10th Annual Sedona Wine Fest
Enjoy fabulous wines from 20 Arizona wineries, tasty food, music and vendors galore while taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic red rocks. Located at the Posse Ground Park in the heart of Sedona. $35 online; $40 at the gate. $50 for both days online; $60 for both days at the gate. 11...
Museum Day
Cave Creek Museum will offer free admission in conjunction with Smithsonian Museum Day. There will also be an invitation-only pre-season reception for Cave Creek Museum members that afternoon. Cave Creek Museum’s 2018-2019 season begins Oct. 1. $5–$7; children under 12 free. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 1–4:30 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.com
Brazilian Day Festival
Celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day with more than 90 musicians, dancers and performers from across Brazil, Mexico and the United States! $5–$15. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 2–9 p.m. scottsdalearts.org
Beta Dance Festival
Phoenix Center for the Arts presents the 5th Annual Beta Dance Festival to celebrate the diverse, multi-faceted Valley dance community. $10–$15. Third Street Theater, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. 7 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. 602-254-3100; phoenixcenterforthearts.org
Vino and Canvas
Things are getting crafty at Sorso Wine Room! Join a two-hour Night Sky acrylic painting class that includes all supplies and easy tutorial. Register online. $45. 15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., #150, Scottsdale. 2–4 p.m. 480-951-4344; vinoandcanvas.com; sorsowineroom.com
Banning Books & Silencing Stories
Banned Books Week 2018 is September 23-29. Join Desert Foothills Library librarians in a discussion about censorship and how books are still being banned in our country today. RSVP. Free. 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 2–3 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org
6th Annual Taste America Weekend
Culinary stars, dining events, culinary events, cooking demonstrations, artisanal vendor tastings, and fun for the whole family a la James Beard. See website for ticket pricing and schedule. Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica
Phoenix Poetry Slam’s Haiku Deathmatch
Come see or compete in this competitive poetry duel! The Haiku Death Match is a prominent feature at the annual National Poetry Slam. Free. Megaphone PHX, 4700 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. lawngnomepublishing.com
Rabbit Hole
The Theatre Artists’ Studio presents this Pulitzer Prize-winning play guaranteed to touch your heart. See website for schedule. $15–$25. 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Scottsdale. 602-765-0120; thestudiophx.org
Slide Rock Fall Festival
Celebrate fall at Sedona’s Slide Rock State Park. Apple cider press, plein air art, blacksmithing, Arizona Flywheelers display of tractors and old engines, kiddie tractor pull, quilt displays, Jay's Bird Barn Falconer, build a scarecrow and more. $10 per vehicle. 6871 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona. 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 928-282-3034; azstateparks.com