Kick off Devour Week and celebrate the best of local cocktail culture at the Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition.Root for your favorite bartenders from the Devour Phoenix Coalition of restaurants as you sip their competition creations. $40. Portland Parkway Park, between Fez and FOUND:RE at Portland Street and Central Avenue in Phoenix. 3–6 p.m. 

Join the James Beard hosted "Arizona Seven" for a one-night-only dining event at award winning restaurant The Gladly. $175. The Gladly, 2201 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix. 4–7 p.m. 

Musical Theatre of Anthem presents Daddy Long Legs, based on the novel that inspired the classic 1955 film about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor. $13–$19. Non-reserved seating is limited. 42201 N. 41st Dr., Suite B100, Anthem. See website for schedule. 

East meets west, north, and south at the second annual Devour the World event that celebrates the international flavors of Phoenix. $75. Japanese Friendship Garden,1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. 6–9 p.m. 

Disruptive is a buzz word often used in articles and media reports to characterize the rapid and accelerating developments in new technologies. But what are they exactly? Free. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. 6:30–7:45 p.m. 602-652-3000

Ten soloists, multiple choirs and two orchestras perform Bach’s musical interpretation of Christ’s final suffering. $30–$45; discounts for advance purchase. Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E. Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley. 7 p.m.

The Italian Association of Arizona presents its 6th Annual Italian Festival celebrating all things Italian. This two-day event will entertain and delight guests with live music, delicious Italian food and wine, dance performances, authentic Italian crafts and more. $10; free for children under 12. Old Town Scottsdale’s Piazza del Southbridge, 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale....

Forty rare, vintage classic autos will be featured at this inaugural, soon-to-be annual event. Proceeds benefit ALS Association, Wounded Warrior Project, Desert Foothills Library and Literacy Program and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. Free. 8 - 10 a.m. Historic Spanish Village, 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd., Carefree.

Arts at the Rocks at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents The Allens, who have thrilled audiences worldwide with their unique blend for family harmonies for more than two decades. Free with nominal meal donation. RSVP required. Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 4 p.m. 480-488-3384

PEO Chapter EU will hold its annual fundraiser, Brunch & Bingo, to provide scholarships, grants, awards and loans for women to attend Cottey College. $50. Ancala Country Club, 11700 Via Linda, Scottsdale. 602-751-8723.