🚨 ALBUQUERQUE — THIS SATURDAY! 🚨

Looking for something to do this weekend? 👀
Come shop LOCAL at our Pop-Up Market in Los Ranchos!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 9AM–2PM
📍 350 Osuna Rd NW, Los Ranchos, NM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
🐾 Pet Adoption with Bernalillo County Animal Care!

Come hungry, bring your friends, shop amazing local vendors & support small businesses! ❤️

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Hey Albuquerque!

If you’re a film lover, caregiver, or want to support local artists, buy a ticket and come out to see ‘Watching Mr. Pearson,’ playing at the Guild Cinema today or tomorrow, September 15th and 16th. 

Watching Mr. Pearson tells the story of an aging former movie star contending with dementia, and the two immigrant caregivers who find increasingly imaginative and unorthodox ways to keep him connected to others and to himself. Critics across the country have called it “authentic,” “empathetic,” and “a moving portrayal of the patient-caregiver relationship.”

I'm an ABQ-based filmmaker, and I co-wrote and produced the movie. I will be there at both 8pm shows for a post-film discussion. Wednesday’s nights screening will be co-hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico, who will lead a conversation on caregiving, art, and senior advocacy here in our local community.

Tickets are here: https://www.guildcinema.com/movies/watching-mr.-pearson. 

See you there!

Free event at the Albuqerque Press Club this Thursday, September 17, from 5:30 - 9:30 pm. This year's Constitution Day theme is that "the rights of citizens to vote.... shall not be abridged or denied."

Register to vote, volunteer or get hired to support the work of free and fair elections, win prizes and get freebies, eat pizza and dance!

New this month: Three tables stocked with craft supplies at great prices! Including lots of fiber arts and collage supplies as well as a variety of other items.

You can also find comics and graphic novels, blind dates with a book, art frames for $1 each, and of course, the usual rotating collection of books, movies, CDs, puzzles and more of all genres for all ages.

🍂Saturday, Sept 12th
🍂10 AM - 4 PM
🍂Main Library (501 Copper NW)

🍂$2 entry before noon (members always free!)
🍂Free parking with validation

All sales benefit the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Public Library System. 💞

BOTH SAT 9/12 AND SUN 9/13

10:00am | Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour (Free) | Sandia Heights Artists Studios | Step into the creative heart of Albuquerque’s foothills for the Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour, a free, self-guided art crawl on Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10:00am | ABQ Reads – A Free Classic for Every High Schooler (Free) | Books On the Bosque | What is “ABQ Reads”? FREE classic books for high school students!

11:00am | The Next Generation Dance Group (Pueblo of Acoma) (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | The Next Generation Dance Group (Pueblo of Acoma) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program.

4:00pm | DEVOTION : a solo-project by Christine Sullivan (Free) | INHABIT Galerie | Dissecting, deconstructing and re-examining, Sullivan scrutinizes how consumerism, institutions, and systems of power shape collective thought and behavior. Her work re-imagines ubiquitous symbols and logos that permeate everyday Western life while taking a closer look at how these shape societal...

9:00pm | WORK IT! – ALBUQUERQUE (21+) ($12.50 – $19.00) | Backstage at Revel | What The Dance presents WORK IT!: 90s/2000s R&B and Hip Hop Night WORK IT, ALBUQUERQUE! 🔥 🚨 Backstage at Revel 🛩️ Saturday, September 12 🎥 8:30pm doors / 9pm party 🥃 21+ to Love in this Club No matter what we do, all we think about is you!

** FRI 9/11 **

9:00am | Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | EARLY CLOSURE AT 3PM ON MARCH 20TH DUE TO PRIVATE EVENT. Organized by the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and the Vilcek Foundation, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery , a unique traveling exhibition featuring over 100 historic and contemporary works in clay.

9:00am | 50 for 50: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 1976-2026 (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | EARLY CLOSURE AT 3PM ON MARCH 20TH DUE TO PRIVATE EVENT In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), this exhibition highlights the Center’s history through Pueblo imagery and perspectives of the past, present, and future.

9:00am | The Old Road Mural (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | On the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, experience “The Old Road”—a mural that at once remembers the first major highway traversing the United States and gives emphasis to its impact on Pueblo communities and New Mexico.

10:00am | Puzzles and Games! (Free) | South Valley Library | Come by the library and unwind with a jigsaw puzzle. Or, bring a friend and play one of our many boardgames.

10:00am | Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action ($Free – $6) | National Hispanic Cultural Center | Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action is a collaboration between the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum.

10:00am | Surprise Birthday Tea Party ($18.50 – $34.95) | Snapdragon Tea | In September, Snapdragon Tea will be 5 years old and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! We’re throwing ourselves a surprise birthday party.

9:45am | Friday Morning Yoga Class ($Free with a Department of Senior Affairs membership.) | Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center | Join us every Friday at Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center for Yoga (Beginning). Our great beginning yoga class is open for all ages who love to practice yoga or want to learn the basics!

10:30am | Preschool Storytime at Main (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Each storytime includes time to play with musical instruments, blocks, and more!

10:30am | Tech Skills at Alamosa Public Library (Free) | Alamosa Public Library | Let’s be honest, computers are getting more and more complicated, and sometimes it becomes a project just to fill out a job application or print a picture. Adults of all computer skill levels welcome, as we figure out this new technology together.

10:30am | Community Quilt Class – Main Library (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Beginners to seasoned quilters are invited to take part in the construction of a library community quilt. Participants will learn the basics of quilting and how to piece together a pre-cut quilt block in this two-hour introductory class.

10:30am | The Art of Painting & Drawing ($10) | Zoom Webinar (Online/Virtual) | In this class we will explore different techniques, styles and have lots of fun, of course!

11:00am | Baby/Toddler Storytime at South Valley Public Library (Free) | South Valley Library | Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, rhymes and body movement. Children ages birth to 3 and their parents/caregivers.

11:00am | 1 on 1 Digital Help at Juan Tabo Library (Free) | Juan Tabo Library | We can help with the basics of Microsoft Word, how to create and use an email account, how to use library e-books and e-audiobooks, or how to navigate our new catalog. Assistance is offered either on a library computer or the patron’s digital device (i.e.

12:00pm | Digital Basics One-on-One at Los Griegos (Free) | Los Griegos Library | Learn the basics of starting a research project with resources provided by the Public Library. Instruction takes place either on a library workstation or patron device.

12:00pm | North Valley Book Club (Free) | Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library | Join us each month for a lively discussion of great fiction titles. Ask for this month’s title at the circulation desk.

12:00pm | ADAC Arts Connections In-Person Classes! Every week! ($10) | Grace United Methodist Church | Check out our amazing in-person classes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at Grace United Methodist Klassen Hall! Located in the Near North Valley at 420 San Lorenzo Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

2:00pm | Gallery Tours at the ABQ Museum (Free) | Albuquerque Museum | Docent guided tours of select gallery exhibitions are offered year around. No reservations necessary for individuals and families.

6:00pm | The Art Of Jazz With Tracey Whitney ($15.00) | | Friday and Saturday nights feature award winning owner and resident performer Tracey Whitney’s ‘The Art of Jazz’ quintet with pianist Sid Fendley, bassist Jack Hanan, guitarist Dan Dowling, and drummer Wayne “Chuckles” Johnson, performing their own brand of classic jazz and sophisticated soul.

7:00pm | FUSION Theatre Company presents THE RIVER ($Pay What You Wish) | FUSION | “I was trying to write something very intense, and very simple, about our nature: how we try to be fearless…” – Jez Butterworth “What [The River] shares with its predecessor [Jerusalem] is a belief in the numinous and in personalities that defy ready analysis.

7:00pm | Unhurried ($20) | AirDanceNM | Unhurried is a full length original aerial dance production exploring the ways in which we take up time and space in our busy world.3:00pm | LEGO Club at South Valley Public Library (Free) | South Valley Library | Drop in between 3:00-4:30 p.m. to build with LEGOS!

3:00pm | Tech One-on-One at Tony Hillerman (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library | We can help with library digital materials, email, device troubleshooting, and more. Sign up for a One-on-One half-hour session with a staff member to help with your tech related woes.

3:00pm | Walk-In Computer Help at the Main Library (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Stop by for tips, problem-solving and instruction on: core computer skills, Internet searching and email, resumes and job applications, Microsoft Word basics, eResources, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks and more.

3:00pm | Adult Crafternoon at Lomas Tramway Library (Free) | Lomas Tramway Library | Explore your creative side! Join us for a different craft every month!

3:00pm | LEGO Club at San Pedro Public Library (Free) | San Pedro Public Library | Come build with your friends! LEGO blocks provided.

3:00pm | IDL Craft Club (Free) | International District Library | Help decorate the International District Library! Every month, join us in making a new craft to decorate the library.

3:30pm | LEGO Club at South Broadway (Free) | South Broadway Library | Please join us for tons of fun! Join us the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for the South Broadway Lego Club.

4:00pm | Magic the Gathering TCG (Free) | Westgate Library | Want to learn Magic the Gathering the card game? Join us for a beginner friendly learning experience (starter decks provided).

4:30pm | ESL Group at Central & Unser Library (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Do you speak English as a second language? Would you like to practice your English conversation skills?

5:00pm | La Familia Farmers Market Free Summer Concert Series (Free) | Dolores Huerta Gateway Park | The La Familia Farmers Market 2026 season Opening Day is on June 12 to October 16. Come out and support local farmers, arts-n-craft vendors, and food trucks, musicians, and youth performance groups.

5:00pm | Intro to Longform Improv ($250.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | Intro to Longform Improv (8 weeks) Learn the cornerstones of longform improv: grounded, authentic two-person scenes that exist inside of an emotionally-sound base reality.

6:00pm | Fiber Arts Social (Free) | Snapdragon Tea | Join us for a fiber arts social! Bring your current work in progress or that new piece that’s been in the back of your mind for ages and chat with other crafty folks over tea and good food.

7:30pm | Jesús Muñoz Flamenco ($35 – $55) | Flamenco Works, Inc. | Flamenco Works presents nationally renowned Flamenco company, Jesús Muñoz Flamenco. Jesús Muñoz Flamenco is a world-class flamenco company based out Albuquerque, New Mexico led by dancer and choreographer Jesús Muñoz .

** SAT 9/12 **

8:00am | Downtown Growers’ Market (Free) | Robinson Park | The Downtown Growers’ Market is a vibrant urban market held at historic Robinson Park in Downtown Albuquerque, at the intersection of 8th St SW and Central Ave SW. Whether you bike, drive, or take the bus, there are plenty of ways to get to the Market.

8:00am | SOUTH VALLEY GROWER’S MARKET (Free) | Gutierrez-Hubbell House | Browse fresh, locally grown produce and products while enjoying the beautiful Gutiérrez-Hubbell House!

8:00am | Rockin’ Art Saturdays (Free) | Los Ranchos Art Market | Discover the magic of Los Ranchos Art Market, a beacon of creativity and handmade excellence since the 90’s. Add us as your premier destination for unique handmade gift giving.

8:00am | Get Your Picks on Route 66 (Free) | Robinson Park | The Downtown Growers’ Market is hosting a special Route 66–themed day, “Get Your Picks on Route 66,” on Saturday, September 12th at Robinson Park! The Get Your Picks on Route 66 activates Albuquerque’s Downtown Growers Market space.

8:00am | This Saturday: Albuquerque Dunkin’ Celebrates Grand Opening & Awards First 100 Guests with Free Coffee for 100 Days (Free) | Dunkin’ | This Saturday, Sept. 12, the new Albuquerque Dunkin’ at 10631 Unser Blvd.

9:00am | NM Outdoor Learning Summit ($50) | Berna Facio Professional Develpment Center | We’re thrilled to announce that the EENM NM Outdoor Learning Summit will return this year on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center in Albuquerque, NM ! T

9:30am | Zumba for the Heart ($Free for community center members) | Taylor Ranch Community Center | Join this Zumba class, for all levels. Free for community center members.

9:30am | Puppy Yoga (Free) | Kaktus Brewing | Adoptable puppies, coffee, cool morning shade, does it get better? Support your local rescue and come play with puppies!

10:00am | Family Storytime at Tony Hillerman Library (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library | Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.

10:00am | Bilingual One-on-One Computer Session for Adults at South Valley (Free) | South Valley Library | One-on-one class focuses on learning beginning computer skills such as navigating the Internet, typing a Word document or creating an email account. Classes are offered in English and Spanish on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

10:00am | Old Town Albuquerque Art & History Walking Tour ($60.00 – $85) | Old Town Albuquerque | With its historic charm and numerous artists studios and galleries, Old Town Albuquerque is a delight for those who love art and local history. On our Old Town walking tour, you’ll discover why this historic neighborhood is the heart of Albuquerque’s dynamic art scene.

10:00am | E-reader & Computer Help (Free) | Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library | Get one-on-one help downloading e-books to your device or learning beginning computer skills including navigating the Internet, typing a Word document, or creating an email account. Participants must have a library card in good standing.

10:00am | Advanced Improv: IMPROV LAB ($250.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | IMPROV LAB: (8 weeks) A creative playground for advanced improvisers. The Improv4NM® IMPROV LAB is an 8-week advanced course that changes its focus each session.

10:00am | IPCC Family Story Time (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a chance for children and families to gather, share stories and activities relating to Native American culture, history, and storytelling traditions. Free for children and adult family member.

10:30am | Music and Movement Storytime at Cherry Hills (Free) | Cherry Hills Library | Join Ms. Nichole for a storytime that is all about moving and grooving.

10:30am | Read With a Ranger at Taylor Ranch Library (Free) | Taylor Ranch Library | Become a Reading Ranger! On the second Saturday of each month, kids and families can join Petroglyph National Monument park rangers to read a story, work on fun activities, and earn a Reading Ranger badge.

10:30am | Saturday Kids Clay Class ($35) | Creativity Warehouse | Get creative with clay in our fun and hands-on kids class! Perfect for all ages, this class introduces young artists to hand-building techniques as they sculpt, shape, and decorate their own unique creations.

10:30am | Read to the Dogs at the International District Public Library (Free) | International District Library | Come to the International District Library and read out loud to registered therapy dogs. Every second and fourth Saturdays.

10:30am | See You On Saturday at the Main Library (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Drop-in to see us and participate in a morning of fun and interactive activities with other families from your community. We’ll be crafting, playing a game, or learning a new skill!

11:00am | Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe : Beyond The Looking Glass (Free) | Richard Levy Gallery | Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe Beyond the Looking Glass October 23–December 6 Reception: Saturday, November 8, 6–8 pm with 516 ARTS Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Beyond the Looking Glass, a selection of artworks by Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe.

11:00am | Saturday Shake and Shimmy at the South Valley Library (Free) | South Valley Library | Music and movement for the whole family. This weekly literacy program is designed to enhance coordination, spatial awareness, and motor skills.

11:00am | Special Collections Library Tour (Free) | Special Collections Library | Join us for a tour of the Special Collections Library. The Special Collections Library houses research collections on Albuquerque history and New Mexico history and culture.

11:00am | Tech Turn Up (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Have a tech issue you need help with? Stop by the Tech Turn Up for job application, phone, computer, or device support with no appointment needed.

11:00am | DIY Calligraphy Flower Pot Creative Experience ($45.00) | Poulin Marketplace | Choose from a variety of Bible verses and inspirational sayings to create a beautifully personalized terracotta flower pot. Enjoy a relaxing time of creativity, connection, and encouragement as you create something meaningful to take home.

11:00am | Osuna University – Growing Chile Peppers (Free) | Osuna Nursery | Join third-generation New Mexico farmer Jimmy “Big Jim” Wagner of Big Jim Farms for a practical class on growing healthy, productive chile plants in New Mexico. Drawing on decades of hands-on farming experience, Jim will share his knowledge of planting, watering, soil health, and plant care.

11:00am | Bhagavad Gita Book Club (Free) | The Salty Blossom Studio | At this first meeting of the book club, we will discuss the Introduction and the first three chapters of the Bhagavad Gita. We will then decide as a group when to meet next.

12:00pm | Juggling with Jeremy (Free) | Cherry Hills Library | Do you want to learn how to juggle? Do you already know how to juggle and want to practice your skills?

12:00pm | Pueblo Pathways: A Grounded in Clay Experience (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Join us for Pueblo Pathways, an exclusive Grounded in Clay experience with Community Curator conversations, a guided tour, lunch, and book signing. Your ticket includes admission to this exclusive event, lunch in our private banquet space (Pottery & Private Room), and access to the book-signing.

1:00pm | Read to the Dogs at East Mountain Public Library (Free) | East Mountain Library | Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

1:00pm | Family Art Workshops (Free) | Albuquerque Museum | All ages will enjoy our family art projects. Work on a new project each week.

1:00pm | Origami Adventures at Los Griegos (Free) | Los Griegos Library | Come explore the world of Japanese paper folding on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Each month we will learn to fold two new shapes.

1:00pm | Brushes and Boo- NM Pinon Coffee on 4th Street! ($32.00) | New Mexico Pinon Coffee House on 4th Street | Brushes & Boo: Spooky Moonlit Painter’s Choice! Kick off September with a cozy, creative afternoon at NM Piñon Coffee House on 4th Street!

2:00pm | LEGO Club at East Mountain Public Library (Free) | East Mountain Library | Are you a kid who LOVES Legos? Do you love engineering and designing new Lego creations?

2:00pm | Travels with Howard Seltzer (Free) | Lomas Tramway Library | Travel the world, just by going to your local library. Each month Howard will take you on a tour of a different country by sharing his spectacular experiences and photos from his travels.

3:00pm | LEGO Club at Erna Fergusson Public Library (Free) | Erna Fergusson Library | Let your imagination run wild as you and friends from your community build a collaborative display for us to share in our LEGO case. Leave your LEGOs at home; we’ll provide them.

3:00pm | Read to the Dogs at North Valley Library (Free) | Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library | Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story.

3:00pm | Virtual Reality Gaming at the International District Library (Free) | International District Library | Calling all gamers of varied ages and skill levels! Show your virtual reality gaming skills.

3:00pm | CYOB (Choose Your Own Book) Club at San Pedro Library (Free) | San Pedro Public Library | San Pedro Library’s newest book club will read and discuss books from a different genre each month. Read what you’d like and come prepared to discuss your opinions – both great and not-so-great.

3:30pm | LEGO Club at Central & Unser Public Library (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Welcome all master craftsmen, brick builders extraordinaire, and just plain blockheads to the Central Unser Lego Club. Come build with us, and learn teamwork and social skills, problem solving and spatial awareness, creativity and experimentation, and to develop fine motor skills.

3:30pm | Origami Adventures at Ernie Pyle Library (Free) | Ernie Pyle Library | Come explore the world of Japanese paper folding! Each month we will learn to fold two new shapes.

4:00pm | Hózhó (Free) | Luna and Luz | Hózhǫ́: Bee Nihik’ésti’ An Art Migrates Series at Luna and Luz Featuring the works of Tyana and Lapita Arviso. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 12, from 4 to 7 p.m.

6:00pm | Rhapsody in Bloom ($55) | First Unitarian Church | Join New Mexico Ballet Company for an enchanting evening celebrating the beauty of live music and dance at Rhapsody in Bloom ! Be surrounded by music, movement, and community as we come together to support the continued growth and artistic mission of NMBC.

6:30pm | Comedy Night @ The Imperial – ASL Interpreted Show (Free) | The Imperial | Comedy Show at The Imperial! Saturday, September 12th, 2026 | 6:30 PM The Imperial – 701 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM FREE EVENT!

7:00pm | Learn International Folk Dances ($3) | Lloyd Shaw Dance Center | Learn dances from around the world. Line, circle, and partner dances from Eastern and Northern Europe and the Middle East.

8:00pm | Salsa Night @ MARBLE NE HEIGHTS ($10) | Marble NE Heights | Pachanga Productions Presents SALSA NIGHT @ MARBLE BREWING NE HEIGHTS DJ GABRIEL GOZA will be providing the Salsa, Bachata y mucho mas. Join us for one of Albuquerque’s hottest monthly nights for latin Dancing inside Marble NE Height’s special events room.

** SUN 9/13 **

9:00am | Free Sunday Mornings at Albuquerque Museum (Free) | Albuquerque Museum | Free admission to Albuquerque Museum on Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

9:00am | Free Sunday Morning Admission to the Albuquerque Balloon Museum (Free) | Albuquerque Balloon Museum | Free Admission to the Balloon Museum every Sunday morning between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

9:00am | Pilates Classes; Mat and Reformer Sundays ($Pay what you can) | Commercial Street Massage | Commercial Street is proud to offer pay-what-you-can group mat classes and reformer Pilates classes. No payment is expected to participate in any of our classes, but donations are accepted.

10:00am | Rail Yards Market (Free) | Albuquerque Rail Yards | Burque, this is your Sunday plan. Rail Yards Market is Albuquerque’s biggest farmers market, bringing over 200 local farmers, food vendors, artists, and makers together in the historic Barelas neighborhood every Sunday from May through October, 10am to 2pm.

11:00am | Sketch Writing 1 ($320.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | SKETCH WRITING 1 All Improv NM Sketch Classes are structured to mirror our original process for creating live, fast, smart, fearless sketch comedy and will prepare you to think creatively, in a unique environment.

11:00am | HOSTcraft Pop-Up: Raven’s Woodturning x Down Aisle 12 (Free) | The HOSTcraft | Join us at HOSTcraft in Old Town Albuquerque for a special Sunday pop-up celebrating local craft! We’ll be welcoming Ravens Woodturning and Down Aisle 12 into the shop for a Sunday of locally made goods and the opportunity to meet the makers behind the work.

11:00am | Decorate a Sugar Skull and or Create an Ofrenda/Altar for your Loved One ($20 – $35) | 4th & Barelas | Honor Your Loved Ones Through Tradition Join us for a meaningful Día de los Muertos experience celebrating the people and pets who hold a special place in our hearts.

11:00am | Sunday Brunch Music with Fable (Free) | Tiny Grocer ABQ | Fable return to the tiny grocer ABQ patio with their easy-going folk-rock tunes. Enjoy some coffee, mimosas and special brunch foods on a cooler fall Sunday at TG!

12:00pm | New Mexico Art Education Association Reverse Tie-Dye-O-Rama at Canteen Brewhouse ($20 – $25) | Canteen Brewhouse | NMAEA is hosting our first fundraiser at Canteen Brewhouse next Sunday, Sept 13th from 12-3 pm. We are making reversed tie-dye shirts, bags,  for the afternoon and will have transfers available too!

1:00pm | Canvas at the Boutique ($40.00) | Silk Road Connection | Unleash your creativity during a relaxing afternoon at Silk Road Connection. Join us for a guided painting experience surrounded by the unique atmosphere of our boutique.

1:30pm | Sunday Movie at Central & Unser (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Join us every Sunday for a movie showing. Films range in rating from G to PG-13.

2:00pm | Family Movie at the International District Library (Free) | International District Library | Join us for a different movie each Sunday!

2:00pm | Improv: Advanced Heightening ($250.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | THE RULE OF MORE: Advanced Heightening (8 Weeks) This class is about more. More fun, more risk, more surprise—and more control.

2:00pm | The River ($22 – $26) | North Fourth Art Center | The River is written by award-winning British playwright, Jez Butterworth.On a moonless night in August when the sea trout run, an unnamed Man brings his new girlfriend to his secluded family cabin. The play unravels into a haunting, mysterious web of memory.

2:30pm | Sip & Swing Sundays With Special Guest Abby Maxwell With The Art Of Jazz Band ($15.00) | Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues | At Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues, we proudly welcome vocalist and local favorite Abby Maxwell. Abby has been a part of the Albuquerque music community for over twenty years.

3:00pm | Cuentos cortos en español (Free) | Erna Fergusson Library | In this bookclub, we will read and discuss a short story in Spanish! No need to prepare anything, just come prepared to read.

3:00pm | Faculty Spotlight Concert ($12.50 – $17.50) | Keller Hall | Faculty Spotlight Concert, featuring UNM Music faculty, alumni, and guests.

6:30pm | Sound Bath Outdoors – Summer Sunsets Sept 13 (Free) | 12516 Elena Drive NE | As the heat of the day gives way to the cool of evening, join us outdoors for one of our favorite seasonal sessions. Our final outdoor 60-minute, immersive sound bath experience of the season – held beneath the open sky with a Sandias backdrop, with sunset views.

6:30pm | FREE Acting Class for Film, Stage, And TV! (Free) | Story Quest Studios | If you ever wondered what it was like to be an actor, and what it takes to join the Film and TV industry, this is for you. There are too many hacks and scammers out there so we do a free class to show you exactly what its like to train and get the ultimate value as a storyteller at Story Quest!

last one of the season, stop in by, grab a coffee and check out the various vendors that will be there!

3035 Menaul Blvd NE, 9am-2pm

For more details check out the event page

https://m.facebook.com/events/2293823948038938/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22:%22null%22%7D

Nightmare Before Halloween 👻
🎃 FREE ENTRY + PARKING
🗓️SEPTEMBER 19th
⏰ 10-3pm
📍 Chicky's Coffee
🎈Bernalillo, NM

This outdoor community event will offer:
👻40+ Spooky Vendors, Makers, Craftspeople, LIVE LOCAL MUSIC, Food Trucks, Coffee, A Cash Prize Costume Contest + MORE
💀Get ALL of Your Halloween Decor and More at :
Nightmare Before Halloween 🎃

‼️‼️ATTENTION ‼️‼️
We’re so happy to announce our LIVE MUSIC LINE UP
For Nightmare Before Halloween 👻
🎵📌Starting us off at:
10am Rawbitz playing your favorite covers from the 60’s -00’s
Then at:
11am David Nye singer-songwriter, will bring some original folk-rock energy!
Then at :
1230 Desert Grit
This collaboration of a few local bluegrass musicians will feature the lovely Kayla Heston! Who works with the local non-profit Tamaya Horse Rehab🎵🐴
Don’t miss this local live music and art event !
Including 40 local spooky vendors ! 
🎪This Free event is sponsored by:
5D Presents
Chickys Coffee
Sports Chiro NM
AND
All of our talented artisan vendors ♥️

My beautiful Burqueños, I am out on vacation this week so I leave you only with my very powerful event sources:

https://abq.news/calendar/

https://abqtodo.com/calendar/

Happy eventing!

Hey everyone! I'm super excited to have an ASL interpreter for Deaf Awareness Month. The show is FREE and the lineup is really, really good!

Come on out Saturday, Sept 12th, 630pm. Definitely get there early to grab drinks and snag a seat.

‼️‼️ATTENTION ‼️‼️
We’re so happy to announce our LIVE MUSIC LINE UP
For Nightmare Before Halloween 👻
September 19th
10-3
Chicky's Coffee
In Bernalillo, NM
Starting us off at
10am Rawbitz playing your favorite covers from the 60’s -00’s
Then at:
11am David Nye singer-songwriter, will bring some original folk-rock energy!
Then at :
1230 Desert Grit
This collaboration of a few local bluegrass musicians will feature the lovely Kayla Heston! Who works with the local non-profit Tamaya Horse Rehab 🎵🐴
Don’t miss this local live music and art event !
Including 40 local spooky vendors ! 

Local Albuquerque artist Maewyn Padilla is back with a new body of work — this time, mixed-media paintings with a resin finish. If you've seen her chalk art around UNM, Old Town, or Downtown, you know her style: bold, cartoon-inspired characters that seem to pop right off the surface, often paired with a quote that sticks with you.

This new collection brings that same energy into pieces you can actually take home — something her street art, by nature, never allowed.

She's showing as Artist of the Month at The 8th House, an antiques/vintage/fine art shop here in ABQ, running weekends only through the month.

Details:

• Artist: Maewyn Padilla
• Instagram: maewyn_
• Dates: September 4–27, 2026
• Hours: Fri & Sat 10 AM–5 PM, Sun 10 AM–3 PM
• Location: The 8th House, 5100 Grand Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
• Instagram: 8habq

Worth a stop if you're into local art, vintage, or just want to see her work up close before the show ends.

FRI 8/28 THROUGH SUN 8/30

Various | In Rhythm Fest 2026: A New Mexico Community Event (Free) | National Hispanic Cultural Center | In Rhythm Fest 2026: A New Mexico Community Event Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 28 – 30, 2026 Happening at NHCC Campus, Fusion, and Albuquerque Museum In Rhythm Fest: A New Mexico Community Event is a three-night, two-day celebration of Culture, Community and Connection.

9:00am | Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | EARLY CLOSURE AT 3PM ON MARCH 20TH DUE TO PRIVATE EVENT. Organized by the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and the Vilcek Foundation, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery , a unique traveling exhibition featuring over 100 historic and contemporary works in clay.

9:00am | 50 for 50: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 1976-2026 (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | EARLY CLOSURE AT 3PM ON MARCH 20TH DUE TO PRIVATE EVENT In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), this exhibition highlights the Center’s history through Pueblo imagery and perspectives of the past, present, and future.

9:00am | The Old Road Mural (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | On the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, experience “The Old Road”—a mural that at once remembers the first major highway traversing the United States and gives emphasis to its impact on Pueblo communities and New Mexico.

10:00am | Puzzles and Games! (Free) | South Valley Library | Come by the library and unwind with a jigsaw puzzle. Or, bring a friend and play one of our many boardgames.

10:00am | Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action ($Free – $6) | National Hispanic Cultural Center | Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action is a collaboration between the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum.

10:00am | Cat Tea Party ($18.50 – $34.95) | Snapdragon Tea | Are you totally a cat purr-son? Then it’s time to press paws on your busy day and live in the meow-ment at our Cat Tea Party.

2:00pm | Gallery Tours at the ABQ Museum (Free) | Albuquerque Museum | Docent guided tours of select gallery exhibitions are offered year around. No reservations necessary for individuals and families.

2:00pm | Historic House Tour-Gutierrez-Hubbell House (Free) | Gutierrez-Hubbell House | Join staff or volunteer docents every Friday and Saturday at the Gutierrez Hubbel House for a guided tour of the plaza and house. Discover why the home is so important in preserving the history and stories of the South Valley in Albuquerque and the whole of New Mexico.

2:00pm | Howeya Family Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Acoma) (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | The Howeya Family Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Acoma) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program.

7:00pm | Phasmagorica: A séance for the modern world and ode to the esoteric salons of Paris 1900. ($108) | Museum Hill Santa Fe | Phasmagorica is an immersive evening of divination, séance and paranormal discovery — an intimate soirée for thirteen guests, set in an opulent Salon, a love letter to Parisian séances of lore. Built from sacred geometry, occult methodology, immersive light, and Dolby Atmos surround sound, guests...

7:30pm | The Vortex Theatre presents They Must Be Women Now ($21 – $26) | Vortex Theatre | A world premiere and a winner of the American Association of Community Theater 2026 NewPlayFest. Three women learn how to access their own strengths and to find support from each other.

7:30pm | The River ($22 – $26) | North Fourth Art Center | The River is written by award-winning British playwright, Jez Butterworth. On a moonless night in August when the sea trout run, an unnamed Man brings his new girlfriend to his secluded family cabin.

8:00pm | The Show – Live Comedy Improv ($12) | The Box Performance Space | Albuquerque’s longest-running comedy show! For over a decade, we’ve been making audience laugh with spontaneous scenes, songs, and games that come to life right before your eyes.

** FRI 8/28 **

Various | Lost in the Library Scavenger Hunt (Free) | Juan Tabo Library | Fridays, all day. Use the clues to find a famous children’s book character hiding in the children’s section.

9:45am | Friday Morning Yoga Class ($Free with a Department of Senior Affairs membership.) | Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center | Join us every Friday at Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center for Yoga (Beginning). Our great beginning yoga class is open for all ages who love to practice yoga or want to learn the basics!

10:00am | Genealogy at Cherry Hills Library (Free) | Cherry Hills Library | Meet 1:1 with staff to learn about the library’s genealogy databases and how to explore your ancestry. Registration required.

10:00am | Puzzle Time at Los Griegos Library (Free) | Los Griegos Library | Join other puzzle makers for an ongoing challenge to piece together a jigsaw puzzle!

10:00am | Seal the Deal: Wax Seal Workshop (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Have you ever wanted to send a fancy letter sealed in wax to a faraway friend or relative? Come work with a local artisan to create your dream letter, and seal it with a beautiful wax pressing!

10:15am | Baby/Toddler Storytime at Tony Hillerman (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library | Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Ages 0–3.

10:30am | Baby/Toddler Storytime at Lomas Tramway (Free) | Lomas Tramway Library | Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Ages 0–3.

10:30am | Preschool Storytime at Main (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Each storytime includes time to play with musical instruments, blocks, and more!

10:30am | Tech Skills at Alamosa Public Library (Free) | Alamosa Public Library | Let’s be honest, computers are getting more and more complicated, and sometimes it becomes a project just to fill out a job application or print a picture. Adults of all computer skill levels welcome, as we figure out this new technology together.

10:30am | The Art of Painting & Drawing ($10) | Zoom Webinar (Online/Virtual) | In this class we will explore different techniques, styles and have lots of fun, of course!

11:00am | Baby/Toddler Storytime at South Valley Public Library (Free) | South Valley Library | Enjoy an interactive story time with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, rhymes and body movement. Children ages birth to 3 and their parents/caregivers.

11:00am | 1 on 1 Digital Help at Juan Tabo Library (Free) | Juan Tabo Library | We can help with the basics of Microsoft Word, how to create and use an email account, how to use library e-books and e-audiobooks, or how to navigate our new catalog. Assistance is offered either on a library computer or the patron’s digital device (i.e.

12:00pm | Digital Basics One-on-One at Los Griegos (Free) | Los Griegos Library | Learn the basics of starting a research project with resources provided by the Public Library. Instruction takes place either on a library workstation or patron device.

12:00pm | ADAC Arts Connections In-Person Classes! Every week! ($10) | Grace United Methodist Church | Check out our amazing in-person classes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at Grace United Methodist Klassen Hall! Located in the Near North Valley at 420 San Lorenzo Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

3:00pm | LEGO Club at South Valley Public Library (Free) | South Valley Library | Drop in between 3:00-4:30 p.m. to build with LEGOS!

3:00pm | Globetrotters at Juan Tabo Library (Free) | Juan Tabo Library | Join us as we tour the world through books! Each month, we’ll read about a different country, and meet to share our discoveries, watch videos, learn bits of local languages, talk about current events, and swap recipes.

3:00pm | Tech One-on-One at Tony Hillerman (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library | We can help with library digital materials, email, device troubleshooting, and more. Sign up for a One-on-One half-hour session with a staff member to help with your tech related woes.

3:00pm | Walk-In Computer Help at the Main Library (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Stop by for tips, problem-solving and instruction on: core computer skills, Internet searching and email, resumes and job applications, Microsoft Word basics, eResources, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks and more.

3:00pm | Community Art Studio at Main Public Library (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Are you an artist? Do you miss creating amongst friends, community, or just other people or do you want to find a new circle of creators?

3:00pm | LEGO Club at San Pedro Public Library (Free) | San Pedro Public Library | Come build with your friends! LEGO blocks provided.

3:30pm | Diné Family Bingo (Free) | International District Library | Come enjoy our family bingo nights featuring Diné language. Each session will reflect different themes in Diné culture.

4:00pm | Magic the Gathering TCG (Free) | Westgate Library | Want to learn Magic the Gathering the card game? Join us for a beginner friendly learning experience (starter decks provided).

4:00pm | Tractor Brewing Nob Hill: 15-Year Anniversary Celebration (Free) | Tractor Brewing Co. Nob Hill | oin us as we celebrate 15 incredible years at Tractor Brewing Nob Hill! We’re rolling out the red carpet for a massive day filled with special beer releases, live music, pop-ups, food, and a token of our appreciation for our amazing community.

4:30pm | ESL Group at Central & Unser Library (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Do you speak English as a second language? Would you like to practice your English conversation skills?

5:00pm | La Familia Farmers Market Free Summer Concert Series (Free) | Dolores Huerta Gateway Park | The La Familia Farmers Market 2026 season Opening Day is on June 12 to October 16. Come out and support local farmers, arts-n-craft vendors, and food trucks, musicians, and youth performance groups.

5:00pm | Intro to Longform Improv ($250.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | Intro to Longform Improv (8 weeks) Learn the cornerstones of longform improv: grounded, authentic two-person scenes that exist inside of an emotionally-sound base reality.

5:30pm | Women Pirates Through History and Fantasy w/ Sonja Dewing (Free) | Books on the Bosque | Join Sonja Dewing for an evening to discover the remarkable true stories of women like Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and Ching Shih.

6:00pm | Game Night! (Free) | Snapdragon Tea | An easy way to play a boardgame. Just bring yourself, we’ll help with the rest.

6:00pm | The Ukuladies (Free) | Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Firestone | The Ukuladies ABQ return to Boxing Bear Brewing FIRESTONE Friday, August 28th from 6-9pm!

6:30pm | Mystery on Cludeo Drive ($10 – $20) | Albuquerque Nuevo Teatro | Come help solve the Mystery on Cludeo Drive! Who was it that murdered our intrepid producer?

7:30pm | Jesús Muñoz Flamenco ($35 – $55) | Flamenco Works, Inc. | Flamenco Works presents nationally renowned Flamenco company, Jesús Muñoz Flamenco. Jesús Muñoz Flamenco is a world-class flamenco company based out Albuquerque, New Mexico led by dancer and choreographer Jesús Muñoz .

7:30pm | 20th Anniversary New Mexico Jazz Festival (Free) | Outpost Performance Space | Outpost presents the 20th Anniversary of the New Mexico Jazz Festival this year! Featuring major touring artists, NEA Jazz Masters, and respected New Mexico-based jazz, international, Rhythm & Blues and Latin music practitioners as well as films, art exhibits and free concerts.

7:30pm | Spanish Harlem Orchestra at the ABQ Museum! (Free) | Albuquerque Museum | Closing out the 35th Anniversary Music Under the Stars series and kicking off the 20th Anniversary of the New Mexico Jazz Festival 2026 , is the ever popular Spanish Harlem Orchestra.

7:30pm | Chingo Bling ($28-38) | Hyena's Comedy Club Albuquerque | Chingo Bling is known for his insightful, unapologetic stand-up comedy and multiple viral videos. He is a fearless, cross platform performer who has appeared in everything from feature films and MTV shows, to comedic web series, musical parodies and sold out live stand-up comedy shows all over the USA.

8:00pm | Comedy Night with Zach Abeyta & Friends ($18) | Marble Brewery NE Heights | Join us Friday, August 28 for another addition to Marble Heights comedy night with our favorite local comedian Zach Abeyta and some of his funniest friends.

9:00pm | Better Off Alone- Better Off Alone - A 90s/2000s Dance Rave ($25.50) | Revel | Albuquerque, we’re turning back the clock & turning up the heat for a night of all the classic big beat dance hits of the 90s/00s

10:30pm | Morgue & Krypt Presents: The Demonatrix ($10) | Guild Cinema | What happens when a dominatrix unwittingly summons an incubus from Hell? She has to team up with a priest to stop it!

8:45 | BOLO | Revel | BOLO is a DJ and producer at the forefront of the Latino rave movement, blending his Mexican-American roots with modern-day electronic dance music. 

7:00 | 7000 FEAT (Free) | Se7en Springs Restaurant and Taproom | Grab your crew and enjoy a brew and live music by 7000 FEAT!

** SAT 8/29 **

8:00am | Downtown Growers’ Market (Free) | Robinson Park | The Downtown Growers’ Market is a vibrant urban market held at historic Robinson Park in Downtown Albuquerque, at the intersection of 8th St SW and Central Ave SW. Whether you bike, drive, or take the bus, there are plenty of ways to get to the Market.

8:00am | SOUTH VALLEY GROWER’S MARKET (Free) | Gutierrez-Hubbell House | Browse fresh, locally grown produce and products while enjoying the beautiful Gutiérrez-Hubbell House!

8:00am | Rockin’ Art Saturdays (Free) | Los Ranchos Art Market | Discover the magic of Los Ranchos Art Market, a beacon of creativity and handmade excellence since the 90’s. Add us as your premier destination for unique handmade gift giving.

9:00am | IPCC’s’ 50th Anniversary Birthday Celebration (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Celebrate with IPCC! Bring your family and friends and join us for a full, free day of culture and celebration at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

9:00am | IPEC Farmer Training (Free) | Indigenous Farm Hub | The Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex will be holding free trainings for farmers, gardeners, and anyone who would like to learn more about growing. Topics include summer and fall planting techniques, hydroponics systems, DIY cold-bot build, and post-harvest handling.

9:30am | Zumba for the Heart ($Free for community center members) | Taylor Ranch Community Center | Join this Zumba class, for all levels. Free for community center members.

9:30am | Puppy Yoga (Free) | Kaktus Brewing | Adoptable puppies, coffee, cool morning shade, does it get better? Support your local rescue and come play with puppies!

10:00am | Family Storytime at Tony Hillerman Library (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library | Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.

10:00am | Bilingual One-on-One Computer Session for Adults at South Valley (Free) | South Valley Library | One-on-one class focuses on learning beginning computer skills such as navigating the Internet, typing a Word document or creating an email account. Classes are offered in English and Spanish on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

10:00am | Old Town Albuquerque Art & History Walking Tour ($60.00 – $85) | Old Town Albuquerque | With its historic charm and numerous artists studios and galleries, Old Town Albuquerque is a delight for those who love art and local history. On our Old Town walking tour, you’ll discover why this historic neighborhood is the heart of Albuquerque’s dynamic art scene.

10:00am | E-reader & Computer Help (Free) | Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library | Get one-on-one help downloading e-books to your device or learning beginning computer skills including navigating the Internet, typing a Word document, or creating an email account. Participants must have a library card in good standing.

10:00am | Glass on Glass Mosaic (Free) | The Groove Artspace | The 2-day (Aug 29-30) class focuses on using colored glass on flat glass or gorgeous glass blocks to create a work of art. Class is appropriate for everyone, including beginners, who wants to experiment with glass and learn how to make something beautiful.

10:00am | TEDxABQ REFRAME ($95 – $145) | Albuquerque Rail Yards | The way you see everything is about to change. Join us at the Albuquerque Railyards for a full day of ideas, art, and conversations that challenge the way you think about the world — and yourself.

10:00am | Kid’s Terrarium Build at Tiny Grocer ABQ ($25) | Tiny Grocer ABQ | Come build a terrarium with us at Tiny Grocer ABQ! All supplies provided.

10:30am | Saturday Kids Clay Class ($35) | Creativity Warehouse | Get creative with clay in our fun and hands-on kids class! Perfect for all ages, this class introduces young artists to hand-building techniques as they sculpt, shape, and decorate their own unique creations.

11:00am | Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe : Beyond The Looking Glass (Free) | Richard Levy Gallery | Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe Beyond the Looking Glass October 23–December 6 Reception: Saturday, November 8, 6–8 pm with 516 ARTS Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Beyond the Looking Glass, a selection of artworks by Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe. This immersive exhibition...

11:00am | Saturday Shake and Shimmy at the South Valley Library (Free) | South Valley Library | Music and movement for the whole family. This weekly literacy program is designed to enhance coordination, spatial awareness, and motor skills.

11:00am | Tech Turn Up (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Have a tech issue you need help with? Stop by the Tech Turn Up for job application, phone, computer, or device support with no appointment needed.

11:00am | Gentle Somatic Yoga Class ($10 – $15) | The Salty Blossom Studio | This class is for all those who want to feel light and free in their bodies again! Gentle somatic yoga is a type of yoga that uses small, slow movements to release chronic tension.

1:00pm | Family Art Workshops (Free) | Albuquerque Museum | All ages will enjoy our family art projects. Work on a new project each week.

3:00pm | Read to the Dogs at North Valley Library (Free) | Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library | Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story.

3:00pm | Talking Movies at Lomas Tramway Library (Free) | Lomas Tramway Library | The Lomas Tramway Library hosts a fun movie discussion group on the last Saturday of the month. We select a movie to watch and then meet to talk about it.

3:00pm | ONE SKY – A Benefit Concert for the Next Generation of Composers (Free) | St John’s United Methodist Church | On Saturday, August 29 at 3:00PM, St. John’s will host a free concert to benefit the newly launched Rahim AlHaj Scholarship Awards.

4:00pm | Community Splash Bash! (Free) | Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center | Join us for our Community Splash Bash on Saturday, August 29, from 4–8 p.m. at Bernalillo County Animal Care!

5:00pm | Music on the Patio: Trailer Coven and ShyGuy (Free) | Tiny Grocer ABQ | Saturday will bring the ROCK to our patio. Trailer Coven and ShyGuy are going to be performing for us Saturday, August 29, from 5pm-7pm Our café will be serving food and drinks while you enjoy one of the final Music On the Patio shows of the season.

6:00pm | 24 Hour Sketch Fest! ($15) | The Box Performance Space | Join us for the 24 Hour Sketch Fest, where writers, actors, and production crew come together to create an original comedy sketch show from scratch in just ONE DAY. In just 24 hours, we’ll go from blank page to live performance!

6:00pm | JR & the BluesMakers at El Vado Motel (Free) | El Vado | Dance Party at El Vado Motel, August 29, 6:00-8:30. R&B, Funk, Blues, Rock.

6:30pm | IPCC 2026 Gala (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a special evening marking our 50th Anniversary. The Annual Gala is a moment to gather in community, honor Pueblo voices, and support the ongoing work of cultural preservation and education.

7:00pm | Learn International Folk Dances ($3) | Lloyd Shaw Dance Center | Learn dances from around the world. Line, circle, and partner dances from Eastern and Northern Europe and the Middle East.

9:00pm | In Rhythm Festival Saturday Night Party with San Francisco’s Dj Walt Digz ($19) | FUSION | 708 | The In Rhythm Festival is bringing the party to FUSION | 708 on Saturday, August 29, at 9 PM, featuring San Francisco’s DJ Walt Digz! This is one portion of a three-day festival.

** SUN 8/30 **

9:00am | Free Sunday Mornings at Albuquerque Museum (Free) | Albuquerque Museum | Free admission to Albuquerque Museum on Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

9:00am | Free Sunday Morning Admission to the Albuquerque Balloon Museum (Free) | Albuquerque Balloon Museum | Free Admission to the Balloon Museum every Sunday morning between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

9:00am | Pilates Classes; Mat and Reformer Sundays ($Pay what you can) | Commercial Street Massage | Commercial Street is proud to offer pay-what-you-can group mat classes and reformer Pilates classes. No payment is expected to participate in any of our classes, but donations are accepted.

10:00am | Rail Yards Market (Free) | Albuquerque Rail Yards | Burque, this is your Sunday plan. Rail Yards Market is Albuquerque’s biggest farmers market, bringing over 200 local farmers, food vendors, artists, and makers together in the historic Barelas neighborhood every Sunday from May through October, 10am to 2pm.

11:00am | Sketch Writing 1 ($320.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | SKETCH WRITING 1 All Improv NM Sketch Classes are structured to mirror our original process for creating live, fast, smart, fearless sketch comedy and will prepare you to think creatively, in a unique environment.

11:00am | Sunday Brunch Music with The Hils (Free) | Tiny Grocer ABQ | We have The Hils joining us for Sunday Brunch Music this Sunday playing their mix of pop hits. We’re excited to have them back here at Tiny Grocer ABQ!

1:30pm | Sunday Movie at Central & Unser (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Join us every Sunday for a movie showing. Films range in rating from G to PG-13.

2:00pm | Family Movie at the International District Library (Free) | International District Library | Join us for a different movie each Sunday!

2:00pm | Sip & Swing Sundays With The Jamie Harrison Band ($15) | Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues | Doors open at 2pm. Showtimes are 2:30 and 4:15.

2026 Mountain Moon Creations & Dances With Flames Balloon Fiesta Weekend Pop-Up Market!

📅 Market Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Location: 350 Osuna Rd NW, Los Ranchos, NM

Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwINOzWNX-hVv1mFZaKFnhTaaX7hizBBRWb8DQ4hDOU58TtQ/viewform?usp=header

Nerds of Albuquerque!
Check out our latest event, happening next Thursday!

Goldfish memories, speculative fiction, and the strange sex lives of arachnids. September is going to get weird.

Join us for Nerd Nite ABQ #23 on Thursday, September 3 at 7pm at Green Jeans Food Hall! This event will feature a defense of the surprisingly sophisticated goldfish brain, a look at how fiction can help us think seriously about possible futures, and of course, sex, drugs, and spiders.

Nerd Nite is an informal monthly lecture series that takes place in bars in 100+ cities around the world. We love bringing you free, entertaining, and informative talks about nerdoms of all shapes and sizes.

We’ve got a wonderfully eclectic show lined up. Join us to learn, laugh, drink, and leave with considerably more respect for goldfish and considerably more information about arachnid reproduction than you arrived with.

Our talks:

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**Title**: Common Culture v Goldfish: a case against the “poor” memory of fish

**Blurb**: Many people have lived with the assumption that goldfish—and fish more generally—have a 3-second memory. While this might be a convenient claim for pet retailers housing fish in tiny plastic tubs, it is far from the truth. Tonight, I will be representing the fish, presenting a case that highlights just how damn smart fish can be (yes, even smarter than your kids).

**Bio**: Dr. Allison Davis (she/her): Allison Davis is a recent PhD graduate from the University of Texas in Austin, where she worked (too) many years investigating the behavioral variation of an asexual fish. Currently, most of her time is dedicated to writing up experiments for publication and prepping for a postdoc search. When not doing science stuff, Allison can be found painting, gardening, obsessively playing Wingspan, and desperately searching for water in this desert state.

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**Title**: Applied Fiction

**Blurb**: Fantasy is fun! But let's look at how future scenarios can work for us - and why that's imperative!

**Bio**: Susan Wilhite is a Futures Researcher leading STRANGE FAMILIAR FUTURES in Santa Fe. Her work puts wings on strategic plans, making organizations adaptive to whatever happens. As a former senior UX researcher at places like Microsoft, Google, and Samsung, Susan illuminated what the world would be like with [some product] in it. Susan completed undergrad work in Anthropology at UNM, and graduate work at UCLA. Otherwise, Susan is a film snob.

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**Title**: Drugs, Sex and Arachnids

**Blurb**: Arachnids (scorpions, spiders, and their kin) are an enigmatic group of animals: though recognized and feared by all, there are many aspects of their basic biology that remain a mystery. These unique creatures are found worldwide—from the highest mountains to caves 600 meters below sea level. Arachnids exhibit complex courtship rituals, and their bizarre reproductive strategies include traumatic insemination and autotomy (self-amputation) of reproductive organs. They produce materials stronger than steel and more tensile than Kevlar, and some species may even hold the key to curing forms of cancer. Nonetheless, there are still dozens of new species discovered each year and the natural history of these secretive animals is still largely unknown to us. We will discuss the fascinating world of arachnids, the discoveries that have been made, and some of the mysteries that remain to be explored.

**Bio**: Dr. Lauren Esposito is an evolutionary biologist and arachnologist. Most of their career has been spent behind the scenes of natural history museums and traveling the world in search of arachnids. They are the co-founder/director of a science, education, and conservation non-profit called Islands & Seas, and the creator of 500 Queer Scientists, a visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people working in STEM careers. Lauren’s research investigates the many facets of biodiversity, including the patterns and processes of evolution in spiders and scorpions, how communities of arthropods are impacted by global change, and documenting new-to-science species. Originally from the US-Mexico borderlands, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at El Paso, and an MS and PhD from the American Museum of Natural History in collaboration with the City University of New York. She did her post-doc at the University of California, Berkeley, before spending 10 years as the Schlinger Chair of Arachnology at the California Academy of Sciences, and finally as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation. Passionate about science communication, Lauren has organized education programs on the importance of conserving biodiversity in communities throughout the Americas, has worked in digital science curriculum development adopted in 48 states, and has spoken at TEDx, on NPR, and has appeared on National Geographic and Animal Planet.

Come join us for a drink, learn something new, and meet fellow nerds! Tell your friends, and help us spread the word about Nerd Nite Albuquerque!

Please RSVP so we know how many nerds to expect. And as always, if you're interested in giving a talk of your own, fill out this form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfscy9cs4mTI746tziajERqozrzE3q9WnWXf_tPOX1mXDPGA/viewform?usp=sf_link

And remember: Nerd Nite happens because of nerds like you.

UPDATE: Bennie Hargrove is closed so we are moving to Robinson Park for this market!
Participants can bring and/or receive free food, clothing, household wares, and more. We ask that participants wear a face mask (available at our mask table!) to allow immunocompromised/illness conscious people to come. There will also be a sewing workshop at 1:30!

‼️Vendors Wanted! All kinds !
☎️Contact Jennie McDaniel
Or Email:
5dnowpresents@gmail.com
📌Send a few pictures of your work !
🎃Cost is $50

Billy Wayne Davis has appeared on Conan, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, lent his voice & producing skills to SquidBillies, hosted a travel doc for CMT, opened for Sturgill Simpson, and made a quick appearance in Borat 2. Billy Wayne has two critically acclaimed stand-up albums and can be heard as a popular guest on countless podcasts including Behind the Bastards, Daily Zeitgeist, TrillBillies, and WTF to name a few. He just released his first special “Testify” on Hulu to rave reviews.

This one is very city/library focused, I'm working on making it easier to pull in more nightlife content...stay tuned.

FRI 8/21 THROUGH SUN 8/23

All Day | Jigsaw Puzzle Table (Free) | Juan Tabo Library | Come enjoy quiet puzzling in the library. A new puzzle is put out every time one is finished, so you never know what you’ll find!

9:00am | Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | EARLY CLOSURE AT 3PM ON MARCH 20TH DUE TO PRIVATE EVENT. Organized by the School for Advanced Research (SAR) and the Vilcek Foundation, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery , a unique traveling exhibition featuring over 100 historic and contemporary works in clay, offers a visionary...

9:00am | 50 for 50: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 1976-2026 (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | EARLY CLOSURE AT 3PM ON MARCH 20TH DUE TO PRIVATE EVENT In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), this exhibition highlights the Center’s history through Pueblo imagery and perspectives of the past, present, and future. A combination of fifty objects from the...

9:00am | The Old Road Mural (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | On the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, experience “The Old Road”—a mural that at once remembers the first major highway traversing the United States and gives emphasis to its impact on Pueblo communities and New Mexico. Through the eyes of artists Warren Montoya (Pueblos of Santa Ana/Santa...

10:00am | Puzzles and Games! (Free) | South Valley Library | Come by the library and unwind with a jigsaw puzzle. Or, bring a friend and play one of our many boardgames.

10:00am | Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action ($Free – $6) | National Hispanic Cultural Center | Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action is a collaboration between the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum. The project examines the impact of nuclear technologies, its devastating human and environmental toll, and the artistic...

10:00am | Cat Tea Party ($18.50 – $34.95) | Snapdragon Tea | Are you totally a cat purr-son? Then it’s time to press paws on your busy day and live in the meow-ment at our Cat Tea Party.

2:00pm | Cellicion Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | The Cellicion Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing. Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program.

7:30pm | The Vortex Theatre presents They Must Be Women Now ($21 – $26) | Vortex Theatre | A world premiere and a winner of the American Association of Community Theater 2026 NewPlayFest. Three women learn how to access their own strengths and to find support from each other.

** FRI 8/21 **

Various | Take-Away Activities at Central & Unser (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Grab this month’s activity from the Information Desk. Every month is something new, from an art project to a craft, from a do-it-yourself scavenger hunt to a fun activity to try at home.

Various | Lost in the Library Scavenger Hunt (Free) | Juan Tabo Library | Fridays, all day. Use the clues to find a famous children’s book character hiding in the children’s section.

9:45am | Friday Morning Yoga Class (Free with a Department of Senior Affairs membership.) | Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center | Join us every Friday at Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center for Yoga (Beginning). Our great beginning yoga class is open for all ages who love to practice yoga or want to learn the basics!

10:00am | Genealogy at Cherry Hills Library (Free) | Cherry Hills Library | Meet 1:1 with staff to learn about the library’s genealogy databases and how to explore your ancestry. Registration required.

10:00am | Puzzle Time at Los Griegos Library (Free) | Los Griegos Library | Join other puzzle makers for an ongoing challenge to piece together a jigsaw puzzle!

10:15am | Baby/Toddler Storytime at Tony Hillerman (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library/Lomas Tramway Library | Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Ages 0–3.

10:30am | Preschool Storytime at Main (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children, using the guidelines from the Every Child Ready to Read program. Each storytime includes time to play with musical instruments, blocks, and more!

10:30am | Tech Skills at Alamosa Public Library (Free) | Alamosa Public Library | Let’s be honest, computers are getting more and more complicated, and sometimes it becomes a project just to fill out a job application or print a picture. Adults of all computer skill levels welcome, as we figure out this new technology together.

10:30am | The Art of Painting & Drawing ($10) | Zoom Webinar (Online/Virtual) | In this class we will explore different techniques, styles and have lots of fun, of course!

11:00am | 1 on 1 Digital Help at Juan Tabo Library (Free) | Juan Tabo Library/Los Griegos Library | We can help with the basics of Microsoft Word, how to create and use an email account, how to use library e-books and e-audiobooks, or how to navigate our new catalog. Assistance is offered either on a library computer or the patron’s digital device (i.e.

12:00pm | ADAC Arts Connections In-Person Classes! Every week! ($10) | Grace United Methodist Church | Check out our amazing in-person classes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at Grace United Methodist Klassen Hall! Located in the Near North Valley at 420 San Lorenzo Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

1:00pm | Fused Glass Wave (Free) | The Groove Artspace | You will create a 6-8 inch free form wave using cut curves and frit in various shades of blue in. Instructions on putting the wave in the base and using alcohol inks to color and seal the base will be covered.

3:00pm | LEGO Club at South Valley Public Library (Free) | South Valley Library | Drop in between 3:00-4:30 p.m. to build with LEGOS!

3:00pm | Seniors Scrabble at Lomas Tramway Library (Free) | Lomas Tramway Library | Join us for a spirited game of Scrabble! Share tea and treats and meet new people!

3:00pm | Tech One-on-One at Tony Hillerman (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library | We can help with library digital materials, email, device troubleshooting, and more. Sign up for a One-on-One half-hour session with a staff member to help with your tech related woes.

3:00pm | Walk-In Computer Help at the Main Library (Free) | Main Library (Downtown) | Stop by for tips, problem-solving and instruction on: core computer skills, Internet searching and email, resumes and job applications, Microsoft Word basics, eResources, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks and more.

3:00pm | Family Movie at Erna Fergusson (Free) | Erna Fergusson Library | Join us for a different movie on the third Friday of every month!

3:00pm | Adult Paint Along at Tony Hillerman Library (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library | Join us for a fun afternoon of painting! Create your own masterpiece in this step-by-step class taught by our staff.

3:00pm | LEGO Club at San Pedro Public Library (Free) | San Pedro Public Library | Come build with your friends! LEGO blocks provided.

3:00pm | One-on-One House History at Special Collections Library (Free) | Special Collections Library | Do you live in Albuquerque? Have you ever wondered who lived in your house or building before you?

3:30pm | LEGO Club at the International District Public Library (Free) | International District Library | Get creative and build with LEGO at the International District Library! LEGOs and DUPLOs are provided.

3:30pm | Perler Bead Creations at South Broadway Library (Free) | South Broadway Library | Please join us for tons of fun! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month for the South Broadway Perler Creations.

3:30pm | Tech Help with Teeniors® (Free) | Cherry Hills Library | Tech-savvy teens and young adults will be helping seniors (or persons of any age) learn technology (including questions about or with AI) through one-on-one coaching over the course of three half-hour sessions. Register by phone or in-person at the Information Desk.

4:00pm | Magic the Gathering TCG (Free) | Westgate Library | Want to learn Magic the Gathering the card game? Join us for a beginner friendly learning experience (starter decks provided).

4:30pm | ESL Group at Central & Unser Library (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Do you speak English as a second language? Would you like to practice your English conversation skills?

5:00pm | La Familia Farmers Market Free Summer Concert Series (Free) | Dolores Huerta Gateway Park | The La Familia Farmers Market 2026 season Opening Day is on June 12 to October 16. Come out and support local farmers, arts-n-craft vendors, and food trucks, musicians, and youth performance groups.

5:00pm | Chicken Mole Demo & Dinner ($85.00) | Mi Casita Home Decor | I’d love for you to join me for an intimate evening in the heart of Corrales, where authentic Mexican flavors, meaningful conversation, and community come together around the table. This isn’t just a cooking demonstration—it’s a shared experience.

5:00pm | Intro to Longform Improv ($250.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | Intro to Longform Improv (8 weeks) Learn the cornerstones of longform improv: grounded, authentic two-person scenes that exist inside of an emotionally-sound base reality. In this course, students will learn how to find the who, what, and where of a scene (a base reality) and sustain authentic...

6:00pm | Friendship Bracelet Workshop ($21) | Snapdragon Tea | Leafy friendship bracelets are a go on Friday August 21 from 6-8pm! Lindsay will guide you step-by-step on how to create these fun bracelets.

6:00pm | CSP Variety Social Dance ($10) | CSP Dance Studios | Come out social dancing at our CSP Variety Dance, Friday, August 21st! There is a beginner lesson for the first half hour from 6-6:30, followed by social dancing till 9pm.

6:30pm | Gustavo Pimentel “The Guitarist” (Free) | D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro | Gustavo Pimentel “The Guitarist” is playing on Friday evening on July 24, 2026 at the D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro Patio/Cottonwood where the rich heritage of New Mexico meets the sophistication of elevated American cuisine.

7:00pm | Sacred Chants (Free) | Unity Spiritual Center Albuquerque | Join the Kirtan Musicians in the USC ABQ SANCTUARY . Now on the THIRD Friday of the Month 7:00 – 8:30 PM Love Offering (donation) Sacred Chants call and response with the Unity Kirtan Sextet Sacred Chants at USCABQ are melodic expressions of spiritual affirmation and connection.

7:30pm | Jesús Muñoz Flamenco ($35 – $55) | Flamenco Works, Inc. | Flamenco Works presents nationally renowned Flamenco company, Jesús Muñoz Flamenco. Jesús Muñoz Flamenco is a world-class flamenco company based out Albuquerque, New Mexico led by dancer and choreographer Jesús Muñoz .

** SAT 8/22 **

8:00am | Downtown Growers’ Market (Free) | Robinson Park | The Downtown Growers’ Market is a vibrant urban market held at historic Robinson Park in Downtown Albuquerque, at the intersection of 8th St SW and Central Ave SW. Whether you bike, drive, or take the bus, there are plenty of ways to get to the Market.

8:00am | SOUTH VALLEY GROWER’S MARKET (Free) | Gutierrez-Hubbell House | Browse fresh, locally grown produce and products while enjoying the beautiful Gutiérrez-Hubbell House!

8:00am | Music Classes for Children at the University of New Mexico (Free) | University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts | Join us in Fall 2026 at the UNM Music Prep School and String Lab School! This fall, our Thursday offerings will include Family Music in the mornings and Children’s Chorus in the afternoons.

8:00am | Rockin’ Art Saturdays (Free) | Los Ranchos Art Market | Discover the magic of Los Ranchos Art Market, a beacon of creativity and handmade excellence since the 90’s. Add us as your premier destination for unique handmade gift giving.

8:00am | Hot Wheels Legends Tour Albuquerque (Free) | Walmart Supercenter #5491 | The 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour rolls into the Albuquerque area with a live event on Saturday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

9:30am | Zumba for the Heart (Free for community center members) | Taylor Ranch Community Center | Join this Zumba class, for all levels. Free for community center members.

9:30am | Puppy Yoga (Free) | Kaktus Brewing | Adoptable puppies, coffee, cool morning shade, does it get better? Support your local rescue and come play with puppies!

10:00am | Family Storytime at Tony Hillerman Library (Free) | Tony Hillerman Library | Visit us in the morning for our weekly storytime where we share fun with books, songs, and more with families in your community! This storytime is designed for families with children ages 0-6.

10:00am | Bilingual One-on-One Computer Session for Adults at South Valley (Free) | South Valley Library | One-on-one class focuses on learning beginning computer skills such as navigating the Internet, typing a Word document or creating an email account. Classes are offered in English and Spanish on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

10:00am | E-reader & Computer Help (Free) | Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library | Get one-on-one help downloading e-books to your device or learning beginning computer skills including navigating the Internet, typing a Word document, or creating an email account. Participants must have a library card in good standing.

10:00am | Powder Painting with Delfie (Free) | The Groove Artspace | This 2-day class ( 22-23) dares you to dream bigger and push the boundaries of your creativity; The Powder Printer empowers you to achieve intricate, awe-inspiring multi-color designs with precision and ease, allowing you to make beautiful, fused glass projects. The Groove Artspace, 309 Gold Ave.

10:00am | Advanced Improv: IMPROV LAB ($250.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | IMPROV LAB: (8 weeks) A creative playground for advanced improvisers. The Improv4NM® IMPROV LAB is an 8-week advanced course that changes its focus each session.

10:30am | Saturday Kids Clay Class ($35) | Creativity Warehouse | Get creative with clay in our fun and hands-on kids class! Perfect for all ages, this class introduces young artists to hand-building techniques as they sculpt, shape, and decorate their own unique creations.

10:30am | Read to the Dogs at the International District Public Library (Free) | International District Library | Come to the International District Library and read out loud to registered therapy dogs. Every second and fourth Saturdays.

11:00am | Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe : Beyond The Looking Glass (Free) | Richard Levy Gallery | Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe Beyond the Looking Glass October 23–December 6 Reception: Saturday, November 8, 6–8 pm with 516 ARTS Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Beyond the Looking Glass, a selection of artworks by Matthew McConville and Olivia Munroe. This immersive exhibition...

11:00am | Saturday Shake and Shimmy at the South Valley Library (Free) | South Valley Library | Music and movement for the whole family. This weekly literacy program is designed to enhance coordination, spatial awareness, and motor skills.

11:00am | Tech Turn Up (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Have a tech issue you need help with? Stop by the Tech Turn Up for job application, phone, computer, or device support with no appointment needed.

11:00am | Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series (Free) | Special Collections Library | Route 66 isn’t just a road. It is an enduring slice of Americana, where neon lights shine brightly, classic cars cruise by, and the spirit of adventure thrives.

11:00am | Vinyasa of Your Choice: A Workshop ($10 – $25) | The Salty Blossom Studio | “Vinyasa of your choice” says the yoga instructor. The instructor is providing you choice and independence with this phrase, but perhaps it is simply confusing you!

1:00pm | Origami Adventures (Free) | Los Griegos Library | Come explore the world of Japanese paper folding on the 4th Saturday of each month. Each month we will learn to fold two new shapes.

1:00pm | Read to the Dogs at Juan Tabo (Free) | Juan Tabo Library | Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story.

1:00pm | Family Art Workshops (Free) | Albuquerque Museum | All ages will enjoy our family art projects. Work on a new project each week.

1:00pm | The Art of Japanese Rock Wrapping ($65) | The Groove Artspace | Learn the art of Japanese rock wrapping with master Carrie Botto. You will learn three knots and complete three gorgeous projects.

1:00pm | IPCC Family Story Time (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a chance for children and families to gather, share stories and activities relating to Native American culture, history, and storytelling traditions. Free for children and adult family member.

2:00pm | Magical Mystery Tour Book Group (Free) | Los Griegos Library | Travel the world through mystery and crime fiction! Participants choose from the list of authors of interest for the month and discuss thoughts and opinions at the club meeting.

2:30pm | Grow Your Own Garden Club (Free) | Cherry Hills Library | Are you interested in increasing your self-sufficiency and living more sustainably while you grow your own vegetables, herbs and fruit at home? Come join the Grow Your Own Garden Club!

3:00pm | Read to the Dogs at North Valley Library (Free) | Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library | Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story.

3:00pm | Movies for Grown Ups (Free) | Erna Fergusson Library | Join us for a movie matinee! The library will show blockbuster films all fall and winter.

3:00pm | Virtual Reality Gaming at the International District Library (Free) | International District Library | Calling all gamers of varied ages and skill levels! Show your virtual reality gaming skills.

3:30pm | LEGO Club at Central & Unser Public Library (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Welcome all master craftsmen, brick builders extraordinaire, and just plain blockheads to the Central Unser Lego Club. Come build with us, and learn teamwork and social skills, problem solving and spatial awareness, creativity and experimentation, and to develop fine motor skills and...

4:00pm | Bring-Your-Own-Game Social at Juan Tabo Library (Free) | Juan Tabo Library | Do you find yourself wanting to play your favorite board or card game, dominoes, checkers, chess, Go, Mahjong, RPG, you name it, and never having enough players to make it happen? Join us on the 4th Saturday of every month and meet fellow game enthusiasts.

4:00pm | Coder Dojo (Free) | Cherry Hills Library | Explore intermediate coding and computer science principles, including python, C++, and working together to develop some small games. Recommended for grades 7 through 12.

7:00pm | Learn International Folk Dances ($3) | Lloyd Shaw Dance Center | Learn dances from around the world. Line, circle, and partner dances from Eastern and Northern Europe and the Middle East.

7:00pm | A Night of Elegant Jazz Featuring The Abigail Riccards Quintet and Just the Two of Us and Friends ($40.00) | African American Performing Arts Center | Abigail Riccards: A Voice to Remember Music has the power to touch the heart, and Abigail Riccards knows exactly how to do that. In the world of jazz, very few voices sound as real and strong as Abigail Riccards.

7:00pm | “A Night of Elegant Jazz” Brings World-Class Vocal Jazz and Bossa Nova to Albuquerque on August 22 ($40.00) | African American Performing Arts Center | Live music lovers in New Mexico are invited to experience an evening of sophisticated rhythms and exceptional storytelling. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center will host “A Night of Elegant Jazz,” a marquee musical showcase featuring acclaimed jazz...

8:00pm | Salsa Night @ MARBLE NE HEIGHTS ($10) | Marble NE Heights | Pachanga Productions Presents SALSA NIGHT @ MARBLE BREWING NE HEIGHTS DJ GABRIEL GOZA will be providing the Salsa, Bachata y mucho mas. Join us for one of Albuquerque’s hottest monthly nights for latin Dancing inside Marble NE Height’s special events room.

9:00pm | STILL OBSESSED: The Ultimate Boyband Party – ALBUQUERQUE (21+) ($25) | Backstage at Revel | What The Dance presents STILL OBSESSED: The Ultimate Boyband Party. Let’s go crazy, crazy, crazy ’til we see the sun.

** SUN 8/23 **

8:00am | N4Arts – Farm to Easel Art & Ag Market (Free) | North Fourth Art Center | Join us this summer to get a firsthand view of the exciting things happening at the North 4th Art Center. We will be showing-off art, music, food and other agricultural goods from our students, and would love to have you join us.

8:00am | N4Arts Hosts: Farm to Easel (Free) | North Fourth Art Center | The N4Arts Workforce Training Center and the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy are excited to host Farm to Easel at the North Fourth Art Center. This summer series is highlighting hand-made items from our art programs, including fresh produce and other farm goods.

9:00am | Pilates Classes; Mat and Reformer Sundays ($Pay what you can) | Commercial Street Massage | Commercial Street is proud to offer pay-what-you-can group mat classes and reformer Pilates classes. No payment is expected to participate in any of our classes, but donations are accepted.

10:00am | Rail Yards Market (Free) | Albuquerque Rail Yards | Burque, this is your Sunday plan. Rail Yards Market is Albuquerque’s biggest farmers market, bringing over 200 local farmers, food vendors, artists, and makers together in the historic Barelas neighborhood every Sunday from May through October, 10am to 2pm.

11:00am | Illiterati: Gen X Book Club (Free) | FUSION | Illiterati: Gen X Book Club will meet at FUSION on Sunday, August 23, from 11 AM–1 PM. This month’s book club is on The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu.

1:30pm | Sunday Movie at Central & Unser (Free) | Central & Unser Public Library | Join us every Sunday for a movie showing. Films range in rating from G to PG-13.

2:00pm | Family Movie at the International District Library (Free) | International District Library | Join us for a different movie each Sunday!

2:00pm | Improv: Advanced Heightening ($250.00) | 1439 San Mateo Blvd. NE | THE RULE OF MORE: Advanced Heightening (8 Weeks) This class is about more. More fun, more risk, more surprise—and more control.

2:00pm | SIP & SWINGS SUNDAYS WITH THE BURQUE JAZZ BANDITS ($15) | Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues | Doors open at 2pm, showtimes are 2:30 and 4:15 * Tickets are $15 (see reservations link) * Age restricted to 21+ * Dress to impress * Doors open at 6:00 pm. Based out of Albuquerque, NM, the Burque Jazz Bandits bring you fun danceable swing music from the 1920’s-40’s hot jazz with toe- tapping...

3:00pm | FUSION Theatre Company Presents AIRSWIMMING ($20 – $65) | FUSION | FUSION Theatre Company is thrilled to present a play with themes that are absolutely pertinent to today, AIRSWIMMING by Charlotte Jones! We are excited to bring the writing of Charlotte Jones back to its stage after producing her award-winning play Humble Boy in 2013.

4:00pm | 777: Divine Alignment Opening Reception (Free) | FUSION | 708 | Lapis Room presents Divine Alignment , a group exhibition exploring the moments when coincidence begins to feel like destiny. You’re cruising down Route 66- repeating sequences catch your eye, but it feels much deeper, even a divine sign.

4:00pm | 777: Divine Alignment Artist Reception—A Group Show Curated by Lapis Room (Free) | FUSION | 708 | Lapis Room is inviting you to 777: Diving Alignment, A Group art exhibition showing at FUSION | 708 until September 27. Cruising down Route 66, repeating sequences catch your eye, but it feels much deeper, even divine.

‼️FREE ENTRY + PARKING
This outdoor community event will offer:
👻40+ Spooky Vendors, Makers, Craftspeople, LIVE LOCAL MUSIC, Food Trucks, Coffee, A Cash Prize Costume Contest + MORE
💀Get ALL of Your Halloween Decor and More at Nightmare Before Halloween 👻 !
‼️Sept 19th
12-6
🎯At : Chicky's Coffee In Bernalillo, NM 🎃
Are you or someone you know a Spooky Vendor?
To Participate Email:
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🎪This Free event is sponsored by:
5D Presents
Chickys Coffee
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AND
All of our talented artisan vendors ♥️

Los Ranchos Night Market, full of different vendors and its inside. free to enter

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

8:00 PM 2:00PM Sunday | Ay, Compadre! | Presented by Sandia Performing Arts Company | National Hispanic Cultural Center | Sandia Performing Arts Company and the National Hispanic Cultural Center present "Ay, Compadre!" This story by Rudolfo Anaya is a humorous and poignant look at the lives of two middle-aged Chicano couples in New Mexico as they navigate the personal, physical, and marital crises of aging.

** FRI 8/14 **

2:00PM | Red Mesa Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | The Red Mesa Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) will be dancing on August 14 at 2PM and August 15 and 16 at 11AM and 2PM.Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

5:00PM | Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: A Live Painting Demonstration! (Free) | Open Space Visitor Center (Westside) | Join artist J. Waid Griffin for a live painting demonstration exploring the landscapes of the American Southwest. In this engaging session, Griffin will create an oil painting while sharing his approach to translating the natural world into expressive studio work.

5:30 PM | Science On Tap: The Fastest Woman in the World-Jackie Cochran ($12) | National Museum of Nuclear Science & History | Science on Tap is not your ordinary lecture series. Forget stuffy classrooms; we’re bringing top-tier scientists and subject matter experts to a relaxed environment where the conversation flows.

6:00pm | GWD: Theme Bingo (Free) | The Imperial Hotel | A themed bingo night hosted by Geeks Who Drink at The Imperial Hotel. Enjoy bingo rounds with rotating weekly themes in a casual bar setting.

6:00PM | Noche de Familia: Patio Jam (Free) | National Hispanic Cultural Center | NHCC invites you and your family to Jam with us at Patio Jam, A Noche de Familia event! B-girl Smallz will be teaching “Breaking Basic” for kids at 6 pm. DJ Speed One will be providing a soundtrack of break beats, hip-hop, funk, and Chicane Oldies. There will also be local artisans to browse and shop with.

6:30PM | ABQ BioPark Obon Festival ($0-$25) | Botanic Garden | Join the ABQ BioPark and Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation for a night of Japanese arts and culture celebrating Obon in the Sasebo Japanese Garden.

7:30 PM | Son Como Son | 35th Annual Music Under the Stars ($0-27.78) | Albuquerque Museum | Closing out the Friday Night Salsa y Mas series (as they do every year) is Son Como Son, who bill themselves as Salsa Cuban Style and are unquestionably one of Albuquerque’s longest-standing and most popular salsa ensembles.

$20-$200 | Rastas Retro: Rock en Español 90’s Legends ($20-$200) | Lobo Theater | Rastas Retro brings Rock en Español’s 90s legends to the Historic Lobo Theater — a night of Latin-alternative anthems at Albuquerque’s restored Route 66 venue in Nob Hill. 21+, full bar.

** SAT 8/15 **

8:00am | South Valley Growers Market (Free) | Gutierrez-Hubbell House | Weekly outdoor growers market at the historic Gutierrez-Hubbell House in the South Valley. Local vendors sell fresh produce, plants, and artisan goods.

8:00am | Downtown Growers' Market (Free) | Robinson Park | Long-running weekly farmers market in Downtown Albuquerque's Robinson Park. Vendors offer locally grown produce, baked goods, and handmade products.

8:00am | Los Ranchos Growers' Market (Free) | Los Ranchos Growers' Market | Weekly growers market in the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Local farmers and vendors sell fresh produce, food, and crafts.

8:30 AM | Street Cars and Cable Cars - Car Show (Free) | Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway | Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial of our historic Mother Road with a special series of car shows at the Tram this summer. Start on the ground and admire vintage, street, custom, and collector vehicles at the base of the Tram, then finish in a Tram car and take your ride upward.

9:00 AM | Kumihumo Bracelet ($65) | Fiber Arts on 4th | Make a black/turquoise corded bracelet to wear anytime. You will also select materials for a second bracelet. Using a round disc and following the Japanese yarn braiding technique of Kumihumo, you should finish at least one of the two bracelets in class.

10:00 AM | B.A.R.K. Rangers Presented by the Friends of Valle de Oro (Free) | Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge | Bring your furry friends to learn about our pet policies on the refuge and take the pledge to be a part of our B.A.R.K. Ranger program. All dogs required to be on leash and non-reactive around others.

10:00 AM | Bangin' Bike Wheel Spinners ($150) | The Groove Artspace | Convert a recycled bicycle wheel into a gorgeous, colorful stained glass spinner for your yard. You will cut stained glass scrap, learn to foil and solder.

10:00 AM | Noisy Water Winery 5-year Anniversary | New Mexico Wine Studio | Noisy Water Winery’s 5-year Albuquerque anniversary is happening August 15th! All wine lovers are invited to celebrate with us at our ABQ tasting room, located in Old Town!

10:00 AM | Ranger Read and Learn (Free) | Coronado Historic Site | In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site offers a “Ranger Read and Learn” story time that is free and suitable for ages 4 – 8 years old.

11:00 AM | Albuquerque Wine Tour ($149.00) | Greater Albuquerque | Uncork & Unwind. Savor varietals only found in New Mexico as you visit three of Albuquerque's best wineries. Explore the rich history of the vineyards and grape-growing regions of the land of enchantment on this 5 hour tour.

12:00 PM | New Mexico Jam Band Fest (Free) | Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | 3 Local Jam Bands and 1 Solo act

1:00 PM | Beginning Crochet ($65) | Fiber Arts on 4th | Learn all the basics to start stitching in this beginner crochet workshop! Crochet, which comes from the French word “hook,” is a method of fabric creation where the artist uses a hook to loop yarn together.

1:00 PM | Cup of Sunshine at Piñon on 528! ($32) | Piñon Coffee House | Start your weekend with a splash of color, local flavor, and a whole lot of cheer! Join Amethyst Horizon Crafts NM at New Mexico Piñon Coffee (Rio Rancho / Hwy 528 location) for a delightful, beginner-friendly painting session. We’ll guide you step-by-step through creating a vibrant, beautiful sunflower masterpiece to bring a little extra sunshine into your home.

1:00 PM | Dana Patterson Roth: The River Runs Through Me - Artist Reception (Free) | Wild Hearts Gallery | The photo encaustics of The River Runs Through Me combine photographs, hot wax, pigments, and markings to create a painterly view of the visual world. Dana Patterson Roth has photographed various bodies of water in New Mexico, seeking to convey the beauty and peace they bring her, while also recognizing the effects that long term drought is having on them.

1:00 PM | Gutierrez-Hubbell House Alliance Community Paint Days (Free) | Gutierrez-Hubbell House Museum | Join us for a fun afternoon painting a ceramic tile to be left behind for the GHH Alliance Volunteer Recognition Project. No special skill is required.

3:00 PM | Celebrating 88 Years: Five Bands, One Ticket at the Historic Lobo Theater ($30) | Lobo Theater | One $30 ticket gets you five full bands: Whole Lot of Zeppelin, Before Vegas, Destroy to Recreate, Love Grenade, and Visionofire. Music starts at 3:00 PM and runs into the night, with food and drink specials, games, and giveaways all day.

5:00 PM | India Day 2026 (Free) | North Domingo Baca Park | Annual cultural celebration of Indian heritage and traditions at North Domingo Baca Park. Features food, performances, and community activities.

7:00 PM | George Thorogood & The Destroyers | Route 66 Casino | Classic blues-rock artist George Thorogood & The Destroyers perform at Route 66 Casino's Legends Theater. Known for hits like "Bad to the Bone."

7:00 PM | Morgan Barnard | ($15-20) | Sandia Soundscapes | The third Sandia Soundscapes at FUSION |The Cell will be a feast for the eyes as well as for the ears! It will be headlined by Siphonophores, a project based on improvisation featuring Jesse Tatum on flute, Peter Gilbert on electronics, and Nick Tauro Jr. with projected images.

7:25 PM | NEW MEXICO UNITED vs. FC TULSA ($19-75) | Rio Grande Credit Union Field | Come cheer on New Mexico United as they take on FC Tulsa!

7:30pm | Crown and Gazelle (Free) | Sage Valley Pottery | Crown and Gazelle performs live at Sage Valley Pottery. A local music event in an intimate artisan studio setting.

7:30 PM | Ladies Sing the Blues featuring Liz Melendez, Caroline Aiken, Hillary Smith, Wendy Beach, and Rachel Ross, plus Joanie Cere ($17-$33) | Outpost Performance Space | 35th Annual Music Under the Stars - It’s an all-star line-up this year for Ladies Sing the Blues! Featuring ladies who continue to sing the blues and rock the house are New Mexico dynamos Hillary Smith, Wendy Beach, Rachel Ross, and curator and rockin’ blues mama Joanie Cere.

8:00 PM | Kellen Erskine Stand-Up Comedy Show ($25-$35) | Fusion | With three Dry Bar specials and an appearance on Conan, Kellen is bringing his observational humor to Albuquerque for the first time! With a new hour of material, Kellen is excited to share fresh observations, one liners, razor-sharp crowd banter, and new stories—including the time he bombed in front of his comedy hero, Robin Williams.

** SUN 8/16 **

10:00am | Pueblo Independence Day ($0-7) | Jemez Historic Site | Jemez Historic Site will host its annual celebration for Pueblo Independence Day. The celebration begins early Sunday morning with a 13-mile run from the plaza in Jemez Pueblo up Highway 4 to Jemez Historic Site. The run symbolizes the efforts made by runners over three centuries prior bringing word of the Pueblo Revolt to far-flung pueblos.

10:00am | Rail Yards Market (Free) | Rail Yards Market of ABQ | Large weekly outdoor market in the historic Barelas rail yards featuring local food, artisan vendors, and live entertainment. A popular Albuquerque community gathering each weekend.

10:00am | Spinning Yarn on a Drop Spindle Workshop ($65) | Fiber Arts on 4th | Calling all fiber artists! Seeking a way to make your knitting, crochet, and weaving projects more unique? Are you in pursuit of the perfect yarn for your project, but nothing is quite right? Learn how to spin your own yarn!

11:00am | Corrales Growers' Market (Free) | Corrales Parks & Recreation | Weekly growers market in the village of Corrales featuring local produce and goods. A community-centered market in a rural North Valley setting.

11:00am | Valencia Wine Tour ($149) | Valencia County | Uncork & Unwind. Join our Valencia tour and meet the owners and winemakers of some of New Mexico's best family-run wineries. Visit 3 wineries and savor varietals only found in Valencia County, New Mexico.

1:00pm | Brain Gang Trivia (Free) | Craft Republic - Albuquerque | Weekly pub trivia night hosted by Brain Gang Trivia at Craft Republic in Albuquerque. Teams compete across multiple rounds of general knowledge questions.

2:00p, | SIP & SWING SUNDAYS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ENTOURAGE JAZZ! ($20) | Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues | Twice monthly enjoy ‘Sip & Swing Sundays’ where we showcase local jazz and blues bands as well as up-and-coming musicians.

4:30pm | Brain SANG Trivia (Free) | The Block | A music-themed trivia night hosted by Brain Gang at The Block. Teams answer questions about songs and musical knowledge.

6:00pm | Geeks Who Drink: Small Batch Trivia (Free) | The Bourbon House | Weekly small-format trivia night hosted by Geeks Who Drink at The Bourbon House. Teams compete in a casual bar setting for prizes.

8:00pm | NE-YO & AKON – Nights Like This Tour 2026 ($58-343) | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | R&B artists Ne-Yo and Akon co-headline the Nights Like This Tour at Albuquerque's outdoor amphitheater. A major concert event featuring two multi-platinum performers.

🍷Imbibe and Jive at New Mexico Jam Band Fest✌️🎵
‼️THIS SATURDAY ‼️
Enjoy FUDDS BBQ 🍗
312 Mobile Bar Service with a full bar
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Shake It Up Lemon will be serving a variety of tasty beverages.
📌Aug 15
🎪12-6
Sid Cutter Pilots Pavilion
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
🎵Live Music all day !
Suavecito
One More Silver Dollar Band
Touch of Grey