Sharon Brening, Cave Creek Museum’s artist in residence will discuss how her canvases allow viewers to share a personal glimpse into the lives of people that shape the American landscape. Free with museum admission. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 2–3:30 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

The Carolyn Eynon Singers will present Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Refreshments will be served and children will love the historic Old English Dickens village. $25/adults; $12.50/children under 12 years. Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. 4 p.m. ctlcarefree.org

North Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “Winter Wonderland,” including classical holiday favorites, and a visit from Santa. Free. North Canyon High School, 1700 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix.7 p.m. northvalleysymphony.org

Enjoy the sounds of the season, including classic carols and popular holiday music presented by Musical Theatre of Anthem. $15. 42201 N. 41st Dr., Suite B100, Anthem. 7 p.m. 623-336-6001; musicaltheatreofanthem.org

Experience a birthday celebration of the Episcopal martyr and chief spokesman for the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., with traditional gospel music repertoire, script and media. Experience an evening filled with strong emotion as you witness the historical presentation of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. Free-will offering. The Episcopal Church of the Nativity,...

Jan Sandwich and Nicole Pesce present a wonderful new show filled with backstage stories, humor, and of course, great songs like “Tammy,” “Singin' in the Rain” and many more. Free. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–2 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

Join the Phoenix Symphony for a visual and auditory treat as they play the scores for some of your favorite classic films and television. $25+. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. See website for schedule. 602-495-1999; phoenixsymphony.org

Enjoy a cocktail reception, a sumptuous dinner and dance to the full Phoenix Symphony orchestra. A champagne toast and many other surprises will make ringing in the New Year special. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Symphony’s outreach and education programs, helping bring joy to music to over 125,000 children and adults in hospitals, homeless shelters, schools and...

ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra has received a grant for $1,000 from the Scottsdale League for the Arts. This grant will help support PMAZ’s objective to expose young people to live music performances by providing free tickets for those 15 and under accompanied by an adult, and free rush tickets for students 16-22 years old...

Grab a hot cup of joe and talk about cool topics. Mark Sweeney facilitates a discussion about important global issues. What is the best fast-forward: nationalism or globalism? What problems will we face in a world of ten billion? $2. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 9–11 a.m. 480-488-1090