Things to do in November

NOVEMBER 

6

Join the Valley’s top culinary stars under a glittery sky at Cooks and Corks, a one-night-only self-guided outdoor culinary tasting event spotlighting Arizona’s top local chefs and a world-class collection of winemakers. $125. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale. cooksandcorks.org

6–8

Join the Thunderbird Artists for the 22^nd Annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival, when the streets of downtown Carefree are closed to make room for more than 165 artists and more than 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy St., Carefree. thunderbirdartists.com

7

The Grand Prix of Scottsdale, an inaugural 1920s-era race rolls into town. Downtown Scottsdale will transform into a cinematic Gatsby-influenced panorama as locals, corporate partners, and tourists speed around the track in handcrafted vintage mini racer. The day concludes with a Vintage Victory Awards Celebration at AZCentral’s Food & Wine Experience. grandprixscottsdale.com

8

Get your rhythm on at Live & Local. Featuring the best in Arizona food, music, and spirits with an extensive culinary and entertainment lineup, proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. bgcs.org/liveandlocal

14

Don’t miss the seventh annual Tour De Coops, a self-guided tour of the Valley’s most unique and funky chicken coops. Visit the coops and learn about a wide variety of topics to help you incorporate chickens and productive vegetable gardens into your backyard system. vpaaz.org

14

KMLE Country Thunder Launchfest is back with a country music party featuring performances from Craig Morgan, Chris Janson, and Waterloo Revival. Tickets start at $20. Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. saltriverfields.com

20 – 22

WestWorld’s 18^th annual Goodguys Fall Southwest Nationals Hot Rod Show showcases hundreds of hot rods and custom cars, vendor exhibits, and the hugely popular Swap Meet where you will find that one-of-a-kind part for your rod. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. good-guys.com

21

Arizona residents will begin their holiday eating binge one week early and indulge in the first Phoenix Pizza Festival on the Saturday before Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Approximately 15 pizza makers will come together and serve slices and full pies amid craft beer and wine tasting stations, lawn games, and live bands. $10 Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. phoenix.pizza