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.
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.
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....
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
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;
Anniversary Star Party
Phoenix Astronomical Society is 70 years old! Kids of all ages will celebrate with demos, activities, lectures and other starry fun. Artwork from local schools and free raffles throughout the night followed by a star party to gaze through the galaxies. Free. Paradise Valley Community College Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 5–10...
Roars and Pours
It’s happy hour with a wild side at the Phoenix Zoo! Guests 21 and older can sip and stroll select trails while enjoying craft brews, wine and food. Animal encounters, yard games, live music, entertainment and more! $10. 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Four Peaks Oktoberfest
Celebrate German-style with three days of live music, brats, and beer and extra fun like dachshund races, keg tappings, karaoke, carnival rides and more. Free. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. See website for schedule.
58th Annual Greek Festival
Opa! It’s the longest-running, largest ethnic festival in the Valley! Food, music, dancing, art, activities for children and more at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center. $3; free for children under 12. 1973 E. Maryland Ave., Phoenix. 5 p.m. Oct. 12–8 p.m. Oct. 14.