Calendar
ARTS & CRAFTS
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Asbury Christmas Craft Fair, featuring over 65 crafters with a wide variety of handcrafted items as well as a bake table with homemade pies, and other goodies. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria NE, 299-0643. Free.
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Craft Fair, over 40 vendors, all with handcrafted items for sale 9 a.m. Saturday at Rio Rancho United Methodist Church, 1652 Abrazo NE, 8920404,ext. 3. Free.
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Edgewood Lions Club 12th Annual Holiday Craft Show, Edgewood Lions Club 12th annual holiday craft show featuring 45 artist and crafters from throughout NM. Asking for donations of jars if peanut butter to benefit Bethal Storehouse. 9 a.m. Saturday at multiple venues Calle Marie and Parkway Dr. Free.
COFFEEHOUSES
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Solid Grounds Coffeehouse, open mic night. Bring your musical, poetic or other talents to this family friendly venue. 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE, 293-9673. Free.
CONCERTS
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Albuquerque Concert Band, percussionist Mike Schwebke will be performing a special piece commissioned for this concert on steel pan. 3 p.m. Sunday at the Eldorado High School Performing Arts Center, 11300 Montgomery NE, abqband.org. Free.
AMP Concert: Celloquacious, an artistic and musical concept, of a performer communicating through her cello. 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 7685141. Free.
Live Music Performance Series: Sage Cornelius, rock violinist Cornelius will be showcasing his incredible talent in a special performance. 7:30 p.m. today, and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande NW, holdmyticket.com. $20.
Laurie Antonioli Quintet: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell, her latest release, “The Constant Passage of Time” features new arrangements of tunes by Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Sheryl Crow and represents an enthralling new chapter to a body of work. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 268-0044. $15-$20.
Saxophonist Nelson Rangell & Quincy Jones Tribute Group, enjoy an evening with saxmanflutist Nelson Rangell. Plus, from Dallas, ‘For The Love Of Q’
- a wonderful vocal group highlighting the musical genius of the great Quincy Jones. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE, 222-0785. Free.
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Pianist Composer Talmage Burdine, enjoy the music of gifted American composer and pianist Talmage Burdine performing original contemporary works with classic notes. 6 p.m. Thursday at the Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium, 755 Loma Colorado NE, 891-5013. Free.
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“Mozart and Haydn,” featuring Pro Musica Orchestra. Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott leads the orchestra. Join us for a free pre-concert talk by Thomas O’Connor one hour prior to the concert. 3 p.m. Sunday at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, lensic.org. $20-$100.
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, 505-982-8544. Freewill offering.
mountainair Keyboard Koncerts, Dr. James Yeager presents the Italians vs. the French harpsichord works written specifically for these magical Baroque instruments. 1 p.m. Saturday at the Manzano Mountain Art Council, 101 E Broadway, 847-0109. Free.
DANCE
albuquerque Community Belly Dance Show, featuring a community belly dance show. Hosted by Soulstice Belly Dance. 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Sahara Middle Eastern Eatery, 2622 Central SE, 2555400. Free.
Paradigm Tilt, featuring a student choreography concert featuring beautiful and inventive new work from the university’s prestigious dance department. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance, 301 Yale NE, 277-4332. $8-$12.
Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, experience the power and energy of ‘La Popi’ every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 8 p.m. at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande NW, 2228797. $10-$30.
‘Then They Came For Me’ A Benefit Calavera Dance, by Medicine Drum Circle. Ofrenda Opening Ceremony at 6 p.m., Special Performance 7 p.m., ‘Yo Soy Joaquin’ by Tlacaelel Fuentes. 6 p.m. Saturday at Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus NE, medicinedrumcircle.org, 268-3365. Suggested Donation $10 or more if you can.
THEATER
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“Dr. Lucky’s Blue Revue,” is a grownup variety show featuring burlesque, drag, dance, comedy, and variety performers. From beautiful showgirls to sidesplitting comedy, to death-defying novelty acts. It will entertain and tantalize the most discerning patrons seeking a fun night out on the town. 8 p.m. Saturday at Hotel Andaluz, 125 Second NW, 242-9090. $15-$35.
“A Doll’s House,” written in 1879, the play became a foundational work of modern feminism when Nora Helmer slammed the door on her husband and children in order to find herself. This production is set in America during the early 1920s. 7:30 p.m. today at the Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, vortexabq.org. $17-$24.
“Mamma Mia!,” ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW, 242-4750, ext. 2, albuquerquelittletheatre.org. $17-$25.
Musical Theatre Southwest Presents “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” this genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. The musical is recommended for mature audiences for its strong language and adult themes. Parental discretion is advised for those aged 12 and under. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Musical Theatre Southwest, 6320B Domingo NE, mtsabq.org, 265-9119. $23-$25.
Quarantine Presents: “Phantasmagoria,” the audience will enter into Doctor Caligari’s home and then will have to follow particular visitors at the house to uncover the story. 7 p.m. today and Saturday at Quarantine, 5312 Coal SE, quarantineabq.com, 575-652-6491. $25.
“Under Milk Wood,” a Dylan Thomas masterpiece followes a small Welsh fishing village as it springs to life. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at N4th
Theater, 4904 Fourth NW, vsartsnm.org. $20-$25.
“The Vagina Monologues,” is a powerful, soulbaring production featuring a series of character driven pieces that reveal different women’s experiences with love, sex, embarrassment, cruelty, tenderness and more. 2 p.m. Saturday, and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth NW, adobetheater.org. $15.
“The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce, is a comic commentary on the superficial lives of Upper Eastside socialites, and a knowing, heart-felt depiction of romantic rivalry, toxic friendships, and the thousands of supporting roles women play in offices, salons, and their own lives. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth NW, adobetheater.org. $17-$20.
“Zombie Attack!,” director Art Tedesco brings this comedy/ horror extravaganza to life just in time for Halloween! Lots of blood and body parts and guaranteed fun. 8 p.m. today, Saturday, and Thursday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill, 3011-3015 Monte Vista NE, 596-0607. $10-$25.