona, celebrating Hispanic culture through demonstrations and sales of visual art, including tinwork and dance performances, guitar and mariachi music, 520-774-5213

27–28 PATAGONIA: Arizona Ranger Days/Heritage Festival - music, fiddle contests, Saturday night dance, pancake breakfast, homemade dinner by Patagonia Senior Citizens, 520-394-2702

27–28 PINE: 20th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival - Community Ctr, 85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, Sa 8 am - 5 pm, Su 8 am - 3 pm, 520-476-4647 H x

27–28 PRESCOTT VALLEY: ArtGuild 14th Annual Art Show - United Methodist Church, Grumbacher Gold Medallion and Fine Art competition, free, 10:30 am - 4 pm, 520-778-7092 H

27–29 PEARCE/SUNSITES: Memorial Day Golf Tournament - Shadow Mountain Golf & Country Club, 520-826-3412

27–29 PRESCOTT: 26th Annual George Phippen Memorial Day Western Art Show & Sale - Courthouse Plaza, juried outdoor western art show featuring 125 artists, a popular "Quick Draw" & auction 2 pm Sat & Sun, daily 9 am, free; 5/29 will be the Silver Anniversary Show & Sale, with all award winning artist from the first 24 shows, free, SA & Su 10 am - 5 pm, M 10 am - 3 pm, 520-778-1385 H y

27–29 QUEEN CREEK: The Peach Festival - Schnepf Farms, orchards will be open for picking, Peach foods sampling tent, arts & crafts, train ride to the orchard, antique car & tractor show, chef demonstrations, live entertainment, $5, 8 am - 5 pm, 480-987-3333 H

27–29 TOMBSTONE: 22nd Annual Wyatt Earp Days - chili cook-off, gunfights, public hanging, saloon girls, fashion show, parade, dancing, live c/w band, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-457-3291 or 520-457-3197 H

27–9/17 FLAGSTAFF: Heritage Program - Museum of Northern Arizona, annual summer series of exhibits, sales, special events celebrating Native American & regional traditions, includes Enduring Creations, a sales exhibit, and four weekend marketplaces, 520-774-5213 H

28 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Historic Walk - Downtown, local authors/historians Richard & Sherry Mangum dress in period costumes & lead a free 90 minute walking tour of historic downtown, limited, call for reservations, 10 am, 520-774-8800

29 ELOY: Arizona Challenge - Eloy Municipal Airport, skydiving event, organized by George Jicha and Arizona Airspeed, 520-466-3753

29 SCOTTSDALE: Rawhide's Flag Waving Memorial Day Celebration - live shows, free balloon sculpting Magik comedy street shows, 480-502-1880

29–6/7 SONOITA: Horse Races - Sonoita Fairgrounds, live Quarterhorse & Thoroughbred horse races, off-track wagering from Turf Paradise, live simulcast of Kentucky Derby, $2, post-time 1 pm, 520-455-5553 H *

30–6/4 TEMPE: The Civil War - Our Story in Song - Gammage Aud., part of Broadway Series, 480-965-3434

tba CAMP VERDE: 4th Annual Veteran's Day Tribute - Cliff Castle Casino, 520-567-6956 ext. 254

tba COALMINE: Coalmine Canyon Rodeo - 520-724-6630

tba DEWEY: Young's Farm Memorial Weekend Pie Festival - country music, pie walk, children's games, hay rides, coloring contest, pie eating contests, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-632-7272 H *

tba LAKE HAVASU CITY: 16th Annual Eliminator Boat Regatta - Nautical Inn Resort, 909-681-9460

tba LAKE HAVASU CITY: 17th Annual Western Outdoor News Lake Havasu Striper Derby - Island Inn Hotel, 2/person teams, $50,000 in prizes, the largest of its kind anywhere in the west, 714-546-4370 H

tba LOWER GREASEWOOD: Keith J. Boyd Memorial Rodeo - 520-724-6630

tba PAGE: Annual Cinco de Mayo - City Park, dancers, folk singing, food, exhibits, arts & crafts, music, 520-645-2301 H

tba PHOENIX: 22nd Annual Bids for Kids Auction - Pointe Hilton on South Mountain, live and silent auctions, special performance by Club members, live band and dancing, benefits the Arizona Republic Charities, supports the Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley, black-tie optional, 5:30 pm - midnight, 480-820-3688

tba PRESCOTT VALLEY: Annual Spring Art Festival - Trinity Hall, competition and sale of art and fine craft, free, Sa 10 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 520-772-0558 or 520-772-6225 H

tba PRESCOTT: Off-Street Festival - crafts, food, entertainment, free, 10 am, 520-445-2000 or 800-266-7534 H y

tba SANDERS: Pinon Wild West Shoot Out Rodeo - 520-724-6630

tba SCOTTSDALE: Rural/Metro Night Run for the Arts - Ctr for the Arts, run, walk & stroll for art's sake around downtown Scottsdale, live performances & presentations by local artists along the route, art awarded for several categories, & post event food line with treats from many Valley suppliers, 7:30 pm, 602-994-2787 H

tba SCOTTSDALE: 8th Annual Milton Vaughn Memorial Golf Tournament - Orange Tree Golf Resort, benefits the American Heart Association and the Arizona Rattlers charities, $175, 602-379-7569

tba SEDONA: 3rd Annual Courtyard Visual Arts Show & Sale - Sedona Arts Center, more than 30 local artists, art, fun, music, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-282-3809 or 520-282-3865

tba TEMPE: MLB Yard Ball - Tempe Diablo Stadium Complex, 4 on 4 baseball game played with plastic balls and bats, 100+ teams and 1,0000 men & women compete, 972-92-5836

tba TEMPE: 7th Annual Piano Sale - ASU School of Music, free, 480-965-8863

tba TEMPE: 3rd Annual Red Bull Great Skate '99 - a free style skate-dance competition, competition in women's solo, men's solo, pairs and teams, 3-10 pm, 310-546-9585

tba TUBAC: Annual Hi-Art - Tubac Center of the Arts, all media art exhibit by regional high school art students, Tues-Sat 10 am - 4:30 pm, Sun 1-4:30 pm, 520-398-2371

tba WILLCOX: 4th Annual Rex Allen Days Inc. Golf Tournament - Twin Lakes Golf Course, proceeds for scholarships, NCCH and local organizations, 520-384-2272

tba WILLIAMS: 21st Annual Rendezvous Days - parade, re-enactment of springtime mountain men rendezvous, parade, black powder shoot, carnival, street dances, games & contests, crafts, music, 520-635-4061

This calendar has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance.