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.
Spaghetti with Soroptimist
Every year, Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills holds a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to remember. This 41st year is no exception. $20/adults; $7/children; under 5 free with paid adult ticket. Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 901-827-5265; 5–8 p.m. 480-221-8623
Jodi Picoult
Changing Hands hosts #1 New York Times’ bestselling author Jodi Picoult with her new book, “A Spark of Light,” a novel about ordinary lives that intersect during a heart-stopping crisis. $35.48–40.48. Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium, 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. 7–9 p.m.
Wild Seafood Chef Showcase
It’s Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine’s last tasting of the season! Guest chefs Tamara Stanger of Cotton & Copper, and Craig Plevack of Fire & Foraged join Chef Brett Vibber to showcase Organic Ocean’s wild seafood. Accompanied by local Arizona beer and wine tastings. $40 online; $45 at the door. 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek....
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Featuring music from the Harlem Renaissance era of the 1920s and ’30s, Ain't Misbehavin' stars five triple-threat actors who strut, strum and sing the songs made famous by Thomas “Fats” Waller. $37–45. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, Stage 2. See website for showtimes. 480-499-8587.
Preschool Open House
Our Lady of Joy Preschool is hosting an open house to meet the teachers, observe classrooms and tour the school campus. 36811 N. Pima Rd., Carefree. 9:30–10:30 a.m. 480-595-6409
Hawaiian BBQ and Tiki Night
Get your hula on at Liberty Station Tavern, formerly Market Street Kitchen in DC Ranch! 20825 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 5 p.m. 480-278-7044;