Today

Spanish Conversation Group - Bashas' Coffee Shop, 3275 N. Swan Road. Practice and improve conversational Spanish in an informal atmosphere. Today, 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Free. 405-7946.

Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance Class - The DanceLoft upstairs at Heart-Five, 61 E. Congress St. Use a variety of techniques to explore your own dancing style. For age 15 and over. Today, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. $10. 250-4664.

Cherokee Language Class - Apollo Middle School Library, 265 W. Nebraska St. Learn the Cherokee language in a friendly group setting. Today, 7 p.m. Free. 320-1636.

Photo courtesy of Kill Rock Stars Featured Event Xiu Xiu - Solar Culture, 31. E. Toole St. Christmas comes early for fans of Xiu Xiu, when the band plays tonight along with La Cerca and The Prids. 9 p.m. $7. 884-0874.

Cesaria Evora - Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. The world diva performs an all-ages show. Today, 8 p.m. $25 advance general admission; $30 reserved balcony. 740-0126.

"Resa Fantastiskt Mystisk" - UA Drama building, Room 116. A young artist struggles to gain control of his life. This play contains adult language and sexual content. Today, tomorrow and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $3.50. 621-1162.

Tomorrow

Sun Fun - Kitt Peak National Observatory, Junction 386 off Highway 86. Participate in a variety of activities to learn about the sun. Tour the world's largest solar telescope and learn about solar astronomy. Tomorrow, 10 a.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors and children under 18. 318-8726.

"The Living Cartoon" - Pima Community College Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road. C.J. Jones uses stand-up comedy, storytelling, sign song and audience participation to convey the message that different can be good. Tomorrow, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $10 adults, $5 students. 622-4100.

Belly Dance - Body Works Studio, 1980 E. River Road. Join Hadia Sahara to learn a blend of Egyptian, Moroccan and Tunisian belly dance. Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m. $35, $30 for Body Works Studio members. 323-7070.

"Conspiracy A-Go-Go" - Reader's Oasis, 3400 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 114. A literary forum commemorating the 40th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination. Includes a conspiracy

discussion, film, and conspiracy-themed literature. Tomorrow, 7 p.m. Free. 319-7887.

Saturday

"The Bad Idea Catalog" - Borders Books and Music, 4235 N. Oracle Road. Comedian and author Chris Bittler will demonstrate products from his book, "The Bad Idea Catalog." Saturday, 3 p.m. Free. 292-1331.

West Coast Swing Saturday Night - Desert Terrace Dance Club, 3532 E. Grant Road. Intermediate West Coast Swing dance lessons, taught by national champion Jeannie Tucker, will be followed by two hours of social swing dancing with a live DJ. Saturday, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. $8. 325-4100.

Four Killer Flats Reunion - Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Cathy Rivers performs with Four Killer Flats in this reunion show. Saturday, 9 p.m. $3. 798-1298.

Sunday

Graduate Choral Conductors - Holsclaw Recital Hall, southeast corner of North Park Avenue and East Speedway Boulevard. The UA School of Music and Dance presents a graduate student performance. Sunday, 7 p.m. Free. 621-1162.

Triple Concert - Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Houston, Manifold and Batter the Drag will perform at this 21-and-up show. Sunday, 9 p.m. $5. 622-8848.

Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner - VFW Post 10,008. 2444 N. Tucson Blvd. If you can't go home for Thanksgiving but still crave a traditional meal, join the Ladies Auxiliary for dinner. Sunday, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. $5. 297-1293.

Monday

"King Arthur in Art and Legend" - Tucson Museum of Art auditorium, 140 N. Main Ave. Virgie Miller presents a lecture on King Arthur. Monday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free. 624-2333.

PCC Jazz Improv Concert - Pima Community College West Campus, Proscenium Theater, 2202 W. Anklam Road. A student group performs the Fall concert. Monday, 7:30 p.m. $4 - $5. 206-6986.

Tuesday

"Later Life" - Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. A production of the A.R. Gurney comedy about romance rekindled after 30 years. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. $16 -$22. 882-9721.

PCC Guitar Concert - Pima Community College West Campus, Recital Hall, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Students performances are highlighted. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 206-6986.

UA Wind Ensemble - Crowder Hall, southeast corner of North Park Avenue and East Speedway Boulevard. The School of Music and Dance presents the premiere performance of Jay Rees' "Teardrop." Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Free. 621-1162.

Wednesday

Open Mic Night - Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. Poets, comedians and musicians are welcome to perform in a casual atmosphere. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. Free. 325-5767.

Night of Dance - Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. Sonora Winds perform a variety of world dances. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. 514-2757.

Battle of the Bands - Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Finalists from area high schools perform sets against each other. Wednesday, 7 p.m. $1 suggested donation. 740-0126.

Arizona International Film Festival - Bookman's, 6230 E. Speedway Blvd. Award-winning short films. Wednesday, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. 748-9555.