CALENDAR

FRIDAY

ONSTAGE

THE GOOD DOCTOR

Neil Simon’s adaptation of the short stories of Anton Chekhov. 7:30 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. $15-$25. 917-4397708 or teatroparaguas.org.

Jen Silverman’s critically acclaimed coming-of-middle age story follows two women in their 50s and together they learn that its never too late to redefine yourself and change your life. 7:30 p.m. at the Adobe Rose Theatre, 1213 B Parkway Dr. $15-$25. 629-8688 or www.brownpapertickets. com.

One of the most celebrated, iconic voices of American popular music brings her “Ingénue Redux 25th Anniversary tour. 7:30 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. SOLD OUT. Call for cancellations. 988-1234.

eSSO (Eternal Summer String Orchestra) William Houston, III Conductor perform the music of J. S. Bach, Paul Hindemith and Felix Mendelssohn. 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544.

The Venice Baroque Orchestra with Anna Fusek. One of the world’s great period-instrument ensembles and brilliant recorder virtuoso Anna Fusek bring the Italian Baroque to vivid live. 7 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 E. Road in Los Alamos. $35/Free for students 18 and younger. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.

GETTING OUT

Come explore the night sky above the park. Catch a green laser tour of bright stars and constellations, then marvel at close-up views of star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies through telescopes. Telescopes and volunteer support on site. 7 p.m. at the Cerrillos Hills State Park, meet at the main park entrance, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59. $5 per vehicle. 474-0196.

Featuring the works of staff artists, Jacqueline Hill, Melanie McWhorter, Mara Saxer, Pete Warzel, and Bobby Wilson. Historic Santa Fe Foundation will host its fourth annual staff show. Exhibition opening 5-7 p.m. at El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road, Suite 2. Free. 983-2567. Eliza Twichell, a painter for decades, now makes automata– 3D moving mechanical devices made in imitation of human beings, animals, or anything that moves. Both playful and serious, part engineering, part psychology, Eliza’s automata try to capture slices of the human experience. Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market Shade Structure, 1607 Paseo De Peralta. Free. axleart.com.

The movie follows the adventures of a young musician who travels to the land of the dead to learn from his ancestors. Free popcorn included. We expect a big crowd for this one, so come early for the best seats! 7 p.m. at the Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado. Free. 466-7323.

Explore our local star with Dr. Joyce Ann Guzik. 7 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or at losalamosnature.org.

SATURDAY ONSTAGE

CHATTER: CONNOR HANICK SOLO PIANO Chatter weaves together traditional and contemporary chamber music in often surprising programs that include a reading by our poet/speaker of the morning and a two-minute celebration of silence. Poetry by Barbara Rockman. 10:30 a.m. at SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta. $5-$13. 989-1199 or wwww.sitesantafe.org.

A band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band’s unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly three decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. 8 p.m. at SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta. SOLD OUT. Call for cancellations. 505-886-1251 or www.holdmyticket.com.

Neil Simon’s adaptation of the short stories of Anton Chekhov. 7:30 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. $15-$25. 917-4397708 or teatroparaguas.org.

Jen Silverman’s critically acclaimed coming-of-middle age story follows two women in their 50s and together they learn that its never too late to redefine yourself and change your life. 7:30 p.m. at the Adobe Rose Theatre, 1213 B Parkway Dr. $15-$25. 629-8688 or www.brownpapertickets. com.

Born and raised in Morocco, Brahim Fribgane brings to his music the rich and varied musical styles he grew up with - North African, Gnawa, Berber, Arabic and Andalusian music, while Dunlap is the master of acoustic jazz done well. 7:30 p.m. at GIG Performance Space, 1808 H Second St. $20. gigsantafe. com.

GETTING OUT

THE MET LIVE IN HD: SEMIRAMIDE Rossini’s masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks makes a rare Met appearance. The all-star bel canto cast features Angela Meade in the title role of the murderous Queen of Babylon, who squares off in breathtaking duets with Arsace, a trouser role sung by Elizabeth DeShong. Rounding out the cast are Javier Camarena as the Indian king Idreno, Ildar Abdrazakov as the prince Assur, and Ryan Speedo Green as the high priest Oroe. Sung in Italian. Two screenings, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $22-$28. 988-1234 or www. ticketssantafe.org.

This year’s event features more than 20 pen and ink manufacturers, including some making their first appearance in the City Different. See the Santa Fe Edition XX fountain and roller ball pens, along with the modern pen companies, the Santa Fe Pen Fair will feature vintage fountain pen appraisal, repair and buying services, calligraphy workshops and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Santa Fe Pens, 179-A Paseo de Peralta, at De Vargas Center. Free. 577-0285.

These eggs have been made for two thousand years and now you can learn to make them using fresh whole eggs, pure beeswax, a writing tool called a kistka, jars of brilliant dyes, time, patience and skill. At least two experts will be demonstrat-

ing the technique. Kits and supplies to make them will be available for sale. 1 p.m. in the Exchange Room at the La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco St. Free. 983-2127.

When Gru, the world’s most super-bad turned superdad has been recruited by a team of officials to stop lethal muscle and a host of Gru’s own, he has to fight back with new gadgetry, cars, and more minion madness. 2:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. Free. 955-2828.

A series of intimate movement scores performed in relationship to Ciel Bergman’s Spiritual Guide Maps that are seeking to express the divining of natural and feminine forces. The scores for this performance will be built from stories shared in a public Story Circle. 6-7:30 p.m. in the Tank Garage at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. 982-1338 or ccasantafe. org.

This exciting, family-friendly film connects us to the evolution of the Universe and explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry. 2 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or at losalamosnature.org.

BOOKS LECTURES

The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library will hold a spring book sale featuring specially-priced books and discount books. Saturday, members hours 10 a.m.noon, then open to the public from noon-4 p.m. at the Santa Fe Public Library, 145 Washington Ave. Free. 995-2839.

Please join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts book club, the MoCNA Reader as we welcome children (K-5) to the museum. The museum store will highlight Native children’s book author, Emmett “Shkeme” Garcia. This children’s event will include a reading from Garcia’s “Sister Rabbit’s Tricks,” a sing-a-long, book signing, snacks, and a 20% discount on all children’s books in the museum store. 11 a.m.- noon at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, 108 Cathedral Place. Free. 428-5912. Before Santa Fe author

Laurie Gunst went to Spain last summer, she knew that some of her maternal ancestors were Sephardic Jews. This winter, she returned to Amsterdam to search for her personal history in that city’s Sephardic diaspora. Her talk will focus not only on her exploration of this captivating — and tragic — past, but also on the unexpected emotional consequences of the genealogical quest. 5 p.m. at Travel Bug, 839 Paseo de Peralta. Free. 992-0418.

SUNDAY ONSTAGE

SANTA FE SYMPHONY FAMILY CONCERT Musicians will demonstrate each of their instruments and play a variety of music, fostering a lively interaction with the audience featuring The Symphony String Quartet. 2 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. Free. 955-2820. VIRTUOSO ALEXANDER PALEY PLAYS PIANO RECITAL OF RUSSIAN

MASTERS A rare U.S. appearance by MoldovanAmerican-Soviet virtuoso pianist Alexander Paley brings phenomenal playing to formidable works by Scriabin, Medtner and Prokofiev. 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. $30. kachinaconcerts.com or pjm1952@aol.com. THE GOOD DOCTOR Neil Simon’s adaptation of the short stories of Anton Chekhov. 2 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. $15-$25. 917-439-7708 or teatroparaguas.org.

THE ROOMMATE Jen Silverman’s critically acclaimed coming-of-middle age story follows two women in their 50s and together they learn that its never too late to redefine yourself and change your life. 3 p.m. at the Adobe Rose Theatre, 1213 B Parkway Dr. $15-$25. 629-8688 or www.brownpapertickets. com. SANTA FE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: MID-SEASON CONCERT The concert will feature Respighi’s spectacular tone poem The Pines of Rome, Dvorák’s brooding, expressive Symphony No. 7, and the lighthearted hijinks of Alec Wilder’s “Effie the Elephant,” aka his Suite No. 1 for Tuba and Orchestra, featuring Stephen Ross, tuba. 2:30 p.m., in the James A. Little Theater on the campus of the New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road. Free, donations welcome. 466-4879 or www. sfco.org.

GETTING OUT

ANNUAL SANTA FE PEN FAIR This year’s event features more than 20 pen and ink manufacturers, including some making their first appearance in the City Different. See the Santa

Fe Edition XX fountain and roller ball pens, along with the modern pen companies, the Santa Fe Pen Fair will feature vintage fountain pen appraisal, repair and buying services, calligraphy workshops and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Santa Fe Pens, 179-A Paseo de Peralta, at De Vargas Center. Free. 577-0285.

POETRY OUT LOUD For the past several years, more than 6,000 New Mexico high school students have participated in the national Poetry Out Loud program. Now is your chance to hear the poetry of these young students as they compete in the state level competition and a chance to travel to Washington, D.C. for compete for the National Championship. 1-3 p.m. in the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Free. 476-5072. DHARMA DISCUSSION

GROUP The Upaya Local Sangha meets most second and fourth Sundays of the month for a discussion on a specific topic. This is a chance to meet and become better acquainted with fellow practitioners and share thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to our Buddhist practice. 7 p.m. at Upaya Zen Center, 1404 Cerro Gordo Road. By donation. larry.veltman@ gmail.com.

BOOKS LECTURES

SPRING BOOK SALE The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library will hold a spring book sale featuring speciallypriced books and discount books. Sunday is Bag Day, fill a bag for just $10. 1-4 p.m. at the Santa Fe Public LIbrary, 145 Washington Ave. Free. 995-2839.

JOURNEY SANTA FE Pam Roy, Executive Director of Santa Fe non-profit Farm to Table, explores why Santa Fe needs a food plan. Coordinator of the city’s Food Policy Council, Pam has over 25 years experience in food access planning and implementation. 11 a.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or www.journeysantafe.com. IN AWE OF NATURE

Please join Western Slopes Poet laureate Emeritus Art Goodtimes and Santa Fe poets Robyn Hunt and Debbi Brody for a reading in honor of Mother Earth. 6 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. Free, donations welcome. 424-1601. AN EVENING OF POETRY

James McGrath will read from his book of poems, “A Festival of Birds” and Catherine Ferguson will read from her collection, “I Thought You Would Be Shelter, Men Poems.” 6:30 p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.

MONDAY ONSTAGE

BUCKET HEAD A virtuoso guitarist and multiinstrumentalist who encompasses several genres of music. He has released 30 studio albums, 4 special releases and an EP. He has performed on over 50 more albums by other artists. His music spans such diverse areas as progressive metal, funk, blues, jazz, bluegrass, and avant-garde music. 9 p.m. at Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina St. SOLD OUT. Call for cancellations. 505-8861251 or www.holdmyticket. com.

GETTING OUT

SANTA FE CONSERVATION TRUST: BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL For 23 years this film festival has brought the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to Santa Fe. From profound journeys to groundbreaking expeditions, the film festival offers the best action, environmental and adventure films from around the globe. Since it was first brought to Santa Fe in 1995, this festival continues to grow in popularity and frequently sells out well in advance of the show dates. 7 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. SOLD OUT. Call for cancellations. 988-1234.

BOOKS LECTURES

TEWA MALE POTTERS: 1880-1920 Dr. Bruce Bernstein presents the final lecture in Southwest Seminar’s Ancient Sites and Ancient Stories 2018 Lecture series. 6 p.m. at Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $15. 466-2775 or southwestseminars.org.

This month, the club discusses Voltaire’s “Candide.”6:30 p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.

TUESDAY GETTING OUT

SANTA FE CONSERVATION TRUST: BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL For 23 years this film festival has brought the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to Santa Fe. From profound journeys to groundbreaking expeditions, the film festival offers the best action, environmental and adventure films from around the globe. Since it was first brought to Santa Fe in 1995, this festival continues to grow in popularity and frequently sells out well in advance of the show dates. 7 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $18. Call for Cancellations. 988-1234.

BOOKS LECTURES

BOTANICAL BOOK CLUB Join other botanical book enthusiasts over tea, cookies, and great conversation about our book of the month, “Gardening for Love: The Market Bulletins” by Elizabeth Lawrence. 1-2:30 p.m. in the Small Udall Conference Room, 725 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill. 4719103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.

A WILDER TIME Scientist William E. Glassley will be on hand to share his experiences of the primordial wonders and the wisdom of solitude in one of Earth’s wildest and most endangered places, the edge of the Greenland Ice. 6:30 p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.

WEDNESDAY GETTING OUT

PUEBLO POTTERY DEMO SERIES KICK-OFF WITH JOSEPH G. NARANJO Join us to kick-off a year long Pueblo Pottery series with Joseph Naranjo, a talented Santa Clara potter, who collaborates and is assisted by his wife Eunice. He specializes in handcrafted pinched and coiled pottery; his work is traditional with contemporary overtones. Working with traditional forms and techniques, Joseph creates immaculate designs. His work is pristine. In the tradition of his ancestors, raw materials are taken from surrounding areas of the pueblo, mixed, hand formed and burnished, then fired. 1 p.m. at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 706 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill. By museum admission/Free for New Mexico Seniors. 476-1269.

BOOKS LECTURES

THE LANNAN FOUNDATION: ROXANE GAY WITH TRESSIE MCMILLAN Roxane Gay is an author and cultural critic. Her works include the story collection “Difficult Women” and “Ayiti,” a tale of the Haitian diaspora. She will speak about her works and thoughts on Feminism and more. Gay’s most recent book is Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body. 7 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $5-$8. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.

THURSDAY ONSTAGE

GLOBALFEST ON THE ROAD: THE NEW GOLDEN OF LATIN MUSIC

Join us for an exuberant celebration of today’s Latin sound! Alternative Chicano band Las Cafeteras from Los Angeles, recreates traditional Afro-Caribbean Son Jarocho music in a wildly vibrant style. The all-female Flor de Toloache — 2017 Latin Grammy winner for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album, brings a mix of tradition and innovation with New York style mariachi. Santa Fe/Albuquerque’s own Nosotros opens the evening! 7:30 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $22-$46. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.