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The dark times are upon us again. Local comics collective 7000 BC is looking for sequential art scribes of tough constitution to celebrate the 16th annual 24-Hour Comics Day. Gruel away on Oct. 5 through 6 from noon to noon, to complete a 24-page comic in 24 consecutive hours. This assessment of intestinal fortitude is free and open to masochists of all ages. Bring your pens, pencils and a total disregard for your personal health to Lobo Anime & Comics this Saturday and Sunday. That's a good True Believer. (Joshua Lee)

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This year, cruise past all the suckers sitting in their cars by riding a bike to Balloon Fiesta with Routes Bicycle Tours' 9th Annual Bikes & Balloons Tour. The 16-mile round trip adventure begins Saturday, Oct. 5 at 5:30am with a provided bike, helmet, handwarmers, water, breakfast, souvenirs, admission to the Balloon Fiesta and a tour of Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm. It is a full morning for anyone over age 13 in reasonably good health with $85 (or $75 if you bring your own bike). For more information, see routesrentals.com. (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.