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

Come to this indoor show, mingle with 35 juried fine artists, enjoy a treat from the wonderful bakery on site and have a real hometown shopping experience. Most works available for under $300. Free. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. azfcf.org

Metropolitan Klezmer combines the best of downtown, classical and world music scenes to create interpretations and compositions around eclectic Yiddish repertoire: ethereal trance, rollicking dance, imaginatively arranged Yiddish swing and tango, plus originals such as klezmer cumbia. $29–$49; see website for free and discounted tickets. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St.,...

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

Scottsdale Museum of the West pays tribute to Joe Beeler, a founding member of the Cowboy Artists of America, one of the most influential artists’ groups in the nation’s history. Beeler helped define Western art, not only for his generation but also for future generations. Runs through Oct. 28. See website for admission pricing and...

Through May 2018 M-F, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sat., Sun. 7 to 11 a.m. Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale Free 480-312-3111 mcdowellsonoran.org

Members of Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills are celebrating a banner year for new memberships and for supporting women and children in the Cave Creek and Carefree communities. In September, the club participated for the first time in the Anthem Outlet “Shopping Extravaganza” fundraiser, and in December, Soroptimist elves stuffed much-needed personal products into holiday...

The Photography of Edward S. Curtis 1–4:30 p.m. daily; Fridays 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays Cave Creek Museum 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek $3–$5; children under 12 are free 480-488-2764 cavecreekmuseum.org