Docent Craig Reid from the Patronato San Xavier will talk about the history of the San Xavier Mission and its surrounding village. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Rd., Cave Creek. 1–2:30 p.m. 480-488-2286

Docent Craig Reid from the Patronato San Xavier will talk about the history of the San Xavier Mission and its surrounding village. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Rd., Cave Creek. 1–2:30 p.m. 480-488-2286

What is the state of water availability in the foothills area, and how is Scottsdale managing and conserving its water resources? Elisa Klein, the water conservation coordinator from the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, will discuss this extremely important topic. Free. Donations appreciated. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 6:30–8 p.m. 

Meet Michael Swearngin and fall in love with this nationally acclaimed artist's contemporary take on classic Western subjects. Appetizers and refreshments served. Free. Grace Renee Gallery, 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. #7, Carefree. 4–7 p.m. 

Like a poetry slam, but with tech ideas! If something has caught your attention, made you wonder, or made you want to share with others, you’ll have 6–7 min to present in a non-formal way. The purpose is to get lots of new information on the table. Free. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan...

Italian jewelry designer Laura Bicego brings her private collection of elegant, handmade, 18 karat gold jewelry along with her signature Nanis collection to Grace Renee Gallery. Ten percent of Nanis sales will be donated to Arizona Musicfest. Free. 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. #7, Carefree. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 

RSVP now for the 10th Annual Desert Foothills Library Gala to be held Feb. 9 at the library. Enjoy hosted cocktails, a gourmet dinner and a january 2019 imagesar izona.com 29 live and silent auction, all within the newly remodeled Desert Foothills Library. Entertainment provided by celebrated pianist Nicole Pesce and performers from the Phoenix...

The 19th annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival will serve as the major kick-off celebration to the 10-day stretch of hundreds of craft beer events that make up Arizona Beer Week. Enjoy more than 500 craft brews, live music, delicious restaurant and food truck offerings, and Strong Man Games. See website for schedule and pricing. Steele...

Treat yourself to a evening of music, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne and wine at ProMusica Arizona’s Second Annual Musical Champagne Salon. $80 per person. Held in a private home; address available upon reservation. 7 p.m. 623-326-5172

Musical Theatre of Anthem presents Daddy Long Legs, based on the novel that inspired the classic 1955 film about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor. $13–$19. Non-reserved seating is limited. 42201 N. 41st Dr., Suite B100, Anthem. See website for schedule.