Monday, July 30, 2012

Best Weekend Bets

The weekend's blowing in, but don't despair. Get inside at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science for free on Sunday, March 4 if you're a New Mexico resident (show your ID). Or check out the great exhibits at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, where you can get in free March 3 and 4 if you're a Bank of America cardholder. And if you're not a cardholder, get in free on Sunday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay out of the wind and save a few dineros! Find out more about when museums are free.

Young Frankenstein
The classic Mel Brooks movie is brought to the stage, Broadway style. See the show March 2 or 3.

The Butterfly Effect: Evolution of Art, Science and Nature
The event features open studio tours, galleries, entertainment and kid-friendly activities. There will be a number of food trucks parked outside the Harwood dishing up some great eats. At the Harwood Art Center on March 2 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The event is free.

Sleeping Beauty
The Ballet Repertory Theater's spring performance is the classic tale of Princess Aurora, who falls asleep on her 16th birthday. Performed at the KiMo downtown March 3 and 4.

Anne of Green Gables
The drama is adapted from L. M. Montgomery's story about Anne Shirley, an orphan girl who never loses hope. The show runs weekends through March 11.

Cirque du Soleil Presents Dralion
Dralion fuses ancient Chinese circus traditions with Cirque's avant garde style. See gymnasts, dancers, musicians and singers in the last weekend of the show. At the Santa Ana Star Center March 2 - 4.

Fiery Foods and BBQ Show
There's something fun and fiesty about grazing the aisles at this show, seeing how much heat your tongue can take. This show is dedicated to the many kinds of chile peppers and the products they make. Find out how to cook them and discover the ones that end up in sauce bottles and salsas. There are cooking demonstrations, cookbooks, cooking products and lots of chile products. At the Sandia Resort March 2 - 4.

Vamos Al Museo
The family program starts with a tour of the art museum, and ends in the art classroom with hands-on fun. Catalina Delgado Trunk will teach the workshop. Call Elsa Menendez at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 505) 246-2261, ext 189 to reserve your spot. From 10 a.m. to noon on March 3.

Girl Scouts Anniversary Bash
Bookworks is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts with a party. Gather with other present or former Girl Scouts, bring your favorite Girl Scout cookie and take part in an on the spot poetry reading. The event is free on March 3, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Circus Arts for Women
Ever want to learn stilt walking, juggling and the art and fun of clowning around? Take a class at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The class runs again on March 10.

An Evening with Bill Maher
Maher brings his irreverant and incisive political humor to the Kiva for one evening on March 3.

Left Brain: Reich Brain: A Steve Reich Retrospective
Reich is one of the greatest living composers in America today. The retrospective features Chatter 20-21 playing Clapping Music, Different Trains and Double Sextet. At the Kosmos on March 3 at 7:30 p.m.

First Sundays at Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
The first Sunday of each month, the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center provides a natural history presentation, geocaching, hikes, and more science centered activities. The family friendly event is free on March 4.

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