What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The Phoenix Museum of Art opened “Splendors of Ancient Egypt” earlier this month, a show of 200 artifacts dating back to 3000 BC. Highlights include a head of a statue of Ramesses II, an 18-foot scroll of the Book of the Dead and a 1.5-ton tomb statue of dignitary Hem-iunu. Phoenix is the only southwest stop for this touring exhibit from the collection of the Roemer-Pelizaeus Museum in Germany. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closes March 28. $13 includes audio tour. $6 regular museum admission. 1625 N. Central Ave. (602) 257-1222.

* At the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, jazzman Joshua Redman plays Saturday at 8 p.m. Magic and comedy duo Penn & Teller play Nov. 5-7. The Capitol Steps will, no doubt, have a take on the fall elections during their Nov. 12-14 run. Writer David Sedaris does a concert reading Nov. 28. 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. (602) 994-ARTS.

* The Arizona Opera presents Samuel Ramey--the most recorded bass singer in opera history--in recital at Phoenix Symphony Hall, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets $28-$255. 225 E. Adams St. (602) 266-7464.

* The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra presents a program of Leonard Bernstein music Friday and Saturday. Other upcoming concerts include a pops bill titled “The American Spirit” Oct. 29-31 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 in D Major on Nov. 5-6. Symphony Hall, 225 E. Adams St., Phoenix. $15-$39. (602) 495-1999.

* The Heard Museum of Southwestern art features Zuni and Navajo jewelry in “Blue Gem, White Metal: Carvings and Jewelry From the C.G. Wallace Collection” through April. The Heard Museum North has an exhibit of Hopi kachina dolls ranging from contemporary carvings to pieces made in the late 1800s. Mondays-Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. $6; seniors and children 4-12, $3; children 3 and under, free. The Heard Museum, 22 E. Monte Vista Road. The Heard Museum North, 34505 Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. (602) 252-8848.