Calendar
SUNDAY ONSTAGE
“THE JEW AND THE GENTILE”: SALAMONE ROSSI AND CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI Explore the compositions of Jewish composer Salamone Rossi (1570-1630) and his Christian counterpart Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643). Both employed at the Court in Mantua, they had different backgrounds, but shared a musical language. Excerpts from Rossi’s “Hashirim Asher Li-Sh’lomo” and Monteverdi’s “Vespers of 1610” demonstrate that our common shared artistic heritage is greater than our cultural divisions. 4-5 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, 131 Cathedral Pl. $30-$100. 505-988-2282 or desertchorale.org/tickets.
“RICHARD III” Charles Lear presents this production of “Richard III” as a one-man show borne out of a desire to present the show in a COVID-safe way. It is an abbreviated version of the play as all scenes not featuring Richard have been cut. Using no props or scenery, it relies on Shakespeare’s words to tell the story. 7 p.m., International Shakespeare Center, 3209A Calle Marie. Tickets $10 at the door. (505) 466-3533.
SEVERO Y GRUPO FUEGO A fusion of Mexican and Puerto Rican upbringings, Severo y Grupo Fuego has had a successful career since 2005. Severo and Marissa bring traditional Latin music to the public, while incorporating their own influences. 6:30 p.m., Swan Park, 5300 Jaguar Dr. Free. Register at holdmyticket.com.
GETTING OUT
INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET
Attracting tens of thousands of visitors and artists from around the world, IFAM is one of Santa Fe’s largest events. Enjoy the most diverse folk arts festival of its kind in the world! 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $30-$40. Get tickets and a schedule of events at folkartmarket.org/tickets/.
MOTORAMA AT THE DOWNS: “THE
IRON GIANT” Nince-year-old Hogarth Hughes makes friends with an innocent giant alien robot. Then, paranoid U.S. government agent Kent Mansley arrives in town, determined to destroy the giant. It’s up to Hogarth to protect him by keeping him in the junkyard. 8:30 p.m., Motorama at the Downs Santa Fe, 27475 W. Frontage Road. Rated PG. Admission $2-$12 per person. holdmyticket.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
“THE FLOWERING: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JUDY CHICAGO” Join artist and author Judy Chicago and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Kwan for an exciting conversation marking publication of “The Flowering: The Autobiography of Judy Chicago.” This exclusive event is hosted by publisher Thames & Hudson and requires a book purchase. Noon, Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. 505-988-4226.
MONDAY ONSTAGE
CHILL HOUSE WITH HILLARY SMITH
AND THE RON CROWDER BAND Members of the Chill House Band have years of experience performing popular dance music, smooth/contemporary jazz, soul, R&B and blues in New Mexico and Texas. Ron Crowder is an award-winning singersongwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. ampconcerts.com.
TUESDAY ONSTAGE
ESCAPE ON A HORSE & BIG HEART BAND Drawing from Americana, rock & roll,
country and bluegrass, Escape On A Horse is an established musical storyteller in northern New Mexico. Big Heart Band plays a mix of original music and acoustic dance music from around the world. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. holdmyticket.com.
GETTING OUT
ARTS ALIVE: MAKE A TREE OF LIFE
Pick up a kit at MOIFA on July 20 or 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and be inspired by the Folk Art Trees of Life in our Multiple Visions exhibit. The kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo. Free. 476-1200.
WEDNESDAY ONSTAGE
THE SANTA FE OPERA APPRENTICE
SINGER CONCERT The Santa Fe Opera’s apprentices perform a wide variety of music, from opera to show tunes to popular classics and anything in between. 6 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 231 Cathedral Place. Free. santafeopera. org.
SPANISH MARKET MUSIC SHOWCASE
A kick-off concert for the annual Spanish Market featuring music from local artists Lone Piñon, Divino and others. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. holdmyticket.com.
SANTA FE OPERA: “THE LORD OF CRIES” John Corigliano and Mark Adamo’s exciting new work is a juxtaposition of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and “The Bacchae” by Euripides. The result points to the monster inside ourselves. This world premiere is led by director James Darrah, who has created a dream-like realm that will frighten and excite. 8:30 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive, 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $85-$279. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org. Each evening’s performance will be simulcast onto LED video walls in the lower parking lots at the Opera at 8:31 p.m.
BOOKS/LECTURES
DANIEL SUAREZ AND JENNIFER DE
LEON A conversation between the authors will focus on Latinx identity, migration and socio-cultural questions, among other topics, through the lens of their writing. 6 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Book purchase required. 505-988-4226.
THURSDAY GETTING OUT
WORKSHOP: IMAGE AND IMAGINATION IN POETRY WITH ELIZABETH
JACOBSON During this 90-minute generative workshop, we will look to the image for inspiration in a varied selection of poems, and consider how images function in poems and how they ignite the imagination. Conversation, freewriting from prompts and sharing of work generated during this workshop will be our focus. 5:30 p.m., Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $10. Register at ccasantafe.org.
OUTDOOR CHILDREN’S CRAFT Join a socially distanced, outdoor story time for children and their families. Please wear a mask and meet us under the portal. 9:30 a.m., Santa Fe Public Library. Free. 505-955-6781.
ARTS ALIVE: MAKE A TREE OF LIFE See July 20 and 22 entries.
FRIDAY ONSTAGE
SANTA FE OPERA: “THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO” A bride teams up with her employer’s wife to teach him a lesson in fidelity. Laurent Pelly’s new production of this timeless classic reveals that love, especially when paired with wit, can conquer all. 8:30 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive, 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $52-$284. 505-986-5900 or santafeopera.org. Each evening’s performance will be simulcast onto LED video walls in the lower parking lots at the Opera at 8:30 p.m.
ROARING ’20s The Santa Fe Desert Chorale compares works by classical and popular composers of the 1920s. Lili Boulanger’s “Hymne au Soleil,” Claude Debussy’s “Salut Printemps,” excerpts from Francis Poulenc’s “Sept Chansons” and movements from Frank Martin’s “Mass for Double Choir” contrast with American Songbook arrangements by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Jerome Kern. 8-9 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, 131 Cathedral Pl. $30-$100. 505-988-2282 or desertchorale.org/tickets.
THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN
Thao Nguyen is a songwriter, musician, producer and leader of the venerable indie outfit Thao & The Get Down Stay Down. She has been a critically acclaimed touring and recording artist for some 15 years, releasing 5 studio albums. Her band’s latest record, Temple, was released in May 2020 on Ribbon Music. The Batrays open the show. 7 p.m., Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. Free. Register at holdmyticket.com.
GETTING OUT
ROSEMARY MEZA-DESPLAS: “WITHIN
THIS WHITE HOUSE” This performance piece blends word and art. Meza-DesPlas’ performance will parallel the duration of the January 6 insurrection (from the end of Trump’s speech until the National Guard arrived at the Capitol). An intermittent spoken word performance of her new poem “Our House” will be accompanied by drawing on the walls of Axle Contemporary. The drawings’ imagery will emphasize the diversity of the United States. Various locations in Santa Fe; on view through Sunday, July 25. See locations and times at axleart.com.
MOTORAMA AT THE DOWNS:
“WAYNE’S WORLD” Wayne is still living at home, with a world-class collection of name tags from jobs he’s tried, but he does have his own public access TV show. A local station decides to hire him and his sidekick, Garth, to do their show professionally. 8:30 p.m., Motorama at the Downs Santa Fe, 27475 W. Frontage Road. Rated PG-13. Admission $2-$12 per person. holdmyticket.com.
SATURDAY ONSTAGE
SANTA FE OPERA: “EUGENE ONEGIN” Emotion and sweeping drama ensue as Tatyana’s confession of love is rejected by Onegin, who soon realizes his mistake. Tchaikovsky’s lush melodies create intense drama and Alessandro Talevi’s new production centers on the nostalgic theme of what was, what was not and what could have been. 8:30 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive, 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $91-$279. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org. Each evening’s performance will be simulcast onto two LED video walls in the lower parking lots at the Opera at 8:30 p.m..
EMILY DAVIS AND THE MURDER POLICE Emily Davis and The Murder Police is a no-holds-barred acoustic-alternative quartet from El Paso, Texas. The Batrays and The Illegal Aliens also perform. 9 p.m.-midnight, Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery, 2791 Agua Fria. $10. 21+ show. holdmyticket.com.
GETTING OUT
TRADITIONAL SPANISH MARKET The Spanish Market features handmade traditional art from hundreds of local Hispanic artists, a traditional youth market, entertainment from regional Hispanic bands and dance groups, art demonstration booths, books sales and food booths. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Historic Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. spanishcolonial.org.
CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC MARKET This annual market returns to Santa Fe as more than 130 artists draw from their Hispanic heritage and New Mexico traditions to showcase contemporary artworks. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln Avenue, just off the Santa Fe Plaza. Free. contemporaryhispanicmarketinc.com.
MIDSUMMER FAMILY FUN IN THE PARKS Bring the kids out Saturday mornings, play on the parks’ fields and facilities, and cool down courtesy of our firefighters, who will unroll a really big hose for 20 minutes of slippery fun. The firefighters will show off their trucks, and hand out helmets and coloring books; Sparky the Firedog may be there, too! Don’t forget to bring towels. 11:30 a.m., General Franklin E. Miles Park, 1027 Camino Carlos Rey. Free. santafenm.gov.
MOTORAMA AT THE DOWNS: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle, the only human girl to visit the castle since it was enchanted. 8:30 p.m., Motorama at the Downs Santa Fe, 27475 W. Frontage Road. Rated PG. Admission $2-$12 per person. holdmyticket.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
SPANISH/BILINGUAL MUSIC, BOOKS
AND BABIES A socially distanced, outdoor event for children and their families. Please wear a mask and meet us under the portal every Saturday morning in June and July. 10 a.m., Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. Free. 505-955-2820.