Returning for his 39th season in Scottsdale, acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel presents “Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Musical Celebration” featuring stunning pianistic arrangements of songs from Bernstein’s West Side Story and more, followed by a Q&A. $29–$49; free for eligible veterans, teachers, students and patrons under 29 years of age. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E....

Arts at the Rocks presents “Children of the World” in a free concert open to the public. Through the powerful medium of song, dance, spoken word and creative media, Children of the World depicts reality for millions of children who cannot speak for themselves. Come hear their voice! Free. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd.,...

Building with Earth & Mass is the topic of the City of Scottsdale’s Green Building Lecture. Hear about the timeless technology and simplicity of converting earth into efficient and durable structures. Free. Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale. 7 to 8:30 p.m. scottsdaleaz.gov

Join Nicolette Maguire Bonnstetter at FCF-Holland Community Center once monthly as she facilitates various in-depth art discussions. Free. No registration required. FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 10 a.m.–noon. 480-488-1090; azfcf.org

It’s a block party! Carefree residents, nearby neighbors in the Foothills area, businesses, non-profit volunteers and community partners are invited to enjoy a dunk tank by the Carefree water company, games for the kids, grilled burgers and hot dogs, an official pie baking contest, face painting, DJ, card games, kids lemonade stand, raffle prizes and...

Upscale Singers present a musical salute to iconic entertainment greats Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys and Stephen Sondheim to support music education for area students. Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. $40. FCF–Holland Community Center Cabaret Theater, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. Social hour 5:30 p.m.; show begins at 6:30 p.m. RSVP 480-575-0188; upscalesingers.com

Mark Cortale presents Broadway at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in entertainment today, winner of the Golden Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar for Best Original Song for her platinum single, “Colors of the Wind” from the Disney film Pocahontas. Accompanied by pianist and host...

Mark Cortale presents Broadway at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in entertainment today, winner of the Golden Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar for Best Original Song for her platinum single, “Colors of the Wind” from the Disney film Pocahontas. Accompanied by pianist and host...

Hop on your bike and get a personal look at some of the Valley’s best public art on this family-friendly guided bicycle ride around downtown Scottsdale, the greenbelt and canal paths. Approximately 10 miles long. Helmets are required. Free. Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 8:30–10:30 a.m. 480-312-2308; scottsdaleaz.gov

Despite of being one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, humans have not always seen the Grand Canyon in a positive light. Arizona Humanities speaker Wayne Ranney will present “Smitten by Stone: How we Came to Love the Grand Canyon,” hosted by Arizona Archaeological Society Desert Foothills Chapter. Free. Good Shepard of the...