Wednesday, July 5

CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: The Santa Fe Children’s Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents its “Build a Better World” reading program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Kids going into kindergarten to grade four are invited to hear stories and join in crafts, games and other activities related to the theme. Older students and parents are welcome to be assistants. This program is free but requires registration. For more information, call 505-466-7323. EVENING FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. through Sept. 27; santafe farmersmarket.com, 505-983-4098. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. FAMILY NIGHT AT THE OPERA: The Santa Fe Opera presents Die Fledermaus, Johann Strauss’ frothy Viennese operetta, at 8:30 p.m., 301 Opera Drive, 800-280-4654; santafeopera.org/operas-and-ticketing. Family night: $30 for first two adults; $50 for additional adults; ages 6-22 $15; tickets available at the box office. FLAMENCO EN VIVO: Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, 505-476-1200. Guitarist Ronaldo Baca; held in conjunction with the exhibit Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico; 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 5; by museum admission. SANTA FE BANDSTAND: On the Plaza; summer concert series begins: Acoustic Son Huasteco trio Lone Piñon, 6 p.m.; conjunto band Max Baca y Los Texmaniacs, 7:15 p.m.; no charge.