Edible Plants in our Desert
Discover what our lush desert produces after the blooms are gone, and how to create nutritious, mineral-rich foods using all-natural, local materials. $5. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B, Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m. 480-488-1090
The Desert Kitchen: Edible Desert Trees
Find out what the beautiful blossoms of native trees produce after the blooms are gone and how you can prepare nutritious and mineral-rich foods. Register by phone. $5 donation. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m. 480-488-1090
Morning Joe with TED
Start the day with hot coffee and the TED topic, Technology: Intuitive Artificial Intelligence. $2. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 9–11 a.m. 480-488-1090; azfcf.org
Prescott Artists Tour
Experience 80 Prescott-area artists in 51 private studios, plus an additional 27 artists at three art centers. This self-guided event gives you an opportunity to meet artists, observe their creative processes and purchase unique works of art. Free. See website for maps and locations and begin at any! 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pre-tour reception held Oct....
Food Truck Friday
More than 15 food trucks will park in the heart of the city. Free bounce house and live music. North Phoenix Baptist Church Central Campus, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 5–9 p.m.
A Day of Mischief
Magic is coming for all ages. Get out your wands, cloaks and brooms and get ready for a magical time with that which shall not be named. Celebrate the magical world we all know and love! $12–100. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun.
Scottsdale Whiskey Festival
Come to Old Town to taste from over 30 whiskeys, scotches and bourbons—and that’s only half the fun at this great festival! Use Lyft, and receive $20 credit. See website for details. $50–$60. Wasted Grain, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale.3–6 p.m.; VIP 2–3 p.m. scottsdalewhiskeyfestival.com
Sonoran Desert Chorale: Encore!
The audience has voted, and the Sonoran Desert Chorale will present audience favorites from the past 24 seasons. It’s a concert you won’t soon forget! Advanced tickets $15–$18. La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 Bell Ave., Scottsdale. 3 p.m. 480-305-4538; sonorandesertchorale.org
New Moon Tour at Southwest Wildlife
Visit Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in the sheltering darkness of a new moon to see what native wildlife is up to in the mysterious hours of night. If you're lucky, you might even hear a serenade from a Mexican gray wolf or watch the climbing acrobatics of coati. RSVP required. $30/adults; $20/children. 27026 N. 156th...
Arizona Storytellers: Undercover
Code switching, costumes, imposter syndrome, white lies and more! Join The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for a night of stories about pretending, posing and faking it. $12; students $5. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix. 6–9 p.m.