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OK. You've lost the spark. It's the last minute, and you need something quick that will give that ol' free-wheeling Valen-Times lovefest a jumpstart Don't panic. You've done the right thing by coming to me. While traveling in the East (Tramway), I met an initiate of the Aghori—definitively the most erotic of the Yogic mystical schools. This strange hermit, huddled in a corner under an overpass, told me a secret that I swore I'd only share in the pages of the Alibi.

Here goes: When it comes to getting those amorous juices flowing, there's nothing quite as titillating as the mating dance of the sexy eel. Yes. And just as luck would have it, the ABQ BioPark Aquarium will be hosting a special adults-only event from 6-8pm on Valentine's Day—That's a Moray!—a guided tour through the “erotic and often curious romantic rituals of aquatic animals.” Obviously, my mystic friend gets around.Show your special friend you still got a freak streak with a night of marine-based debauchery. Tickets are $30 per voyeur for the “Fish Love” tour, appetizers and one adult beverage. $45 gets you all that and dinner at the Shark Reef Cafe. (Joshua Lee)

Shutterbugs gather up your best pieces and pick some to submit for hanging in the new Bernalillo County headquarters when the gov-peeps move to Alvarado Square, happening now until Monday, August 31. The selected photographs will be printed in a large scale and format. They will be used to create a welcoming environment for county customers, county employees and the general public. Some will be used on the windows of the new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office suite. The photographs should represent the history and character of Bernalillo County and its people, places, landscapes and unique events in our county. There are some big bucks involved as chosen photographers will receive $1,500, with a limit of one photograph per artist. The chosen photos will become part of the public art program’s permanent collection. There is no fee or age limit required to submit. For more information, visit bernco.gov/community-services/current-call-for-entries.aspx. Ends August 31. (Carolyn Carlson)

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)

Looking for a little chile? The 2020 Bosque Chile Festival, a celebration of food, art, and culture on the Rio Grande, is happening Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, with times waiting to be officially announced. But due to COVID-19 and the State of New Mexico public health order, the festival will be presented virtually! There will still be entertainment, art activities, a virtual artisan market, chile-chef demonstrations, educational workshops and more. This free, all-ages event is meant to give those stuck at home a chance to see what the state has to offer. If you are a high-quality chile-inspired and authentic New Mexican business with an e-commerce website and want to be a vendor, there is still time. Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, August 5. For more information email bosquechilefestival@bernco.gov.