The story of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of pride, extravagance, avarice, envy, greed and egotism. An early Met curator, Dietrich von Bothmer, was a refugee from Nazi Germany whose greatest Met acquisitions turned out to be looted art. Mary F. Cook will tell Met stories, largely based on the book “Making the...

Celebrate Historic 89A and the Verde Valley with art exhibits, retail vendors, interactive displays and the charming galleries, shops, and local restaurants of Old Town Cottonwood. Wine tasting, a car show and live music. Free. Main Street, Cottonwood. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 928-639-3200; azwom.com

The Native American Heritage Festival featuring the 18th Annual Veterans Day Weekend Traditional Pow Wow celebrates Native American heritage and honors the contributions of all U.S. veterans. Open to all. Free admission and free parking. Arizona State University West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 602-543-5300

The Sonoran Arts League’s Gallery at el Pedregal Winter Rotation artists’ reception is the place to be for fine art, demonstrations, music and refreshments. Free. 4505 N. Scottsdale Rd. 1–4 p.m. 480-575-6658; sonoranartsleague.org

More than 120 beers from 50 breweries will be on tap at this bubbly fifth annual downtown festival. Food trucks, live music and more. $25–55. Discounts available for designated drivers. Washington St. between 1st and 3rd Ave. 1–5 p.m. novembeer.com

Notre Dame Prep will be transformed from a high school campus into an elegant outdoor dining venue for this annual festival. Enjoy fine food, wine, beer and music. Register online. $100. 9701 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. 6 p.m. 480-634-8284; ndpsaints.org

Celebrate veterans as we learn about Navajo Code Talkers and their impact on WWII as part of Cave Creek Museum’s Second Sundays. Families will have the opportunity to practice their Navajo and crack a secret code. Free with museum admission. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 2–4 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

Snip Salon and Studio will host 30 artists, live music and two gourmet food trucks for this fun event. Free. 31313 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. A150, Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 623-298-9467; snipaz.com

One of the most renowned Veterans Day celebrations is coming to Anthem again this year, honoring service of all veterans and their families, as well as the 100th anniversary of Armistice, the silencing of weapons that brought the end of World War I at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in...

Celebrate Arizona food, music, beer and spirits and support 20,000 youth served by Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale. $150 includes food, cocktails and more. Must be 21 or older. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 6–9 p.m. bgcs.org/liveandlocal