Through Oct 9
Liberace! Meet the man behind the grand. Call for times. $41-$86. Phoeix Theatre, 100 E McDowell Road, Phoenix. 602-254-2151 or phoenixtheatre.com.
Through Oct 11
Discoveries Unfinished with Peaceful Delight features works by Christine Zabramny and paintings by Betty Seery at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Gallery hours vary. 520-299-3000 ext. 106 or tucsonjcc.org.
Through May 31
John Coleman: Past/Present/Future features the artist’s creations in charcoal, graphite, oil and bronze, plus some works in progress. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale. Included with museum admission: $13 adults, $11 seniors (65+) and active military, $8 students (full-time with ID) and children (6-17), free for museum members and children 5 and under. 480-686-9539 or scottsdalemuseumwest.org.
Oct 2
Happy New Year! Rosh Hashanah 5777 begins at sundown.
Rosh Hashanah Treats with Schmooze young families (20s-40s). Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with other Schmooze young families with apples, honey and playground fun. Meet at Cactus Park, 7202 E Cactus Road, Scottsdale at 10 am. For additional details and to RSVP, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.
Oct 3-4
Rosh Hashanah. Check our online calendar for times and locations of services throughout the state. azjewishlife.com.
Oct 5
Shanghai Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China perform their unique blend of acrobatics, Chinese circus and Peking Opera. 6:30 pm at Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress, Tucson. $24-$48. 520-547-3040 or foxtucson.com.
Oct 6-10
16th Scottsdale International Film Festival.
See page 48.
Oct 7-Jan 8
Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic showcases more than 50 of the artist’s painting and sculptures. Times vary. $5 adults, $3 ages 6-17, plus general admission (required). Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-257-1880 or phxart.org.
Oct 8 & 9
Simply Well for Women. See page 94
Oct 11
Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)
Oct 11
The Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake features the full-length classic production of the world’s most famous ballet. 7:30 pm at Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress, Tucson. $39-$118.
520-547-3040 or foxtucson.com.
Oct 12
Yom Kippur
Oct 14-16
Music + Festival 2016: Forbidden Composers – Schoenberg, Weill, Winterberg. See page 53.
Oct 14-Nov 20
A Palette of Fiber Arts at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. View the eclectic work of the Tucson Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Works on display include tapestry, soft sculpture, wearables and household items. Experience more of the Guild’s work at their Reception and Fiber Arts Gala on Oct. 29. Gallery hours vary. 520-299-3000, tucsonjcc.org or thsg.org.
Oct 15
Design & Lifestyle Market. See page 94
Old Town Bar Crawl with Schmooze for singles and couples (30s and 40s). As we begin a new week, join other Schmooze members for an evening of bar hopping and prizes. Start the evening at 7 pm at the Blue Moose, 7373 E Scottsdale Mall #22, Scottsdale. For additional details about the bar route and prizes, visit Facebook.com/azsschmooze.
Oct 15-16
Willie Nelson & Friends perform at Celebrity Theatre, 440 N 32nd St., Phoenix. 8 pm Sat. and 7 pm Sun. $67-$127. Tickets: dannyzeliskopresents.com.
Oct 16-24
Sukkot begins at sundown and continues through Shemini Atzeret on Oct. 24.
Oct 17
Straight No Chaser: “I’ll Have Another” 20th Anniversary Tour. See page 54.
Oct 17, 24 & 31
Beginner’s Tai Chi at Temple Beth Shalom of the East Valley, 3400 N Dobson Road, Chandler at 2:30 pm. Open to the general public; no experience required. 480-897-3636 or taichi@tbsev.org.
Oct 19
Brandeis Fall Opening Event. See page 94
Oct 20
NowGen Happy Hour. See page 95
Oct 21
Men Are From Mars/Women Are From Venus is the light-hearted off-Broadway comedy hit that covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. 7:30 pm at Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E Pecos Road, Gilbert. $59. 480-279-7194 or higleycenter.org.
Oct 22
Benefit for Animal Rescue. See page 95
Oct 23
Picnic & Library with Schmooze young families (20s-40s). Meet at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale at noon followed by playtime at the Civic Center Library starting at 1 pm. For additional details and to RSVP, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.
Oct 24-25
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
Oct 27
Chasing Rainbows Gala: Boz Scaggs headlines this fundraiser for the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation. 7:30 pm at Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress, Tucson. $75-$300. 520-547-3040 or foxtucson.com.
Oct 28 – Nov 7
Fall Fest. See page 43
Oct 29
Neshama Carlebach. See page 95
Oct 30
“Bagels Over Berlin.” See. Page 95
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin at 7 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Road, Phoenix. The Valley Beit Midrash opening event features Rabbi Telushkin’s lecture on being a good person in a morally complicated world; on forgiveness, self-esteem and why it’s so hard to change. $18 suggested donation. Preregister at valleybeitmidrash.org/events.
Oct 31
Tubac Art and Gifts at the Arizona Inn. See page 95
Nov 3 & 4
6th Annual Celebrity Golf & Gala is a fundraising event benefiting the Chrysalis foundation and its goal to end domestic violence. The Celebrity Golf Invitational is Nov. 3 at the Talking Stick Golf Club beginning at 8 am; the Celebrity Gala is Nov. 4 at Jet Linx Scottsdale at 7 pm. For more information: noabuse.org/get-involved/events.
Nov 5
Noa. See page 52.
Nov 6
4th Annual Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest. See page 57.
Women’s Philanthropy Mitzvah Day. Open to all women in the Jewish community for a hands-on day of service while learning about the important work of many of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s strategic partners. Participating location across the Valley. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes. Breakfast provided at each site – dietary laws observed. Contact womensphilanthropy@jewishphoenix.org or 480-481-1752.
