CALENDAR

FRIDAY ONSTAGE

AFTERNOON CONCERT Pianist Charles Lieou performs Schubert: “Sonata in B-flat, D960.” 12:10-1 p.m., Junior Common Room, Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College. Free. 984-6000.

TGIF CONCERT Scott and Johanna Hogell-Darsee perform Medieval Ballads from Scandinavia, France and Scotland. 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544.

GETTING OUT

RARE AND REMARKABLE KATSINA DOLLS Katsina dolls — colorful, elaborately decorated cottonwood carvings of Native American spirit beings — are more than beautiful works of art. They are educational tools created to teach young Hopi Indian women about their religion. Exhibition opening, 5 p.m., Adobe Gallery, 221 Canyon Road. Free. info@adobegallery.com.

CLOSING RECEPTION:

THAIS MATHER | RECKLESS ABANDON As Thais Mather’s critically acclaimed solo exhibition, Reckless Abandon, approaches its closing date, join her for a final public engagement. Light refreshments will be served. Reckless Abandon runs through Feb. 10. Closing reception, 5 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 982-8111.

THE PHYSICS AND NATURE OF PERCEPTION, DEMONSTRATED THROUGH HOLOGRAPHY

A winter laser talk with pioneers of holography Rebecca Deem and Fred Unterseher, who will speak on the art and science of their decadeslong careers in holography. The presentations will be followed by a discussion and Q&A. View stunning works of holography prior to the lecture. 6:30 p.m., Jemez Rooms, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. Free. bioculturasantafe.com.

GARDEN SPROUTS PREK ACTIVITIES Join us in our outdoor classroom for a handson program for 3-5-year-olds and their caregiver. Listen to a book, and participate in interactive nature- and garden-related activities. Friday mornings, 10-11 a.m., weather permitting, Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $5/free for members. 471-9103.

FIRST FRIDAY ART ACTIVITY

Join us in the galleries to create your own drawings while exploring the use of color in modern artwork. All ages welcome. 5-7 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. Free for families. 946-1000.

A/V CLUB: A SPACE PROGRAM — A TOM SACHS FILM

Internationally acclaimed artist Tom Sachs takes us on an intricately handmade journey to the red planet, providing audiences with an intimate, first-person look into his studio and methods. The film is both a piece of art in its own right and a recording of Sachs’ historic piece, Space Program 2.0: MARS, which opened at New York’s Park Avenue Armory in 2012. 6-7:30 p.m., SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta. $5/free for members and students. 989-1199 or sitesantafe. org.

WILD SPIRIT WOLF SANCTUARY

Gather the kids and head out for a presentation by one of our knowledgeable handlers and a special appearance by one of our ambassador wolves. We will answer any questions you may have about wolves and you will have the chance to meet our ambassador. 3:30 p.m., Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. Free. 955-2828.

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM

Spend an evening touring the museum and hear lives blues music performed by Dos Gatos. 5-7 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission/free for N.M. residents with I.D. 476-5072.

FIRST FRIDAY ART CHATS

Celebrating the 100-year history of the museum, volunteer guides present 15-minute popup talks prompting conversations about the architecture of the building and art in the collection. 6-7 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission/ free for N.M. residents with I.D. 476-5072.

GUARDIANS PRESENTS MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR

Join us for Mountainfilm on Tour in Santa Fe with culturally rich and visually inspiring films presented by WildEarth Guardians. The selections will appeal to people from all walks of life who enjoy thrilling imagery combined with thoughtful storytelling. 7 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts

Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $17. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.

“PURE LAND: A TRUE STORY OF THREE LIVES, THREE CULTURES AND THE SEARCH FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH”

Author Annette McGivney talks about and reads from her new book, the story of the most brutal murder in the history of the Grand Canyon, and how McGivney’s quest to investigate the victim’s life and death wound up guiding the author through her own life-threatening crisis. 6:30 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226. FEBRUARY NIGHT SKY SHOW Discover and identify objects visible in our night sky this month and enjoy their beauty on our planetarium dome. 7-8 p.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.

BOOKS/LECTURES THE PHILOSOPHICAL HITCHCOCK: VERTIGO AND THE ANXIETIES OF UNKNOWINGNESS

In the annual Steiner Lecture, Robert Pippin discusses Hitchcock’s films and the human condition, and will explore the philosophical presuppositions and implications of this depiction, showing several scenes to explore why he seems to think we are in such a situation and why it becomes ever more difficult in late modern, advanced societies. 7:30 p.m., Great Hall at Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College. Free. 984-6000.

SATURDAY GETTING OUT THE OPERA BREAKFAST SERIES: PUCCINI’S “TOSCA”

The Opera Breakfast series presents lecturer Robert Glick on Puccinni’s “Tosca,” scheduled for broadcast at the Lensic later in the day. Coffees, teas, pastries and quiches may be purchased from 8:00 am. No reservations needed. 9:30 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. $5. 988-4226.

THE MET LIVE IN HD: “TOSCA”

In this new production, Sir David McVicar presents Puccini’s tragic opera and offers a splendid backdrop for extraordinary singing. Sonya Yoncheva stars as the title prima donna alongside Vittorio Grigolo and Bryn Terfel. Andris Nelsons conducts this extravagant opera. Sung in Italian. Two screenings, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $22-$28. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.

THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT TRAINING EVENT

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a four-day event that engages birdwatchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations around the world. Learn how the count works, how to spot birds and more. 10:30 a.m.- noon, Santa Fe REI, 500 Market St. Free. 982-3557 or rei. com. SANTA FE OPERA: OPERA MAKES SENSE Experience the world of opera through the senses in this free series. Created for children ages 3 to 5, Opera Makes Sense introduces children to opera through dance, art, movement, song, costumes and scenery. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. Free. RSVP: 946-2404 or oms@santafeopera.org.

THE CULTURAL POWER OF NATIVE ART SERIES

Join us as we celebrate the work of Frank Buffalo Hyde (Onondoga/Nez Perce), starting with the screening of the film “Basquiat,” followed by a talk by Hyde discussing the ways JeanMichel Basquiat influenced his own work. 1-3 p.m., Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission. 476-1269.

FEATURE FILM: “BLACK HOLES” Voyage through the galaxies in search of answers to explain the riddles of black holes! 2 p.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.

BOOKS/LECTURES

BOOK DONATION DAY Drop off your books in good condition for sale or collection. We will also take CDs, DVDs and audiobooks on CD. Please, no manuals, VHS cassettes or materials in poor condition. 9 a.m., Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, Eldorado. Free. 466-7323. ™ FIND COMPLETE CALENDAR LISTINGS AT JOURNALNORTH.COM