A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder tells the story of, you guessed it: love and murder. Set in the early 20th century, Monty Navarro suddenly finds himself in line to be Earl of Highhurst. Monty then must navigate love interests and how to quickly make his way up the line of inheritance in this musical comedy by Steven Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman. Gentleman's Guide won the Tony for Best Musical in 2014, and you can see it this weekend only at Popejoy Hall starting Thursday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 10. Tickets range from $35 to $80. (Taylor Grabowsky)

courtesy Wikimedia / Public Domain

Pirates of Penzance

Some historical notes: During the late 19th century, the Brits made operas too, except instead of being ponderous like the Germans or romantic like the Italians, the operas from Old Blighty were funny. Consequently, the work of Gilbert and Sullivan often gets played out in the realm of musical theater, as opposed to the opera world that produces, say, Puccini or Strauss. Albuquerque has a tradition of community theater embracing musical theater of all sorts, from the Albuquerque Civic Light Opera Association to Musical Theater Southwest. Now a new player has the spotlight turned toward them. Landmark Musicals presents the high-lariously engaging Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance. The curtain rises on Saturday, Nov. 25 and the production runs weekends through Sunday, Dec. 3. Participants are practically guaranteed to leave this luxurious laugh-a-minute dramedy singing “Modern Major General” after the final curtain; failure to do so will result in a resounding shout of “bollocks!” from your hipster friends. (August March)

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.