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Illumination: Symphony of Light

November 15–January 14 Arizona’s largest holiday drive-through light spectacular is coming to North Phoenix! This more-than-one-mile driving attraction immerses visitors in millions of holiday lights carefully synchronized to joyful holiday...

$10

Illumination: Symphony of Light

Arizona’s largest holiday drive-through light spectacular is in North Phoenix! This more-than-one-mile driving attraction immerses visitors in millions of holiday lights carefully synchronized to joyful holiday classics. A portion of profits will go to...

$29.50

Poinsettia Paintings Display and Sale

Artist Andrea de Kerpely-Zak has created a series of Christmas poinsettia paintings, which are in the spotlight Dec. 1-31 at Gallery Andrea in Scottsdale. de Kerpely-Zak’s paintings are collected around...

Free
Ongoing

NVSO Holiday Pops Concert

’Tis the season to be jolly with North Valley Symphony Orchestra, as they present a charming evening and matinee performance of seasonal favorites. $5. North Canyon High School Performing Arts...

$5

24th Annual Scottsdale ArtFest

November 18, 19 Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza bustles with more than 180 fine artists selling their masterpieces, local musicians and food vendors representing a variety of cultural tastes. Scottsdale Civic...

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Musical Theatre of Anthem 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem

Musical Theatre of Anthem presents this heartwarming story of Edward, a china rabbit given to 10-year-old Abilene in the 1930s. From shipboard to the ocean floor to a fisherman’s boat,...

$16 – $19

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Musical Theatre of Anthem

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” the heartwarming journey of Edward, a china rabbit whose journey sends him overboard the RMS Queen Mary and...

$16 – $19

Carefree Christmas Market

Celebrate the European tradition of Christkindlemarkets with a local charm at the new open-air Carefree Christmas Market. Free. 101 Easy St., Carefree. See website for schedule. christmasincarefree.org

Black Nativity Musical Celebration

Last season’s sold-out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes returns to the Black Theatre Troupe stage. $38. Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St.,...

$38

Ansel Adams: America Musical Tribute

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents “Ansel Adams: America” as part of its ARTrageous Gala 2017, featuring artwork paired with a commissioned symphonic work by late jazz legend Dave...

Christmas in the Creek

The Horny Toad invites the pubic to enjoy the bountiful Christmas spirit! Cave Creek Christmas Company offers family fun featuring Santa, elves and special holiday deals. Come hungry, leave happy....

Free

Marmalade Skies

It’s Beatles Mania in Carefree with live music from tribute band Marmalade Skies. Free with donation of unwrapped toy. 101 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. christmasincarefree.com

Open Studio Painting Sale

Contemporary landscape painter Nancy Romanovsky will host her first-ever open studio sale at her home studio. More than 50 paintings will be available for purchase for every budget. 7818 W....

A Taste of Andalucía

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Flamenco dance and music, Spanish tapas and dancing Andalusían horses. $45; children 12 and under free. El Samaritano Equestrian Center, 28475 N. 84th St., Scottsdale....

Small Works Art Show

Visit the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts in Stagecoach Village for a grand opening gala reception and juried fine art show. Exhibit open through Jan. 7. Refreshments, entertainment...

Free

Santa Wine Around

Join the Scottsdale Wine Trail wineries for a wine tasting extravaganza! Arrive dressed as Santa or Mrs. Claus and receive a commemorative wine glass. Once you try one wine, follow...

Concerts on the Canal

Scottsdale Waterfront’s Soleri Plaza will be the place to be for December’s Saturday night live music concerts. Free. 4420 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 7 to 8:30 p.m. experiencescottsdale.com

Free

Holiday Harp and Voices

Join Carolyn Eynon Singers and guest harpist David Ice for popular holiday songs and a fun audience sing-along. $10–$20. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 480-529-2630;...

$10 – $20

65th Annual Cave Creek Foothills Christmas Pageant

You may know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this! Join a local cast for this much-anticipated, musical, non-denominational Christmas story. Bring a blanket or portable chair. Free....

Free