Phoenix Symphony Opening Night
2018-09-14 14:00 - 2018-09-16 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Tito Muñoz’s will kick off his fifth season as The Phoenix Symphony’s director by playing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 alongside the symphony. $25–$108. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sun. phoenixsymphony.org

Furry Friends Fine Art Festival
2018-09-15 08:00 - 14:00
Bring your furry friends to Shemer Art Center and enjoy coffee and lunch as you visit numerous artist booths featuring a variety of animal-themed works of art. Animal art activities for kids, live music, a raffle, food and fun! $5 per person; $10 per family; furry friends free. 5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 602-262-4727; schemerartcenter.org

In My Father’s Footstep
2018-09-15 19:30 - 21:30
Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center presents 2018 Red Rocks Music Festival: In My Father’s Footstep: A Daughter’s Search for Answers with Sandra Shapiro on piano. Works by Lyadov, Chopin, Rachmaninoff & Schubert. $28. 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix. 7:30 pm. 602-402-4551; redrocksmusicfestival.com

Something Old, Something New, Something Blues
2018-09-18 19:30 - 21:30
Gerry & the Schaks earned a standing ovation with their cabaret show at Janey’s, and this month they’re mixing it up with Something Old, Something New, Something Blues. Free. Janey’s, 6602 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7:30–9:30 p.m. janeyscoffeeco.com

A Year with Frog and Toad Kids
2018-09-20 08:00 - 2018-09-23 17:00
Musical Theatre of Anthem presents A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS. This youth production is a great way to introduce children to the world of theater while checking out the new MTA space! See website for showtimes. General tickets $19; Students, seniors and ages 12 and under are $16. 42201 N. 41st Dr., Anthem. musicaltheatreofanthem.org

Sinatra and Friends
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-23
Steve Lippia and the Phoenix Symphony whisk you back in time to the Sands Hotel Copa Room with favorites including “Come Fly With Me,” “Luck be a Lady,” “Mr. Bojangles” and a dozen more favorites. See website for ticket pricing. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. 602-495-1999; phoenixsymphony.org

Arizona Restaurant Week
2018-09-21 08:00 - 2018-09-30 17:00
Get outside your own neighborhood and try something new! Dozens of participating restaurants will offer specials and prix fixe menus. See website for a list of great choices near you! arizonarestaurantweek.com

10th Annual Sedona Wine Fest
2018-09-22 11:00 - 2018-09-23 17:00
Enjoy fabulous wines from 20 Arizona wineries, tasty food, music and vendors galore while taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic red rocks. Located at the Posse Ground Park in the heart of Sedona. $35 online; $40 at the gate. $50 for both days online; $60 for both days at the gate. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 525 Posse Ground Rd., Sedona. sedonawinefest.com

Museum Day
2018-09-22 13:00 - 16:00
Cave Creek Museum will offer free admission in conjunction with Smithsonian Museum Day. There will also be an invitation-only pre-season reception for Cave Creek Museum members that afternoon. Cave Creek Museum’s 2018-2019 season begins Oct. 1. $5–$7; children under 12 free. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 1–4:30 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.com

Brazilian Day Festival
2018-09-22 14:00 - 21:00
Celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day with more than 90 musicians, dancers and performers from across Brazil, Mexico and the United States! $5–$15. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 2–9 p.m. scottsdalearts.org

Beta Dance Festival
2018-09-22 14:00 - 2018-09-23 17:00
Phoenix Center for the Arts presents the 5th Annual Beta Dance Festival to celebrate the diverse, multi-faceted Valley dance community. $10–$15. Third Street Theater, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. 7 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. 602-254-3100; phoenixcenterforthearts.org

Vino and Canvas
2018-09-23 14:00 - 16:00
Things are getting crafty at Sorso Wine Room! Join a two-hour Night Sky acrylic painting class that includes all supplies and easy tutorial. Register online. $45. 15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., #150, Scottsdale. 2–4 p.m. 480-951-4344; vinoandcanvas.com; sorsowineroom.com

Banning Books & Silencing Stories
2018-09-25 14:00 - 15:00
Banned Books Week 2018 is September 23-29. Join Desert Foothills Library librarians in a discussion about censorship and how books are still being banned in our country today. RSVP. Free. 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 2–3 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

6th Annual Taste America Weekend
2018-09-27 - 2018-09-28
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

Phoenix Poetry Slam’s Haiku Deathmatch
2018-09-27
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

Addams Family Young@Part
2018-09-27 08:00 - 2018-09-30 17:00
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

Rabbit Hole
2018-09-28
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

Slide Rock Fall Festival
2018-09-29 09:00 - 15:30
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

Antiques Roadshow at the Tea Room
2018-09-29 15:00 - 2018-09-30 17:00
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 person. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3–5 p.m. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com

Repetition Exhibit
2018-09-30 10:00 - 17:00
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

Strike Out Cancer
2018-09-30 13:30 - 17:00
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

Carefree Restaurant Week
2018-10-01 - 2018-10-07
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 to suit every palate. carefreerestaurants.com

An Exciting New Season at Cave Creek Museum
2018-10-01
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

Drive Out Domestic Violence
2018-10-01 - 2018-10-31
Reserve tickets to attend the 8th Annual Driving Out Domestic Violence Golf Tournament and Gala November 2–3. Celebrities from MLB, NFL, NBA and PGA will hold a golf tournament and all-star evening to raise money for Chrysalis and victims of domestic violence. Golf tournament Nov. 2 is $1,000/individual players, includes two gala tickets; $4,000/foursome, includes eight gala tickets. Talking Stick Golf Club, 9998 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale. Nov. 3 gala tickets $500/couple or $275/guest. Gala held at Ross Aviation, 14600 N. Airport Dr., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 602-955-9059

Walk with Wildlife Tours
2018-10-01 - 2018-10-31
If you have not yet been to Southwest Wildlife, or if it’s been a while, now is a magnificent time to go! Guided tours are held Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays to allow you to get an up-close view of permanent sanctuary animals and hear their compelling stories. RSVP required. $25/adults, $15/children 3-12. 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale. 480-471-3621

Pumpkin Fest and Corn Maze
2018-10-01 - 2018-10-31
Enjoy over 40 farm-inspired rides and activities, games, animals, activities, pumpkin patch, shows and more! Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Columbus Day, Sept. 28–Oct. 28. Fridays are for barn dances, dinner at the barn (must RSVP), Magic at Night, and fire dancers. Saturdays, enjoy karaoke, Magic at Night and fire dancers. See website for times and admission. 12907 E. SR 169, Dewey.

Edible Plants in our Desert
2018-10-01 18:30 - 19:30
Discover what our lush desert produces after the blooms are gone, and how to create nutritious, mineral-rich foods using all-natural, local materials. $5. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B, Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m. 480-488-1090

The Desert Kitchen: Edible Desert Trees
2018-10-01 18:30 - 20:30
Find out what the beautiful blossoms of native trees produce after the blooms are gone and how you can prepare nutritious and mineral-rich foods. Register by phone. $5 donation. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m. 480-488-1090

Morning Joe with TED
2018-10-03 09:00 - 11:00
Start the day with hot coffee and the TED topic, Technology: Intuitive Artificial Intelligence. $2. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 9–11 a.m. 480-488-1090; azfcf.org

Stan Natchez: Icons and Identity
2018-10-05 08:00 - 2018-10-21 17:00
Neo-Pop Native American artist Stan Natchez is known to museum-goers from Boston to Los Angeles, and now Turquoise Tortoise in Sedona will feature his latest mixed media paintings. Meet the artist during an opening reception and artist talk October 5, 5–8 p.m. Free. Turquoise Tortoise, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A3, at Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-2262;
