Summer vacation is right around the corner — as if you needed a newspaper to tell you that. To add to the stress of finals, you’re probably scrounging for a wild summer getaway or a string of parties to wipe out the memory of this semester. Give yourself a break from spending money and tearing out your hair with some of these freebies.
Belly dancing performance
TODAY
The Mystic Fusion Belly Dance Troupe, accompanied by a live DJ, performs at the Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree Rd. S.E. The performance is from 6:30-7:45 p.m., but the event listing on kunm.org suggests arriving early to snag the best seats.
Live music
WEDNESDAY
You can lend your ears to Norm Everette and Daddy Long Loin at Marble Brewery’s patio party from 5 to 7 p.m. With names like that, it’s no surprise they’re playing eclectic music for happy hour. The mystery remains as to whether they play music you want to hear or something you’ll have to be thoroughly drunk to enjoy. The brewery is at 111 Marble Ave. N.W.
Cultural sharing
FRIDAY
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hosts “Culture’s Night Out” at 5:30 p.m. Attendees can get to know up-and-coming Pueblo artists while munching on free hors d’oeuvres. There’s also live music, door prizes, a cash bar and the opportunity to design your own pottery art, but only those who RSVP may enjoy the bounty. The center is at 2401 12th St. N.W. Call 505-724-3539 to RSVP.
Art exhibit opening
FRIDAY
If you’ve ever pondered the difference between a house and a home, you might find “Shelter: When Does a Place Become a Home?” enlightening. The exhibit illustrates when a space becomes “home” and explores what “home” means to artists. The opening is 5-8 p.m. at OFFCenter Community Arts Studio at 808 Park Ave. S.W.
“Introducing Gardening as Therapy”
SATURDAY
This workshop demonstrates the connection between people and plants and how gardening can be therapeutic when this connection is enhanced. For all those who scorn hippies, deeming them “tree huggers,” you might find some validity in their lifestyle. Or you can be entertained by the notion of greens taking the place of a therapist. The workshop is hands-on and offers take-home projects for attendees. It is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree Rd. S.E.
Live music
SUNDAY
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The Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 40th season at the National Hispanic Cultural Center at 2 p.m. The hourlong concert includes music from Spain and Latin America. After, attendees can learn about the orchestra’s history and mingle with the musicians and former conductors while enjoying appetizers. The center is at 1701 4th St. S.W.
