11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Silent sitting meditation, everyone welcome, Taos Mountain Sangha Meditation Center, Plaza Garcia (C), 737-2383.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Buddhist/Vipassana Meditation with Marcia Rose; everyone welcome, 45-minute silent meditation, 15-minute walking meditation, teachings/practices and informal discussion, Taos Mountain Sangha Meditation Center, Plaza Garcia (C), 737-2383.

7-10 p.m. Aaron Lewis and his Smooth Jazz Trio, Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery, 758-1517.

9 p.m. midnight Mike Hearne and Jimmy Stadler, Sagebrush Inn, 758-2254.

9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cullen Winter Blues Band plus 16 Eyes, The Alley Cantina, 758-2121.

Noon-1 p.m. Friday Fun in the Sun plaza party, Skip Miller, historic storytelling, contribution through Taos Project goes to the Museum Association of Taos.

5 p.m. Friday Afternoon Club, Taos Country Club, live entertainment with Raymond Blanchet's Living Jazz Trio, 758-7300.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Bill and Bonnie Hearne, The Adobe Bar at The Historic Taos Inn, 758-2233.

7 p.m. House favorite Mary Bruschini sings jazz standards with Bob Meyers on bass, in The Bar at Momentitos de la Vida, Arroyo Seco, 776-3333.

7-10 p.m. Jay Scheffler, acoustic blues and jazz guitar, Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery, 758-1517.

7-9 p.m. Stories of the American West, with Kelly Pruitt and Kendall McCook, Caffe Tazza, 122 Kit Carson Rd., 758-8706.

9 p.m. midnight Hired Hands, Sagebrush Inn, 758-2254.

9 p.m.-1 a.m. 5th Annual Silva's Softball Dance, featuring Jimmy Stadler and the Colliders, $5, Herb's Lounge in Arroyo Hondo, 776-5815.

9 p.m. Jaka, soulful Afro-pop, El Taoseño, 758-4142.

10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Gagan Brothers Band, The Alley Cantina, 758-2121.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Taos County Farmers' Market, every Saturday through October at Town Hall parking lot, next to Taos Public Library, 758-8731.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Taos Metaphysical Fair, readings, spiritual counseling, alternative healing, workshop, live music and more, Anglada's Building, free admission, 758-9453.

1-4 p.m. Art Workout, "Monoprint with Mylar Plates" one-of-a-kind prints on paper or fabric that can be done without a press, with Jan Janas, Wright Gallery, 226 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, $25, 737-5690.

2 p.m. Fund-Raiser, benefit for Friends of Taos Charter Schools, Taos Cycle Works, 751-0435.

4-7 p.m. Meet the Artist, "Gathering of Dreamers," Native American art by Turtle Heart, Gallery Nomad, 110A Paseo del Pueblo Norte, 758-0708.

5-7 p.m. Dinah K. Worman, solo exhibit, opening, Act I Gallery, 226D Paseo del Pueblo Norte, 800-666-2933.

6 p.m. Enchanted Storytelling, historical storytelling character of O'Keeffe and others of Old Taos, with Roberta Courtney Meyers, Fechin Inn lobby, free, 776-2562.

7 p.m. Soulful jazz styling of Shannon Walker, in her farewell performance in Taos, on the patio at Momentitos de la Vida, Arroyo Seco, 776-3333.

7-10 p.m. Romancito and Hale, Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery, 758-1517.

7-10 p.m. The Dan Lizdas Trio plus Annie Wallis, jazz, The Adobe Bar at The Historic Taos Inn, 758-2233.

8 p.m. Summer Chamber Music, Chicago String Quartet, at SMU-Fort Burgwin, $15, 776-2388.

6 p.m. Enchanted Storytelling, historical storytelling character of O'Keeffe and others of Old Taos, with Roberta Courtney Meyers, Fechin Inn lobby, free, 776-2562.

9 p.m. midnight Hired Hands, Sagebrush Inn, 758-2254.

9:30 p.m. Disco Night with DJ's Jimmy and Heather, retro disco, funk, R&B, new wave, light show, Kachina Lodge, 758-2275.

10 p.m.-1 a.m. Anna Woolf and the Hounds, The Alley Cantina, 758-2121.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Taos Metaphysical Fair, readings, spiritual counseling, alternative healing, workshop, live music and more, Anglada's Building, free admission, 758-9453.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Taos Country Club Sunday Brunch, live entertainment with Raymond Blanchet's Living Jazz Trio, 758-7300.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lama Foundation Visitor's Day, land tours, lunch, talks with community members and Dances of Universal Peace, 758-8622.

1-3 p.m. SOMOS Monthly Book Sale at the SOMOS office in the Old Smith's Building, 232 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, paperbacks/25 cents and hardcovers/$1. Donations of used books of all types (except textbooks) appreciated, 758-0081 or visit www.somostaos.org.

1-5 p.m. Odissi Dance workshop with Jyoti Rout from India, Taos Community Studio, $50, 586-2437.

2-4 p.m. Book signing with Elizabeth Ayers, author of "Writing the Wave," Taos Book Shop, 122D Kit Carson Rd., 758-3733.

3-5 p.m. Charles Bowser: Mobile Show, opening reception for aluminum foil implosion sculpture mobiles, shows runs through August, Apple Tree Restaurant.

6-9 p.m. Notkoff and Padial, traditional Spanish music, The Adobe Bar at The Historic Taos Inn, 758-2233.

6:30 p.m. Evidence Jazz Quartet with Mary Bruschini, on the patio at Momentitos de la Vida, Arroyo Seco, 776-3333.

7 p.m. Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness practice in the Zen tradition according to teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, Garcia Plaza (C), call 758-4035 or 758-1290.

6:30 p.m. Taos Community Chorus rehearsal for summer program of songs from Broadway musicals, St. James Church, all singers welcome, 758-4786 or 758-3376.

7 p.m. Liar's Night, hosted by Marlene Simon at Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery, 758-1517.

7 p.m. Odissi Dance recital by Jyoti Rout from India, Anglada's Building, $12 in advance, $15 at door, $10 students and seniors, 586-2437.

7-10 p.m. "Open-Mic," hosted by "Bogey," The Adobe Bar at The Historic Taos Inn, 758-2233.

7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Tango Salsa Night with Double Time Dance Studio, 7:30 p.m. dance lesson, 8 p.m. dancing, Sagebrush Inn, 758-2254.

7-8 a.m. Silent sitting meditation, open to all, Taos Mountain Sangha Meditation Center, Plaza Garcia (C), 737-2383.

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration representative available at board room of Taos Civic Plaza and Convention Center, services are free, 800-281-7889.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Silent sitting meditation, everyone welcome, Taos Mountain Sangha Meditation Center, Plaza Garcia (C), 737-2383.

6:30-7:45 p.m. Beginner's Meditation, an introduction to Vipassana meditation and teachings of the Buddha, Taos Mountain Sangha Meditation Center, Plaza Garcia (C), 737-2383.

7 p.m. Spoken Word Tuesday, new format, free, Ranchos Coffee Company, 751-0653.

7:30 p.m. SMU-in-Taos colloquia lectures, "Taos 14,000,000 Ago" by Mike Holdaway, Fort Burgwin Dining Hall, 758-8322.

7:30 p.m. Classical guitar concert with Robert Guthrie, SMU-in-Taos Fort Burgwin Auditorium, 758-8322.

8-11 p.m. Jimmy Stadler, solo, Sagebrush Inn, 758-2254.

8-11 p.m. Barn Dance with Hired Hands, events tent at the base of chair No. 1 in Taos Ski Valley, $6/person, children under 15 free, 776-8220.

Noon Taos Ski Valley's Annual Birthday Party and Independence Day celebration, refreshments, music, dancing, craft booths, horseback and chair-lift riding, water polo and rubber ducky race, 776-2233.

6-9 p.m. Jazz with Frank Morgan and Friends, The Adobe Bar at The Historic Taos Inn, 758-2233.

9 p.m. midnight Mike Hearne and Jimmy Stadler, Sagebrush Inn, 758-2254.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Silent sitting meditation, everyone welcome, Taos Mountain Sangha Meditation Center, Plaza Garcia (C), 737-2383.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Buddhist/Vipassana Meditation with Marcia Rose, everyone welcome, 45-minute silent meditation, 15-minute walking meditation, teachings/practices and informal discussion, Taos Mountain Sangha Meditation Center, Plaza Garcia (C), 737-2383.

7-10 p.m. The Dolly Ranchers, alternative-country girl grunge from Santa Fe, Eske's Brew Pub and Eatery, 758-1517.

9 p.m. midnight Time Machine., Sagebrush Inn, 758-2254.

"Sundays at Ojo Caliente," a series of free cultural entertainment on the porch of Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort. On Sunday (July 1) at 2:30 p.m., storyteller Joe Hayes will share his special tales; 581-0019.

One Railroad Circus, an all-women's circus performance, El Puente Theatre and Cultural Center, $2 adults, 50 cents for children, Friday (June 29), 7 p.m., Saturday (June 30), 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday (July 1), 3 p.m. Event may take place outside the theater, 989-5798.

Art for the Heart Studio, (across from Peñasco Post Office) invites the community to visit the non-profit studio. Create art during a series of summer activities for youth and adults, or come and visit the garden and gallery. During July, arts and crafts will be on sale to raise matching funds for a N.M. Arts grant. Hours are Thursday-Sunday afternoons and by appointment. A mural painting at the ReUse Center at the Chamisal transfer station is planned Thursday (July 5). Call Jean, 587-2200, or 587-2889 during studio hours.