Come celebrate Arizona’s own unique incredible, edible dessert, the prickly pear! A foraging hike, margarita shake-off, vendors, a pageant, music, food and more! See website for schedule. Free. 199 N. Lobb, Superior. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. superiorarizonachamber.org

The Desert Awareness Committee will offer a 32-hour course covering the history, definition and principles of desert interpretation. Ideal for anyone interested in refining their techniques or in becoming a volunteer guide at Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo, MIM, local museums and other area parks and attractions. Registration $230; Certification $150. Holland Community Center,...

Arizona Opera is proud to present the second annual Opera and Gelato Film Festival, featuring Puccini’s classic opera, La bohème. Enjoy gelato and refreshments for purchase. RSVP required. Free. Arizona Opera Center, Roma and Raymond Wittcoff Black Box Theater, 1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 2 p.m. azopera.org

There’s always something fun going on at English Tea Room, and this month is no exception. Learn to turn straw hats into masterpieces worthy of Ascot or Kentucky with milliner Jeanne Bjorn. Upcycled straw hats, tea and scones will be provided. Bring accessories, trim and threads. Seating limited. RSVP early. $35. 201 Easy St., Carefree....

It’s time to start warming up! ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) will be holding auditions for its chorale and orchestra at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church Aug. 21. All voices and instrument auditions are welcome. Appointment required. See website for details. 20125 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. 7 p.m. 623-326-5172

Internationally renowned supermodel, award-winning actress, television/radio producer, public speaker, author and survivor of “Celebrity Survivor” TV show Clarissa Burt teaches you (live!) how to make sumptuous Italian gluten-free meals from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., then returns at 2 p.m. to teach you how to take toxins out of your beauty regime. RSVP required. Each...

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays concert series opens this month, showcasing eight Arizona groups spanning rockabilly-honky tonk, indie-folk, African rhythms, blues, hip-hop, folk-rock, jazz, indie-rock and pop every Friday evening. Advanced tickets $12–$19. 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdalearts.org

Musical Instrument Museum is celebrating 100 years of Leonard Bernstein with musical performances, talks, workshops, film screenings and more. Come explore the life and works of this most accomplished of musicians and composers. Free with museum entrance. 4725 E. Mayo, Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org

Swing back into the literary season with a casual community get-together with poet laureate Alberto Álvaro Rios for Changing Hands Phoenix’s Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing Summer Social Fundraiser. Beverages, book giveaways, a silent auction and swag. Free. Changing Hands, 300 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix. 6–8 p.m. piper-center-summer-social.eventbrite.com

Desert Foothills Theater presents an audience favorite in this engaging and powerful performance. From his award-winning role as Hoke in “Driving Miss Daisy” to his energetic cabaret performance, TA Burrows will delight the whole audience. $29.50. 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 7:15 p.m. 480-488-1981; dftheater.com