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FRIDAY SUNDAY
ONSTAGE SANTA FE OPERA: “MADAME BUTTERFLY”
Puccini’s famous opera takes the title character from child bride to strong young mother and her ultimate return to her culture’s code of honor. 8:30 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
“AGES OF THE MOON”
Sam Shepard’s gruff and funny play in which two old friends, reunited by mutual desperation, reflect and bicker over bourbon on ice until 50 years of love, friendship and rivalry are put to the test at the barrel of a gun. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $25. nmactorslab. com or brownpapertickets. com.
“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME”
Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself in the middle of a murder mystery. When he comes under suspicion, Christopher is determined to find the murderer. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $15$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
“THE SWEETEST SWING IN BASEBALL”
Artist Dana’s last art show was a disaster, her boyfriend leaves her and, after attempting suicide, she ends up in a mental ward. She tries to convince doctors she’s crazy by taking on the personality of troubled baseball star Darryl Strawberry. 7:30 p.m., Studio Center (formerly Warehouse 21), 1614 Paseo De Peralta. $25. 438.6078 or brownpapertickets.com.
“GREASE”
Pandemonium Productions presents one of America’s best-loved musicals featuring Santa Fe’s youth performers. 7 p.m., James A Little Theatre, the NM School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road. $8-$12. 982-3327.
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: THE LONG GONE AND THE PLEASURE PILOTS
Americana, blues, rock, jazz and R&B. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 9866054 or santafebandstand.org.
TGIF CONCERT
Elaine Wang Meyerhoffer and Richard Bentley perform music, “East in West” and Chinese songs. 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544.
“100 YEARS OF MUSIC HISTORY”
The Acequia Madre Children’s Little Theater will be performing “100 Years of Music History,” a play written and performed by children ages 8-12 who learned in summer camp about musical instruction, dance, voice, script writing, set building and history research. Today, 7 p.m, and Saturday, 3 p.m., Acequia Madre School, 700 Acequia Madre St. Free.
BEING YOURSELF: ACTING AUDITIONS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
Screen Actors Guild actress Ava Del Cielo and award-winning director Jesse Littlebird will guide participants through mock television and film casting auditions. All ages welcome. 6-10 p.m., Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $50. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
GETTING OUT SUMMER READING PARTY WITH MAGICIAN CODY LANDSTROM
Celebrate the summer of reading and fun with a free entertaining magic show, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr., 955-2828; and again, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Oliver La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St., 955-4863.
COMMUNITY IN ACTION: A COLLABORATION WITH THE SANTA FE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
An educational arts program and community celebration featuring an evening of art and music and an outdoor screening of “Day Without a Mexican,” with filmmaker Sergio Arau in person. 5-10 p.m., Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club, Zona Location, 6600 Valentine Way. Free. 982-1338 or ccasantafe. org.
ARTIST RECEPTION: ELUID MARTINEZ
The artist will talk about his work and more. 4 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.
MOON HIKE
Learn interesting lunar facts and folklore, and get close-up views of the moon through our spotting scope. 7 p.m., Cerrillos Hills State Park, a half-mile north of Cerrillos village, County Road 59. $5/free with a valid New Mexico State Parks pass. 474-0196.
ANNUAL FIESTAS DE TAOS Today through Sunday, with music, food and vendors on the Taos Plaza.
Festivities officially begin today with the Fiesta Mass and Procession at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 5:30 p.m., followed by the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. Saturday’s events include the Children’s Parade at 11 a.m. and the family-friendly Gran Baile at 8 p.m. On Sunday, there’s the 11 a.m. Historical Parade; closing ceremonies are at 7 p.m. Free. taos.org.
SATURDAY ONSTAGE SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: HAYDN — 7 LAST WORDS
The Orion String Quartet performs Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross.” 5 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $41-53. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS”
Rossini’s comedic opera has been updated to the early 20th century, with a heroine who is a clever aviatrix, ready to save the day. 8:30 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
“AGES OF THE MOON” See Friday listing for more info.
7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $25. nnactorslab. com or brownpapertickets. com.
“GREASE”
See Friday listing for more info. 7 p.m., James A Little Theatre, NM School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road. $8-$12. 982-3327.
“THE SWEETEST SWING IN BASEBALL” See Friday listing for more info.
7:30 p.m., Studio Center (formerly Warehouse 21), 1614 Paseo De Peralta. $25. .438.6078 orbrownpapertickets.com.
“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME” See Friday listing for more info.
7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $15-$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org
MAGIC GIANT
LA-based Magic Giant has been thrilling growing crowds with its upbeat, passionate indie-folk and mass dancealongs. Albuquerque band Lindy Vision opens the show. 7 p.m., Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo De Peralta. Free. ampconcerts.org.
SANTA FE BANDSTAND ON THE SOUTHSIDE: JENNY AND THE MEXICATS
Based in Spain, but with members from around the world, the band has become a Facebook sensation with its blends of genre and culture. Ley
Line opens. 6 p.m., Swan Park, Jaguar Dr. Free. 9866054 or santafebandstand.org.
S. CAREY
Wisconsin singer/songwriter S. Carey performs music from his third album, “Hundred Acres.” H.C. McEntire opens. 7-10:30 p.m., Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $15 in advance/$18 day of the show. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
“100 YEARS OF MUSIC HISTORY”
The Acequia Madre Children’s Little Theater will be performing “100 Years of Music History,” a play written and performed by children ages 8-12. 3 p.m., Acequia Madre School, 700 Acequia Madre St. Free.
GETTING OUT FAMILY PROGRAM: HAND-DRAWN MAPS
Kids can explore the tradition of drawing a map by hand at this fun family event! 9:30 a.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. Free for families. 946-1000.
¡VIVA MEXICO!
Celebrate the music, culture, food and art of Mexico. Listen to mariachis, shop in our Mercado and eat delicious food. Our shared histories and cross-cultural influences are undeniable at ¡Viva Mexico! Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, La Cienega. $6-$8/free for children 12 and younger. 471-2261 or golondrinas.org.
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS GUILD
Artists from Santa Fe and the surrounding area will sell their handcrafted works. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cathedral Park, 131 Cathedral Pl. Free. 473.5590 or artsandcraftsguild.org.
MUSHROOM CULTIVATION WORKSHOP
Learn to grow a variety of mushrooms in your own home. Chris Kerns will share his knowledge in a thorough, step-by-step explanation of mushroomgrowing from both spores and existing specimens. Discover mushroom species that can be found and foraged in NM. 10 a.m.noon, Railyard Community Room, 701 Callejon. Free. RSVP: shannon@railyardpark.org or 316-3596.
CANYON ROAD CREATIVES OPEN HOUSE
Sister galleries form & concept and Zane Bennett Contemporary Art, which share a space in the Railyard District, have launched an international hub for highly unconventional arts workshops. Learn about upcoming workshops from the instructors, participate in colorful art activities and enjoy delicious refreshments. Noon, Canyon Road Creatives, 826 Canyon Road. Free. 982-8111.
STORYTELLING WITH JOE HAYES
Storyteller Joe Hayes returns with tales of the greater Southwest. Bring a chair or blanket for seating on the museum grounds. Saturday and Sunday, 7-8 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org.
SUMMER READING PARTY WITH MAGICIAN CODY LANDSTROM
Celebrate the summer of reading and fun with a entertaining magic show, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. Free. 955-2828.
ANNUAL FIESTAS DE TAOS
Saturday’s events begin with the Children’s Parade at 11 a.m., which will be followed by live music performances on the Plaza and the familyfriendly Gran Baile at 8 p.m. Taos Plaza, N. Plaza, Taos. Free. taos.org.
ONSTAGE SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: BEETHOVEN & SCHUBERT
Schubert’s final string quartet comes
to glorious life at these performances, along with Beethoven’s “Quintet for Piano & Winds” and two Chôros by Brazilian master Villa-Lobos. 6 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $66-$90. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
See Friday listing for more info. 2 p.m., James A Little Theatre, NM School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road. $8-$12. 982-3327.
2 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $25. nmactorslab. com or brownpapertickets.com.
Flamenco artists aged 5-18 take the stage Sunday afternoons with performances by EmiArteFlamenco’s youth company, Flamenco Youth de Santa Fe, accompanied by guitarist Chuscales and singer Vicente Griego. 2 p.m., Benitez Cabaret, The Lodge of Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr. $15-$20. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org. See Friday listing for more info. 4 p.m., Studio Center (formerly Warehouse 21), 1614 Paseo De Peralta. $25. 438.6078 or brownpapertickets.com.
See Friday listing for more info. 2 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $15-25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
NEW MEXICO JAZZ FESTIVAL: DAVE GRUSIN Preview of the documentary “Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time,” followed by Grusin live in concert. 2 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $25-$45. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
A benefit concert to raise awareness about the work of the SF Dreamers Project. Featured performers include Nosotros, Impulse Groove Foundation and Zay Santos, plus many more, with guest speakers, food trucks and loads of information. 6:30-9 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free, but donations appreciated. santafedreamersproject.org.
GETTING OUT
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS GUILD 10 a.m.5 p.m., Cathedral Park, 131 Cathedral Pl. Free. 473.5590 or artsandcraftsguild.org.
See Saturday listing for more info. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, La Cienega. $6-$8/free for children 12 and younger. 471-2261 or golondrinas.org. Celebrate the summer of reading and fun with a entertaining magic show. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Santa
Fe Public Library, 145 Washington Ave. Free. 955-6837.
7-8 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org.
Sunday’s events will feature an 11 a.m. Historical Parade. Closing ceremonies are at 7 p.m., Taos Plaza, N. Plaza, Taos. taos.org.
RETHINKING HIGHER EDUCATION IN NEW MEXICO Dr. Richard Bailey, president of Northern New Mexico College, addresses communitybased learning opportunities that meet the educational, cultural and economic needs of the region. 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
MONDAY ONSTAGE
10-11 a.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Free. santafechambermusic.com.
6 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $66$90. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
GETTING OUT
INTRO TO NOSE WORK A six-week training class that is a fun search-and-scent activity for dogs and people. Handlers learn what a dog looks like while searching for treats and when they find them, and how odor moves in a room simply by watching the dogs. Classes run every Monday, 6 p.m., Santa Fe Animal Shelter, 100 Caja de Rio Road. $200. Registration: 983-4309 ext. 1610 or sfhumanesociety.org.
TUESDAY ONSTAGE
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: VONSATTEL PIANO Festival newcomer Gilles Vonsattel presents a fascinating recital that includes one of Schumann’s most passionate and challenging works, the “Fantasie in C Major.” Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $27-$31. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
Continually testing the limits of human physicality, the internationally recognized dance troupe Pilobolus returns. 8 p.m., Lensic Perfrming Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $36-$94. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org. THE ALBUQUERQUE JAZZ ORCHESTRA A night of sonic poetry and jazz. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 986-6054 or santafebandstand.org.
singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader and occasional actor performs songs from his album, “Complicated Game.” 7:30 p.m., Taos Mesa Brewing patio, 20 ABC Mesa Road, El Prado. $23 in advance/$25 day of show. 505-886-1251 or holdmyticket.com. SUMMER 2018 ARTS ALIVE Free hands-on workshops for ages 3-103. Learn Huichol beading. Sessions run on the hour, ever hour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 476-1200.
The Santa Fe Garden Club hosts its 79th event. Guests visit four beautiful, seldom seen properties each week in this event showcasing unique Santa Fe architecture and high desert gardens. Bus leaves at noon from Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $85. 660-2393 or santafegardenclub.org. The Santa Fe Chapter of The National Organization for Women continues its film series with a documentary about Wilma Mankiller, her life and legacy, including a Q&A after the film. 7 p.m., Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $8-$11. 982-1338 or ccasantafe. org.
WEDNESDAY ONSTAGE
NEW MEXICO JAZZ FESTIVAL: CHARLES MCPHERSON QUARTET For more than 50 years, saxophonist Charles McPherson has been one of the most expressive and highly regarded voices in jazz. 7:30 p.m., SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta. $30-$35. 1-877-466-3404 or holdmyticket.com. Walter Braunfels’s twocello “String Quintet,” composed during World War II, engages the listener with its dark and sonorous harmonies, while Dvorák’s “Piano Trio No. 4, ‘Dumky,’” recalls the Slavic folksongs. 6 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $380-$77. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
Americana, folk, indie and bluegrass. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 986-6054 or santafebandstand.org.
See Saturday listing for more info. 8:30 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
Artist performs songs from his album “Complicated Game.” 7:30 p.m., The Bridge patio, 37 Fire Place. $23 in advance/$25 day of show. 505-886-1251 or holdmyticket.com.
Americana, folk, indie and bluegrass. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 986-6054 or santafebandstand.org.
Calle 66 closes out the Music on the Hill series with salsa and Latin flair. 6-8 p.m., St. John’s College lawm, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. The Santa Fe Pick-Up will pick up passengers in front of the Lamy building at 413 Old Santa Fe Trail. 9846118 or sjc.edu.
GETTING OUT
TRADITIONAL PUEBLO COOKING: HOW TO COOK IN A HORNO Norma Naranjo will demonstrate how to use and start the horno, as well as guide you through the process of making various authentic dishes. 10 a.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $110-$125. 471-9013 or santafebotanicalgarden. org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
LOO’K CLOSER: ART TALK AT LUNCHTIME
A member of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s curatorial department will lead an insightful 15-minute discussion of a work of art currently on exhibit. 12:30-12:45 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. By admission. 946-1000.
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: BEETHOVEN SEPTET The music is gay and bubbly, powerful and virtuosic. It’s paired with Alexander Goehr’s fantasia on a poem by Theodore Roethke. Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $27-$31. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org. Santa Fe Opera artists perform a wide-ranging repertory of cabaret music. 3 p.m., Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. Free. 9865955 or santafeopera.org.
Unique concert performance of strings and electronics. 6-7 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $10. 476-5072.
“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME” See Saturday listing for more info. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas. $15-$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: BAYOU SECO AND LONE PIÑON Cajun and bluegrass, along with classic New Mexican music and cumbia. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 986-6054 or santafebandstand.org.
GETTING OUT
SUMMER 2018 ARTS ALIVE Free hands-on workshops for ages 3-103. Learn Huichol beading. Sessions run on the hour, ever hour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 476-1200.
BOOKS/LECTURES
THOMAS PARRIE: INDIGENOUS WRITER IN RESIDENCE LECTURE AND RECEPTION Thomas Parrie presents his current collection of short stories. The project “Aztec Sandwiches” is a semi-autobiographical tale of an extended family’s quirks, adventures, victories and defeats through a humorous and often surreal narrative that is a testament to cultural survival. A reception to meet the artist will take place immediately following the presentation. Free. 5-7 p.m., Eric S. Dobkin Boardroom, School for Advanced Research, 660 Garcia St. 954-7237.