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COFFEE HOUSES

albuquerque Solid Grounds

Coffeehouse, Four Shillings Short will perform traditional and original music from the Celtic lands, medieval and Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas on more than instruments from around the world. 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE, 293-9673. Free.

CONCERTS

albuquerque American Standards at Eclipse Music Venue (punk/metal concert), American Standards (Arizona hardcore punk/ metalcore) return to New Mexico to play Albuquerque’s newest all-ages music venue, Eclipse. 7 p.m. today at the Eclipse Music Venue, 600 Lousiana SE, eventbrite.com. $5.

Bobcats CD Release

Dance Party, local band the Bobcats are excited to announce the release of their new CD, “Music for the Sole.” Begin the evening with an East Coast swing dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by live music by the Bobcats. Light refreshments and cake will be served. 7-10 p.m. today at the Holiday Dance Studio, 5200 Eubank NE, 3633500. $10.

Guitar New Mexico Student Showcase

Concert, featuring guitar performances by Taylor Middle School, Eagle Ridge Middle School, and Albuquerque High School students. Travis Marcum is Guitar New Mexico’s Artist in Residence for 2019. 3 p.m. Saturday at the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program, 4407 Menaul NE, 8751319. Free. NMPhil Presents: Olga Kern Plays Rachmaninoff 3, Enescu’s charming Romanian Rhapsody No. 2 begins this magnificent night of music. Next, a world premiere celebrating the life and music of Leonard Bernstein by young Albuquerque composer Colin Martin. Then, superstar pianist Kern plays one of music’s most unforgettable works Rachmaninoff’s gorgeous and technically daunting Piano Concerto No. 3. 6 p.m. Saturday at Popejoy Hall, 1 University of New Mexico, $22-$75.

New York Polyphony

in Concert, will sing a program of Renaissance Polyphony including works of Palestrina, Willaert, Verdelot, Guerrero, Michael McGlynn, and featuring “Missa Charles Darwin” written by neo-Renaissance composer, Gregory Brown. 7 p.m. today at The Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver SW, $25-$35.

Rio Grande Symphonic Band

Concert, made up of local amateur musicians, the band will entertain the audience with its renditions of new and familiar arrangements such as Holst’s ‘Second Suite in F,’ Boysen’s ‘Kirkpatrick Fanfare,’ and Ticheli’s ‘Rest.’ 3 p.m. Sunday at Cibola High School, Joan Kent Theater, 1510 Ellison NW, 8970110. Free.

Roust the House Teen Performance

Night, featuring local teen bands and soloists, from punk rock to classical piano to singer songwriters, hip hoppers, spoken word artists and more. 7:30 p.m. today at the Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 232-9868. $3.

Vellamo: Ethereal

Finnish Folk, in Finnish mythology, Vellamo is the goddess of the sea. Based in Kokkola, on the western coast of Finland, Vellamo combines the rich tradition of Finnish folk song with an appealing “retro” sensibility, creating a modern folk music experience. 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque, 3701 Carlisle NE, 884-1801. $10-$20.

santa fe

Jazz Event, The New Mexico School for the Arts Jazz Combo has been invited to compete at the New York City Jazz Festival. Tickets include a specially curated threecourse dinner with wine pairings. Limited seating available. Net proceeds will benefit the NMSA Jazz Combo trip to the New York City. 6 p.m. Thursday at Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 N. Guadalupe, 983-4511. $150. Maurice Oliver |

Santa Fe Suite, will perform pieces from his still-developing album, “Santa Fe Sweet,” accompanied by his brother, Steve, and bassist Gary Paul Hermus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and music starts at 7 pm. Saturday at form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe, 216-1256. The gallery will ask for a $5-$25 donation in support of the artists at the door.

TGIF Concert, enjoy an evening of music ranging from classical to Broadway, and other uplifting tunes. 5:30 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, 208 Grant, 982-8544. Freewill offering.

The World Famous Glenn Miller

Orchestra, the iconic orchestra of the swing era, this 18-piece band continues to celebrate the legacy of its namesake, performing his classic charts to hit songs including ‘In the Mood,’ ‘Tuxedo Junction,’ ‘Pennsylvania 6-5000,’ and ‘Moonlight Serenade.’ 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, lensic.org. $29-$47.

DANCE

albuquerque Forefront, Faculty Dance Concert, Artistic Director Amanda Hamp, presents original choreography in contemporary and flamenco by international guest artists and UNM’s resident faculty, highlighting an evening of dance that is innovative, insightful and inspiring. 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday, and Thursday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Rodey Theatre, Center for the Arts, UNM Main Campus 203 Cornell NE, unmtickets.com. $10-$15.

NDI New Mexico’s Winter Dance

Escape an evening of dance performed by NDI New Mexico’s most advanced dancers. Dancers will also be performing premiere works created for them by Catherine Oppenheimer, NDI New Mexico’s Founding Artistic Director, and Quinn Wharton, formerly with the San Francisco Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. 7 p.m. today and Saturday at The Hiland, 4800 Central SE, 340-0200. $10.

THEATER

albuquerque “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” this celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as ‘the relationship.’ This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, ‘Say, what are you doing Saturday night?’ 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Desert Rose Playhouse, 6921 Montgomery NE, 563-0316. $20-$25. “Lysistrata —A Woman’s Translation,” Lysistrata, wife of one of the military leaders decides that the women of Athens and Sparta should withhold conjugal relations until the men agree to come to the negotiations table. The story of women standing up to powerful men for what they believe in and taking control of a situation that is simply unacceptable. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, 247-8600. $15-$24.

“Maria de Buenos

Aires,” the opera weaves classical techniques with milongas, cabarets, and mid-century jazz for a thrilling dance through the underbelly of Buenos Aires. Experience singing, tango dancing, and incredible poetry. English and Spanish supertitles will be projected above the stage for this production. 7:30 p.m. today, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth SW, nhccnm.org. $15-$89.

“Oink!,” tells the story of how in a community terrorized by hate and division, three little pigs are in the fight to unite. Will fighting really bring people together? See social activism through the lens of a familiar tale. 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler NE, 2249808. $5-$10. “Three Tall Women” by Edward Albee, the Pulitzer Prizewinning “Three Tall Women” by Albee is a look at Albee’s contentious relationship with his adoptive mother. Some audiences and critics have called it a comedy, some a tragedy so it all depends on the Pointof-View. Appropriate for Ages 16 and above. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill, 30113015 Monte Vista NE, auxdogtheatre.org, 596-0607. $10-$20.

“Travels With My

Aunt,” West End Productions present a comedy drama — four actors play the many characters in the odyssey of a very dull retired bank manager who reunites with his 75-year-old aunt at his mother’s cremation. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at VSA North Fourth Art Center, 4904 Fourth NW, 404-8462, westendproductions.org. $20-$25.

santa ana pueblo Stand-up Comedy

Thursdays, featuring the funniest comedians in the country. Seating is first come, first serve and fills up quickly, arrive early. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first comedian hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at The Stage at Santa Ana Star Casino, 54 Jemez Dam Canyon, 771-5353. $10.