It is hard to beat the emotional power of a live flamenco performance, yet they have sadly been few and far between of late. But Old Town’s own Casa Flamenca has created an outdoor performance space with socially distanced seating where you can see live performances on hot summer nights. "Tablao al Aire" takes to the stage for a mix of live local performances and streamed works from Spain that promises to be a uniquely 2020 experience on Friday, Aug. 28, Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 starting at 8:30pm. Tickets for the live performances are $35, or watch the stream from the comfort of wherever for $20. For more information and tickets to this all-ages event, see casaflamenca.org. (Clarke Condé)

Thanks to decades of cosplay, sci-fi/fantasy/horror/comic book fans have no problems wearing masks. But it’s still not quite time for large public gatherings. So Albuquerque’s long-standing genre-loving convention Bubonicon (52 years and counting!) has opted to host a Buboni-Virtual Con in 2020. This daylong online event includes panel discussions with authors and artists, readings, talks and even a workshop from local comic book creators 7000 BC. Becky Chambers Books, Keith R.A. DeCandito, Chaz Kemp Illustration, Connie Willis, Rebecca Roanhorse, Lauren Teffeau, S.M. Sterling, Jane Linskold, Dr. Cathy Plesko, Courtney Willis and Elizabeth Leggett are among the expected guests. Admission to this all-ages event is free. For complete details head to the Bubonicon Facebook page. (Devin D. O’Leary)

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)