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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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The Haitian earthquake in 2010 took an already poverty-stricken country back to nearly primitive. Watching the heartbreak play out day after day on live television was nearly unbearable, especially for our struggling fellow humans enduring the destruction of not only the buildings and the structures, but their way of life. The African American Performing Arts Center welcomes and celebrates the Haitian culture and all things artistically Haitian with Haiti: After the Earthquake, on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 5:30 to 9:30pm. The Hands of the Caribbean have curated live performances, music and food with proceeds benefiting medical services and trade school programs to help those still in need in Haiti. Tickets run $50 and this event caters to a 21-plus crowd. (Mayo Lua de Frenchie)

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The City of Albuquerque made many advances in the past year. Hear all about them when the Honorable Mayor of the City of Albuquerque, Tim Keller, makes his annual State of the City address on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The event begins with a community celebration at 10am followed by a program of speeches and proclamations from Burque's progressive municipal governance team starting at 1pm. The all-ages event is free, but citizens must reserve tickets by emailing mayorkellerinvites@cabq.gov. (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.