Arizona Musicfest presents Grammy-winner Alison Brown, who has established herself as not only one of the best banjo players in the world, but also one of the most innovative musicians around today. $35–$55. La Casa de Cristo Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. 480-422-8449; azmusicfest.org

Arizona’s favorite ruler-wielding nun is back in the habit in this popular sequel to the Late Nite Catechism comedies. Performed Saturdays through Feb. 24. $31–$39. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Stage 2, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

A new exhibit at the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve offers insights into the Arizona Historical Society’s role in preserving the state’s history and telling its unique story. History in the Desert includes artifacts and photographs showing historic ranching, mining, farming and other elements of Arizona history. Free. 30301 N. Alma School...

Ten Arab horse farms throughout North Scottsdale will open their doors to families, equine enthusiasts and animal lovers alike to give the public a unique glimpse into the world of Arabian horse breeding and showing. Proceeds benefit Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Visit website for schedule, cost and locations. arabhorsefarmtours.com

The Heard Museum has an event just for K-12 educators: Flavors of the Past & Present. Learn how to prepare a delicious dish with ancestral ingredients and taste the flavors of culinary wisdom. Educators will receive curriculum resources and a certificate for tracking professional development hours. Free. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 9 a.m. to...

The Living Music Performance Series will portray this Gian Carlos Menotti one-act opera, the story of a miracle, produced in collaboration with St. Barnabas on the Desert at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church. $25. 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. 7 p.m. 480-488 2081; ctlcarefree.org

ProMusica Arizona will be holding auditions for both the chorale and orchestra. All voices and instruments are welcome. Email Patti Graetz at pgraetz@pmaz.org for an audition appointment. Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. 7:45–9 p.m. 623-326-5172; pmaz.org

Allen Dart, an Arizona Humanities speaker and archaeologist, will hold an interesting discussion about ancient Native American ceramic styles, as well as the importance of context in archaeology. Free. The Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. 623-512-1665; azarchsoc.wildapricot.org

Enjoy beautiful chorale music in the shadows of Sedona’s red rocks. Part of the Sedona Winter Music Festival. $125. Private Sedona residence, TBA. 5:30 p.m. 928-204-2415; chambermusicsedona.org *Photo Courtesy Sedona Winter Festival

5:30 p.m. Private Sedona residence, TBA $125 928-204-2415 chambermusicsedona.org