Thunder in the Desert 2012

Experience an extravagant indigenous cultural festival between Dec. 30 and Jan. 8. Each day, special event calendars have performers, artists, exhibits, demonstrators and more. Traditional pow-wows, dancers, foods and more will also be a part of this event that happens every four years. For more information, go online. Admission passes can be purchased for one day or multiple days. http://usaindianinfo.org/scheduleofevents.html

The Winterhaven Festival of Lights

Enjoy the annual light event in Tucson by foot or car this December. All light events take place between 6 to 10 p.m.. The winter festival offers trolley rides and hayrides as other means of transportation through the light festival. Walk through the festival Dec. 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. If you would be interested in driving through the festival, use caution through heavy traffic on Dec. 13, 15 and 20. http://www.winterhavenfestival.org/index.html

The Jupiter String Quartet

The Jupiter String Quartet and guest cello artist, Rachel Henderson, will be performing on Jan. 25. Arizona Chamber Music holds many musical and symphonic events throughout the year. This performance will include contrasting pieces, folklike melodies and dances. If you love music, don’t miss what is supposed to be a “rich and tuneful...especially zesty finale.” http://arizonachambermusic.org/regseason.htm

Daddy Longlegs

This heart-warming performance about a young orphan’s journey into love and womanhood will be in Tucson until Dec. 17 and will make its way to Phoenix between Dec. 29 and Jan. 15. Be sure to check online for tickets and showtimes as locations and scheduling varies among each show. http://www.arizonatheatre.org/our-shows/daddy-long-legs