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FRI 2.21

ARTS & CRAFTS

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“Women of Comics,” featuring the beauties and femme fatales of the comic world by artists Shawn MacManus, David Harrigan, Sara Richard, Joseph Mackie, Eddie Newell, Jeff Dekal and more. Exhibit runs through March 6 at Metropolis Comic Art Gallery, 1102 Mountain NW. Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Information, visit 505-255-0793 or visit metropoliscomicart.com.

Peter Mulvey, the singer, songwriter and guitarist, returns with new songs and stories with the same heart and soul. The event benefits the Kiwanis Club of Corrales. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road, Corrales. $22. Tickets, call Frame-n-Art at 980-6161 or visit brownpapertickets.com.

CONCERTS

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Bettman & Halpin Americana Trio, perform at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, $20. Information, call 883-9717.

Dave Stringer and Sheela Bringi, Stringer is a Kirtan singer. Kirtan is an ancient Indian tradition of devotional chanting that is currently undergoing a renaissance worldwide. Bringi blends Carnatic swagger, Atlanta soul, West African percussion and Balkan brass with her vocals in Sanskrit and Assamese. She also performs on harp, harmonium and bansuri (Indian bamboo flute). 7 tonight at Unity Spiritual Center, 9800 Candelaria NW, $25. Information, call 292-1998.

DANCE

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“Winter Dance Escape,” National Dance Institute of New Mexico will showcase the talents of its student dancers with a performance that includes Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” accompanied by an eight-piece orchestra. Tony Award-winning actress, dancer and choreographer Ann Reinking choreographed the final set “Suite Kander,” with musical arrangement by David Krane. 7 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at The Dance Barns, 1140 Alto, $16 premium seating, $11 general admission. Tickets, call 505-983-7661 or visit ndi-nm.org.

NIGHTLIFE

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ABQ Brew Pub 6601 Uptown NE Andy Polling Band 7-10 p.m. Free

Barley Room 5200 Eubank NE Split Decision 9 p.m. Free

Ben Michael’s in Old Town 2404 Pueblo Bonito NW Cisco, Asher and Stu Trio 7 p.m. Free

The Blackbird Buvette 509 W. Central Fresh Fridays with DJ Cello and guests 10 p.m. Free

Caravan East 7605 E. Central Country/Spanish – Whiskey Wild and Carlos Medina y Los Gallos $10

Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon 9800 Montgomery NE Tanner Louis $5

The Downs Racetrack & Casino 145 Louisiana NE Gonzalo 9 p.m. Free

Dragonhorn Tavern 2906 Juan Tabo NE Odd Dog 8:30 p.m. Free

Hotel Andaluz 125 Second NW Jazz Brasileiro 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

Imbibe 3101 E. Central The Woohabs 6 p.m. Free DJ Malik 10 p.m. Free

Isleta Resort & Casino 11000 Broadway SE Embers Steakhouse: Desert Soul 6 p.m.

Triple Sevens Saloon: Brahma 9:30 p.m. Free

Launchpad 618 W. Central Dirty Audio 9 p.m. $7-$10

Low Spirits 2823 Second NW The Porter Draw, Sloan Armitage Trio, Stephanie Hatfield and Bill Palmer 9 p.m. Call

Marcello’s Chophouse 2201 Q St. NE Karl Richardson Duo 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

Ned’s Bar & Grill 2509 San Mateo NE Double Plow 6 p.m. Free Belly Dancers 8 p.m. Free The Decibels 9 p.m. Free

Sadie’s of New Mexico 6230 Fourth NW Micky Cruz 6 p.m. Free

Scalo Il Bar 3500 E. Central Rio Quartet 8:30 p.m. Free

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill 9211 Coors NW Rhythm Divine 9 p.m. Free

Sister 407 W. Central Beat Sauce with Nicolatron, Brendangerous and others 10 p.m. Free

Sunset Grille & Bar 6825 Lomas NE Los Bohemios 9 p.m. $4 men, free for women

Uptown Sportsbar 6601 Uptown NE The Electric Edric Project 9 p.m. Free

Yanni’s & Lemoni Lounge 3109 E. Central Le Chat Lunatique 10:30 p.m. Free

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Vernon’s 6855 Fourth NW Black Diamond Lounge: Shane Wallin 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free

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Mineshaft Tavern 2846 N.M. 14 DJ Sass-a-Frass 5 p.m. Free

CW Ayon 7 p.m. Free

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Santa Ana Star Casino 54 Jemez Dam Road Lounge 54: Chris Dracup Acoustic Trio 8 p.m. Free Sadie’s At The Star: Los Bohemios 6:30 p.m. Free The Stage: DJ G-Minor, resident DJ at The Mirage’s Revolution Lounge in Las Vegas, Nev., 9 p.m. $5 women, $10 men

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Cowgirl 319 S. Guadalupe Happy Hour with Bill Hearne 5-7:30 p.m. Free Broomdust Caravan 8:30 p.m. Free

Geist Cabaret at Pranzo Italian Grill 540 Montezuma David Geist 6-9 p.m. $2

Vanessie 427 W. Water St. Bob Finnie 6:30-10:30 p.m. Free

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Adobe Bar at The Taos Inn 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte The Gold Hope Duo 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

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Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Rudy Boy Experiment 5:30 p.m.-close Free

THEATER

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“Carson Lake,” an adaptation of the classic Greek play Hippolytus. In this retelling, New Mexican playwright Barney Lopez takes the Greek royalty to the vast deserts of the Land of Enchantment, in an off-the-grid trailer park ruled by a drug-addicted tyrant. 8 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at The Kosmos, 1715 Fifth NW, $15 general admission, $10 students, seniors and Albuquerque Theatre Guild members. Tickets, call 672-8648 or visit blackouttheatre.com.

“Comedy?,” the homegrown team brings together original sketch, improv and stand-up comedy. Suitable for ages 16 and older. 10:30 tonight, repeats weekly, at The Box Performance Space, 114 Gold SW, $6. Tickets, visit the boxabq.com. Information, visit facebook.com/comedyQmark.

Foul Play Cafe, interactive, murder mystery dinner theater tonight and Saturday at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel, 2600 Louisiana NE. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. $55 adults, $32 kids under age 10. Reservations, call 377-9593 or visit foulplaycafe.com.

“Jerusalem,” this Southwest regional premiere of Jez Butterworth’s award-winning comedy about small-town life in rural England revolves around modern-day Pied Piper “Rooster” Byron, who cheerfully thumbs his nose at authority as the world closes in on him and his motley crew of followers. 7:30 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, repeats through March 2, at the Vortex Theatre, 2004½ E. Central, $18 general admission, $12 students with ID. Reservations, call 247-8600 or visit vortexabq.org.

“My Favorite Year,” as everyone prepares for a 1954 broadcast, Benjy is required to keep Swann sober and celibate, but Swann has other ideas. There is a romantic subplot and some lovely songs for a change of mood in this madcap comedy and heartwarming story. 8 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, repeats through March 16, at the Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth NW, $15 adults, $13 seniors and students. Reservations, call 898-9222 or visit adobetheater.org.

“The Other Place,” meet Juliana Smithton, a successful neurologist, whose life seems to be coming unhinged. Piece by piece a mystery unfolds as fact blurs fiction, past collides with present and the elusive truth about Juliana boils to the surface. 8 tonight, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday at The Cell Theatre, 700 First NW, $40 general admission, $35 seniors and students. Tickets, call 766-9412 or visit fusionnm.org.

“Rapture, Blister, Burn,” after grad school, Catherine pursued a career as a rock star feminist academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, each friend covets the other’s life. This comedy takes a deep look at family, career, romance and the decisions that define life. 8 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, repeats through March 9, at Aux Dog Theatre, 3011 Monte Vista NE, $20 online advance, $22 at door. Tickets and information, visit auxdog.com.

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“Benchwarmers 13,” enjoy a showcase of New Mexico talent featuring a fully staged production of eight winning 15-minute plays selected for this annual fundraising event from more than 50 original scripts. 7:30 tonight, Saturday and Thursday, 4 p.m. Sunday, repeats through March 2, at The Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas, $20 general admission, $15 children ages 17 and younger. Reservations, call 505-988-4262 or visit santafeplayhouse.org.

“Parallel Lives,” through 28 characters, in a collection of 14 short scenes, Gina Gargone and Rita O’Connell take us through the spectrum of male and female roles that make up the universe of women, men, religion, family dynamics, homophobia and sex. Portraying a different character in each scene, two actresses explore the dynamics and parameters of relationships in a universe populated with sisters, lovers, gods, best friends, bros, spouses, angels and Shakespeare. 7:30 tonight and Saturday at Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie, $16-$18. Reservations, call 505-424-1601. Information, visit teatroparaguas.org.

“The Trojan Women,” the play follows the women of Troy the day after the city has been invaded and the majority of men have been killed. 7 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Weekesser Studio Theatre in the Greer Garson Theatre on the Santa Fe University of Art and Design campus, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, $5 at the door. Information, call 505-473-6439.

SAT 2.22

ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerque

Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show & Sale, hundreds of exquisite Navajo rugs straight from Hubbell Trading Post, one of the oldest and continuously operated trading posts in the Southwest. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Also, featuring fine silver and turquoise jewelry, ongoing weaving demonstrations and rug talks by trader Edison Eskeets at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Petroglyph National Monument, 6510 Western Trail NW, free. Information, visit 899-0205 or visit wnpa.org.

“Women of Comics,” see Friday’s listing.

COFFEEHOUSES

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Music Lizard, this band has created buzz in the New Mexico bluegrass community with hot picking, intricate vocal harmonies and creative arrangements of bluegrass standards. Seating at 6:30, show at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE. All ages, free. Information, call 293-9673, ext. 105 or visit ssumc.com.

CONCERTS

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New Mexico Philharmonic, featuring the Philharmonic’s star violist, Kimberly Fredenburgh, whose solo appearance with the orchestra a couple of seasons ago received major accolades. The evening opens with Prokofiev’s Overture on Hebrew Themes. Fredenburgh follows with Walton’s Viola Concerto and the orchestra ends with Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. 6 p.m. Saturday at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus, $20-$68. Tickets, call 925-5858 or visit unmtickets.com.

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“TAO: Phoenix Rising,” the company of Taiko drummers from Japan perform their newest production that blends traditional Taiko percussion, athletic choreography and colorful modern costumes. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, $25-$45. Tickets, call 505-988-1234 or visit ticketssantafe.org.

DANCE

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“Swan Lake,” Based on the German fairy tale, the ballet tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. Ballet Repertory Theatre presents this popular classical ballet featuring Tchaikovsky’s most recognizable score while showcasing BRT’s specialty of re-creating the classics. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. March 1 and 2 p.m. March 2 at KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central, $17-$27, $5 discount for seniors and college students with ID, $10 discount for children ages 12 and younger. Tickets, call 768-3544 or 886-1251 or visit kimotickets.com.

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“Winter Dance Escape,” see Friday’s listing.

FESTIVALS

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Fire & Ice Winter Restoration Festival, featuring a chain saw carving contest, arts and crafts, live music, educational booths and children’s activities. Also, featuring a beer garden and food, as well as the Jemez duck race and chicken poop bingo. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Father Fitzgerald Park, 80 Jemez Springs Plaza, off of N.M. 4. Information, call 575-834-0368 or visit jemezsprings.org.

NIGHTLIFE

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ABQ Brew Pub 6601 Uptown NE Andy Polling Band 7-10 p.m. Free

Barley Room 5200 Eubank NE Stratus Phear 9 p.m. Free

The Blackbird Buvette 509 W. Central Funny Humans Stand-up Comedy 7 p.m. Free

Pancho, Shoulder Voices, Krown & Freener and others 9:30 p.m. Free

Casa de Benavidez 8032 Fourth NW Romantic guitar – Hector Pimentel 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free

Caravan East 7605 E. Central Country/Spanish – Whiskey Wild and Al Hurricane & Al Hurricane Jr. $10

Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon 9800 Montgomery NE Bob Farrell $5

The Downs Racetrack & Casino 145 Louisiana NE Gonzalo 9 p.m. Free

Imbibe 3101 E. Central Agave Underground Party with Music by Ryan Shea 10 p.m. Free

Isleta Resort & Casino 11000 Broadway SE Triple Sevens Saloon: Brahma 9:30 p.m.

Launchpad 618 W. Central Blinddryve, Downfall 2012, Carrion Kind and others 8:30 p.m. $8

Low Spirits 2823 Second NW David Gans and 600 Pounds of Sin 8 p.m. $5

Marcello’s Chophouse 2201 Q St. NE Tony Rodriguez Duo 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

Ned’s Bar & Grill 2509 San Mateo NE C’est Bon and Moonhat 8 p.m. Free

Rancher’s Club 1901 University NE Lindy Gold 7-10 p.m. Free

Scalo Il Bar 3500 E. Central Wildewood 8:30 p.m. Free

Sister 407 W. Central Beard Bout with The Palace Flophouse and The Imperial Rooster 9 p.m. $10

Stone Face Tavern 8201 San Pedro NE Odd Dog 8:30 p.m. Free

Sunset Grille & Bar 6825 Lomas NE Los Bohemios 9 p.m. $4

Yanni’s & Lemoni Lounge 3109 E. Central Sina Soul and The Sweet Life 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro 3009 E. Central Cellar Bar: Drastic Andrew 9:30 p.m.-midnight Free

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Vernon’s 6855 Fourth NW Black Diamond Lounge: TC & the Jazz Goombas 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free

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Mineshaft Tavern 2846 N.M. 14 Paw & Erik 3-7 p.m. Free Connie Long & Fast Patsy 7 p.m. Free

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Santa Ana Star Casino 54 Jemez Dam Road Lounge 54: UFC 170 Viewing Party, doors at 5 p.m. $10, Chris Dracup Acoustic Trio perform after UFC event

Sadie’s At The Star: LPSaxx 6:30 p.m. Free

The Stage: Luxe Saturdays with DJ Automatic 9 p.m. $5 women, $10 men

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Cowgirl 319 S. Guadalupe Man No Sober 2-5 p.m. Free The Sean Healen Band 8:30 p.m. Free

Geist Cabaret at Pranzo Italian Grill 540 Montezuma David Geist 6-9 p.m. $2

Vanessie 427 W. Water St. Bob Finnie 6:30-10:30 p.m. Free

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Adobe Bar at The Taos Inn 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte The Big Swing Theory 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

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Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Steve Maase Project 1:30-5 p.m. Free

Group Therapy 5:30 p.m.-close Free

THEATER

albuquerque

“Carson Lake,” see Friday’s listing.

Foul Play Cafe, see Friday’s listing.

“Jerusalem,” see Friday’s listing.

“My Favorite Year,” see Friday’s listing.

“The Other Place,” see Friday’s listing.

“Rapture, Blister, Burn,” see Friday’s listing.

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“Benchwarmers 13,” see Friday’s listing.

“Parallel Lives,” see Friday’s listing.

“The Trojan Women,” see Friday’s listing.

SUN 2.23

ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerque

Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show & Sale, see Saturday’s listing.

“Women of Comics,” see Friday’s listing.

COFFEEHOUSES

albuquerque

Java Joe’s: Frank McCulloch Y Sus Amigos, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at 906 Park SW, free. Call 765-1514 or visit frankmccullochamigos.com or downtownjavajoes.com.

CONCERTS

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Charles McDaniel, performs a classical piano recital to benefit the Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque. Featuring Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata,” Debussy’s “Reverie,” “Clair de Lune,” as well as works by Chopin and others. 2 p.m. Sunday at Heights Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE. Free, but donations appreciated. Information, call 296-6009.

Choral Splendor, the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus presents a mix of classic and modern choral masterworks and Italian opera excerpts. Experience the classical mastery of Brahms and Debussy and the excitement and virtuosity of Verdi and Puccini. Also, enjoy the world premiere of the chorus’s own Daniel Cummings’ new work, “Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal.” 3 p.m. Sunday in the Albuquerque Journal Theatre at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth SW, $15-$45. Tickets, call 724-4771 or visit nhccnm.org.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the geographic and musical heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans jazz. 3 p.m. Sunday at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus, $20-$54. Tickets, call 925-5858 or 877-664-8661 or visit popejoypresents.com or unmtickets.com.

Sunday Chatter – Violinist Krzysztof Zimowski and Pianist Jacquelyn Helin, Zimowski, who is the concertmaster of the New Mexico Philharmonic, is known for spirited and committed performances of Eastern European and Russian repertoire. And, with sensitive accompaniment by Helin, the duo will perform works by Prokofiev and Szymanowski. Spoken word by Erika T. Wurth. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Kosmos Performance Space at the Factory on Fifth, 1715 Fifth NW. $15 regular, $9 those under age 30, $5 kids under 12. Visit chatterchamber.org.

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra, one of the most successful of all dance bands to emerge from the great Swing era, this band of 18 performs tunes like “In The Mood,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “Moonlight Serenade.” 3 p.m. Sunday at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 108 Spencer Road. Tickets $66 and $69. Pre-show roasted turkey buffet in the Crystal Lobby at 6 p.m. Buffet tickets $20. Call 888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.

DANCE

albuquerque

“Swan Lake,” see Saturday’s listing.

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“Winter Dance Escape,” see Friday’s listing.

NIGHTLIFE

albuquerque

The Blackbird Buvette 509 W. Central Songwriters Brunch with Felix Peralta noon Free

Sexy Sunday with Wae Fonkey 7 p.m. Free

Casa de Benavidez 8032 Fourth NW Romantic guitar – Hector Pimentel 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free

O’Niell’s Pub – Heights 3301 Juan Tabo NE Rye Creek 4-7 p.m. Free

O’Niell’s Pub – Nob Hill 4310 E. Central Next Three Miles 4-7 p.m. Free

Geeks Who Drink 8 p.m. Free

Sister 407 W. Central Jazz Vinyl Series 6 p.m. Free

St. Clair Winery & Bistro 901 Rio Grande NW Jazz Brasileiro 6-9 p.m. Free

Yanni’s & Lemoni Lounge 3109 E. Central Riverside Jass Trio 6 p.m. Free

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Mineshaft Tavern 2846 N.M. 14 The Barbwires 3-7 p.m. Free

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Cowgirl 319 S. Guadalupe Cowgirl Brunch with The Country Blues Review noon-3 p.m. Free

Sean Farley 8 p.m. Free

Vanessie 427 W. Water St. Bob Finnie 7-10 p.m. Free

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Adobe Bar at The Taos Inn 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Melissa Crabtree 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

THEATER

albuquerque

“Carson Lake,” see Friday’s listing.

“Jerusalem,” see Friday’s listing.

“My Favorite Year,” see Friday’s listing.

“The Other Place,” see Friday’s listing.

“Rapture, Blister, Burn,” see Friday’s listing.

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“Benchwarmers 13,” see Friday’s listing.

“The Trojan Women,” see Friday’s listing.

MON 2.24

ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerque

“Women of Comics,” see Friday’s listing.

NIGHTLIFE

albuquerque

The Blackbird Buvette 509 W. Central Blackbird Karaoke 9 p.m. Free

Launchpad 618 W. Central Dale Earnhart Jr. Jr. and Chad Valley 9 p.m. $10

Low Spirits 2823 Second NW Nikki Hill 8 p.m. $10

Marcello’s Chophouse 2201 Q St. NE Open Piano Night 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

Ned’s Bar & Grill 2509 San Mateo NE Top Gun 7 p.m. Free

O’Niell’s Pub – Heights 3301 Juan Tabo NE Geeks Who Drink 8-10 p.m. Free

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Cowgirl 319 S. Guadalupe Cowgirl Karaoke 9 p.m. Free

Vanessie 427 W. Water St. Bob Finnie 7-10 p.m. Free

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Adobe Bar At The Taos Inn 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Open Mic 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

TUES 2.25

ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerque

“Women of Comics,” see Friday’s listing.

CONCERTS

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Orchestra of Discovery’s Twilight Tuesday Discovery Concert, featuring Ferruccio Busoni’s Elegiac Lulluby, Alma Mahler’s Five Songs and the chamber ensemble version of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 in G major. Twilight Tuesday Extended Arts, “Alma Mahler’s Many Loves and Gustav’s Spiritual Journey” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7 p.m. concert at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, $30-$48. Tickets, visit orchestraofdiscovery.org. Information, call 225-3474.

NIGHTLIFE

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Barley Room 5200 Eubank NE Donohoe & Grimes 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free

The Blackbird Buvette 509 W. Central Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz 6:30 p.m. Free

Try vs. Try Bi-weekly Open Mic 10 p.m. Free

Brickyard Pizza 2216 E. Central Acoustic Open Mic Night with Chris Dracup Sign-in 8:15 p.m., event 8:30-11:30 p.m. Free

Caravan East 7605 E. Central Country – Power Drive Ladies Night Free

Il Vicino Brewery Canteen 2381 Aztec NE Marlee Crow 6 p.m. Free

Imbibe 3101 E. Central College Night with DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilo Quinones 9 p.m. Free

Launchpad 618 W. Central Rehab, Angel’s Cut and Ghetto Blast 9 p.m. $10

Ned’s Bar & Grill 2509 San Mateo NE Geeks Who Drink 8 p.m. Free

Sunshine Theater 120 W. Central G-Eazy with Rockie Fresh and Kyle 7 p.m. $18

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro 3009 E. Central Cellar Bar: Sean Farley 8-11:30 p.m. Free

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Cowgirl 319 S. Guadalupe Jobuk Johnson 8 p.m. Free

Vanessie 427 W. Water St. Marc Yaxley 7-10 p.m. Free

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Adobe Bar at The Taos Inn 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Marbin 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

tijeras

Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Nikolas P. 5:30 p.m.-close Free

WED 2.26

ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerque

“Women of Comics,” see Friday’s listing.

CONCERTS

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“Bach’s Lunch Concert,” featuring clarinetist Keith Lemmons and pianist Daniel Cummings with a $5 box lunch to follow. 12:06-1 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW. Free, donations welcome. Reservations, call 401-6239 or email music@fumconline.org. Information, visit kaempermusic.net.

NIGHTLIFE

albuquerque

The Blackbird Buvette 509 W. Central Stephanie Martin 7 p.m. Free Fractal Frequencies with Kate Star Cherry, Macdandy and ZombiePlanet 10 p.m. Free

Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon 9800 Montgomery NE Salsa Night Free

The Downs Racetrack & Casino 145 Louisiana NE Sol Fire 6 p.m. Free

Isleta Resort & Casino 11000 Broadway SE Embers Steakhouse: The T-Shirt Philosophers 6 p.m. Free

Launchpad 618 W. Central New Music Showcase with Archabald, Defective, Driven Down and others 9:30 p.m. $4

Low Spirits 2823 Second NW The Spanish Dogs, Jake Leg 3 and ABQ Sound System 9 p.m. Call

Marcello’s Chophouse 2201 Q St. NE Larry Freedman 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

Ned’s Bar & Grill 2509 San Mateo NE Karaoke 9 p.m. Free

Rancher’s Club 1901 University NE Lindy Gold 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

Scalo Il Bar 3500 E. Central Keith Sanchez 8:30 p.m. Free

Sunset Grille & Bar 6825 Lomas NE Karaoke 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Free

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Cowgirl 319 S. Guadalupe The Kenny Skywolf Band 8 p.m. Free

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Adobe Bar at The Taos Inn 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Omar Rane 4-5:30 p.m. Free Loose Caboose 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

tijeras

Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 Stingrays 5:30 p.m.-close Free

THURS 2.27

ARTS & CRAFTS

albuquerque

“Women of Comics,” see Friday’s listing.

COFFEEHOUSES

albuquerque

Lifetree Cafe, a spiritual conversation cafe. All are welcome. Short videos vary weekly. Free coffee. Noon Thursday at 5200 Eubank NE, suite E-10 in the Promenade Shopping Center. Call 450-8502 or visit lifetreecafe.com.

DANCE

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“Vertical Road,” experience the pinnacle of artistry and athleticism in this faculty dance concert, as University of New Mexico dance students are highlighted in choreography by internationally acclaimed guest artists and exciting new works by UNM distinguished faculty. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, March 1, March 6-8; 2 p.m. March 2 and 9 at Rodey Theatre on the UNM campus, $15 general admission, $12 faculty and seniors, $10 staff and students. Tickets, call 925-5858 or visit unmtickets.com. Information, call 277-4332 or visit theatre.unm.edu.

NIGHTLIFE

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The Blackbird Buvette 509 W. Central Willy J Duo 7 p.m. Free Autumn Electric, Cynical Bird, Floozy 10 p.m. Free

Casa de Benavidez 8032 Fourth NW Romantic guitar – Hector Pimentel 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free

Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon 9800 Montgomery NE Marshal Reign $5

Imbibe 3101 E. Central Throwback Thursdays with DJ Flo Fader 9 p.m. Free

Isleta Resort & Casino 11000 Broadway SE Embers Steakhouse: Bo Brown Acoustic Show 8 p.m. Free

Launchpad 618 W. Central Mic Club 18 with The Howlin Wolves CD Release with Mat-Dre & Kang Nova, Envee Tha Queen, Charles X and others 9 p.m. $8

Low Spirits 2823 Second NW Good Green, Joe Daddy and Hoodoo Jeff and Los Unusual Suspects 9 p.m. $5

Marcello’s Chophouse 2201 Q St. NE Karl Richardson 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

Rancher’s Club 1901 University NE Lindy Gold 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

Scalo Il Bar 3500 E. Central Chris Dracup 8 p.m. Free

Sister 407 W. Central Pentagram and Radio Moscow 8 p.m. $25

Sunset Grille & Bar 6825 Lomas NE Karaoke 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Free

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro 3009 E. Central Cellar Bar: Felix y Los Gatos 9:30 p.m.-midnight Free

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Santa Ana Star Casino 54 Jemez Dam Road The Stage: Thursday Night Laughs with Scott White, Mario Saenz and Curt Fletcher 7:30 p.m. $10

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Cowgirl 319 S. Guadalupe The Boomroots Collective 8 p.m. Free

Vanessie 427 W. Water St. Bob Finnie 7-10 p.m. Free

taos

Adobe Bar at The Taos Inn 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Jennifer Peterson 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free

tijeras

Molly’s Bar 546 N.M. 333 The David Aubol Band 5:30 p.m.-close Free

THEATER

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“Benchwarmers 13,” see Friday’s listing.

National Theatre’s “War Horse,” a broadcast of the onstage production that has become an international hit. This extraordinary drama takes audiences from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of World War I France. 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, $22 general admission, $15 students and Lensic members. Tickets, call 505-988-1234 or visit lensic.org or ticketssantafe.org.