This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for March 4-10.
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. Information for EVENTS should be submitted at least eight weeks before the first of the month it is to be published. Log on to phgmag.com/calendar-submission.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Shrek: The Musical
March 8-9

The reimagined touring production of the hit Broadway musical based on the animated film will feature Fountain Hills native Nicholas Hambruch in the role of the titular big green ogre. There will also be plenty of singing, dancing, puppets and, of course, a talking donkey. Fri., 7:30 p.m., Sat., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $59-$99, Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, (602) 514-2919, livenation.com

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
March 8-10, 15-17

Shaggy and Wynonna Judd headline this year’s edition of Chandler’s celebration of its flightless bird ranching history. There will be plenty of food, music and carnival fun. Check website for scheduling information. $20-$150, Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler, 480-588-8497, ostrichfestival.com

Mecum Collector Car Auction
March 5-9

Mecum Auctions is parked inside State Farm Stadium this week for its sixth annual auction in Glendale, with an estimated 2,000 classic and collector vehicles and approximately 200 pieces of memorabilia up for grabs to the highest bidders. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale. $30 per person, per day, or $75 for a three-day pass; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission. Gates open daily at 8 a.m. Vehicle auction begins daily at 10 a.m. with Road Art to begin 30 minutes prior. mecum.com

Arizona Salsa Fest
March 9

Dip your chips into sweet and spicy salsas made right here in Arizona. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. Check website for ticket packages. The Great Lawn at Sportsman’s Park, 9600 W. Sportsman’s Park South, Glendale, arizonasalsafest.com

SandFest
March 9

These aren’t your typical castles in the sand. A sculpture constructed by the Travel Channel’s Sand Masters will be the centerpiece of SandFest, a two-day celebration of all things granular. There will be outdoor activities, sand-sculpting competitions and photo-ops throughout the day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Children’s Museum of Phoenix. 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-253-0501, childrensmuseumofphoenix.org

Cactus League Baseball
Through March 26

The MLB starts preparing for the 2024 season, giving fans (and snowbirds) a chance to see 15 teams play more than 200 games up close and personal and maybe snag a few autographs from their favorite players, including Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ pricey new acquisition, and the 2023 National League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ticket prices and locations vary. cactusleague.com

Arizona Fine Art Expo
Through March 24

Attendees can meet and watch nationally acclaimed and award-winning artists at work in 124 patron-friendly studios as Thunderbird Artists hosts this art adventure. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12, season pass; $10, seniors and military. 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com

Celebration of Fine Art
Through March 24

This annual juried invitational gathering features 100 artists from across the country who show and sell their gallery-quality work in an intimate studio setting. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Season pass: $10, adults; $8, seniors and military; free, children 11 and younger. 18400 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-443-7695, celebrateart.com

ARTS & CULTURE

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
March 9

The accomplished cellist will perform unaccompanied onstage in what is sure to be a memorable performance. 8 p.m., $50-$500, Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com

Tough Luvv Fest
March 9

Three 6 Mafia and City Morgue headline the inaugural edition of this hip-hop festival. Sets begin at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $52.50. Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St., Mesa, 480- 644-2560, mesaamp.com

Arizona Bach Festival
Through March 17

The baroque icon takes center stage as musicians from a variety of instruments and backgrounds celebrate the composer. Check website for dates, times and locations. $30-$45, arizonabachfestival.org

Mother Nature
Through April 7

Our planet’s beauty and heterogeneity are shown through various mediums from the point of view of artists Danielle Embry, Linda Enger, Magda Gluszek and Hyewon Yoon. If you’re assuming this is still life, think again. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m.; Mesa Contemporary Art Museum, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, (480) 644-6500, mesaartscenter.com

Transcendent Geometries
Through May 25

Shapes and patterns can tell a story, much like a photograph or a painting. Ato Ribeiro, Carrie Marill and Andy Burgess are artists working within the limitations of mathematics and their materials to send a powerful message or share a personal truth. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening reception, March 4, 12-3 p.m. Lisa Sette Gallery, 210 E. Catalina Drive, Phoenix, (480) 990-7342, lisasettegallery.com

Storytelling with Photographs
Through April 28

Randy Johnson has never forgotten his passion for photography. Since the Diamondback pitcher retired in 2010, he’s been spotted with a camera on the sidelines of football fields and racetracks or in the mosh pit taking shots of musicians. This exhibition of his work will feature his stunning wildlife photography while on several African safaris. The opening will take place on Feb. 23 from 6-8 p.m. Check website for exhibition hours. The Center Space Gallery is inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, (480) 499-8587, scottsdaleartslearning.org

Barbie: A Cultural Icon
Through July 7

On the heels of the hit movie, the Phoenix Art Museum’s exhibition, created by Illusion Projects and Mattel, Inc., gives visitors a real sense of the doll’s place in art, design and pop culture over decades. Visitors can even get their picture taken next to a life-size Barbie Mirror-Pink Corvette. Call for times and ticket prices. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, (602) 257-1880, phxart.org

The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd
Through March 17

One of the most notorious true-crime cases in Arizona history gets the theatrical treatment in this bizarre drama about murder, the press and suitcases. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com

Dorothy Fratt: Color Mirage
Now through July 21

The term “underrated” gets needlessly thrown around, but it certainly applies to Valley painter Dorthy Fratt. The artist helped commission the public sculpture “Windows to the West” by Louise Nevelson in Scottsdale while her work blazed its own trail in abstraction. “Color Mirage” is the first U.S. exhibition celebrating her art, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Call for times and ticket prices. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, (480) 874-4666, smoca.org

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EVENTS COMING SOON…

Madonna
March 16

Rescheduled from July 22, 2023. For each of the four decades she has performed, Madonna has pushed pop music forward with songs like “Borderline,” “Vogue,” “Ray of Light” and “I Don’t Search I Find.” To celebrate her phenomenal collection of hits, the singer is heading out on tour with a show that will undoubtedly push the envelope and make you get into the groove. 8:30 p.m. Check the website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, (602) 379-7800, footprintcenter.com

PHOENIX magazine’s Dish Fest
March 17

We may be biased, but our sister publication knows how to throw a party, and the only thing you need to bring for this edition of their food festival is an appetite. There will be unlimited bites from the best culinary minds in the Valley, with food demonstrations galore. Proceeds benefit The Joy Bus Charity. VIP Tickets, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; general admission, 12-3 p.m., $70-$115, The Clayton House, 3719 N. 75th St., Scottsdale, phoenixmag.com/dishfest

Bruce Springsteen
March 19

The Boss has left his residency on the Great White Way and is hitting the road with his band for a tour that includes songs from his soul covers album Only the Strong Survive. 7:30 p.m., $75-$350, Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com

Arizona Bike Week 2023
April 3-7

Brantley Gilbert and Godsmack are scheduled to perform at one of the nation’s largest bike rallies. In addition to the great music, attendees can enjoy parties, bike and stunt shows, and demo rides. Check website for schedule. Rally passes start at $99. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, azbikeweek.com

Phoenix Home & Garden’s Garden Tour
April 20

The pages of PHOENIX’s sister publication come to life as patrons enjoy exclusive access to a curated selection of the Valley’s most enchanting home gardens during this annual self-guided tour. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to mingle with Phoenix Home & Garden’s editorial staff as well as architects and designers featured in the magazine. VIP, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; GA, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $85-$125, Various Valley locations, phgmag.com