An Evening with Marc Cohn and Blind Boys of Alabama
Marc Cohn brings his soulful tunes, along with musical legends, Blind Boys of Alabama. $38.50–$58.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. 480-478-6000
Real Wild and Woody Beer Festival
The Phoenix Convention Center hosts small bites and seasonal specialties poured by more than 65 of the Southwest’s best craft brewers. Sample from over 350 craft beers. Brews, bites, live music, rock wall and a gamer’s paradise. $57 includes 20 sampling tickets and small bites. Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St., Phoenix. 2–6 p.m. 480-586-6711;
Wizards and Wands Bar Crawl
Calling all Muggles, Squibs, Wizards, and Elves! Join other Hogwarts grads and celebrate wizardry, magic and other antics at one of the best Scottsdale bar crawls of the year. Included is your own Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin patch knit scarf and no-cover drink specials at Bevvy, Boondocks Patio & Grill, Giligin's, Goodwood Tavern, Old...
In the Company of Women
Phoenix Art Museum has rummaged through the storage rooms to assemble this show from the permanent collection, featuring about 50 works by women artists in the 20th and 21st centuries, including Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe. $18; discounts available for students, seniors and children. 1625 N. Central Ave. 602-257-1222, phxart.org
CreateSpace & Math Gaming Day
Kids ages 5 to 11 are invited to bring their creativity and build geckobots, snap circuitry, K'Nex, marble mazes and more. Mathnasium of Cave Creek will host stations from 2–4 p.m. RSVP. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–4 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org
First Friday in the Galleries
Browse Sedona Gallery Association galleries and meet highlighted artists, take in special exhibits and fun art events. Enjoy light refreshments and begin your weekend with an exploration of Sedona’s exciting art scene! Free. See website for featured locations. 5–8 p.m. sedonagalleryassociation.com
Grape Train Escape
Verde Canyon Railroad presents the Grape Train Escape as a tribute to great wines of the Grand Canyon State. Enjoy a sampling of Arizona Stronghold wines and enjoy complimentary specialty dishes and hors d’oeuvres. $99. 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. 1 p.m. 800-582-7245; verdecanyonrr.com
69th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture
Flagstaff’s Museum of Northern Arizona presents work from more than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans. Meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo way of living in harmony and hike with a Navajo ethno botanist. There’s plenty to do...
Teddy Bear Tea
Little ones and their favorite bears are invited to join Goldilocks for storytime at this fourth annual tea party. Afternoon tea for adults, nursery tea and gift bag for littles are included. Adults $25; Children $15; Bears free. RSVP. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3–5 p.m. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com
My Beloved World
This riveting Herberger Lunchtime Theater presentation is based on the coming-of-age memoir by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up in a Bronx housing project and went on to attend Princeton and Yale. $7. Herberger Theater Kax Stage, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. See website for show times. herbergertheater.org