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COFFEE HOUSES
Solid Grounds Coffeehouse, Watermelon Mountain Jug Band, with washboard, jug, kazoo, washtub bass and spoons, plays ragtime, country and bluegrass with some rock ’n’ roll and ranchera. 7 p.m. Saturday at
St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE, 8839717. Free.
CONCERTS
Dylan Foley, a four-time AllIreland Fiddle Champion. He is a vibrant stylist whose playing has been called “impeccable and spirited.” Noon today at the South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742. Free.
E-40 The Revenue Retrievin’ series continues, and the most underrated rapper returns with two new albums: “Revenue Retrievin’ Graveyard Shift” and “Revenue Retrievin’ Overtime Shift.” 7 p.m. today at the Historic El Rey Theatre, 622 Central SW, 5102582. $24.50.
Free Chamber Music
Concert, The Chamber Music Cooperative of the Southwest will present a concert that will showcase a wonderful variety of instruments. Come join us for an afternoon of excellent music performed by talented local musicians. 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain NE, 296-0762. Free.
Hats Off To Musicals! Presented by The Enchanted
Mesa Show Chorus, enjoy your favorite musical scores barbershop style. 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, 883-9717. $12-$18.
De Profundis presents
“Homeward,” celebrating its 25th season, the a capella ensemble de Profundis presents “Homeward.” 3 p.m. Sunday at the Quarai Mission Church Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 105 S. Ripley, 8472585. Free.
Western songs with Jim
Jones, will sing about the West: cowboys, horses, cattle, the coming of the train and the beauty of the Western sky. 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Loma Colorado Public Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, 891-5013. Free.
Gary Farmer and the
Troublemakers a benefit concert for Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project, join us for an evening of music and dancing, a silent auction, and a special performance by the Lightning Boy Foundation Hoop Dancers. Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers are a local blues band. 4 p.m. Sunday at the Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino, 20 Buffalo Thunder, 4555555. $35.
Jerry Lopez and Friends
2018, New Mexico’s Platinum Achievement Award Winner is home for his annual charity concert to raise scholarships for New Mexico students pursuing a college degree in behavioral health. Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month and Recovery Month. 7 p.m. today at the Lensic, 211 W. San Francisco, TicketsSantaFe.org, 988-1234. $30-$60. Santa Fe Megaband Practice, The Santa Fe Megaband is an open community band which provides an opportunity for musicians to get together and play acoustic string band music. 7 p.m. Wednesday at Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos, folkmads.org. Free. The Symphony Presents | 2018-2019 Season Opener!, principal conductor Guillermo Figueroa leads world-class performances in celebration of the Santa Fe Symphony’s 35th anniversary season. Performing the famous and exquisite “Bach Double,” Sirena Huang, winner of the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, is joined by Elmar Oliveirathe. 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, lensic.org. $22-$80. Thollem’s Electric Confluence, Electric Confluence is an amalgam of Thollem’s sonic experiences from his life-long travels, curiosity and appreciation of diverse cultures and musical approaches. His compositions combine elements from disparate musical styles performed on a variety of electronic keyboards, an infinite palette of sounds and possibilities. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at San Miguel Chapel, 401 Old Santa Fe Trail, 983-3974. $10.
DANCE
NM Dance Fiesta, dance competitions and dance workshops in swing, country, ballroom and Latin. Shop for dance shoes and more from vendors in the lobby. 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1901 University NE, 2993737. $10-$185. Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, enjoy dynamic world-class performances from national and international artists, exquisite Sevillan tapas, and custom cocktails, including housemade sangria. 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, and 6 p.m. Sunday at Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande NW, hotelabq.com. $10-$30.
THEATER
“Mr. Mallard’s Magical Menagerie & The Mystery
of the Black Swan,” John McFarlane has been arrested for the murder of Jonas Oldacre, owner of the Norwood Theatre, and has sought the help of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to prove his innocence. Mr. Mallard’s Magical Menagerie is about to premiere on stage with murder, mystery and intrigue lurking in the wings. 7 p.m. today, Saturday, and Thursday at the North Fourth Theatre, 4904 Fourth NW, 344-4542. $22.
“The Scarlet Letter,” a classic tale of love, sin, punishment, revenge and redemption set in the 17th century Puritan world of Boston. However, this adaptation by Phyllis Nagy has a distinctly contemporary sensibility and message for modern audiences. This compelling story of Hester Prynne and her defiance of local custom is even more resonant in today’s reality of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill, 3011 Monte Vista NE, 596-0607. $12-$22. “Welcome to Retroland,” Mariana rents an abandoned cabin on the edge of a dried-up, toxic lake bed, she looks forward to uninterrupted privacy. The silence is sabotaged by intrusions of Grohl, the repairman. The two form a partnership and set out to find a shared history buried in the dust and clouds of poisons. Retroland is a charming and hilarious rollercoaster ride of human growth and understanding. 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday at the Tricklock Performance Laboratory, 110 Gold SW, 414-3738. $5-$15.