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Being an artist is great, unless you are trying to make a living at it. That’s where things get tricky. Fear not, Keshet Center for the Arts helps this weekend, Aug. 24 and 25 with KICC Arts Business Workshop Weekend. This series of workshops runs 10:30am to 4:30pm both days and are designed to teach you the business end of art-making. Eight classes—intellectual property law, dealing with the media, bookkeeping, marketing, publishing, filmmaker’s resources, negotiating skills and grant writing—get you on track to turn what you love to do into something that pays you. Classes are free to KIIC members, or for non-members, $15 each, $30 for one day or $50 for both days. For more information on this all-ages event, see keshetarts.org. (Clarke Condé)

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The organizers of Bubonicon 51 point out that Akira, Blade Runner and The Running Man were all set in the year 2019. That's why the theme of this year's New Mexico's premier science fiction and fantasy convention is “The Future Is Now.” Dust off your Spock ears and get your Vulcan tookus to the Albuquerque Marriott Friday through Sunday, Aug. 23 through 25. See authors Allen Steele, Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) and Darynda Jones, marvel at the works of guest fantasy artist Greg Spalenka and hear space stories from scientist and Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt. Fanatics of all ages are invited. General admission tickets start at $15 for attendees over age 14. (Joshua Lee)

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You might not know if a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable, but rest assured that the master gardeners at Albuquerque Garden Center for the 2019 Albuquerque Tomato Fiesta help catch you up with the legit facts on all things tomato. There are tomato tastings, tomato growing seminars, tomatoes for purchase and tomato merchandise that you must see to believe on Sunday, Aug. 25. This 13th annual event runs from 11am to 3pm and is $5 at the door. Parking is free, as is admission for anyone under 12. For more information on this all-ages event, see abqmastergardeners.org. (Clarke Condé)