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...

$40

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”...

$37 – $45

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

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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;

Anniversary Star Party

Phoenix Astronomical Society is 70 years old! Kids of all ages will celebrate with demos, activities, lectures and other starry fun. Artwork from local schools and free raffles throughout the...

Free

Roars and Pours

It’s happy hour with a wild side at the Phoenix Zoo! Guests 21 and older can sip and stroll select trails while enjoying craft brews, wine and food. Animal encounters,...

$10

Four Peaks Oktoberfest

Celebrate German-style with three days of live music, brats, and beer and extra fun like dachshund races, keg tappings, karaoke, carnival rides and more. Free. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W....

Free

58th Annual Greek Festival

Opa! It’s the longest-running, largest ethnic festival in the Valley! Food, music, dancing, art, activities for children and more at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center. $3; free for...

$3

Taste of the Town

Hundreds of Valley foodies, wine enthusiasts and the culinary curious will gather under the stars for a night of music, dancing and delectable tastings during the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 18th...

$65 – $85

Arizona Taco Festival

Over 100 varieties of tacos will be available both days, all for just $2 each. Now in its 9th year, it's a taco-topia of epic proportions. Fifty restaurants dish out...

$12