Today
Art Exhibition Talk - UA German studies professor discusses early 1900s German political prints by Kathe Kollwitz. 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. UA Museum of Art. 1031 N. Olive Road.
Tomorrow
Kathy Griffin - She's the only person besides Annie who can make a head full of curly red hair actually work. See if she can make her comedy show do the same. 8 p.m. $31 and $36. The Rialto Theatre. 318 E. Congress St.
Architecture in Helsinki - This Australian indie-pop band boasts instruments like the glockenspiel, analog synths, the tuba, clarinet, the recorder and barking dingo. OK, the last one was a lie, but they are playing with a band called Dr. Dog! 9 p.m. $8. Solar Culture. 31 E. Toole Ave.
The Solace Brothers - Take solace in the fact that you can watch this three-piece quirky pop band and drink a Bud Light at the same time. Electroshockbox and Mad Happy open. 9:30 p.m. $3. (21+). Plush. 340 E. Sixth St.
Making Waves with the Director - First, he directed a documentary chronicling five Tucsonans' battles to get airplay on corporate radio airwaves in the valley. His next big feat is fielding a screening and Q-and-A session at the Loft Cinema. 5 p.m. $5. The Loft. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Saturday
Iron & Wine and Calexico - He was on the "Garden State" soundtrack, and their name sounds like a garden plant. Maybe they can make some kind of photosynthesis. 8 p.m. $18 in advance, $20 day of. The Rialto Theatre. 318 E. Congress St.
Kottonmouth Kings - Marijuana may be illegal, but you can still get an energy high listening to this amalgamation of psychedelia, hip-hop and punk rock. 7:30 p.m. $18. (21+). The Rock. 136 N. Park Ave.
United Nations talk - Sue Ward, the education and program coordinator for the U.N. Association of Southern Arizona, and William Dixon, interim department head of political sciences at the UA, will discuss U.N. reform. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Junior League of Tucson Building. 2099 E. River Road.
Sunday
TucsonFilm.com Micro
Cinema - A showcase of the diverse filmmaking talents in the area and around the world. If you enjoy short films, or just have a short attention span, make sure to put it on your calendar. 7 p.m. Free. (21+). Club Congresss. 311 E. Congress St.
Carmen - Bizet's opera is about a gypsy girl who doesn't let others tell her what to do. And no, it doesn't star Beyoncé. 7:30 p.m. $30 to $100. Tucson Music Hall. 260 S. Church Ave.
Monday
'Every Mother's Son' - This documentary follows the mothers of victims of police brutality. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering building, Room S202.
Tuesday
Aimee Mann - This introspective bluesy folk rock musician will open her soul and strum her guitar. 8 p.m. $22 and $26. The Rialto Theatre. 318 E. Congress St.
Wednesday
'Arms for the Poor' - This film illuminates how American weapons sales increases poverty around the world. Part of the Connecting the Dots film series. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church. 4440 N. Campbell Ave.
Relationship Discussion - Chris Segrin will talk about healthy communication patterns that make or break marriages. Even if you haven't completed your M.R.S. degree yet, you can still apply the information to your life and relationships. Part of the Faculty Fellows Speaker Series. Noon. Free. Student Union Memorial Center. Gallagher Theater.