Wednesday, December 1
Million Dollar Quartet, 7:30 p.m., continues through January 2, Phoenix Theatre, 1825 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, tickets start at $64, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays. Sun Records, now festively decorated with a Christmas tree, garland and mistletoe, rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made the “Million Dollar Quartet” famous.
Thursday, December 2
Dementia Friend Information Sessions, 2 p.m., repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 1 p.m. Dec. 13, Neighbors Who Care, 10450 E. Riggs Road, Suite 113, Sun Lakes, free, 480-895-2815, ext. 170.
“All About Arizona Tax Credits,” 1:30 to 3 p.m., Zoom, free, reservations required, 623-584-4999, benevilla.org. CPA Gary Frisch will discuss Arizona state tax credits, their advantages and requirements of each program.
Friday, December 3
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Saturday, December 4
Holiday Craft & Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, dfla.org. Take care of holiday shopping, have treats, coffee and feel good knowing it all benefits the library. The group celebrates with holiday décor and live music. To become a vendor, contact Ashley Ware at aware@dfla.org.
Sunday, December 5
Brian Regan, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket information, 928-684-6624, dewpac.org.
Monday, December 6
Write a Memoir to Remember, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Zoom, $20, hollandcenter.com.
East Valley Memory Café, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays (except December 27), Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, free, 480-203-8548, elaine@visitingangelsaz.com. Come together with loved ones to socialize with others in a similar situation. At 10 a.m., a caregiver support group.
Caring for the Caregiver, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, dfla.org. The group is led by Hospice of the West facilitators. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, December 7
Gentle Tai Chi-Qigong, 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. and 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. Thursdays, 1 to 1:55 p.m. Fridays, Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, $12, kaleidoscope-ballroom.com. This form of tai chi is done standing with both feet on the floor. The moves are stationary, so it can also be done sitting. Balance aids such as the back of a chair or a walker can be used, if needed.
Wednesday, December 8
Free Memory Screening, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Visiting Angels East Valley Office, 701 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa, free, 480-203-8548, elaine@visitingangelsaz.com.
Thursday, December 9
Dementia Friend Information Sessions, 2 p.m., repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 1 p.m. Dec. 13, Neighbors Who Care, 10450 E. Riggs Road, Suite 113, Sun Lakes, free, 480-895-2815, ext. 170.
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Friday, December 10
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Saturday, December 11
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas-Court Our Lady of Lourdes No. 2278’s Cookie Walk, 1 to 3 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, Madonna Hall, 19002 N. 128th Avenue, Sun City West, free admission, 480-252-6022. Event features homemade decorated cookies, cakes, pies and candy.
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Sunday, December 12
The Salt River Brass’ Home for the Holidays, 3 p.m., Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, $18-$25 with discounts for seniors and students, mesaartscenter.com.
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Monday, December 13
Dementia Friend Information Sessions, 2 p.m., repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 1 p.m. Dec. 13, Neighbors Who Care, 10450 E. Riggs Road, Suite 113, Sun Lakes, free, 480-895-2815, ext. 170.
Tuesday, December 14
Scottsdale Civil War Round Table with Larry Daniel, 5 p.m., Scottsdale Public Library, Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, free, scottsdalecwrt.org. Daniel will speak about the military failure of the Confederacy’s principal military force in the Western Theater — the Army of Tennessee. Zoom is available as well.
Wednesday, December 15
Dave Koz and Friends, 7:30 p.m., Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, tickets start at $61.50, mesaartscenter.com.
Thursday, December 16
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Friday, December 17
Fellowship Square Historic Mesa Holiday Event, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, 35 W. Brown Road, Mesa, free, 480-290-7020, fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org. Senior residents have decked their windows with holiday décor for a contest. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., residents, guests and prospective residents are invited to stroll the campus to peruse the displays. Attendees can get free photos with Santa at the Season’s Greetings photo booth, sip hot chocolate and nibble on Christmas cookies and join in with residents for a fun sing-along featuring traditional Christmas carols.
Little Known Stories of WWII with Gary Zaro, 2 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, dfla.org. This film series offers little-known war stories. At the heart of each one, are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event. This month: “13 Minutes.”
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Longevity, Healthy Aging and Regeneration, 11 a.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, dfla.org. Studies reveal the habits of those who have lived into extreme old age. The moderator will discuss this and their effects. Registration is not required.
Saturday, December 18
Christmas with the 5 Browns featuring 5 Pianos Holiday Show, 7:30 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket information, 928-684-6624, dewpac.org.
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Sunday, December 19
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Monday, December 20
David Benoit: A Charlie Brown Christmas, 7 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, tickets start at $54.50, mim.org.
Tuesday, December 21
Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers Country & Christmas Holiday Show, 7:30 p.m., repeats Dec. 22, Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket information, 928-684-6624, dewpac.org.
Wednesday, December 22
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Thursday, December 23
Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.
Friday, December 24
Merry Christmas Eve!
Saturday, December 25
Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 26
Happy Boxing Day!
Monday, December 27
It’s Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day!
Tuesday, December 28
It’s National Card Playing Day!
Wednesday, December 29
It’s National Pepper Pot Day!
Thursday, December 30
Variety Show Spectacular, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. It features music from the 1920s to the 1970s through different styles and genres from rock to county, big band to Broadway, blues to pop, and comedy.
Friday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Celebration, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $79, 480-288-0300, silverstartheater.com. Ring in the New Year with the best party in town at the Silver Star Theater. Dinner features prime rib, complimentary champagne, and party favors to enhance a memorable evening full of music and comedy.
