Twin Flames
The Canadian husband and wife folk music duo, comprised of Inuk and Mohawk artist Jaaji, and Algonquin, Metis, and Cree artist Chelsey June, blend their heritages to create captivating music with lyrics in English, French, and Inuttitut.
Twin Flames will bring traditional music to the forefront at 7 p.m., Friday, January 17, at the Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-2202
Steve Aoki
The multiple award-winning, and Pollstar’s highest-grossing electronic dance DJ and record producer brings his revolutionary sounds to El Paso as part of his latest 250+ city tour in support of his 2024 album Paragon.
Steve Aoki will spin the hits at 9 p.m., Friday, January 17, at Club 11:11, 9740 Dyer St., El Paso. Info: DiscoPresents.com
Jesus Christ Superstar
The 1973 rock opera about the final days of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, is restaged by Blank Conversations Theatre Company.
Jesus Christ Superstar preaches musically 7 & 2 p.m., January 17 – 26, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: BlankConversations.org
Exit The King
No Strings Theatre Company presents Eugene Ionesco’s absurdist drama about a materialistic, cruel and uncaring monarch who has ruled for more than four centuries and is given notice of termination, whether he likes it or not.
Exit The King will make its bow at 8 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., January 17 – February 2, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-523-1223
Extreme Dwarf Wrestling
Combine the intensity of memorable Lucha Libre feuds with a never-say-die, fearless pro mentality and you end up with mini masked wrestlers who live to compete in memorable matches that celebrate timeless Lucha Libre traditions.
Extreme Dwarf Wrestling will square off at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 18, at Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo, 121235 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces; and 6 p.m., Saturday, January 25, at Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center, 800 E. 1st St., Alamogordo. Info: Dwarfanators.com
Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show
Under the direction of Ringling Bros. alumnus Logan Jimenez, it’s a circus for all ages, featuring the kind of acts you might expect, including fire-eating, daring escapes, bubble sculptures, bubbles that burst into flame and bubble volcanoes.
Circus Pop! produces good clean bubble fun at 3 & 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center, 800 E. 1st St., Alamogordo; 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21 and 5 & 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Albert Lyons Event Center, 2953 S. Broadway St., Truth or Consequences; and 5 & 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, at SW New Mexico Fairgrounds, Raymond J, 4100 Raymond Reed Blvd., Deming. Info: GiantBubbleShow.com
Linda Rosenthal and Maxim Pakhomov
The prestigious Piatigorsky Foundation presents two world class musicians – violinist Linda Rosenthal, and pianist Maxim Pakhomov – continuing their mission to bring live classical music to non-traditional venues.
Linda Rosenthal and Maxim Pakhomov will share the music 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at Tularosa Basin Gllery of Photography, 401 12th St., Carrizozo; 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at The Lighthouse, 124 Austin St., Truth or Consequences; and 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20, at Temple Beth-El, 3980 Sonoma Springs Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-405-1739
John Bush and the Queen’s Demise Tour
Austin, Texas-based drummer and author John Bush will read from his novel, “Queen Daffodil’s Demise,” and play with Cleve and Sweet Mary Hattersley of the band Greezy Wheels, with opening act the Blazing Butlers.
John Bush drums up a reading at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Center for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-523-4847
Virus Theater’s Winter Ball
Dress up and get down at the annual evening of music, dancing, glamour and revelry sponsored by Silver City’s eclectic theater troupe, featuring live music by the Gila Lobsters, followed by DJ Rotten Cotton, and best of all, no cover charge.
The Winter Ball will celebrate live theater, 7-11 p.m., at the Buckhorn Opera House, 32 Main St., Pinos Altos. Info: VirusTheater@gmail.com
Azucar Jazz Combo
The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society’s monthly open-to-the-public meeting and dessert social features the Azucar Jazz Combo playing everything from salsa and jazz to pop ballads and international music.
Azucar Jazz Combo will entertain at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at Alma d’Arte Charter High School, 402 W. Court Ave., Las Cruces. Info: MVJazzBlues.net