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AUDITIONS

albuquerque 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.

“The Lyin’ Dog,” is a once-a-month interactive game show produced by Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill in association with Empire Board Game Library. It is looking for storytellers to join its repertory company. All genders, ethnicities and ages 18-plus are welcome. If you have an up to threeminute story to tell, call to arrange an audition at 254-7716.

The New MexiChords Barbershop Chorus, a men’s a cappella chorus is seeking singers for its fourpart harmony singing. All voice parts are welcome. 7 p.m. Mondays at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St. NE. 2424451 or newmexichords. com

The Santa Fe Playhouse will hold auditions for Cabaret from 2:30-6 p.m. on Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. Dance call will be 4-6 p.m. Prepare 32 bars of a classical musical theater song or jazz standard. Accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in the proper key and one copy of your headshot and résumé. Audtions by appointment. Email artisticdirector@santafeplayhouse.org with your preferred time and date. Actors without an appointment will be seen as time permits.

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 all year. 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5105 Indian School NE, 256-7389. Free

RECREATION

albuquerque International Folk Dancing, Intermediate Folk Dance Class. Instruction in basic steps and lots of repetition. Line, circle, and couple dances taught in 6 week class. Come for the whole thing or drop-in weekly. Everyone welcome. 7 p.m. Saturday, Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE, 299-0332. $20

Swing Dance, The New Mexico Veterans Memorial is hosting its monthly Swing Dance. Free dance lessons will be given by the Albuquerque Swing Dance Community from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Live 1940s big band music will begin at 7 p.m., featuring the Dukes of Albuquerque. All ages welcome. Saturday at the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana SE, 256-2042. Free

ET CETERA

albuquerque Dia de los Niños, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children from all backgrounds For ages 3-6. Participating children will receive a free book, courtesy of the Friends for the Public Library. 10:15 a.m. today,Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW. 11:30 a.m. Saturday, North Valley Library, 7704-B Second NW. Free

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.

Ghost Tour of Old Town, legends, folklore, ghost stories and 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, N-120. Reservations must be made and tickets purchased prior to 6 p.m. the day you wish to attend. 246-8687 or toursofoldtown.com. $10-$20

Healthy Kids Day, the YMCA of Central New Mexico is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active, featuring games, health screenings, gardening, arts and crafts and more. 10 a.m. Saturday at Horn Family YMCA, 4901 Indian School NE, ymcacnm.org., 265-6971. Free

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

Mandala Coloring Kids Craft, join us for a relaxing kids craft at the South Broadway library, coloring soothing mandalas. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 764-1742 or see a librarian for details. 3 p.m. Wednesday at the South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE. Free

Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, “Earth’s Wild Ride,” 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; “From Earth to the Universe,” noon and 4 p.m.; “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

Saturdays in the Museum, National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum presents Saturdays in the Museum Tours every Saturday afternoon. Each tour will be different depending on the exhibit and theme. 2 p.m. National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum, 1701 Fourth SW, 246-2261. Free with NHCC Museum admission.

Stories in the Sky/ Music in the Sky, Free early-childhood classes at the Balloon Museum. Four sessions every Wednesday with different themes and activities. Crafts included with interactive lessons. Stories in the Sky: 9:30 and 11 a.m. Music in the Sky: 12:15 and 1:30 p.m. Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum NE, balloonmuseum.com. Free.

Teen Science Cafe, teens, come hangout with your friends and a local scientist at Explora. Have a snack, and enjoy a talk and a demo or activity with a local scientist, and find out how they ended up choosing science as a career. No registration or fee. 5 p.m. tonight at Explora Science Center, 1701 Mountain Road NW. Free.

los alamos A World of Birds, birds have influenced human culture for thousands of years. There are nearly 10,000 species of birds living today. Opening reception Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., or anytime in May during regular library hours. Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. 662-8250. Free

santa fe Art Walking Tours, Explore the art of Santa Fe in the open air. Guided by the museums docents, the tours highlight the rich art and architectural history of downtown Santa Fe. The tour departs at 10 a.m. Mondays, through Nov. 27, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., 4765072. $10

COMMUNITY

albuquerque ArtsUnexpected, a day of art, performance and collaboration featuring over 250 artists, musicians and performers. The ArtsUnexpected festival is a student-organized showcase of UNM’s College of Fine Arts’ talents. 10 a.m. today at UNM Main Campus, 1 University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts. Free

38th Annual American Indian Week, The IPCC has something for everyone during American Indian Week: traditional Native dances, workshops led by Native art experts each afternoon, daily guided tours of our museum exhibits and murals, and artists offering authentic handcrafted work for sale. 9 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 8437270. Free with museum admission.

santa fe Contemporary Clay Fair, The Contemporary Clay Fair is a biannual juried exhibition and sale of more than 30 of New Mexico’s best potter’s and clay crafts people. Come find unique hand made mugs, bowls, jars, platters, jewelry and sculptural art objects. Meet the artists and enjoy snack food and beverages while you shop. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail, contemporaryclayfair.com. Free

SINGLES

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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. 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. 884-0220.