It’s March and all eyes are turning toward spring. But if Mother Nature isn’t cooperating for outdoor events quite yet, we have a long list of entertainment options that will keep you warm and dry. Try the Feminist March film festival to view movies created, directed by, or dedicated to women in film. The week also includes several theater performance including a Spanish language play and one that tells of an Indigenous playwright. We’ve also got a doll festival at the Portland Japanese Garden, and Monster Trucks at the Moda Center. . After a pandemic-related hiatus, the Hollywood Theatre once again will produce “Feminist March” a month of programming dedicated to women in film. Learn about the contributions that women have made, and continue to make, to the film industry. This year’s slate of films tells diverse stories about women who dare to innovate, engage, persevere, and fight–whether it’s against sexism, the system, or, in some cases, aliens. Twelve of the 14 films are directed by women, including multiple films by Black, Indigenous, and queer directors. Through the lens of different Shakespeare plays and juxtaposing his work with the abusive relationships that defined her coming of age, playwright Gina Femia discusses how her experience with the Bard has shaped her origin story. The play deals with abusive relationships, mental health, and suicidal ideation. Use discretion when including minors in your playgoing plans. Milagro continues its season with a Spanish-language play with English supertitles written by Antonio Skarmeta. Follow the unlikely friendship between a hopelessly romantic postman Mario, and the renowned Nobel-Prize-winning poet, Pablo Neruda, during 1970s Chile when the country was under a coup d’etate. With Neruda’s mentorship, the tongue-tied Mario strives to win over the heart of the daughter of a local innkeeper much to the discontent of her mother. Fire up those huge truck engines and dust off the ear protection as the vehicles from the big daddy of motorsports events returns to the Moda Center. For a year now, the folks at “Leave your Troubles at the Door” have been helping area audiences have a night of stress-reliving fun during this stand-up show that is created on-stage by problems left by audience members as they enter the venue. Your worst issues become fodder for laughs and groans performed by area comedians. In honor of the first year of the show, Sean Jordan (All Fantasy Everything podcast) will close out the Friday show and Kyle Kinane (Netflix, Comedy Central) will anchor Saturday’s performance. Note: Friday and Saturday have different venues. Portland Center Stage and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company have partnered to bring Madeline Sayet’s solo show that tells the story of a Mohegan theater-maker who moves to England to pursue a Ph. D. in Shakespeare and her grappling with the question of what it means to move between nations and how her ancestors faced similar challenges. Indigenous actor Jessica Ranville makes her Portland Center Stage debut in this performance. Portland’s steamfunk rock-n-roll circus party celebrates its 20th anniversary with a night of brassy funk, rock, and jazz music accompanied by dancers and acrobats. We dare you to stand still for this show that features a kaleidoscope of musical and visual energy. Come in costume, or just how you are. It’s band camp meets the circus, and it’s just plain fun. The band offers two shows Saturday, one in the afternoon for all ages, and an evening performance for an adult crowd. “Twin Peaks,” a serial murder mystery television show only ran two seasons, but was a fan favorite in the Pacific Northwest as it was set in a fictional Washington town. Step back in time to the Black Lodge as Portland musician Rachel Brashear offers songs from the soundtrack and original works that pay homage the work of composer Angelo Badalamenti. The Japanese Garden celebrates Hina Matsuri, also known as Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day. The tradition is a prayer for the growth and happiness of girls and is said to have originated in the Heian period (794-1185). Paper or straw hina dolls were traditionally set afloat on boats down the river and out to sea, sweeping away troubles and bad spirits. Visitors can view a traditional display of dolls representing the Emperor and Empress with members of the Imperial Court. The event also includes music from shamisen and singer duo Takohachi Collab Project, and ikebana workshops (space is limited). Events are free with garden admission. The Friends of Chamber Music welcome the winner of five Danish music awards. The trio’s sound includes violin, accordion, piano and cittern in a blend of traditional and roots music. Expect works inspired by the folk music of Denmark and Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Panelists discuss and the community will talk about Mt. Tabor Park’s critical events history from 1896 to the summer of 2020 and the park’s significance to Portland’s Chinese, Black, and Indigenous communities. Montavilla Jazz and Portland Jazz Composers are leading a community-guided creative process concerning a public concert at Mt. Tabor Park during the 2023 Montavilla Jazz Festival. RSVP required for this free event. Imago Theatre presents a Christmas fable that never goes out of season. This comedy is also a tale of redemption and involves an alcoholic, “Sharky,” who has returned home to live with his blind, aging brother. As Sharky attempts to stay off the bottle during the holidays, he contends with his hard-drinking, touchy brother and his own haunted conscience. The world-famous Canadian circus performance company returns to Portland for a handful of shows at the Rose Garden rather than under one of its signature tents. “Corteo” pays tribute to a clown who has passed, but instead of mourning, the troupe presents a joyous celebration of a life well lived. Oregon’s own Delgani String Quartet takes a tour through the sound worlds of three transcontinental composers Dvořák, Svoboda, and Bloch. Joining Delgani is the German pianist Frank-Immo Zichner, the duo partner and friend of Delgani first violinist Anthea Kreston. — Rosemarie Stein 503-221-4376, ;.