Grammy-winning pianist, singer and songwriter Eliane Elias blends her Brazilian roots and sensuous, alluring voice with virtuosic instrumental jazz, classical and compositional skills at MIM. $33.50–$48.50. 4725 E. Mayo, Phoenix....

Come celebrate Arizona’s own unique incredible, edible dessert, the prickly pear! A foraging hike, margarita shake-off, vendors, a pageant, music, food and more! See website for schedule. Free. 199 N....

The Desert Awareness Committee will offer a 32-hour course covering the history, definition and principles of desert interpretation. Ideal for anyone interested in refining their techniques or in becoming a...

Arizona Opera is proud to present the second annual Opera and Gelato Film Festival, featuring Puccini’s classic opera, La bohème. Enjoy gelato and refreshments for purchase. RSVP required. Free. Arizona Opera...

There’s always something fun going on at English Tea Room, and this month is no exception. Learn to turn straw hats into masterpieces worthy of Ascot or Kentucky with milliner...

It’s time to start warming up! ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) will be holding auditions for its chorale and orchestra at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church Aug. 21. All voices and instrument auditions are welcome....

Internationally renowned supermodel, award-winning actress, television/radio producer, public speaker, author and survivor of “Celebrity Survivor” TV show Clarissa Burt teaches you (live!) how to make sumptuous Italian gluten-free meals from...

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays concert series opens this month, showcasing eight Arizona groups spanning rockabilly-honky tonk, indie-folk, African rhythms, blues, hip-hop, folk-rock, jazz, indie-rock...

Musical Instrument Museum is celebrating 100 years of Leonard Bernstein with musical performances, talks, workshops, film screenings and more. Come explore the life and works of this most accomplished of...

Swing back into the literary season with a casual community get-together with poet laureate Alberto Álvaro Rios for Changing Hands Phoenix’s Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing Summer Social...