A rundown of holiday programming this season at Scottsdale Arts
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Tower of Power founder Emilio Castillo now calls Scottsdale home, and, on Nov. 28 and 29, his legendary R&B/funk band will perform two nights of hits and holiday tunes at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St. in Old Town Scottsdale.
And those are just a couple of the exciting concerts and other events from Scottsdale Arts this holiday season, kicking off with two Thanksgiving weekend performances and continuing through Dec. 22.
Not only is there a healthy helping of holiday music and dance at the center, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art also has a holiday edition of its famous Trivia Night ready to bring some cheerful competition.
A rundown of holiday programming this season at Scottsdale Arts
Rhythm Of The YULETIDE Dance Christmas Special
Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets start at $35
Join The National Dance Company of Ireland on a festive journey, and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favorite Christmas songs, performed by world-class musicians, star vocalists and world-champion dancers.
Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawai’i
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets start at $38
Combining signature favorites with a vibrant catalog of holiday classics, “Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawai’i” is a warm welcome of merriment and wonder for the season.
Tower of Power: Holidays and Hits
Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 28 and 29, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets start at $43
Described as “a big band of scorching funk” by All About Jazz, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music for more than 55 years.
Assisted Living The Musical®: The HOME for the Holidays
Thursday, Dec. 14, through Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, 2 and 5 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets are $37
Christmas and retirement will never be the same in this hysterical holiday sequel to “Assisted Living: The Musical,” the runaway hit about the nursing home and beyond. Multiple showings.
Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas
featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis & The Tony Guerrero Quintet
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets start at $49
Join actress, singer, playwright and author Jane Lynch, along with Kate Flannery, Tim Davis and The Tony Guerrero Quintet, for their holiday spectacular “A Swingin’ Little Christmas.”
Trivia Night @SMoCA: Holiday Edition
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, 7 p.m.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Tickets: $15
Comedian Anwar Newton returns to host an evening rich with holiday-themed movie, television and music references to test your pop culture IQ.
Canadian Brass
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets start at $39
Known for embracing engagement as a fundamental element of performance, Canadian Brass performs Christmas classics like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Carol of the Bells” during this special “Making Spirits Bright” concert.
Mariachi Sol de Mexico® presents Jose Hernandez’ Merry-Achi Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, 3 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets start at $44
Maestro José Hernández and his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de México® perform treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook in this holiday fiesta.
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Christmas Caravan
Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets start at $38
From heartwarming ballads to raucous dance tunes, the Squirrel Nut Zippers conjure an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy.
