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COFFEE HOUSES
albuquerque Solid Grounds
Coffeehouse, The Flyin’ A’s play a unique blend of folk, country, ballads, “Texified” jazz and Southern blues. 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE, 293-9673. Free.
CONCERTS
albuquerque 13th Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival: Charles McPherson Quartet, saxophonist Charles McPherson has been one of the most expressive and highly regarded voices in jazz. His rich musical style, rooted in the blues and bebop, has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners. Joining McPherson for this concert will be Jeb Patton, piano; David Wong, bass; and Chuck McPherson, on drums. 8 p.m. Thursday at the Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 232-9868. $30-$35 .
13th Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival: Ranky
Tanky is a Charleston, S.C.-based quintet that performs the timeless music of Gullah culture born in the southeastern Sea Island region of the United States. 8 p.m. today at the Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 232-9868. $10-$15.
Albuquerque Philharmonic Summer Chamber Concert #2, Gabriela Garza conducts works by Schubert and Mozart, including Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto with soloist Caitlin Baere. Children are welcome, donations are appreciated. 7:30 p.m. today at Keller Hall, University of New Mexico, 277-4569, 433-7445. Free. Andy Mason Music,
3 p.m. today at the Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5170, 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, 3 p.m. Wednesday at the San Pedro Library, 5600 Trumbull SE, 256-2067, and 11 a.m. Thursday at the South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, 877-5170. Free.
Salsa Under The
Stars, enjoy the finest salsa to be found Albuquerque. All shows are held rain or shine in the museum amphitheater. Food and refreshments available for sale. 6:30 p.m. today at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, holdmyticket.com. $12-$18.
Sol Calypso Steel Drum and Marimba
Band, specializing in music that makes people smile. 7: p.m. Saturday at Elena Gallegos Double Shelter Amphitheater, 7100 Tramway NE, 7685353. Free, $2 entry fee to park.
Summer Reading Concert: Joe Daddy and Hoodoo Jeff, the earthy sound of Joe Daddy and Hoodoo Jeff relies on a bare bones approach in their version of what they call ‘Swamp Fried Blues.’ 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 2916260. Free.
Summer Reading Concert: Watermelon Mountain Jug Band, entertains audiences with their Americana mixture of country, bluegrass, jug band, rock n roll, popular and original music. 2 p.m. Saturday at the Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5170. Free.
Symbols of Enchantment with Curious Chris, presenting hands-on science songs and skits about the plants, animals, and foods of New Mexico. 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart, 8978816, 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library, 7704-B Second NW, 897-8823, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, and 11 a.m. Saturday at the Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 888-8100. Free.
santa fe 13th Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival: Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra featuring
Hillary Smith, AJO is joined by Hillary Smith. Smith’s classically trained vocal instrument, rooted in the Gospel tradition, has been called a natural wonder. Opening the evening are the duo of guitarist John Maestas and Albuquerque’s first poet laureate, Hakim Be. 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Santa Fe PlazaBandstand, 63 Lincoln. Free.
13th Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival: Charles McPherson Quartet in Santa
Fe, saxophonist Charles McPherson has been one of the most expressive and highly regarded voices in jazz. His rich musical style, rooted in the blues and bebop, has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the SITE Santa
Fe, 1606 Paseo De Peralta, 505-989-1199. $30-$35.
Dave Grusin: Film Preview: Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time and Solo
Concert, an honor to Oscar and Grammywinning composer, producer, and jazz pianist Dave Grusin, who is the subject of a feature-length documentary film entitled Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time. This screening is a special preview’ of the fulllength documentary, which will be released theatrically later this year. 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, lensic.org. $20-$60.
TGIF Concert, enjoy a half hour of music and reflection. Listen to organ music, voice and choral concerts accompanied by various instruments, chamber music, and more. 5:30 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, 208 Grant, 982-8544. Free, freewill offering.
DANCE
albuquerque Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, enjoy dynamic worldclass performances, exquisite Sevillan tapas, and custom cocktails, including housemade sangria. 8 p.m. Thursday at Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande NW, 843-6300. $10-$30.
santa fe Entreflamenco Summer Season, Antonio Granjero, Spanish flamenco dancer from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain presents his company Entreflamenco in a nightly original, full-length dance production of spectacular flamenco dance and music. 6:15 p.m. today through Thursday at El Flamenco De Santa Fe, 135 W. Palace, second floor, 209-1302. $25-$40. Juan Siddi Arte Flameno Society,
Juan and company have thrilled audiences around the world and always bring a fresh take on their flamenco for an incomparable show. 8 p.m. today at the Lensic, 211 W. San Francisco, lensic.org. $25-$65.
La Emi, the inaugural season of EmiArteFlamenco in special collaboration with the National Institute of Flamenco. Performances feature La Emi and special guests Nevarez y Jose Encinias with acclaimed guitarist Chuscales and singers Jose Fernandez and Vicente Griego. 8 tonight and Saturday, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday at Benitez Cabaret Theatre at The Lodge, 750 North St. Francis Drive, ticketssantafe. org or 505-988.1234. $15-$50.
THEATER
albuquerque “The Big Sleep of Philip Marlowe,” This hilarious play pays homage to all those wonderful detective movies of the 1940s and 1950s. 8 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at VSA North Fourth Art Center, 4904 Fourth NW, 435-5741. $20 at holdmyticket. com or $25 at the door.
“Book of Will” by Lauren Gunderson, is a story of professional love and commitment shot through with intrigue, backbiting, and the very real possibility that much of the work of the world’s greatest playwright would be lost forever. 7:30 tonight and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth NW, adobetheater.org, 8989222. $15-$20.
Headliners Comedy
Presents, join us for Comedy Night in our Barrel Room, 21+. 9:30 p.m. at Rio Bravo Brewing Co., 1912 Second NW, 900-3909. $5