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SUNDAY ONSTAGE “FUN HOME”
A musical adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori from Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir of the same name. An honest, wholly original story about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. 2 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $25-$25. 988.4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
GETTING OUT SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The Birthday Bash will include a free live performance from Felix y Los Gatos; face painting, games and more. The adoption center will be open, and there will be free nail trims and lowcost vaccines for dogs, as well as plenty of food trucks, vendors, drinks from Santa Fe Spirits and birthday cake. The day’s festivities will begin with a fun walk/run around the shelter’s public dog parks. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Santa Fe Animal Shelter, 100 Caja Del Rio Road. Free/$25 Fun Run Registration fee covers upkeep of the park. 983-4309 or sfhumanesociety.org.
FEATHERS, FLIGHT AND FOOD SUNDAY
Pointy beaks, cone-shaped beaks, hooked beaks; long narrow wings, short stubby wings. Like us, birds come in all shapes and sizes. Enjoy this family-friendly, interactive Audubon New Mexico program and find the answer to the question “What bird are you?” 11 a.m., Cerrillos Hills State Park, a ½-mile north of Cerrillos Village, County Road 59. $5 per vehicle/free with a valid New Mexico State Parks pass. 474-0196.
FILM: “U-CARMEN EKHAYELITSHA”
Based on Bizet’s opera, sung and spoken in Xhosa, and set in a shantytown on the outskirts of Cape Town, this glorious feature film transforms one of the West’s most enduring musical works into something totally fresh, modern and new. Special musical introduction by Santa Fe Opera apprentice singers and Santa Fe Opera music staff. 1 p.m., Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $8-$11. 982-1338 or ccasantafe.org.
THE GATE OF SWEET NECTAR LITURGY
During this ceremony, we chant The Gate of Sweet Nectar Liturgy, calling out to all those who are lost and left behind, those who hunger and thirst, and those parts of ourselves that we think of as insufficient and lacking. 5:20 p.m., Upaya Zen Center, 1404 Cerro Gordo Road. Donations welcome. 986-8518.
BOOKS/LECTURES READING QUEST LITERACY NEW MEXICO
Rayna Dineen will discuss the school she helped start, the Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, and Reading Quest, which offers free reading support for children. 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
STORIES IN THE STARS
Soar through the stars in this compilation of Greek myths. Travel the night sky, and explore various constellations and legends about why they are in the sky. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Santa Fe Public Library, 145 Washington Ave. Free. 955-6781.
MONDAY ONSTAGE PUP
This punk rock band formed in Toronto in 2010. The band is touring to promote songs from its new album, “Morbid Stuff.” Opening acts include Ratboys and Beach Bunny. 8:30 p.m., Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $18-$22. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
GETTING OUT WALKING TOURS OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SANTA FE
Discover the history, culture and hidden courtyards of Santa Fe on a two-hour walking tour led by New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors guides. Daily tours depart at 10:15 a.m. from the museum’s main entrance, 113 Lincoln Ave. $15/free for children 17 and younger. Purchase tickets starting at 10 a.m. at the Spiegelberg Shop, adjacent to the main entrance. 476--5200 or santafewalkingtour.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES PALEO POINTS PROVE SOUTH TO NORTH MIGRATION!
Dr. Heather Smith presents a lecture in the Voices of the Past lecture series for Southwest Seminars. 6 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $15. 4662775 or southwestseminars. org.
TUESDAY ONSTAGE APPRENTICE COMMUNITY CONCERT
The Santa Fe Opera Apprentices perform a concert showcasing their talents, featuring various solo and ensemble works, including favorite opera arias and musical theater songs. 6:16-7 p.m., Four Seasons Resort, Rancho Encantado, 198 N.M. 592, Tesuque. Free. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: CARLOS MEDINA AND NOSOTROS
New Mexican musician Carlos Medina is a psychedelic Mariachi, whereas Nosotros is one of the most
recognizable Latin Bands in the Southwest. 6-8:45 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza Bandstand, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. santafebandstand.org.
GETTING OUT FIRST TUESDAY WHAT’S BLOOMING IN THE GARDEN TOUR
Join Ken and Susan Bower for an exploratory walk through the Orchard Garden and Ojo y Manos. Learn to identify plants currently in bloom and their unique characteristics. 9:30-11 a.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo (meet in the Welcome Ramada prior to the tour.) By admission. 4719103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
TUESDAY FAMILY MORNINGS
The interns are busy putting together fun handson activities for families to do on Tuesday mornings. Play in the garden, weed, plant, do art, and learn about plants, animals and northern New Mexico with us. 10-1:30 a.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo. By admission. 471-9103 orsantafebotanicalgarden.org.
SANTA FE FARMERS’ MARKET — TUESDAY DEL SUR
Committed to connecting local growers with the entire city of Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market is helping address food insecurity and lack of access to fresh, healthy food along the Airport Road corridor and throughout our growing community. Every Tuesday through Sept. 24, 3-6 p.m., lower-level parking lot, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, 4801 Beckner Road. Free. farmersmarketinstitute.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES ST. JOHN’S AFTERNOON SUMMER LECTURE SERIES
Eric O. Springsted presents a lecture, “Simone Weil on Having an Inner Life.” 6 p.m., Ault Evers Room, Meem Library, St. John’s College. Free. 984-6000.
TRAPPING THE MUSE: WRITING WORKSHOP
Use writing activities to find your own creative voice with professional writer and director Dusty McGowan. Tuesday nights from July 2-30. Participants must sign up for the whole series. 6-8 p.m., Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta. $60. 9881579 or meowwolf.com.
WEDNESDAY ONSTAGE “LA BOHEME”
Young and poor, and consumed with love, six Bohemians lead “charming and terrible lives” in 19th-century Paris. They taste the freedom and perils of a freelance economy, and brave epidemics of passion and jealousy, sorrow and loss. 8:30 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$320. 986-5900 or santafeopera. org.
LA EMI EMIARTE FLAMENCO
This thrilling and passionate season features La Emi with special guests Nevarez y Jose Encinias, acclaimed guitarist Kambiz Pakan, singer Manuel Tañe and guest appearances by singer Vicente Griego. Performances Wednesdays through Sundays beginning July 3 and ending September 1. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m., the Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr. $20-$50. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org. X One of the most influential bands to crash out of the punk movement of the late ’70s, the band is still going strong, with music as relevant today as it was then. Folk Uke opens the show. 7:30 p.m., The Bridge Patio outside Santa Fe Brewing Company, 37 Fire Place. $30 in advance/$35 at the door. 505-886-1251 or holdmyticket.com. .
YAYSAYER
An American experimental rock band from Brooklyn, formed in 2006, stops in Santa Fe to perform songs from its “Erotic Reruns” record. Dre Babinski, indie-pop solo act, known as Steady Holiday, opens the show. 8-11 p.m., Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $25-$30. 3956369 or meowwolf.com.
GETTING OUT BREAKFAST WITH O’KEEFFE: PALEONTOLOGY AT GHOST RANCH
A morning exploring and learning about paleontology discoveries at Ghost Ranch. 9-10 a.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Education Annex, 123 Grant Ave. $15/free for members. 946-1039 or okeffeemuseum.org.
JULY POTTER DEMONSTRATION SERIES: SHELDEN NUÑEZVELARDE
A descendant of O’Ha Montoya, a micaceous utilitarian potter of the plains and mountains surrounding Cimarron, Nuñez-Velarde follows a legacy of potters. Learn about the tradition of micaceous pottery, his process and see him work. 1-4 p.m., Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission/free for seniors with ID. 476-1269.
WEDNESDAY SANTA FE FARMERS’ MARKET
Vendors will also include a few of our talented artisans from the Sunday Railyard Artisans Market. There will be free educational presentations by seasoned vendors and other community members on topics related to farming, gardening, sustainability and food security. On opening day, there will be a presentation on backyard composting with worms. 3-6 p.m., Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. Free. The market runs through Sept. 25. Speaker lineup: farmersmarketinstitute.org.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND HOW TO USE IT
Learn how to effectively use Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to invite friends, clients and patrons into your world in an intriguing yet simple way. 5-8 p.m., Learning Center at Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $30-$45. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES ESTEBAN: THE AFRICAN SLAVE WHO EXPLORED AMERICA
Join Dennis Herrick for a lecture about the first African to step foot in the new world. This lecture gives Esteban full credit for his courage and skill as a linguist and cultural intermediary, trusted and respected by Indians from many tribes across the continent. Noon1 p.m., New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. Free; limited seating. 476-5200.
THURSDAY GETTING OUT PANCAKES ON THE PLAZA
From the deliciousness of the pancakes to the cool cars on display, from the toe-tapping music to the unique art show, Pancakes On The Plaza has something for everyone. Celebrate our nation’s birthday and help raise money for the Rotary Club of Santa Fe. $8 in advance at many local banks/$10 at the gate. pancakesontheplaza.com.
COMMUNITY DAY AT THE GARDEN
Celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family at the Botanical Garden! See what is in bloom and enjoy a peaceful Independence Day amid the garden. No pets except service animals. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo. Free to NM residents and students with ID. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
CITY OF SANTA FE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Live music, food trucks, bounce houses and other activities will lead into the fireworks. The Kiwanis Club presents an exciting production featuring all kinds of high-flying, eye-popping fireworks. Entertainment, 6 p.m. and fireworks 9:30 p.m., the park at Santa Fe Place, 4250 Cerrillos Road. Free. santafenm.gov.
4TH OF JULY HOMETOWN CELEBRATION
Enjoy three days of music in Taos. This year’s event starts with a free concert headlined by War and Ozomatli on Thursday, July 4. Gates open at 3:30 p.m., with performances starting at 4:30 p.m. The concert will be followed by a fireworks show. On Friday, July 5, gates open at 4:30 p.m. for a concert from Jake Shimabukuro and Lake Street Dive. On July 6, The Mavericks and Los Lobos perform, with Max Gomez opening the show at 6:30 p.m. Picnics, lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, and there will be food and drink vendors on-site. All events take place at Kit Carson Park, 211 Paseo de Pueblo Norte, Taos. $59 weekend pass for the two ticketed concerts. taos.org.
FRIDAY ONSTAGE “THE PEARL FISHERS”
Bizet’s first stage success is set in ancient times on the shores of Ceylon, where Zurga, ruler of the pearl fishers, is reunited with his long-lost comrade Nadir. Their friendship duet recounts a mutual passion for the heavenly Leïla. Both men renounced her to save their friendship, but her unexpected return soon traps them again in the snares of love. 8:30 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $42$275. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
FLIP THE SCRIPT WITH WISE FOOL’S BUST! PERFORMANCES
Wise Fool New Mexico’s 16th annual BUST! Intensive for women, trans and gender non-binary folks, presents an inspiring and daring circus theater showcase, featuring partner acrobalance, trapeze, aerial fabric, stilt-walking, clowning, physical theater and more. 7 p.m., Wise Fool 1131 Siler Road. $10-$15. 992-2588 or wisefoolnewmexico.org.