THE WEEKEND
A quick guide to fun in the North Friday JUST FOR FUN
The Metamorphics
San Miguel Chapel, 401 Old Santa Fe Trail, 505-983-3974
The poetry of Federico García Lorca, performed by vocalist Fernando Barros, guitarist Tito Rios, percussionist Brian Nelson, violinist Juan Aniceto and translator/narrator Melissa Moore; 8 p.m.; doors 7:30 p.m.; $15 at brownpapertickets.com, eventbrite.com and at the door. #Dont4get2Laugh
Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave., 505-466-5528
A night of stand-up comedy in support of the Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter; Scotty Goff, Zach Abeyta and Virginia Gonzales; 7 p.m.; $10 in advance at dont4get2laugh.com.
Mondo Mundo World Dance Festival Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta, 505-982-8309
Including tango-fusion dance duo Mike Garcia and Elli Hindmarch, Kalani Hawn’s group Hui Aloha, burlesque company Zircus Erotique and a folklórico group from Aspen Santa Fe Ballet program; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $20; nmdancecoalition.org/ events or brownpapertickets. com/event/4300403; proceeds benefit the Dance Coalition student scholarship program. Glass-blowing demonstrations
Blue Rain Gallery, 544 S. Guadalupe St., 505-954-9902
Artists Preston Singletary and Dan Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
THE ARTS
Native Cinema Showcase 2019
New Mexico History Museum Auditorium, 113 Lincoln Ave.
1 p.m.: Future Focused Shorts (eight films), 3 p.m.: panel discussion, State of the Art Conversation, 7 p.m.: Mahiganiec (Baby Wolf) and Sgaawaay K’uuna (Edge of the Knife); screenings through Sunday, no charge; visit swaia.org for updates.
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts openings
108 Cathedral Place, 888-922-4242 Sámi Intervention/Dáidda Gážada, narrative video/installation depicting cultural connections with the indigenous peoples of Norway, Sweden and northern Finland; Reconciliation, group show of works recognizing elimination of the Fiesta de Santa
Fe’s La Entrada pageant; Visual Voices: Contemporary Chickasaw Art, group show; Experimental Expression: Printmaking at IAIA, 1963-1980, works from the Tubis Print Collection; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m.
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian Benefit Sale
704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, 505-9824636
Annual sale of Southwest Native jewelry, basketry, ceramics and other goods; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; no charge; shuttle service available from First Baptist Church, 1605 Old Pecos Trail.
Saturday THE ARTS
IM: EDGE 2019 at Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St., 800-777-2489
Indian Market group show of contemporary works; this year’s theme, Honoring the Strength and Resilience of Native Women; on view 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
98th Annual Indian Market Downtown Plaza and surrounding streets A national gathering of nearly 1,000 Native artists offering contemporary and traditional works; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; music and dances, including Robert Tree Cody (8:30 a.m.) and Louie Gonnie (9:30 and 10:30 a.m.); details at swaia.org. Free Indian Market Show Scottish Rite Center, 463 Paseo de Peralta Honor the Elders & Respect the Artists, the theme for this event boasting more than 200 Native potters, jewelers, basket-makers, beadworkers and other artisans;
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 505-670-5918, indians@nets.com. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum family program 217 Johnson St., 505-946-1000
Create artwork inspired by works by the late designer Alexander Girard; held in collaboration with the Museum of International Folk Art; geared toward families with children ages 4 to 12; 2 to 4 p.m.; no charge; register at okeeffemuseum.org/ events.
Sunday JUST FOR FUN
Allan Houser Sculpture Gardens open house
26 Haozous Road, 505-471-1528 Self-guided tours of the estate and gallery and the launch of Haozous Place education facility, with tours of Treasures of the Archives and History Center exhibit; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; tours celebrating the launch of Haozous Place; call 505-4717409 for information; no charge. An International Spectrum of Piano Music by Women
Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail, 505-983-9455
A benefit concert held in support of the Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families, performed by Mary Jane Cope, Lauryn Bomse and Dove Woeltjen; 2 p.m.; $10 suggested donation at the door. “Julesworks Follies”
Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave., 505-466-5528
The 59th edition of the variety show of local talent features skits, stand-up comedy and live music; 7 to 9 p.m.; $5, jeancocteaucinema.com.
Joy Harjo
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, 108 Cathedral Place, 888-922-4242 The U.S. poet laureate reads from her new collection An American Sunrise, as well as from her other books, Conflict Resolution and Crazy Brave; 1 to 3 p.m.; no charge.