Ongoing

Where Did We Sit on the Bus?

Santa Fe Playhouse 142 E De Vargas St, Santa Fe

In this solo show, a Latina child asks, during a school lesson on Rosa Parks, “Where did we sit on the bus?” Follow her from childhood to adulthood as she explores her family’s history, her identity as a first-generation American, and what the world will be like for her future children. Originally an autobiographical show by Brian Quijada, and now performed by Indigenous and queer Mexican-American multidisciplinary artist Satya Jnani Chavez. All music is played live and looped by Chavez. Where Did We Sit on the Bus? will perform a limited-engagement June 15 through June 24 on the mainstage (142 East De Vargas Street, Santa Fe, Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Opening Night is Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 pm.

$15 – $75

Transgender Cultural Fluency Training

Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Fe 1701 Arroyo Chamiso Rd, Santa Fe

The Transgender Cultural Fluency Training lays the foundation for participants to gain a better understanding of what it means to be transgender, clarify common misconceptions about transgender people, become familiar with the challenges transgender communities face, and learn ways to be a strong and engaged advocate for transgender people. These trainings cover the following: • Definitions of “the big four” concepts necessary to fully understand transness: sex, gender, expression, and orientation; • Definitions of “trans(gender)”, “cis(gender)”, and “nonbinary”; • The prevalence of transness, historically and presently; • Models of gender that help conceptualize how nonbinary people fit in; • Erasure as the main problem nonbinary people encounter; • Common myths and misconceptions about trans people; • How and why people transition, and the processes that may be involved; • Issues faced by trans and nonbinary people; • How to be a good advocate for the trans community; and • Services provided by the Transgender Resource Center.

Free

Tri-M Productions Presents “Kinky Boots”!

Santa Fe Hgh School Performing Arts Center 2100 Yucca Street, Santa Fe

Tri-M Productions of Santa Fe will present the Tony-Award-winning musical, "Kinky Boots" this coming June 15–25, 2023. The music and lyrics are by Cyndi Lauper and the book is by Harvey Fierstein. Mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price. Having inherited a shoe factory from his father, Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business. In the process, Charlie and Lola discover that they are not so different after all. Winner of the Tony for Best Musical in 2013, this is a wonderful show. It has been described as a "warm, likable, brassy, sentimental, big-hearted" production. Tickets are reserved seating, $40 and $30; half-price coupons available for students/youths.

$30 – $40