#2: Lindsey Stirling at Changing Hands Bookstore – Jan. 20
Speaking of sonic hybrids, Gilbert girl Lindsey Stirling combines classical violin with electronic dance beats and dub step, and has achieved acclaim for her 2014 album “Shatter Me,” which won a Billboard Music Award for “Top Dance/Electronic Album.” With her new memoir, “The Only Pirate at the Party” (Simon & Schuster), she adds “author” to her list of trades. Stirling is signing the book – which details her Mormon upbringing, struggles in the music industry, battle with anorexia and ultimate success – as part of a brief book tour. $24 (includes a copy of the book and a signing ticket), 7 p.m., at Changing Hands in Tempe.
#3: “American Pop Revisited” Artist’s Reception at Xanadu Gallery – Jan. 21
The hallmarks of Arizona Americana – Route 66, wooden statues of Native American chiefs, old license plates and quirky cactuses – coagulate and permeate the mixed-media collages of Prescott-based artist Dave Newman, whose “American Pop Revisited” exhibit runs through February 16. See and celebrate that spirit of Southwest pop art with an artist’s reception featuring Newman, and music by Pat Roberts and the Heymakers. Free, 7 p.m., at Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale.
#4: The Beatles: From Liverpool to Abbey Road at Scottsdale Civic Center Library – Jan. 24
Rock historian Vincent Bruno brings The Beatles’ historic journey, from their early days in Liverpool to the height of Beatlemania, to life with Beatles music, album covers, posters, and more. Audience participation is encouraged. Free, 2 p.m., at Scottsdale Civic Center Library.
#5: “Calendar Girls” at Phoenix Theatre – Jan. 20
Is there a better way to raise money for cancer research than posing nude for a calendar? The ladies of North Yorkshire Women’s Institute think not in this hit British comedy by Tim Firth. The play, based on the 2003 comedy film of the same name starring Helen Mirren, follows the females’ journey from shedding their clothes to running from the media to revealing explosive truths. The play runs through February 7 (visit Phoenix Theatre’s website for all show times and ticket prices). $36-$81 on Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., at Phoenix Theatre.
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