People’s Pops Concert
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10
Phoenix Symphony Hall
225 E. Adams St.
602-262-4627
    The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s free People’s Pops Concert Series presents “Side by Side,” a tribute to our youth in music. The Phoenix Symphony and the Phoenix Symphony Guild Youth Orchestra perform together. Doors open at 1 p.m. for a pre-concert in the lobby by CityJazz Youth Big Band. Free tickets (limit four per person) are available at all Phoenix Public Libraries beginning the Saturday eight days before the concert.

‘Don Quixote’
Ballet Arizona
Feb. 14-17
Phoenix Symphony Hall
75 N. 2nd St.
602-381-1096
www.ticketmaster.com
    “Don Quixote” the ballet was inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century novel of courtly love, chivalry, and deception. The ballet puts aside the satire and darker social commentary of the novel, favoring instead good-natured fun and rollicking dance. Tickets are $15 to $115. Discounts available for students, seniors, children, and groups.

American Indian
Speaker Series: Music
5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 14 & 21
Heard Museum       
2301 N. Central Ave.
602-252-8848
www.heard.org
    On Feb. 14 the Heard hosts a panel of three artists who perform different types of music. The artists each will explain what inspires them and their work. Audience can listen to samples and ask questions. Then on Feb. 21, listen to a presentation by musical artists who work on film soundtracks, music videos and film scores. For both programs, the reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m. Free with museum admission ($5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 students with ID).

‘The Full Monty’
Feb. 20-March 16
Phoenix Theatre
100 E. McDowell Road
602-254-2151
www.phoenixtheatre.com
    The 2001 smash Broadway hit where six unemployed steelworkers find an unusual way to make quick cash while finding their self-esteem. As moving as it is fun with an ending left to the imagination. Tickets are $40.50-$42.50, with discounts for seniors and students with ID.

Auditions for
‘Moon Over Buffalo’
6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 20-21
PVCC Center for Performing Arts
18401 N. 32nd St.
602-787-6595
    Casting nine men and women ages late teens to 50s, and technical staff (light board, sound board, etc.). This theater-themed comedy includes physical slapstick. Callbacks are set for Feb. 21. Auditions will consist of one prepared monologue and cold readings from the script. Copies of the script are available on reserve at the PVCC library. Rehearsals begin Feb. 25. Performances take place April 10-20.

‘Babelesque’
Bellydance Superstars
8 p.m. Feb. 26
Orpheum Theatre
203 W. Adams St.
www.bellydancesuperstars.com
    Featuring new choreography, luxurious colorful costumes and full-throttle production, the Bellydance Superstars’ “Babelesque” beautifully captures the multi-faceted art of bellydance—at once playful and spiritual; about escape as much as connection. Tickets are on sale through the Phoenix Convention Center Ticketing Office (100 N. 3rd St./602-262-7272) or through Ticketmaster (480-784-4444). Tickets range from $30 to $45.

‘Made in the USA’
Center Dance Ensemble
Feb. 28-March 2
Herberger Theater Center
222 E. Monroe St.
602-252-8497
www.herbergertheater.org
    The great artists and familiar songs of the American musical theater are presented. The performance showcases new modern dance choreographed to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin and more. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-March 1, and 2 p.m. March 2. Tickets are $21 for adults, $17 for seniors and $9 for students; all plus box office charges.

Arts & Flowers
March 6-9
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Ave.
602-307-2050
www.phxartmuseumleague.org
    Nature and art come together in this four-day event featuring sculptural floral designs inspired by and partnered with works of art in the museum’s collection. Arrangements by dozens of Valley floral designers and garden clubs will be on view throughout the museum’s galleries to complement and illuminate the museum’s works of art. Arts & Flowers 08 will launch with a luncheon at the Museum’s Whiteman Hall on March 6. The luncheon is open to the public with reservations required. Demonstrations and workshops will be available during Arts & Flowers.