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It's become evident this passing summer season that the programming for Burque's annual Zoo Music Series totally rocks. Why, dudes, they've brought everything from the combustable Canuck Celts, Enter the Haggis, to last week's stellar performance by Cowboy Junkies to the bandshell in the middle of the danged zoo in Albuquerque. This week, on Friday, July 20 at 6pm, to be exact, they continue their domination of the summer musical event scene—so far—with a program featuring the musical explorations and ecstatic findings of multi-instrumentalist and composer Grace Kelly. She's considered one of most talented of a group of young session musicians currently winding their way through the West Coast. Concert-goers may be familiar with Kelly because she often plays in “The Late Show” orchestra; her latest album has garnered heaps of critical and commercial success, while her live performances are nuanced with soulful joy and ecstatic pop phrasing. As a reminder, general lawn seating is available. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome, but please do not bring glass containers, sharp knives or alcoholic beverages to the BioPark. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase. Most zoo exhibits are open until 8pm. Adult admission price is $12, while seniors (65+) pay $6. Children ages 3 to 12 also require a $6 admission and children 2 and younger are free. New Mexico BioPark Society members pay half price for admission.

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If you were stranded on a desert island, what five records would you take with you (no compilations or best-ofs, please)? Here's a better question: How do you expect to play the damn things on a desert island? Turns out, you just have to go to the Science of Sound this Thursday, July 19, at the East Mountain Library to learn how to make a record player from a piece of paper and a cactus needle. The interactive presentation explores the history of recorded audio with hands-on activities for ages 13 to 17. This free lecture begins at noon. Registration is required.