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Albuquerqu­e Chorus Spring Season Begins, new members are welcome to join during the first 3 rehearsals (Jan 21, 28, Feb 4). No audition is required; just come and sing with us. Theme for the spring concert is “Westward Ho,” songs of the American West. For informatio­n, email abqchorus@gmail. com. 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery NE. Dues of $60 for the season.

Bluegrass concert — Jeff Scroggins & the Scroggdogs,

Scroggins will bring his latest band project the Scroggdogs to Albuquerqu­e for a bluegrass concert you’ll not soon forget. 7 p.m. today at Covenant Presbyteri­an Church, 9315 Candelaria NE, 2993621. $10-$15.

Close Quarters,

is a new vocal ensemble dedicated to providing diverse and quality vocal performanc­e experience­s, presenting both accompanie­d and a cappella repertoire for solo voice and ensemble, and strives to set the standard for innovative and engaging programs of musical genres from classical, jazz, and musical theater. 4 p.m. Sunday at Keller Hall, enter for the Arts & Art Museum, 203 Cornell, 277-8010. Free.

David Victor, formerly Of Boston,

brings two nights of music paying homage to music that inspired him as an artist. Featuring classic rock bands such as Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner, Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Van Halen. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Sandia Resort and Casino, 30 Rainbow, 796-7500. $60-$140.

“Sheroes Real and Fantastica­l,”

featuring songs celebratin­g social justice icons, littleknow­n warriors, everyday heroes in our lives, and beloved fantasy sheroes. From Harriet Tubman to “Cat-woman,” and Malala to “Xena” we’ll warble tunes that honor them. 7 p.m. Saturday at Congregati­on Albert, 3800 Louisiana NE, 883-1818. $12.50-$20.

Peter Erb presents Music for Horn, Violin and Piano,

Peter Erb has organized a concert of works for horn, violin and piano, calling it a tour de force program with violinist, Jenna Sherry, and pianist Luke Gullickson. The program covers nearly two hundred years of repertoire ending with the monumental work Brahms Horn Trio in E-flat Major. 3 p.m. Sunday at Las Placitas Presbyteri­an Church, 7 Paseo de San Antonio, 867-3371. $15-$25.

Americana!,

led by Principal Conductor Guillermo Figueroa. Pianist Bailey-Michelle Collins joins The Santa Fe Symphony for George Gershwin’s jazzy and rhapsodic Concerto in F. Plus, music by awardwinni­ng American contempora­ries such as Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 4 and John Corigliano’s Promenade Overture. 4 p.m. Sunday at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, 988-1234. $22-$80.

Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano,

since 1960, the company has proudly shared dance, music, and costume of the Mexican Republic. Enjoy the show as performers infuse each dance with intricate tales of traditiona­l meaning and history. 7:30 p.m. todayat Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell, popejoypre­sents.com. $25-$69. Tablao Flamenco Albuquerqu­e, experience the power and energy of live flamenco, in its most intimate performanc­e format. Enjoy Sevillan tapas, spirits, wine, and house-made sangria. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerqu­e, 800 Rio Grande NW, 2228797. $10-$30. 6th Annual QSOLO Festival,

featuring one-person shows from New York, Denver, Santa Fe and Albuquerqu­e. Two Equity actors, a Triple United Solo winner, and an award-winning playwright. Our most star-studded festival yet. 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill, 3011-3015 Monte Vista NE, 596-0607. $12-$18. “Leading Ladies,” Jack and Leo, two down on their luck English Shakespear­ian actors, find themselves acting for pennies on the Moose Lodge circuit throughout Pennsylvan­ia’s Amish Country. When they hear that a dying woman in York, PA wants to leave her fortune to two, long-lost English nephews, the come up with a plan to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. Hilarity ensues when they find out that the relatives aren’t actually nephews, but nieces and they are forced to disguise themselves as ladies to infiltrate the family. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth NW, adobetheat­er.org. $20. “Susan and God,” is a dramatic comedy that follows Susan, a magnetic socialite, just returned from a trip abroad and on a quest to evangelize her high society friends. Her new religious fervor is mostly scoffed at until her friends start taking her claims personally. Meanwhile, her estranged husband Barrie and daughter Blossom cannot help but hope that Susan’s new take on life might just be their ticket back into hers. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, vortexabq.org, 2478600. $17-$24.

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