COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY April 2022 Writer Joseph J. Airdo

April 2

ARTRAGEOUS GALA: LUMINESCENCE

Scottsdale Arts will host its annual fundraiser benefitting dynamic and diverse performances, exhibitions and arts education and outreach programs. The gala will feature a Hollywood-style, livestreamed red carpet event; culinary and beverage stations; a silent auction, performance artists; a specially designed, three-course dinner; a dynamic live auction; and an energizing and enigmatic grand finale performance by Quixotic. See website for prices and time. Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale. scottsdalearts.org

RIPCORD

Fountain Hills Theater presents its production of “Ripcord,” a play about a cantankerous woman who is determined to get rid of the woman with whom she has been forced to share her quarters at a senior living facility. See website for price and times. Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661; fhtaz.org

Through April 10

PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL

The Phoenix Film Foundation hosts its annual event. See website for prices and schedule. Harkins Scottsdale 101, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale. phoenixfilmfestival.com

Through April 15

VITA TAX PROGRAM

IRS-certified volunteers will provide basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Free. Tuesdays and Thursdays. By appointment only. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; mastersofcoin.org

Through April 24

FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL

Arizona Broadway Theatre presents its production of “Flashdance: The Musical,” based on the popular 1983 feature film about a welder who dreams of going to a prestigious dance academy and becoming a professional dancer. See website for price and times. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-776-8400; azbroadway.org

Through April 30

CAMELOT

Don Bluth Front Row Theatre presents its production of “Camelot.” $28+; youth, senior, student and military discounts available. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8989 E. Via Linda, Suite 118, Scottsdale. 480-314-0841; donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com

April 1

ARCHITECTURE THAT WILL ASTOUND

The Holland Center will welcome Nicolette Bonnstetter for a virtual presentation about architecture. Free. 10:30 a.m. RSVP. hollandcenter.org

THE TEXAS TENORS

The Texas Tenors will take the stage as part of Arizona Musicfest for a concert of repertoire ranging from country to pop and Broadway to classical. $49+. 7:30 p.m. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. azmusicfest.org

April 1–May 20

FRENCH CLASS

Desert Foothills Library will host an eight-week beginner’s French class that will focus on conversation, using practical vocabulary for everyday situations. $80. Fridays 11 a.m. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org

April 2

CAREFREE CLASSIC WHEELS AND WINGS SHOW

Celebrate America’s love of automobiles and aircraft. Enthusiasts and owners can mingle and take in some of the finest examples of domestic and foreign automobiles and aircraft from around the Valley. The event will feature a mix of classic automobiles and vintage aircraft manufactured prior to 1980. Free. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. SkyRanch at Carefree, 8302 E. Cave Creek Road, Carefree. carefree-wheels-wings.com

April 2

ROCK THE DISTRICT

Rock the District will host its annual event, featuring music by celebrity headliners as well as artists and bands made up of students from across the Phoenix area. All proceeds will benefit the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation. $20+. 6–10 p.m. Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. rockthedistrict.net

April 3

BROADWAY BOUND

Scottsdale’s premier adult choir Upscale Singers will perform a concert featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and ABBA. $30; discounts available for youth. 2 p.m. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. upscalesingers.com