Esteban

Experience the classical Spanish fusion and contemporary rock influence by master guitarist Esteban in his “Up Close and Intimate” tour. $65–$80. Listening Room, 4614 N. 7th St. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

$65 – $80

Make It!

Phoenix Art Museum hosts Make It! Drop in for family-friendly, hands on art-making activities inspired by the museum’s collection. Local artists create activities that introduce participants to new materials, perspectives and ways of connecting. Free. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 3:30 p.m. 602-457-5814

FREE

An Evening with Marc Cohn and Blind Boys of Alabama

Marc Cohn brings his soulful tunes, along with musical legends, Blind Boys of Alabama. $38.50–$58.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. 480-478-6000

$38.50 – $58.50

Real Wild and Woody Beer Festival

The Phoenix Convention Center hosts small bites and seasonal specialties poured by more than 65 of the Southwest’s best craft brewers. Sample from over 350 craft beers. Brews, bites, live music, rock wall and a gamer’s paradise. $57 includes 20 sampling tickets and small bites. Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St., Phoenix. 2–6 p.m. 480-586-6711;

$57

Wizards and Wands Bar Crawl

Calling all Muggles, Squibs, Wizards, and Elves! Join other Hogwarts grads and celebrate wizardry, magic and other antics at one of the best Scottsdale bar crawls of the year. Included is your own Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin patch knit scarf and no-cover drink specials at Bevvy, Boondocks Patio & Grill, Giligin's, Goodwood Tavern, Old...

In the Company of Women

Phoenix Art Museum has rummaged through the storage rooms to assemble this show from the permanent collection, featuring about 50 works by women artists in the 20th and 21st centuries, including Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe. $18; discounts available for students, seniors and children. 1625 N. Central Ave. 602-257-1222, phxart.org

$18

CreateSpace & Math Gaming Day

Kids ages 5 to 11 are invited to bring their creativity and build geckobots, snap circuitry, K'Nex, marble mazes and more. Mathnasium of Cave Creek will host stations from 2–4 p.m. RSVP. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–4 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

Free

First Friday in the Galleries

​Browse Sedona Gallery Association galleries and meet highlighted artists, take in special exhibits and fun art events. Enjoy light refreshments and begin your weekend with an exploration of Sedona’s exciting art scene! Free. See website for featured locations. 5–8 p.m. sedonagalleryassociation.com

Free

Grape Train Escape

Verde Canyon Railroad presents the Grape Train Escape as a tribute to great wines of the Grand Canyon State. Enjoy a sampling of Arizona Stronghold wines and enjoy complimentary specialty dishes and hors d’oeuvres. $99. 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. 1 p.m. 800-582-7245; verdecanyonrr.com

$99

69th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture

Flagstaff’s Museum of Northern Arizona presents work from more than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans. Meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo way of living in harmony and hike with a Navajo ethno botanist. There’s plenty to do...

$8 – $12