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AUDITIONS

Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus, a women’s a cappella chorus, is seeking singers for its four-part harmony singing. All voice parts are welcome. 7 p.m. Mondays at Netherwood Park church of Christ, 5101 Indian School NE. 323-7960 or enchantedmesa.org.

Women’s A Cappella Chorus, We’re learning new music and preparing for our annual trip to competition. There is no waitlist and we recruit and audition new members for the four-part group all year. 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5105 Indian School NE. 256-7389.

“The Miracle Worker,” Albuquerque Little Theatre will be holding auditions for the production. Please email Miracle@abqlt.org with your name, age, acting resume (or list of performance experience), a headshot (or recent photo), and contact information (phone number and email address). 1 p.m. Saturday. Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW. 242-4750. Free.

The New MexiChords Barbershop Chorus, a men’s a cappella chorus is seeking singers for its four-part harmony singing. All voice parts are welcome. 7 p.m. Mondays at Netherwood Park church of Christ, 5101 Indian School NE. 323-7960 or enchantedmesa.org.

RECREATION

albuquerque Swing Dance, the New Mexico Veterans Memorial is hosting their monthly Swing Dance. Free dance lessons will be given by the Albuquerque Swing Dance Community from 6:00 6:45 p.m. Live 1940’s big band music will begin at 7p.m. featuring the Dukes of Albuquerque. 6 p.m. Saturday, N.M. Veterans’ Memorial, 1100 Louisiana SE. 256-2042. Free. Dance: Baile! Cuban Salsa Casino del Rueda Dance Classes, 6-7 p.m. Beginning and Intermediate is geared for teenagers and adults. No experience necessary. 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, intermediate and advanced class where dancers must know how to keep time, closed position calls, dame, enchufla, and outside turn. There is no need to pre-register. Just show up in comfortable clothes ready to dance. 6 p.m. Tuesday, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Salon Ortega, 1701 Fourth SW. elsa.menendez@state.nm.us or 246-2261. $5-$10 per class (pay what you can).

International Folkdancing, Beginner/ newcomer class. Learn folkdances from around the world. Line, circle, couple dances taught. $20 for the 6-week class or drop-in for $5 per night. 7 p.m. Saturday. Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE. 299-0332. $5-$20.

santa fe Contra Dance, join the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society for a contra dance at Odd Fellows Hall in Santa Fe. Band: Santa Fe Megaband. Caller: Will McDonald. Instruction: 7-7:30 p.m. Dance: 7:3010:30 p.m. Saturday. Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Road. folkmads.org. $4-$9.

ETC.

albuquerque Downtown Walking Tour, the Albuquerque Historical Society offers a free Downtown walking tour that explores our very diverse settlers and their contributions to our history. Wear comfortable shoes and allow two hours for the tour, which starts at 10 a.m. every Saturday. The tour meets at the corner of First Street and Central Avenue by Century Downtown 14 theater. 289-0586 for information or to arrange for a special tour time. Free.

Explora’s Monday Morning Toddler Time, every Monday, Explora opens an hour earlier for you and your toddler, ages 4 and under, to explore early childhood exhibit areas, enjoy story time, and join in a music jam. 9 a.m. Mondays, Explora Science Center, 1701 Mountain NW. 224-8300 or explora.us/ en. Included with regular admission, $4-$8, free admission for Explora members.

Gila Monsters! , Jerry Tuttle of Zoo Crew Kids will lead a discussion on America’s most legendary lizard. The presentation will include a live demonstration of a Gila monster and a Mexican beaded lizard and will culminate in a feeding demo after the talk. Limited space available. Please pre-register at 897-8831. 1 p.m. Saturday, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW. Free.

Ghost Tour of Old Town, legends, folklore,ghost stories an history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 306 years of haunted history around Old Town. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Ghost Tours are held at 8 p.m. daily beginning at History & Ghost Tours of Old Town, 303 Romero NW, Plaza Don Luis N120. Reservations must be made and tickets purchased prior to 6 p.m. the day you wish to attend. 246-8687 or toursofoldtown.com. $0-$20.

Lockheed Martin DynaTheater, “Great White Shark 3-D,” 1 p.m. “Incredible Predators 3-D,” 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; “Mysteries of China 3-D,” 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. Closed Tuesdays. Lockheed Martin DynaTheater in the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show; no late seating. Accessible to all visitors. 841-2800 or nmnaturalhistory.org. $0-$10.

John Gerrard: Animated Scene, In his lecture, Gerrard will present live simulations of several new works, including Solar Reserve. The artist is best known for his commitment to large-scale works that take the form of real-time computer simulations, created in painstaking detail over the course of many months or years. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Garcia Honda Auditorium, George Pearl Hall, 1 University of New Mexico. 277-4001. Free.

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. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show; no late seating. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW. 841-2800 or nmnaturalhistory.org. $4-$7.

Science of Beer, hosted by Explora and Marble Brewery, over 12 bold beer styles, 3 free tastings included. Get your beer geek on with demos, talks, and fun ex-BEER-iments. Food trucks, cash bars, and all of Explora at your fingertips. ID with proof of age 21+ will be required at the door. Buy tickets online at explora.us, call 224-8341, or buy in person at Explora. 6:30 tonight Explora Science Center, 1701 Mountain Road NW. $8-$10.

Science on Tap, this months topic: How Safe is Safe? A Water Engineers Perspective on Water and Public Risk presented by Bruce M Thomson, Ph.D., P.E. Professor Emeritus & Research Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico. Beverages and food are available for purchase. Sponsored by Explora, UNM, and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. 5:30 pm Thursday at O’Niells Pub, 4310 Central SE, 255-6782, oniells.com.Free.

santa fe Garden Sprouts Pre-K Activities, a hands-on program for 3-5-year-olds and their caregivers. Listen to a book and participate in interactive nature and garden related activities, weather permitting. 10 a.m. today, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo $0-$5.

Opera Makes Sense, created for children ages 3 to 5 to explore the world of opera through poetry, songs, music and dance, with costumes and art activities related to scenery and props. 10:30 a.m.noon Saturday, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. 989-8359.

los alamos Nature’s Playtimes, join local families for fun in nature. 10 a.m. Monday, Los Alamos Nature Center 2600 Canyon Road. 6620460 or losalamosnature. org. Free

COMMUNITY

albuquerque The Great Tamarind Institute Finnish 100th Anniversary Sauna Experience, 2017 marks Finland’s 100th year of independence, to promote the centennial, a group of Finns designed and built a travelling sauna. Celebrations will take place across the United States as this ‘centennial mascot’ called ‘Sisu’ travels from city to city during 2017. In conjunction with Bow & Arrow Brewing Co., Tamarind Institute will host the travelling sauna and invites the public to this Finnish Centennial Celebration. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Bow & Arrow Brewing Co., 608 McKnight NW. Advance tickets are available through: tamarind.unm.edu or by calling 505.277.3901. $5-$150.

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.