La Casa de Cristo Church 6300 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix 480-422-8449 azmusicfest.org

Calling all future 2018-2019 kindergarten coyote pups! Diamond Canyon School is holding kindergarten roundup. 40004 N. Liberty Bell Way, Anthem. 5:30–7 p.m. dvusd.org

Just because we live in the desert doesn’t mean we can’t garden! Join urban gardeners as they share information on growing healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert. Info available at website. Search “green building.” Free. Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale. 7 to 8:30 p.m. scottsdaleaz.gov

Arizona Opera celebrates composer Leonard Bernstein’s centennial with the company premiere of “Candide.” Fast-paced, funny and philosophical, this Tony award-winning Broadway smash is now considered an operatic masterpiece. See website for show times and ticket prices. Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. 602-266-7464; azopera.org

The Heard Museum presents work of Richard Chavez, one of the Southwest’s leading jewelers. For the first time in his more than 40-year career, his jewelry will be featured in a retrospective exhibition. Free with museum admission. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Mon. through Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. to 5...

Arizona Musicfest presents The Fab Faux. Dispel your previous notions of a Beatles tribute act! $24–$67. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. 7:30 p.m. 480-422-8449; azmusicfest.org

Arizona Musicfest presents The Fab Faux. Dispel your previous notions of a Beatles tribute act! $24–$67. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. 7:30 p.m. 480-422-8449; azmusicfest.org

Spontaneous, clever and outrageously fun, the record-breaking “Late Nite Catechism” has been running every season at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts since 2000. Come see what the hullabaloo is all about! Runs every Friday through Feb. 23. $31–$39. 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Come enjoy the fusion of intricate rhythms and harmonies of South African musical traditions with the sounds and sentiments of gospel. The all-male vocal group rocketed to fame in the mid-1980s when Paul Simon incorporated its rich harmonies into his groundbreaking album Graceland. $39–$69; see website for free and discounted tickets. Scottsdale Center for the...

Sixty pet rescue groups will be on site to help you find your new best friend. Raffle, food vendors, goodie bags and more. Please bring a pet food donation.  Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. pacc911.org