A Day of Mischief

Magic is coming for all ages. Get out your wands, cloaks and brooms and get ready for a magical time with that which shall not be named. Celebrate the magical world we all know and love! $12–100. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun.

$12 – $100

Scottsdale Whiskey Festival

Come to Old Town to taste from over 30 whiskeys, scotches and bourbons—and that’s only half the fun at this great festival! Use Lyft, and receive $20 credit. See website for details. $50–$60. Wasted Grain, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale.3–6 p.m.; VIP 2–3 p.m. scottsdalewhiskeyfestival.com

$50 – $60

Sonoran Desert Chorale: Encore!

The audience has voted, and the Sonoran Desert Chorale will present audience favorites from the past 24 seasons. It’s a concert you won’t soon forget! Advanced tickets $15–$18. La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 Bell Ave., Scottsdale. 3 p.m. 480-305-4538; sonorandesertchorale.org

$15 – $18

New Moon Tour at Southwest Wildlife

Visit Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in the sheltering darkness of a new moon to see what native wildlife is up to in the mysterious hours of night. If you're lucky, you might even hear a serenade from a Mexican gray wolf or watch the climbing acrobatics of coati. RSVP required. $30/adults; $20/children. 27026 N. 156th...

Arizona Storytellers: Undercover

Code switching, costumes, imposter syndrome, white lies and more! Join The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for a night of stories about pretending, posing and faking it. $12; students $5. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix. 6–9 p.m.

$5 – $12

Spaghetti with Soroptimist

Every year, Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills holds a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to remember. This 41st year is no exception. $20/adults; $7/children; under 5 free with paid adult ticket. Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 901-827-5265; 5–8 p.m. 480-221-8623

Jodi Picoult

Changing Hands hosts #1 New York Times’ bestselling author Jodi Picoult with her new book, “A Spark of Light,” a novel about ordinary lives that intersect during a heart-stopping crisis. $35.48–40.48. Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium, 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. 7–9 p.m.

$35.48 – $40.48

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 Organic Ocean’s wild seafood. Accompanied by local Arizona beer and wine tastings. $40 online; $45 at the door. 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek....

$40

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;