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

$45

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

Free

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

Free

Addams Family Young@Part

Musical Theatre of Anthem presents Addams Family Young@Part at their new performing space. See website for showtimes. General tickets $19; Students, seniors, and ages 12 and under $16. 42201 N. 41st Dr., Anthem. musicaltheatreofanthem.org

$16 – $19

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

$15 – $25

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

$10

Antiques Roadshow at the Tea Room

If you’ve ever wondered how much that old framed Napoleon portrait is worth, now is your chance to find out! Experienced antiques appraisers will value up to two items during the Tea Room Antiques Roadshow.Items must be able to be carried by hand, i.e. collectibles, art and jewelry. Enjoy tea and scones too! $75 per...

$75

Repetition Exhibit

Through Sept. 30, Herberger Theater Center presents a special exhibit curated by Lacey Shelton that features 23 artists’ interpretations of repetitive patterns. It’s doubly exciting! Free. 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. herbergertheater.org

Free

Strike Out Cancer

Ovarian cancer is 10 times more deadly than breast cancer, yet there is no screening available. Join Teal It Up for the fight at Bowlero and help strike out ovarian cancer. $100 per player; sponsorships available. Register online. 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale. 1:30 p.m. 480-229-7347; tealitup.org

$100