Chef Marcellino shows how to make paccatelli, a delicious pasta with zucchini, caramelized onions and prosciutto sauce. Afterward, participants will enjoy the pasta, salad and dessert.

Oct 1–27 Heritage at Walter Art Gallery Mixed-media artist Lara Plecas who will kick off the fall exhibition season at Walter Art Gallery with her latest collection of encaustic work entitled “Heritage,” guest curated by Nicole Royse of Royse Contemporary. In this exhibit, Plecas takes a deeper look into the memories, stories and items that...

Oct 5–15 Unique Southwest Art on Display at Royse Contemporary Arizona Artists Alexandra Bowers and Cherie Buck-Hutchison will showcase intricate wood burnings of Sonoran desert flora and fauna, as well as digitally composited photography reflecting upon the Southwest landscape at Royse Contemporary, 7077 E. Main Street, Suite 6, Scottsdale. Opening reception will be held Oct....

Oct 6 Art, Coffee and Conversation Join a varied group of artists currently exhibiting at the Holland Gallery of Fine Art in an informal informational discussion about the creative process. Get up close and personal with artists and ask questions about technique and inspiration. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th...

Oct 6 The Human Figure at Desert Mountain Fine Art Desert Mountain Fine Art welcomes artist and sculptor Paige Bradley, known for her focus on the human figure in both drawing and bronze. Never-before-seen work will be unveiled. Drinks and light bites will be served. Desert Mountain Fine Art, 7012 E. Greenway Pkwy., Suite 160,...

Oct 6 Samite Brings Musical Peace and Healing through Music World-renowned musician Samite brings his message of peace, hope and healing to Scottsdale with a one-night-only performance. Samite began playing the flute and other instruments in his Uganda home, then learned to use music to unite and inspire others when he was forced to flee...

Oct 7, 8 To Everything There is a Season The first concert of the Sonoran Desert Chorale, “To Everything There is a Season,” will feature contemporary composers like Ola Gieilo, Jake Runestad and Kim André Arneson to the North Valley, all under the framework of Pete Seeger’s immortal ballad, “Turn, Turn, Turn.” Advance single tickets...

Oct 7 Green Recycling in Anthem Community Park Anthem residents are invited to attend the Anthem Community Council’s semi-annual Go Green recycling event. Safely recycle computer equipment, point-of-sale equipment, telecom equipment, printing equipment, batteries, electronic components, small household appliances, other electronic equipment (no Freon), household hazardous waste, sensitive household papers and prescription and non-prescription drugs....

Oct 8 Scottsdale Philharmonic Features Pianist Qingqing Le There are few things that serve as a treat to the senses like the beautiful sounds of a philharmonic—and it is even more of a delight when it is free. The mission of the Scottsdale Philharmonic is to make classical music available to audiences of all ages....

Oct 10 40th Annual Soroptimist Spaghetti Dinner Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills would like to invite you to their 40th Annual Spaghetti Dinner at Harold’s Corral to benefit women and children in our community. Enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, coffee, tea and lemonade, and also a silent auction and raffle. Adults $15; children $7; children...