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November 2026
November 2026, page 8

NOVEMBER 2026 8  Mariachi and Folklorico Festival 12:30 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. This concert is back for its 27th anniversary and kicks off with Entre Dos Mundos: A Día de los Muertos celebration, a free, family-friendly community event. The party moves inside at 4 p.m. with Tucson-based Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, Mariachi Nueva Fusión, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli - AZ and Viva Arizona. Tickets start at $49. chandlercenter.org Sedona Trolley Tour Times vary, starting at 276 N. State Route 89A. Known as “The Best First Thing to do in Sedona,” the Sedona Trolley is an fun way for families and visitors to explore red rock country. The climate controlled, guided tours cover the Chapel, a scenic ride, or a sunset vista tour. Snacks and drinks are welcome. Tickets start at $25.99 for adults and $17.99 for children 12 and under. sedonatrolley.com  Pippin 7:30 p.m. at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. Pippin follows the story of a young prince searching for his purpose. Guided by a mysterious troupe of performers, he explores war, power and love in his quest to discover what will truly fulfill him. The musical combines humor, spectacle and memorable songs, presented through a circus-inspired world. Ticket prices vary – dinner show is available. azbroadway.org  Light the Night 5:30 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Blood Cancer United’s signature fundraising event brings together patients, survivors, families, caregivers, and supporters. The event offers family-friendly activities, fireworks and food trucks. During the walk, participants carry lanterns to celebrate survivors, support those currently battling blood cancer, and remember loved ones who have passed away. Attendance is free. bloodcancerunited.org  Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships 10 a.m. at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. This famed event is celebrating 15 years with even more fanfare than before! Along with polo matches, guests will find live music and performances, rugby matches, human and canine fashion shows, a luxury car show and an all-around good time. General admission starts at $50. thepoloparty.com Canines + Cocktails 10 a.m. at Culinary Dropout, 15125 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. To celebrate the 1000+ dogs who have found loving homes and raise much-needed funds for the dogs at Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary comes the annual Canines + Cocktails event. Guests will find live entertainment from Blaine Long, food and drinks, senior dog kissing booth, auctions and more. Tickets are $150 per person. foreverlovedpets.org   Kierland Fine Art and Wine Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Kierland Commons, 15210 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale. Main Street will have the vino flowing at this annual event. Guests will find over 100 world-class artists showcasing their wares in an outdoor gallery, plus 16 of the region’s best wineries pouring more than 150 wines, and live entertainment from local faves Rock Lobster, Sandra Bassett’s Motown Experience and more. Admission is free, wine tastings start at $35. kierlandcommons.com Camelback Studio Tour 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, 4 p.m. on Sunday. Locations vary. The Camelback Studio Tour will boast over 40 artists on this self-guided, residential art “show.” Guests will visit 15 stops, explore personal art studios and meet the artists. Studios are located in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Tourgoers will find a range of mediums – ceramics, print, watercolor, wood sculptures and more. This event is free. camelbackstudiotour.com Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St. Take the day, relax and stroll through more than 155 juried fine arts displays. Artists from across the U.S. will be on-site showcasing their paintings, sculptures and photography while guests sip domestic and imported wines. For $30, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir wine glass along with 10 tastings. There will also be live music, food and entertainment. Tickets are $5. thunderbirdartists.com     Arizona Pinners Conference 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. If Pinterest is your favorite go-to app, then you won’t want to miss the 11th annual conference. Guests can enjoy everything    from beauty, makeup, food, arts, crafts and more with over 250 businesses, 100 classes, and all things DIY. General admission is $12; classes are $22-$40 each. az.pinnersconference.com  Harley Owners Group Toy Run 10 a.m. at Tucson Harley, 7355 N. I-10 E. Frontage Road, Tucson. Harley riders – along with the community – are invited to join the Harley Owners Group Toy Run benefiting Tucson Unified School District Southwest Family Resource Center. Kickstands go up at 10 a.m. at Harley-Davidson in Tucson. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and enjoy a self-guided ride, lunch and holiday fun. Registration is $20 per rider. tucsonhogchapter.com  El Tour de Tucson Times vary, starting at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. El Tour de Tucson is a fundraising ride that captivates nearly 7,500 cyclists of all ages. Participants tackle either the 102-, 62- or 32-mile rides. A fun ride with shorter distances is also available. Cyclists can attend the post-ride party with music, food vendors, activities, and an award ceremony. Registration starts at $15 for the fun ride and $40-$300 for the longer rides. eltourdetucson.org  Mesa Turkey Trot 8 a.m. at Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Road, Mesa. Get your running shoes ready; the 58 th annual Turkey Trot is here! Attendees can participate in the one, five or 10K timed race to see who gets to the turkey first. All ages can attend. There is a one mile walk available for kids 12 and under. Registration starts at $45, and proceeds will benefit various nonprofit organizations. raceroster.com Kierland Fine Art and Wine Festival at the Kierland Commons. Sedona Trolley Tour. O Op pe en n S Su un n- -M Mo on n- -T Tu ue es s 1 11 1a am m- -9 9p pm m W We ed d- -T Th hu ur rs s 1 11 1a am m- -9 9: :3 30 0p pm m F Fr ri i- -S Sa at t 1 11 1a am m- -1 10 0p pm m • Dine in • Patio Service • Sat-Sun Brunch menu with drink specials • Happy Hour Specials • Pickup Orders T Tr ry y o ou ur r f fu ul ll l c ca at te er ri in ng g s se er rv vi ic ce e: : 6 60 02 2- -3 30 00 0- -7 71 13 33 3 Safety guidelines are being followed. Thanks for your support! 4144 E. Indian School Road | teepeemexicanfood.com teepeemexicanfood.com | 602-956-0178 602-956-0178 ENJOY YOUR ENJOY YOUR TEEPEE TEEPEE FAVORITES! FAVORITES!

p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t Support Local! Support Veterans! Before starting The Brokery, I had the privilege of serving in the United States Marine Corps. It’s something I’m incredibly proud of, and the lessons I learned about hard work, accountability, and taking care of others have stuck with me ever since. Those same values are a big part of why we built The Brokery the way we did. We’re not a national franchise or a corporate brokerage with decisions being made in a boardroom thousands of miles away. We’re a locally owned, veteran-owned business that started right here in Phoenix. Our roots are here, our families are here, and the communities we serve are the same ones we call home. When you support a local business, you’re doing more than buying a product or service. You’re supporting your neighbors, keeping dollars in our community, and helping local families thrive. So this November, as we celebrate Veterans Day, I’d encourage you to think local. Whether it’s your favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or real estate brokerage, your support makes a difference. Support local. Support veterans. And to all those who have served, thank you! Semper Fi, Tucker Blalock Managing Broker, Co-Founder 602.561.0445 | Tucker@TheBrokery.com Oleg Bortman Associate Broker, Co-Founder 602.402.2296 | Oleg@TheBrokery.com