Self-guided and guided tours, field trips, seminars, vendors, silent auction, displays, lectures, bat stalks, owl prowls, displays, arts & crafts, PaulBannick is featured speaker, $15 for adults, free for children with parents or grandparents, 520-678-8237  or 520-417-6960 or http://www.swwings.org   

Unique, compelling, and creative independent films, filmmakers, free workshops, parties and a wine tasting, http://www.prescottfilmfestival.com

Throughout the month of August special events will celebrate Tucson’s 237^th birthday, including a ceremony at the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson will feature the 5 flags that have flown over the city, 8/20; also includes walks, exhibits, cake, music, salsa, heritage, parades, parties, ice cream; DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, Fox Tucson Theatre, The Loft Cinema, and Arizona Historical Society all plan free and family-friendly events, 520-327-7544 or http://www.TucsonsBirthday.org

See, hear and feel the desert night including nighthawks, tortoises, insects and night-blooming flowers, bring your flashlight, free with admission, $5-15, Thursdays and Saturdays 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org 

More than 28 dealers with fine jewelry, beading components, mineral specimens, tools, equipment and rock for lapidary work, rough rock, door prize drawings, $2, under 12 free, Fri-Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, http://www.prescottgemmineral.org  

Boys and girls compete separately navigating through a muddy obstacle course, there will be many different age divisions for the kids, even adults including a senior division for 35 and older, 10 am, 928-757-7919 of http://www.cityofkingman.gov/pages/depts/parks/

Bring a flashlight and see the nocturnal residents, $5, 8-9:30 pm, 928-778-4242 ext. 16 or http://www.heritageparkzoo.org

Live music and refreshment, meet local artists, shop for original artwork, free, 6-9 pm, 928-773-2300 or www.FlagstaffArtWalk.com

Focuses on the life and career of famed humorist and performer Will Rogers (“Oklahoma’s favorite son”), using the Ziegfeld Follies as a backdrop, Follies describes the episodes of Rogers’ life in spectacular production numbers and conveys the personality of this quintessentially American figure using snippets of his famous homespun style of wisdom and common sense,  623-776-8400 orhttp://www.azbroadway.org

Artlink First Fridays - self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 orhttp://www.artlinkphoenix.com

9-hole course is lined with glow lights and players receive a glow necklace and glow ball, each foursome will receive a flash light to wave up the next foursome, golfers walk or pull a cart, a tournament format as a four-person scramble and includes prizes and a goodie bag for each player, $100/foursome, pre-register, 7 pm, 602-249-9930 orhttp://phoenix.gov/golf

Duece of Clubs and Festival Marketplace, merchants stay open late with shopping specials, artists, craftspeople and food vendors, live entertainment, 5-8 pm, 928-532-4124

Presentations by hummingbird experts in many interest areas: science, gardening, photography, conservation and regional species studies, and tours, $7-15; 3-day pass $35, 800-529-3699 or http://www.sedonahummingbirdfestival.com/

250,000 square feet of exhibit space, interior designers vignettes, complimentary consultations, landscape display, international furnishings, concurrent seminars on remodeling/decorating & gardening, prize drawings, include the “Living Green Home”, benefits the 100 Club, $5, Fri-Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, 602-485-1619 or 800-995-1295 or http://www.maricopacountyhomeshows.com

Featuring a variety of theatre, dance, music and live art demonstrations, this week features First Friday ArtWalk and Circus Bacchus, 6-8 pm, http:// heritagesquaretrust.org

Yuma Community Theater presents this two person play, 928-373-5202

Arts & crafts, entertainment, logging events, team roping, entertainment, arts and crafts, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, BBQ, 928-333-4128 or http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

Featuring music, food-on-a-stick, art & craft vendors, macaroni and cheese bake off, demonstrations, 11 am – 10 pm, 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 or http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com or http://www.highmountainmusicfest.com/

More than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans, juried awards for basketry, meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo "Beauty Way" philosophy of living in harmony, hike with a Navajo ethno botanist, Pollen Trail Dancers, activities for kids, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or http://www.musnaz.org 

Popular non-judged show displaying quilts from eastern AZ and western NM, raffle quilts, vendors; also in town the Alpine Community Theater presents a locally written melodrama, 928-339-4042 or http://www.alpinearizona.com

Includes wine tasting with souvenir glass, wine and food pairings, winery tours, vineyard tours and grape stomping each day at 1:30 pm, lunch available for purchase, $, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 or http://www.sonoitavineyards.com 

Wine tasting trains, wine tasting trains, with unique wines and food from around the world, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or http://www.verdecanyonrr.com

Chamber music concerts, this week features Tea For Five, jazz, 7 pm, admission by donation, http://www.musicfromgreer.com/

Pre1981 cars, old engine fire-up which includes fly-wheel engines, mining equipment, trucks, tractors, and car corral, parts exchange (swap meet), trophies, raffle, $5 parking/admission donation, 928-778-5386 or http://www.cruisearizona.com/

U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, this weekend includes a craft festival, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or http://www.appleannies.com

An original one-act, one-man show featuring stories about the growing pains of the “Baby State”, i.e. suffrage & racism of 100 years ago, the statehood vote, the constitutional convention, politics of the day intertwined with the history of the greater Sedona area, stories of local pioneers, new poems and new stories will come and go throughout the year for variety, by Mike Peach, http://www.sedonamuseum.org/

Featuring local produce growers, food product producers, artisans and craftspeople, entertainment, Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 928-521-9284 orhttp://www.showlowfarmersmarket.com

In the gardens under the shade of the cool pines, bring a picnic dinner, beer and wine for sale, this month features Burnett Family Bluegrass, old-time string band, Pick and Holler, will open with their Appalachian fiddle and banjo tunes $13-16, 5:30-7 pm, 928-774-1442 or http://www.thearb.org

In the gardens under the shade of the cool pines, bring a picnic dinner, beer and wine for sale, this month features, $13-16, 5:30-7 pm, 928-774-1442 orhttp://www.thearb.org

Visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm,http://www.jeromeartwalk.com

 2K, 5K, 10K run in the cool pines, benefits the Children’s Health Center at Flagstaff Medical Center, 6:30 am registration, 928-773-2135 or http://www.virtualroster.com

Enjoy Flagstaff summer weather and watch this week’s feature: Cars 2, pre-movie entertainment by J.D. O’Neil, free, Saturdays, 3-10 pm, http://flagdba.com/movies-on-the-square/

Historic Downtown Glendale, activities include photo stations, Frosty Paw Treats; appearance by Topaz, the Glendale Fire Department’s crisis response dog; watering stations; pet aura photos; fresh baked dog treats; a fashion show; pet gifts and accessories, 6-9 pm, 623-930-4500 or http://www.visitglendale.az

Byway of Arizona Music Series – Sharlot Hall Museum, $10-14 928-445-3122 orhttp://www.sharlot.org

An interesting two-mile (round trip) hike to Navajo Springs and the Arizona Trail, led by NPS/USFS Interpretive Partnership Ranger, John Westerlund, learn about the settlement of the area, including ranching and railroad history, hiking shoes and water recommended, free, 928-354-2227 or http://www.mormonlakelodge.com/

Enjoy arts and crafts amidst the ponderosa pines, free, 9 am, 928-757-3545 or 800-758-0671 or http://www.kingmantourism.org

 Summer Series Concert – Metcalfe Park, free, 4-8 pm, 928-530-6731 or http://www.soundsofkingman.com

Alpine Community Theater presents an original melodrama production, titled “Sleight of Hand” or “The Medicine Show Must Go On”, $5, 7 pm, 928-339-4656 orhttp://www.alpinearizona.com

More than 40 poets and old-time singers celebrate the oral traditions of the working cowboy, with a blend of traditional and contemporary poetry and music, free multiple daytime sessions, evening shows are $16 for headline performances, 928-776-2000 or 877-928-4253 or http://azcowboypoets.org

Features Arizona’s finest musicians, singers and performers, patterned after The Grand Ole Opry, 7 pm, 928-777-1370 or http://www.elksoperahouse.com

This week featuring Ballet de Folklorico de Colores, a group of young and old that performs traditional Mexican folk dances, 5-7 pm, http://www.heritagesquaretrust.org/

Wild West history comes to life in the streets of Tombstone, “the town too tough to die,” street entertainment, 1880s fashion show, 10K, shoot-outs, hangings, concert, chili cook-off, saloon girls, http://www.tombstonechamber.com

Classic car show with trophies for various classes, more than 200 cars, 928-635-1418 or http://www.ExperienceWilliams.com or http://www.route66place.com

Luxury spa events, with gift bag, open house party, certificate for a 50 or 60- minute spa service, benefits Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, $125,http://summerspaseries.com/

Finalists have the opportunity to represent Williams in the Miss Historic Route 66 pageant in Seligman, 928-635-1418 or http://www.ExperienceWilliams.com

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals – Chase Field, baseball, 6:40, 5:10 & 1:10 pm, 602-462-4600 or http://dbacks.com/

A guided tour of spectacular rock art, educators tell all about petroglyphs, archaeology, desert plants and animals and Native American cultures, reservations, $3-7, 5:30 pm, 623-582-8007 or http://dvrac.asu.edu/

Featuring a variety of theatre, dance, music and live art demonstrations, this week features Flagstaff Youth Theater, 6-8 pm, http:// heritagesquaretrust.org

Race features a run on dirt road and trail at 6,500 feet in the Hopi Village of Oraivi, on the Hopi Indian Reservation, Arizona State Highway 264 at mile post 370,  race is open to all runners and walkers of every ability, 928-814-1589 orhttp://www.hopi10K.com

Kayak races, tube floaters and theme floats on the Colorado River, Friday evening the “Ye Gotta Regatta” pre-party, with live music, carnival games and food and then Saturday grab an inner tube and enjoy a lazy 8-mile float or build a creative, non-motorized float and parade down the Colorado River, post-party “Ye Hafta Afta” at Rotary Park, 928-542-8885 or  www.bullheadregatta.com 

Juried art show with over 120 artisans from throughout the West displaying and demonstrating work in painting, ceramic, metal art, woodworking, glass, fiber and jewelry, live music, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or http://www.mountainartistsguild.org

One of the oldest half marathons in Arizona, pre-race pasta dinner the night before, more than 400 runners from around the country, climb 700 feet to the top of Observatory Mesa, $30-60, 7:30 am, 928-774-0649 or http://www.bbbsf.com

9th Annual Dramatization: “In the Great Apache Forest” – Butterfly Lodge Museum, ice cream social at 6 pm, drama at 7 pm, 928-735-7514 orhttp://butterflylodgemuseum.org/

Vendors, food, music, antique cars & tractors, Kids Kraft Korner, craft festival, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, http://pinestrawberrybusinesscommunityaz.com/

U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 orhttp://www.appleannies.com

Offers a preview of the work by more than 80 local artists who are participating in the 14th Annual Flagstaff Open Studios events, participating artists will each have one piece of work showing in the Prelude exhibit, free, Tues-Sat 11 am – 5 pm, 928-779-2300 or http://www.culturalpartners.org

This week features Providence, award-winning bluegrass band, with some of the best bluegrass musicians in Arizona with original, traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, Jam session with Desert Bluegrass Association, free, 6:15 pm, 520-797-3959 orhttp://saaca.org/Marana_Backyard_Concerts.html

Heritage Square, (6 E. Aspen Ave, 86001), enjoy Flagstaff summer weather and watch this week’s feature: Toy Story 3, pre-movie entertainment by Hannah Staudinger, free, Saturdays, 3-10 pm, http://flagdba.com/movies-on-the-square/

Dance to the music of the 1950s and early 60s, with guest artists, a dance and costume contest, 928-777-1370  or http://prescott-az.gov/elks

A traditional Crayfish Boil with all the trimmings, music by the Burnett Family Bluegrass, games and activities, program about catching, cleaning and eating crayfish, $7 or $20 for family of 4 or $35 for family of 7, 11 am – 4 pm, 928-354-2227 or http://www.mormonlakelodge.com/

Lake Mary, Sprint: swim 700 meters, bike 10.6 miles, run 3.1 miles; Olympic: swim 1500 meters, bike 24.9 miles, run 6.2 miles, spectators free, 6:30 am, 928-526-8761 or http://www.trifind.net or http://www.mountainmanevents.com  

Learn the role of the Churro Sheep in Navajo culture and meet the Hubbell’s Trading Post “Navajo Churro”, hands on learning will include, dyeing, spinning and weaving, bring your lunch under the cottonwood trees and your wool projects, 928-755-3475 orhttp://www.nps.gov/hutr

This one-of-a-kind concert production celebrates the best known tunes from the three phases of Elvis' career with authentic costumes and top-notch musicians, 7 pm, 928-777-1370 or http://www.elskoperahouse.com

Mike Foster, videographer will present the most recent video "Hydrology of the San Pedro River, Arizona" and discuss this new theme as well as the rest of the series, free, 1:30 pm, 520-417-6960 or http://www.huachucamountains.org 

Includes a parade, commemoration ceremony and entertainment,http://www.navajocodetalkers.org

Features bull riding, calf roping & barrel racing among other competitions, PRCA sanctioned, considered the country’s best small rodeo, $7.50-22, 928-474-4515 or http://www.paysonrimcountry.com 

One of the most beloved musicals of all time, by Scottsdale Musical Theater, $19.50-24.50, 602-909-4215 or http://www.scottsdalemusicaltheater.com

Featuring O’ Henry, six member indie folk band using traditional acoustic instruments to create warm rich textures, with a modern voice, 5-7 pm, http://www.heritagesquaretrust.org/

Featuring a variety of theatre, dance, music and live art demonstrations, 6-8 pm, http:// heritagesquaretrust.org

U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or http://www.appleannies.com   

Hon-Dah Resort, Casino & Conference Center, 928-369-0299 or http://www.hon-dah.com

Annual gathering of historians, educators and authors that features intriguing presentations about the Old West and the Arizona Territory, a joint program of the Prescott Corral of the Westerners and Sharlot Hall Museum, 10 am – 4:30 pm, 928-443-5580

Alpine Community Theater presents an original melodrama production, titled “Sleight of Hand” or “The Medicine Show Must Go On”, $5, 7 pm, 928-339-4656 orhttp://www.alpinearizona.com

“The Ordnance Department: More than Guns and Bullets,” living history interpreters illuminate Arizona's military past, 10 am – 2 pm, 928-445-3122 ext 17 orhttp://www.sharlot.org

Learn about botany, history and scripture on a walk alongside volunteer and Bible scholar David Oberpriller, $3-7.50, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 orhttp://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

Between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 orhttp://www.bellrockartshows.com/

Features exhibiting artists in all mediums and genres, artistic demonstrations, acoustic live music performances, and wine and culinary arts, 10 am – 5 pm, http://saaca.org

Enjoy Flagstaff summer weather and watch this week’s feature: The Never Ending Story, pre-movie entertainment by Chuck Cheeseman, free, Saturdays, 3-10 pm,http://flagdba.com/movies-on-the-square/

Presented by Kingman’s Wild West Society, with western re-enactments and shootouts throughout the day, live music between performances,  vendors, food, and art displays, shows begin at 11am, 12:30 pm, and 2 & 3pm,  928-203-1479 orhttp://www.kingmantourism.org/  

Wine tasting trains, wine tasting trains, with unique wines and food from around the world, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or http://www.verdecanyonrr.com

 A special wildflower walk that will focus on the native species in bloom at this time of year, sign-up upon arrival, 9:30-11:30 am, 928-774-1442 or http://www.thearb.org

Equestrian dressage show, Olympic sport where horse and rider compete by riding a pattern in an arena, 100 competitors and 3 rings,  free, 7 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 orhttp://www.azdressage.org

Arizona Snowbowl, join hundreds of climbers on a seven-mile walk up the paved road to Snowbowl, 7 am, 928-526-2896 or http://www.flagstaffclimb.com

A down town block party featuring classic cars, food, games and prizes, 5:30-10 pm, 928-753-6106 or http://www.kingmantourism.org/

National Barrel Horse Assoc. Barrel Races – Williams Rodeo Grounds, 928-522-6905 or http://www.ExperienceWilliams.com

Learn how to harvest prickly pear fruits and extract their juice without turning your hands into a “porcupine”, included in admission, $3-7.50, 10:30 am 520-689-2811 or http://ag.arizona.edu/bta

The Old Blind Dogs from Scotland headlines, music in two armadas, $25-28, 18 and under are free, 10 am – 5 pm, 928-771-1218 or http://www.prescottcelticmusicfestival.com/

Musical entertainment at various locations on the plaza, free, 10 am – 10 pm, http://www.ackershowcase.com/plaza.html

Learn about the behavior and habitat of Elk, Arizona Game and Fish Department will have a presentation about Elk and then participants will go out with spotting scopes and binoculars to actually observe and discuss Elk in the field, pre-register, free, 4-6 pm, 928-774-5045 or http://www.mormonlakelodge.com/

Equestrian dressage show, 115 competitors and 3 rings, free, 7 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 or http://www.azdressage.org

The finest wines from around the world and culinary delights from the best restaurants in northern Arizona, benefit, 2-6 pm, 928-523-5353 or http://www.nauathletics.com

 eatures Eric Prydz, Excision, Paul Van Dyk, Showtek, Noisia, Arty, Doctor P and others, 2 pm, http://livenation.com

 eatures Eric Prydz, Excision, Paul Van Dyk, Showtek, Noisia, Arty, Doctor P and others, 2 pm, http://livenation.com

Emerging artists can set up in the City Park and sell goods for $10/booth, free for spectators, 9 am – 3 pm, 928-282-7098 or http://www.SedonaAz.gov/Parks

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins – Chase Field, baseball, 6:40 pm, 602-462-4600 or http://dbacks.com/

Part of a series of performances by Arizona State University’s School of Music students and faculty, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

This week featuring The Knockabouts, Arizona's favorite Celtic Pub Band, the perfect blend of time-honored tradition, bawdy good taste, rowdy energy, and smooth harmonies, 5-7 pm, http://www.heritagesquaretrust.org/

Various locations, annual jazz festival with international stars and Phoenix-based and local musicians includes the best of Arizona high school musicians, 928-771-1268 or http://www.prescottjazz.com

Luxury spa events, with gift bag, open house party, certificate for a 50 or 60- minute spa service, benefits Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, $130,http://summerspaseries.com/

Musical Instrument Museum, featuring works by J. Brahms, R. Schumann and Arizona premiers by Robert Kahn and Amanda Maier, 7 pm, http://themim.org orhttp://www.redrocksmusicfestival.com

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres – Chase Field, baseball, 6:40, 5:10 & 1:10 pm, 602-462-4600 or http://dbacks.com/

15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, http://www.artthe4th.com

Annual series of evening concerts, musicians from around the country, from jazz to classical, $8-15, 7:30 pm, 928-638-9215 or 800-997-8285 or http://www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org 

A guided tour of spectacular rock art, educators tell all about petroglyphs, archaeology, desert plants and animals and Native American cultures, reservations, $3-7, 5:30 pm, 623-582-8007 or http://dvrac.asu.edu/

Featuring a variety of theatre, dance, music and live art demonstrations, this week features Canyon Movement Company, 6-8 pm, http:// heritagesquaretrust.org

Featuring homebuilt, warbirds & antique airplane fly-in, car show, vendors and variety, antique tractor display, kids zone and pancake breakfast on Saturday, $30/family maximum, 8 am – 3 pm, 928-635-5280 or http://www.valleairport.com 

60 arts & crafts exhibitors, fresh sweet corn, free admission and parking, $9 for lunch, 602-231-0300 or http://www.el-zaribah.org  

Featuring more than 80 studios, the self-guided studio tour spotlights a variety of art media, meet local art stars, including painters, sculptors, fiber arts, glass works, jewelers, photographers, stained glass, weavers and hands-on art projects for children, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-779-2300 or http://www.Flagstaff-Arts.org

Activities, demonstrations, booths, the Hyperflite SkyHoundz Canine Disc Local Championship, dog dancing, a Me and My Mutt look-a-like contest and freestyle canine disc demonstrations, 8 am, 928-532-4140 orhttp://www.showlowaz.gov/recreation

Local chefs creating unique interpretations of original tequila-based mixed drinks for tequila tastings, $70 per person, includes salsa tastings and chips as well as unique tequila drinks, Mexican food dinner, private concerts and flamenco dancing, 6 pm, 520-797-3959 or http://saaca.org/salsatequilachallenge.html

1000, 2000 or 4000 meter open water swim distances or combine the 1000 and 4000 to compete in this year’s 5K distance (times will be added together), four divisions including wetsuit and non-wetsuit, every finisher earns a commemorative award, $40-50, 8:30 am, http://www.dcbadventures.com

A race for mountain bikers of all abilities benefiting the food bank, 9 am – 3 pm, 928-779-5969 or http://www.absolutebikes.net/flag_frset.html

Play three of Havasu’s golf courses in one day, 54 holes, 3 courses, one day, blind handicap, shotgun start, modified scramble, includes London Bridge West & East Golf Courses and on Havasu Island Course, $175, 6 am, 928-208-1493 orhttp://www.havasuironman.com

“The toughest sport on dirt,” featuring 40 of the toughest bull riders matched against 40 of the rankest bulls, $16-26, 7:30 pm, 866-407-6336 orhttp://www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

Featuring works by J. Brahms, R. Schumann and Arizona premiers by Robert Kahn and Amanda Maier, $24, 7 pm, http://www.redrocksmusicfestival.com

You-pick fruit & vegetables, u-pick produce is 20% off, Burger Barn lunch from 11 am - 3 pm, proceeds benefits March of Dimes, 8 am – 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 orhttp://www.appleannies.com

Enjoy Flagstaff's summer weather and watch this week’s feature, pre-movie entertainment by Al Rakasatt, free, Saturdays, 3-10 pm, http://flagdba.com/movies-on-the-square

Cowboy Gathering of Music, Poetry & Storytellin’ – Butterfly Lodge Museum, by Mountain Saddle Band, 7 pm, http://butterflylodgemuseum.org/

Learn about the wildlife in the forest around Mormon Lake with program leader Larry Snead, Environmental Programs Manager, includes a short hike on the ½-mile “Trail for Tomorrow”, free, 9:30-11:30 am, 928-354-2227 or http://www.mormonlakelodge.com/

Piano Theater with Sonya & Elizabeth Schumann in works by J. Brahms, RG. Gershwin and more, 6:30 pm, http://themim.org orhttp://www.redrocksmusicfestival.com

One-hour walk up the Curandero Trail to learn about Sonoran Desert plants, a few moderately steep sections, guided by Choctaw nation member and ethno botanist David Morris and “Foods of the Superstitions” cookbook author Jean Groen, $3-7.50, 8:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

Sharlot Hall Museum’s Blue Rose Theater, Arizona artist Kate Cory performed by Sandy Moss, make a reservation, $5, 2 pm, 928-445-3122 or http://www.sharlot.org

Bird study beyond bird watching - Tom Wood, director of the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory, will present a program on the wonders of migration in "our" birds and the connection between the Coronado National Forest and the Amazon Basin, from banding studies and other research the story of bird migration is rich and varied, free, 1:30 pm, 520-417-6960 or http://www.huachucamountains.org

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds – Chase Field, baseball, 6:40 & 12:40 pm, 602-462-4600 or http://dbacks.com/

2012 North American Summer Tour, rock and pop icon and 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, with his greatest hits, $55-120, 8 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://www.livenation.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com

This week featuring Cadillac Angels, Hubcap-stealin' rock 'n' roll from the Santa Barbara, California-based Americana band with a high energy beat and dynamic presence that evoke rockin' good times, 5-7 pm, http://www.heritagesquaretrust.org/

Classical Meets Jazz, with works by J. Brahms, F. Schubert, P. Schoenfield and D. Ellington, 7 pm, http://themim.org or http://www.redrocksmusicfestival.com

Bring a flashlight and see the nocturnal residents, $5, 8-9:30 pm, 928-778-4242 ext. 16 or http://www.heritageparkzoo.org

Featuring a variety of theatre, dance, music and live art demonstrations, 6-8 pm, http:// heritagesquaretrust.org