Penguins, ABBA tributes and 'Three Cats Café': 7 events this week
Did you know macaroni penguins get their name from a macaroni, a term describing a man who dresses extravagantly? You can learn more about penguins this weekend at the ABQ BioPark Zoo. Or check out these other fashion-forward options.
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Penguins, ABBA tributes and 'Three Cats Café': 7 events this week
Mamma Mia!
Mania: The ABBA Tribute is coming to the KiMo Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. Enjoy all the hits from the legendary Swedish pop band. Tickets run $38-$70 at artsandculture.cabq.gov. The KiMo is located at 423 Central Ave. NW.
Me-wow
Teatro Paraguas is presenting the world premiere of Hannah Machado’s play “Three Cats Café” for one weekend only. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Tickets are pay-what-you-will and prices start at $5 at teatroparaguasnm.org. Teatro Paraguas is located at 3205 Calle Marie, Suite B, in Santa Fe.
Movement moments
Keshet Center for the Arts is presenting its “2025 Choreographers’ Showcase” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The event is a showcase of local and guest artists featuring Albuquerque dancers and choreographers. Tickets for the show are on a $0-$30 sliding scale at keshetarts.org. Keshet is located at 4121 Cutler Ave. NE.
Getting to know you
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is inviting you to “Meet the Museum” from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Learn about volunteer programs, engage STEM activities and more at the free event. There will also be hourly giveaways. The museum is located at 601 Eubank Blvd. SE.
Noteworthy celebrations
Celebrate “Mozart’s Birthday and Chinese New Year” with Santa Fe Pro Musica at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Enjoy music from the classical master along with music drawing from Chinese folk tunes. Tickets run $26-$98, plus fees, at sfpromusica.org. The St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art is located at 107 West Palace Ave. in Santa Fe.
January of the Penguins
International Penguin Awareness Day is coming to the ABQ BioPark Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Learn more about the four species of penguin that call the zoo home and enjoy discovery stations, keeper chats and crafts. The event is included with regular admission at artsandculture.cabq.gov. The zoo is located at 903 Tenth St. SW.
Kings of comedy
Howie Mandel and Arsenio Hall are coming to Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Tickets run $59-$99, plus fees, at holdmyticket.com. Buffalo Thunder is located at 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail in Santa Fe.