Make your own bubble gum, extract DNA from a strawberry, practice your fingerprinting skills and so much more at this PVCC Black Mountain Campus event to celebrate STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and math. As the skies darken, the event will turn into a stargazing party. Free. 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. STEAMtastic is from 5–8...

Marshall Shore, Arizona’s hip historian, presents “You Don’t Know Me, Arizona,” an entertaining program that reveals the ways Arizona affected the U.S. social landscape with its unique history, collection of personalities and iconic places. Free with admission. Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 7–8 p.m. 480-686-9539; scottsdalemuseumwest.org

Highlands Church 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale 480-422-8449 azmusicfest.org

Award-winning street fusion, non-profit EPIK Dance Company brings a dynamic full-length stage show to Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center. See website for schedule and ticket prices. 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix. epicdanceco.org

A three-day celebration of creativity and the arts, the 48th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival will take place at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Civic Center Park. Proceeds benefit the programs of the non-profit Scottsdale Arts. See website for pricing and discounts. 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. March 9 and 10, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.;...

Brad Aldridge, Frances Livingston and Joseph Lorusso, all award-winning artists, showcase what the city means to them. A must-see for anyone who has longed for urban life. Exhibit open through Feb. 28. Free. 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale. 6–8 p.m. 480-941-8500; bonnerdavid.com

Parsons Dance, an internationally celebrated dance troupe that creates and performs contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry, takes the stage to wow the audience at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. $39–$69; half off for patrons 29 and younger. 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Celebrate Arizona’s oldest and original wine county—the American Viticulture Area—at the Wine Growers Festival. Blues music, food, art, jewelry vendors and more. $25 advance tickets include souvenir wine glass and 10 tasting tickets; $30 on day of event. Kief-Joshua Vineyards, 370 Elgin Rd., Elgin. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 520-455-5582; azgrapes.eventbrite.com

One of Cave Creek’s newest galleries, Adelante at the historic Spanish Village, is hosting a special event, Fowl Play, featuring avian-inspired art to benefit Foothills Library. Come check out Adelante, which features classy and quirky finds, many of which are created by talented local artists. Fowl Play runs March 10–18. Free. 7212 E. Ho Hum...

Rotary Club of Scottsdale North will host its third annual fundraising event to benefit Soldier’s Best Friend, a Peoria based charity that aids veterans and rescue dogs. Enjoy wine or beer, dinner and appetizers, live music by The Last Straw and opportunities to bid on silent and live auction items. $40. Pinnacle Peak Village General...