Building with Earth & Mass is the topic of the City of Scottsdale’s Green Building Lecture. Hear about the timeless technology and simplicity of converting earth into efficient and durable structures. Free. Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale. 7 to 8:30 p.m. scottsdaleaz.gov

Join Nicolette Maguire Bonnstetter at FCF-Holland Community Center once monthly as she facilitates various in-depth art discussions. Free. No registration required. FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 10 a.m.–noon. 480-488-1090; azfcf.org

It’s a block party! Carefree residents, nearby neighbors in the Foothills area, businesses, non-profit volunteers and community partners are invited to enjoy a dunk tank by the Carefree water company, games for the kids, grilled burgers and hot dogs, an official pie baking contest, face painting, DJ, card games, kids lemonade stand, raffle prizes and...

Upscale Singers present a musical salute to iconic entertainment greats Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys and Stephen Sondheim to support music education for area students. Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. $40. FCF–Holland Community Center Cabaret Theater, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. Social hour 5:30 p.m.; show begins at 6:30 p.m. RSVP 480-575-0188; upscalesingers.com

Mark Cortale presents Broadway at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in entertainment today, winner of the Golden Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar for Best Original Song for her platinum single, “Colors of the Wind” from the Disney film Pocahontas. Accompanied by pianist and host...

Mark Cortale presents Broadway at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in entertainment today, winner of the Golden Globe, a Grammy and an Oscar for Best Original Song for her platinum single, “Colors of the Wind” from the Disney film Pocahontas. Accompanied by pianist and host...

Hop on your bike and get a personal look at some of the Valley’s best public art on this family-friendly guided bicycle ride around downtown Scottsdale, the greenbelt and canal paths. Approximately 10 miles long. Helmets are required. Free. Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 8:30–10:30 a.m. 480-312-2308; scottsdaleaz.gov

It’s the biggest motorcycle event in the Southwest, and it’s right here at WestWorld! Highlights include hundreds of world-class vendors, stunt shows, live music, demos, exhibitions, contests, flat track racing, auctions and bike shows. Each night ends with a concert featuring big names in the rock world. See website for pricing. 16601 N. Pima Rd.,...

Despite of being one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, humans have not always seen the Grand Canyon in a positive light. Arizona Humanities speaker Wayne Ranney will present “Smitten by Stone: How we Came to Love the Grand Canyon,” hosted by Arizona Archaeological Society Desert Foothills Chapter. Free. Good Shepard of the...

The second annual Contemporary Forum Art + Architecture Weekend will showcase homes in the Valley that demonstrate exceptional architecture and world-class contemporary art. Ticket sales benefit Contemporary Forum, whose mission is to support contemporary art at the Phoenix Art Museum. This is an 18 and older event. See website for tickets and schedule. 602-257-1880; tickets.phxart.org