Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays concert series opens this month, showcasing eight Arizona groups spanning rockabilly-honky tonk, indie-folk, African rhythms, blues, hip-hop, folk-rock, jazz, indie-rock and pop every Friday evening. Advanced tickets $12–$19. 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdalearts.org

Musical Instrument Museum is celebrating 100 years of Leonard Bernstein with musical performances, talks, workshops, film screenings and more. Come explore the life and works of this most accomplished of musicians and composers. Free with museum entrance. 4725 E. Mayo, Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org

Swing back into the literary season with a casual community get-together with poet laureate Alberto Álvaro Rios for Changing Hands Phoenix’s Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing Summer Social Fundraiser. Beverages, book giveaways, a silent auction and swag. Free. Changing Hands, 300 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix. 6–8 p.m. piper-center-summer-social.eventbrite.com

Desert Foothills Theater presents an audience favorite in this engaging and powerful performance. From his award-winning role as Hoke in “Driving Miss Daisy” to his energetic cabaret performance, TA Burrows will delight the whole audience. $29.50. 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 7:15 p.m. 480-488-1981; dftheater.com

The joy of fall is coming in the pines of Prescott at the 33rd Annual Faire on the Square in Courthouse Plaza. Artwork, crafts and food of more than 100 vendors. Free. 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott. Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon. 928-445-2000; visit-prescott.com

Kendrick Wealth Management’s Noah Kendrick helped to tee off the 8th Annual Foothills Caring Corps Golf Tournament by donating $5,000. The Nov. 26 tournament serves as a major fundraiser for the non-profit. Thank you to Kendrick Wealth Management for caring for and contributing to our community. kendrickwm.com; foothillscaringcorps.com

The Big Ideas Forum, discussing new technologies and their impact on our lives, begins  its fourth year. Discussions are held every other Thursday. Subjects announced in ACC’s monthly resource guide. Free. Anthem Community Center, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. 7–8:30 p.m. bigideasforum.info

Enjoy an opening artists’ reception for abstract encaustic artist Gabriella Aguilo and provocative pastel artist Katharine Gould. Works on display through Sept. 30. Free. Lanning, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A1-2, at Hozho, Sedona. 5–8 p.m. 928-282-6865; lanninggallery.com

1st Fridays in the Galleries is an excellent way to browse some of the best art available in Arizona in the gorgeous shadow of the red rocks. Light refreshments and music available. Free. See website for featured receptions and special exhibits. 5–8 p.m. sedonagalleryassociation.com

Wine and appetizers are always best with fine art, and there’s no better way to enjoy all three than at an opening artist reception for Larry Yazzie at Sedona’s Turquoise Tortoise Gallery. Meet this esteemed, award-winning Navajo sculptor. Free. Turquoise Tortoise, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A3, at Hozho, Sedona. 5–8 p.m. 928-282-2262;...