Entertainment Calendar (7/3)

Friday, July 3

2nd to None Comedy Tour: 8 and 10 p.m. tonight, 8 p.m. tomorrow and 8 p.m. Sunday, Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe. Features G Thang, Garrick Dixon and Freeze Luv. $15 all shows. Dinner available. www.tempeimprov.com or (480) 921-9877.

Michael Jackson Dance Party: 9 p.m., Flagstaff's Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave. Michael's music will be featured alongside other hit tracks from 1960s through the 1990s, including tracks from the Jackson 5. The evening's tribute to the "King of Pop" will include a cash prize for the best Michael Jackson costume. (928) 556-1580.

Wait Until Dark: through July 5, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. The classic thriller is presented by Scottsdale Desert Stages Actor's Café. For ages 16 and older. $22 ($20 seniors/students) in advance and $25 day of show. $15 student rush and groups of 10 or more. Reservations recommended. (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.com.

Tuesday, July 7

Indie rockers Copeland, along with Anchor & Braille and Sherwood: The Clubhouse, 1320 E. Broadway Road, Tempe. The tour supports the band's latest release, You Are My Sunshine. www.thecopelandsite.com or www.myspace.com/copeland.

The Jungle Book KIDS: through July 31, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa. Specially adapted from the beloved film, the musical includes favorite Disney tunes and is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Tickets are $16 for everyone and include a special children's buffet. Dates, times, tickets: www.broadwaypalmwest.com or (480) 325-6700.

Thursday, July 9

Duley-Jones Gallery Eighth Anniversary: 7100 Main St., Scottsdale. During the Summer Spectacular ArtWalk. (480) 945-8475.

Artists on Artists series: "Rooted in the Real:" 6:30 p.m., Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Photography and new media presentations by eight local artists followed by light refreshments and open conversation between the artists and audience. Free. smocarsvp@sccarts.org or (480) 874-4641.

"Forever Plaid" 20th Anniversary special event: 8 p.m. (tape delay), AMC Ahwatukee 24, 4915 E. Ray Road. Features select members from the original "Forever Plaid" cast introducing the event from the red carpet at Los Angeles' Club Nokia followed by a specially taped performance of "Forever Plaid." The evening wraps up with a performance by "The Plaids" - Daniel Reichard, David Engel, Larry Raben and Stan Chandler - of musical numbers never before staged during the play's Off-Broadway run, as well as the first ever coast-to-coast in-theater sing-a-long. $18. www.FathomEvents.com.

Yes with special guest Asia: Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. www.livenation.com or 1-877-598-6671. Upcoming: July 10, 311, with Ziggy Marley and The Expendables. July 12, New Kids on the Block with special guest Jesse McCartney. July 14, The Fray. July 15, Il Divo. July 18, Tori Amos.

Friday, July 10

Jekyll & Hyde: today to Aug. 9, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Ahwatukee Foothills resident Dominic Kidwell is a cast member. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (no matinee July 11 or 18). For ages 16 and older. $20 to $25. (480) 483-1664 or visiting www.desertstages.com.

Lego Castle Adventures exhibit: through Sept. 6, Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. Builders of all ages and skill levels are invited to explore, build and play using LEGO bricks. Free with general admission. www.azscience.org.

Saturday, July 11

12th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott. Features traditional and contemporary works of art; glass-blowing, weaving, carving, silversmithing and basket-making demonstrations; and entertainment. The Children's Art Experience offers a workshop with leading American Indian artists (sign-up required). (928) 445-3122 or www.sharlot.org.

Annual Family Fun Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arizona State University Art Museum, Tenth Street and Mill Avenue, Tempe. Free. http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/familyfun.

Time, the Signs of Life exhibit: today to Aug. 14, University Club, 39 E. Monte Vista. The Herberger Theater is closed due to renovations, so the summer art gallery exhibit will be on display at the University Club. Artwork is for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Herberger. www.herbergertheater.org or (602) 254-7399.

Tony Foster: Searching for a Bigger Subject: today to Oct. 18, Phoenix Art Museum, Orme Lewis Gallery, 1625 N. Central Ave. The exhibition, featuring the works of English watercolor artist Tony Foster, focuses on two of the world's most powerful subjects - Arizona's Grand Canyon and Mount Everest in the Himalayas. www.PhxArt.org or (602) 257-1222.

Sunday, July 12

Phantom Sightings: Art after the Chicano Movement: today through Sept. 21, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. Features 120 works in a large variety of media. www.PhxArt.org or (602) 257-1222.

Phoenix Opera "Come Away With Me" event: 4 p.m., My Florist Café & Bar, 530 W. McDowell Road. Phoenix Opera General Director John Massaro will guide listeners through a tour of the world's greatest music performed by a world-class ensemble of Phoenix opera singers. Guests will also enjoy an assortment of Mediterranean inspired delicacies including two glasses of wine or a choice of soft beverages. A cash bar will also be available. $45. RSVP: Susan, (623) 214-7537.

Monday, July 13

Nightmare of You in concert: 7 p.m., Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St. The group will release its second album, Infomaniac, on Aug. 4. www.myspace.com/nightmareofyou.

Thursday, July 16

Nouveau Flamenco pioneer Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra: 8 p.m., Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St. www.celebritytheatre.com or (602) 267-1600, ext. 1. Upcoming: 8 p.m. Aug. 21, The Cult's Love Live tour.

Friday, July 17

In the Kingdom of Clouds: today to July 26, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. See what would happen if children stopped imagining shapes in the clouds in this original rock opera. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22 in advance, $25 day of show, $20 for students and seniors. Reservations: (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.com.

Marilyn Manson and Slayer: Cricket Wireless Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave. www.livenation.com.

Saturday, July 18

Unexpected Wegman: today through Jan. 24, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St. Forty-five William Wegman works feature photographic portraits of Weimaraner dogs and reveal an array of many other whimsically portrayed subjects in a diverse range of media and forms. SMoCA's Annual Summer Family Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 30, titled Dog Days of Summer, will feature a special tour of the exhibition for children and parents, followed by a hands-on art project where kids can make an artwork inspired by their favorite dog. www.smoca.org.

Saturday, July 25

Art Walk: Costco Home, 1345 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. Sponsored by Costco Home and Arts Alive. Artists will be available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (480) 753-2400.

Wednesday, July 29

Cirque du Soleil presents Saltimbanco: today through Sunday, Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $40 to $95 for adults and $32 to $76 for children 12 and under and are available online at www.cirquedusoleil.com or by calling (623) 772-3800. 

Friday, Aug. 7

The Fantasticks: today through Oct. 11, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. The musical is suitable for all ages. $20 to $25. (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

The Jonas Brothers with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks and Honor Society: 7:30 p.m., Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. www.livenation.com.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Art Walk: Costco Home, 1345 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. Sponsored by Costco Home and Arts Alive. Artists will be available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (480) 753-2400.

Saturday, Jan. 16

2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St. FIM World Championship. www.SupercrossOnline.com.