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

The joy of fall is coming in the pines of Prescott at the 33rd Annual Faire on the Square in Courthouse Plaza. Artwork, crafts and food of more than 100 vendors. Free. 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott. Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon. 928-445-2000; visit-prescott.com

Kendrick Wealth Management’s Noah Kendrick helped to tee off the 8th Annual Foothills Caring Corps Golf Tournament by donating $5,000. The Nov. 26 tournament serves as a major fundraiser for the non-profit. Thank you to Kendrick Wealth Management for caring for and contributing to our community. kendrickwm.com; foothillscaringcorps.com

The Big Ideas Forum, discussing new technologies and their impact on our lives, begins  its fourth year. Discussions are held every other Thursday. Subjects announced in ACC’s monthly resource guide. Free. Anthem Community Center, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. 7–8:30 p.m. bigideasforum.info