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Beta Dance Festival
2018-09-22 14:00 - 2018-09-23 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
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;

Evgeni Gordiets: Timeless Worlds
2018-10-05 08:00 - 2018-10-21 17:00
Internationally acclaimed surrealist painter Evgeni Gordiets visits Sedona to unveil enchanting landscapes, portraits and more. Meet the artist and enjoy an artist talk Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. Free. Lanning, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A1-2, at Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-6865.

Prescott Artists Tour
2018-10-05 10:00 - 2018-10-07 16:00
Experience 80 Prescott-area artists in 51 private studios, plus an additional 27 artists at three art centers. This self-guided event gives you an opportunity to meet artists, observe their creative processes and purchase unique works of art. Free. See website for maps and locations and begin at any! 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pre-tour reception held Oct. 3. prescottstudiotour.com

Food Truck Friday
2018-10-05 17:00 - 21:00
More than 15 food trucks will park in the heart of the city. Free bounce house and live music. North Phoenix Baptist Church Central Campus, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 5–9 p.m.

A Day of Mischief
2018-10-06 08:00 - 2018-10-07 17:00
Magic is coming for all ages. Get out your wands, cloaks and brooms and get ready for a magical time with that which shall not be named. Celebrate the magical world we all know and love! $12–100. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun.

Scottsdale Whiskey Festival
2018-10-06 15:00 - 18:00
Come to Old Town to taste from over 30 whiskeys, scotches and bourbons—and that’s only half the fun at this great festival! Use Lyft, and receive $20 credit. See website for details. $50–$60. Wasted Grain, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale.3–6 p.m.; VIP 2–3 p.m. scottsdalewhiskeyfestival.com

Sonoran Desert Chorale: Encore!
2018-10-07 15:00 - 19:00
The audience has voted, and the Sonoran Desert Chorale will present audience favorites from the past 24 seasons. It’s a concert you won’t soon forget! Advanced tickets $15–$18. La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 Bell Ave., Scottsdale. 3 p.m. 480-305-4538; sonorandesertchorale.org

New Moon Tour at Southwest Wildlife
2018-10-08 18:00 - 20:00
Visit Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in the sheltering darkness of a new moon to see what native wildlife is up to in the mysterious hours of night. If you’re lucky, you might even hear a serenade from a Mexican gray wolf or watch the climbing acrobatics of coati. RSVP required. $30/adults; $20/children. 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale. 6 p.m.

Arizona Storytellers: Undercover
2018-10-08 18:00 - 21:00
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
2018-10-09 17:00 - 20:00
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
2018-10-09 19:00 - 21:00
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.
