Today
The Fashionistas - Playing in the front lounge of Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. 10 p.m. $2 cover. 798-1298
An Intro to Kabbalah - Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road. Learn more about the meanings behind ancient Jewish mysticism. 2 p.m. 577-1171
Grand Buffet - Solar Culture. 31 E. Toole Ave. Rhymes and beats from this out-of-town act. The Bandye opens. 9 p.m. $6. 884-0874
13th Annual Jewish/Israel Film Festival - Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Come see films from Jewish filmmakers about the Jewish people. 7 p.m. $6. 322-9544.
Tomorrow
International Arts Society Screening - The society will screen the 2002 German movie "Heaven," starring Cate Blanchette and Giovanni Ribisi at 7:30 p.m. at the Integrated Learning Center, Room 120.
"Starlight Express:" Centennial Hall - This Tony Award-winning London musical rolls into town and stays until tomorrow. Part of the UApresents series, check out the cast on wheels at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27, $38, $44 and $50. 621-3341.
Interactive Comedy Night - Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. The show, "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed," will encourage the 21 and over (18 years old if accompanied by a parent) audience members to interact with the comedy improve troupe. 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. $3 per person. 440-4436
Nick Luca Trio - Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Catch this poplar local rock group. 9:30 p.m. $2. 798-1298.
Farmer's Market - El Con Mall, 3601 E. Broadway Blvd. Pick up fresh goods. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 327-9767.
Open Mic Night for Poets - Foothills Mall, Barnes and Noble, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. A night for poets to share poems, hosted by Anthony Stachurski. 8:30 p.m. 742-6402.
The Mundays, Assume the Worst, Peter's Holiday - Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway Blvd. 7 p.m. $5. 358-4287
Saturday
"Ceramic-a-rama" - The Arizona State Museum offers a day of hands-on ceramic craft-making, demonstrations, art show and sale from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 626-9391.
Pops Concer - Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. The Tucson Symphony will play popular oldies. 7:30 p.m. Also on Sunday at 2 p.m. $19 - $41. 882-8585
Por La Gente, Makeshift Tradition, Movie of Us - Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway Blvd., 7 p.m. $5. 358-4287
33rd Annual Winter Train Show - Rodeway Inn Event Center, West Grant Road and I-10. Buy, sell, trade or just check out some sweet toy trains. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 888-2222.
Lisa Otey and the Desert Divas - Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. Otey brings her jazz and blues sounds for two shows. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. 623-9533
Sunday
Classical Pianist - Tucson Convention Center's Leo Rich Theater, 260 S. Church Ave. Pianist Orion Weiss will perform pieces by classical music greats, like Beethoven and Chopin. 3 p.m. $20 general; $8 students. 577-3769.
Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Festival - Reid Park's DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, 22nd Street and Country Club Road. A collection of food, vendors and other entertainment to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 10 a.m. 791-3248.
Conversation Cafˇ - Caffe Diva East, 7865 E. Broadway Blvd. Chat about a hosted topic with other attendees. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 748-1591.
Aspiring Playwrights - Learn more about writing plays with the Old Pueblo playwrights. 7 p.m. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 297-3317.
Country Teasers - Solar Culture. 31 E. Toole Ave. London's Country Teasers make a rare Tucson appearance. Local favorites The Okmoniks open. 9 p.m. $6. 884-0874
Tuesday
Salsa Dancing - Muse, Room 106, 516 N. Fifth Ave. Learn the popular Latin dance in this class for beginners. 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Must be 16 or older. $6 per person per class. 573-7701.
Jay Farrar - Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Performing with Canyon and The Handsome Family. 9 p.m. $10 in advance; $12 day of show. 622-8848.
An Open Mic Night - Calling musicians, poets and other performers of any age who want to try their schticks in public. Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. Be there at 6:30 p.m. to sign up. 325-5767.
UA Faculty Recital - The recital will feature classical chamber music. 7:30 p.m. Music Building, Crowder Hall. $10, but discounts are available.
621-1162.
Bluegrass Jam - Exercise your quick fingers during a jam session with the Desert Bluegrass Association. Builders Lodge No. 60, 450 S. Pantano Road. 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. 760-0745.
Visiting Poets and Writers Reading Series - This installment's speaker is Michele Serros. 8 p.m. UA Modern Languages auditorium, 1423 E. University Blvd. 626-1185.
The Higher, Halifax, Double Helix, Versus the Mirror - Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway Blvd. Fiddler Records artist The Higher plays with some local openers. 7 p.m. $5. 358-4287