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Paper boats and Chihuly glass outdoors;O’Keeffe and cowboy canvases indoors

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C’MON BACK next month for Gilbert’s third-annual Arizona Balloon Classic, Dec. 13-15, when hot air balloons take to the Sonoran sky (www.azballoonclassic.com).

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HOT RODSSit behind the wheel—even take a test drive—of the newest rides and tricked-out toys at the 2014 Arizona International Auto Show. View hundreds of budget, electric and luxury autos at the Phoenix Convention Center while getting a sneak peek at the latest innovations in car technology. Family day on Dec. 1 includes appearances by Spider-Man (11 am-1:30 pm) and Iron Man (2:30 pm-5 pm). www.motortrendautoshows.com.

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NOV. 78 DYNAMIC DANCERS Hailing from the City of Angeles, Diavolo Dance Theater combines modern dance with acrobatics and daring feats among interactive, larger-than-life sets. The newest work, “Transient Space,” uses skateboarding as a muse for nonstop action with an urban edge. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 2nd St. & Drinkwater Blvd., 480.499.8587

NOV. 910 TO MARKET, TO MARKET Take home a token of the Southwest from the Heard Museum Spanish Market. More than 75 artists from Arizona and New Mexico showcase Hispanic-inspired goods such as pottery, silver and paintings, while traditional foods complement the festivities. 2301 N. Central Ave., 602.252.8840

NOV. 16SQUAWK ABOUT IT Learn the how-tos of chicken-keeping at the self-guided Tour de Coops, which explores Phoenix’s growing inclination toward backyard livestock care. No matter where you call home, take a few notes on how you can go local and eat sustainably, starting in your own backyard. 10 am-4 pm with limited ticket availability. www.tourdecoops.vpaaz.org.

NOV. 23 PEELING BACK THE LAYERS Satirical news source The Onion takes the stage with wit and a wee bit of misinformation in its first-ever comedic theater show, “The Onion Live.” Tickets range from $35 to 55. Mesa Arts Center, Main & Center Sts., Mesa, 480.644.6500

NOV. 25DANCIN’ FEET Watch the top 10 finalists of TV’s hit “So You Think You Can Dance” move and groove, live, during the 2013 tour celebrating the show’s 10th season. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., 602.379.2800

NOV. 30 TRUE BLUES The thrill of legend B.B. King is anything but gone. Enjoy the king of blues’ 50-plus years of musical repertoire, plus licks from his guitar, Lucille, at Celebrity Theatre’s unique in-the-round setting. www.celebritytheatre.com. 440 N. 32nd St., 602.267.1600

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Walk to RememberTake part in an ancient ritual commemorating lost loved ones at Desert Botanical Garden’s Procesión, starting at 5 pm. Based on the indigenous tradition of marching to burial sites to honor those who have passed, this colorful celebration is more than song and dance; it is a time to honor and reflect. The procession concludes four days of Dia de los Muertos festivities at the garden and meanders throughout the property, ending in a community altar where patrons can leave offerings of remembrance. www.dbg.org. 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., 480.941.1225

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DINE LIKE A COWBOY while rooting for the Packers at The Buffalo Chip (6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480.488.9118) or the Steelers at Harold’s (6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480.488.1906).

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AZ 88American. This upscale city tavern isn’t visible from any street, but art-world cognoscenti and martini connoisseurs have a way of finding it. Inside a glass box on the perimeter of Scottsdale’s Civic Center, nicely appointed burgers, salads and sandwiches are dished—and so is social scuttle-butt. www.az88.com. 7353 E. Scottsdale Mall, 480.994.5576. Scottsdale Map K7

BANDERAAmerican. This den of comfort food is outfitted with low lighting and big booths. Pedestrian tip: Approach the restaurant from 1st Street for a sensory preview of the spit-roasting chicken. www.hillstone.com. 3821 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480.994.3524. Scottsdale Map K6

BEN & JACK’S STEAK HOUSESteak. An elegant New York steakhouse featuring dry-aged steaks and a porterhouse fit for two to four diners. www.benandjackssteakhouse.com. 4180 N. Drinkwater Blvd., 480.947.7900. Scottsdale Map H7

CARLSBAD TAVERNNew Mexican. Chile-laden cuisine from our batty neighbors to the east. The dining room is like a secret cave, and the patio sits along a moat. Kitchen works until 1 am. www.carlsbadtavern.com. 3313 N. Hayden Rd., 480.970.8164. Valley Map O19

CARTEL COFFEE LABCafe. The roastery inside the Tempe coffeehouse is the last stop before brewing and serving at all three industrial cafes. www.cartelcoffeelab.com. 7124 E. 5th Ave., 480.269.3172. Scottsdale Map G3; 225 W. University Dr., Tempe, 480.225.3899. Tempe Map F4; 1st St. & Washington, 480.712.0675. Phoenix Map J4

CITIZEN PUBLIC HOUSEAmerican. Most ingre-dients are proudly identified by their ranch, farm, state or nation of origin on this menu, and their combined effect is intelligent, hearty, and much-inclined to combining with cocktails. www.citizenpublichouse.com. 5th Ave. & Craftsman Ct., 480.398.4208. Scottsdale Map G4

COWBOY CIAOContemporary American. Thoughtful, playful small plates, salads and entrées, and lengthy, long-winded wine list. www.cowboyciao.com. 7133 E. Stetson Dr., 480.946.3111. Scottsdale Map F4

DON & CHARLIE’SSteak. A fixture since 1981, with celebrity caricatures, sports memorabilia, and Chicago-style ribs and chicken, chops and steaks. www.donandcharlies.com. 7501 E. Camelback Rd., 480.990.0900. Valley Map O18

EDDIE’S HOUSEInternational/Fusion. Com-fort food from chef Eddie Matney’s Lebanese roots and numerous other sources. www.eddieshouseaz.com. 7042 E. Indian School Rd., 480.946.1622. Scottsdale Map I4

EVOItalian. The latest occupant of this handsome brick building produces pizzas, pastas, roasted chicken and mushroom risotto. Food served until late. www.evoscottsdale.com. 4175 N. Goldwater Blvd., 480.265.9814. Scottsdale Map G3

Fogo de WowAt Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão, wow-factor culinary temptations beckon indulgence. The 30-plus-item salad bar is a prelude to the main event—your choice of 16 fire-roasted meats including pork, lamb, and six cuts of beef, sliced and served tableside. Using a color-coded card, where green means “go” and red indicates “no more,” chão down on limitless portions of meat to your content, paired with traditional Brazilian dishes of polenta and caramelized bananas. And with a wine list spanning more than 300 bottles from ’round the world, there’s no shortage of sips either. Lincoln Village, 6300 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480.609.8866

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The EVO Salad and lobster risotto, served until the wee hours at EVO (page 54)

Grunge godfathers Pearl Jam, Nov. 19 at Jobing.com Arena (page 28)

Floor-to-ceiling views of Camelback Mountain at jade bar (5700 E. McDonald Dr., 480.948.2100)

Feeling like royalty in iPic Theaters’ luxury seating (page 29)

Getting lucky on the bowling lane, and staying late to revel in it (page 24)

Happy retro design elements at Joyride Taco House (302 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, 480.632.8226)

Scoring rare finds at the Big Heap Vintage & Handmade Festival (page 28)

Jars of bacon and glasses of morning cocktail indulgences at Crudo’s brunch (page 66)

Using an interactive touchscreen to design jewelry at Kendra Scott (page 50)

The return of drag boat racing to the Chandler area, at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (formerly Firebird Raceway; pages 22, 31)

Enjoying T. Cook’s newly renovated dining room at Royal Palms Resort (5200 E. Camelback Rd., 602.808.0766)

Jet-setting to the African Pride Lands when ASU Gammage hosts The Lion King (page 32)

Butterflies two ways: at Desert Botanical Garden’s “Mariposa Monarca” (through Nov. 24) and Butterfly Wonderland (pages 36, 39)

The intimate fan experience of Arizona Fall League baseball (page 22)

The king of blues, B.B. King, live at Celebrity Theatre (page 26)

Hot rods that thrill (page 18)

Scottsdale’s canal, illuminated with LED-lit paper boats (page 21)

Prime pumpkin time, in food, beverage and décor (page 46)

Antler chandeliers and monstrous Sasquatch burgers at The Lodge (page 31)

Easy, environmentally friendly travel by light rail, from Mesa to downtown Phoenix

A sweet photo-op with Robert Indiana’s “LOVE” sculpture in Scottsdale's Civic Center Mall

Half-priced bottles of wine all day every Sunday, plus bocce, at The Vig (page 31)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and philanthropist Larry Fitzgerald (page 31)

16 types of as-much-as-you-can-eat meat at Fogo de Chão (page 54)

A stamp mill from 1880—used in gold mining—back in operating condition at Cave Creek Museum (6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480.488.2764)

Heading to patios—and lingering longer—to enjoy the near-perfect weather

John Lennon’s Steinway piano, plus thousands of other instruments at Musical Instrument Museum (page 39)

Free admission at SMoCa every Thursday from noon to 9 pm (page 35)

Realistic characters in surreal scenes painted by Marina Dieul (Legacy Gallery, page 41)

A place for Chicago sports fans to call home, at Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill (page 32)

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