SEPTEMBER 2024 10 Sedona Winefest in Sedona. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Celebrate a different culture at the MIM. Guests can listen to Mexican music played with authentic instruments, learn about the musical history of the country, watch a live performance, participate in family-friendly crafts and activities and enjoy a Mexican- inspired lunch. General admission is $20, $10 for kids. mim.org 9 a.m. in downtown Prescott, 120 S. Cortez St. Spend Labor Day weekend in the cool breeze of Prescott. Guests can enjoy over 100 arts and crafts vendors showcasing décor, home goods, baked goods, clothing, jewelry and more. Food will be available for purchase, plus live entertainment from the Prescott Regulators and their Shady Ladies. Admission is free. prescott.org 1-3 p.m. at Kasai Japanese Steakhouse, 14344 N. Scottsdale Road. This Summer Series event brings attendees up close with Valley mixologists and bartenders to showcase their craft. Guests will learn all about mixology, plus tips and tricks of the trade, and can enjoy up to four cocktails, with food available for purchase. This event is for grown-ups only. Tickets are $40 per person. phoenixmag.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. Fans of slithery, crawly, scaly animals might not want to miss this event. Repticon boasts hundreds of vendors and breeders showcasing their animals. There will also be a shopping area, teaching opportunities and adoptions. Tickets are $11. repticon.com 11 a.m. at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road. Spend your Labor Day among the olives. This free all-ages event offers grill-inspired menu items, cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages, games in the grove, shopping and more. Guests can also celebrate National Olive Oil Month by signing up for an Olive Oil 101 Tour, where attendees learn how to make extra virgin olive oil, how to use it in the kitchen and health benefits. queencreekolivemill.com 9:30 p.m. at Desert Ridge Improv Comedy Theater, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. This is not your typical bingo event, this is a bingo rave where attendees can check out comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2 cannons, conga lines, and – of course – play a game of bingo! This event is for ages 18 and up. Tickets are $28 per person. desertridgeimprov.com 12-8 p.m. at Warren Ballpark, 99 Arizona St., Bisbee. This eight-hour jam session will feature various musical acts including Sugar Thieves, the Dennis Jones Band, Aaron McCall and more. Food and drinks will be available and a vendor village will be on-site. Proceeds benefit the Easterseals Blake Foundation and its programs for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tickets start at $20. bluesinbisbee.com 3 p.m. at the Ruth Street Theater, 1050 Ruth St., Prescott. Arizona Philharmonic will kick off its seventh season this afternoon with “Passion, Peace, and Power,” a concert featuring a vibrant blend of music that spans the contemporary to the classical with violinist Dr. Katherine McLin, Maestro Peter Bay and the Arizona Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets are $25-$65. azphil.org 7 p.m. at The Ravenscroft, 8445 E. Hartford Dr., Scottsdale. Start your weekend on a musical note with the Todd Johnson Quartet. Johnson’s music has been described as “greasy, soulful standards” and guests will hear selections from their new CD “Live at the Ravenscroft,” featuring local piano legend Nicole Pesce and Johnson’s six-string bass, accompanied by Andrew Gross on saxophone and Robby Carrillo on drums. Tickets start at $24. theravenscroft.com 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Saigon Center, 2051 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. This event showcases workshops, panels, and various activities led by accomplished professionals, with the intention to uplift, engage, and empower women from diverse backgrounds. The seminar is free and presented by The International Women’s Charity in partnership with OCA Greater Phoenix. ocaphoenix.org 7 p.m. at the Westin La Paloma Resort, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson. Arizona Diaper Bank’s annual gala fundraiser promises a night of fun, with local celebrities and professional dancers taking the stage to raise funds for the nonprofit. Guests will enjoy music, dancing, dinner, raffles and auctions – and also help vote for the winner of Dancing with the Stars, Tucson edition. Individual tickets start at $200. diaperbank.org 7 p.m. at the Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. Fans of the popular MTV show can now experience Wild N’ Out in person. Cast members from past and present will engage the audience with improv games and freestyle battles. There will also be musical performances by a surprise guest and interactive audience games. Tickets are $30-$200. desertdiamondarena.com 5:30 p.m. at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch, 13020 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa. Join a community of kayakers and paddle boarders enjoying a night on the lake and add some neon lights to your attire! Attendees can paddle the lake dressed in glow sticks, lights, and all things neon to beat the heat and explore the natural beauty of the night. This event is for ages 10+ and glow gear is included. Admission is $50 per person. saguarolakeranch.com 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 525 Posse Ground Road, Sedona. Sponsored by the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, this two-day festival features food trucks serving local cuisine, 20+ award- winning wines and wine tastings, artisan vendors, live music, plus local breweries and distilleries. Winemakers from each of the state’s three wine growing regions will also be there. Tickets start at $45. sedonawinefest.com
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