Marmalade Skies
It’s Beatles Mania in Carefree with live music from tribute band Marmalade Skies. Free with donation of unwrapped toy. 101 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. christmasincarefree.com
Open Studio Painting Sale
Contemporary landscape painter Nancy Romanovsky will host her first-ever open studio sale at her home studio. More than 50 paintings will be available for purchase for every budget. 7818 W. Adobe Dr., Glendale. 4 to 8 p.m. 480-518-7930; nancyromanovsky.com
A Taste of Andalucía
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Flamenco dance and music, Spanish tapas and dancing Andalusían horses. $45; children 12 and under free. El Samaritano Equestrian Center, 28475 N. 84th St., Scottsdale. 5 to 7 p.m. 206-604-3034; elsamaritanoequestrian.com
Small Works Art Show
Visit the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts in Stagecoach Village for a grand opening gala reception and juried fine art show. Exhibit open through Jan. 7. Refreshments, entertainment and more. Free. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 144, Cave Creek. 5 to 8 p.m. smallworksshow.com
Santa Wine Around
Join the Scottsdale Wine Trail wineries for a wine tasting extravaganza! Arrive dressed as Santa or Mrs. Claus and receive a commemorative wine glass. Once you try one wine, follow the trail by foot or golf cart for more! Fees vary. Old Town Scottsdale. Locations online. 6 to 9 p.m. scottsdazzle.com
Concerts on the Canal
Scottsdale Waterfront’s Soleri Plaza will be the place to be for December’s Saturday night live music concerts. Free. 4420 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 7 to 8:30 p.m. experiencescottsdale.com
Holiday Harp and Voices
Join Carolyn Eynon Singers and guest harpist David Ice for popular holiday songs and a fun audience sing-along. $10–$20. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 480-529-2630; carolyneynonsingers.com
65th Annual Cave Creek Foothills Christmas Pageant
You may know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this! Join a local cast for this much-anticipated, musical, non-denominational Christmas story. Bring a blanket or portable chair. Free. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. foothillschristmaspageant.com
Holiday Magic Family Fun Workshop
Cave Creek Museum kicks off the holiday season with a cowboy-style Christmas! Join museum staff and docents for an afternoon of rootin’ tootin’ holiday fun for the whole family. Free for members; non-members $5. 6140 Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. Registration required. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.com
Nutcracker Tea with Sugar Plum Fairies
Ballerinas, sugar plums and princesses are invited to tea at the English Rose Tea Room for a Christmas celebration not to be forgotten! Ballerinas from the Nutcracker Ballet will read from the story, dance and be available for photos. $35 per person. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. RSVP...