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COFFEE HOUSES

albuquerque Solid Grounds

Coffeehouse, Jug O’ Punch, named for an Irish drinking song, is an Irish-American band composed of friends Sherilyn Urben, Bruce Thomson and Cleve Sharp. 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo, 2939673. Free.

CONCERTS

“Figmentally,”

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dive into the surreal world of a curious writer whose uncontrollable imagination overtakes her life and permanently warps reality. Brought to life through a hilarious theatrical circus fusion: part magic, unexpected puppetry, artistic juggling, and acrobatic dance. Noon Tuesday at the South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742. Free.

Christine Fawson Quartet,

a vocalist that plays trumpet, or a trumpet player that sings? Fawson is really both. Her passion for performing classic standards from the American Songbook is highlighted in her latest Fall 2018 release, ‘Sings Jazz.’ She is joined by a rhythm section featuring jazz luminaries from Santa Fe. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at The Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 2680044. $15-$20.

Duke City Ukes Acoustic Music Jam,

the theme is ‘Musical Revue’ and the songs played will be popular music from the first half of the 20th century, a genre known as ‘Tin Pan Alley.’ The songs with chords and lyrics will be displayed on a screen, and you can download these in advance at banjojudy. com under the Duke City Ukes tab. 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264. Free.

The Ezra Duo performs “Women in Music,”

International awardwinning viola and piano ensemble The Ezra Duo performs their ‘Women in Music’ tour. In recognition of Women’s History Month, the duo is touring with a program of exclusively female composers, including Americans Rebecca Clarke and Jennifer Higdon. 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School NE, stpaulabq.org. $13-$25.

“Love Your Neighbor” concert series,

featuring Scott and Irma Reeder, the duo will play Celtic selections. Corned beef and cabbage lunch available for $10 per person; concert begins by 1 p.m. Bring donations for SAFE House — toiletries, toothpaste, socks, and gently used household items and clothing. Noon Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University NE, 2437834. Donations.

Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque Spring Concert No. 1, conductor:

Simon Rowland, Music: Selections from “Phantom of the Opera,” Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess,” and Puccini Arias sung by soprano Bethany Herrera. 2 p.m. Sunday at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE, 296-6009. Free/ donations appreciated.

Ukulele Jam Session,

bring your ukulele and join other devotees in a practice session. Open to players of all ages. Registration is required. Prior to attending this program email Banjo Judy for information about the songs you’ll work on during the jam session at banjojudy@ gmail.com. 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264. Free.

corrales Katie Mahan Classical Pianist,

will perform Beethoven, Debussy, andGershwin. Demonstrating an innovative musical personality and charming stage presence, she also possesses virtuosic technical ability resulting in a dramatic and emotional performance. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road, brownpapertickets. com. $25-$30.

placitas Placitas Artists Series presents La Catrina String Quartet,

LCSQ performs works by contemporary composers from throughout the

Americas. They also enjoy presenting rarely performed works by Latin American composers and bringing fresh interpretation to classical, romantic and twentieth century works. 3 p.m. Sunday at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, 7 Paseo De San Antonio, 867-5718. $15-$25. santa fe

SCHOLA St. Patrick’s Day Concert,

featuring ancient Irish monastic chants, contemporary compositions by Dublin’s Michael McGlynn, and a few ballads and reels are ‘on tap’. 6:30 p.m. Sunday at The Loretto Chapel, 207 Old Santa Fe Trail, lorettochapel. com. $22.

The Symphony Presents | Adams, Mozart & Dvok

featuring one of America’s most admired and respected composers, John Adams. He will dazzle you with Mozart’s masterful Piano Concerto No. 21. In conclusion, Dvorák’s magnificent Symphony No. 7. No children under six admitted. 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, lensic.org. $22-$80.

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.

DANCE

albuquerque Native Dances, featuring Tewa Sunrisers (Santa Clara) Noon Saturday and Sunday at the Pueblo Harvest Cafe, 2401 Twelth NW, 724-3510. Free with museum admission.

NMPhil Presents: “Phantom of The Opera Ballet,”

The New Mexico Ballet Company joins the New Mexico Philharmonic in this tale of outcasts, love, and the power of obsession. The exiled Phantom hides a romantic heart and a sensitive soul. 6 p.m. Saturday at Popejoy Hall, 1 University of New Mexico, popejoypresents.com. $22-$75.

THEATER

albuquerque “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,”

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, 5630316. $20-$25.

“Pippin,”

with an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated version continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rodey Theatre, 203 Cornell NE, 925-5858, 1-877-664-8661, unmtickets. $22-$26.

“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, which leads to a considerable change in his life and much excitement. 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.

“Shrek The Musical,”

Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek. And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short, short-tempered want to-be-king, a sassy dragon and over a dozen other funny fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of magical mess that calls for a real hero. 7:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, albuquerquelittletheatre. org. $17-$25.

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Lyric Poetry of Scotland & the Scottish Diaspora,

New Mexico poet Joseph Charles MacKenzie recites lyric poetry of Scotland and the Scottish Diaspora in the traditional manner, including poems from his critically-acclaimed collection, Sonnets for Christ the King. This is a kilt-friendly event. 10 a.m. Saturday at the Town of Bernalillo Public Library, 124 Calle Malinche, 8671440. Free. 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.

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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless,

the worlds funniest improv show, featuring the brilliant comic stylings of Brad Sherwood and his addle-brained sidekick, Colin Mochrie. 7:30 p.m. today at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, lensic.org. $40-$58.