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1	4th Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta august 16 | 2–7 pm

Taste and vote for “Best Salsa” in three categories, sample wines, enjoy live music and dance, and browse Old Town shops. Special activities for kids, too.
Info: dial 311. Tickets: general admission, free; salsa competition tasting, $5; wine tasting, $2; a combination ticket is $6. Show a receipt from an Old Town merchant for $25 or more and tickets are free.

2	Second Annual Ballet Pro Musica Festival friday 1–sunday 3 | various times

The first ballet in the country that partners virtuoso musicians and dancers from celebrated national and international companies, in a marriage of live chamber music to classical dance. Featuring the National Ballet Company of Mexico: Compania Nacional de Danza, Mexico City’s Classical Ballet Company, Felberg Chamber Virtuosi led by New Mexico Symphony Orchestra’s associate concertmaster David Felberg.
Info: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street SW, 724-4771, www.balletpromusica.org.

3	Reflections: Sculpture and Mixed Media Work by John Garrett friday 1 | 5–8 pm

Garrett’s newest collection invokes remembrance; layered wall pieces are composed of images and objects, found, collected and hand-made, with multiple meanings both specific and ambiguous. Through August 30.
Info: Matrix Fine Art, 3812 Central Ave. SE, Suite A, 268-8952, www.matrixfineart.com. Free.

4	“Rock ‘n Roll Up Your Sleeve” Marriott Uptown Blood Drive thursday 28 | 9 am–5 pm

Drawing for prizes include dining at Marcello’s Chophouse, The Martini Grille, Steak and Ale, Bennigans, Casa de Benavidez, Yanni’s, Saggio’s, Tiger Lily. Also includes a fashion show by Lola Bella Boutique and Utopia Therapeutic massage and body treatments. Call for appointment.
Info: Marriott Uptown, 2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE, 843-6227.

5	Chef Knockout monday 25 | 5:30–10 pm

Feel the heat as eight Albuquerque restaurants battle head-to-head in four 30-minute challenges. Donate a canned good at the door and be entered in a grand-prize drawing. Benefits The Storehouse; sponsored by Albuquerque The Magazine and Ben E. Keith Foods.
Info: Albuquerque Convention Center. Tickets: $35, sold at Flying Star Café, Satellite Coffee, or Click Here.

6	Bubonicon 40 Convention friday 22–sunday 24 | various times

New Mexico’s only annual science fiction convention features panel discussions, an art show, talks and readings, dealer’s room, gaming room, auctions, costume contest, films, and more. Meet authors and artists such as David Weber, Daniel Abraham, George R.R. Martin, Walter Jon Williams, Ben Bova, Robert Vardeman, Steven “Jumper” Gould, Jane Lindskold, Suzy M. Charnas, Bob Eggleton, Marianne Plumridge, and Harry O. Morris.
Info: Location: Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel, 2910 Yale Blvd SE, 459-8734 or 266-8905, www.bubonicon.com. All-weekend and one-day memberships available.

7	Tomato Fiesta sunday 24 | 11 am–4 pm

Taste rare varieties of tomatoes and delicious dishes featuring homegrown tomatoes. Also kids’ activities, educational talks, vendors, live music, and lots of tomato-themed food.
Info: The Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE, 296-6020, www.albuquerquegardencenter.org. Tickets: $5; free for children under 12.

8	Shake Your Hips on Route 66 saturday 2 | 8 pm

Belly dancing artists Ava Fleming, Raffa, Amaya, Mia Naja, Opal Dance Troupe, Michelle Morrision, Cheryl Bushey and the ABQ Movers and Shakers join in competition to win trophies and prizes. Featuring Native American flute music by Andrew Thomas. Register your troupe for the competition.
Info: South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE, 848-1320. Tickets start at $15.

9	Alpha Blue Plays Sunport Serenades wednesday 13 | 11 am–1 pm

The Alpha Blue Trio serenades airport visitors with a mix of Cajun-folk-country blues.
Info: the Grand Concourse at the Albuquerque International Sunport. Free.

10	Raising the Roof: A Fun-Raising Ball, benefiting the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program saturday 16 | 6:30 pm–midnight

This black-tie event includes a silent auction, cocktails, dinner, dancing, and music provided by a live orchestra and Le Chat Lunatique.
Info: Embassy Suites, 875-1319, www.aysmusic.org. Tickets: $125 per person.