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Food options include bratwurst, pretzel bites, The Big Weenie, chicken schnitzel with spaetzli and gravy, and more. Admission is $10 for one day and $15 for both days. brathausaz.com “Date” Night 5 p.m. at Sphinx Date Co., 3039 N. Scottsdale Road. Guests are invited to stop in the Palm & Pantry this evening for a sampling tour courtesy of Sphinx Date Co. Sphinx will be serving up homegrown products by local artisan producers, who will be on-site sharing their stories. Owner Rebecca Seitz will also offer a brief history of dates in Arizona. Admission is free, registration is recommended. sphinxdateranch.com Phoenician Fall Fest 5:30 p.m. at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. The iconic resort is hosting its inaugural Fall Fest, an evening that kicks off with line dancing lessons. There will be live country music from The Herndon Brothers Band, dancing, food, cocktails and western- themed activities like a mechanical bull, caricaturist, lawn games and more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, benefiting PCH. Tickets are $55 per person with VIP packages available. thephoenician.com The Great American Seed Up 5:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave. The 10th annual Seed Up is a one-of-a-kind, pop-up bulk-seed buying bazaar. Included with pre-registration is access to online presentations with seed and gardening experts, and there will also be presentation with Don Guerra of Barrio Bread on Friday. Registration is $7.50 per person. greatamericanseedup.org The Planets 7:30 p.m. at Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. The 2024/25 season opens with a blast-off as Colombian- American conductor Lina Gonzalez- Granados leads Gustav Holst’s most famous work, The Planets, while visual images projected above the Symphony enhance the performance. Tickets start at $35. phoenixsymphony.org Pink Out 5K 8 a.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road. The eighth annual Pink Out 5K happens today. Before the race, there will be a vendor village, food trucks, a kids’ zone and live music. One hundred percent of the funds raised will provide Arizonans with free breast health education, mammograms, wigs and support. Don’t forget to wear pink! Registration is $40 for adults, $20 for kids. checkforalump.org Pet Portrait Class 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Learn to capture the personality of your furry friend in this pet portrait workshop with artist Sue Hunter. Sue will lead students Pumpkinferno at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. EVENTS Huss Brewing Co. is partnering with Upward Projects and Wigged Out to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At participating locations from October 1-31, Huss and Upward Projects will donate a portion of sales of Huss’ Pink Pineapple Haze IPA to Wigged Out. Upward Projects is also hosting a pop-up on October 2 from 4-6 p.m. at Joyride Central. upwardprojects.com Celebrate Oktoberfest with Postino (3939 E. Campbell Ave., Phoenix) until October 31. Guests can order a draft pitcher of Sierra Nevada’s limited-release Oktoberfest Festbier paired with Postino guest favorite “Nick’s Board,” with a soft pretzel, Italian sausage, Spanish pork link, pimento cheese, Peruvian corn nut, drop pepper, and packo pickle for $27. postinowinecafe.com Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (3830 N. Marshall Way) is offering a docent training program starting on October 2. Training will equip interested individuals with knowledge and skills to help the museum tell stories of the American West. The program will run through January 22, 2025, with sessions every Wednesday. The museum is also in need of volunteers for various roles: welcoming visitors, providing information and assisting at special events. westernspirit.org Bricks Studio’s specialty classes are happening throughout the fall. Parent Dance with Me classes, for ages 2-3 years old, include dancing, reading and creating playful movements. October 25 offers a three-year-old Parent Dance with Me class and on October 26 there will be a Halloween costume party for ages 4-16. bricksstudio.com Step into a world of magic with Pumpkinferno , presented by the Arizona Science Center. This event, happening Wednesday-Sunday through October 27, boasts thousands of intricately hand-carved, artificial, larger-than-life pumpkins. There are seven zones, including the Monsters Mugshots and Witches Brew, each with a scientific tie-in…so guests will be in awe and learn something new in the process. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for kids. azscience.org Southwest Human Development’s “ Birth to Five Helpline Awareness Week, ” is open until October 6. This event showcases the organization’s free support line for Arizona parents, caregivers and professionals to call, text, or email questions or concerns about parenting and early development of children from birth to age 5. Childhood specialists are available at 877-705- KIDS, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. birthtofivehelpline.org Scottsdale Fashion Square’s (7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) Indoor Walking Moai series will run until October 9. Each Wednesday morning, participants will gather at the shopping center to walk and socialize from 8:30- 9:30 a.m. Each participant will receive a coffee from Capital One Café and an entry to win a $50 restaurant gift card for use at any of the shopping center’s restaurants. fashionsquare.com
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Admission is $5 per person. phoenixgreekfestival.org Four Peaks Oktoberfest 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday at Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. This 51st annual outdoor festival features a plethora of activities to help celebrate Oktoberfest, including live music from Black Moods and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, carnival rides, adult coed volleyball, soccer, and kickball games, wiener dog races, celebrity bratwurst eating contest, comedy performances by Tempe Standup, the stein holding competition, and the Frank Kush Foundation Runnin’ for the Brats. General admission is $25 per person, free on Sunday. fourpeaksoktoberfest.com A Beautiful Day at the Symphony Luncheon 12 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. Those who are fans of Wicked might not want to miss this event. Guests will find a reception meet-and- greet with composer/songwriter Stephen Swartz, a three course lunch, a ticket to Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Swartz and Friends, and a post-concert tea event with Phoenix Symphony musicians. Tickets start at $500 per person. phoenixsymphony.org Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. This month’s Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host Dr. Thomas Cutrer, who will lecture on the 1864 Red River Campaign – an important part of Arizona’s history. Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, book sale, and viewing Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org Rhythm of Well-Being Community Concert 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. This inaugural event will host an evening of music by national and local entertainers and celebrity guests (Vivica A. Fox will be there!) while spotlighting the importance of mental health. Guests can join in the VIP reception at 6 p.m. for cocktails and small bites. Tickets start at $25-$100. equalityhealthfoundation.org Evening of Hope Gala 6 p.m. at 6301 E. Mariposa St., Scottsdale. Evening of Hope is an opportunity to join trauma survivors, supporters and representatives from the community for food, fellowship and fun. This year, inspirational speaker Ron Blake will take the stage to share stories of success that came from the darkness of PTSD. The event also includes an auction. Attendance is free but registration is required. courageoussurvivors.org Silver and Turquoise Ball 5:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, 340 N. 3rd St. This year marks 41 for the event and 77 for the Phoenix Indian Center – time to celebrate! This evening’s theme is “Elevating Indigeneity – Community, Culture & Commerce.” Guests will find a silent and live auction (with art, jewelry and gifts from local businesses up for grabs), an American Indian-inspired dinner and cultural entertainment. General admission tickets are $275. phxindcenter.org Bold Brush Student Showcase 12-5 p.m. at Art One Gallery, 4130 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. The inaugural Bold Brush Student Showcase, a juried art exhibition that celebrates the talents of high school and college students, happens today. Students will earn awards and monetary grants for their work. Art One Foundation will provide each participating student with a gift card for supplies and a canvas for their work. All pieces will be available for sale during the event. artonegalleryinc.com Italian Festival 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Scottsdale Waterfront Plaza, 7135 E. Camelback Road. Bring out the Italian in you and head to the ninth annual Phoenix Italian Festival. Guests will experience live music, including opera and other performances, a handcrafted vendor market, authentic food vendors, face painting for kids and other family-friendly activities. General admission is $25, VIP packages (including wine tasting tickets) are $65. italianassociation.org Taco Fest 11 a.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. The second annual Taco Fest will bring together over 40 of Arizona’s taco makers slinging all the taco goodness, along with agave spirit artisans and small businesses to create two days of food and fun. There will be tequila and mezcal tastings, live music and art, activities for kids and more. Tickets are $15-$100. tacofestaz.com War of the Worlds 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Square Pavilion, 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix. A martian invasion is taking over the world – starting right here in our neighborhood. The Phoenix Art Deco Society presents a live show of the 1938 radio broadcast “War of the Worlds.” Audiences will listen in on the news while a live big band accompaniment plays. Guests will also find a dance floor, drink service, and vintage car show. Tickets range from $35-$350. phoenixartdeco.org Phoenix Greek Festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.