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ARTS & CRAFTS
albuquerque Quilters and Crafters DeStash
Sale, over 40 tables of quilters and crafters selling their extra fabric, notions and other craft items. We will accept donations to our Guild Table for us to sell. 9 a.m. Saturday at the Jewish Community Center, 5520 Wyoming NE, 332-0565. Free. corrales Eat Your ‘Art Out!, come to a reception at Galeria de Corrales featuring the art of Patty Norman of Corrales, as well as the works of Galeria artists. 1 p.m. Sunday at Galeria de Corrales, 3923 Corrales, 890-4929. Free. santa fe 46th Annual Arts & Crafts Show, Benefiting Girls Inc. of Santa Fe. Featuring the work of more than 160 local and national professional artists. Visitors will find a wide range of work, including jewelry, painting, pottery and woodwork. 9 a.m. Sunday at the Santa Fe Plaza, 982-2042. Free.
CONCERTS
albuquerque Blues Jam-the SW Blues Network, an open mic jam format led by Dug Corpolongo, preserving and promoting the precious national heritage of blues music and supporting blues musicians. Bring your acoustic instruments and favorite songs. Join in but contact Dug to get on the bill, 4525222. 6 p.m. Saturday at the Elena Gallegos Open Space, 7100 Tramway NE. Free, $2 entry fee to park. Chatter Summer Concert Series, featuring the music of Lou Harrison (“Rhymes With Silver”), Michael Gilbertson (“Weave”), Olivier Messiaen (Crystal Liturgy) and Joan Tower (Platinum Spirals). 6 p.m. Thursday at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255. Free. Jazz and Blues Under the Stars, join us as the New Mexico Jazz Workshop presents Jazz and Blues Under the Stars . All shows are rain or shine. Food and beverage available for sale 6:30 p.m. Saturday at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater, 2000 Mountain NW, holdmyticket.com. $15-$18.
John Patrick & the
SureThing great music, great service, family-friendly. 6 p.m. Saturday at the Pueblo Harvest Cafe, 2401 12th NW, 724-3510. $1.
Salsa Under The
Stars The New Mexico Jazz Workshop presents the 2018 Under the Stars series. On Friday evenings, enjoy the finest salsa to be found in the Albuquerque area.
All shows are held rain of shine in the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater, 2000 Mountain NW. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and shows begin at 7. Tickets: holdmyticket. com. For more information, go to www. nmjazz.org. Food and refreshments available for purchase. Kids 12 and under free. $12-$18. Summer Thursday Jazz Nights: Carla Van Blakes Simple Truth Jazz Band + Jim Casey’s Miles Goes Wes, vocalist Van Blake with trumpeter Bobby Shew return with Van Blake’s Simple Truth Jazz Band to perform a fresh combination of original tunes. Casey brings the music of Wes Montgomery and Miles Davis performing the songs off of his latest release, Miles Goes Wes, a project that he conceived as a tribute to his two musical heroes. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 232-9868. $10-$15. santa fe Steve Roach, “Dreamtime Return” 30th anniversary concert, Roach performs Dreamtime Return live in an ultra rare engagement. Also part of the weekend is a Meet the Composer/ Q&A with Roach on Sunday 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at the venue no charge. Roach is a pioneer in the evolution of ambient/electronic music, shaping it into what it is today. The extremely prolific American artist has a discography of over 170 albums. 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Paradiso, 901 Early Street, eventbrite. com. $35.
DANCE
albuquerque J.garca Dance Co
// Past Lives, is an evening of repertory dance. A thoughtful collection of six distinct dance works, representing the stylistic range and artistic fluidity of our repertory. 8 p.m. Saturday at N4th Theatre, 4904 Fourth NW, jgarciadance.com. $10-$20. santa fe Entreflamenco Summer Season, Antonio Granjero, Spanish flamenco dancer from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain presents his company Entreflamenco in a nightly original, full length dance production of spectacular flamenco dance and music. 6:15 p.m. today through Thursday at El Flamenco De Santa Fe, 135 W. Palace, 2nd floor, 209-1302. $25-$40.
La Emi, the inaugural season of EmiArteFlamenco in special collaboration with the National Institute of Flamenco. Performances feature La Emi and special guests Nevarez y Jose Encinias with acclaimed guitarist Chuscales and singers Jose Fernandez and Vicente Griego. The fantastic ensemble will be joined by dancers from the National Institute of Flamenco. 8 p.m. tonight, Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday at Benitez Cabaret Theatre at The Lodge, 750 North St. Francis Drive, TicketsSantaFe. org or 988.1234. $15-$50.
THEATER
albuquerque ‘Do Life Big’ Stand Up Comedy Show, Stand-up Comedy Show hosted by The New Mexico Youth Foundation and Alliance to benefit Saranam. Saranam provides housing, education and supportive community for homeless families. 7 p.m. Saturday at the South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 8481320. $10. “The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest running musical is loosely based on the play “The Romancers” by Edmond Rostand concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud. Featuring some of the best known musical theater songs including “Try to Remember” and “I Can See It,” 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, 247-8600. $18-$25.
Headliners Comedy
Presents, join us for Comedy Night in our Barrel Room, 21+. 9:30 p.m. today at Rio Bravo Brewing Co., 1912 Second NW, 900-3909. $5.
Musical Theatre Southwest Presents
“Nine”, the story of Guido Contini, a 40-year-old Italian film director, who confronts his past, present and future as he struggles to complete a screenplay while his own marriage to Luisa falters. After several box-office failures, his creativity has stalled as much as his marriage, causing him to reflect upon the influential women of his past even as Luisa threatens to leave him because the demands of his career causes him to lose focus on their marriage. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Musical Theatre Southwest Center for Theatre, 6320 Domingo NE, Ste B, 265-9119. $20-$22. santa fe “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time,”
15 -year-old Christopher finds himself in the middle of a murder mystery. When he comes under suspicion, Christopher is determined to find the murderer. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas, santafeplayhouse.org, 505-988-4262. $15.
Santa Fe Opera: “Candide,” the optimistic Candide and his fiancée Cunegonde have been taught that “Everythings for the best in this best of all possible worlds,” but their voyage through life soon begins to suggest otherwise, with separation, volcanos, earthquakes, the Spanish Inquisition, shipwrecks, prostitution, poverty, and war among their obstacles. Finally re-united, they come to realize that “Life is neither good nor bad.” 8:30 p.m. Monday at The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive, 986-5900, santafeopera.org. $47-$295 . Santa Fe Opera: “The Italian Girl in Algiers,” Rossini’s comedic opera exploring the has been updated to the early 20th Century, with a heroine who is a clever aviatrix, ready to save the day. 8 p.m. today and Thursday at The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive, 986-5900, santafeopera.org. $47-$310.
AUDITIONS
albuquerque Albuquerque Boys Choir seeking new members; boys ages 6 to 16 are welcome to audition. Please call Mark Schultz at 6046497 or email ABQboychoir. org.
The Albuquerque
Philharmonic an allvolunteer community orchestra, is seeking qualified musicians for second oboe and second bassoon and general percussion. Auditions are by appointment only and will be held on Monday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m.. Contact Anne Jones at albuquerquephilharmonic@ gmail.com or 433-7445 to receive the music and schedule an appointment.
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, enchantedmesa.org, 323-7960. Enchanters Chorus invites new singers, seeking men and women who can carry a harmony part to join a friendly but serious group to sing old favorites, light classics, show tunes, and contemporary music and perform in the Albuquerque area. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village, 5201 Roma NE, 350-2436. Free.
The Liars’ Game, is looking for storytellers for its once-a-month interactive game show. If you can tell a true or false 3-minute story about something that happened to you. No experience necessary, just a natural way with a story. Call 227-7378 or info@ theliarsgame.com to set up an audition.
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. Tuesdays at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, newmexichords.com, 242-4451.
The New Mexico
Symphonic Chorus is looking for new members, especially baritones, and will hold auditions for all voice parts on Friday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 19, and Friday, Aug. 24-Saturday, Aug. 25. Singers should be able to vocalize and read music. Accompanist will be provided. Experienced choral singers are encouraged to schedule an audition time. Email nmchorus.office@gmail. com, 604-6896 or NMSChorus.org.
ET CETERA
albuquerque
AAPAC Block Party, live music, food trucks, raffles, face painting, games and more. 4 p.m. Saturday at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE, 222-0785. $2. Downtown Walking Tour, The Albuquerque Historical Society offers a downtown tour that explores our very diverse settlers and their contributions to our history. Two hour tour, wear comfortable shoes, no pets please. The tour meets at First and Central, by the Century Theater. 10 a.m. every Saturday, albuqhistsoc.org, 289-0586. Free. Explora’s Monday Morning Toddler Time, Explora opens an hour earlier every Monday 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 at Explora Science Center, 1701 Mountain NW, explora.us, 224-8300. $4-$8. 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. Reservations must be made and tickets purchased prior to 6 p.m. the day you wish to attend, toursofoldtown.com, 2468687. Ghost Tours are held at 8 p.m. daily beginning at History & Ghost Tours of Old Town, 303 Romero NW, Plaza Don Luis, N120. $10-$20.
¡Hora de Cuentos! Bilingual Preschool
Storytime, bring your children ages 1 through preschool to the National Hispanic Cultural Centers beautiful and historic library for bilingual story reading. Parents or caregivers must remain with their child. 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, History and Literary Arts Bldg., 1701 Fourth SW, nhccnm.org. Free.
Lockheed Martin
DynaTheater, “America’s Musical Journey 3-D” 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.; “America’s Musical Journey 2-D” 10 a.m. Saturdays; “National Parks Adventure 3-D,” 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; “Humpback Whales 3-D,” 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; 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. $5-$7.
Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History &
Science, “Earth’s Wild Ride,” 11 a.m.; “From Earth to the Universe,” noon; “Enchanted Skies,” 2 p.m.; “The Little Star that Could,” 3 p.m.; “To Space & Back,” 4 p.m. daily. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show; no late seating. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW, nmnaturalhistory.org, 8412800. $4-$7.
Sensory-Friendly
Hours, individuals and families can enjoy a less sensory-stimulating visit. Sensory Spaces: quiet, low-light rooms upstairs and downstairs. Museum Toolkits: resources co-developed with NM Autism Society, like social stories, fidgets, visual schedules, and more. 6:30 p.m. today at Explora Science Center, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300. $4-$8.
Summer Family Fun
Days, weekly crafts, outdoor activities and experiments will deepen your discovery of the world. July is Arthropods Abound - appreciate the arthropods around us by making them a hotel, or help collect data on what insects are outside in the Open Space. You can hunt for your own to observe. Noon Sunday at the Bachechi Open Space, 9251 Rio Grande NW, 3140420. Free.
Summer Wings, invites visitors to explore New Mexico’s small but spectacular wildlife: Hummingbirds, butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, and bees. The day includes BioBlitz, a nature scavenger hunt: Visitors will work in small groups with birders and naturalists to identify as many plants and animals as possible in the park. 8:15 a.m. Saturday at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, 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 at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., nmartmuseum.org,4765072. $10.
Garden Sprouts Pre-K
Activities, a hands-on program for 3-5-yearolds and their caregivers. Listen to a book and participate in interactive nature and garden related activities. 10 a.m. today, weather permitting, at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 715 Camino Lejo, santafebotanicalgarden. org. $5.
Storytelling with Joe
Hayes, Joe Hayes returns with tales of the greater Southwest. Bring a chair or blanket for seating on the museum grounds. 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, 982-4636 or wheelwright.org. Free
COMMUNITY
albuquerque Albuquerque Rail Yards Market, occurs Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May through October, celebrating New Mexico’s finest food, farm, artisan, and healing vendors, with live music, educational demos, and family fun in the historic Barelas neighborhood. Rail Yards Market, 777 First SW, railyardsmarket.org. Free.
Downtown Growers’
Market, runs every Saturday morning through Nov. 3rd at historic Robinson Park. At the Market you’ll find local produce, delicious prepared food, arts and crafts, local band performances, yoga in the park, educational opportunities and much more. EBT, WIC and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted by our vendors. 8 a.m.-Noon, Saturday at Robinson Park, 810 Copper NW, downtowngrowers. org , 252-2959 or market@ abqmainstreet.org . Free.
Mile-Hi Farmers’
Market featuring local produce, crafts, food trucks and music in a shady comfortable park setting wth with a great playground. 10 a.m. Sunday at Alvarado Park, 2000 Alvarado NE, 507-1840. Free.
los ranchos Los Ranchos Growers’
Market, fresh local produce and products, plants, arts & crafts, music, and more. Handicapped accessible, family and pet friendly. 7 a.m. Saturday in the Village of Los Ranchos, 6718 Rio Grande NW, 6109591. Free.
SINGLES
albuquerque ABQ Classy Singles: A Seniors Group (60+
male and female), tired of eating alone? Join us for dinner twice a month, 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.