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From the brilliant mind of Deborah Colker and the contemporary circus performance company Cirque du Soleil, the show Ovo premieres in N.M. this Wednesday, March 1, at Santa Ana Star Center and runs through the weekend to March 5. The core of the dancing and music stems from Brazilian music—an influence from Brazilian natives Colker (who choreographed the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics) and composer Berna Ceppas. The plot of the show follows a group of insects moving throughout their environment and life when a mysterious egg appears in their midst while performing circus acts like hand balancing, foot juggling, aerial cradles, diabolos, contortion, slack wires and more. Tickets for kids are $25-$80, for adults, $36-$145, for a show room, $145-$160, and family packs range from $28-$88. For a full list of the varying times, visit the calendars section of the Weekly Alibi website at alibi.com. (Megan Reneau)

Playwright Charles Busch described the conception of The Lady in Question as, “A dress.” The Lady in Question parodies patriotic 1940 thriller films, as it follows the glamorous and talented world-class pianist Gertrude Garnet. While traveling through Germany, Garnet meets a striking American professor who entangles her in his mission to retrieve his mother from German Nazis. Renowned actor Kenneth Ansloan—creator of Albuquerque's incredibly accomplished drag troupe, The Dolls—portrays Gertrude Garnet while Hal Simons (Deathtrap, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) directs the drama comedy at the Vortex Theatre. The opening weekend has already passed, but you can catch the play for just $22 every weekend until the final showing on March 5; Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm and Sunday shows begin at 2pm. (Megan Reneau)

Whether you have one left foot or two, Ars Longa: Vita Brevis offers dancing that everyone can enjoy. Starting Friday, Feb. 24, and running until Sunday, March 5, this showcase of modern flamenco will feature choreography developed and danced by international guest artists as well as UNM's resident faculty. Held at the Rodey Theatre, the show will feature work by the likes of Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Rafael Estévez and Amanda Hamp. Tickets start at $10 and are now available at theatre.unm.edu. (Maggie Grimason)

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)