6-10 p.m., Feb. 13 

Feb. 26-June 18 

7 p.m., March 6

7-9 p.m., March 5

7 p.m., March 5

6 to 8 p.m., March 4 

7:30 p.m., March 8

8 p.m., March 19-20, 26-27; April 2-3; 2 p.m., March 21, 27-28 & April 3-4; 7 p.m., April 1

9:30 a.m. (coffee service); 10 a.m. (program), March 16

8-9:45 p.m., March 13

5:30 p.m., VIP recep.; 6 p.m. recep.; 8 p.m. performance, March 10

6:30-9:30 p.m., March 9

7:30 p.m., March 3

8 p.m., Feb. 26 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 27 

7:30-9:30 p.m., Feb. 26  

Noon-1:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m., Feb. 19 

5:30-6:30 p.m., Feb. 17

7:30 p.m., Feb. 22 

9:30 a.m. (coffee service); 10 a.m. (program), Feb. 16  

Join Holly Harmon for an engaging and informative discussion dedicated to professional development practices for visual and performing artists. Tickets are available at the door; seating is limited.

This event features a romantic evening of dining, dancing and romancing and a performance by the Southwest Youth Ballet and professional guest artists. Dance lessons from a world champion ballroom dancer follow. Buy Tickets 

The ASU voice students of Anne Kopta perform with faculty artist Robert Mills. Mills, assistant professor of music, performs with the Mesa Symphony, Phoenix Chorale and the Three Tenors of Mexico. Optional TCA Gallery and facility tours follow. Free. Limited seating. Tickets available at the door.  

Prokovief's musical themes get a shiny new spin to accompany the cautionary folk tale of Peter, his grandfather and his animal friends. Welcome this exciting new production home after a triumphant national tour. Recommended for ages three and older. Buy Tickets  

Take in spectacular views, shake off the stress of the week and enjoy music by emerging songwriters at the Valley’s most unique Open Mic event. Enjoy great music, snacks and more. Musicians are welcome to drop in and vie for a spot in the March 3 Songwriters' Showcase. Free    

Paul McDermand has appeared with the giants of the entertainment field, including Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash and The Moody Blues. On one stage – the exotic marimba, the exuberant steel drums and the unmatched artistry of Esteban. Buy Tickets

Keeping live music alive as selected performers from the TCA’s Walk-In Wednesdays series join headliner Joe Myers for a night of original music. Host Walt Richardson invites audience comment as the headliner shares the secrets of his or her craft. The show is being taped for television. Buy Tickets 

The TCA Gallery will present a free teacher workshop in conjunction with the Chuck Amuck exhibition and the Gallery’s free online curriculum unit called “It Only Looks Easy,” which includes hands-on cartoon projects and a lesson about careers in the arts. Free pizza. RSVP: 480-350-2867 by March 3

This concert benefits the O'Connor House. Buy Tickets

Little Miss Charity is the girl who wants something so much, that she has lost sight of who she truly is, and it costs her. Charity makes her way through several changes and chances at romance. Includes: “Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now” Buy Tickets

High school bands from Mesquite, Dobson, Highland and Mountain Ridge will perform in concert, followed by a performance by the Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble. These gifted young musicians will present outstanding performances not to be missed. Buy Tickets

A selection of best-loved American strains highlight this crowd-pleasing concert including An American Fanfare by Hal Leonard, Missouri Shindig by H.O. Reed, and Clare Grundman’s Prairiesong. Buy Tickets

Allison is a legend and is often called "the William Faulkner of Jazz." His music and insightful lyrics have influenced many blues and rock artists, such as The Rolling Stones, John Mayall, J. J. Cale and The Who. Accompanying are Dennis Sexton (bass) and Pete Magadini (drums). Buy Tickets  

A Family Creativity Day featuring free hands-on projects for children is scheduled in the TCA Gallery and Sculpture Garden. The day is presented by the Gallery at TCA, Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.

During the Golden Age of animation Jones helped bring to life many of Warner Bros. most famous characters—Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig. The list of characters he created himself includes Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin Martian, Pepe le Pew and Michigan J. Frog. Free

The public opening of the exhibition Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter features a free, ticketed film night. Craig Kausen, Jones’ grandson and representative of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, will introduce short films created by Jones and share personal stories about his grandfather.   

Rob Bell, founding pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, in Grandville, Mich., leads an exploration of the endlessly complex relationship between suffering and creativity. Buy Tickets 

Violinist Katie McLin joins the Tempe Symphony orchestra for its winter concert. This is a free event; no tickets are necessary. No reserved seating. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis on the night of the concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  

This exhibition features a wide range of artistic and scientific approaches to exploring faces, including traditional portraiture to contemporary renderings and the technical understanding of the human face in new media and science. Free 

Tempe/Ahwatukee Young Life: “A Nite on Broadway”               Theater

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Tempe Little Theatre: “Sweet Charity”                                          Studio

Friends of TCA presents “Performance with A View”               Lakeside 

Dulce Dance Company                                                                Theater

A Supreme Evening of Jazz                                                        Theater

Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble: H.S. Band Festival              Theater

Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Contemporary Classics       Theater

Arizona Wind Symphony: Americana                                         Theater

Songwriters’ Showcase                                                                                Lakeside

Paul McDermand with Esteban                                                               Theater

Chuck Jones Exhibition: Free Teacher Workshop                       Gallery 

Creativity Festival                                          Gallery, Sculpture Garden

Chuck Jones film event                                                               Theater

LakeShore Jazz: Mose Allison Trio                                             Lakeside

Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter                                           Gallery

Rob Bell: Drops Like Stars                                                           Theater

Business 201: Marketing and Managing Your Art Career        201 Lounge

Tempe Symphony Orchestra with violinist Katie McLin              Theater

Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre: Dance and Romance                Theater

Peter and the Wolf                                                                        Studio

Walk-In Wednesdays Open Mic with Walt Richardson                 Lounge