Today
- UA Poetry Center summer exhibits – Summer in Tucson is hot, but this poetry exhibit is even hotter. Exhibits include “”Tihs Fabulous Shadow: Hart Crane,””
“”Twilight Polka Dots: A Celebration of Barbara Guest”” and “”Generously, specifically, constantly: The Work of Gary Snyder.”” Free. Center for Creative Photography
Tomorrow
- Mr. Tidypaws – I couldn’t pass this one up. With a name like Mr. Tidypaws, what else could this “”cat,”” aka Jeff Grubic, be doing but playing some good ol’ hipster swinging jazz? 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Free. The Monkey Box Pioneer Plaza, 100 N. Stone Ave. Suite 102
Saturday
- Shidara: Taiko Ensemble from Japan – There’s nothing macho about men hitting big drums with big sticks while not wearing shirts at all. Apparently it’s just traditional Japanese performance art. 7:30. $22 in advance, $25 at the door. Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd.
Sunday
- Halifax – No, this is not the capital of Nova Scotia, this pop-punk band is actually from One Thousand Oaks, Calif. 7 p.m. $10. Skrappy’s, 201 E. Broadway Blvd.
Monday
- Mariachi Extravaganza – Reservations are recommended for another Latin-American-themed event. Perhaps you can try your luck at your recently acquired tango skills at this musical performance if you didn’t get tangoed-out over the weekend. 7 p.m. $12, discounts available. The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tuesday
- Steven Schick – This contemporary multiple percussion specialist performs one of several scheduled shows in Tucson on this day. I am now going to brush up on the classical multiple-percussion specialists to really ground myself for his performance. This guy should be impressive. 7:30 p.m. Free. Crowder Hall
