Where, how to celebrate Veterans Day

You may recognize Lea DeLaria from her work on “Orange Is the New Black,” but that’s just one side of her career. During her show at Chandler Center for the Arts, she’ll blend music and stand-up for a unique night of entertainment. She calls herself the “lesbian Jack Nicholson.” We call her fearless.

From parades to museum exhibits, there’s a plethora of ways to celebrate the contributions of veterans.

Phoenix ‘Honoring Our Veterans’

Participants will learn more about military burials at the cemetery following a ceremony honoring veterans.

Details: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Pioneer and Military Memorial Park, 1313 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Free. 602-885-2939.

Veterans Day Gourd Dance

The Arizona Territory Gourd Society will perform its 19th annual gourd dance in honor of all those who have served. Details: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. 602495-0901, phoenix.gov.

Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

The parade route runs south on Central Avenue from Montebello Drive, turns east on Camelback Road and con-

Lea DeLaria will perform at Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday.

Paul Abdul brings her “Straight Up Paula!” tour to Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino on Nov. 11.