Three acts, three kitchens, three Christmas parties taking place during three different years and thrown by three different couples. Itâs a play, and itâs popular in more than three countries. ãAbsurd Person Singular,ä by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Brent Gibbs, previews today. The Arizona Repertory Theatre, the professional training company of the School of Theatre Arts and UA present the event. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. in Marroney Theatre in the Fine Arts Complex. Tickets cost $12 and are half-price for faculty and staff. For more information, call the Fine Arts Box Office at 621-1162 or visit the Web site at http://www.arts.arizona.edu/theatre.

Fatherâs Day nears, and Patti Harada urges everyone to examine relationships with fathers. Harada, a certified grief counselor and death educator with the Association for Death Educators and Counselors, presents this lecture as part of the Love, Grace and Healing series. Admission is $10 at the door and $5 for UA staff, students and faculty, and the presentation runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The lecture will be held in the University Medical Center DuVal Auditorium. For more information, contact Harada at 886-6046, e-mail her at patti@lovematters.net or visit the Web site at http://www.lovematters.net.

Thursday has morphed into an informal weekend lead-in day as bands and entertainment circles begin the festivities this night. Sam Bush brings special guest Linda Ronstadt to the stage with his band to perform for everyoneâs entertainment. Tickets cost $32 or $30 for seniors. The music begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. For more information, call 327-4809.

Moving and grooving are staples of American fun. The Tucson Dance Company wants everyone to get involved, and it is holding auditions for young dancers Friday. Eight- to 11-year-olds will audition from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., while those 12-21 will audition from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The company asks participants to come dressed and ready to cut a rug, and experience in all dance forms is helpful but not necessary. Stop by the Tucson Dance Company, 522 N. Fourth Ave., or call 670-1301 for more information.

Broadwayâs best male ensembles get a toast and celebration when the Reveille Gay Menâs Chorus performs ãA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Chorus.ä The performance is classical chorus, and is a tribute to the best of the best. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $18 at the door, and the show plays at 8 p.m. at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. For more information, call 617-3100.

Live comedy gives people a great reason to forget about the weekâs chores and struggles and let a little laughter burst forth. The Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., in Phoenix, will host one of televisions most beloved comedians of the past few years. Kevin James of CBSâ ãKing of Queensä performs at 8 p.m. Saturday night. Tickets range from $19 to $50. For more information, tickets and directions, call 602-267-1600.

We donât need to walk around in circles, walk around in circles, walk around · but we do need to reserve our spot in the Hotel Congress Banquet Room, 311 E. Congress St., as Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty rocks ãThe Roomä for the first time. The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets cost $10. For more information, contact 622-8848.

Itâs Fatherâs Day this day, and the main event is your support of your patriarchal figure. Dad loves you, and a call, a gift, dinner or even a simple e-mail would be enough to show him you care. My dad rocks, and Iâm sure yours does too. Give him a toast and show off your respect today.

If you really want to make your dad proud, take him to a baseball game. If he doesnât live here in town, bring your wireless e-mail device and keep him updated as you watch the Tucson Sidewinders battle the Salt Lake River Dogs at 6:30 p.m. at Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Call 434-1111 for more information.

Interested in opening a new bank account? Wells Fargo will have a table on the mall and will provide information about new accounts and services contained therein. The Pre-Pharmacy Club sponsored the table. Stop by the UA Mall near the Old Chemistry building between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for more information or call Justin at 622-4757.

It may be summer, but UA Career Services still wants to get you on the fast track to the job you want most. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., you can get walk-in counseling on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Career Services staff at 621-4224 or visit the Web site at http://www.career.arizona.edu.

If the outdoors provides you with the escape and haven from societyâs insanity, the Southern Arizona Hiking Club may have the ends you desire. Tuesdayâs program meeting begins at 7:45 p.m. and features Raj Srivastava and his presentation, ãSacred Mountain of Japan ö Hakusan.ä He will give slide presentations of different legs of his journey. The group meets in the BioSciences West building, Room 301. For more information, contact Judy Cowgill at 887-1514 or e-mail program@sahcinfo.org.