Support Diamond Canyon School’s Night of Excellence, an evening of fun and entertainment for families and community members. Enjoy beautiful music provided by the school’s award-winning bands and choirs, as well as highlights of the strings programs and fabulous art exhibits featured at the A+ School of Excellence Classroom Gallery Walks. Free. 40004 N. Liberty Bell Way, Anthem. 5–7 p.m....

More than 1,000 guests are expected to hear stories of courage, life and love at Arizona Biltmore Resort. Funds raised will provide respite and end of life care to children with life-limiting conditions. Free. Arizona Biltmore Resort, Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. 7–9 a.m. RSVP 602-200-0767; ryanhouse.org

Make your own bubble gum, extract DNA from a strawberry, practice your fingerprinting skills and so much more at this PVCC Black Mountain Campus event to celebrate STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and math. As the skies darken, the event will turn into a stargazing party. Free. 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. STEAMtastic is from 5–8...

Marshall Shore, Arizona’s hip historian, presents “You Don’t Know Me, Arizona,” an entertaining program that reveals the ways Arizona affected the U.S. social landscape with its unique history, collection of personalities and iconic places. Free with admission. Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 7–8 p.m. 480-686-9539; scottsdalemuseumwest.org

Highlands Church 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale 480-422-8449 azmusicfest.org

Brad Aldridge, Frances Livingston and Joseph Lorusso, all award-winning artists, showcase what the city means to them. A must-see for anyone who has longed for urban life. Exhibit open through Feb. 28. Free. 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale. 6–8 p.m. 480-941-8500; bonnerdavid.com

Parsons Dance, an internationally celebrated dance troupe that creates and performs contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry, takes the stage to wow the audience at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. $39–$69; half off for patrons 29 and younger. 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

One of Cave Creek’s newest galleries, Adelante at the historic Spanish Village, is hosting a special event, Fowl Play, featuring avian-inspired art to benefit Foothills Library. Come check out Adelante, which features classy and quirky finds, many of which are created by talented local artists. Fowl Play runs March 10–18. Free. 7212 E. Ho Hum...

Rotary Club of Scottsdale North will host its third annual fundraising event to benefit Soldier’s Best Friend, a Peoria based charity that aids veterans and rescue dogs. Enjoy wine or beer, dinner and appetizers, live music by The Last Straw and opportunities to bid on silent and live auction items. $40. Pinnacle Peak Village General...

It’s an exciting evening of great singing, dinner from Times Square restaurant, gourmet desserts and a live auction, all to benefit Musical Theatre of Anthem’s 11th season! Tickets $75 for adults; $40 for children 17 and under. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. 6:30 p.m. 623-336-6001; musicaltheatreofanthem.org