Sept. 14 - Feb. 25, Titanic Science. This exhibit is hailed as a must see, with interactive experiences and firsthand exploration of the collision, sinking and ultimate fate of the Titanic. Insights Science Museum, 505 N. Santa Fe St. Tickets: $4 - $6. Info: 915.534.0000.

Jan. 21 - Apr. 29, “Fantasy and Figuration: The Recent Work of Teodulo Romulo,” featuring the recent work of the prolific artist Teodulo Romulo, who maintains dual citizenship with Mexico and France. Exploring the roots of Mexican and European surrealism, this exhibition will feature 16 prints and paintings. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

Jan. 28 - May 20, “The Journey of Death as Seen through the Eyes of the Rancher’s Wife: New Paintings by Annabel Livermore.” The exhibit will feature 10 recent oil-on-board paintings of the Jornada del Muerto Valley in New Mexico. Livermore’s paintings are intensely personal, dream-like explorations of the natural world. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

Feb. 9 - Mar. 3, Fools. Written by Neil Simon and directed by Fred Keyser, this fool-ridden play involves a teacher tasked with breaking the chronic stupidity of a small Russian town. El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Play starts at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets: $6 - $10. Info: 915.532.1317.

Feb. 17, Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson is returning to celebrate the release of his newest album. This time around, he’s bringing David Allan Coe, who has been a staple in the American roots music scene for three decades. Abraham Chavez Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets: $47.50 + applicable service fees. Info: 915.532.3776.

Feb. 23 & 24, EPSO - Classical Concert #5, featuring guest percussionist David Cossin. The works to be performed are Dukas’ The Sorcerers Apprentice, Stravinksy’s Firebird Suite, and Tan Dun’s Concerto for Water Percussion and Orchestra. Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 - $35. Info: 915.532.3776.

Feb. 24, Black History Month Parade and Rally. The annual Inter-Club Council Black History Month Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Montana and Pershing. Rally following, noon to 3 p.m., in Mary Webb Park, with vendor booths, family activities and live entertainment. Info: 915.740.7826, 915.845.2794 or 915.821.4267.

Feb. 25 - May 6, Soundings: Benito Huerta, Work from 1992-2005. This exhibition contains 50 works of art, including paintings, watercolors, prints and drawings. Huerta has developed a unique style that interweaves many modernist conventions with iconography drawn from a personal perspective on culture. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

Feb. 28-Mar. 2, EPSO Young People’s Concerts. Free annual concert for more than 15,000 area fifth-graders. Abraham Chavez Theatre. Info: 915.532.3776.

Mar. 2, Vienna Boys’ Choir. This is one of the oldest boys’ choirs existing in the world. Since 1498, the Vienna Boys’ Choir has been a fixed attraction in Austrian musical life. Plaza Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 - $50 + applicable service fees. Info: 915.532.3776.

Mar. 2, Charlie MacDonald. El Paso’s veteran folk singer will perform in celebration of Texas Independence Day. La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. 7 p.m. Tickets: $21.50, includes dinner. RSVP required. Info: 915.592.5122.

Mar. 3, Desert Fire 2007 Gala Show. Following a belly dance competition earlier in the day, first place winners will perform in the Gala Show. El Paso Scottish Rite, 301 West Missouri Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info: 915.845.1619 or rabbitfire@sbcglobal.net.

Mar. 3 & 4, Generation 2000. Generation 2000, the area’s biggest and best children’s fair, is celebrating its 21st anniversary! El Paso Convention Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 915.534.0600.

Mar. 4, El Paso Marathon. El Paso Marathon Foundation is proud to present the first official marathon in the history of El Paso. The Marathon is a multi-state race that starts in Downtown, runs past local points of interest and returns Downtown. Tickets: $50 full marathon, $30 half-marathon and a $10 late registration fee. Info: info@elpasomarathon.org.

Mar. 11, Countdown to the 100th Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Series of binational events includes trolley tours and lecture series. Union Plaza trolley terminal, 400 W. San Antonio. 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Tickets: Full-day tour $50, half-day tour $25. Register at www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad/mexicanrevolution. Info: 915.541.4280.

Mar. 11, Glenn Miller Orchestra. One of the greatest bands of all time, GMO was formed in 1956, and has been touring ever since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Abraham Chavez Theatre. 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.00 at the door. Info: 915.544.2022.

Mar. 15 & 17, Die Fledermaus. Presented by the El Paso Opera, Johan Strauss II’s comic operetta of Baron von Eisenstein entails an elaborate masquerade ball, a deceitful twist of events and, of course, the bat costume at the center of it all. Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 - $85 Info: 915.581.5534.

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