Support local musicians by making your way to Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW) on Friday, Nov. 21, for a night of up-to-the-minute Americana folk rock with Lovers & Madmen. Husband-and-wife duo Rachel and Marsh Shamburger show off their talents as singers, lyricists and musicians with songs from debut EP Tales of Lovers and Madmen. Fans of The Civil Wars and The Black Keys may find a new favorite with the cohesive yet diverse sound they bring to the stage. It's a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll. Lyrical aficionados will love “Prison Train,” which serves up poetry wrapped in an Old West tale. And listen for the beautifully balanced “A Place to Rest” with Rachel on violin and Marsh on guitar. Its sound is reminiscent of “You and Tequila,” with haunting lyrics intoning, “Running from the morning/ Deep into the night/ Shadows growing smaller/ Shelter out of sight/ I'm wide awake/ The dawn will break/ To swallow me again/ Can I find a place to rest my head?” Also prepare to bang your head to totally badass Southern rock tune “Salesman of Death.” Joined by Eric + Erica and Quietly Kept, doors open at 8pm for this 21-plus show. (Renee Chavez)

City on the Edge is a breezy, smart podcast looking at the stories from Albuquerque history that have often been overlooked. Each episode takes a deep dive into a topic like the 1955 crash of TWA flight 260, Sandia Man or the 1918 quarantine. Worthwhile listening that will spur your curiosity about things you didn’t even know about in the city where you live. It’s free and available wherever you get your podcasts. (Clarke Condé)

In the words of Dean Martin, “Baby, it's cold outside.” So lend a helping hand to the homeless folks in Burque by contributing to Astro-Zombies' 8th Annual Holiday Sleeping Bag Drive. Now through Saturday, Dec. 24, drop off new, adult-sized cold weather sleeping bags at the comic store to help local homeless people weather the winter cold. The bags will be distributed throughout the community on Christmas Eve. And for each bag you donate, you'll also be entered in a raffle to win awesome prizes from the likes of Masks Y Mas, Rude Boy Cookies, Archetype Dermigraphic Studio and more. After all, when told, “Baby, you'd freeze out there,” even Dean's lady asked him to lend her a coat. (Renée Chavez)