From bluegrass music to acoustic originals, this three-day festival brings a barn dance, band competition and family-oriented workshops to the cool pines of Flagstaff. Camping available until sold out. See website for schedule, ticket and parking pass availability. Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff. pickininthepines.org

Whether it’s money, love, meaning or car keys, we’re all searching for something. Join The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for a night of stories about life’s inevitable pursuits. Tickets sell out quickly. $5–$12. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 6–9 p.m. tickets.azcentral.com

The Arizona Archaeological Society Desert Foothills Chapter hosts renowned archaeologist J. Scott Wood, who will discuss ongoing work happening at Goat Camp Ruin in the Payson area. Free. Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church Maitland Hall, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. azarchsoc.wildapricot.org