Theater Ensemble Arts will present Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” beginning Thursday at Lions Wilderness Amphitheater, 5800 College Blvd.
The play tells the story of four youths who chase their passions into the forests just outside Athens and a plot to sow discord is brewing between the Fairy King Oberon and the impish pixie Puck. Complicating the story even further is a well-meaning but clumsy troupe of would-be performers, one of which ends up transformed into a donkey.
Performances will be offered at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Aug. 19, 20 and 21, with a special free performance at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 students and seniors.
Wines of the San Juan will serve Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The production is supported in part by Connie Gotsch Arts Foundation.
For more information, call (505) 326-2839 or email teartsnm@gmail.com. For tickets, visit www.theater-ensemble-arts.square.site.
Brown Bag Birding, noon-1 p.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Pkwy. Free. Bring a lunch and join the Nature Center staff and volunteers in the observation room to watch wildlife. Details: (505) 599-1422.
Jazz Jam, 7-9 p.m., The Heart Space/Studio 116, 116 W. Main St. Free. Join music lovers for a live Jazz Jam. Open to the public. Capacity is limited. Details: (505) 320-5084 or www.facebook.com/sanjuanjazzsociety.
An Evening with Susan Mihalic, 6-7 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Ave. Free. Susan Mihalic will discuss her bestselling book “Dark Horses,” as well as sign copies. Details: (505) 599-1270.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, 7-10 p.m., Lions Wilderness Amphitheater, 5800 College Blvd. $10-$12. Theater Ensemble Arts presents William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Details: www.theater-ensemble-arts.square.site,. (505) 320-0101 or tearsnm@gmail.com.
550 Taproom Downtown Artisan/Farmers Market with Julie and the Boyz, 6 p.m., 550 Brewing Taproom, 119 E. Chuska St. Free. Shop local growers and artisans while listening to live music. Details: www.550brew.com.
Pioneer Village Concerts: Hope, Not Hat, 7 p.m., Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village. Free. Listen to music composed in the Nazi concentration camps. Local concert leader Mick Hesse will be joined by ten of the area's top musicians. Details: (505) 334-9829.
Movie Night: Friday the 13th, 9 p.m., SunRay Park and Casino. Free. Food, drinks and beer will be available for purchase. Details: www.sunraygaming.com/entertainment.
Bookstore Romance Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Amy’s Bookcase, 2530 San Juan Blvd. Author speed dating event with local authors, romance books sale and sweet treats. Details: www.facebook.com/amysbookcase/posts/4636673806343443.
Children’s Mental and Emotional Wellness workshop, 9 a.m., 911 N Hallett Circle. Free. Children and teens will learn new coping mechanisms going into a school amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 9 a.m. elementary students, 11 a.m. middle school students and 2 p.m. high school students. Registration is required. Details: (505) 330-0727 and www.christinatillia.com.
Story Weavers Writers and Readers group meeting, 10 a.m. Amy’s Bookcase, 2530 San Juan Blvd. Activities and discussions geared towards both readers and writers. Details: www.facebook.com/events/524041312247724.
Herb Garden Tour, 10 a.m., Riverside Nature Center, N. Browning Pkwy. Free. Tour the Xeriscape garden and view herb and traditional knowledge gardens. Recipes and information for growing is available. Details: (505) 599-1422.
Summer Terrace Concert Series with The Classics and Company, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Farmington Museum & Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Details: www.fmtn.org/248/Farmington-Museum-at-Gateway-Park.
After Midnight at Navajo Marina, 6:30 p.m., Navajo Lake Marina. Free. Enjoy live music by After Midnight while relaxing at the lake. Details: www.facebook.com/events/801187123899079.
Wine & Shine Classic Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wines of the San Juan, 233 Highway 511, Blanco. Enjoy classic and custom cars while sipping on wine. Food will be provided by Pioche Food Group and Dope Street Tacos with live music by Breezin'. Details: Nicole at nicolewsj@gmail.com.
San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference fiction writing contest submission deadline. Theme is mining and reclamation. Entry is free. Story length is 1,500-4,000 words. Details: www.mountainstudies.org/sjmrc or Alex Handloff at coordinator@headwatersalliance.org.
Mac and Cheese Festival, 1-5 p.m., Berg Park, 400 Scott Ave. $20-$25. Wide variety of mac and cheese recipes made by local chefs. Tastings of beer and wines. Live music, games and vendors. The is a 21 and older event. Details: bit.ly/3iR33sQ.
Summer Terrace Concert Series with Willow Blue Trio, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Farmington Museum & Visitor Center, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Details: www.fmtn.org/248/Farmington-Museum-at-Gateway-Park.
Lions Den Handicap Disc Golf League, 7-9 a.m., Lions Wilderness Disc Golf Course. Free. Optional $1.00 Ace Pool. Rounds are sanctioned. Details: www.facebook.com/events/254850426454806.
Piedra Vista High School football vs. Cleveland, 4 p.m., Piedra Vista Football Field and Track.
N.M. Aces Tag League, 5 p.m., Lions Wilderness Park. $1 per player. 18-holes rounds. Prizes awarded. Deatils: www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/N_M_Aces_Tag_League_2021.
Farmington High School football vs. Bloomfield, 4 p.m., Hutchison Stadium.
Piedra Vista High School football vs. Los Lunas, 7 p.m., Hutchison Stadium.
Aztec High School football vs. Miyamura High School, 7 p.m., Fred Cook Memorial Stadium.
Bloomfield High School football vs. St. Pius, 7 p.m., Bobcat Stadium.
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