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October 2025
October 2025, page 10

OCTOBER 2025 10  Six: The Teen Edition 7 p.m. at Fountain Hills Youth Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII are here to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse. Five hundred years of historical heartbreak are about to turn into 21st century girl power. Tickets start at $18. fhtaz.org  Mariachi and Folklorico Festival 7 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. This concert is back for its 26th anniversary, and will have guests out of their seats and dancing to the music of “The Queen of Ranchera Music,” also known as Aída Cuevas. She remains the only woman in the mariachi genre to win both a Grammy and a Latin Grammy and will be accompanied by a world-renowned ensemble at tonight’s event. Tickets start at $60. chandlercenter.org SHINE 2025: Feel & Flow 10 a.m. at the GESD System of Care Center, 7677 W. Bethany Home Road, Glendale. The fifth annual Emotional Intelligence Festival will unite families for a day of emotional growth, creativity, and connection. Presented by Ser-Kallai and Three Precious Miracles, the community event will offer interactive workshops, art and play zones, live entertainment, and mental health resources. This event is free but registration is required. serkallai.org  Batch Burning at COURSE 7 p.m. at COURSE, 7366 E. Shead Blvd., Scottsdale. Chef Cory Oppold is hosting the second installment of the Batch Burning event, spotlighting cocktails crafted by resident mixologist Justin Chard for one night only. Guests can enjoy $12 summer cocktails and fried chicken sandwiches while chatting with the restaurateur in a laid-back, no-reservations setting. courserestaurantaz.com  Arizona Wine Country Artists Village 10 a.m. at the Old Town Activity Park, 187 E. Pima St., Cottonwood. A family and pet-friendly art and fine-craft fair featuring top regional artists, interactive activities, and a celebration of local creativity – with plenty of wine on hand. Organized by Jerome-based artists John and Lauri Maeder, guests will find a juried showcase, kids’ craft station, and a scavenger hunt with prizes. This event is free. artists-village.com  Symphonic Spooktacular 7 p.m. at North Canyon High School, 1700 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix. North Valley Symphony Orchestra presents a spooky, family-friendly concert with spine-tingling works by Bach, Mussorgsky, Berlioz, and Elfman, plus a children’s costume parade, raffle prizes, and a chance for young attendees to conduct alongside the NVSO. Tickets are $10 per person. northvalleysymphony.org  Anime Wonder Arizona 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road, Tucson. A celebration of all things anime, manga, Asian culture, gaming, cosplay, and more take place at this annual festival. Guests will find exhibitors and artist vendors, anime and video game voice actors, food and bev areas, panel talks, cosplayers, competitions and entertainment. Tickets start at $40. animewonderfest.com Sedona Arts Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road. The 34th annual Sedona Arts Festival will showcase a lineup of 100 juried artists from across the country. There will also be live music, raffle prizes, food trucks and a beer and wine garden – all set against the backdrop of Sedona’s red rocks. sedonaartsfestival.org   Helldorado Days 10 a.m. on Allen Street in Tombstone. Three days of gunfight re-enactment shows, street entertainment, fashion shows, bouncy castles, food vendors, and the Reunion Party at the Rose Tree Inn are just some of the scheduled events at the 96th annual Helldorado Days – and don’t forget the “world famous” Helldorado Parade on Sunday. This is an all ages event. tombstonehelldorado.com      Desert Foothills Book Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. This festival is for book lovers of all ages. Guests will have the opportunity to meet over 70 published authors – fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, romance – you name it, it’ll be here. Be one of the first 100 people through the door and receive a gift. This event is free, but donations are welcome. desertfoothillsbookfestival.com  Experience Spain 9 a.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Expand your knowledge of Spain with the Musical Instrument Museum. There will be educational talks and discussions, music and instrument performances, workshops, arts and crafts, dancing and Spanish cuisine to tempt your taste buds. Tickets are $20 for general admission. mim.org  Birds of a Feather 3:30 p.m. at American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb, Sun City. For start of the 2025-26 season, ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra presents Birds of a Feather, featuring Dana Graybeal’s arrangement of “Feed the Birds,” plus “Over the Rainbow,” “Yellow Bird,” selections from Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds, and a few musical surprises. Tickets are $35. pmaz.org   Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival 11 a.m. at Centennial Plaza Park, 8401 W. Monroe St., Peoria. The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival is returning for its eighth year. There will be various bao and dumpling vendors on-site, along with boba tea and desserts available for purchase. There will also be a curated marketplace featuring local artists. General admission starts at $10. Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival Facebook Page Makers Hive Market 11 a.m. at Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. Featuring over 40 local makers, this vendor market might have the perfect gift for your loved one, coworker, friend – or you! Shop handmade jewelry, art, apparel, accessories, permanent jewelry, candles and homemade sweets and treats. This event is free. shopdesertridge.com Mariachi and Folklorico Festival at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Open Sun-Mon-Tues 11am-9pm Wed-Thurs 11am-9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am-10pm • Dine in • Patio Service • Sat-Sun Brunch menu with drink specials • Happy Hour Specials • Pickup Orders Try our full catering service: 602-300-7133 Safety guidelines are being followed. Thanks for your support! 4144 E. Indian School Road | teepeemexicanfood.com | 602-956-0178 ENJOY YOUR TEEPEE FAVORITES!