An Afternoon with Edgar Allen Poe
The only thing better than hearing “The Raven” read by Arizona Curriculum Theater and “The Tell Tale Heart” read by Noah LeVia is having afternoon tea while you listen! RSVP. $50. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Ste. 103, Carefree. 3–5 p.m. 480-488-4812
Something Wicked …
BLK BOX PHX, one of the Valley’s newest non-profit theaters, kicks off its inaugural season with Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” $34–47. Presented at Phoenix Theatre’s Judith Hardes Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, See website for schedule. 602-734-5734 blkboxphx.com
Pedro Guerrero Photography at Taliesin West
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is unearthing a rarely seen original photography collection from one of the most well-known architectural photographers of all time, Pedro E. Guerrero, at Taliesin West through Nov. 14. $35/adults, $25/students; $19 youth. franklloydwright.org
Holiday Bazaar in Carefree
Over 70 vendors will offer some of the best holiday shopping at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Parish in Carefree. Free. 36811 N. Pima Rd., Carefree. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 480-575-5238
Awaken Your Inner Artist
Take a stroll along the Caroline Bartol Preserve with artists and past winners of “It's Art for Land's Sake,” Charlotte Moore and Genise McGregor, who will share their process of seeking inspiration from nature through observation and tell you how to develop it into a piece of artwork. There is an inner artist in us all, so get ready...
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Thunderbird Artists can’t wait for the 25th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival! Juried fine art, wine tasting, microbrews, festival food and live music. Featured artist is Canadian painter and sculptor, Gilles Charest. $3; free for children under 18; wine tasting $10. 101 Easy St., Carefree. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 480-837-5637
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Juried fine art, wine tasting, microbrews, festival food and live music. Featured artist is Canadian painter and sculptor, Gilles Charest. $3; free for children under 18; wine tasting $10. 101 Easy St., Carefree. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 480-837-5637; thunderbirdartists.com
Al Glann: Essence of Form
The gallery welcomes back the always-inspiring sculptor of horses and ravens who sculpts first in steel then creates bronze editions from those originals. Visitors can meet the artist during an opening reception Nov. 2, 5–8 p.m. and enjoy an artist talk at 6:15 that evening. Turquoise Tortoise, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A3,...
Randall LaGro: Light Out of Darkness
Contemporary intuitive painter Randall LaGro offers a unique exhibition composed primarily, though not exclusively of his enigmatic monotypes, one-of-a-kind prints created by lifting ink to compose a reverse image that is transferred onto paper by this master printmaker. Visitors can meet the artist at an opening reception 5–8 p.m. Nov. 2 and enjoy an artist...
Cooks + Corks
Scottsdale League for the Arts presents an evening to spotlight Arizona’s top chefs and bring together world-class wine makers for a night full of perfect pairings and delighting tastes. Proceeds benefit local arts programs. $125–175. Four Seasons Scottsdale, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale. 5:30–9:30 p.m.