Out of Town: Taos

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The Taos Talking Pictures Festival runs April 13-16 at the Taos Convention Center, Storyteller Cinemas and the Oo-oonah Art Center. “The Big Kahuna,” right, with Kevin Spacey, is the opening night film. Anjelica Huston and Terrence Malick will receive awards. World premieres include “The Last Producer,” “Lost Forever,” “The Origin of Man” and others. Some free screenings. Others, $5-$8. Passes $175-$500. (505) 751-1605.

* WOFA, a group of 10 percussionists and dancers from French-speaking Guinea, perform May 6 at 8 p.m. at the Taos Art Assn., 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. (505) 758-2052.

* Jazz trumpeter and composer Terrence Blanchard and his sextet play May 21-23 at 8 p.m. at the Taos Community Auditorium at the Taos Art Assn., 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. (505) 758-2052.

* The Taos Poetry Circus runs June 8-15. The World Heavyweight Championship Poetry Bout between titleholder Jimmy Santiago Baca and Patricia Smith is June 14 at 8:30 p.m. Other readings, slams held daily. Venues vary. Events, $2-$25. Classes, $190. (505) 758-1800.