Nov 4, 5 Discover: The Spirit of American Explorers ProMusica’s 15th season kicks off with an exciting tribute to the achievements of American explorers, from the early pioneers to modern-day space travelers. The event will include the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Dr. Timothy Michael Powell. Music will be set to the...

Nov 4 Adopt the Love of Your Life Don’t shop! Adopt! Phoenix Animal Care Coalition 911 is holding a giant pet adopt-a-thon to find loving homes for animals currently being housed by 45 different area rescue groups. From specific breeds to adorable mutts, animals of all colors, sizes and ages are in need of human...

November 4 The 13th Annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade in Anthem is coming to town! The route begins at Gavilan Peak Pkwy and ends at the Anthem Community Center. This year’s parade will honor women veterans. Free. 10 a.m. Complete route available online. daisymtnvets.org

Nov 4 Pianist Janice Carissa to Open Living Music Performance Series Piano virtuoso Janice Carissa will launch the fifth annual Living Music Performance Series at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church. The young virtuoso has many credits to her name and has given recitals at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall; Kennedy Center; Foundation Louis Vuitton...

November 4 ProMusica’s exciting 15th season kicks off with music set to the inspirational words of Buzz Aldrin, Carl Sagan and Christa McAuliffe. Adults $20; seniors (65+) and military $18; students (16-26) $12; children 15 and younger free with paid adult ticket. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. 7:30 p.m....

Arizona Archaeology Society Desert Foothills Chapter presents Patricia A. Gilman, who will discuss Mimbres archaeology and relationships between pottery designs and interaction with Mesoamerican people. Free. Maitland Hall at Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. azarchsoc.wildapricot.org

Phyllis Strupp, award-winning author and brain training expert, will speak about the A-B-Cs of brain health and the best forms of brain training to improve neuroplasticity and get better with age. Space is limited. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 4 to 5 p.m. RSVP 480-488-2286; dfla.org

Entrepreneur and artist Chad Little will present “Misfits,” a collection of unique works in oil, at his Paradise Valley studio to benefit Altered Tails, the Valley’s largest non-profit low-cost spay and neuter clinic. Free admission. 60th St. and Cactus Wren, Paradise Valley. 5 to 8 p.m. chadlittleart.com

In the mid-1960s, singer-songwriter John Sebastian and The Lovin’ Spoonful made music like no other band before or since, putting its first seven singles into the Top 10. Join John Sebastian in concert at Musical Instrument Museum. $43.50–$53.50. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available online. 480-478-6000; mim.org

November 10–12 Verde Valley artists will shine as they open their private studios to the public for self-guided tours. Presented by Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition. Free. Downloadable map available on website and at Sedona Arts Center or Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Uptown Sedona. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. sedonaartistscoalition.org