"Making a scene" is an idiomatic phrase that means causing a public disruption or drawing unnecessary attention, typically through dramatic, loud, or inappropriate behavior. Think of it like an actor in a play disregarding the script and stage directions, instead choosing to flail about the stage, shouting random lines - they'd clearly be causing a commotion and drawing attention, but it wouldn't exactly be desirable. Similarly, when someone is "making a scene" in real life, they're disrupting the smooth performance of the social play we're all a part of. For example, someone arguing loudly with a waiter in a restaurant, causing other patrons to feel uncomfortable, could be described as "making a scene."
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