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Do you ever start a sentence not even knowing where it's going, hoping you find it along the way? That conundrum can be much like finding the answer to trivia questions on the spot. Be afraid of how much you'll love The Office Trivia Night at Tractor Brewing West Side. On Tuesday, May 14, get there as ASAP as possible or around 7pm. If you're thinking about doing it, ask yourself “Would an idiot do that?” Regardless, do that thing. Remember all the Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute and Jim Halpert one-liners and be a little 'stitious that perhaps you've got enough useless “The Office” knowledge to win the evening. This event is for bears, beets, “Battlestar Galactica” and patrons 21 and over. Slide right in for free. And in the immortal words of Michael Scott, “That's what she said.” (Mayo Lua de Frenchie)

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If you had stopped by the office at Weekly Alibi HQ about 15 years ago, you might have noticed that Seattle radio station KEXP-FM was playing. And I was probably entranced, waiting for the next time the station deigned to play a song by a band they kept strongly implying would be the next big thing. For Rilo Kiley, that moment never quite came, but the ensemble proved fertile ground for future sounds. As singer, songwriter and guitarist for the outfit, Jenny Lewis grew substantially as an artist during those halcyon days, and has released a slew of hot vinyl on her own, including this year's On The Line, which features cool weirdos like Don Was and Jim Keltner. Anyway, she'll be jamming out all indie style at KiMo Theatre on Tuesday, May 14, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Tickets for this all-ages concert range in price from $27 to $39. (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)

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.