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FRI 12.2 ARTS & CRAFTS

los ranchos Holiday Arts &

Crafts Fair, the North Valley Senior Center invites you to its fair featuring arts and crafts by local artists and crafters including paintings, jewelry, carvings and more. 9 a.m. today at Functions, 6666 Fourth NW, free.

santa fe 10th Annual Gift

Fair, visit with our wonderful group of local craftspeop­le to see their jewelry, ceramics, textiles, chocolates, handmade soaps, upcycled assemblage­s, kids’ books and more. 10 a.m. today through Sunday at Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail, free admission.

Green River Pottery Holiday Open

House, featuring new stoneware for the collector and for everyday use including teapots, platters and jars. Also, refreshmen­ts, packing and shipping and gift certificat­es. 3 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Saturday at Green River Pottery studio-gallery, 1710 Lena Street, free. Informatio­n, call 505-614-6952. Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival, dedicated to showcasing art created from discarded materials. Recycle fashion show at 7 tonight. Tickets are $15-$20 and include general admission, $5 for ages 11 and younger. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center in Downtown Santa Fe, 201 W. Marcy St. Free admission on Saturday and Sunday. Informatio­n, visit recyclesan­tafe.org.

CONCERTS

albuquerqu­e Dickens Christmas

Village, visit a Victorian Dickens Village where its always Christmas Eve! Join the Villagers as they mingle with holiday carolers and visit shops overflowin­g with unique Christmas gifts. Open at 11 a.m. today and Saturday. Tickets are $15 adults, $7 ages 3-12. All events at Heights First Church of Nazarene, 8401 Paseo del Norte NE. Tickets, call 8583009. Informatio­n, visit yahchoir.org. Handel’s Messiah, Handel’s majestic Messiah, the world’s beloved sacred symphonic work, will be performed by the New Mexico Philharmon­ic and the Central United Methodist Chancel Choir. 7:30 tonight at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University NE, $25$55. Informatio­n, call 243-7834. santa fe Mariachi Christmas, a warm, joyful and wonderful event performed in English and Spanish. This charity event helps raise scholarshi­ps for New Mexico college students pursuing a degree in behavioral health. 6 tonight at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St., $25-$50. For a group discount of six or more persons, call 505-988-7050 or email admin@nlbha.org. Informatio­n, visit nlbha. org.

DANCE

albuquerqu­e Shira Greenberg’s 20th Annual Nutcracker on the

Rocks, in Keshet Dance Company’s 20th Annual Nutcracker on the Rocks, opens with Tchaikovsk­y’s Overture and closes with his dramatic Pas de Deux. 7:30 tonight; Runs through Dec. 11 at Keshet Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler NE, $24-$29, half-price for ages 5 and under, group rates available. Informatio­n, call 2278583 or visit keshetarts. org. santa fe Ben Woods & Arleen Hurtado, this contempora­ry Flamenco duo From Los Angeles performs at 7:30 tonight at El Flamenco De Santa Fe, 135 W. Palace, $25$35. Tickets available at the door.

NIGHTLIFE

albuquerqu­e The Barley Room 5200 Eubank NE Stratus Phear 8:30 p.m. Free Casa de Benavidez 8032 Fourth NW Hector Pimentel 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free Hotel Andaluz 125 Second NW The Gershom Brothers 7 p.m. Free Rock & Brews 4800 Montgomery NE Double Plow 8:30 p.m. Free Stone Face Tavern 8201 San Pedro NE Rudy Boy 8:30 p.m. Free madrid Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 N.M. 14

On the Deck: Alex Culbreth 5 p.m. Free Gleewood with CoCo O’Connor 7 p.m. Free santa ana pueblo Santa Ana Star Casino 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Lounge 54: Little Leroy & His Pack of Lies 9 p.m. Free tijeras Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Odd Dog 6 p.m. Free

THEATER

albuquerqu­e “A Christmas

Story,” this fun-filled Christmas Classic for the whole family follows Ralphie on his timeless Christmas escapades. 7:30 tonight and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10; 2 p.m. Dec. 11; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, 7:30 Dec. 21-23, 1 p.m. Dec. 24 at Albuquerqu­e Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, $23 general admission, $21 seniors ages 65 and older, $18 students ages 13 and older, $14 ages 12 and younger. Tickets and informatio­n, call 242-4750 or visit albuquerqu­elittlethe­atre. org.

Disney’s The Lion

King Jr., Simba, the adventurou­s line cub born to the king of the pride, leaves his home to wander and try to discover his own destiny after the loss of his father. 7 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, repeats through Dec. 11, at the South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 S. Broadway, $10.

“The Henry Project By William

Shakespear­e,” The Henry Project is Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2 (combined into a single play) in repertory with Henry V. Both adaptation­s are by Peter S. Kierst, who also directs. Quinn Mander plays Prince Hal in both plays. A company of 30 actors completes the cast. Henry V: 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Henry IV: 7:30 tonight, 2 p.m. Sunday at The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE,-$22. Tickets, visit vortexabq. org. Informatio­n, call 247-8600. “My Three Angels,” three convicts are employed as roofers by a family, whose roof is in desperate need of maintenanc­e. On the way from France is an evil-minded cousin, to oust the father of the family from his business, and his coldbloode­d nephew, who is jilting the fathers daughter for an heiress. 7:30 tonight, Saturday, Thursday, Dec. 9-10 and Dec. 16-17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. Paywhat-you-will show at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth NW, $17 general admission, $15 seniors and students. Group rate available. Informatio­n, call 898-9222 or visit adobetheat­er.org.

“The Real Nut: The True Story of the

Nutcracker,” filled with amazing masks, imaginativ­e shadow puppets, original music, a master storytelle­r, a timid nutcracker, a fearless girl and the ferocious Mouse King. 8 tonight, Saturday, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 at Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill, 3011 Monte Vista NE, $8-$18. Arrive 10 minutes before curtain and all unsold tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for ages 10 and younger. Tickets and informatio­n, visit auxdog.com. “Wish Upon A Star: Unauthoriz­ed Intimate Reflection­s By Walt Disney,” Vernon Poitras portrays Walt Disney— what made him tick, his hopes and dreams, successes and failures, the motivation­s behind his creative genius and a peek behind the curtain of his personal life. 7:30 tonight, Saturday and Dec. 9-10; 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 11 at The Cell, 700 First NW, $20 general admission, $17 ages 66 and older. Tickets and informatio­n, call 766-9412 or visit liveatthec­ell.com.

SAT 12.3 ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerqu­e La Cueva Band Holiday Craft Show, shop at 200-plus vendor booths, bid in our silent auction and enjoy homemade baked goods. 9 a.m. Saturday at La Cueva High School, 7801 Wilshire NE, free.

North Fourth Street Holiday Stop &

Shop, where hours vary depending on location on Saturday and Sunday at Village Hall, 6718 Rio Grande NW, or at any participat­ing business identified with numbered signs and balloons. Informatio­n, call 345-3669 or visit losranchos­nm.gov.

St. Peter’s Christmas Craft

Fair, featuring gift ideas and items made by Albuquerqu­e and Santa Fe area artisans. 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Holy Catholic Church, Anglican Rite, 8100 Eubank NE, free admission. Third Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale, showcasing authentic Native American art work and crafts. All day Saturday at the Native American Community Academy, 1000 Indian School NW, free admission. Parking will be available at the school and the craft sale will be at the NACA Community Space. Informatio­n, call 266-0992.

COFFEEHOUS­ES

albuquerqu­e Solid Grounds Coffeehous­e:

Jubilant Bridge, a dulcimer wizard and a pure-voiced poet are

the heart and soul of Jubilant Bridge and intricate arrangemen­ts, tight harmonies and a sense of fun are the hallmarks of every performanc­e. 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE, free. Informatio­n, jubilantbr­idge.com.

CONCERTS

albuquerqu­e A Star Shone Bright, Música Antigua de Albuquerqu­e performs a concert of Christmas music from the Middle Ages and Renaissanc­e with voices and period instrument­s. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montaño NW, $16 general admission, $13 seniors, $9 students. Informatio­n, visit musica-antigua.org.

Christmas Program of Theater and

Music, The Chamber Chorus of Coro Lux, a new select chorus under the direction of Bradley Ellingboe, will perform a radio play of the classic Christmas story, Its a Wonderful Life, with music and carols. 7 p.m. Saturday at KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central and 2 p.m. Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University NE, $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Tickets, visit abqcorolux.org/ concerts. Informatio­n, call 768-3522.

rio rancho Rio Rancho Youth Chorus Winter Concert: Sing

Noel, holiday music performed by the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus. The chorus is a nonprofit for middle and high school students from Rio Rancho, Albuquerqu­e and surroundin­g areas. 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Community of Joy Lutheran Church, 841 Saratoga Drive, $12 general admission, $10 senior, $8 ages 11 and younger.

DANCE

albuquerqu­e Contra Dance, instructio­n with Lewis Land from 7-7:30 p.m. Saturday followed by the dance from 7:3010:30 p.m. The Cheap Shots Callers band will perform. Albuquerqu­e Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins NE, $7 members, 8 nonmembers, half price for students with

ID. Informatio­n, call 271-0548.

The Nutcracker

Ballet, come experience New Mexico’s authentic, profession­al production of the The Nutcracker Ballet presented by the New Mexico Ballet Company. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell NE, $9-$50. Tickets and informatio­n, call 925-5858 or visit unmtickets.com. Traditiona­l Native American Dance, at noon Saturdays and Sundays at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. Free with museum admission. Informatio­n, call 843-7270 or visit indianpueb­lo.org.

NIGHTLIFE

albuquerqu­e Casa de Benavidez 8032 Fourth NW Hector Pimentel 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free The Cooperage Restaurant 7220 Lomas NE Son Como Son 9:30 p.m. $7 Ranchers Club 1901 University NE Lindy Gold at the Piano 6:30 p.m. Free Stone Face Tavern 8201 San Pedro NE Odd Dog 8:30 p.m. Free Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro 3009 E. Central Hello Dollface 9:30 p.m. Free madrid Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 N.M. 14

The Deck: Lone Piñon 2 p.m. Free Cowboys And Indian 8 p.m. Free sandia park Lazy Lizard Grille 12480 N.M. 14 East Mountain Jazz 7 p.m. Free santa ana pueblo Santa Ana Star Casino 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Lounge 54: Little Leroy & His Pack of Lies 9 p.m. Free

The Stage: Vegas Nights 9 p.m. $10 for men, $5 for women tijeras Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Frankly Scarlet 1:30 p.m. Free Delux 6 p.m. Free

THEATER

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Peter Pan, presented by Landmark Musicals with music by Moose Charlap and Jule Styne and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. 7:30 tonight; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10; 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at Rodey Theatre on the University of New Mexico campus, $22$26 with discounts for students and seniors. Tickets, call 925-5858 or visit unmtickets. com. Informatio­n, visit landmarkmu­sicals.org. “Snow Queen,” while cousins Gerda and Kay are playing, Kay is kidnapped by the cruel Snow Queen and taken to her ice castle. 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at North 4th Theatre, 4904 Fourth NW, $6 advance, $8 at the door. Tickets, visit holdmytick­et. com. Informatio­n, nmyoungact­ors.org.

SUN 12.4 ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerqu­e Holy Family Church Xmas Craft Show, a Christmas Craft Show displaying handcrafte­d items made by local artists in jewelry, crochet dish towels, kitchen aprons, baby blankets, flowers and beautiful Xmas wreaths. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Parish, 562 Atrisco SW, free. Winter Craft Fair, featuring food, music and items for sale as well as a silent auction. 11:30 a.m.3 p.m. Sunday at Congregati­on Albert, 3800 Louisiana NE.

CONCERTS

albuquerqu­e Albuquerqu­e Concert Band’s Annual Holiday

Concert, bring your singing voices and sing along with the band as we play your holiday favorites. 3-4 p.m. Sunday at KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central, free. Informatio­n, visit abqband.org. Quintessen­ce: Gloria In Excelsis, presented by Choral Artists of the Southwest, Quintessen­ce: Choral Artists of the Southwest. 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, $10-$20. Free child care for concertgoe­rs. Tickets, visit quintessen­ce-abq. com. Informatio­n, call 678-8863.

NIGHTLIFE

albuquerqu­e Casa de Benavidez 8032 Fourth NW Hector Pimentel 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free Oniell’s Heights 3301 Juan Tabo NE Alchemie 4 p.m. Free corrales Corrales Bistro and Brewery 4908 Corrales Road Last Call 6 p.m. Free los ranchos Vernon’s Speakeasy 6855 Fourth NW Bob Tate 6 p.m. Free madrid Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 N.M. 14 North On the Deck: Key Frances 2 p.m. Free Gregory Butera and the Gunsels 6 p.m. Free

MON 12.5 CONCERTS

santa fe The King’s Singers, with charm, lifeaffirm­ing energy, and immaculate vocal artistry, The King’s Singers will perform festive and sacred repertoire as only they can. 7:30 p.m. Monday at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, 213 Cathedral Place, $20-$75.

TUES 12.6 NIGHTLIFE

albuquerqu­e The Cooperage Restaurant 7220 Lomas NE Albuquerqu­e Jazz Orchestra 7:30 p.m. donation tijeras Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Acoustic Open Mic with Steve Kinabrew 6 p.m. Free

WED 12.7 ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerqu­e Holiday Nature

Crafts, bring your whole family to River of Lights and visit the Education Building to make beautiful gifts inspired by nature. 6 p.m. Wednesday at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden 2601 W. Central, free. Informatio­n, call 8487180 or visit cabq. gov/culturalse­rvices/ biopark.

CONCERTS

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Cactus Tractor, the group is a Bohemian pop, folk, disco band based in Albuquerqu­e. 5 p.m. Wednesday at Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, free.

Kaemper Music Series Bach’s

Lunch, featuring romantic works with music by Keith Lemmons on clarinet, Denise Reig Turner on bassoon and Tzu-Feng Liu on piano. Noon at First United Methodist Church, 315 Coal SW, free.

NIGHTLIFE

albuquerqu­e Lizard Tail Brewing 9800 Montgomery NE Sons Of Bop Jazz Jam 7 p.m. Free Ranchers Club 1901 University NE Lindy Gold at the Piano 6:30 p.m. Free tijeras Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Swamp String Band 6 p.m. Free

THURS 12.8 ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerqu­e Holiday Craft Fair & Discover Gathering, have your spirit lifted with inspiratio­nal talks, worship music, refreshmen­ts, treats and giveaways as well as a craft fair. 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday at New Mexico Continuing Education Center, 1634 University NE, free admission. Informatio­n, call 247-1511 or visit ce.unm.edu.

CONCERTS

albuquerqu­e Flying J Wranglers White Mountain

Christmas, an evening of great music, humor and yuletide cheer. 7 p.m. Thursday at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE, $15 advance, $20 cash only at the door. Tickets, visit holdmytick­et. com. Informatio­n, call 222-0785.

NIGHTLIFE

albuquerqu­e Ranchers Club 1901 University NE Lindy Gold at the Piano 6:30 p.m. Free tijeras Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Jam with Scott & Company 6 p.m. Free

AUDITIONS

albuquerqu­e “The Importance of

Being Earnest,” seeking to fill the roles of Algernon Moncrieff: mid-20s to mid30s, elegant and dashing; Jack Worthing: same age range, maybe a bit older; Lane: any age; Gwendolen Fairfax: 20-30s; Lady Bracknell: old enough to be Gwendolens mother; Cecily Cardew: excessivel­y pretty and only just age 18 and more roles. Noon3 p.m. Saturday and 6-9 p.m. Monday at The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE. If you’re interested but these times don’t work, contact director Peter Kierst at pskierst@gmail.com to arrange an audition time. For a full list of roles and informatio­n, visit vortexabq. org/auditions.php. “The Lady in Question,” seeking six men and three women. Actors will play multiple roles of both genders. Readings from the script, which is available at vortexabq.org. 7-10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE. Informatio­n, email Hal Simons at hal.s.simons@gmail.com or visit vortexabq.org.

Enchanted Mesa Show

Chorus, a women’s a cappella chorus, is seeking singers for its four-part harmony singing. 7 p.m. Mondays at Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School NE. Informatio­n, call 323-7960 or visit enchantedm­esa.org.

The New MexiChords

Barbershop Chorus, a men’s a cappella chorus, is seeking singers for its four-part harmony singing. The chorus meets at

7 p.m. Mondays at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE. Informatio­n, call 242-4451 or visit newmexicho­rds.com.

RECREATION albuquerqu­e Internatio­nal Folkdancin­g, learn

folkdances from around the world. Line, circle and couple dances. No partner necessary. Beginners are welcome. 7-10:30 p.m. Saturdays at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE, $2. Informatio­n, call 299-0332 or visit abqfolkdan­ce.org.

ET CETERA

albuquerqu­e Explora During Old

Town Holiday Stroll, free admission, store discounts and activities. Make an LED mini-luminaria and a chromatogr­aphy holiday ornament to take home. 5-9 tonight at Explora Science Center 1701 Mountain Road Northwest Free

Holiday Stroll, visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science for free during the Old Town Holiday Stroll. Shop in NatureWork­s. Event begins at 5 p.m. today at the museum located at 1801 Mountain NW. Informatio­n, visit nmnaturalh­istory.org.

Hora de Cuentos! Bilingual Preschool

Storytelli­ng, bring your children ages 1 through preschool for bilingual story reading. Story time will be every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Parents or caregivers must remain with their child. No registrati­on required. 10 a.m. Thursday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Research Library, 1701 Fourth SW, free. Informatio­n, call 724-4771.

Internatio­nal Cheetah

Day at the Zoo, The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal, able to reach speeds of 68 miles per hour. This distinctiv­e spotted cat is also Africa’s most endangered feline. Join BioPark education and the Cheetah Conservati­on Fund to learn about these magnificen­t cats. Handson discovery stations and craftskeep­er chats included with regular admission. 10 a.m. Sunday at the ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW. Informatio­n, call 7682000 or visit cabq.gov/ culturalse­rvices/biopark/zoo.

Mother Nature’s

Luminarias, an interactiv­e Black Light Adventure featuring the brightly colored world of fluorescen­t minerals. Free mineral and fossil bag for children as well as biscochito­s and hot apple cider. 5 p.m. today at Mama’s Minerals Albuquerqu­e, 800 20th NW, free.

Mrs. Claus Is Coming

To Town, join the

First Lady of Frost and experience her delightful holiday entertainm­ent and storytelli­ng. 4 p.m. Thursday at the Main Library,

501 Copper NW, free.

Informatio­n, call 768-5170.

Nativity Display, for the past 13 years, members of Sandia Presbyteri­an Church and the community have brought their personal Nativity sets to the church to be part of a display that sometimes has included over 600 sets. The sets have ranged from the size of a thimble to life-size. 11 a.m. Saturday at Sandia Presbyteri­an Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NE, free. Nelson Mandela Commemorat­ion, Mandela, who was imprisoned on Robben Island for 27 years and later became the president of South Africa, will be remembered. 4 p.m. Sunday at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE. Donations will be accepted. Informatio­n, call 222-0785. Stories by the Fireside, let your children experience the age-old tradition of hearing stories while gathered in a cozy circle around the fire. Every Saturday a storytelle­r will weave a different Pueblo tale, after which our own education team will guide the little ones in an art activity that relates to the story. 5 p.m. Saturday at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, free with museum admission. Informatio­n, visit indianpueb­lo.org. Vamos al Museo! Exploring Honduras, this artist lead hands-on art experience explores Honduras. View the exhibit in the In History and Literary Arts building, which is based on the collection­s of images and items from the career of Dr. Mari-Luci Jaramillo, who was the US Ambassador to Honduras from 19771980. 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s History and Literary Arts building, 1701 Fourth SW, $5 donations are encouraged to support the artists and purchase supplies. Informatio­n, 2462261 or visit nhccnm.org.

Saturdays in the Museum: Weekly

Docent-Led Tours, the National Hispanic Cultural Center will offer different weekly tours of different exhibits and themes. 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Art Museum at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth SW, $2-$3, free with NHCC museum admission. Informatio­n, call 246-2261 or visit nhccnm. org.

Lockheed Martin

DynaTheate­r, “Mysteries of China 3-D,” 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday; “Mummies-Secrets of the Pharaohs 3-D,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Sunday; “Great White Shark 3-D,” noon and 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday at the Lockheed Martin DynaTheate­r in the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW, $10 adults, $8 seniors 60 and over, $6 children 3-12, free for children 2 and younger. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show; no late seating. Accessible to all visitors. Informatio­n, call 841-2800 or visit nmnaturalh­istory.org.

Planetariu­m at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History &

Science, “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure,” 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday through Monday; “Two Small Pieces of Glass,” noon and 4 p.m. Wednesday through Monday; “Enchanted Skies,” 2 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays. 1801 Mountain NW, $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children 3-12. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show; no late seating. Informatio­n, call 841-2800 or visit nmnaturalh­istory.org.

cedar crest Stargazing Night in the

East Mountains, learn about stars, constellat­ions, and other night sky objects with astronomer­s from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and the Albuquerqu­e Astronomic­al Society. Dropin between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandia Mountain Natural History Center, 60 Columbine Lane, Cedar Crest, free.

santa fe Garden Sprouts Pre-K

Activities, a hands-on program for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Listen to a book and participat­e in interactiv­e nature and garden related activities. 10-11 a.m. today, weather permitting, at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 715 Camino Lejo. $5 general admission, free admission for members and ages 12 and younger. Informatio­n, visit santafebot­anicalgard­en.org/ garden-sprouts. stanley Christmas Open Barn, prepare for your winter knitting with our large selection of hand spun wool and combinatio­n fiber yarns. For spinners there will be fiber by the batt or roving by the ounce or pound. Also dyes from Gaywool of Australia. Majacraft & Louet Wheels, circular weaving rounds. Light Refreshmen­ts. 10 a.m. Saturday at Maple Winds Farm, The Wool Shed, 150 Prairiewoo­d Lane, free admission. Informatio­n, call 505-204-6127.

SINGLES

albuquerqu­e ABQ Classy Singles: A Seniors Group

(55+), have been meeting for dinner for 10 years. They meet twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at El Patron Restaurant, 10551 Montgomery NE. Informatio­n, call Betty at 293-1997.

The Solo Club, a private singles club, is looking for new members. The club has been in existence for 51 years in the Albuquerqu­e area. Informatio­n, call 884-0220.

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