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How's this: The summer after high school ended, there was a big fancy dress pool party in the Heights. August March's best friend, Joe Fish, went as Ziggy Stardust because he could. March put on a black jacket, got a perm and went as Bobby Z. Nearly 1,000 years later, humans are still celebrating The Thin White Duke, but now they do it purposefully. On Friday, Jan. 10 at 9pm, Sister—home of all that's hep—and Cosmic Panther Productions host All That Glitters: A Night to Celebrate David Bowie. This Bewlay Brothers-style entertainment extravaganza features burlesque artist Ruby Champagne, performance artist Bowie Geste, Aaron Anderson of the rock band Sweet Nothin', Big Girls, DJ Wae Fonkey and DJ Bea. And it's all to benefit the Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico. In addition to dancing whilst lamenting the coming five years, face painting, a photo backdrop and special cocktails will be available for this $10, 21-plus event. Make us know you really care, make us jump into the air—be there. (August March)

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Burque's estimable Vortex Theatre was, for many years, located in the heart of UNM's student ghetto and featured some awesome work, particularly classics directed by or acted in by legendary local thespians like John Hardman. Now more than 20 years after such halcyon days, they've moved up to the heights to the old Langell's Art Supply building on Carlisle. And guess what? They still feature awesome, challenging, compelling work. Beginning Friday, Jan. 10 and running through Sunday, Feb. 2—with Friday and Saturday showtimes at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm—the curtain rises on Susan and God by Rachel Crothers. It's a dramatic comedy about life and religion in America, directed by Lauren Dusek Albonico and featuring noted local actors Bridget S. Dunn, Nick Johnson and Tait Peterson. This sometimes-overlooked 1930s Modernist masterpiece is the opening offering of a season titled “Drama Queens—400 Years of Women Playwrights.” Tickets for performances range in price for $17 to $24. (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.