Family calendar
Sunday, May 1
“SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: Children in the Pandemonium Productions theater group present a performance of Seussical the Musical, along with School House Rocks. The show is at 2 p.m. at El Museo de Cultural, 555 Camino de la Familia. For ticket information, call 505-982-3327. The show continues April 29 and 30, and May 1. LOWRIDER SHOW: The exhibit Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods: Car Culture of Northern New Mexico opens at the New Mexico History Museum, the kickoff of “Lowrider Summer.” Opening events include a free photo booth, looped screenings of the film South American Cho Low and a 2 p.m. lecture about the history of the nationally renowned Lowrider Magazine by Albuquerque correspondent and photographer Travis Ruiz. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays are free for New Mexico residents. BITTERSWEET: A FRUITFUL CIRCUS: Wise Fool New Mexico presents its second annual CircAspire community production at 4 p.m. at the troupe’s new performance space, 131-B Siler Road. Performers include preprofessional youth and adult students. Tickets are $15, for adults and $5 for children. Visit wisefoolnewmexico.org. HOME RUN DERBY: The Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club hosts the Jr. Homerun Derby at 12:30 p.m. at the Pojoaque Little League fields. Local winners will compete at regionals with a chance to advance to the national competition at the MLB All Star Game in San Diego in July. For more information, call 505-455-3659 or visit www. ppbgc.org. CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENTS: El Rancho de los Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, presents New Mexico: Civil War & More, with reenactments of Civil War battles, and Union and Confederate camps, territorial music and civilian life demonstrations. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and teens and free for kids under 12. “HEATHERS” THE MUSICAL: Greer Garson Theater, on the campus of the Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, presents the show at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 505-988-1234. THE SPIRIT OF PLACE: Join Earth Walks Director Doug Conwell in this free afternoon exploration of earth mystery traditions, ancient wisdom and geomancy around the world and in the American Southwest. The presentation includes dialogue, videos, music and more at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., from 2:30 to 4 p.m. QUADSTOCK: On the Quad at Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive. Music festival including student, alumni, local, and touring bands, 1-10 p.m., no charge, all ages, visit quadstocksfuad.com for schedule.
Monday, May 2
NATURE PLAYTIMES: Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Pajarito Environmental Education Center in Los Alamos to explore the natural world from 10 to 11 a.m. Each Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity; no charge; 3540 Orange St.; call 505-662-0460.
Tuesday, May 3
BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.; call 505-955-6837.
Wednesday, May 4
BOOKS AND BABIES: Children can come and enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St.; 505-955-4863. CHILDREN’S CHESS CLUB: The Santa Fe Children’s Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. YOUNG VOICES RECITAL: Gaddes Hall, Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. Performance by high school students in the Santa Fe Opera’s program, 3 p.m., no charge.
Thursday, May 5
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR: Readings from picture books for children up to age 5; 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St.; no charge, call 505-988-4226. BOOKS AND BABIES: Children ages 6 months to 2 years can enjoy books, songs and finger games from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; 505-955-2828. NDI NEW MEXICO PERFORMANCE: The National Dance Institute of New Mexico will be “Rollin’ on the Rio” through a performance by 500 public school children that explores the geography, ecology and multicultural richness of the great rivers of the world. The show is at 6 p.m. at the Dance Barns, 1140 Alto St. Tickets are $10-$15.
Friday, May 6
GARDEN SPROUTS: Stories and hands-on activities for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver from 9 to 10 a.m., weather permitting; sponsored by the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Railyard Stewards. Meet at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 725 Camino Lejo; $5 suggested donation; free to members and children under 12. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Families are invited to the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado for a family-friendly film screening at 7 p.m. This film is about a children’s horror author and some young fans who discover monsters don’t always stay in the books. The movie is rated PG. Call the library at 505-466-7323 for title. Free popcorn. No admission charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. The Vista Grande Public Library is located at 14 Avenida Torreon, adjacent to El Dorado Community School. NDI NEW MEXICO PERFORMANCE: The National Dance Institute of New Mexico will be “Rollin’ on the Rio” through a performance by 500 public school children that explores the geography, ecology and multicultural richness of the great rivers of the world. Two shows will be at 5 and 7 p.m. at the Dance Barns, 1140 Alto St. Tickets are $10-$15. “SNOW AND WHITE AND THE 7 CONSERVATIONISTS”: Teatro Paraguas Children’s Theatre presents a performance at 7 p.m., $10 general admission, $5 students 17 and under, reservations at 505471-3140, Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie.
Saturday, May 7
MOVIE MATINEE: Free screening of Jetsons: The Movie from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive; call 505-955-2828. “SNOW AND WHITE AND THE 7 CONSERVATIONISTS”: Teatro Paraguas Children’s Theatre presents a performance at 7 p.m., $10 general admission, $5 students 17 and under, reservations at 505471-3140, Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie. NDI NEW MEXICO PERFORMANCE: The National Dance Institute of New Mexico will be “Rollin’ on the Rio” through a performance by 500 public school children that explores the geography, ecology and multicultural richness of the great rivers of the world. The show is at 2 and 6 p.m. at the Dance Barns, 1140 Alto St. Tickets are $10-$15. The performance will continue May 5-7. “LA POBRE RANITA”: Teatro Paraguas presents a bilingual story for niños at 10:30 a.m. at the Fiesta para Bebes sponsored by the Santa Fe Community Foundation at El Camino Real Academy, 2500 South Meadows Road. The fiesta runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free, raffle prizes and family activities. Information: santafeyearofthebaby.com. SPRING CHORAL CONCERT: Santa Fe Community College Chorus teams up with the SFCC Chamber Singers at 2 p.m. The show is free, open to the public and takes place in the Jemez Rooms on the SFCC campus, 6401 Richards Ave. The program, With a Voice of Singing!, features madrigals, folk songs and works by Anton Bruckner, Morten Lauridsen, Z. Randall Stroope, Gerald Near and Johannes Brahms. For more information, call 505-428-1731.
Sunday, May 8
“CITY OF DREAMERS”: Littleglobe and the Lensic present a multimedia evening exploring the life experiences of young people and immigrant families from Santa Fe’s south side. The collaborative, student-driven program features short documentary videos, live onstage radio production and music, and conversations that highlight the voices and stories of Santa Fe Dreamers Project participants, Capital High School students, families and south-side residents. 7 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. Tickets Start at $5, 505-988-1234. THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING: The event will conclude with I Saw the Mystery, a Lifesongs Concert, at 7 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Lifesongs Concerts are the culmination of months of creative collaboration between elders, artists, community members, youth and people in hospice care. Standard tickets for the concert are $10. Premium tickets are $100.