This weekend leads into Valentine’s Day, a holiday commonly associated with amor. Here are some activities to help you spend time with those you love.
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‘Show Me How You Burlesque’
The 2023 New Mexico Burlesque Festival is coming to the KiMo Theatre on Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb. 11.
The two-day 21+ event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. both nights, with tickets ranging from $15-$70, plus fees, at holdmyticket.com.
The KiMo Theatre is located at 423 Central Ave. NW.
‘Love Me Do’
Get ready to “Twist and Shout” with the Beatles tribute show at the South Broadway Cultural Center.
Celebrate “Valentine’s with The Beatles!” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
Tickets run $20-$30, plus fees, at holdmyticket.com. The South Broadway Cultural Center is located at 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE.
Calling you zombies
Grab your undead date and head over to the Launchpad for “Zombie Prom.” DJs Ren, Batboy and Moonside will perform for this all-’80s event.
The prom starts at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and presale tickets are $10, plus fees, at holdmyticket.com. Night of the show tickets run $10 for costumed participants and $15 without. The Launchpad is located at 618 Central Ave. SW.
Get on board
If the big game bores you, head to Empire Board Game Library for “Board Games not Bowl Games VII.”
From noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, you can play games all day for $6 with an all-day gaming pass. Or if you want to grab a game to go and play Catan between quarters, games will be 15% off.
Empire is located at 3503 Central Ave. NE.
The stories stars tell
The El Morro National Monument will be hosting Diné Star Stories at the Old School Art Gallery in Ramah.Ravis Henry, a traditional Navajo knowledge holder and ranger at Canyon de Chelly, will be joining the special presentation in which participants will learn about the night sky from the Diné perspective.The free event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.
The El Morro National Monument will be hosting Diné Star Stories at the Old School Art Gallery in Ramah.Ravis Henry, a traditional Navajo knowledge holder and ranger at Canyon de Chelly, will be joining the special presentation in which participants will learn about the night sky from the Diné perspective.The free event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Visit nps.gov/elmo/index.htm for more information.
Anti-Valentine’s Day celebration
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing is offering a duo of shows for those of the anti-Valentine’s Day persuasion.
Friday, Feb. 10, the Blackhearts Social Club takes to the stage with a line-up that includes Sabbath, Anima, iwatchyousleep and Rock Bottom. The 21+ metal show starts at 7:30 p.m. with presale tickets $10, plus fees, at holdmyticket.com; and $12 at the door.
Then, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, “Kill Your Darlings: An (Anti) Valentine’s Burlesque and Cabaret” will take the stage. Presale tickets for the 21+ event are $15, plus fees, at santafebrewing.com; and $20 at the door.
The Bridge is located at 37 Fire Place in Santa Fe.
Lending a hand
TenderLove Community Center is kicking off a year of activities celebrating its 10th anniversary with the “Together in Love” gala event.
The fundraising gala will take place from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1901 University Blvd. NE. Tickets start at $100, plus fees, at tenderlovecommunitycenter.org.
TenderLove Community Center focuses on helping people escape from the cycle of poverty and works to help them achieve self-supporting lives.
