CALENDAR
FRIDAY
ONSTAGE
TGIF CONCERT Organist Fred Graham performs the music of Mendelssohn, Sweelinck and Walker. 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544. GETTING OUT BREAKFAST WITH THE CURATORS Join Curator Maxine McBrinn for breakfast at the Museum Hill Cafe and a special tour of Stepping Out: 10,000 Years of Walking the West. Three years in the making, this exhibition of sandals, moccasins and other Native footwear opened Aug. 27. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $30-$35. 476-1269. WASSA WASSA AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL Featuring African dance, drum and song classes from guest and local artists hailing from Guinea, Mali and the U.S. All levels welcome. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta. $20. 982-8309 Schedules/events: soribafofana. com. GALLERY SHOWING:
ALLEN BLAGDEN Blagden is one of the most outstanding watercolorists of his time. His penetrating renderings of sky and water, and of people, birds and landscapes fall within the academic traditions of the best of American realist painting. Opening exhibition, 8 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226. GARDEN SPROUTS PREK 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. 9 a.m., weather permitting, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $5/free for members and children 12 and younger. 471-9103.
HEIDI LOEWEN FINE ART OPENING & RECEPTION New carved porcelain works of art by Heidi Loewen. 4-7 p.m., Heidi Loewen Porcelain Gallery, 315 Johnson St. Free. 988-2225. OPENING RECEPTION
Sugarman-Peterson is presenting a reception for painters Brad Stroman and Annie Dover. Each will premier their latest works. 5-7:30 p.m., Sugarman-Peterson Gallery, 130 W. Palace Ave. Free. 438-2958. PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES: WATER AND COLOR IN NEW MEXICO An exhibition of artworks by 32 artists in watercolor, gouache, acrylic paint and water-based ink inspired by Northern New Mexico. 5-7 p.m., El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road, Suite 2. Free. historicsantafe.org. ANNUAL BURNING OF
ZOZOBRA A hideous, but harmless, 50-foot marionette meets the masses. He represents the community’s doom and gloom for a year and is burned in a blaze of fireworks. Preceding his demise will be music, food and fun. Gates open at 3 p.m.; entertainment starts at 7 p.m., with the burning at 9:30 p.m. Fort Marcy Park, 490 Bishop’s Lodge Road. $10 at the door or online, with a few special ticket packages available. burnzozobra.com. GOD AND PHILOSOPHY IN DESCARTES’ MEDITATIONS In his lecture, tutor Henry Higuera hopes to show that Descartes takes these challenges very seriously and, contrary to appearances, tends to side with philosophy as against revelation. 7:30 p.m., Great Hall, Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. 984-6000.
SATURDAY ONSTAGE
MARIACHI EXTRAVAGANZA Enjoy a passionate musical experience featuring swirling dresses, stamping feet and ringing trumpets from internationally known Mariachi Garibaldi. 7:30
p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $26-$56. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
SUMMER BALLET After making a splash in 2016 with his critically acclaimed Aspen Santa Fe Ballet choreographic debut, Brazilian choreographer Fernando Melo returns this summer with a second world premiere ballet that blends video projection with stirring movement. 8 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $36$94. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org. THE 2017 FIESTA MELODRAMA The Fiesta Melodrama is written in the style of those from the wild west, but with a twist, lampooning local news and politics. The Melodrama has been delighting crowds and embarrassing politicians since New Mexico was only seven years old. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas St. $15-$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
DUO VIOLAO + 1 A master of both 6- and 7-string guitars, Rogério Souza is one of the foremost representatives of the musical language from Rio de Janeiro. Rogério is constantly performing in, and producing concerts and events that showcase, traditional Brazilian music, especially Samba and Choro. He performs with Ami Molinelli, a professional percussionist and educator specializing in Brazilian and Latin percussion, especially the pandeiro. 7:30 p.m., GiG Performance Space, 1808 H Second St. $20. gigsantafe.com.
THE STICKY Sons and daughters of the P, THE STICKY brings the Funk to every Chakra. Boasting a killer horn section, combined with tight vocal arrangements and a stop-on-adime rhythm section, this collective of 11 Funkateers is preoccupied with and dedicated to the preservation of the experience of live funk. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $12 in advance/$14 at the door. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
LAKE STREET DIVE A multigenre band that was founded in 2004 in Boston brings its sound to Taos. 8-11 p.m. at the KTAOS Solar Center, 9 State Road 150 in Taos. $20-$25. 57575805826 or www.holdmyticket. com. GETTING OUT FIESTA FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET Openair arts and crafts market features one-of-a-kind treasures from booths that line the historic plaza. Select from unique hand-fashioned jewelry, pottery, chic clothing, stylish leather, paintings, photography, handsome wood products, hand-blown glass and countless other items. Also live entertainment on the bandstand. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. santafefiesta.org. WASSA WASSA AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL Featuring African dance, drum and song classes from guest and local artists hailing from Guinea, Mali and the U.S. All levels welcome. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta. $20. 982-8309. Schedules/ events: soribafofana.com.
AMIGOS HIKES With prime hiking weather upon us, take a volunteer-led hike geared toward those wanting to stretch their legs and cover ground. Be sure you have water, a snack, sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate attire. 10 a.m., Cerrillos Hills Sate Park. The hike leaves promptly from the main entrance/self-permit station, a ½-mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59. $5 per vehicle/ free with a valid N.M. State Park pass. 474-0196. NORTHERN NEW MEXICO GRASS IDENTIFICATION Join us for this introduction to grass species, with an emphasis on northern N.M. Bring a hand lens or magnifying glass, if you have one. 9-11 a.m., Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, 27283 W. Frontage Road, La Cienega. Free. 471-4711 or sfmga. org. FIESTA DE LOS NIÑOS Immerse yourself in a weekend of interactive family activities that celebrate water! Roam around the ponds, creeks and acequias that give life to our historic site as you have fun with, and learn about, this precious resource. Also encounter animals that populate the Southwest and who, like us, depend upon water. Costumed volunteers who will tell you about “La Vida Vieja.” 10 a.m., El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, La Cienega. $6-$8/free for children 12 and younger. 47102261 or golondrinas.org. SKI SANTA FE FALL ACTIVITIES Enjoy a weekend in the mountains featuring chairlift rides, disc golf, live music, a beer garden, a sports shop sale and also purchase a Gold Pass for this year’s ski season. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ski Santa Fe, 740 Hyde Park Road. Free. 982-4429. Schedule: skisantafe.com. BIG FOOT BBQ & BLUES FESTIVAL New Mexico’s first Bigfoot Festival will feature guest speaker and Bigfoot researcher and author Dr. Christopher Dyer at noon. He will share evidence and photographs of Bigfoot tracks and sightings, including here in N.M. Live music by The Bluetones Band and the Trainwreck Blues Band will take place throughout the event. Enjoy barbecue, handcrafted brews in the beer garden (21 and over only), arts/crafts and wood carvings. 11 a.m., 80 Jemez Springs Plaza, Jemez Springs. 505-259-2202 or jemezsprings.org. CLEVELAND MILLFEST Featuring over 60 artists from New Mexico, a variety of native foods and baked goods, fruits and produce. The mill is in continual operation throughout the event, with three daily tours. Music and dancing, including traditional New Mexican folk music and dance, world music and popular music, is also featured. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Cleveland Roller Mill Museum, N.M. 518 mile marker 31, Cleveland. $3 parking/admission $2-$5. 575-387-2645 or clevelandrollermillmuseum.org.
SUNDAY ONSTAGE
THE 2017 FIESTA MELODRAMA The Fiesta Melodrama is written in the style of those from the wild west, but with a twist, lampooning local news and politics. The Melodrama has been delighting crowds and embarrassing politicians since New Mexico was only seven years old. 2 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas St. $15-$25. 9884262 or santafeplayhouse. org. GETTING OUT FIESTA FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET Openair arts and crafts market features one-of-a-kind treasures from booths that line the historic plaza. Select from unique hand-fashioned jewelry, pottery, chic clothing, stylish leather, paintings, photography, handsome wood products, hand-blown glass and countless other items. Also live entertainment on the bandstand. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. santafefiesta.org. LOOM BEADING WORKSHOP Native artist Marvin Gabaldón will facilitate a loom beading workshop. Participants will work on a small loom project. First come, first served. 1-4:30 p.m., Wheelwright Library, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636. FIESTA DE LOS NIÑOS Immerse yourself in a weekend of interactive family activities that celebrate water! Roam around the ponds, creeks and acequias that give life to our historic site as you have fun with, and learn about, this precious resource. Also encounter animals that populate the southwest and who, like us, depend upon water. Costumed volunteers
will also tell you about “La Vida Vieja.” 10 a.m., El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, La Cienega. $6-$8/free for children 12 and younger. 47102261 or golondrinas.org.
WASSA WASSA AFRICAN DANCE &
DRUM FESTIVAL Featuring African dance, drum and song classes from guest and local artists hailing from Guinea, Mali and the U.S. All levels welcome. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta. $20. 982-8309. Schedule/events: soribafofana.com.
SKI SANTA FE FALL ACTIVITIES Enjoy a weekend in the mountains featuring chairlift rides, disc golf, live music, a beer garden, a sports shop sale and also purchase a Gold Pass for this year’s ski season. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ski Santa Fe, 740 Hyde Park Road. Free. 982-4429. Schedule: skisantafe.com.
CLEVELAND MILLFEST Featuring over 60 artists from New Mexico, and a variety of native foods and baked goods, fruits and produce. The Mill is in continual operation throughout the event, offering three daily tours. Music and dancing, including traditional New Mexican folk music and dance, world music and popular music, is also on offer. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Cleveland Roller Mill Museum, N.M. 518, mile marker 31, Cleveland, N.M. $3 parking/admission $2-$5. 575-387-2645 or clevelandrollermillmuseum.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA Ken Baumann and Cathy Garcia, co-chairs of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Santa Fe chapter, will talk about the fastest-growing socialist organization in the country. 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
KEN HADA AND CHERA HAMMONS An afternoon of poetry. 5 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. By donation. 424-1601.