Culinary stars, dining events, culinary events, cooking demonstrations, artisanal vendor tastings, and fun for the whole family a la James Beard. See website for ticket pricing and schedule. Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica

Come see or compete in this competitive poetry duel! The Haiku Death Match is a prominent feature at the annual National Poetry Slam. Free. Megaphone PHX, 4700 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. lawngnomepublishing.com

Musical Theatre of Anthem presents Addams Family Young@Part at their new performing space. See website for showtimes. General tickets $19; Students, seniors, and ages 12 and under $16. 42201 N. 41st Dr., Anthem. musicaltheatreofanthem.org

The Theatre Artists’ Studio presents this Pulitzer Prize-winning play guaranteed to touch your heart. See website for schedule. $15–$25. 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Scottsdale. 602-765-0120; thestudiophx.org

Celebrate fall at Sedona’s Slide Rock State Park. Apple cider press, plein air art, blacksmithing, Arizona Flywheelers display of tractors and old engines, kiddie tractor pull, quilt displays, Jay's Bird Barn Falconer, build a scarecrow and more. $10 per vehicle. 6871 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona. 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 928-282-3034; azstateparks.com

If you’ve ever wondered how much that old framed Napoleon portrait is worth, now is your chance to find out! Experienced antiques appraisers will value up to two items during the Tea Room Antiques Roadshow.Items must be able to be carried by hand, i.e. collectibles, art and jewelry. Enjoy tea and scones too! $75 per...

Through Sept. 30, Herberger Theater Center presents a special exhibit curated by Lacey Shelton that features 23 artists’ interpretations of repetitive patterns. It’s doubly exciting! Free. 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. herbergertheater.org

Ovarian cancer is 10 times more deadly than breast cancer, yet there is no screening available. Join Teal It Up for the fight at Bowlero and help strike out ovarian cancer. $100 per player; sponsorships available. Register online. 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale. 1:30 p.m. 480-229-7347; tealitup.org

Mark your calendar and save your appetite! Carefree restaurants will offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, including two-course lunches for $18, three-course dinners for $35; and four-course dinners for $45. Excludes alcohol. From Latin cuisine, to family-style Italian, to modern American, soul food, high tea, or simply a good old-fashioned burger, there is something...

Mark your calendar! The Cave Creek Museum will launch its 2018-19 season Oct. 1 with two exceptional exhibits: The Herb Cohen Exhibit and the Sharon Moon Brening Exhibit. Adults $7; seniors $5; Students 12 and over $5; Children Under 12 free. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. See website for hours. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org