Out of Town: Santa Fe

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The performing arts series Santa Fe Stages runs June 9-Aug. 27 at Firestone Plaza, 100 N. Guadalupe St. Highlights include the world premiere of the musical theater piece “Guadalupe!” June 9-18; Ariel Dorfman’s political thriller, “Death and the Maiden,” directed by Tony Abatemarco, from July 21-Aug. 6; and the Parsons Dance Company, July 27-30. (505) 982-6683.

* The Santa Fe Opera season runs June 30-Aug. 26 and includes Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” Rossini’s “Ermione,” Strauss’ “Elektra,” and the American premiere of Hans Werner Henze’s “Venus and Adonis.” At the Santa Fe Opera, about seven miles north of Santa Fe on Highway 84/285. (800) 280-4654.

* Classical, contemporary and jazz music all are part of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, July 15-Aug. 21 at St. Francis Auditorium in the Fine Arts Museum, northwest corner of the Plaza in Santa Fe. (505) 983-2075.

* The summer season by the Santa Fe Desert Chorale runs June 24-Aug. 14 and includes two full-chorale programs, “Partsong Traditions” and “Great Chapel Music,” and two small-group programs, “In a Guitar Groove” and “Madrigal Madness.” Concert locations vary. (800) 905-3315.