DECEMBER 2025 6     Oy to the World 7:30 p.m. at ASU Kerr Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road. This Hanukkah musical revue celebrates Jewish culture through song, stories, and humor in a cabaret-style setting. Oy to the World blends heartfelt Hanukkah songs with Broadway hits and “joyful winter tunes” by Jewish composers. There will also be trivia and a chance for audience members to be part of the show. Tickets start at $35. asukerr.com  Make-and-Take 6 p.m. at LDV Winery, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. LDV’s Tasting Room is partnering with Pour Your Own Epoxy for a creative, wine-filled evening. Guests will take part in a hands-on workshop to craft their own epoxy river charcuterie board or lazy susan using premium black walnut and other hardwoods accented with epoxy in the colors of their choice. The event includes all materials, instruction, and a glass of LDV wine. Tickets start at $144. pouryourownepoxy.com    FQ Story Historic Home Tour 11 a.m. on Culver Street between 7th & 15th Ave. in Phoenix. The F.Q. Story Home Tour and Holiday Marketplace features historic homes, creative gardens, an historic school, vendors, food trucks and the famous Cookie House with home baked goodies. Historic homes open their doors at 11 a.m. for the tour and the marketplace will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. fqstoryhometour.org Electric Light Parade 7 p.m., starting at Central and Montebello Aves. For more than three decades, the APS Light Parade has delighted the public with a two-mile long illuminated event featuring musicians, marching bands, trucks, floats, balloons and performances. This year’s theme is “Let Every Holiday Shine!” Afterward, children can take pictures with Santa, participate in workshops, and engage in other fun activities. phoenix.gov Holidays with Orpheus 3 p.m. at Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E. Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley. This year’s Orpheus Male Chorus program blends sacred works, holiday favorites, and surprises. From the Gloria, Op. 52 by William Mathias to the beloved First Noel arranged by Dan Forrest, audiences will experience a musical journey through tradition and celebration. Sing along, if you like! Tickets start at $20. orpheus.org    A Candlelit Christmas with Esteban 6:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Experience a live one-of-a-kind Christmas concert featuring holiday music from award-winning Spanish guitarist Esteban and his band amidst the glow of candlelight in Hermosa’s garden venue. Light tapas and wine will be served. Tickets start at $175 per person. hermosainn.com   ACFC Golf Classic 10 a.m. at the Biltmore Golf Club, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children will host its third annual Golf Classic, dedicated to raising money and spreading awareness for pediatric cancer patients and their families. The tournament offers breakfast, a Bloody Mary bar, swag bags, raffles and a post- tournament reception. Registration cost varies; $1,500 for a foursome. azcancerfoundation.org    Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host historian, author and playwright Derek Maxfield, whose Arcadia Boy Scout Troop 6 is having its annual wreath sale at Prince of Peace (3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix) on December 6 and 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or while supplies last. Proceeds from this fundraiser help Troop 6 fund backpacking trips, camp outings and community service projects. Wreaths – and other greenery and decorations – start at $30. arcadiatroop6.org Paul Komidina and Kristina Spellman are hosting the third annual Arcadia Luminary Experience , a display that will light up Lafayette in between 44th St.-68th St. The event will happen on Christmas Eve at 4:30 p.m., but the duo is looking for volunteers to help with a packing party to load supplies, drop them off, and help with decorating. For more, email arcadialuminaries@gmail.com Chabad Lubavitch of Arizona is celebrating Chanukah 2025 and inviting the community to join. Festivities begin on December 14, with a Chanukah Celebration at The Park at PV, followed by Chanukah on the Lawn at Biltmore Fashion Park on December 17. An adults-only “Drinks and Dreidels” Israeli Scotch tasting happens on December 18, there’s a Chanukah Shabbat Dinner on December 19, and the Car Menorah Parade closes out the eighth night on December 21. chabadaz.com Glo30 Arcadia (3945 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) is a physician-founded and female- led skincare studio that opened in the fall at the Arcadia Village plaza. The studio offers AI skin assessment, signature 50-minute SmartGLO facial, TOX, Clear + Brilliant Laser, and NanoGLO filler microinfusion. In December, new clients can receive 40 percent off their first SmartGLO facial by booking with referral code ARCADIANEWS. glo30.com Oh Clementine has released a new jewelry advent calendar featuring 12 daily surprises such as necklaces, earrings, and charms, available in five themes and in gold or silver. The calendar’s artwork was created by Arcadia High grad Evelyn Ess, whose painting depicts the company’s new neighborhood headquarters at 3743 E. Indian School Road. ohclem.com Author and artist Sal Cosenza will hold a signing and art exhibition for Manhattan: The Rising War (Studio Edition) on December 6 from 2-4 p.m. at Richau & Co Gallery + Boutique (8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale). Signed copies will be available to the first 15 guests for $100, with all proceeds benefiting Nobody Fights Alone in AZ, a nonprofit supporting women facing ovarian and other gynecological cancers. salcosenza.com Hotel Valley Ho is bringing retro flair to the season with Ho Holidays, a festive roller rink experience transforming the iconic OH Pool into a vintage winter wonderland. The event features themed nights, holiday treats, and seasonal cocktails. Tickets are free for hotel guests and $25 for residents, including skate rental and event access. For a more elevated experience, guests can rent a rink-side cabana or firepit. Tickets must be purchased in advance. hotelvalleyho.com The Christmas Store (5620 N. 7th St., Phoenix) offers treasures from holidays past and present. Guests will find décor, decorated trees, garlands, wreaths, musical snow globes, lighted figurines, mugs, stockings, and more. Led by florist Joe Gregory – who designed Durant’s holiday décor – the store hopes to evoke a sense of nostalgia and holiday spirit. floral2u.com Wine Girl (4205 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale) is hosting its fifth annual holiday Fill the Bus toy drive on December 7 from 12-4 p.m. to benefit the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, offering a discounted glass of wine for each donated toy. winegirl.com NourishPHX (501 S. 9th Ave., Phoenix) is accepting donations for kids aged 2-13 until December 5. Donors can drop off new, unwrapped toys or gift cards or find ideas on the nonprofit’s Amazon wish list. nourishphx.org Tristan’s Trees is a new nonprofit dedicated to honoring the lives of stillborn babies and children who have passed away by gifting families a living tree to plant in their memory. Each tree offers a place of healing, reflection, and hope as their child’s legacy continues to grow. The organization is seeking donations to help fulfill tree requests for grieving families and expand its impact. tristanstrees.org America First Credit Union (1511 N. Project Dr., Tempe) is running its “Warm the Soles” shoe drive through December 31, collecting new shoes for children in need. Donations can be made online or at any branch. americafirst.com ABC15 Arizona and Sanderson dealerships are hosting the 25th annual Operation Santa Claus through December 17, collecting food, toys, clothing, and donations for charities. Donors can give in-person or online for a chance to win weekly prizes and a live vehicle giveaway on December 19. givetotheclaus.com Brody’s Italian (10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix) is partnering with the Sojourner Center for the Gifting Hope Holiday Program, running until December 15, collecting new, unwrapped items for survivors and their families. Donors receive a 10 percent meal discount. brodysitalian.com Streets of New York (214 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) is collecting new, unwrapped toys, clothing, and comfort items for children and teens in partnership with Childhelp through December 7. childhelp.org Westside Concepts is supporting Marine Toys for Tots by collecting new, unwrapped toys at any location through December 10. Guests receive a $5 gift card as a thank you for their donations. toysfortots.org    

7 DECEMBER 2025   presentation is entitled “Sherman: Man or Monster.” Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, book sale, and Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org   The Nutcracker 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. The Nutcracker is one of the most well-known ballets, and now, families can see it brought to life thanks to Ballet Arizona and the Phoenix Symphony. Audiences will watch scenes set to Tchaikovsky’s familiar songs, complete with dancing mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince, the Mouse King and the “Waltz of the Flowers.” The show runs until December 27, and tickets start at $46. balletaz.org Phoestivus 4-10 p.m. at 455 N. 3rd St. Downtown Phoenix presents the 16th annual Phoestivus craft market, presented by Community Food Connections. This outdoor event will feature small business vendors, music, food and appearances by Phreddie the Yeti and Hipster Santa. The free event is open to humans – and pets – of all ages. Donations will be accepted. phoestivus.com    Ignite Hope Walk 3-7 p.m. starting at North High School, 1101 E. Thomas Road. The Ignite Hope candlelit walk raises funds for Phoenix Children’s while showing patients and their families they are not alone during the season. Attendees will walk from NHS to Phoenix Children’s while patients watch from their rooms. There will be a pre-walk festival with activities and entertainment. Tickets are $40 for adults, $10 for kids. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org Mimosas and Monet 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Calling all painters, beginners and experts alike. Hermosa Inn welcomes Carrie Curran Art Studios for a morning of art and mimosas. Carrie will teach and guide guests with an acrylic on canvas painting of a “Merry Cactus.” Enjoy a mimosa and snack on pastries while creating your masterpiece. Registration is $120. hermosainn.com A Watercolor Journey 4 p.m. at Anticus Gallery, 3922 N. Scottsdale Road. Watercolor artist Peter Freischlag is returning to Anticus with a new solo exhibition: A Watercolor Journey Through the Good, the Bad & the Legendary. Guests can check out the collection – which includes large-scale original works that reimagine Western history through color, emotion, and story – and meet the artist, who will be on-site for a discussion at 5 p.m. anticus.com Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade 4-9 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe will be glowing from the water this year with the return of the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. There will be decked-out boats showing off their spirit, a marketplace, food trucks, beer and wine garden and live entertainment. The festival will end with a fireworks display. Admission is free. downtowntempe.com Board of Visitors Fashion Show Luncheon JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Now in its 72nd year, this event celebrates the 2026 Flower Girls and members’ grandchildren as they light up the runway. There will be cocktails, a raffle, live entertainment, and a program, all supporting BOV’s mission to fund healthcare needs for women, children, and the elderly in Phoenix. Registration starts at $250. boardofvisitors.org    Holidays at Uptown Plaza 11 a.m. at Uptown Plaza, 100 E. Camelback Road. The man in red will be on-site at this celebration! Guests can get their photo taken with Santa while listening to live music and performances, and participating in a seasonal craft activity that you can take home. This event is free. In honor of the special milestone year, guests who are among the first to arrive will also receive a limited-edition 70th anniversary ornament. uptownplazaphx.com    Menorah Lighting 5:30-7 p.m. at Ragsdale-MLK Park, 24 E. 6th St., Tempe. 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