Oh, let's see … about 15 to 20 years ago, the local club scene here in Burque was dominated by a sort of post-punk, pro-psychedelic brand of bands that literally packed the pages of Weekly Alibi's music section with tales of wiggly and jangly hipster glory, providing this town with a profound reflection of what a bizarre influence the bands of the previous decade had on the early aughts. Though bands like the Shins, Of God and Science and The Mindy Set were deeply influenced by earlier progenitors like The Ant Farmers, The Drags and Scared of Chaka, they grew to develop a neato sound of their own and sizable followings as well. Now, here at the end of 2017, you all out there in Alibi-land finally have a chance to see part of that historically relevant yet quickly aging rocanrol culture when The Mindy Set plays a blazing and beautiful reunion show at Sister on Friday, Dec. 29. Hijinks ensue for just $5, so get your arse down there, hipster army of Albuquerque; it's good for the troops and it's going to rock the fuck out. (August March)

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The holidays mean time with family, yummy treats and blood-boiling, rage-inducing stress. Finding a healthy outlet for that violent holiday spirit is a real problem these days. Well, you can blow off some of that built up steam at I-25 Studios, where some holiday helpers have set up the Battle Field: a 15,000 square feet of twists, turns, doors, bunkers and rooms to play laser tag in. Kids and adults 8 and up are invited to engage in all-out laser war this Thursday, Dec. 21, from 5-8pm. Entry is $10 per person, and each session lasts one hour. Save your teeth from being ground to dust. 'Tis the season. (Joshua Lee)

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.