Family calendar
Sunday, July 16
PEACE PETS AT THE LIBRARY: Meet rescued exotic animals and learn about the care they need at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; free Summer Reading Program event. For more information, call 505-955-6837. “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Disney’s animated film comes to life on stage with Pandemonium Productions’ presentation of the classic musical at 2 p.m. the James A. Little Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Call 505-982-3327. For more information, visit www.pandemioniumprod.org. Shows continue July 21-23. FAMILIES MAKE HISTORY WORKSHOP: Learn how to paint with the natural dye cochineal during this event from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave.; by museum admission. “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING”: Monte del Sol Charter School, 4158 Walking Rain Road, 505-982-5225. Santa Fe Shakespeare Society presents the Bard’s comedy; 6 p.m.; $15 to $20 suggested donation; sfshakespeare.org, 505-490-6271, Fridays through Sundays through Aug. 13. FOLK ART MARKET FAMILY DAY: Museum Hill; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $15. Children under 16 get in free.
Monday, July 17
NATURE PLAYTIMES: Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos to explore the natural world from 10 to 11 a.m. Each Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity; no charge; 3540 Orange St.; call 505-662-0460.
Tuesday, July 18
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. SANTA FE BANDSTAND: On the Plaza; summer concert series: Consuelo Luz, 6 p.m.; Carrie Rodriguez, 7:30 p.m.; no charge.
Wednesday, July 19
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. 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 fourth grade 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; santafefarmersmarket.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; 505-9552828. 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: West, Kott & McDowell, 6:30 p.m.; Pleasure Pilots, 7:45 p.m.; no charge. MUSIC ON THE HILL: St. John’s College, 1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca, 505-984-6199. Outdoor concert series; Maqueque & Jane Bunett, 6 p.m.; no charge. FAMILY NIGHT AT THE OPERA: The Golden Cockerel, 301 Opera Drive, 505-986-5900, 800-280-4654; Rimsky-Korsakov’s whimsical Russian fantasy; 8:30 p.m. Family night: $25, children $12, tickets available at the box office.
Thursday, July 20
FREE ADMISSION TO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, offers free admission to children under 16 every Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more for children ages 2 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837. SANTA FE BANDSTAND: On the Plaza; summer concert series: Terri True Review, 6 p.m.; Billy D & the Hoodoos, 7:15 p.m.; no charge.
Friday, July 21
GARDEN SPROUTS: Stories and hands-on activities for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver from 9 to 10 a.m., weather permitting; sponsored by the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Railyard Park Conservancy. Meet at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 725 Camino Lejo; $5 suggested donation; free to members and children under 12. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents its “Build a Better World” reading program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 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 is a repeat of the Wednesday session.) This program is free but requires registration. STORY TIME: Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers for stories, songs and crafts at the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, 11:30 a.m. ALL AGES CHESS: The Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, 14 Avenida Torreon, presents a chess program from 3 to 5 p.m. All players under 12 must have parental permission. “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Disney’s animated film comes to life on stage with Pandemonium Productions’ presentation of the classic musical at 7 p.m. the James A. Little Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Call 505-982-3327. For more information, visit www.pandemioniumprod.org. TALL PAUL MAGIC: The Santa Fe Public Library presents a party with a magic show at 10:30 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, and 2:30 p.m. at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St. This free event is part of the Summer Reading Program. For more information, call the Southside Branch at 505-955-2820 or the La Farge Branch at 505-955-4863. SANTA FE BANDSTAND: On the Plaza; summer concert series: Chango, 6 p.m.; Black Pearl Band, 7:15 p.m.; no charge.
Saturday, July 22
SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET: 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. SAND DAY SATURDAYS: A free program for toddlers and preschoolers accompanied by their parents, 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Aug. 12, hosted by the Railyard Park Conservancy, 505-316-3596. TALL PAUL MAGIC: The Santa Fe Public Library presents a party with a magic show 2:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, or 11:30 a.m. at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St. This free event is part of the Summer Reading Program. For more information, call the Southside Branch at 505-955-2820 or the La Farge Branch at 505-955-4863. “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Disney’s animated film comes to life on stage with Pandemonium Productions’ presentation of the classic musical at 2 p.m. the James A. Little Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Call 505-982-3327. For more information, visit www.pandemioniumprod.org. SANTA FE BANDSTAND: On the Plaza; summer concert series: Higher Ground, 6 p.m.; Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, 7:15 p.m.; no charge.
Sunday, July 23
TALL PAUL MAGIC: The Santa Fe Public Library presents a party with a magic show at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; free Summer Reading Program event. For more information, call 505-9556837. “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Disney’s animated film comes to life on stage with Pandemonium Productions’ presentation of the classic musical at 2 p.m. the James A. Little Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Call 505-982-3327. For more information, visit www.pandemioniumprod.org. Shows continue July 21-23.