Corks, Concert & Conversation: An Evening with Esteban and Sam Pillsbury
2018-04-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Enjoy an intimate evening with three of Arizona’s most celebrated culinary and musical artists: Sam Pillsbury, Esteban and Hermosa Inn Executive Chef Jeremy Pacheco. Sam Pillsbury will kick off the evening with an exclusive tasting of his Double Gold and Gold Medal Pillsbury Wines. Esteban will perform a concert with his violinist daughter, Teresa Joy, while guests enjoy tapas prepared by Chef Pacheco. $75 plus tax and service charge. Hermosa Inn, 5532 Palo Christi Rd., Paradise Valley. 5–7 p.m. RSVP 602-955-8614.

Carefree Italian Festival
2018-04-14 - 2018-04-15
The Carefree and Cave Creek Italian-America Club presents their annual Carefree Italian Festival. Enjoy bocce ball, kids’ contests and games, a grape stomping contest, pizza dough throwing contest, Italian music, food and drinks, an Italian wine tasting, an Italian classic car show and more! Showcasing most of the Italian Restaurants of Carefree and Cave Creek, including Corrado’s, Giordano’s and Pizzafarro. A portion of the proceeds to benefit domestic shelters. Festival location: 100 Easy St., Carefree. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 480-231-0767

Go Green and Recycle
2018-04-14 08:00 - 11:00
Anthem residents are invited to attend the Anthem Community Council’s semi-annual Go Green event. Bring one form of Anthem residency identification and old computer, point-of-sale, telecom, printing, and A/V equipment; batteries; electronic components; household appliances; latex and water-based paint; paper; household hazardous waste; prescription and non-prescription drugs. See website for a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable. Free. Anthem Community Park lower parking lot, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Enter from Whitman Drive. 8–11 a.m. Must be in line by 11 a.m. onlineatanthem.com

Upscale Singers Tribute Show
2018-04-14 18:30 - 21:00
Upscale Singers present a musical salute to iconic entertainment greats
Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys and Stephen Sondheim to support music education for area students. Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. $45. St. Patrick Catholic Church Fenlon Hall, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale. Social hour 6:15 p.m.; show begins at 7:15 p.m. RSVP 480-575-0188; upscalesingers.com

Broadway Bonanza
2018-04-15 15:00 - 19:00
Carolyn Eynon Singers present Broadway Bonanza, bringing selections from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King, Sound of Music, Hamilton and more. They will be joined by guest soloist, Jacob Soulliere, AZDance, children from Boys and Girls Club of Scottsdale and a trio of drums, piano and bass. $20 adults; $10 students under 18. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. 480-529-2630; carolyneynonsingers.com

Roberta Gambarini in Concert
2018-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Continuing the tradition of great jazz singers, Roberta Gambarini follows in the steps of such iconic singers as Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae and Sarah Vaughan. $38.50–43.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 480-478-6000; mim.org

Pinnacle Concert Series Presents Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra
2018-04-20 19:30 - 21:30
Internationally acclaimed performer, composer, pedagogue, and author of Bach and the Art of Improvisation, Dr. Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra will debut her new CD, Ruiter-Feenstra on the Richards & Fowkes, recorded in 2017 on the Pinnacle Presbyterian organ. $25–40; Free for students with ID. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 7:30 p.m. 480-303-2474; pinnacleconcerts.com

“Chopped” Chili Cook-Off
2018-04-21 08:00 - 2018-04-22 17:00
Kief-Joshua Vineyards will once again host the non-profit Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) in a professional two-day chili cook-off and wine tasting. Cooks from the Southwest will be competing for a spot in the national challenge. Five wine tastings, $15. $10 Rotary donation for chili tasting. 370 Elgin Rd., Elgin. See website for schedule. 520-455-5582; kiefjoshua.eventbrite.com

YMCA Healthy Kids Day
2018-04-21 09:00 - 13:00
Desert Foothills Family YMCA is inspiring kids to keep their minds and bodies active this summer. Focus on healthy eating and water safety, arts and crafts, face painting, bounce house, food vendors and more. Special presentations and appearances from world-renowned artist and sculptor Ray Villafane, City of Phoenix Police Department Razor vehicle, Foothills Animal Rescue and much more. Free. 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 602-212-6058; valleyymca.org/desert-foothills

Art Party and Trunk Show
2018-04-21 09:00 - 17:00
Come to the Gallery at el Pedregal for artists’ demonstrations, tasty refreshments, entertaining music and food art by Arizona Culinary Institute. A trunk show with jewelry, glass, small sculpture and paintings will be held in the courtyard, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, second floor. 1–4 p.m. 480-575-6658; sonoranartsleague.org

Amina Figarova at MIM
2018-04-21 19:30 - 21:30
Chicago Magazine calls Amina Figarova, “The lovely Azerbaijani pianist is as well regarded for her rich small-ensemble compositions as she is for her sparkling work at the keyboard.” $30.50–38.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale. 7:30 p.m. 480-478-6000; mim.org

A Night in Spain
2018-04-25 19:00
Cartwright’s Chef Collaboration Series presents “A Taste of The Mediterranean: A Night in Spain,” celebrating contemporary and traditional fare of the Spanish seaside! This month’s guest chef is Chef German Sega, who is the epitome of a cultured chef. Originally from Argentina, Chef German has spent his life dedicated to cuisines from around the world. See website for cost and reservation information. 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 6:30 p.m. 480-488-8031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

Mr. BC 2018
2018-04-26 19:00 - 22:00
The annual Mr. BC pageant at Boulder Creek High School. All proceeds will go to the Daisy Mountain Fire Department and to provide funding for the families of fallen firefighters. This night will be filled with entertaining pop culture impersonations and is a community favorite! This year’s 2018 Mr. BC contestants are Ryan Norcia, Dylan Rinehart, Zack Covert, Hunter Jaskey, Logan Kroeger, Anthony Casarella, Murphy Hartmann, Steven Schauberger, Gabe Leite, Xavier Ruiz, Andre Thomas and Cole Rosander. $10. 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. 7–10 p.m.

Junk in the Trunk
2018-04-27 08:00 - 2018-04-29 17:00
More than 170 vintage, handmade crafts and antiques vendors will show their wares at Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market. $8–$65. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com

Big Bronco Sweet 18
2018-04-28 17:00 - 20:00
Big Bronco celebrates its 18th birthday with live music, food, drinks and a special sale on their Western and Southwestern furniture, home decor, accessories and gifts. Ten percent of all sale proceeds benefit Triple R Horse Rescue and Arizona Equine Rescue Organization. Free. Big Bronco, 6602 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 5-8 p.m. bigbroncocavecreek.com

Grandma-Palooza
2018-04-29 11:00 - 14:00
Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Rhythm + Wine and Cuddles pop-up shop are teaming together to provide grandparents with fun, food, drinks and resources, including information on car seat safety, infant CPR and baby-proofing the house. Free. 7605 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Pre-register: cuddles@goochiegoo.com

ProMusica Arizona 100-voice Season Finale
2018-05-13 19:30 - 2018-05-15 21:30
ProMusica’s three-church choir, 100-voice season finale will combine ProMusica Arizona’s chorale with choirs from La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, American Lutheran Church and All Saints Lutheran Church and accompanied by a string orchestra. $12–$18. Performances will be: 7:30 p.m. April 13 at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. 2 p.m. April 14 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. 7th St. Phoenix.
2 p.m. April 15 at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. 623-326-5172; pmaz.org

Save the Date! Royal Wedding Celebration
2018-05-19 10:00 - 16:00
It’s a royal wedding celebration at the English Rose Tea Room! Celebrate of the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with television showings throughout the day. Enjoy tea, royal wedding cake, cucumber sandwiches and a souvenir bag. Guests will take photos on the red carpet with life-size cutouts of the royal family and have a chance to win a replica of Meghan Markle’s ring. $35. 201 Easy St., Carefree. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 480-488- 4812; carefreetea.com

The Baylor Project
2018-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Musical Instrument Museum
Jazz couple extraordinaire, Jean and Marcus Baylor, form a highly anticipated collaboration steeped in the heart and soul of jazz. $33.50–$38.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 7 p.m. 480-478-6000; mim.org

Cave Creek Balloon Festival
2018-05-26 17:30 - 19:00
It’s time for balloon festival fun! Live bands, massive glowing balloons, cocktails, food, everyone’s favorite fireworks show and a celebration of a red, white and blue Memorial Day weekend. Gone are the days of purchasing food, beverage script tickets and waiting in double long lines. Head straight for your tasty eats and enjoy. Ticket pricing and schedule available online. Park at 38406 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. $10 parking includes shuttle service; proceeds go to Cave Creek Unified School District. 5:30–10 p.m. cavecreekfestivals.com.

First Friday in the Galleries: Sedona
2018-06-01
The only thing more wonderful than unique fine art is viewing it in the sensational Red Rock Country. Members of the Sedona Gallery Association offer a showcase of artists, special exhibits and art events, giving locals and visitors alike the opportunity to explore Sedona’s exciting art scene. Free. See website for featured locations. sedonagalleryassociation.com

C. Gregory Gummersall: Improvised Order
2018-06-01 17:00 - 2018-06-10 20:00
New works are unveiled from the much-collected contemporary artist. A special artist interview will be held at 6 p.m. during the June 1 opening. Free. Lanning, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, at Hozho, Sedona. 5-8 p.m. 928-282-6865; lanninggallery.com

Lydia Ann Piper & Mariann Leahy: From the Kiln
2018-06-01 18:30 - 2018-06-10 20:30
Through their respective mediums of meticulously designed fused glass sculpture and ceramic wall art inspired by Southwest iconography, both artists have mastered the kiln to create their captivating pieces. A special joint artists’ interview will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 1. Free. Turquoise Tortoise, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179 at Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-2262; turquoisetortoisegallery.com

National Theatre Live: Peter Pan
2018-06-03 14:00 - 17:00
Captured live at the National Theatre, a recorded performance of this JM Barrie’s much-loved tale will be shown at the Phoenix Art Museum. $15–$18 in addition to general admission. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 2 p.m. phxart.org

Summer Concert Series
2018-06-03 19:30 - 21:00
Cool off and get down at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park! Enjoy free concerts every Sunday evening with a variety of local bands. Everything from classic rock, retro 80s and 90s, country and R&B featured. Bring a blanket or chair and relax in the park. Food is available for purchase. Free. 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale. 7:30–9 p.m. therailroadpark.com

L.O.V.E.
2018-06-07 14:00 - 2018-06-09 19:30
Scorpius Dance Theatre will present L.O.V.E, a series of short stories portraying the various types of relationships and stages of love that impact our lives. Told through dance, theatrics and live music, this unique production will take audiences on a journey of emotions while exploring one common theme: love is everything. Tickets start at $25. Metropolitan Arts Institute, 1700 N. 7th Ave. #100, Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. June 7–8; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 9. 602-301-6066; scorpiusdance.com

SMoCA Summer Opening Celebration
2018-06-08 19:00 - 21:00
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will present three exhibitions this summer aimed at captivating and engaging visitors of all ages. From a playful exhibition about animals with over 130 artists, to a focused survey of one artist’s dynamic installations, to an immersive experience that incorporates light, sound and technology, there will be something for everyone. Free. 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 7–9 p.m. 480-874-4666; smoca.org

Arizona Authors Summertime Storytelling & Craft Saturdays
2018-06-09
Pueblo Grande Museum invites families to enjoy hands-on children’s storytelling read by authors, and crafts each Saturday. These programs are perfect for children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. $5 includes craft, light snack, and museum admission. 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. 10 a.m.–noon. 602-262-6011; phoenix.gov/parks
