Internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist Qingqing Ye has been named artist-in-residence with the Scottsdale Philharmonic. After Ye’s initial performances, the orchestra received over 900 letters from the audience, requesting that he be allowed to become a permanent member of the group. He hopes to obtain U.S. citizenship and marry soon. The Scottsdale Philharmonic will kick off...

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

The award-winning January Series of Calvin College is coming to Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, one of more than 50 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast this national leading lecture and cultural arts series. The 2019 January Series features 15 live-streamed speakers, including Rachael Denhollander, Nicholas Kristof, Mary Robinson and Jenna Bush Hager, to name a few....

Podcasts have become a large part of how people get information and entertainment but knowing where to start is confusing. Join Desert Foothills Library librarians for an informative, relaxed session about podcasts, what to do with them, and what other people are listening to on their own time. Free. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N....

Phoenix Symphony principal clarinetist Alex Laing commands the stage in this all-Mozart concert featuring the composer’s luminary “Clarinet Concerto,” bookended with Mozart’s masterful “Overture to Don Giovanni” and the exuberant “Jupiter.” $30–$149. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 1 N. 1st St., Ste. 200, Phoenix. Sat. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sun. 602-495-1999

Find out which plants can replace what’s in your medicine chest. Donations appreciated. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 6:30–8 p.m.

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in this Broadway favorite. See website for schedule and ticket pricing. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. 480-965-3434

Come see the latest in outdoor fabrics from Italy and learn the newest trends in fabric and tile. Bring your kitchen and bath remodeling questions. Light bites and sparkling beverages. Free. Joi Prater Interiors, 748 Easy St., Ste. 9, Carefree. 2–6 p.m. 602-930-8679

Dr. Paul Minnis, professor emeritus of anthropology at University of Oklahoma, will present a discussion about Paquimé in northwestern Chihuahua. This site was one of the major and most influential communities in the U.S. Southwest and northwest Mexico. Free. Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m....