SANTA FE NIGHT LIFE AND EVENTS
SANTA FE NIGHT LIFE AND EVENTS
Supple Shoulders
Wednesdays in August!
Your shoulders have the capacity for highly dynamic movements and in the process collaborate with your low back, waist, hips, neck, rib cage, and more. When this dynamic movement is blocked by pain, tension, or injury, the limitations can feel overwhelming.
Over this 3-week class series you will learn Hanna Somatic techniques to release tension patterns in your shoulders and their connections. Classes will offer you a variety of gentle movements that you can integrate into your personal practice.
Drop-ins are welcome for students who cannot make the whole series. Classes are verbally guided and will be taught in reclined positions on the floor. Recorded replay with one week unlimited access will be sent to all students.
Monday Night Brazilian Zouk
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Brazilian Zouk, a captivating partner dance known for its fluid movements and connection between dancers. The foundation class is perfect for beginners and those looking to progress in their foundations.
ADV. Basics/ Intermediate class will be open to all but will not accommodate all levels. 2-4 months of regular classes is recommended.
𝟔-𝟕:𝟎𝟎𝐏𝐌 | 𝐀𝐁𝐂'𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐙𝐨𝐮𝐤-𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐚
𝟕:𝟎𝟎-𝟕:𝟒𝟓𝐏𝐌 | 𝐀𝐃𝐕. 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬/ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞
𝟕:𝟒𝟓-𝟖:𝟒𝟓𝐏𝐌 | 𝐏𝐫à𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜
𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓:
$𝟏𝟓 | 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩-𝐢𝐧
$𝟒𝟎/𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
---What to Expect:
Basic Steps and Timing: Learn the essential footwork and rhythm that form the backbone of Brazilian Zouk.
Leading and Following Techniques: Develop a strong connection with your partner through effective communication and body awareness.
Body Movement and Flow: Explore the characteristic body isolations and flow that make Zouk unique.
Musicality: Understand how to interpret the music and express it through your movements.
---All are welcome for foundations class:
-Beginners with no prior dance experience.
-Dancers from other styles looking to expand their repertoire.
-Anyone interested in the vibrant and expressive nature of Brazilian Zouk.
---Benefits of the Class:
Improve coordination and rhythm.
Enhance your social dancing skills.
Build confidence on the dance floor.
Meet new people and enjoy a fun, supportive environment.
Come with a partner or solo—everyone is welcome! Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move. Let's dance!
Monday Chess at Sky Cinemas
Now there are rated games at the theater!
Play casually and learn from experts at no cost.
Or, play a serious round each week with cash prizes awarded at the end of the month.
Find current tournament details here: https://www.kingregistration.com/tournaments/bystate#NM
Dichos en Nichos OPENING
Dichos en Nichos is a new, ensemble-driven play adapted from the award-winning story and art collection of the same name.
In six interwoven acts, the audience is taken into the heart of a "proverbial" 1950s, Northern New Mexico village, where the orchards, arroyo-roads, adobe homes, and even pigsties hold tales of wit, wisdom, romance, and woe.
As their stories unfold, the characters often exchange ‘dichos,’ folk sayings and proverbs spoken in both English and New Mexican Spanish, to give one another both guidance and chastisement.
Each scene in the play serves as a ‘nicho,’ a vivid window into a community thrumming with the many rhythms of life, from poetry and music, to tragedy and scandal. Through its blend of authentic regional dialogue, evocative themes, and unique, compelling narratives,
Dichos en Nichos is sure to leave an endearing, enduring impression on all who experience its beautifully crafted and wholly unforgettable world.
August 7 - 23, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM
Sundays at 2 PM
General Admission: $30
Madam Butterfly
A Japanese girl sacrifices her heritage for the American dream when a naval officer chooses her for his bride. Her dream is crushed by betrayal when he traps her in the very cage she wishes to escape. She seizes her destiny, and the devastating outcome lingers long after the final note.
Lee Blakeley’s acclaimed production artfully blends realism and lyricism, and is revived this season by Melanie Bacaling in her mainstage directorial debut. Conductor John Fiore leads a powerful international cast. Karen Chia-ling Ho as Cio-Cio-San, Sun-Ly Pierce as Suzuki and Ya-Chung Huang as Goro make their company debuts. Renowned tenor Stephen Costello sings B.F. Pinkerton. Returning artists Jarrett Ott and Le Bu lend their voices to the clash of traditions as Sharpless and the Bonze, respectively.
Una joven japonesa sacrifica su herencia por el sueño americano cuando un oficial naval la elige como esposa. Su sueño queda hecho añicos por la traición, cuando él la encierra en la misma jaula de la que anhelaba escapar. Al asumir su destino, el devastador desenlace se quedará resonando mucho más allá de la última nota.
La aclamada producción de Lee Blakeley, que combina con gran sutileza realismo y lirismo, regresa esta temporada bajo la dirección de Melanie Bacaling, quien debuta con la compañía como directora en el escenario principal. El director John Fiore dirige a un poderoso elenco internacional: Karen Chia-ling Ho como Cio-Cio-San, Sun-Ly Pierce como Suzuki y Ya-Chung Huang como Goro, todos ellos en su debut con la compañía. El renombrado tenor Stephen Costello interpreta a B. F. Pinkerton. Los artistas que regresan, Jarrett Ott y Le Bu, prestan sus voces al choque de tradiciones como Sharpless y el Bonze, respectivamente.
Music By
Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by
Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Sung in
Italian
Instant Translation Screen
English and Spanish
Original Production By
Lee Blakeley
Production support generously provided by
The Estate of James R. Seitz, Jr.
The Estate of Suzanne Hanson Poole
The engagement of Melanie Bacaling is supported by
Susan Esco Chandler & Alfred D. Chandler
The performances of Karen Chia-ling Ho are supported by
Agnes Hsu-Tang & Oscar Tang - Tang Fund
The performances of Sun-Ly Pierce are supported by
Brooke Suzanne Gray
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours 44 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission
Synopsis
Act I
Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton, a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, is inspecting his new house, built on a hillside overlooking Nagasaki harbor. The marriage broker Goro has arranged for the house and for Pinkerton’s marriage to the geisha Cio-Cio-San, who is also known as Madama Butterfly. Sharpless, the American consul, arrives for the ceremony and warns Pinkerton that Butterfly is taking the marriage very seriously; Pinkerton himself considers it something of a lark, although he is enchanted with Butterfly. She arrives with her friends and tells Pinkerton that she has renounced her religion for his sake. When Butterfly’s relatives arrive, ‘the wedding ceremony begins, but it is interrupted by her uncle, the Bonze, who curses her for having abandoned her religion. The family members deport, leaving Butterfly alone with Pinkerton. As night descends, they sing of their love and slowly enter their new house.
Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton, teniente de la Marina de los Estados Unidos, inspecciona su nueva casa, construida en una colina con vistas al puerto de Nagasaki. El casamentero Goro ha arreglado tanto la casa como el matrimonio de Pinkerton con la geisha Cio-Cio-San, también conocida como Madama Butterfly. El cónsul estadounidense Sharpless llega para la ceremonia y advierte a Pinkerton de que Butterfly es una mujer que se toma el matrimonio muy en serio; Pinkerton, en cambio, lo considera una especie de diversión, aunque está encantado con Butterfly. Ella llega con sus amigas y le comunica que ha renunciado a su religión por él. Cuando llegan los familiares de Butterfly comienza la ceremonia nupcial, que se ve interrumpida por su tío el Bonzo, quien la maldice por haber abandonado su fe. Los familiares se marchan dejando a Butterfly sola con Pinkerton. Al caer la noche, éstos cantan a su amor y entran lentamente en su nueva casa.
Act II
Scene 1. Three years have passed. Pinkerton deported long ago and Suzuki, Butterfly’s maid, implores Butterfly to forget her American husband, but she refuses, having faith in Pinkerton’s promise to return. Sharpless and Goro try to persuade Butterfly to marry the wealthy Prince Yamadori, without success. Sharpless starts to read a letter from Pinkerton, which suggests that he may never return, but Butterfly rejects the implication and shows Sharpless her son, Trouble, who was fathered by Pinkerton before his departure. The harbor cannon fires to announce the arrival of a foreign vessel, which Butterfly recognizes as the Abraham Lincoln, Pinkerton’s ship. She and Suzuki strew flowers throughout the house; she dons her wedding gown and, with Suzuki and Trouble, awaits the arrival of her husband as the sun begins to set.
Scene 2. Butterfly has maintained her vigil the entire night. As dawn breaks, Suzuki persuades her to rest. Sharpless and Pinkerton arrive, and Suzuki soon discovers that the woman with them is Pinkerton’s wife, Kate. Sharpless tells Suzuki that they want to ensure a good American upbringing for Trouble and he then reproaches Pinkerton for his heartlessness. Pinkerton bids on anguished farewell to the site of his post happiness and leaves, unable to face his Japanese bride. Butterfly enters and, after the situation is explained to her, agrees to give up the child if Pinkerton will return in 30 minutes. She bids a last farewell to her son, then takes up the dagger with which her father committed hara-kiri. She stabs herself, just as Pinkerton is arriving for his son.
Escena primera. Han pasado tres años. Pinkerton se marchó hace mucho tiempo y Suzuki, la criada de Butterfly, le ruega a ésta que olvide a su marido americano. Ella se niega, confiando en la promesa de regresar que Pinkerton le hizo. Sharpless y Goro intentan persuadirla, sin éxito, para que se case con el rico príncipe Yamadori. Sharpless empieza a leer una carta de Pinkerton en la que sugiere que quizá nunca vuelva pero Butterfly rechaza esa idea y le muestra a Sharpless a su hijo Trouble, engendrado por Pinkerton antes de su partida. Un cañonazo en el puerto anuncia la llegada de un barco extranjero que Butterfly reconoce como el Abraham Lincoln, el navío de Pinkerton. Ella y Suzuki cubren la casa de flores; Butterfly se pone su vestido de novia y, junto a Suzuki y Trouble, espera la llegada de su marido mientras el sol se pone.
Escena segunda. Butterfly ha pasado toda la noche en vela. Al amanecer, Suzuki la convence de que descanse. Llegan Sharpless y Pinkerton, y Suzuki descubre que la mujer que los acompaña es Kate, la esposa de Pinkerton. Sharpless explica a Suzuki que desean asegurar a Trouble una buena educación americana y reprende a Pinkerton por su falta de corazón. Pinkerton se despide con angustia del lugar que tanta felicidad le dio y se marcha incapaz de enfrentarse a su esposa japonesa. Entra Butterfly y, tras explicársele la situación, acepta entregar al niño si Pinkerton regresa en treinta minutos. Se despide por última vez de su hijo y toma la daga con la que su propio padre se hizo el hara-kiri. Se apuñala justo cuando Pinkerton regresa por su hijo.
DATES & TICKETS
Fri, July 3, 2026
8:30 pm
Enhancements:
Tour
Transportation
Dining
Wed, July 8, 2026
8:30 pm
Enhancements:
Transportation
Dining
Talk
Sat, July 11, 2026
8:30 pm
Enhancements:
Tour
Transportation
Dining
Talk
Fri, July 17, 2026
8:30 pm
Fri, July 24, 2026
8:30 pm
Mon, August 3, 2026
8:00 pm
Sat, August 8, 2026
8:00 pm
Mon, August 10, 2026
8:00 pm
Sat, August 15, 2026
8:00 pm
Thu, August 20, 2026
8:00 pm
Wed, August 26, 2026
8:00 pm
Sat, August 29, 2026
Zenobia Live at Evangelo's
Songwriter and recording artist Zenobia began her music career in her church choir in Los Angeles where she taught herself to play the piano at five years old and wrote her first song at age eight. After winning local talent shows and awards in acting, at 18, she debuted in the Los Angeles company of the rock musical, “HAiR”, then was sent to New York to join the original Broadway company for a year and a half. While still on Broaddway, Zenobia became a studio singer on recording sessions and live gigs.
She’s worked as a backup singer with producer Eddie Kramer, recording engineer to (and co-creator with Jimi Hendrix in the Electric Lady Studios in NYC) on projects with Jobriath, JF Murphy and Salt. Also sang backup for recording artists Jane Olivor, Julie Budd, Gene Pitney, Keith Avedon, Tommy Mandel and James Blood Ulmer.
She toured in the National Touring Companies of Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar for three years. At the time that Zenobia released a 12″ single, “In The Night” on Streetwise Records and co-produced Billboard’s Dance charted, “Living For The Weekend” by Rockers Revenge, her friend, Paul Jabara asked her to record and perform a song, “It’s Raining Men” he co-wrote with Paul Shaefer (of Late Night with David Letterman fame) debuted at Gay Pride in NY which soon after became a disco hit on the Columbia record label featuring her as an original Weather Girl.
Recording artists Leon Ware (Elektra), The Ritchie Family (RCA) and Platinum Hook (Motown) have also recorded her original songs.
Some of her co-writers have been Carol Bayer Sager, Marti Sharron, Denise Rich, James (D-Train) Williams and Lisa Ratner.
An award-winning producer in Advertising (1 CLIO, 3 CEBAS, 3 Tellys & Black Achiever Award), Zenobia has produced singers Patti Austin, Valerie Simpson, Michael Bolton, Lou Rawles, BJ Thomas, Vickie Sue Robinson for commercial voiceovers. In the role of Director, she worked with singers and actors Richie Havens, Ossie Davis, Busta Rhymes, Angie Bofill and Eddie Griffin.
Zenobia debuted her first CD, “Home” in 2000.
Since 2010, Zenobia has performed in Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, New York, NY, Zug, Switzerland, and toured West Texas as a solo performer and with Jay Boy Adams.
In 2014, Zenobia won Best Gospel Song for “One More Night” from her CD, “Resurrection”. In 2015, “Resurrection” won Best CD of the Year sponsored by the New Mexico Music Awards.
Besides the piano, she also plays guitar, Harmonium, D’jembe drum and other percussive instruments and is a vocal arranger and vocal coach.
Zenobia has been teaching “Singing The Blues,” offered by the New Mexico Jazz Workshop, for over 10 years. In 2025 she began the “Songwriting Class”. The classes are so popular they had to offer two per year.
Farmers Market Tuesdays
Beat the crowds and load up on farm fresh goodies at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market – Tuesday!
This Market has the same variety as seen on Saturdays. Expect to find fresh produce, eggs, meat, honey, bread, chile, apothecary, and much more.
Cafe Fresh has hot coffee and a selection of ready-to-eat treats. Stop in the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Gift Shop to check out the ever changing selection of fair trade and local items.
Your purchases directly support our farmers.
Don’t feel rushed – you can shop at your leisure.
It’s easy access to all of the vendors.
Why wake up early on Saturdays? Get to the Tuesday Market before work or on your lunch break!
Lunch and Learn
Did You Work at Sandia/Los Alamos or a Uranium Site?
You’re Invited to Our Free Educational Events
Learn How You May Qualify for Compensation, Health Benefits and In-Home Care — At No Cost to You
Hosted by CNS Cares
Trusted Home Care Provider for Energy WorkersSanta Fe Educational Lunch Events
2nd Tuesday of the Month11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tomasitas
500 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NMMark Your Calendar —
Seating Is Limited, RSVP Today!
Call 505-526-9649. See all events and sign up
for email reminders at CNSCares.com/events
TLC Stained Glass Studio Classes
TLC Stained Glass is an art studio and gallery in Santa Fe. We specialize in creating custom stained glass panels, as well as completing repairs and restorations, and teaching workshops to both locals and visitors to our "City Different."
TLC Stained Glass began as many things do, as a hobby in a garage. I’d just left my first vocation, a decade of teaching science, and I was feeling adrift. Over lunch, Anton Delgado, a dear friend, had mentioned that he’d been a stained glass artist on and off for over 40 years, but that he was retired now and more or less done with his tools and materials. He was generous enough to give me a one-off lesson and turn me loose with some extra materials he had. Over the coming months, he got to see my skill and interest grow and I was accepted into an apprenticeship at a local Glass Studio.
Anton passed in 2023, but got to see the studio come to fruition before he went home. Even on his deathbed, he wanted to offer me more books, more ways to continue my exploration.
I opened TLC Stained Glass in 2021 and continue to honor Anton’s memory and my own creative heart by teaching workshops, completing commission work, and repairing and restoring old or broken stained glass works. I firmly believe that everyone should explore opportunities to make, and that stained glass isn’t just for church windows!
Here’s a look at all the classes you can take!! Click Here
The Southwest Native Plants Primer
Join the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Native Plant Society of New Mexico (Santa Fe Chapter) for an engaging evening with Jack Dash, co-author of The Southwest Native Plant Primer.
This talk will explore how gardeners—at any skill level—can make informed, regionally appropriate plant choices that support biodiversity and respond to the realities of a warming, water-limited climate.Spanning landscapes from New Mexico and Arizona to southern Utah and Colorado.
The book highlights both the diversity and shared ecological patterns of Southwest flora, offering practical, science-based guidance for sustainable gardening.
This comprehensive guide introduces a diverse selection of 235 native wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees suited to gardens across New Mexico and the broader Southwest.Following the presentation, Dash will be available for a book signing.
Salsa Tuesdays at the Hut
Do you already have some Salsa experience? Do you feel like you can survive a full song on the social dance floor, but want to add a few more moves to your repertoire? 𝑰𝒇 𝒔𝒐, 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖!
The first 5-10 minutes of each class starts with a social dancing warm up, to help build overall confidence on the dance floor.
The remaining class time is spent in partner work, learning and then practicing turn patterns while rotating partners.
𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔.
Every class includes a brief review of moves learned the previous week, before tackling new elements or a completely new turn pattern.
Consistent weekly attendance is strongly encouraged, as it is the best way to become a more skilled Salsero/a!
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
5:30-6:30pm, every Tuesday
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
THE HUT
1285 Clark Rd, Units 1 & 2
Santa Fe, NM 87507
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭:
$20 for Drop-In (walk ins are always welcome!)
$75 for 5-Class Pack
$120 for 10-Class Pack
Open Mic Every Tuesday at Tiny's
Open Mic night every Tuesday at Tinys cocktail and Lounge.
Come on in and enjoy a meal, drinks and show us your talent.
Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers
Gary Farmer & The Troublemakers
August 11, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Institute of American Indian Arts
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GARY FARMER & THE TROUBLEMAKERS
Gary Farmer & the Troublemakers is a blues, roots, and jam band led by Gary Farmer, an award-winning Cayuga Nation actor known for films like Dead Man, Smoke Signals, and Powwow Highway. Based out of Santa Fe, the band has released seven albums over more than 30 years, earning the Best Americana Album Award at the New Mexico Music Awards for their 2022 release Fool for Love.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Widowspeak
Widowspeak
August 11, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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WIDOWSPEAK
Widowspeak are one of the most prolific and hardworking bands going, bubbling just under the surface. Molly Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas are the core of the group and its songwriters, and they have honed their sound across sixteen years and an impressively consistent catalog. A lot has happened in that time: for them, for everyone. One of many bands to crop up in a fertile New York City music scene, they started out shuffling gear between venues now-since shuttered (Glasslands, Cake Shop, 285 Kent, Death By Audio to name a few) and their practice space in Monster Island Basement (now a Trader Joe’s). The highs and lows of a long career mean chaotic stints as road dogs traipsing across North America, fly-in gigs to São Paulo or Guadalajara, wrapping seven-week European tours… And then down-time of years in between, considering the power of slowly building a body of work. Widowspeak is now a married couple, working day jobs in their own off-season. Robert is a carpenter, Molly a waitress.
Maybe time has given Widowspeak the ability to grow slowly; their new album, “Roses,” is unpruned and more beautiful for it; left a little wild as it stretches its new growth in all directions. From the opening chords of “The Hook” you can hear how far they’ve come: the road is open, the sky clears. The band feels at ease, and taking their time. They recorded the album last January at the Old Carpet Factory on the Greek island Hydra: a studio in an old house tucked into the village’s steep hills. It’s quiet there in winter, when the tourists have all gone home. Longtime touring members Willy Muse, John Andrews, and Noah Bond serve here as the players. “Roses” was then taken home and slowly, lightly tinkered with, before being deftly mixed by Alex Farrar at Drop of Sun Studios, and mastered by Greg Obis at Chicago Mastering.
“Roses” is Widowspeak at its best, drawing on forever influences. There’s dream and power pop, a little Stones, maybe some Petty, open and languid ballads with the twang of a Lynchian roadhouse band… Perhaps you hear REM, Yo La Tengo or Cat Power. A little Neil Young in Hamilton’s references to working at the diner. The magic of the band is, still and always, the interplay between Molly and Robert in their two leading roles: her languid, textured voice and his visceral guitar playing. And as producer, Robert captures the ephemeral magic of a band finding a song in the studio: something that still bears traces of the directness of Molly’s voice memos and the dense guitar tapestries of the demos. The rough-hewn marks of the tools are still evident, the noise kept in.
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TICKETS
$22 + FEES
DAY OF SHOW: $25 + FEES
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Thurs, Mar 19, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Mar 20, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
Rolinda
Queen Rodelinda navigates a dangerous political web to protect her throne and family while her love for her supposedly dead husband reignites in a dramatic clash of passion and ambition.
Royal alliances shift and transform in the shadowy “noir melodrama gangster” world of R.B. Schlather’s staging of this revered Handel opera. Music Director Harry Bicket leads this work, where characters spin power, lies and loyalties through exquisite music in a chiaroscuro world where agendas and identities are never entirely clear. The cast features exciting company debuts including Lucy Crowe as Rodelinda, Anthony Gregory as Grimoaldo and Hugh Cutting as Unulfo.
La reina Rodelinda se mueve en una peligrosa red política para proteger su trono y a su familia. Mientras, su amor por su esposo, a quien se creía muerto, se reaviva en un enfrentamiento dramático de pasión y ambición.
La puesta en escena de R. B. Schlather transforma esta venerada ópera de Händel en un sombrío “melodrama negro de gánsteres” donde las alianzas reales mutan y se transforman. El director musical Harry Bicket lidera esta obra en la que los personajes se ven inmersos en una red de poder, mentiras y lealtades a través de una música exquisita y en un mundo de claroscuros donde las agendas y las identidades nunca resultan del todo evidentes. El reparto incluye destacados debuts con la compañía, entre los que se encuentran Lucy Crowe como Rodelinda, Anthony Gregory como Grimoaldo y Hugh Cutting como Unulfo.
Music By
George Frideric Handel
Libretto by
Nicola Francesco Haym
Sung in
Italian
Instant Translation Screen
English and Spanish
The performances of Harry Bicket are supported by
Guy L. & Catherine D. Gronquist
The performances of Lucy Crowe are supported by
Phillip Muth & Julie Underriner
Run Time
Approximately 3 hours 20 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission
Synopsis
At his death, the King of Lombardy left his domains in equal portions to his three children: Bertarido, Eduige, and Gundeberto. Also aspiring to these lands is Grimoaldo, Duke of Benevento, who is wooing Eduige. The avaricious Gundeberto has now been killed, and it is believed Bertarido also has died, leaving behind his wife, Rodelinda, as Queen of Milan.
A su muerte, el Rey de Lombardía dejó sus dominios repartidos en partes iguales entre sus tres hijos: Bertarido, Eduige y Gundeberto. También aspira a esas tierras Grimoaldo, duque de Benevento, que corteja a Eduige. El avaro Gundeberto ha sido asesinado y se cree que Bertarido también ha muerto, dejando a su esposa Rodelinda como reina de Milán.
Act I
In the royal palace, Rodelinda mourns for her husband with their son, Flavio. Grimoaldo has seized power, and she is now his prisoner. Grimoaldo offers the throne back to her if she will marry him. Despite her precarious situation, Rodelinda refuses him. Once pledged to Grimoaldo, the spurned Eduige vows vengeance on him.
Unbeknownst to anyone except his faithful aide Unulfo, Bertarido is alive and hiding nearby. Unseen, he watches Rodelinda weep as she and Flavio bring flowers to his memorial monument. Grimoaldo’s ruthless councilor, Garibaldo, arrives with another offer of marriage from Grimoaldo; if she refuses again, her son will be killed. When she finally accepts, the eavesdropping Bertarido is consumed with rage. Unulfo, his aide, restrains him from revealing himself.
En el palacio real Rodelinda llora la muerte de su marido junto a su hijo Flavio. Grimoaldo ha tomado el poder y ella es ahora su prisionera. Éste le ofrece devolverle el trono si acepta casarse con él. A pesar de su precaria situación, Rodelinda lo rechaza. Por su parte, Eduige, despechada tras haber estado prometida a Grimoaldo, jura vengarse de él.
Sin que nadie lo sepa salvo su fiel ayudante Unulfo, Bertarido está en realidad vivo y se esconde cerca de allí. Sin ser visto, observa a Rodelinda llorar mientras ella y Flavio llevan flores a su propio monumento conmemorativo. Garibaldo, el despiadado consejero de Grimoaldo, llega con una nueva propuesta de matrimonio de éste: si Rodelinda vuelve a rechazarlo, su hijo será asesinado. Cuando finalmente acepta, Bertarido, oculto, se consume de ira. Unulfo lo contiene para que no se revele.
ACT II
Rodelinda announces her terms for marriage: She will only wed Grimoaldo if he personally kills Flavio before her eyes. Grimoaldo recoils at this, just as Rodelinda suspected he would. Garibaldo urges the wavering Grimoaldo to kill the boy, but Grimoaldo refuses. Unulfo rushes to Bertarido to reassure him of his wife’s fidelity.
Bertarido’s sister, Eduige, discovers her brother’s hiding place and promises to help him win back his wife and son. Acting as intermediary, Unulfo tells Rodelinda that Bertarido is alive and brings them together. Grimoaldo comes upon the happily embracing couple and threatens to imprison Bertarido. Rodelinda and Bertarido sing anguished farewells to each other before he is led away.
Rodelinda anuncia sus condiciones para el matrimonio: sólo se casará con Grimoaldo si él mismo mata a su hijo Flavio ante sus ojos. Grimoaldo retrocede horrorizado, tal como Rodelinda había previsto. Garibaldo insta al vacilante Grimoaldo a matar al niño pero éste se niega. Unulfo corre a tranquilizar a Bertarido, asegurándole la fidelidad de su esposa.
Eduige, la hermana de Bertarido, descubre el escondite de su hermano y promete ayudarlo a recuperar a su esposa y a su hijo. Actuando como intermediario, Unulfo informa a Rodelinda de que Bertarido está vivo y los reúne. Grimoaldo sorprende a la pareja abrazada y amenaza con encarcelar a Bertarido. Rodelinda y Bertarido se despiden cantando con angustia antes de que él sea conducido al cautiverio.
ACT III
Eduige and Unulfo plot Bertarido’s escape from prison. Garibaldo urges Grimoaldo to execute Bertarido. When Unulfo breaks into Bertarido’s prison cell, Bertarido, thinking he is one of the guards, stabs him. Not seriously wounded, Unulfo leads Bertarido to the secret escape route Eduige has prepared. Finding their way to the empty cell, Rodelinda and Flavio discover Unulfo’s blood on the floor and fear the worst. Rodelinda is overcome with despair.
Meanwhile, Grimoaldo, tormented by his conscience, seeks sleep in the palace gardens. Garibaldi discovers him there and, eager to usurp the throne for himself, is about to kill him. Bertarido leaps from his hiding place and strikes down Garibaldo. Chastened, Grimoaldo now reveals his change of heart and relinquishes the throne of Milan to Bertarido and Rodelinda. And he makes amends to Eduige by offering to wed her. All express their joy and hail a brighter future.
Eduige y Unulfo traman la fuga de Bertarido de la prisión. Garibaldo insta a Grimoaldo a ejecutarlo. Cuando Unulfo irrumpe en la celda, Bertarido, creyendo que es uno de los guardias, lo apuñala, aunque no queda gravemente herido. Unulfo logra conducir a Bertarido a la ruta secreta de escape que Eduige ha preparado. Al llegar a la celda vacía, Rodelinda y Flavio descubren sangre de Unulfo en el suelo y temen lo peor. Rodelinda cae presa de la desesperación.
Mientras tanto, Grimoaldo, atormentado por su conciencia, intenta dormir en los jardines del palacio. Garibaldo lo encuentra allí y, ansioso por usurpar el trono para sí mismo, está a punto de matarlo. Bertarido salta de su escondite y da muerte a Garibaldo. Avergonzado, Grimoaldo revela su cambio de parecer, renunciando al trono de Milán en favor de Bertarido y Rodelinda y reconciliándose con Eduige ofreciéndole matrimonio. Todos expresan su alegría y celebran un futuro más prometedor.
DATES & TICKETS
Sat, July 25, 2026
8:30 pm
Wed, July 29, 2026
8:30 pm
Fri, August 7, 2026
8:00 pm
Tue, August 11, 2026
8:00 pm
Fri, August 21, 2026
Tuesday Night Blues Jam
Join the Brotha Love & The Blueristocrats house band for the BEST Tuesday night out in Santa Fe!
Every week by some of the finest variety of traditional blues with a little honky-tonk, rock, and soul mixed in by players from Albuquerque to Taos and beyond.
8:00-11:00pm - NO COVER
Forks In The Road
New Mexico History Museum, Palace of the Governors, Room 15
Embark on a Culinary Adventure Through New Mexico’s Iconic Eateries
Discover the Stories Behind New Mexico’s Culinary Landmarks: Learn about the families and traditions that have shaped the state’s diverse restaurant scene.
Immerse Yourself in Interactive Displays: Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of New Mexico’s iconic restaurants.
Chef Johnny Vee: The renowned chef and food writer serves as the guest curator for this exhibition.
Exhibit Highlights:
Replica Dining Booth: Step back in time and experience the golden age of New Mexico restaurants.
Feature Wall: Explore restaurants categorized by themes like "Roots to Routes" and "Roadside Charm."
Interactive Map: Discover iconic restaurants nominated by New Mexico residents.
Audio Recordings: Listen to community memories and share your own stories.
Smell Station: Experience the unique aromas of New Mexico’s cuisine.
Soundscapes: Explore the music and sounds that have shaped the dining experience.
Fred Harvey Display: Learn about the history and impact of these early 20th-century establishments.
Grand Public Celebration: Stay tuned for more info!
Sunday, October 6th
Free Admission for New Mexico Residents
Fun Activities, Delicious Food, and Exclusive SWAG
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the rich culinary heritage of New Mexico!
Image: Interior of Delgado Drug Store, Las Vegas, New Mexico, circa 1950. New Mexico Palace of the Governors Photo Archives (New Mexico History Museum/Department of Cultural Affairs). Negative Number: 103137.
Lunch & Learn - Española
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Car Seat Fitting Station
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Country Night wiht Mark C. Johnson
Join Mark C. Johnson, guitarist and singer from Second Chances, for an evening of classic and contemporary country favorites at The Social Kitchen + Bar. Enjoy great food, cold drinks, and live music made for singing along, tapping your boots, and having a great time with friends.
Bring your friends, grab a table, and make it a night to remember. Like, share, and invite your fellow country music fans!
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Eugene Onegin
With unbridled passion, devastating heartbreak and unspoken regret, Tatyana’s love is rejected by Onegin, who, a little too late, realizes his mistake. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through longing, desire and the haunting question: What if?
This striking production, directed by Alessandro Talevi with sets and costumes by Gary McCann, gives full expression to the 19th century Russian literary classic by Alexander Pushkin, which inspired Tchaikovsky’s opera. Conducted by Keri-Lynn Wilson in her company debut, the production also features the company debuts of Olga Kulchynska as Tatyana, Mattia Olivieri as Onegin and Lindsay Ammann as Larina, as well as American debuts by Azerbaijani mezzo-soprano Elmina Hasan in the role of Olga and Peruvian tenor Iván Ayón-Rivas as Lensky.
Con una pasión desbordada, tras un desengaño devastador y en medio de un arrepentimiento nunca expresado, el amor de Tatyana es rechazado por Onegin, quien comprende su error demasiado tarde. No se pierda este viaje inolvidable lleno de anhelos, deseos y la siempre inquietante pregunta: ¿y si…?
Esta impactante producción, dirigida por Alessandro Talevi y con escenografía y vestuario de Gary McCann, da plena expresión a este clásico de la literatura rusa del siglo XIX de Alexander Pushkin, fuente de inspiración de la ópera de Tchaikovsky. La dirección musical está a cargo de Keri-Lynn Wilson, quien debuta con la compañía. La producción incluye además con los debuts de Olga Kulchynska como Tatyana, Mattia Olivieri como Onegin y Lindsay Ammann como Larina, así como los debuts estadounidenses de la mezzosoprano azerbaiyana Elmina Hasan en el papel de Olga y del tenor peruano Iván Ayón-Rivas como Lensky.
Music By
Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky
Libretto by
Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky
Konstantin Shilovsky, after Alexander Pushkin
Sung in
Russian
Instant Translation Screen
English and Spanish
Production support generously provided by
Peter Bruce Frank & Leslie Rae Shaw
The John Crosby Production Fund
Run Time
Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes; includes two 25-minute intermissions
Synopsis
Act I
Autumn. The Larin estate in the Russian countryside. Madame Larina makes preserves and listens to her daughters Tatyana and Olga. As the girls sing of young love lost, Larina and the old nurse Filipyevna remember their own youth. A group of peasants carries in a decorated sheaf of grain, and they sing and dance for Larina. Olga, wishing to join their merriment, teases Tatyana for being bookish and misty. Then Larina enters and likewise asks Tatyana the reason for her pallor. Olga in turn teases both her mother and sister, for she sees the approach of her fiancé, the poet Vladimir Lensky. Tatyana, learning that his elegant friend Eugene Onegin is with him, tries to flee in embarrassment.
Lensky arrives with Onegin. Tatyana falls instantly for the handsome stranger, who derides Lensky in private for having chosen the less interesting sister. Lensky and Olga commiserate having spent a whole day apart.
At bedtime, Tatyana can’t sleep. She asks the nurse to tell her stories of the olden days — then confesses she’s fallen in love. She spends the night writing to Onegin; and in the morning she asks Filipyevna to have her letter delivered.
Onegin finds Tatyana in the garden. He’s read her letter and wishes to reciprocate her candor — for he cannot reciprocate her feeling. She is a treasure, but he’s simply not the marrying kind: and she’d do well to restrain her artless ardor, lest another take advantage of her. His sermon ended, he offers her his arm and leads her inside.
Otoño. Hacienda de la familia Larin en la campiña rusa. Madame Larina prepara conservas y escucha a sus hijas Tatyana y Olga. Mientras las jóvenes cantan sobre un amor juvenil perdido, Larina y la anciana nodriza Filipievna recuerdan su propia juventud. Un grupo de campesinos entra con una gavilla de grano adornada y canta y baila para Larina. Olga, deseosa de unirse a la fiesta, se burla de Tatyana por ser demasiado estudiosa y soñadora. Entra Larina y también pregunta a Tatyana el motivo de su palidez. Olga se burla a su vez de su madre y de su hermana, pues ve acercarse a su prometido, el poeta Vladimir Lensky. Tatyana, al saber que viene con él su elegante amigo Eugene Onegin, intenta huir por vergüenza.
Lensky llega con Onegin. Tatyana se enamora al instante del apuesto desconocido, quien en privado se burla de Lensky por haber elegido a la hermana menos interesante. Lensky y Olga se lamentan por su parte de haber pasado todo un día separados.
A la hora de acostarse, Tatyana no puede dormir. Pide a la nodriza que le cuente historias de antaño y luego le confiesa que se ha enamorado. Pasa la noche escribiendo a Onegin y por la mañana pide a Filipievna que le haga llegar la carta.
Onegin encuentra a Tatyana en el jardín. Ha leído su carta y desea corresponder a su franqueza, ya que no puede corresponder a sus sentimientos. Ella es realmente un tesoro pero él no está hecho para el matrimonio; por otra parte, también le aconseja que quizás le convendría moderar su ardor, algo ingenuo en su opinión, para que nadie termine aprovechándose de ella. Al finalizar su sermón, le ofrece el brazo y la conduce al interior de la casa.
ACT II
The Larin estate. Onegin, whom Lensky has persuaded to attend Tatyana’s name-day party, finds himself seated directly across from her. She is mortified. He is ennui-ed. after the toasts he decides to punish Lensky for subjecting him to such a tiresome gathering and sweeps Olga off to dance for the rest of the evening.
The jealous Lensky quarrels with Olga, then with Onegin. To everyone’s dismay, he demands satisfaction for his offense. The party dissolves.
At dawn the two friends meet as foes. While Lensky waits for Onegin, he sings of poetry and of Olga. Regretting the folly of their prideful challenge, they still proceed for honor’s sake. Lensky is killed.
Hacienda de los Larin. Onegin, a quien Lensky ha persuadido para asistir a la fiesta del santo de Tatyana, se encuentra sentado justo enfrente de ella. Ella está mortificada; él, aburrido. Tras los brindis, Onegin decide castigar a Lensky por haberlo sometido a una velada tan tediosa y se lleva a Olga a bailar el resto de la noche.
El celoso Lensky riñe con Olga y luego con Onegin. Para consternación de todos, exige una compensación por la afrenta. La fiesta se disuelve.
Al amanecer, los dos amigos se ven las caras, esta vez como enemigos. Mientras Lensky espera a Onegin canta a la poesía y sobre Olga. Aunque se arrepienten de la necedad de su desafío orgulloso, deben proceden por honor. Lensky muere.
ACT III
Saint Petersburg, several years later. Returned from long travels, ridden with guilt for the death of his friend, Onegin attends one of the parties he has always detested, this one at the home of Prince Gremin. He wonders aloud about the elegant young woman who seems to hold the room in sway, and Gremin proudly presents his adored wife — Tatyana Larina. She greets Onegin serenely.
This time it is Onegin who pours out his love in a letter to Tatyana. He calls on her and begs her to run away with him. And this time hers is the sermon. She loves him as she did that day in the garden; but she is resolved to remain in this house with her husband. She flees the room, leaving Onegin alone in despair.
San Petersburgo, varios años después. De regreso tras largos viajes y atormentado por la culpa de matar de su amigo, Onegin asiste a una de las fiestas que siempre ha detestado, esta vez en casa del príncipe Gremin. Se pregunta en voz alta quién es la elegante joven que parece dominar la sala y Gremin presenta con orgullo a su adorada esposa: Tatyana Larina. Ella saluda a Onegin de manera serena.
Esta vez es Onegin quien vuelca su amor en una carta a Tatyana. La visita y le suplica que huya con él. Esta vez el sermón viene de ella: lo sigue amando como aquel día en el jardín pero está decidida a permanecer en su casa junto a su marido. Huye de la habitación, dejando a Onegin solo y desesperado.
DATES & TICKETS
Sat, July 18, 2026
8:30 pm
Wed, July 22, 2026
8:30 pm
Fri, July 31, 2026
8:30 pm
Thu, August 6, 2026
8:00 pm
Wed, August 12, 2026
8:00 pm
Wed, August 19, 2026
Level 2 Bachata with Metta Dance
Advanced Beginner Bachata: Expand Your Flow
90min | Solo + Partnerwork
For dancers ready to refine fundamentals and explore new dimensions.
In this class, you’ll:
Elevate your basics: Apply beginner skills in more complex ways.
Deepen musicality: Sync your movements to bachata’s instruments and accents.
Intro to bachata sensual: Learn body isolations and close-hold techniques.
Practice syncopations: Adding flair and higher techniques to your dancing
Ideal for those comfortable with the beginner skills craving more depth!
BAD MEDICINE
In Bad Medicine, Native American academics Aislin and Cesar are excited to settle into their new home in Proctor, Massachusetts. Even their nosy white neighbors seem nice enough. But as Aislin becomes aware of strange occurrences surrounding her job at the Natural History Museum, she starts to wonder if there might be something insidious beneath the sleepy town. Aislin must overcome deep insecurities around her identity to uncover the town’s terrifying secrets.
By P.C. Verrone
Directors: Lauren and Taylor Trujilo
RUNTIME: 2 Hours with a 15 minute intermission
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm
Please note that there is no Matinee Performance on August 8th
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
August 6th and 7th – 7:30 pm: Pay-What-You-Will Previews
August 8th – 7:30 pm: Opening Night Performance
Artistic and Production Team
Co DirectorLauren Trujilo
Co DirectorTaylor Trujilo
2 Step Thursday
Two-Step Thursday with Peter Vigil and the All-Star band. Free parking and no cover
EVERY THURSDAYS - Food & Specials ALL NIGHT
Karaoke Night at Tumbleroot
Karaoke Night with Billy Brown
FREE | 8pm start
sign up begins at 7, performance slots limited
Bar & restaurant opens at 4pm
Black Joe Lewis
Garage grit. Blue's fire. Pure sweat.
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears bring a sound that hits somewhere between James Brown, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and the MC5—raw, electric, and impossible to fake. This is a band that never chased the spotlight… it found them anyway. The kind of show you don’t just hear, you feel.
The Magic Flute
Imagine a magic flute that can tame the wildest of beasts. Can Prince Tamino and Papageno use it to save the princess Pamina? They embark on a fantastical quest – and along the way, they encounter enchanting characters and face daring trials.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe in his company debut, this spectacular entertainment for all ages will feature the sumptuous look of Victorian pantomime with dazzling stage effects by Chris Fisher who created the illusions for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. The cast includes Josh Lovell as Tamino, Joélle Harvey as Pamina, Rainelle Krause as the Queen of the Night and Alexander Köpeczi as Sarastro, all company debuts.
Imagina una flauta mágica capaz de amansar a las fieras más salvajes. ¿Podrán el príncipe Tamino y Papageno utilizarla para salvar a la princesa Pamina? Ambos emprenden una fantástica aventura, encontrando en el camino personajes cautivadores y afrontando pruebas audaces.
Christopher Luscombe debuta con la compañía dirigiendo este deslumbrante espectáculo para todos los públicos: una producción que despliega la fastuosidad de una pantomima victoriana y cuenta con los impresionantes efectos escénicos de Chris Fisher, creador de las ilusiones de Harry Potter y el legado maldito en Broadway. El elenco reúne a Josh Lovell como Tamino, Joélle Harvey como Pamina, Rainelle Krause como la Reina de la Noche y Alexander Köpeczi como Sarastro, todos ellos en su debut con la compañía.
Music By
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by
Emanuel Schikaneder
Translation by
Jeremy Sams
Performed in
English
Instant Translation Screen
English and Spanish
A Co-production with
Garsington Opera
Production support generously provided by
The Avenir Production Fund
The Tobin Endowment
The Robert & Ellen Vladem Perpetual Fund for Opera Production
Additional artistic support provided by
Gene & Jean Stark
THE ENGAGEMENT OF CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE IS SUPPORTED BY
Gina Browning & Joe Illick
THE ENGAGEMENT OF SIMON HIGLETT IS SUPPORTED BY
The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
The performances of Joélle Harvey are supported by
The Marcella Fund
The performances of Will Liverman are supported by
Marianne S. Kah
Run Time
Approximately 3 hours 26 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission
Synopsis
Act I
Act II
The Three Ladies kill a huge serpent that was chasing Tamino, then go to inform the Queen of the Night of his arrival. Papageno introduces himself, boasting to Tamino that he was the one who slew the beast. The Ladies return to give Tamino a portrait of Pamina, claiming she has been enslaved by Sarastro, and they temporarily padlock Papageno’s mouth for lying. Tamino is charmed by the image of Pamina. The Queen appears, lamenting the loss of her daughter, and charges Tamino and Papageno with Pamina’s rescue. The Ladies give Tamino a magic flute and Papageno magic bells to ensure their safety. Monostatos tries to capture Pamina but is frightened away by Papageno, who tells Pamina that Tamino loves her and intends to save her. Tamino arrives at a temple and is told that it is the Queen, not Sarastro, who is evil. He plays his flute, hoping to make Pamina appear. She and Papageno are nearby and, thanks to Papageno’s magic bells, are able once again to escape from Monostatos. Sarastro promises Pamina eventual freedom. She sees Tamino and they fall in love.
Las Tres Damas matan a una enorme serpiente que perseguía a Tamino y van a informar a la Reina de la Noche de la llegada de éste. Papageno se presenta y presume ante Tamino de haber sido él quien dio muerte al monstruo. Las Damas regresan para entregar a Tamino un retrato de Pamina y para comunicarle que ha sido esclavizada por Sarastro, y castigan temporalmente a Papageno cerrándole la boca con un candado por mentir. Tamino se queda prendado de la imagen de Pamina. Aparece la Reina, que lamenta la pérdida de su hija y encarga a Tamino y Papageno que la rescaten. Las Damas entregan a Tamino una flauta mágica y a Papageno unas campanillas mágicas para protegerlos. Monostatos intenta capturar a Pamina pero Papageno lo ahuyenta; éste le dice a Pamina que Tamino la ama y que pretende salvarla. Tamino llega a un templo, donde le dicen que la malvada es en realidad la Reina, no Sarastro, y toca su flauta con la esperanza de hacer aparecer a Pamina. Papageno y Pamina están ya cerca y gracias a las campanillas mágicas de Papageno logran escapar una vez más de Monostatos. Sarastro promete a Pamina que, con el tiempo, recuperará su libertad. Ella ve a Tamino y ambos se enamoran.
ACT II
Tamino and Papageno begin the first of three initiation trials to join Sarastro’s temple of brotherhood. Sworn to silence, Tamino resists the temptations of the Three Ladies, but Papageno quickly succumbs. Monostatos again approaches the sleeping Pamina but is warded off by the Queen of the Night, who gives her daughter a dagger with which to murder Sarastro. Monostatos renews his quest when the Queen vanishes, but Pamina is rescued by Sarastro, who consoles her. Papageno catches a glimpse of Papagena, but is warned that he must succeed in the trials if he is to have her for a wife. Pamina is despondent over Tamino’s silence, but is saved from suicide by the Three Boys. She is reunited with Tamino and they undergo the trials by water and fire, emerging triumphant thanks to the magic flute. Papageno also is saved from attempted suicide by the Boys, who remind him to use his magic bells to summon Papagena. The pair plans for a fertile future. The Queen of the Night, her Three Ladies, and Monostatos attack Sarastro’s brotherhood, but are defeated and the victors celebrate the triumph of enlightenment over the powers of darkness.
Tamino y Papageno comienzan la primera de tres pruebas de iniciación para ingresar en el templo de la hermandad de Sarastro. Tras haber jurado silencio, Tamino resiste las tentaciones de las Tres Damas pero Papageno sucumbe rápidamente. Monostatos vuelve a acercarse a Pamina, que está dormida, pero la Reina de la Noche lo ahuyenta y entrega a su hija el puñal con el que debe asesinar a Sarastro. Cuando la Reina desaparece, Monostatos reanuda su intento pero Sarastro rescata a Pamina y la consuela. Papageno vislumbra a Papagena pero le advierten que solo podrá tenerla como esposa si supera las pruebas. Pamina, desesperada por el silencio de Tamino, intenta suicidarse pero los Tres Muchachos la salvan. Se reúne con Tamino y ambos afrontan las pruebas del agua y del fuego, saliendo victoriosos gracias a la flauta mágica que le dieron las Tres Damas. Papageno también es salvado de un intento de suicidio por los Muchachos, que le recuerdan usar sus campanillas para llamar a Papagena. La pareja planea un futuro prometedor. La Reina de la Noche, sus Tres Damas y Monostatos deciden atacar la hermandad de Sarastro pero son derrotados. Los vencedores celebran el triunfo de la luz sobre las fuerzas de la oscuridad.
DATES & TICKETS
Sat, July 4, 2026
8:30 pm
Fri, July 10, 2026
8:30 pm
Wed, July 15, 2026
8:30 pm
Tue, August 4, 2026
8:00 pm
Thu, August 13, 2026
8:00 pm
Sat, August 22, 2026
8:00 pm
Tue, August 25, 2026
8:00 pm
Fri, August 28, 2026
La Emi Flamenco
La Emi started studying Flamenco with the María Benítez Institute for Spanish Arts (ISA) when she was four years old and began working with the Institute’s youth company, Flamenco’s Next Generation, at the age of 10.
At age 12, she started teaching within the Northern New Mexico public school system. She continued her love of teaching as an instructor at Moving Arts Española in 2005 and ISA in 2006.
La Emi has danced with Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe, Compañía Chuscales y Mina Fajardo, and EntreFlamenco, the company of Antonio Granjero and Estefania Ramirez. She also danced with the National Institute of Flamenco in their Summer Season at the Lodge at Santa Fe. She annually tours with The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Nutcracker since 2015.
La Emi studied intensively in Spain with Gala Vivancos, Carmela Greco, Belén López, Mónica Fernández, La Choni, Anabel Moreno, and La Popi. She has performed under the direction of Carmela Greco, José Galván, and Torombo and at major venues, including the Carmela Greco Seminario de Flamenco y Danza Española and Café de Chinitas in Madrid; Cuevas Los Tarantos in the Sacromonte of Granada and the Teatro Alameda Festival Flamenco in Sevilla. She is also the founder and executive director at EmiArteFlamenco Academy whose mission is to empower children and adults through the art form of Flamenco.
Inn and Spa at Loretto:
Eldorado Hotel & Spa:
Year-round programming frequently takes place at this location (running Monday through Thursday, and Saturdays)
Holiday Series: A major end-of-year series runs daily from December 26 through December 31, with a special Sunday matinee on December 27
Slime Fest
Get ready for a SLIME-tastic afternoon at Santa Fe Place!
Join us for our FREE Kids Club Slime Fest on Friday, August 14, from 1 PM to 3 PM!
Make your own slime!!!
Free face painting by Bright Brush Face Painting
Fun Games
VIP Giveaway featuring Barnes & Noble
Don't miss this ooey-gooey good time for the whole family!
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Abstractions of Nature
~ Canyon Contemporary Artist Reception ~
ABSTRACTIONS OF NATURE featuring Michael Kessler - Steffen Plistermann - Doug Gillis - Redhawk Mallet
Friday, August 14th from 5-7pm join us for an evening with contemporary artists Michael Kessler, Steffen Plistermann, Doug Gillis, & Redhawk Mallet featuring lively artist discussions, new artworks, live music, & cocktails by As Above, So Below Distillery.
Exhibition runs through Sunday, August 23rd.
IndigenousWays Festival
INDIGENOUSWAYS FESTIVAL
IndigenousWays invites all of Santa Fe families, elders, youth, visitors, and neighbors to gather for a free evening of Indigenous music, art, and community.
This year’s annual event features performances by Keith Secola (Ojibwa/Anishinabe), Levi Platero (Diné), and Sage Bone (Diné).
VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria for your ice cream needs. Food vendors will also be on site.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down t
Una Mas y La Cha Cha
The members and music of Una Mas y La ChaCha reflect the diversity of Santa Fe – the Indigenous, the descendants of Spanish and Mexican families and multigenerational Anglos residents; and cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70’s Chicano funk and eclectic covers with the band’s unique spin that they call Northern New Mexico soul music.
With a rock-solid rhythm section featuring bassist Brian Shannon, percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez supporting the soaring leads of guitarist and band founder D’Santi Nava, and the soulful vocals of Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero, Una Mas can deliver an intimate performance in a cozy venue that draws in the listener to rocking out before a crowd of thousands at large public events.
An Una Mas show is a night of passion and heritage that has crowds clearing out a dance space for a set of songs by Selena, listening respectfully to a hymn for Quetzalcoatl, or gazing in rapt attention as Nava, “el Brujo,” furiously works the fretboard. To hear Una Mas y la Cha Cha is to be present in a moment that weaves threads of time, genres, and peoples.
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Indigenous Ways Festival
IndigenousWays Festival
w/ Keith Secola, Levi Platero & Sage Bond
August 14, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union & IndigenousWays
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INDIGENOUSWAYS FESTIVAL
IndigenousWays invites all of Santa Fe families, elders, youth, visitors, and neighbors to gather for a free evening of Indigenous music, art, and community. This year’s annual event features performances by Keith Secola (Ojibwa/Anishinabe), Levi Platero (Diné), and Sage Bone (Diné).
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria for your ice cream needs. Food vendors will also be on site.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Spring Tablao Flamenco Fridays
Photo by Gene Peach Photography
This Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7 PM
FLAMENCO! SANTA FE! Teatro Paraguas!
Ticket: 505-424-1601
https://events.ticketleap.com/.../spring-tablao-flamenco...
LILI ELBE
Lili’s journey — marked by love, loss and self-discovery — is the true story of a Danish painter who, with the steadfast support of her wife Gerda, became one of the first to undergo gender-affirmation surgery nearly a century ago.
Named “Best World Premiere” at the 2024 Oper! Awards, we are thrilled to present the American premiere of Tobias Picker and Aryeh Lev Stollman’s groundbreaking new opera. Former Apprentice Singer, baritone Lucia Lucas, makes her Santa Fe Opera debut as Lili Elbe, and returning soprano Sylvia D’Eramo sings the role of Gerda Wegener, Lili’s supportive wife who was also a celebrated artist. This production brings the artists’ milieux of 1920s Paris and Copenhagen to life with direction by James Robinson, set design by Allen Moyer and costumes by Marco Piemontese.
La vida de Lili, marcada por el amor, la pérdida y la búsqueda del autoconocimiento, cuenta la historia real de una pintora danesa que, con el apoyo incondicional de su esposa Gerda, se convirtió hace casi un siglo en una de las primeras personas en someterse a una cirugía de afirmación de género.
Galardonada como “Mejor Estreno Mundial” en los Premios Oper! 2024, nos complace enormemente presentar el estreno estadounidense de la nueva e innovadora ópera de Tobias Picker y Aryeh Lev Stollman. Lucia Lucas, exintegrante de nuestro programa de jóvenes, debuta en la Ópera de Santa Fe como Lili Elbe, y la soprano Sylvia D’Eramo regresa para encarnar a Gerda Wegener, la fiel esposa de Lili y artista de gran renombre. Esta producción recrea con viveza los ambientes artísticos del París y el Copenhague de la década de 1920, y cuenta con la dirección de James Robinson, escenografía de Allen Moyer y vestuario de Marco Piemontese.
Music By
Tobias Picker
Libretto By
Aryeh Lev Stollman
Sung in
English
Instant Translation Screen
English and Spanish
A co-production with
Seattle Opera
Production support generously provided by
Anonymous
TAWANI Foundation
Wyncote Foundation, as recommended by Frederick R. Haas & Rafael Gomez
David A. Kaplan and Glenn A. Ostergaard –
Brautigam-Kaplan-Ostergaard Foundation
Robert L. Turner
Additional artistic support provided by
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation
Henry R. Muñoz III
The performances of Roberto Kalb are supported by
Roma Wittcoff
The performances of Lucia Lucas are supported by
The Bob Ross Foundation
The performances of Sylvia D’Eramo are supported by
The Peter B. Frank Principal Artist Fund
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission
Synopsis
Act I
In the late 1920’s, the actress Anna Larssen of the Royal Danish Theater, having just premiered the role of Orpheus in a new play, could not appear for the last sitting of her portrait, the centerpiece of a new exhibition. Anna makes an unusual suggestion; that the artist, Gerda Wegener, ask Lili Elbe, (at that time known as Gerda’s husband, the artist Einar Wegener), to dress up and pose as Anna. At this sitting Lili is brought to a profound self-discovery, never before acknowledged. Like Orpheus compelled to look back at Eurydice, Lili can never again turn away from the truth of who she is. Despite the support of Gerda, their friends Eric and Hélène, and Lili’s brother Marius, Lili encounters hostility and rejection from her sister Dagmar and later her own mother. Through the efforts of Hélène she is introduced to Professor Warnekros who agrees to operate on her at the Municipal Women’s Clinic in Dresden.
A finales de la década de 1920, la actriz Anna Larssen del Teatro Real Danés, tras estrenar el papel de Orfeo en una nueva obra, no puede acudir a la última sesión para terminar un retrato que le están haciendo y que será la pieza central de una nueva exposición. Anna hace una sugerencia inusual: que Gerda Wegener, la artista encargada de pintarla, pida a Lili Elbe (entonces conocida como Einar Wegener, esposo de Gerda) que se vista y pose como Anna. Durante esa sesión, Lili llega a un profundo autodescubrimiento nunca antes reconocido. Al igual que Orfeo, obligado a volverse para mirar a Eurídice, Lili ya no puede ignorar la verdad de quién es en realidad. A pesar del apoyo de Gerda, de sus amigos Eric y Hélène y de su hermano Marius, Lili se enfrenta a la hostilidad y el rechazo de su hermana Dagmar y, más tarde, de su propia madre. Gracias a los esfuerzos de Hélène, conoce al profesor Warnekros, quien accede a operarla en la Clínica Municipal de Mujeres de Dresde.
ACT II
After her first surgery, a dramatic encounter with the King of Denmark leads to an extraordinary decree — Lili is legally recognized as a woman, and her marriage to Gerda is annulled.
Despite the seeming loss of their deep relationship, both Lili and Gerda find temporary love in different quarters, Lili with the perfumer Claude Lejeune, and Gerda with the Italian Major Fernando Porta.
When Claude Lejeune asks Lili to marry him, Lili delays until she can have surgery to become a mother, which Professor Warnekros says he can make possible. He and the Matron of the clinic choose a young woman to be the experimental uterus donor. Neither Lili nor the Young Woman suspect what is in this plan.
Lili, dying from complications of her surgery, writes and thanks the absent Gerda for the flowers she has sent every day from Rome. In return, Gerda sends a final letter. From two distant cities, their voices rise together in a last duet — declaring their love for each other that only grows and never looks back.
Tras su primera cirugía, un dramático encuentro con el Rey de Dinamarca da lugar a un decreto extraordinario: Lili es reconocida legalmente como mujer y su matrimonio con Gerda queda anulado.
A pesar de la aparente pérdida de su vínculo profundo, tanto Lili como Gerda encuentran amores temporales en otras partes: Lili junto al perfumista Claude LeJeune y Gerda con el mayor italiano Fernando Porta.
Cuando Claude LeJeune le pide matrimonio a Lili, ella lo pospone hasta poder someterse a una cirugía que le permita ser madre, algo que el profesor Warnekros afirma poder conseguir. Él y la matrona de la clínica eligen a una joven como donante experimental de útero. Ni Lili ni la joven sospechan lo que implica este plan.
Lili está muriéndose a causa de complicaciones derivadas de la cirugía. Escribe y agradece a la ausente Gerda las flores que le ha enviado cada día desde Roma. Como respuesta, Gerda envía una última carta. Desde dos ciudades distantes, sus voces se elevan juntas en un último dúo, declarando un amor mutuo que no hará sino crecer y que nunca mirará atrás.
Sat, August 1, 2026
8:30 pm
Wed, August 5, 2026
8:00 pm
Fri, August 14, 2026
8:00 pm
Tue, August 18, 2026
8:00 pm
Thu, August 27, 2026
Matt Kirk & the Guefarers
Matt Kirk & the Gueyfarers
Friday, August 14, 2026 • 8 pm
Bar & restaurant opens at 4pm; tickets required after 7 pm
21+ with valid ID (under 21 admitted only if accompanied by parent or adult legal guardian)
Tickets: $15 ADV in person | $18.32 ADV online | $20 Day of show
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MATT KIRK & THE GUEYFARERS
The Gueyfarers (pronounced Wayfarers) are Matt Kirk on lead vocals, guitars, mandolin and harmonica, Jimmy Hartman on bass and harmony vocals, Brandon Custer on drums, Matt Cain on organ and piano, and Eric Demmer on saxophone and harmony vocals.
The band released their debut self-titled album (recorded at The Zone with Pat Manske) in October 2022, launching them into the public eye and attracting a loyal, growing fan base around central Texas. Formed from the deep musical tradition of the Texas Hill Country and the artists that have graced the historic stage at Gruene Hall, the Gueyfarers’ sound combines all elements of Texas music to form a unique blend of Americana, blues, folk, rock, and country. The band playfully calls their sound, "Texacana".
After five years of playing Gruene Hall monthly, the band has begun to branch out into other markets, playing the 8750 Festival in Red River, New Mexico for three years consecutively, playing the Saxon Pub and C-Boys in Austin, Dan Electro’s in Houston, Sam’s Burger Joint Music Hall in San Antonio, along with tours in Colorado and throughout small town Texas. In February of 2024, Matt toured with the world-renowned Gipsy Kings, opening their shows solo acoustic at acclaimed Texas venues including The Majestic Theater, Buddy Holly Center, The Paramount Theatre, The Selena Auditorium and House of Blues Dallas and Houston.
Since their self-titled debut, and the success of their single, “Sleepy Little Summertime Town”, the band has earned regular radio play on KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels, KWVH Wimberley Valley Radio, and KYSM San Antonio College Radio among others. Matt and the band have been featured on Roots and Branches of Americana, Sun Radio (Texas Radio Live) in Austin, as well as making TV appearances on Great Day SA. In the recent Best of New Braunfels poll in the Herald Zeitung, the band placed 2nd behind Wade Bowen.
In 2024, the band released singles including “Nobody But You”, recorded with producer Dwight Baker (Flatland Cavalry, Josh Abbott Band, Kelly Clarkson), and “Praying For Rain” with producer David Beck (Shiny Ribs, The Droptines, Cameron Allbright). Matt Kirk and The Gueyfarers recorded their first live album in July 2025 at Gruene Hall with plans to release it in both digital and vinyl formats in 2026.
Felix Y Los Gatos
Felix y Los Gatos Cumbia night at The Mystic Santa Fe returns Friday, Aug 14th from 8:30-10:30pm!!
Felix Gato Peralta is a Chicano singer-songwriter, guitarist, accordionist, and harmonica player from New Mexico. He blends traditional corridos, Matachines rhythms, Southwest blues, zydeco, and cumbia to honor his ancestral journey. A dedicated cultural educator and community leader, Felix uses music as a pathway for healing generational trauma and keeping Hispano and Nuevo Mexicano traditions alive.
He has performed at the Kennedy Center’s Arts Across America, been featured in PBS documentaries, and is a 2026 516 ARTS Fulcrum Fund grantee.
I’m here to archive, to pass down, and to help keep what remains of a culture that’s slowly fading. I am a cultural bearer of sound and art — a gatherer of salt, a peregrino of hard times, floods, crying, incarceration, and broken homes. I’m an educator, a community leader, and a student of the world.
Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival
The 2026 Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival is taking over Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
August 14–16, 2026 Join us for an unforgettable weekend of Indigenous art, culture, and creativity!
Presented by the Poeh Cultural Center, this vibrant three-day celebration brings together incredible Native artists, performers, filmmakers, fashion designers, and food vendors from across Indian Country.
Experience powerful live performances, stunning visual art, Indigenous fashion, film, and culture — all in one place. Come celebrate, connect, shop, and be inspired!
100th Birthday of the Historic Route 66
Route 66 Centennial Kickoff is Here!
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with us and millions others —experience iconic landmarks, engaging memories, and community events that honor America’s Mother Road. Join millions across eight states in a heartfelt tribute culminating on November 11th, 2026.
This stretch of highway is so famous it even has it’s own #1 song written by the late great Nat “King” Cole. I’m sure you have the lyrics sung by him or by the countless other famous musicians who have covered these famous cords to this world famous song:
”If you ever plan to motor west
Travel my way
Take the highway that's the best
Get your kicks on Route 66
It winds from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route 66
Now you go through St. Louis
Joplin, Missouri
And Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty
You'll see Amarillo
Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona
Don't forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66”
Make sure to jam out this song when you take that road trip from Chicago to LA or vice versa either way!
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Here’s a road trip from Los Angeles to the windy city of Chicago!
You're Invited!
Join us for the ultimate road trip celebration—Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and we're hitting the Mother Road from start to finish! From the sun-drenched shores of Santa Monica to the neon lights of Chicago, this once-in-a-century journey will be packed with nostalgia, quirky roadside stops, vintage diners, classic cars, and unforgettable memories.
When: Summer 2026
Where: Kicking off in Santa Monica, CA and cruising all the way to Chicago, IL
Why: Because Route 66 only turns 100 once—and we’re celebrating every mile!
Grab your shades, fuel up the tank, and get ready to cruise through history.
Let's get a group together so we can take in the sights of this historic route! This is your sign to join the centennial celebration of America’s most iconic highway.
Let’s ride Route 66—100 years strong.
RSVP, pack your bags, and we’ll see you on the road! MORE INFO HERE
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MOTORFEST IN ABQ - APRIL
NM Motorfest 2026 - MORE INFO HERE
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, NM Motorfest returns for its second year as New Mexico’s flagship all-styles motor show, honoring the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, the Mother Road.
This year’s event is hosted in the center infield of the Expo NM Racetrack, creating a rare, immersive setting designed specifically for a large-scale vehicle showcase and festival experience. This is a first for the fairgrounds!
NM Motorfest brings together custom-built vehicles of all styles, including national-level and SEMA builds, serious home-built customs, lifted trucks, imports, tuners, street builds, drift builds, hot rods, Euros, classics, restomods, stance builds, off-road builds, desert and competition track machines, motorcycles, rat rods, drag cars, UTVs, lowriders, show winners, club battle entries, and all vehicle styles.
This is a curated, static display event. Vehicles are staged, engines off, and presented in a controlled environment that keeps the focus on craftsmanship, design, and community.
The experience is supported by a full entertainment and lifestyle program, including:
• Live music by The Rudy Boy Experiment
• DJ performances by DJ Spunjy Hicks and DJ Hump
• A licensed Beer Garden & Cocktail Lounge
• Food trucks and curated vendors
• Awards with structured class judging
• Family-friendly atmosphere with professional operations
NM Motorfest 2026 is produced by New Mexico Motor Events, the state’s leading independent automotive event producer, with community support benefiting Outlaw Desert Racing, a New Mexico-based 501(c)(3) focused on veteran outreach.
Online vehicle registration opens soon!
Vendor and sponsor inquiries can be done at www.newmexicomotorevents.com
For updates, registration announcements follow our feeds.
This is a celebration of automotive culture, history, and the people who build it.
One day. One place. All styles.
Bigger. Louder. Stronger. #WeDoEvents #WeOutHere #NMTrue #AllRides #AllStyles #Community #100Years #Route66 #ExpoNM
104th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market
Santa Fe Indian Market (SFIM) is the largest and most prestigious Indigenous art market in the world.
Presented by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), #SFIM26 will take place August 15th-16th in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Now in its 104th year, SFIM brings together over 1,000 Native artists representing more than 200 Tribal Nations from across the U.S. and Canada.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned collector, SFIM offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect directly with Native artists and purchase handmade, authentic, and deeply meaningful artwork.
Location: Historic Downtown Santa Fe Plaza
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Admission: Free and open to the public for the outdoor market
Additional Programming
SWAIA offers a range of ticketed events throughout Indian Market weekend, including Best of Show, the SWAIA Native Fashion Show, the SWAIA Gala, and more. Advance purchase is recommended, Become a SWAIA member for advanced notice when tickets become available..
Insider Tip: Arrive early to beat the crowds and meet artists before inventory sells out. Comfortable shoes and sun protection are highly recommended for a full day on the Plaza.
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
Year-round
Saturday 8 am – 1 pm
Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta (Railyard)
The largest and most popular among the Markets. The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market – Saturday has the largest variety of vendors and products.
Shop a great selection of: fresh produce, eggs, meat, honey, bread, chile, apothecary, and much more. Our market proudly 100% of the vegetables, fruits, and nursery plants available are grown right here in northern New Mexico.
You are always sure to get a view of what is truly in season.
Cafe Fresh has hot coffee and a selection of ready-to-eat treats.
Stop in the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Gift Shop to check out the ever changing selection of fair trade and local items. Your purchases directly support our farmers.
The Eldorado Flea Market
The Eldorado Flea Market
A Good Old Fashioned Outdoor Flea Market
7 Caliente rd in Eldorado
8am to 1 pm Every Saturday until the end of October
Vendors must visit www.the flatlands.com
All Structures must be weighted before setting out wares. No exceptions
Please no staking and pets must be leased.
FREE INDIAN MARKET
Just as it sounds, these are the artist who were kicked out of Indian Market or can’t afford the steep cost of having a covered area on then plaza!
Murder Mystery Train: Bambini & Binky's Traveling Circus
Come Aboard for the Best Immersive Murder Mystery Train Ride in Santa Fe, NM! Step right up to Bambini and Binky’s Traveling Circus.
The Exodus Ensemble is back on Sky Railway with a one-of-a-kind rolling spectacle that will take guests on a journey where cotton candy dreams turn into circus nightmares, and everyone’s hiding something behind their painted smile.
The Murder Mystery train departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot. Each ticket includes a seat in our enclosed train car, a complimentary champagne welcome as the adventure begins, and live entertainment! Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased.
Murder Mystery Train - Bambini and Binky's Traveling Circus
Mar 28 - Oct 24 · 14 Times
Saturdays
April 11
May 9, 17
June 20
July 4, 18
August 1, 15, 29
September 12, 26
October 10, 24
Matilda - Movies in the Park
MATILDA
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Matilda & Back to School Night! An intelligent little girl who is neglected by her parents discovers that she has telekinetic powers. Not until a teacher shows her kindness for the first time does she realize that she can use those powers to do something about her sufferings and help her friends as well.
Join us at the Summer Scene tent for a free, family-friendly craft activity from 6-7pm.
VENUE: RAILYARD PARK PERFORMANCE LAWN
Bring the whole family to the Summer Scene Movie Series! With free popcorn generously provided by Nusenda Credit Union, it's a guaranteed good time!
The Railyard Park Performance Lawn is located at the intersection of Paseo De Peralta and Cerrillos Road.
-Bike to the Railyard this summer. We encourage safe bicycling to the Railyard Series using the Acequia Trail and St. Francis Underpass.
-Reservations are free, but donations to support this series are welcome.
VENDORS:
To be announced, check back soon!
THINGS TO BRING:
Blankets & chairs
Picnics
Water bottles (no glass please)
Jackets/warm layers
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME:
Umbrellas
Outside alcohol
Glass containers
Red Hot & Red LIVE
The members and music of Una Mas y La ChaCha reflect the diversity of Santa Fe – the Indigenous, the descendants of Spanish and Mexican families and multigenerational Anglos residents; and cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70’s Chicano funk and eclectic covers with the band’s unique spin that they call Northern New Mexico soul music.
With a rock-solid rhythm section featuring bassist Brian Shannon, percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez supporting the soaring leads of guitarist and band founder D’Santi Nava, and the soulful vocals of Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero, Una Mas can deliver an intimate performance in a cozy venue that draws in the listener to rocking out before a crowd of thousands at large public events.
An Una Mas show is a night of passion and heritage that has crowds clearing out a dance space for a set of songs by Selena, listening respectfully to a hymn for Quetzalcoatl, or gazing in rapt attention as Nava, “el Brujo,” furiously works the fretboard. To hear Una Mas y la Cha Cha is to be present in a moment that weaves threads of time, genres, and peoples.
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Trash Disco
Join us at the lounge | 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨
Throw on your favorite "worst" outfit, embrace the chaos, and dance to a night of unapologetically fun, upbeat classics with DJ @oonabender. The cocktails will be anything but trash. See you on the dance floor
August 15th | 8–11 PM
545 Camino de la Familia, Santa Fe, NM 87501
New Norms
New Norms is a variety band based in Albuquerque NM.
Forged in the fires of pandemic lock down our mission is to bring music and joy to our friends and neighbors.
Chimayo: Good Friday Walk, A Tradition of Faith
New Mexico History Museum presents the exhibition “Chimayó: A Tradition of Faith,” on display April 12, 2025, to May 31, 2027, exploring the history and enduring spiritual significance of the Santuario de Chimayó’s annual pilgrimage.
A public reception hosted by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation Women’s Board will be held on Saturday, April 26, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The exhibition captures the essence of the pilgrimage through the lens of four photographers. Sam Howarth made the pilgrimage to Chimayó many times and initiated the documentation of this living tradition in 1996. He invited photographers Miguel Gandert, Oscar Lozoya, and Cary Herz to participate, along with oral historians Dr. Enrique R. Lamadrid and Troy Fernández. Howarth received a grant from the New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities to support this project.
The Santuario de Chimayó draws the largest religious pilgrimage in the US during Christian Holy Week. More than 30,000 people make the annual journey through the winding mountain villages of Northern New Mexico to the small adobe church. Many come to obtain the famous healing “holy earth” within the sanctuary.
“All are welcome on the pilgrimage. Young children, adults, and the elderly walk to the Santuario de Chimayó from as far away as Albuquerque or Santa Fe to remember family members who have passed away, in search of blessings and miracles, and to obtain the famous healing ‘holy earth,’” says Cathy Notarnicola, Curator of Southwest History. “All are united in spirit as they traverse their way across the landscape to the Santuario de Chimayó.”
“Chimayó: A Tradition of Faith” also features a recreation of the Santuario’s ex-voto rooms. These rooms and spaces, where pilgrims leave offerings, feature a diverse collection of meaningful objects, from paintings and prints of santos to photographs, letters, locks of hair, military dog tags, and crutches, all testaments to the faith and hope that draw people to Chimayó.
While the sanctuary has been a meaningful place for Christians, its history as a sacred place goes back to time immemorial. The word Chimayó, derived from the Native Tewa term Tsi-Mayoh, was given by Pueblo Indians, who used the area as a healing site long before the arrival of Spanish colonists.
Image: El Descanso (Resting on the Truchas Road), 1996. Sam Howarth, photographer. Palace of the Governors Photo Archives Collection. New Mexico History Museum/Department of Cultural Affairs #HP.2024.14.12
Yoga in the Park is Back!
Join us every Sunday at 10:00 AM for an uplifting outdoor Vinyasa Flow surrounded by fresh air, sunshine, and the beauty of Santa Fe.
For over a decade, this weekly class has been a place for movement, connection, growth, and community. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or have years of experience, you'll be welcomed exactly as you are.
This all-levels Vinyasa Flow links breath with movement to build strength, improve flexibility, calm the mind, and leave you feeling refreshed and energized for the week ahead. Modifications and options are offered throughout class, allowing you to practice at your own pace and honor your body's needs.
10-class punch cards for $130 ($13/class) or drop-ins are $18. Never expire and good during winter classes when we go indoors as well!
All levels welcome
Beginners encouraged
Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and anything else you need to be comfortable outdoors
Come move, breathe, and connect with a wonderful community while enjoying the beauty of summer mornings in Santa Fe.
Sundays at 10:00 AM
We can't wait to practice with you.
Crossroads Jam at Tiny's SUNDAYS
Crossroads Jam at Tiny’s
A weekly community music event in Santa Fe, NM.
Held every Sunday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Featuring: local musicians and is known for its great vibe and dancing.
Festival of Song: Joélle Harvey & Will Liverman
FESTIVAL OF SONG: JOÉLLE HARVEY & WILL LIVERMAN
This year, the Lensic is excited to present the Festival Song, a series of three recitals featuring some of the stunning young vocalists engaged in the Santa Fe Opera’s 2026 season, held at the First Presbyterian Church. Conductor, pianist, and Santa Fe Opera’s Head of Music Staff Robert Tweten leads the performances.
Celebrated soprano Joélle Harvey has performed major roles on the world’s opera and concert stages. Her repertoire spans music from the Baroque to the twentieth century, embracing roles such as Pamina (Die zauberflöte), Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro), Musetta (La Bohème), and more.
Grammy Award-winning baritone Will Liverman has been praised internationally for his versatility in dramatic and comedic operatic roles and his dedication and vision as a composer and artist.
SERIES SPONSORS:
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, and Bruce Donnell
Bison Haven't Moved Like This In Over 100 Years
Bison are creating one of the greatest ecological comebacks in North American history — literally causing plants to regrow on long dead land.
For over a century, the American bison of the Great Plains and Yellowstone National Park were fractured, their massive herds divided into isolated subpopulations by roads, fences, and human-driven habitat disruption.
But in a stunning wildlife triumph, these artificial boundaries have dissolved. Without human intervention, the bison are instinctively reuniting and reclaiming ancient, cross-boundary migration routes that had been dormant since the early 20th century.
This historic movement is not just a reunion; it is a collective remembering of ancestral paths, signaling a dramatic shift in how these legendary creatures interact with their native landscape.
As these unified herds march across the grasslands, they act as ultimate ecosystem engineers. The heavy stomping of their hooves breaks up packed soil, allowing native seeds to take root, while their grazing patterns stimulate the growth of nutrient-rich plants.
Additionally, the depressions left by their dust wallows capture rainfall to create temporary watering holes for other wildlife, distributing vital nutrients across the plains. By allowing bison to roam freely and reclaim their historic migration corridors, nature is proving that wild ecosystems thrive best when their original caretakers are given the space to lead the way.
source: Texas A&M University. After 120 Years of Conservation, Yellowstone Bison Are Now a Single Breeding Population. Journal of Heredity.
Santa Fe Chess at Chomp
Players practice and coach for free every Sunday at CHOMP Food Hall from 6-8 p.m.
Yes, even on salsa night...
Geeks Who Drink
Geeks Who Drink take over Cake’s Cafe Sunday Nights!
Geeks Who Drink uses the power of good trivia to connect people with friends (and friends-to-be).
Knowing things is fun – and if we’re doing our jobs, everyone leaves our trivia nights with a smile on their face and new facts in their noggin.
Consistent fresh new content makes each Geek’s week totally different from the one before. Our editorial team writes more questions than Jeopardy – way more, in fact.
Our quantity never means skimping on quality, though.
A team of experts with decades and decades of experience, we consistently deliver thought-provoking trivia – with an impish twinkle that our players can’t get enough of.
W.I.T.C.H.
W.I.T.C.H.
August 16, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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W.I.T.C.H.
A pioneering Zambian psychedelic act, W.I.T.C.H. — an acronym for “We Intend to Cause Havoc” — were one of the defining bands of Zamrock, blending Western rock and rhythm & blues with traditional African sounds. Among Zambia’s most popular and influential groups of the 1970s, they emerged during a period when newly independent Zambia was developing its national identity and local musicians were drawing inspiration from artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and James Brown. As Zambia’s mining industry declined in the mid-1970s and political unrest grew, Zamrock evolved into a darker, more psychedelic style influenced by bands such as Deep Purple and Grand Funk Railroad.
W.I.T.C.H.’s 1972 debut album, Introduction, became the first commercially released album by a Zambian band. The original lineup featured vocalist Emanyeo “Jagari” Chanda — whose nickname reflected his admiration for Mick Jagger — alongside guitarists Chris Mbewe and John Muma, bassist Gedeon Mulenga, and drummer Boidi Sinkala. Many members had previously played in Zambian cover bands, including Kingston Market, the Red Balloons, and the Boyfriends. After Chanda joined Kingston Market in 1971, the group renamed itself the Mighty W.I.T.C.H., eventually shortening it to W.I.T.C.H.
Fueled by a mix of marijuana, Western rock, and soul music, the band quickly built a reputation for electrifying live performances. Their third album, Lazy Bones!! (1975), is widely considered their masterpiece. Despite limited recording technology available in Zambia at the time, W.I.T.C.H. developed a massive following and performed stadium-sized shows across Africa. Following a tour opening for Afro-rock pioneers Osibisa, the group began incorporating more local influences into albums like Lukombo Vibes.
In 1977, Chanda left the band to return to school and pursue teaching, leading to lineup changes and a stylistic shift toward disco influences under keyboardist Patrick Mwondela. The band continued recording through the mid-1980s with albums such as Movin’ On (1980) and Kuomboka (1984) before eventually going dormant.
W.I.T.C.H. experienced a major revival in the 21st century as collectors and music fans rediscovered Zamrock. German label Shadoks reissued Introduction and Lazy Bones!!, and in 2011, Now Again Records released We Intend to Cause Havoc!, a comprehensive box set featuring the band’s five studio albums along with singles and unreleased material. Renewed international interest led Jagari Chanda and Patrick Mwondela to reunite the band and return to touring by 2013.
In 2023, W.I.T.C.H. released Zango, their first album of new material in nearly 40 years, featuring collaborations with fellow Zambian artists including Sampa the Great. In June 2025, they followed it with Sogolo, their second comeback-era album.
— Mark Deming, Rovi
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TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
PRE-SALE: Wed, Jun 3, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jun 5, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Apprentice Scenes & Concert
The Next Generation Center Stage
Join us for two special Sunday evening performances where the Santa Fe Opera’s singing and technical apprentices step into the spotlight! Hear the stars of tomorrow sing a variety of selections from different operas throughout the centuries. The night of August 16 showcases scenes fully designed and created by our technical apprentices. The night of August 23 presents our apprentice singers in a concert format, featuring the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra onstage. Looking for an introduction to opera? These performances are a great way to start, and a great value for families who want to enjoy a more relaxed evening at the Opera. Don’t miss your chance to experience the future of opera — NOW!
The opera’s singing and technical apprentice programs have launched numerous distinguished careers, including singers Joyce DiDonato, John Holiday, Michael Fabiano, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Sylvia D’Eramo, Jonah Hoskins, Will Liverman, Brandon Jovanovich, Kate Lindsey, Zachary Nelson, Anthony León, Meridian Prall, Caitlin Gotimer, Joshua Blue, Amber Monroe, Nicholas Newton, Kyle Miller and Darren Drone, and 2025 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition winners Alissa Goretsky, Emma Marhefka, Michelle Mariposa and Luke Sutliff, as well as numerous past Operalia winners. Others are now teachers, coaches and administrators at major opera companies and universities.
Tickets & Times
Sun, August 16, 2026
8:00 pm
Sun, August 23, 2026
8:00 pm
Play Bridge on the Plaza
Get ready for an unforgettable Bridge Retreat in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico this August!
A wonderful group has already reserved their spots, and we’d love for you to join us too! Chris & Donna are looking forward to an amazing week filled with bridge, laughter, and great company!
Spots are still available, but they’re filling quickly — now’s the perfect time to reserve yours! Did You Know?
Santa Fe, founded in 1610, is the oldest capital city in the United States! Learn more and save your spot at
https://ultimatebridgevacations.com/home#SantaFe #BridgeRetreat #SummerTravel #BridgePlayers #CardGames #PlayBridge #VacationVibes #BridgeLife #NewMexico #UltimateBridgeVacations
Tropidelic & The BoomRoots
Tropidelic & The Boomroots
August 17, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by PNM Resources
TROPIDELIC & THE BOOMROOTS
Tropidelic has built its reputation on grit, independence, and a genre-melting sound that pulls from reggae, hip-hop, rock, and funk. Boomroots is an award-winning reggae rock hip-hop band that draws inspiration from the group’s diverse cultural backgrounds and the rich musical heritage of their surroundings.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 5, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Simpatico
Two local bands from Santa Fe sharing the stage for the first time.
Come listen the night away to northern New Mexico rancheras and cumbias including Latin sounds from Manzanares.
It’s gonna be epic!
Manzanares on the Historic Santa Fe Plaza
Manzanares
w/ Simpatico
August 18, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by FS2 Supply Co.
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MANZANARES
Manzanares is known for their fiery guitar melodies, sizzling Latin percussion, and soulful vocals combining to create their own high-energy and distinctive sound that has been labeled Nuevo Latino. The group is led by brothers, David, and Michael Manzanares, and features the virtuosic rhythms of their band.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Albert Castigilia
New Mexico Blues fans, this one’s for you.
Albert Castiglia brings his fiercely authentic voice and blazing guitar work to New Mexico for two intimate nights this August. A powerful songwriter and one of the most respected artists in modern blues, Castiglia delivers the tradition, soul, and fire that make the blues timeless. Albert Castiglia Band
Native Pottery Demonstration Series
Native Pottery Demonstration Series: Marita Swazo Hinds (Tesuque Pueblo) in the Buchsbaum Gallery of Southwestern Pottery.
D.K. HARRELL on the Historic Santa Fe Plaza
D.K. Harrell
w/ Turquoise Steel
August 20, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Santa Fe
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D.K. HARRELL
Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence, sounds like no one else on the scene today. With his stinging, single-note string bending, deep soul vocals, and attention-grabbing original songs, the 27-year-old Harrell—a major draw at blues festivals around the world—is already in a league of his own.
With his debut album, Talkin’ Heavy, Harrell has cemented his place among the leading voices of the new generation of blues players. This Blues Music Award-winning guitarist with a soul man’s voice and a well-earned reputation as a mesmerizing live performer delivers fresh, emotion-packed blues informed by the tradition he loves and played with the foot-pounding fervor of a revival tent preacher.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Bill Callahan
Bill Callahan - VENUE CHANGE
w/ special guest Frances Chang
August 20, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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BILL CALLAHAN
My Days of 58 is the eighth Bill Callahan album, his first since 2022. The twelve tunes here open uncanny depths of expression as Bill continues to blaze one of the most original songwriting-and-performance trails out there. With My Days of 58, he applies the living, breathing energies of his live shows to the studio process, sharpening his slice-of-life portraiture to cut deeper than ever before.
The core musicians featured on My Days of 58 is the group that toured for 2022’s REALITY: guitarist Matt Kinsey, saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi and drummer Jim White, whose synergy was evident in 2024’s live Resuscitate!. This showed Bill, as he puts it, “that they could handle anything I threw at them,” adding:
“Improv/unpredictability/the unknown is the thing that keeps me motivated to keep making music. It’s all about listening to yourself and others. A lot of the best parts of a recording are the mistakes—making them into strengths, using them as springboards into something human.”
With this in mind, Bill prepared the songs with each player separately. Taking a note from songwriter, fan and friend Jerry DeCicca, he recorded the basic tracks for all but one song in a duo with Jim White. Meanwhile, he rehearsed with Matt, guitar to guitar, while asking Dustin to make horn charts for a few songs. Bill:
“I usually just sing a melody to a horn player or let them try a few takes and go from there. This time I thought, why not get some of the record charted out. There’s always room for spontaneity on top of that. And we did indeed throw some off the cuff stuff on top of the charted horns in a couple cases where they weren’t fully doing what I wanted.
With this record I kept thinking of it as a ‘living room record.’ I’m not talking about fidelity at all here. Living room attitude. Living room vibe. Not too loud, not otherworldly. I asked for the horns to be relaxed like someone on the couch playing, not a blast from heaven or hell.”
For more spontaneity and human color, Bill called up several other players: Richard Bowden on fiddle, whom he’d seen playing with Terry Allen and loved; pianist Pat Thrasher; bassist Chris Vreeland; and trombonist Mike St. Clair. About pedal steel player Bill McCullough, who he knew from Knife in the Water, Bill says this:
“He has a real abstract approach to an abstract instrument—he’s a photographer (shot the front and back cover) and sees the steel in the same way as apertures and f-stops—foreground and mid ground and background—blurry and sharp. That’s how I’ve always seen the steel so it’s exciting to share that.
But hobo stew is always the idea—throwing together who I have at hand instead of following a recipe. I’m always learning. I know very little after all these years. I go by gut mostly, but sometimes forget all the possible considerations to consider.
The goal of every record at the recording part of the process is to get thrown out of Eden. Every session starts in Eden but you have to get out of there at some point.”
FRANCES CHANG
Frances Chang is a boundary-pushing songwriter, producer and performer. Born to immigrant parents in Chicago and raised in New York, Chang’s musical practice grew autonomously through bedroom recordings. Her formative live experiences were shaped by her early exposure to DIY punk scenes.
Largely self-taught as a musician, Chang’s output has long been marked by a sense of curiosity and experimentation across her own music, releases alongside collaborators and contributions to film scores. In 2022 Chang self-released support your local nihilist, her first album under her name. During the production of 2024’s Psychedelic Anxiety (Chang’s solo follow-up to support your local nihilist), she began collaborating with Andréa Schiavelli (Eyes of Love). Alongside Schiavelli, Chang formed a live trio with Liza Winter (birthing hips) for the album’s tour. The eclecticism evident in Chang’s music has found parallel expression via interdisciplinary new media projects like her found poetry project ORACLE, based on the I Ching.
In January 2026, Chang released “I can feel the waves,” the A side of a two track 7” which she would bring on a nationwide tour of North America supporting Cate Le Bon. The single, supported with a video co-directed by April Wen, was followed up in April 2026 with “No avatar,” both singles praised by The Guardian
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VENUE CHANGE
We’re on the move! Due to popular demand, this show is being moved to The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. Please note, the show now will begin at 7 pm. If you previously purchased tickets to the Tumbleroot show, your tickets will be automatically transferred. No action is necessary.
TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
PUBLIC SALE: Wed, Apr 15, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
TICKET UPGRADES
VIEWING DECK: $51
Tickets are now available to watch the concert from the Bridge's new VIP Viewing Deck! See the stage and beyond from the deck on top of the Bridge building. Limited availability.
PREFERRED PARKING: $24
Want guaranteed parking close to the venue? You can now purchase a preferred parking ticket. Limited availability.
For preferred parking holders please present your proof of purchase to the parking attendant as you turn on Fire Place and they will direct you to the location.
VENUE: THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING CO.
SEATING: Standing room only unless specifically noted otherwise.
ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.
PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $23 at the end of Fire Place.
ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Outside food is okay, no outside drinks. Food trucks on site.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers
Foundations of Integral Sound Healing
Level 1 Foundations Of Integral Sound Healing
3 Day Workshop - Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd August 2026
With Teacher Adrienne Smith
Sound and Stardust Santa Fe, 11 Calle Medico Suite 3, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505, USA
Join our in-person workshop in sound healing in Santa Fe & learn how to work with 6 sound healing instruments for self-care, therapeutic 1-2-1 sessions and in groups (gongs, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, framed drums, tuning forks and your healing voice).
MOBY DICK
"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic man. Mikey Baker will be that man. Better than he was before. Better... stronger... faster."
The Fantastic Negrito
Fantastic Negrito
w/ Dissolves
August 21, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Barker Realty
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FANTASTIC NEGRITO
Fantastic Negrito is an Oakland-based singer-songwriter whose music spans blues, R&B, and roots, earning him three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Blues Album. He won the first-ever NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2015, and has since collaborated with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, and Sting.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria for your ice cream needs. Food vendors will also be on site.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Justin Martin
Friday, Aug 21st, 2026 | 9:00 PM Doors
Age: 21+
W/ Justin Cristofer, Chiddy
Govt Mule
GOV'T MULE
For three decades, Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist, guitar legend, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes – a cornerstone of the American music landscape – the enduring, globally revered GRAMMY-nominated group has showcased its intelligence and breadth over the course of 20+ studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances, and millions of album and track sales. Gov’t Mule’s most recent studio album, 2023’s Peace…Like A River (Fantasy Records) is a timeless rock collection featuring guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Billy Bob Thornton, Ruthie Foster, and Celisse. Peace…Like A River – hailed as “perfection,” “captivating,” “riveting,” and among the band’s best – marked the follow-up to Mule’s GRAMMY-nominated blues album, Heavy Load Blues, with both albums recorded at The Power Station New England during the same sessions but created in different rooms with no shared gear or instruments. Gov’t Mule – Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – has become a human encyclopedia of great American music while adding to that canon with their signature sound. The band’s flexible interplay in the studio and on stage makes them a true living, breathing ensemble and Haynes is lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer.
Gov't Mule
w/ Brother Sound Afterparty
August 22, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
This event uses All-In Pricing
TICKETS
$56.00
General Admission
$198.00
Where's My Mule VIP Experience
Includes:
● One (1) GA ticket
● Access to Gov’t Mule Pre-Show Soundcheck
● One (1) Warren Haynes Signature Dunlop Guitar Slide
● One (1) Set of Limited-Edition Matt Abts Custom Logo Vater Drumsticks
● One (1) Printed Danny Louis Sheet Music Collectible
● One (1) Set of Custom Guitar Picks In Collector Box
● One (1) Gov’t Mule tote bag
● One (1) Commemorative Laminate & Lanyard
● Priority Entry
● Early Access to Merch Shopping
● Designated VIP Entrance
● VIP Check In with access to VIP Host
$143.00
Gov't Mule VIP Experience
Includes:
● One (1) GA ticket
● Access to Gov’t Mule Pre-Show Soundcheck
● One (1) Gov’t Mule merchandise item
● One (1) Gov’t Mule tote bag
● One (1) digital download of this Gov’t Mule Performance date via Mule Tracks
● One (1) Commemorative Laminate & Lanyard
● Priority Entry
● Early Access to Merch Shopping
● Designated VIP Entrance
● VIP Check In with access to VIP Host
TICKETS
$47 + FEES | DAY OF SHOW: $52 + FEES
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Apr 8, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Apr 10, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VIP PACKAGES
Where's My Mule VIP Experience: $176 + Fees
Includes:
● One (1) GA ticket
● Access to Gov’t Mule Pre-Show Soundcheck
● One (1) Warren Haynes Signature Dunlop Guitar Slide
● One (1) Set of Limited-Edition Matt Abts Custom Logo Vater Drumsticks
● One (1) Printed Danny Louis Sheet Music Collectible
● One (1) Set of Custom Guitar Picks In Collector Box
● One (1) Gov’t Mule tote bag
● One (1) Commemorative Laminate & Lanyard
● Priority Entry
● Early Access to Merch Shopping
● Designated VIP Entrance
● VIP Check In with access to VIP Host
Gov't Mule VIP Experience: $126 + Fees
Includes:
● One (1) GA ticket
● Access to Gov’t Mule Pre-Show Soundcheck
● One (1) Gov’t Mule merchandise item
● One (1) Gov’t Mule tote bag
● One (1) digital download of this Gov’t Mule Performance date via Mule Tracks
● One (1) Commemorative Laminate & Lanyard
● Priority Entry
● Early Access to Merch Shopping
● Designated VIP Entrance
● VIP Check In with access to VIP Host
TICKET UPGRADES
VIEWING DECK: $51
Tickets are now available to watch the concert from the Bridge's new VIP Viewing Deck! See the stage and beyond from the deck on top of the Bridge building. Limited availability.
PREFERRED PARKING: $24
Want guaranteed parking close to the venue? You can now purchase a preferred parking ticket. Limited availability.
For preferred parking holders please present your proof of purchase to the parking attendant as you turn on Fire Place and they will direct you to the location.
VENUE: THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING CO.
SEATING: Standing room only unless specifically noted otherwise.
ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.
PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $24 at the end of Fire Place.
ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No outside food or drinks. Food trucks on site.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Lisa Morales
LISA MORALES
Lisa Morales is an Austin-based artist whose music blends Mexican and American traditions, drawing on ranchera, folk, rock, and Americana influences. Raised in Tucson singing Spanish-language songs with her sister Roberta Morales, she developed a signature “Spanglish” songwriting style that fuses cultures and languages.
VENUE: REUNITY RESOURCES FARM
SEATING: Limited seating provided, please bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Farm stand and food truck onsite. This is an alcohol-free event.
Allyson's Way
Allysons’s Way - established in Rio Rancho by musicians from NM, playing all genres of music. Bringing you decades of classics from oldies, rock, country, Soul and R&B. Our mission is to provide you with great songs and an electrifying show everytime.
Come enjoy great music with your favorite band Bring your friends and prepare for an amazing time
See you there on:
July 25
Aug. 22
Sept. 5
Oct. 17
Nov. 14
Dec.31
Yung Bae plays MEOW WOLF
Yung Bae
August 22, 2026 • 8:30 pm
DOORS 8:00pm • All Ages
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YUNG BAE
LA-based artist and producer Yung Bae might be best known for heralding the rise of Future Funk, stewarding the sub-genre from the underground into a cult-like phenomenon. From anime-themed Tumblr memes to shutting down stages across the world, Yung Bae has an extensive catalog spanning nine albums, including his prolific Bae series and Groove Continental, on which Bae welcomed a multitude of star power into his universe resulting in collaborations with Nile Rodgers, Channel Tres, AWOLNATION, Pink Sweat$, and more.
Yung Bae immediately grabs his listeners with a sound design that dances between 70’s funk and disco, smooth jazz, old school hip-hop and draws influence from ’90s anime and arcade video games. Having grown his niche fanbase through the wonders of the internet and social media, Yung Bae exploded with his viral single “Bad Boy” featuring bbno$ and has continuously evolved his sound while maintaining undeniable grooves. To sift through his nostalgic samples would surely be a day well spent, but it’s the way he brings them together in a colorful, quirky vapor-bounce style that keeps listeners coming back.
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TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
PUBLIC SALE: Tues, May 13, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact Meow Wolf: 1-866-636-9969 or online here.
VENUE: MEOW WOLF
SEATING: Standing room only
ADA: Please email help@meowwolf.com in advance for ADA accommdations.
PARKING: Yes, at the venue
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PROHIBITED ITEMS: Meow Wolf recommends leaving the following items in your car or securing them in a locker. Please review their Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards
-Professional recording equipment
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Sylvia D' Eramo & Lucia Lucas
TICKETS: $39 – $76
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 pm
PUBLIC SALE: Friday, May 29, 10 am
FESTIVAL OF SONG: SYLVIA D'ERAMO & LUCIA LUCAS
This year, the Lensic is excited to present the Festival Song, a series of three recitals featuring some of the stunning young vocalists engaged in the Santa Fe Opera’s 2026 season, held at the First Presbyterian Church. Conductor, pianist, and Santa Fe Opera’s Head of Music Staff Robert Tweten leads the performances.
A graduate of the Yale School of Music, soprano Sylvia D’Eramo has made mainstage debuts at the Metropolitan Opera, the Santa Fe Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and The Philadelphia Orchestra, among others.
Lucia Lucas is an alumn of the Santa Fe Opera apprentice program, Chicago Opera Theater, and The Deutsche Oper Berlin. Her core repertoire includes Heldenbariton and full lyric baritone.
SERIES SPONSORS:
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, and Bruce Donnell
DJ Pygar Vinyl Sundays on the Patio
DJ Pygar is back on the Tumbleroot patio for your favorite vinyl summer Sunday afternoon sesh!
Risen from the underground of Holland, and with roots in South America, DJ Pygar takes you on an intergalactic trip with tunes from all over the universe.
Come check us out on these Sundays on the Patio, spinning all vinyl, 5-8pm: 5/31, 6/21, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27
Celebration of the Guitar
Classical Guitarist, Genevieve Leitner plays with elegant virtuosity, music from around the world and across time periods, collaboration with opera, theater, dance and film.Renowned Flamenco Guitarist,
Chuscales has a profound understanding of the Flamenco traditions, his music exotic, touching, engaging, his skill astounding.
Tickets: General Admisssion: $20, Seniors 65+: $15, Students 18 and under Free -
Online or at the door
https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/464533
Chamber Music at San Miguel
For all 3 PM shows, tickets are $35 for general admission , $15 for students, and free for children 12 and under.
15% of ticket sales go directly toward the ongoing restoration of San Miguel Chapel.
NEW | Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 PM: “Opera at the Pink” (Opening Season Gala) at the Pink Adobe: includes a three-course meal, wine pairing, and live performance by Santa Fe’s favorite couple:
the Young-Tiranno Duo. (Tickets $170 via opentable in July)
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3 PM: The Young-Tiranno Duo | Featuring Elizabeth Young, violin, and John Tiranno, tenor, this fabulous husband and wife duo based in Santa Fe perform music of J.S. Bach, Ysaye, Verdi, Rossini, Leonard Cohen, Queen, Nico Muhly, and a world premiere by local composer Luke Gullickson.
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3 PM : Duo Zuber | Pat Zuber , flute (Santa Fe Opera) and husband Greg Zuber, marimba (Metropolitan Opera) present “American Sound” featuring works by American composers and the world premiere of a new authorized arrangement of Pulitzer Prize-winning Gabriela Lena Frank’s “Suenos de Chambi”.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 3 PM : Archipelago | International baroque artist Lorenzo Colitto returns to perform baroque masterpieces with string quartet & theorbo, bringing historically-informed performance to this historic venue.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 3 PM : Kathleen Foster | East-Coast violist Kathleen Foster (New Jersey Symphony) collaborates with powerhouse flutists Jesse Tatum (Santa Fe Symphony/NM Philharmonic) and Pat Zuber (Santa Fe Opera) for chamber music by Devienne, Roussel, and more.
Saturday, August 1 at 3 PM: Music of a Changing Earth | David Dash , trumpet (Santa Fe Opera) and Katherine Gilger , violin (Venice Symphony) perform repertoire from Iceland, Canada, and the United States that reflects the beauty, fragility, and transformation of our planet.
NEW | Sunday, August 2 at 5:30 PM: Les Dala and Friends (Sunday Night Special) | This two-part event begins at the Pink Adobe at 5:30 with a complimentary reception and pre-concert chat with Les Dala (conductor & pianist) followed by an interactive one-hour salon concert at 7 PM at San Miguel Chapel with Les & vocalist friends. (Tickets: $55 at www.chambermusicatsanmiguel.com )
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 3 PM : Opera Cellobration | Curated by Alastair Eng (Toronto Symphony Orchestra & Santa Fe Opera), this concert features a cello quartet & a cello sextet performed by members of the Santa Fe Opera cello section.
Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 3 PM: Concert à Cinq | Ruth Bennett (harp), Chris Schnell (cello), Kathleen Brauer (violin), Rachel Blumenthal (flute), and Miranda Sielaff (viola) present the first ever harp quintet performance in San Miguel Chapel featuring works by Ibert, Ravel, Jongen, and more.
NEW | Thursday, August 13 at 5:30 PM: “Opera at the Pink” (Closing Season Gala) featuring opera harpist Grace Browning & mezzo-soprano star Megan Marino, featuring 3-course meal, wine pairing, and salon performance at the Pink Adobe. (Tickets $170 via opentable in July)
Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3 PM: Opera in the Oldest Chapel | Co-curator & opera harpist Grace Browning presents CM@SMC’s grand finale, an annual tradition bringing vocal guests down the hill for an afternoon of opera magic and reception following.
Iguanas
Iguanas
w/ Mineral Hill
August 24, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union
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IGUANAS
The Iguanas are a New Orleans roots rock band whose sound weaves together Chicano rock, R&B, Conjunto, and Latin styles into a distinctly Crescent City groove. The band has long been a staple of the New Orleans club scene while earning recognition as world festival headliners and appearing throughout the HBO series Treme.
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RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Oh He Dead
Oh He Dead
w/ Isaac Aragon & The Healing
August 25, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by McParlton Roofing
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OH HE DEAD
Washington DC’s Oh He Dead brings their funky, poppy rock vibes wherever they go. Led by CJ Bowlin’ Johnson and her golden pipes, the five-piece group includes lead guitarist Alex Salser, Colin Sidley on bass, Adam Ashforth on drums, and Piano Whitman on keys.
The close-knit crew is known for their contagious joy, and for putting on a hell of a live show as Johnson “maneuvers her powerful voice — a combination of Stevie Nicks and Tracy Chapman” (Kojo Nnamdi) in rhythm with the band’s “sublime instrumentation” (NPR) and “infectious and soulful sound” (Washington Post). Their fourth studio album, Vertigo, is out this fall.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria for your ice cream needs. Food vendors will also be on site.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 5, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Nic Parr & The Selfless Lovers
Nik Parr & the Selfless Lovers
Thursday, August 27, 2026 • 7:30 pm
Bar & restaurant open at 4pm • Tickets required after 6:30pm
21+ with valid ID (under 21 admitted only if accompanied by parent or adult legal guardian)
Tickets:$17 ADV in person (buy your tickets in person at our Agua Fria location to save on fees!) | $20.54 ADV online | $22 day of show
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Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers are a high-energy, piano-driven roots rock band hailing from Austin, Texas. Imagine the raw passion of Bruce Springsteen colliding with the electrifying showmanship of Jerry Lee Lewis—New Orleans late-night revelry infused with Southern soul and a Texas Gulf Coast groove. And if that’s not enough, Nik Parr takes it to the next level, playing saxophone and piano at the same time—you’ve got to see it to believe it.
Known for their dynamic live performances, Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in roots music, including Marc Broussard, Rebirth Brass Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Black Joe Lewis, The Soul Rebels, Dumpstaphunk, The Heavy Heavy, Shinyribs, The Damn Quails, Eddie 9 Volt, Two Tons of Steel. With a relentless touring schedule of over 150 shows per year across the country, the band continues to build a dedicated following.
Nik’s upcoming EP, American Lover Boy, produced by Low Cut Connie, is set for release in Spring 2026. Stay tuned—big things are coming. For more, find Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers on Spotify.
Jay Boy Adams & Zenobia
Jay Boy Adams & Zenobia
w/ Bill Hearne
August 27, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union
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JAY BOY ADAMS & ZENOBIA
Santa Fe-based duo Jay Boy Adams & Zenobia blend blues, soul, and Americana — pairing Adams, a top-five Americana chart artist who has toured with ZZ Top, the Allman Brothers Band, and Stephen Stills, with Zenobia, a singer/songwriter and pianist who performed in the original Broadway production of Hair and worked as a studio backup singer with notables including Luther Vandross.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Somewhere in the Rainbow
"Somewhere in the Rainbow" is an electrifying monthly 18+ queer night and dance party hosted at The Mystic Santa Fe.
Held on the last Thursday of every month from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the event features a dance party, guest DJs, community joy, and a signature cocktail menu. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The event features a full dinner menu and mocktails at the Mystic's High Desert Cafe & Bar, and admission is completely free with no tickets or cover charge required
Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit
WHAT: The exhibit features 22 interpretive panels displaying historic information and images; oral histories from Route 66 in New Mexico; along with artifacts and art. Art activities and film screenings complement the exhibit.
WHERE: New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
WHEN: Friday-Sunday, August 28-30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ACTIVITIES:
Opening day, Friday Aug. 28: Guided school tours.
Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30: Art activities for all ages including car design and license-plate making 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 29: Route 66 Story Recording Station visitors will have the opportunity to record memories connected to Route 66.
Route 66 film screenings throughout both days in the auditorium.
Sunday, Aug. 30 Special screening at 2 p.m. about atomic history on Route 66 followed by a panel discussion.
About the Exhibit
The Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit is the brainchild of documentary filmmaker, Katrina Parks, who devoted 25 years capturing the memories, struggles and triumphs of women whose lives intersect with Route 66 in some way. The videos in the exhibit include snippets of Parks’ acclaimed documentaries and new oral histories she has collected.
Producer and content developer, Kari Kussmann, who developed numerous lesson plans for Assertion Films, also created special activities for kids visiting the exhibit.
MORE INFORMATION Throughout the weekend in conjunction with the Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit, visitors are invited to enjoy free film screenings in the New Mexico History Museum auditorium of the complete three-part documentary series, Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road. The award-winning series explores the lives and contributions of women who helped shape the history, culture, and communities of America’s most famous highway.
- On Saturday and Sunday:
Artist Marla Allison will lead a hands-on Route 66 art activity inspired by the iconic vehicles that have traveled the Mother Road over the past century. Participants will choose from original vehicle illustrations created by Allison, ranging from Model Ts and classic Corvettes to lowriders and Ford Rancheros, then use a variety of art materials to customize and decorate their own designs. This family-friendly activity invites visitors to explore creativity, personal expression, and the many stories that connect people to Route 66. Museum staff will also lead a license plate art activity.
On Saturday:
Join us at our Route 66 Story Recording Station, where visitors will have the opportunity to record personal memories connected to Route 66. If you have photographs, memorabilia, or other objects related to your story, please feel free to bring them along. Interviews will be filmed as part of an ongoing effort to document and preserve the history and experiences of Route 66 communities as part of this public history project.
On Sunday:
screenings of the Route 66 series will continue, with a special program at 2:00 p.m. featuring a preview of a new documentary by filmmaker Katrina Parks. The film explores the Atomic Legacy on Route 66 through the story of a Navajo Nation community seeking environmental justice after decades of uranium mining and the continuing legacy of the 1979 Church Rock Nuclear Disaster.
Following the screening, a panel discussion from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. will feature members of the Red Water Pond community, filmmaker Katrina Parks, author and journalist Sharon Niederman, and Kaisa Barthuli, Retired Program Director for NPS Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program exploring the lasting impacts of the nuclear age in the American Southwest and ongoing efforts to restore and protect affected communities.
WHO The panel of speakers on Sunday August 30 (only) includes:
Exhibit director/filmmaker Katrina Parks;
Sharon Niederman, NM award-winning Southwest author and photographer;
The Red Water Pond Community Association Navajo Nation including Edith Hood, Bertha Nez and Jennifer Nez.
St. Paul & the Broken Bones
St. Paul & the Broken Bones
w/ Tré Burt
August 28, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Ski Santa Fe
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ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES
We close out the Railyard nights with none other than St. Paul & The Broken Bones! This dynamic Alabama-based soul ensemble is known for their electrifying performances and powerhouse vocals. Blending soul, R&B, rock, and psych-funk influences, their sound pairs deeply emotional delivery with bold, groove-driven arrangements. With rich horns, gospel undertones, and cinematic flair, their music is both expansive and rooted, capturing the spirit of classic soul while pushing it into fresh, modern territory.
Their new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal—melding the band’s adventurous spirit with a return to soulful, song-focused roots. The record blends psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads, and cinematic rock flourishes.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria for your ice cream needs. Food vendors will also be on site.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Paint Night Out: Twilight Cactus
Get inspired by the glowing desert sky as day melts into night—rich with color, light, and silhouette. Join us to paint “Twilight Cactus,” at Artful Soul for a relaxed and welcoming evening led by Santa Fe artists Laura Tarnoff and Mickey Bond.
You’ll be guided step-by-step as you create your own version of this stunning twilight scene, where bold cactus silhouettes rise against a sky layered in fiery sunset hues, soft purples, and the first twinkle of stars. It’s a beautiful balance of blending, contrast, and simple shapes that come together in a striking way.
Whether you're planning a night out with friends, a creative date, or just carving out time for yourself, this is an easy and enjoyable way to unwind and make something you’ll feel good about.
No experience needed. We provide all the materials, guidance, and inspiration—you just show up ready to paint. Feel free to bring your favorite drink or snack and settle into a relaxed, creative evening.
Artful Soul Creative Experiences is located on the ground floor in the back of the Santa Fe Village Mall. 227 Don Gaspar Ave Santa Fe, NM 87501. If you are coming to an evening class after 5:00 PM you may park in the parking lot of the Santa Fe Village Mall. We will give you a sign to put on your dashboard indicating that you are attending an event at Artful Soul Creative Experiences. Or you may choose to park on the street or the Water Street Parking lot.
All materials included.
Limited to 12 participants
Due to our limited class size tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
"We guide your process to free your creativity."
Zootopia 2
Zootopia 2
Santa Fe Summer Scene Free Movie Series
August 29, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
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ZOOTOPIA 2
Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. Starring Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, Idris Elba, Jonathan Ke Quan, and Roman Reigns.
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VENUE: RAILYARD PARK PERFORMANCE LAWN
Bring the whole family to the Summer Scene Movie Series! With free popcorn generously provided by Nusenda Credit Union, it's a guaranteed good time!
The Railyard Park Performance Lawn is located at the intersection of Paseo De Peralta and Cerrillos Road.
-Bike to the Railyard this summer. We encourage safe bicycling to the Railyard Series using the Acequia Trail and St. Francis Underpass.
-Reservations are free, but donations to support this series are welcome.
VENDORS:
To be announced, check back soon!
THINGS TO BRING:
Blankets & chairs
Picnics
Water bottles (no glass please)
Jackets/warm layers
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME:
Umbrellas
Outside alcohol
Glass containers
Hillary Smith Sings Jazz
Hillary Smith Sings Jazz backed by a band of some of New Mexico's finest jazz masters. Always a fun night when Hillary rocks Paradiso! This night, she'll be recirding a live CD at Paradiso. You can be there!Join us.
Video of a previous show with Hillary. Great dance music.
Doors Open @7PM
Music @ 7:30PM -10:00PM with Intermission
Herbal Aphrodisiacs and Luscious Snacks Available
General Admission - $20
Seniors 65+ - $15
Students - Free
Songs and Stories
Songs & Stories: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmie Dale Gilmore
August 29, 2026 • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • All Ages
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Songs & Stories returns! Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gilkyson, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore come together on stage for an evening of incredible music and collaboration. They also perform in Taos and Albuquerque.
Ray Wylie Hubbard
A willing conspirator in the late seventies Cosmic Cowboy revolt that ushered in the mythical Outlaw era, Texas singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard was a catalyst in the cultural upheaval that led to the peaceful coexistence of Lone Star music enthusiasts. In the stellar company of iconic colleagues like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Doug Sahm, and Jerry Jeff Walker, Hubbard was an architect of the musical legacy that continues to inspire subsequent generations of up-and-coming Texas talent.
In the years that followed, he evolved into a writer of uncommonly honest portraits of life, alternating between deep personal sagas and poignant character studies of those traveling on the dark side of the road.
Eliza Gilkyson
Eliza Gilkyson is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and activist who is one of the most respected musicians in folk, roots, and Americana circles. Her songs have been covered by Joan Baez, Bob Geldof, Chris Smither, the world-renowned Conspirare Choir, Tom Rush, and Rosanne Cash.
Eliza’s current release, Dark Ages, is a surprisingly upbeat collection of songs, although she pulls no punches in terms of the times in which we find ourselves and her sentiments regarding the current dismantling of the US Constitution by the newly elected president. Working in collaboration with Don Richmond, her producer/accompanist for the last two records, and calling on some of her Austin compadres and fellow New Mexicans to join her, the album showcases Eliza in her strongest and most compelling voice.
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Jimmie Dale Gilmore has been writing songs and playing music for more than half a century. Born in Amarillo and raised in Lubbock, Gilmore makes music that springs from West Texas dusty high plains, blending elements of folk, rock, country, blues, and bluegrass. His recordings have earned three Grammy nominations in both Contemporary Folk and Traditional Folk, and he was named Country Artist of the Year for three consecutive years by Rolling Stone. Along with longtime compadres Joe Ely and Butch Hancock, Gilmore’s legendary band The Flatlanders has been credited as “Fathers of the Alt-Country” movement
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TICKETS
$42–47 + fees
MEMBER + ARTIST PRE-SALE: Wed, Nov 12, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
SPOTIFY PRE-SALE: Thurs, Nov 13, 10 am.
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Nov 14, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact the KiMo box office: Artsandculturetickets@cabq.gov or call 505-768-3522.
VENUE: KIMO THEATRE
SEATING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PARKING: Yes, downtown street parking, garages nearby
ADA: Yes, please notify the KiMo of any accommodations prior to the show
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Pop Off: Coco's Cabaret
Get ready to POP OFF! We're kicking off the next season of CoCo's Cabaret with an unforgettable night of drag, music, dance, comedy, and live entertainment! POP OFF!
No Limits. No Apologies.
Presented by LiveArts Santa Fe, this high-energy variety show brings together some of New Mexico's most talented performers for an evening full of bold performances, incredible artistry, and nonstop entertainment.
Whether you're a longtime cabaret fan or joining us for the first time, this is the perfect way to spend your night at Tumbleroot. Saturday, August 29
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Show Begins: 8:00 PM
21+ Event Get your tickets now:
https://liveartssantafe.ludus.comCome early, grab a drink, and get ready for a night you won't forget.
Glow in the Dark Baseball
Cosmic Baseball is coming to Albuquerque — and it’s already a hot ticket.
The Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour will light up Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in October 2026, featuring glow-in-the-dark uniforms, neon baseballs, and a full black-light game experience.
The first announced game sold out quickly, prompting organizers to add a second date.
Tickets are not sold traditionally — fans must enter the Cosmic Ticket Lottery for a chance to purchase seats. Demand has been sky-high, so if you want in, entering the lottery is the only way.
Soul Adornment: Create Jewelry That Reflects You
Soul Adornments: Create Jewelry That Tells Your Story A Jewelry Workshop with Leslie Register $155 (includes $35 materials fee)
Jewelry can be more than something you wear—it can hold memory, meaning, and a sense of connection.
In this intimate, hands-on workshop, you’ll design and create a one-of-a-kind necklace and matching pair of earrings that reflect your personal style and story. Guided by jewelry artist Leslie Register, you’ll explore color, texture, and form while working with a curated selection of beads, stones, and unique materials—many drawn from her extensive personal collection.
Leslie brings over 30 years of experience to her craft, with roots in the vibrant art communities of Kauai and Oahu, where she began creating and selling her work. Her journey has evolved to include intricate beadwork techniques such as peyote and sculptural stitch.
You’re also invited to bring old or unworn jewelry to reimagine and incorporate into your new designs—adding layers of history and personal meaning to what you create. This workshop is designed to be relaxed, supportive, and creatively freeing—perfect for both beginners and those with experience.
Create a necklace + matching earrings
Step-by-step guidance with room for personal expression
Work with a rich variety of materials and textures
All materials included
No experience necessary
Limited to just 10 participants for a personalized experience
Brian Haas Vibraphonist/Percussionist Mike Dillon
Brian Haas
Vibraphonist/Percussionist Mike Dillon
Brian Roy Haas is an internationally celebrated, award-winning pianist, composer, producer and arranger with almost 40 albums of original compositions under his name.
Starting piano at age 4 and winning his first International Piano Concerto Competition at 16, he knew his life’s mission early on.
Haas received a full ride to the University of Tulsa and graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
While at TU, he founded Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. In the last 31 years JFJO has toured Europe 13 times and the Americas on a constant loop, played many of the world’s biggest music festivals such as North Sea, Berlin, Tampere, Montreal and sold out prestigious clubs like Bimhuis, Snug Harbor, Yoshi’s and The Blue Note. His illustrious career has seen Haas touring, composing and recording with Nikki Glaspie, George Porter Jr., Helen Gillet, The Funky Meters, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Nolatet, Rebirth Brass Band, Johnny
Vidacovich, James Singleton, Matt Chamberlain, Les Claypool, Charlie Hunter and Punkadelick, a trio comprised of Haas, Nikki Glaspie and Mike Dillon. Punkadelick’s critically acclaimed album, Inflorescense, was released Winter of 2023 on Sony Red and the 17 month tour sold out multiple venues in America. When off the road, Haas has has worked within public schools as an improvisational music instructor for Arts and Humanities through National Endowment of The Arts.Mike Dillon
How many artists can claim being praised a "punk rock provocateur," "jazz vibraphone" and "percussion virtuoso" in the same sentence? There's only one: Mike Dillon.Whether through his affiliation with artists like Les Claypool, Primus, Rickie Lee Jones, and Ani Difranco, or collaborations such as Nolatet, Garage a Trois, The Dead Kenny G's, Critters Buggin or bands he has led, including Mike Dillon Band, Mike Dillon & New Orleans Punk Rock
Percussion Consortium, Billy Goat and Hairy Apes BMX, the Texas-native has set his own standard for 25 years nowDoors Open 7:00PM Music: 7:30
Tickets: $20, Seniors $15, Students 18 and under Free
Online or at the DoorThis event uses All-In Pricing
TICKETS: $22.95 - General Admission, $17.64 - Seniors 65+https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/464566
Sinister Surfer & Strange Magic
Mama Mañana Showcase: Sinister Surfer & Strange Magic
August 31, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by KSFR
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MAMA MAÑANA RECORDS
Mama Mañana Records presents a night of choice New Mexico rock with Sinister Surfer and Strange Magic! Sinister Surfer conjures a fiendish witches' brew of rock 'n' roll, psychedelia, and surf, riding reverb-rich waves of vintage surf rock soaked in dark, slow-burning melodies and LSD atmosphere. Strange Magic's tuneful power pop has been compared to Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, and Elvis Costello.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Neal Francis
Neal Francis
w/ Side Montero
September 1, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Meow Wolf
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NEAL FRANCIS
Neal Francis is a Chicago-based singer, songwriter, and pianist known for blending psych-rock, funk, and ’70s dance influences into a richly analog sound. His third album, Return To Zero, channels heavy guitar riffs and groove-driven rhythms into a moody, dance-infused rock style shaped by years of touring and creative experimentation. Equal parts heady and hedonistic, pensive and euphoric, the album echoes both his deep-rooted psych-rock sensibilities and a lifelong affinity for classic funk.
A seasoned performer who’s played major festivals and iconic venues, Francis continues to push his sound with ambitious, collaborative recordings rooted in vintage production and emotional depth.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
Olivier and Tony® Award winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance
collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
TICKETS: $30
Lensic member pre-sale: Wednesday, July 29, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member here!
Public sale: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10am
Canyon Road Blues Jam at Tumbleroot
On the first Wednesday of every month | 6-9pm
Tumbleroot Alegría on Agua Fria (2791 Agua Fria St)
In light of El Farol recently closing their doors, Tumbleroot offers the Santa Fe music community a space to continue their blues jam. We're excited to welcome The Canyon Road Blues Jam on the first Wednesday of each month. Come join us on the big stage or on the spacious dance floor for an evening full of fun and music. No cover charge, tips welcome.
Nuestra Musica
Sponsored by AARP with support from ExxonMobil
Nuestra Musica
w/ Gonzalo and Carlos Medina Conjunto
September 3, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
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NUESTRA MUSICA
Summer Scene comes to an end in classic New Mexico style with Gonzalo! Backed by his booming seven-piece band, Gonzalo performs traditional New Mexican Music. Singer, songwriter, comedian, and actor Carlos Medina performs conjunto and mariachi with his four-piece band.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Free First Friday at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is open late on the first Friday of each month!
Admission is free all day for New Mexico residents and free for everyone from 5 PM to 7 PM.
On First Fridays, enjoy art and special programming!
Learn more → gokm.org/events/?_event_type=first-fridays
Pottery Throw Down
Pottery Throw Down
First Fridays
5–8 PM | $25 per person
Details: From 5-6 PM, we will be hosting a local non-profit who we have invited to bring their team in for a free pottery class. Proceeds from the event are donated to the non-profit as our way of saying THANKS for the important work they are doing to make Santa Fe a better place.
Then from 6-8PM it will be a free-for-all, and attendees are welcome to grab any open wheel to try their hand at making pottery with the help of our volunteers. At the end of the evening, all pottery pieces will be recycled. BYOB, grab a friend, and come play in the mud with us!
Children 3 and under are free.
Ozomatli and Zozobra
Ozo for Zozo
The 102 Burning of Zozobra
Featuring Ozomatli
September 4, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 4:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union and Lensic
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OZOMATLI
Ozomatli is a genre-blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, and global music band born in Los Angeles and shaped by the city’s cultural pulse. Led by six founding members—Asdru Sierra, Raul Pacheco, Ulises Bella, Wil-Dog Abers, Jiro Yamaguchi, and Justin Poree—Ozomatli delivers a trusted live experience rooted in connection, rhythm, and community. More than 30 years in, the band continues to evolve, creating new music while bringing diverse audiences together in celebration of unity, resilience, and joy.
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GATES | 4 PM
OFFICIAL CEREMONIES | 6 PM
OZOMATLI | 7 PM
RAIN OR SHINE
set times are approximate and subject to change
TICKETS
GENERAL ADMISSION: $30 + fees
DAY OF EVENT: $40 + fees
KIDS UNDER 10 ARE FREE
NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS WHO BUY GA TICKETS THROUGH SEPT 4 WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT
PREMIUM VIEWING AREAS: More info here. See map below.
You can also buy tickets in advance in person at the City of Santa Fe July 4th festivities at Santa Fe Place Mall and ZozoFest at Santa Fe Place Mall
VENUE: FORT MARCY
SEE ZOZOBRA'S FAQ'S & VENUE POLICIES HERE
SEATING: GA standing room only. Premium Viewing Areas will have some seating available.
ADA: Yes, more information here.
PARKING: No, parking in the neighborhood around Fort Marcy Park. Check out road closures and complimentary shuttle details here. Additionally, you can ride your bike and park it safely at the FREE Bike Santa Fe Valet on Paseo de Peralta in the parking lot west of the Scottish Rite Center.
ALCOHOL: Not permitted.
BAGS: Clear bags only. No strollers or wagons. There will be a locker truck onsite for you to place any non-allowed items for $10 a locker.
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Yes in clear bags only, but no liquids or water bottles will be allowed. There will be free water stations and free decorative cup.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Recognized as one of today’s most compelling voices in vocal jazz, Montréal-based singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé, a two-time JUNO Award winner, draws from Afro-American traditions to create a body of work that is both deeply emotional and socially engaged.
On stage, she offers an immersive experience where her luminous voice and bold musical explorations reveal the full strength of her magnetic presence. Dominique Fils-Aimé captivates with her ability to weave an intimate connection with the audience, inviting them to share a space of profound communion and inner resonance.
Whether in Canada (headlining the Montréal International Jazz Festival), in Europe (opening for Melody Gardot, Diana Krall, and Jamie Cullum), or in the United States (with acclaimed performances at the Blue Note in New York and Los Angeles, and Monterey Jazz Festival), Dominique Fils-Aimé enchants her audience and takes them on a transcendent journey.
Cars & Coffee
Every single first Saturday of the month CarsandCoffeeSantaFe.com hosts cars and coffee in the PERA building parking lot. Kakawa Chocolate house is adjacent has fresh coffee and sweets.
All makes and builds welcome. Absolutely no revving or misbehaving of any type will be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and banned from all future events.
This is a family friendly event and safety comes first. Upon entering and exiting the meet, respect the laws of the road and our car community.
Thievery Corporation 30th Anniversary
Thieves of Taos!
Come experience Thievery Corporation Live as we celebrate our 30 year anniversary on 9/7 at The Mothership | Tickets are going fast!
Johnny Lloyd
Come join Johnny at the Canyon Road Summer Walk 2026 every 1st Wednesday of the month for amazing music, art, & food, with friends!! .
Be sure to pop into this incredible store. So unique. So cool. Iconic.
RECONNECT OUR COMMUNITY TO THE THOUSAND-YEAR TRADITION OF WALKING UP THE CANYON!
LIVE Music by Johnny Lloyd :
7/15
8/5
9/9
5-8p out front of Nathalie's
Nathalie is known for her exquisite taste in all things western. Anything from custom-made cowboy boots to beautifully designed belt buckles, stunning hats, and one-of-a-kind haute couture
www.nathaliesantafe.com/
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Mark Hummel's All Star Blues
Grammy-nominated harmonica master Mark Hummel has assembled a true Super Blues Band for this special CD Release Tour.
Joining him are iconic Texas guitarist Anson Funderburgh,
Southern California blues legend Junior Watson, veteran upright bassist Bill Stuve, and acclaimed Texas drummer Wes Starr.
Together, they bring decades of blues mastery, unforgettable grooves, and world-class musicianship to the stage.
Second Thursday Social Bike Ride
The Second Thursday of every month we bike through the city to a different brewery!
February - Ride host: Carrie Tremblatt
March - Ride host: Jordan Buxton
Thank you Rob & Charlie's for supporting our ride year-round with socks for our raffle!
All riders will get a raffle ticket for a gift card or swag!
Rain or shine, meet at 7 PM, ride out around 7:20
Ride distance: 5-8 miles (social pace)
William Park Heart Trio
Composer, bassist, multi-instrumentalist, author and educator William Parker is one of the most prolific and visionary figures in creative music.
Described by the Village Voice as “the most consistently brilliant free jazz bassist of all time,” he was the bassist of choice for Cecil Taylor for more than a decade. Parker is a prolific composer who has written operas, oratorios, ballets, film scores, and soliloquies for solo instruments.
Fascinated by Eastern cultures, he collects instruments from all over the world, which he poetically and skillfully incorporates into his performances and at seventy-five years old, he remains at the forefront of creative music — a master musician, a spiritual activist, and a living bridge between generations. Parker has participated in approximately 500 recordings with over 50 albums under his own leadership and he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at Vision Festival 2024, coinciding with the Heart Trio’s self-titled and acclaimed debut release in 2024.
United by over thirty years of deep collaboration, The Heart Trio features pianist, composer, multi-instrumentalist instrument builder and “one of creative music’s most singular voices,” Cooper-Moore, and drummer Hamid Drake, “one of the most spiritually grounded percussionists in the world.”
Exploring a connection to ancestral African and Eastern music and adopting instruments such as the ngoni, the shakuhachi, the duduk, and instruments created by each of the trio members, the trio “generates mesmerizing music with an intense connection to the earth.” Parker plays guembri, shakuhachi, bass duduk, Serbian flute, and ney flute.
Cooper-Moore plays his hand-crafted ashimba and hoe-handle harp, and Drake plays the frame drum, drums, and percussion. All the music is collectively improvised at the moment of creation, and, as Parker notes, “The theory behind this music is the music itself. Empty and fill the heart and soul with sound, letting it dance. Without pretense.
We are trying to get to a flow — Earth, sky, and flowing water sounds that jump out of the painting.” Jazzwise described the trio’s album as "an outernational fantasy of panglobal grooves... convincingly proposing the kind of Fourth World vibe [Don] Cherry pioneered."
$35/$25 Outpost Members (No Member Passes). $15 Students with current valid ID
West Texas Exiles
West Texas roots. Big Americana sound.
West Texas Exiles are headed to Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery on September 10 at 7:30 PM. West Texas Exiles Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery
Featuring musicians from El Paso, Lubbock, and Amarillo, the band draws inspiration from the wide-open landscapes of West Texas, blending Americana, country, rock, and roots music into a sound that's both timeless and fresh.
Felix y Los Gatos
Felix y Los Gatos Cumbia night at The Mystic Santa Fe returns Friday, September 11th & Oct 9th from 8-10pm!!
Johnny Lloyd
Hop on over to the cool little town of Lamy to enjoy some tasty brews & live music with Johnny Lloyd & Co. @ Nuckolls Brewery Lamy Train Depot!!
5/2 & 9/12 4-6p
152 Old Lamy Trl, Lamy, NM 87540
https://www.nuckollsbrewing.com/lamy#brewery #craftbeer #livemusic #visitnewmexico #lamy #newmexico
Simpatico on the Historic Santa Fe Plaza
Excited to be playing in front of our hometown crowd for the Santa Fe Fiestas! Come listen to a variety of Rancheras and Cumbias! Hope to see you all there.
Fiesta de Santa Fe Gran Balie with Gonzalo
Fiesta de Santa Fe Gran Baile
Gonzalo
Convention Center in Santa Fe, NM
Saturday September 12, 2026
8 pm
Band of Enchantment: Brunch with a Big Band
Brunch with the Band of Enchantment, led by Robby Beasley—big band jazz, seasonal fare, and mimosas with the New Mexico Jazz Festival.
The Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown
The Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown has one simple goal: to determine the best green chile cheeseburger in New Mexico.
We invite chefs to toss their spatulas in the ring and throw down the burger sure to beat them all. Thanks to our attendees and their iron stomachs, the Smackdown is one of New Mexico’s favorite annual foodie events and sells out every year!
TICKETS GO ON SALE JULY 1.
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DO NOT SELL OR PURCHASE TIX HERE. Contact us at info@ediblenm.com if you want to sell your tickets.
We are not accepting vendors; do not reply to bogus comments here.
Meltt
Meltt
September 13, 2026 • 8:00 pm
DOORS 7:00pm • All Ages
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MELTT
Meltt’s upcoming third album is the culmination of everything the Vancouver indie-pop quartet have accomplished so far, all the while pushing their sound in new and exciting directions. True to its title, Pathways finds Chris Smith [lead vocals, guitar, bass, keys], Jamie Turner [drums, percussion], James Porter [guitar, keys, bass, vocals], and Ian Winkler [bass, keys, guitar] at multiple forks in the road and deciding to take all of them, submerging their sound in new rippling textures while still retaining the warm, textured glow that their music’s contained since their debut EP Visions in 2017.
Thematically, Pathways approaches what Winkler refers to as “four men approaching their 30s and figuring out their paths and lives.” Big topics abound, from relationships and the aftermath of loss to the strange and uneasy feeling that accompanies navigating the modern world at large. “Our tone is usually pretty optimistic and hopeful, but this time we let some darkness in,” Porter says. “There are so many things we experience individually, but when we get in the studio, it’s clear that we’re on a journey together.”
Whether you’ve been with them since the beginning or are joining them at this very juncture, Pathways will make you thankful that you’re along for the journey.
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TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
MEMBER + ARTIST PRE-SALE: Tues, Apr 7, 11 am
PUBLIC SALE: Thurs, Apr 9, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact Meow Wolf: 1-866-636-9969 or online here.
VENUE: MEOW WOLF
SEATING: Standing room only
ADA: Please email help@meowwolf.com in advance for ADA accommdations.
PARKING: Yes, at the venue
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PROHIBITED ITEMS: Meow Wolf recommends leaving the following items in your car or securing them in a locker. Please review their Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards
-Professional recording equipment
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Actors Refresh Session
Actor’s Refresh Session
6 weeks- Monday 6pm-9pm
September 14 – October 26
No class on Indigenous People’s Day
Week 1: Bring in your own scene – something you love from TV, Film, or Theater, no need to be memorized.
Weeks 1 and 2: breaking down a scene, serving the script, finding the conflict, and world building; acting for theater vs tv/film
Week 3: Assigned scenes: subtext, active listening, and tricks to stay present and out of your head
Week 4: Emotional flexibility and caring for your instrument
Week 5: Assigned Scenes: the audition process from start to finish
Week 6: Putting it all together, taking (ie: translating) direction, and personalized “your acting business” Q&A
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Instructor Kate Bergeron (Actor Refresh)
Kate Bergeron (she/her) is a working actor (Network TV, Film, Stage, Commercial), writer, singer, and teacher/coach with a BFA in musical theater from The Acting Conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Kate has taught acting for both stage and screen in Chicago, Los Angeles, and now New Mexico. After performing in two Santa Fe Playhouse productions (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and The Thanksgiving Play), Kate is honored to join the team as an educator.
23 Annual Guardians Gala
Join us in Santa Fe for a powerful evening of connection, celebration, and action.
As threats to the wild intensify across the West, coming together has never been more important.
This year’s gala will highlight the collective impact of our community, honor hard-won victories, and look ahead at the work still to be done.
The evening will feature a special guest keynote speaker Dr. Emily Fairfax, alongside insights from WildEarth Guardians staff working to protect what we all love.
A leading voice in climate adaptation and coexistence, Dr. Fairfax combines rigorous scientific research with accessible storytelling to help people better understand the interconnectedness of healthy ecosystems, wildlife, and communities. Her work has been featured in national media outlets and has inspired growing interest in nature-based solutions to the climate crisis.
Friday, September 18, 2026
5:30 – 8:30 pm
La Fonda on the Plaza
100 E. San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, NM
E.T In Concert
E.T. – In Concert
Friday, September 18, 2026 / 7:30 p.m
Don’t miss Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece E.T. The Extra Terrestrial with John Williams’ Academy Award®– winning score performed live to picture, and experience the magic once more!
©A.M.P.A.S.®
Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106ds
Landroid
LANDROID
with with Ila Minori and Dream Noise
Friday, September 18, 2026 • 8 pm
Bar & restaurant opens at 4pm; tickets required after 7 pm
21+ with valid ID (under 21 admitted only if accompanied by parent or adult legal guardian)
Tickets: $12 ADV in person | $14.97 ADV online | $15 Day of show
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LANDROID is a desert-born dreamwave band from Landers, California, crafting cinematic soundscapes that feel like late-night drives through another dimension. Blending lush synths, haunting vocals, hypnotic rhythms, and a deep sense of nostalgia, their music is both intimate and expansive. Their immersive live performances invite audiences into a surreal world where dreams and reality blur. As Rival Magazine put it, “The band comes off as channeling the vibes of a neo-noir crime drama set to testimonials from Art Bell’s Coast to Coast AM.”
Whipped Cream
Friday, Sep 18th, 2026 | 9:00 PM Doors
Age: 18+
Guest Acts:
Thot Daughter, Rob AD
Spinning on ice isn’t the only thing WHIPPED CREAM’s turning heads on. Once a competitive figure skater, Toronto-born Caroline Cecil knows how to bewitch a crowd. Channeling her passion for music both on and off the ice, WHIPPED CREAM–drawn to cinematic soundscapes and deep bass textures–transitioned into production to fully realize her creative vision.
Paving her own lane unlike any other with influences from the likes of Hans Zimmer to Skrillex, WHIPPED CREAM is formulating her own sound, while expressing through dynamic live performances, an incomparable energy. Never not creating, WHIPPED CREAM is not just a producer and DJ, but a songwriter and vocalist as well. Fusing her passion and love for hip-hop, cinema, electronica and more, she impressively navigates these genres fluidly, truly invoking a feeling like no other.
Her passionate approach to music has earned widespread recognition. WHIPPED CREAM was unanimously selected by the Apple Music Canada team as April 2026’s ‘Up Next’ artist, making her the first dance artist ever to be featured in the ‘Up Next’ Canada program, while Spotify Canada also tapped WHIPPED CREAM as its RADAR Canada feature artist for April 2026, promoting the news on billboards in Toronto. Elsewhere earlier this year she played at Rolling Stone Canada’s exclusive party at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, a full-circle moment for the once competitive figure skater.
With standout live appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Tomorrowland, WHIPPED CREAM has solidified her reputation as a must-see live act. Highlights from 2025 included performances at Fireside Festival, Beyond Wonderland, Tecate Pal Norte, Ubbi Dubbi Festival, and Tomorrowland, with 2026 set to bring major appearances at Fvded in the Park, Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ), and Bass Canyon-The Gorge, alongside a fall headlining run. Whether you’re watching her perform or streaming her music, WHIPPED CREAM is here to provide a high-energy, thought provoking feeling appealing to any music and art lover. Your producer’s favorite producer is now in session.
WHIPPED CREAM’s official debut album HOME WAS ALWAYS ME arrives April 30 via Monstercat. A string of singles have been released ahead of the album including the latest “2 u” which makes a play with bouncy 90’s nostalgia, the groundbreaking and tone-setting track “it’s time to go home,” and the electrifying “stranger,” a standout with over 2.3 million streams on Spotify in its first two months out. ‘stranger’ hit Spotify’s Viral Top 50 charts in US and Canada and is currently in rotation on SiriusXM’s BPM, reaching the Top 20 in April ‘26.
New Mexico Singletrack
Three Stages. Endless Enchantment.
3-Day Mountain Bike Race or Ride • Santa Fe, NM
September 19–21, 2026
Discover the high-desert singletrack that makes New Mexico unlike anywhere you’ve ever ridden. Racing and riding across Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Glorieta, each day brings its own rhythm—flow, tech, altitude, and wide-open views that stretch all the way to the horizon.
Whether you’re chasing a podium, testing yourself over three big days, or just soaking in world-class trails with great people in one of America’s top travel destinations, New Mexico Singletrack delivers a full stage-race experience—fully supported, professionally run, and welcoming to racers and riders alike.
For those lining up in the pro field, the event features a $20,000 cash prize purse, split evenly between men and women, with payouts for overall standings and individual stage wins—ensuring aggressive racing from start to finish.
Theatrical Feast
The 3rd Annual Theatrical Feast
Saturday, September 19 · 6:30 PM
One evening, a private table somewhere in Santa Fe, and a secret we're keeping until you're through the door.
The Theatrical Feast is the Playhouse's most intimate night of the year: dinner and drinks at one of several beautiful private residences — or on the Playhouse stage itself — with a traveling troupe of your favorite Playhouse singers performing live just for your table.
You'll also be among the very first to hear what's coming in our 2027 season.
The theme stays under wraps, and you won't learn which house you're dining in until closer to the night. That's half the fun.
Seats are limited to a handful of tables across the entire city, and this evening tends to fill fast. \
The Feast supports the Playhouse — but there's no ask and no pitch all night. Just a wonderful meal, good company, and a first look at what's ahead.
Reserve your seat below. More will be revealed soon.
Mavis Staples & Nathaniel Rateliff
Mavis Staples & Nathaniel Rateliff
September 19, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages
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A match of music legends: soul/gospel icon Mavis Staples and Americana/rock star Nathaniel Rateliff come together in this one-of-a-kind co-bill. Nathaniel Rateliff performs solo, followed by Mavis Staples with her band, and some duo performances you don't want to miss.
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MAVIS STAPLES
Sad and Beautiful World is the fifteenth solo album from Mavis Staples, an 86-year-old American music icon whose career spans more than seven decades. Produced by Brad Cook, the record blends original songs with reimagined classics, featuring collaborations with artists like Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Tweedy, and Hozier. Rooted in themes of resilience, hope, and compassion, the album reflects both personal and collective struggle, offering what Staples calls “love songs for tough times.” A civil rights-era voice and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Staples continues to channel her lived experience into music that feels urgent and timeless—proving she’s not just a witness to history, but still actively shaping it.
NATHANIEL RATELIFF
Raised in Hermann, Missouri, Nathaniel Rateliff began his music career playing drums in his family’s church band. Following a decade of performing mostly as a folk-inspired solo act, Rateliff formed the rock outfit Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Since their 2015 self-titled breakthrough album, the band has established themselves as generational talents through their dynamic live performances and growing catalog of essential studio recordings, including Platinum and Gold RIAA certifications. The band has appeared on Saturday Night Live, released four LPs, two EPs, and a live album. Their most recent, highly acclaimed LP South of Here was awarded Album of the Year at the 2025 Americana Honors & Awards; in support of the album, the band’s first arena tour included a landmark, sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. Rateliff is the first artist appointee to the Newport Folk Festival’s Stewardship program since Pete Seeger, and has chosen to devote his three-year term to artist advocacy, fellowship and mentorship both at the Fort and beyond. Rateliff was also this year unanimously appointed to the Farm Aid board of directors, the third artist to be added to Farm Aid’s Board since its founding. Rateliff will work alongside founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp, fellow artist board members Dave Matthews and Margo Price and a team of industry professionals.
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TICKETS
$49.50–$129.50 + fees
MEMBER + ARTIST PRE-SALE: Wed, Apr 29, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 1, 10 am
FOR ONLINE CUSTOMER TICKETING sales and support contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
IN-PERSON WALK-UP SALES available at the Lensic Box Office during Box Office hours.
VENUE: SANTA FE OPERA
SEATING: Yes
ADA: Yes, there's a designated ADA section
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are multiple bars located around the venue
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
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Route 66 Community Day
Join the Museum of International Folk Art, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, New Mexico History Museum and the New Mexico Museum of Art in celebrating the Centennial of Route 66.
This event will begin downtown on Old Santa Fe Trail across from the Roundhouse with a classic car show at 10:00 a.m.
A car cruise from downtown up to Museum Hill will begin at 12:00 p.m.
On Museum Hill, there will be another car show along with music including bands such as the Jacob Shije Trio. Participate in hands-on activities and discussions of the meaning and impact of Route 66 on New Mexico.
Food trucks will be on-site!
Schedule:
Downtown Car Show – 10:00-12:00
Car Crawl to Museum Hill – 12:00-12:30
Events on Milner Plaza – 1:00-5:00
Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’
TajMo - Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’
Room On The Porch Tour 2026
with a pre-show party in support of Vital Spaces
September 20, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages
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TAJMO
TajMo - the historic collaboration between two generations of American music masters, Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ – will bring their Room On The Porch Tour back on the road in 2026 with more than 15 live shows across the United States.
Recorded in Nashville with Keb’ and Taj co-producing, the GRAMMY-nominated Room On The Porch finds the pair in peak form, playing to each other’s strengths and opening up new creative horizons more than a half-century into their storied careers. The songs are warm and inviting, rooted in the joy of human connection and the power of positivity, and the performances are as timeless as they are adventurous, incorporating the full spectrum of American roots music from blues and jazz to folk and country. Keb’ and Taj invited an all-star group of players, singers, and co-writers (including their sons) to join them in the studio for the sessions, but the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the legendary pair throughout the collection, their instantly recognizable voices and guitar stylings complementing and elevating each other at every turn. The result is a delightful, big-hearted work that manages to feel both classic and current all at once, an album rooted in deep tradition delivered by two icons with a boundless appetite for growth, reinvention, and discovery.
Though the two only began recording together as TajMo in 2017 the pair’s creative relationship (and mutual admiration) stretches back decades.
Born Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr., Taj landed his first record deal in the mid-1960s with Rising Sons—an early band he formed with Ry Cooder and Jessie Lee Kincaid—before going solo under the name Taj Mahal in 1968. While his early work was thoroughly entrenched in the Mississippi Delta, he soon began blending an intoxicating mix of sounds from throughout the African Diaspora into his records, touching on everything from rock and roll and R&B to reggae and jazz to West Indian and Caribbean music as he quickly became known as one of the most influential and progressive roots musicians of the modern era. Over the course of more than six decades and nearly 50 albums, Taj would go on to win five Grammy Awards (plus the Recording Academy’s coveted Lifetime Achievement honor); perform everywhere from The White House to Carnegie Hall; be inducted into the Blues Music Hall of Fame; receive the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award; and collaborate with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Angelique Kidjo, and countless other luminaries.
Born and raised in Compton, Keb’ spent the first few decades of his career working primarily behind the scenes, establishing himself initially as a highly respected guitarist, songwriter, and arranger. Though he recorded a one-off album in 1980 under his birth name, Kevin Moore, it wasn’t until 1994 that the world would meet Keb’ Mo’ with the release of his widely acclaimed self-titled debut. Critics were quick to take note of Keb’s modern, genre-bending take on old school sounds, and two years later, he garnered his first Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album with Just Like You. In the decades to come, Keb’ would take home four more Grammy Awards; top the Billboard Blues Chart seven times; collaborate with icons like Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, and Lyle Lovett; have compositions recorded and sampled by artists as diverse as B.B. King, Zac Brown, and BTS; perform multiple times at the White House; release signature guitars with both Gibson and Martin; compose music for television series like Mike and Molly, Memphis Beat, B Positive, and Martha Stewart Living; and earn the Americana Music Association’s award for Lifetime Achievement in Performance.
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TICKETS
$44–$99 + fees
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PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 1, 10 am
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VENUE: SANTA FE OPERA
SEATING: Yes
ADA: Yes, there's a designated ADA section
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are multiple bars located around the venue
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
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Robert Plant at Santa Fe Opera SOLD OUT
ROBERT PLANT WITH SAVING GRACE AND SUZI DIAN
Though Robert Plant is, literally and figuratively, the biggest name on the cover art for Saving Grace, he would be the first to say that the album is very much a group effort, with its title also serving as this new band’s moniker. The group members were drawn together by a shared love of roots music both vintage and modern—of blues, folk, gospel, country and those tantalizing sounds that lay in between. Like Plant, they’re keen to explore how these genres are evolving as well as to discover where these repertoires originated—and how collectively they could reinvigorate the music they loved.
This sensibility is reflected in the songs that made it to the final track listing, from familiar traditional numbers like the plaintive “I Never Will Marry;” the African-American spiritual “Gospel Plough;” and “Chevrolet,” which Donovan had adapted into his “Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)” back in 1965 to beautifully rendered outliers like Providence, RI trio The Low Anthem’s haunting “The Ticket Taker;” revered indie-rock duo Low’s epic “Everybody’s Song;” and Moby Grape’s pastoral “It’s A Beautiful Day Today.” Plant, who produced the album with the band, rarely claims center stage, most often sharing vocals with co-billed singer Suzi Dian and sometimes ceding the mic to her entirely. On Blind Willie Johnson’s “The Soul of a Man,” guitarist-banjo player Matt Worley takes the lead, with Dian and Plant serving as backup.
Despite Plant’s iconic status as an artist since his days with Led Zeppelin, Saving Grace managed to start out in 2019, casually and somewhat discreetly, as a local project. The players had been working collaboratively for barely a year, even serving as an unheralded opening act on a handful of dates with Fairport Convention when the pandemic intervened and any formal plans to tour or release music were temporarily shelved. That turned out to be less setback than serendipity. It allowed Saving Grace time to gestate, to find a collective voice.
Once Covid protocols permitted, they began to record informally in a barn set-up and sometimes outdoors, hanging microphones in the trees; when the doors to clubs and concert halls opened once again, they booked themselves without fanfare into local venues. There were no press releases, not even a website. Only the evocative image of the lone bison that is now used on the album cover and as a backdrop for their shows.
Plant was clearly no stranger to this music: He’d already received great acclaim for his brilliant, unexpected and Grammy Award-winning foray into roots music with singer and fiddler Alison Krauss—“the queen of Champaign,” as he calls her—and, before that, alongside Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller, in his 2010 version of Band of Joy. But those were his American cohorts. Until Saving Grace, Plant had never found such like-minded collaborators when he came home to the Welsh borderlands. As Plant says, “It’s an impressive collection of people now. I can’t tell you how lucky I feel about this.”
It all began down the pub, in the sort of place where one might have discovered a common thread, a shared passion, with another stranger-turned-new friend before the internet and algorithms took over. As Plant explains, “I came back one time and there was this guy, Matty Worley, a big guy who plays cuatro, two different strung banjos, and acoustic guitar. Thanks to his father, he had been following the Ian Campbell Folk Group, Peggy Seeger, and the people who worked alongside her.
“I met him in a bar, I didn’t know him, but he was very forward and what he wanted to know all about was my relationship with the Incredible String Band. He was eager to know how much I had to do with Dave Swarbrick and Sandy Denny and suddenly we were talking about a world I really loved, that I had been attached to since I first started out, playing washboard in a delta blues band in 1963. He had a vast arsenal of points of reference. I started to get to know Matt and his energy and his knowledge and then his dexterity as a player. It seemed to me I’d found some sort of conversation. I started sharing some songs out of the thousands of songs I’ve yet to put out, and we said, ‘Let’s see what we can do with this.’”
Plant suggested bringing along guitarist Tony Kelsey, “a remarkable guitarist who played around in a lot of different musical set ups. At one time, he was a member of The Move, in one of its many incarnations. We started playing together, shuffling this stuff around and seeing where it would go. And it was really good. But the thing is, I said, ‘I don’t want to be on the sharp end.’ I always talk about singers holding up the sharp end of a performance. I knew I needed another voice on a lot of these songs. Where was the female voice? Where was the sweetness on top of my register? I knew about Suzi; she had her own band, and she is a great singer. I suggested she come along and have a listen to some of the songs I liked. She has spent quite a bit of time teaching, running classes and instructing teachers on how to bring kids forward in music. She’s as sensitive and equally as delicate. She had no premonitions at bringing these songs into the world.”
Krauss had schooled Plant on how to sing harmonies, and the lessons stuck: “She’s taught me so much. It was a beautiful coming together with two radically different voices and the harmonic swell of it. I was given a crash course in listening to other singing; it has been a major moment in my life as a singer. It’s extraordinary what that did for me, and what Alison has done and what she will remain and still do somewhere down the line.”
After trying out a conventional drummer, Plant turned to Dian’s husband, Oli Jefferson: “He had a more polyrhythmic approach; we discussed the whole deal of where I really want to take my music. There’s nothing particularly obscure about what we present on this record. It’s just a different way of doing it.”
The sound of Saving Grace at times incorporates elements of the hypnotic, droning grooves that distinguished Plant’s larger, electric combo, the Sensational Space Shifters, who backed the singer on his prior Nonesuch albums, lullaby…and the Ceaseless Roar and Carry Fire. There are hints of Malian desert blues and psychedelic folk. (With the Space Shifters, Plant notes, “We were playing around with stuff that was an amalgam of things. I like the mélange.”) The sound can seem alluringly mysterious at times, melancholic and foreboding, as on “The Ticket Taker” or “As I Roved Out,” a traditional song performed in an arrangement by fellow Nonesuch artist Sam Amidon, who reassembles folk classics into stark mediations on love and fate. The group takes a tune by North Carolinian singer-songwriter Sarah Siskind, whose work Krauss has also covered, and sneakily transforms it into a folk-rock rave-up. They bring similar drama to Low’s “Everybody’s Song.” “Higher Rock,” by Portland singer-songwriter Martha Scanlan, a one-time member of string band the Reeltime Players, has a simpler, yearning, up-tempo feel, showcasing Dian’s voice.
Cellist Barney Morse-Brown, aka Duotone, rounds off the ensemble, on record and on tour. The group first ventured from their local haunts to Ireland, where, as Plant recounts, “Of course what do you do in Ireland is you laugh, you sing, then you end up in folk clubs, at arts festivals on the west coast off the great wild Atlantic way. That whole folk community, the fiddle and the bodhran. It was so appropriate to the way I felt and have felt since I was a kid, about that area, that quadrant of my musical love.”
Though Plant headlined stadiums in his storied past, now, he admits, “What I am really impressed by is this living, new world of whatever this music is. Last year we played the Cambridge folk festival. With this mélange of music song and voice, anywhere and everywhere is the way to see the road ahead.
“I’m not jaded by this,” Plant says, finally. “It’s been a revelation—the sweetness of this thing. These are really sweet people. They’re playing all the stuff they could never get out before. They’ve become unique stylists and have created a new place for the old dog.”
ROSIE FLORES
Rosie Flores has pioneered a path in male-dominated rock and country scenes into powerful songs she wrote, sang, and performed as a respected lead guitarist. A daughter of San Antonio, this multi-award winning artist has adroitly absorbed and helped preserve the musical legacies of influential Texas musicians as varied as country music’s King of Western Swing Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, blues guitar master T-Bone Walker, and Tex Mex innovator Doug Sahm. In the 1970s, she became one of the most celebrated performers on the “cowpunk” circuit alongside such other rising stars as Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams and Los Lobos. Rosie’s 1987 debut solo album proved her to be a singer and songwriter of the first rank, and helped lay the foundation for what coalesced into the alt-country movement. Rosie is a 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellow. She is spotlighted in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s exhibition “Western Edge: The Roots & Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock” in Nashville. Her upcoming release with her Austin band Rosie Flores and The Talismen “Impossible Frontiers” is due to drop on all the platforms in fall 2025.
Una Mas y La Cha Cha
The members and music of Una Mas y La ChaCha reflect the diversity of Santa Fe – the Indigenous, the descendants of Spanish and Mexican families and multigenerational Anglos residents; and cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70’s Chicano funk and eclectic covers with the band’s unique spin that they call Northern New Mexico soul music.
With a rock-solid rhythm section featuring bassist Brian Shannon, percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez supporting the soaring leads of guitarist and band founder D’Santi Nava, and the soulful vocals of Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero, Una Mas can deliver an intimate performance in a cozy venue that draws in the listener to rocking out before a crowd of thousands at large public events.
An Una Mas show is a night of passion and heritage that has crowds clearing out a dance space for a set of songs by Selena, listening respectfully to a hymn for Quetzalcoatl, or gazing in rapt attention as Nava, “el Brujo,” furiously works the fretboard. To hear Una Mas y la Cha Cha is to be present in a moment that weaves threads of time, genres, and peoples.
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Taiwanese Uke Sensation: Feng E
Direct from Taiwan, Feng E redefines the ukulele with a rock show of epic proportions. A prodigy from the age of four and a viral YouTube sensation by age ten, Feng E presents incredible arrangements of modern hits alongside his own remarkable compositions.
His virtuosity is apparent from the very first pluck of the strings, delivering a performance that is both technically astonishing and wildly entertaining. This is not a show you want to miss. It is unforgettable.
Born in 2007, Feng E first rose to international fame in 2018 when a video of him performing Tommy Emmanuel’s arrangement of Mason Williams’ “Classical Gas” on the ukulele in a Taipei park went viral worldwide. The performance eventually led to live appearances with Tommy Emmanuel himself in both Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Following the viral success, Feng E was invited to perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for a global audience. He appeared on the show twice, in 2018 and 2019, with each appearance garnering more than 2.3 million views online. In 2020, he advanced to the quarter-finals of America’s Got Talent. Today, his largest social media audience is in the United States.
Feng E has become a major star in the world of ukulele music, performing and winning competitions internationally in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China, and Hawaii. On Asia’s Got Talent in 2017, he was the only competitor to receive the Golden Buzzer from producer David Foster.
To date, Feng E has mastered five musical instruments, beginning with piano at the age of four, and has composed numerous original works. His popularity continues to soar through his inventive ukulele covers of popular music, earning him more than 768K YouTube subscribers and millions upon millions of views worldwide. His expert musicianship and joyful, fearless approach to performance have captured the attention and admiration of audiences and major artists across the globe.
PAINT NIGHT OUT; Blue Horse
Express yourself in the style of Franz Marc. You’ll explore form, symbolism, and spiritual energy when you paint your own version of Franz Marc’s iconic “Blue Horse.” This class is about loosening up, embracing bold color theory, and discovering how powerful simplified shapes and emotional hues can be.
Santa Fe artists Laura Tarnoff and Mickey Bond will guide you step-by-step through building dramatic contrast, blending rich primary tones, and layering paint. You’ll learn how to exaggerate muscular curves, highlight light against deep shadows, and work to capture the harmony between nature and spirit.
No experience needed. All materials are provided, along with wine and light snacks. You’re also welcome to bring your favorite beverage or treat.
Artful Soul Creative Experiences is located on the ground floor in the back of the Santa Fe Village Mall. 227 Don Gaspar Ave Santa Fe, NM 87501. If you are coming to an evening class after 5:00 PM you may park in the parking lot of the Santa Fe Village Mall. We will give you a sign to put on your dashboard indicating that you are attending an event at Artful Soul Creative Experiences. Or you may choose to park on the street or the Water Street Parking lot.
All materials included.
Limited to 12 participants
Due to our limited class size tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
"We guide your process to free your creativity."
Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jabim
Back by popular demand - This is Part 2, Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jabim.Again with great new band - Brasil '26 -
with Eliana Joy - vocals, Alex Murzyn - Sax, Russ Scanlon - Guitar, Bert Dalton - Piano, Joe Chellman - Drums, Gordy Johnson - Bass, Nicolas Lebron - Percussion.Tickets: General Admission - $20, Seniors 65+ - $15, Students 18 and under Free - Online or at the door
https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/464530
Joshua Ray Walker
Joshua Ray Walker
September 26, 2026 • 8:30 pm
DOORS 8:00pm • All Ages
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JOSHUA RAY WALKER
Joshua Ray Walker is a Dallas-born Country/Americana songwriter known for vivid, character-driven storytelling and a rich tenor that blends classic Texas tradition with a modern emotional edge. Since his 2019 debut, he has built a catalog defined by sharp writing, dark humor, and deep empathy for complicated people, earning national television appearances, multiple Grand Ole Opry performances, and more than 2,000 shows across the U.S. and Europe.
His sixth studio album, Ain’t Dead Yet, marks his most personal chapter to date. Recorded before, during, and after cancer treatment, (including sessions the day before lung surgery that could have permanently altered his voice), the record wrestles with mortality, gratitude, memory, and transformation. Sonically rooted in pedal steel, fiddle, and Walker’s signature guitar picking, it captures an artist confronting uncertainty with defiance , clarity, and hard-won joy.
Across every release, from early character portraits to ambitious concept records, Walker’s through-line remains the same: songs that tell the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. On Ain’t Dead Yet, he expands that hallmark into his most personal chapter yet, documenting a profound period of change and a hard-won second chance.
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TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Thurs, Apr 2, 10 am
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Apr 3, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact Meow Wolf: 1-866-636-9969 or online here.
VENUE: MEOW WOLF
SEATING: Standing room only
ADA: Please email help@meowwolf.com in advance for ADA accommdations.
PARKING: Yes, at the venue
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PROHIBITED ITEMS: Meow Wolf recommends leaving the following items in your car or securing them in a locker. Please review their Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards
-Professional recording equipment
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Irene Diaz
Irene Diaz
September 27, 2026
• 7:00 pm
DOORS 5:30pm •
All Ages---IRENE DIAZ
Irene Diaz, a singer from Los Angeles, began her music career in 2010. She became known for her soulful songs and simple musical style, often performing with only a piano, guitar, or ukulele.
Her music was inspired by artists such as Sade, Nina Simone,
Hope Sandoval, and Ritchie Valens, allowing her powerful voice and emotional delivery to stand out. Her talent quickly gained attention, earning praise from music critics and media outlets. NPR featured her in its popular Tiny Desk Concerts series and has highlighted her work multiple times.
Other publications, including OC Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, and Grimy Goods, have also recognized her music and songwriting.One of her most popular songs, "Crazy Love," released in 2013, has received more than 4 million streams on Spotify. The song was also named one of Bride.com's top 10 wedding songs, alongside tracks by John Legend and Lana Del Rey.
Because of its worldwide popularity, Diaz is often invited to perform "Crazy Love" at private events around the world.Whether performing in small venues like Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles or for crowds of more than 13,000 people at a Selena Tribute Concert in Chicago, Irene Diaz continues to impress audiences with her heartfelt lyrics and engaging stage presence. She has established herself as an important voice in contemporary music.---VENUE: UNIT B
SEATING: Limited Premium SeatingADA: YesPARKING: Yes in parking lotALCOHOL: Yes, full bar service OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: NoDINNER RESERVATIONS: You can find the menu here. Dinner reservations are highly recommended and greatly appreciated by Unit B, especially for parties of 3 or more. To make dinner reservations, please go here. There is enough seating for everyone, but making reservations will help Unit B map groups out into tables and make sure everyone is well taken care of. If you have Premium Seating, be sure to let them know.
We'll provide them a list too.Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
The Magic School Bus
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.
Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.
In addition to this performance, free student matinees for kids in Santa Fe Public Schools, known as COMPASS, are supported by:
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Discover Soft Pastels
Step into the colorful world of Georgia O'Keeffe and discover the beauty of soft pastels (also known as chalk pastels). Inspired by O'Keeffe's stunning 1922 artwork, Pink and Green, you'll explore the rich, velvety colors and expressive techniques that make this medium so captivating.
Rather than recreating the entire artwork, each participant will select a small section of Pink and Green and transform it into a finished masterpiece of their own.
By enlarging and interpreting one intimate detail, you'll discover the beauty of abstract shapes, vibrant color relationships, and expressive mark-making. The result is a one-of-a-kind artwork that honors O'Keeffe's vision while reflecting your own creative style.
Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, this class will introduce you to the fundamentals of soft pastels, including blending, layering, and creating luminous color. You'll be amazed at how quickly this forgiving and expressive medium comes to life!
All materials are included!
I'll provide everything you need to create your artwork and guide you every step of the way. If you fall in love with soft pastels (and many people do!), I'm happy to share information about my favorite supplies, recommendations, and shopping resources so you can continue creating at home.
$120.00 ($129.83 with tax) – All materials included.
To purchase a ticket, click the link below and select the highlighted class date on the calendar.
Limited to just 6 participants to ensure plenty of individual guidance and personal instruction.
The Animeros
The Animeros
September 30, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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THE ANIMEROS
With musical notes that span well beyond genres like bolero, psychedelic, and cumbia, The Animeros not only make their audience hit the dance floor, but they also invite their listeners and tastemakers alike to a glimpse of their rich cultural upbringing.
The group who is made up of Nick Tozzo (drummer and percussionist), Nicolas Sanchez (bassist), and Mauro Lopez (guitarist) craft a genre-blending sound that drifts between the lush jungles of Colombia, the palm-lined streets of 1960s coastal Mexico, and the dusty cantinas of West Texas.
Sanchez’s Colombian roots, growing up listening to his parents’ beloved salsa and cumbia; Lopez’s parents’ Mexican and American discography, which spanned from traditional Tejano to improvised jazz; and Tozzo’s love for jazz and salsa music, the latter stemming from his college years, leading him to study and live in Colombia to experience music greats first-handedly. All of this, paired with their undeniable chemistry and meshed with their now hometown Austin’s innovative creative sounds has led them to create the unique sonic movement that is The Animeros, a name inspired by Colombian shamans who would usher lost souls to their peace.
Their journey took an unexpected turn when their music reached the ears of Dan Auerbach, the Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter, and frontman of The Black Keys. Auerbach first heard them by chance, music floating from an open hotel window that stopped him in his tracks. Captivated, he made a note to track them down, and within a year, that chance encounter led to something bigger. Now signed to Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound label, The Animeros are preparing to release their debut album next year, produced exclusively by Auerbach himself.
“I feel like it's only a matter of time for these guys and for the music that they play. All they have to do is be themselves,” Auerbach said about the trio. “They're playing the kind of music that they can play forever until they're 100 years old because it's rooted in history, but it's very much in the present.”
“When we first talked, one of the things was our love for the nuance in Latin music,” Lopez shared. “That's what initially drew ourselves to each other… That's like a language among musicians.” Tozzo also talked about their shared musical bond: “What makes our chemistry special is that even if one of us has just a glimpse of an idea, together we can take that and really create something out of it.” “That encyclopedia of [music] knowledge everyone brings…That's what's really appealing about this project. It's not just surface level. Everybody's going pretty deep on it,” Sanchez added.
The Animeros are on the cusp of reaching new audiences all over the globe. More singles are coming with a new album on the way in 2026 via Easy Eye Sound.
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TICKETS
$20 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $25 + fees
PRE-SALE: Wed, Jul 22, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jul 24, 10 am
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VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
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Patton Oswalt
The brilliant and hilarious Patton Oswalt continues to leave his distinctive imprint across all areas of entertainment, from his award-winning comedy specials to his many guest roles on television.
He marked his directorial debut with his Grammy-nominated Netflix special, We All Scream, and has received various awards and nominations for movies like I Love My Dad and Young Adult.
It’s a great time for comedy, come enjoy a laugh with this stand-up whiz.
TICKETS
$61–$96 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Apr 29, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 1, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SEATING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PARKING: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your checkout
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of your accommodations prior to the show
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The Sponges + N2N
The Sponges + N2N
October 2, 2026 • 8:30 pm
DOORS 8:00pm • All Ages
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THE SPONGES
The Sponges have become well known for their unmistakable signature sound in dance music. The combination of tasteful ’70s funk and disco samples, psychedelic sound design, heavy basslines, and four-on-the-floor house rhythms makes their productions instantly recognizable. After having the opportunity to work with many of the artists who originally influenced them—including Purple Disco Machine, GRiZ, AC Slater, Kyle Watson, Opiuo, The Floozies, Manic Focus, and Lettuce—The Sponges have established themselves as a respected act in the electronic music world.
Since their arrival in 2019, The Sponges have amassed millions of streams, earned five No. 1 records on Beatport, and built a thriving touring career. The duo, composed of Ryan Slepin and Nik Eaton, has performed at some of the Western Hemisphere’s premier music festivals, including Shambhala, Friendship AMF, and Envision. Following the release of their debut EP and their first-ever headline tour in 2023, The Sponges continue to push their sound forward and expand their reach as one of dance music’s rising acts.
N2N
N2N has quietly emerged as one of dance music’s most compelling underground forces. Unpredictable and emotionally unfiltered, his performances push past celebration into catharsis.
Drawing from disco, house, funk, and hip hop, his sound is funky, bouncy, and intentionally hard to pin down. A fearless mixer with an instinct for tension and release, N2N has ignited dance floors everywhere from intimate clubs to major festival stages, with standout appearances at Desert Hearts Festival, Elements, and Shambhala.
His presence is commanding without ego—setting the tone and daring people to meet it.
Fresh off 70+ shows in 2025 and backed by industry tastemakers including Toolroom, Repopulate Mars, and GDB Records, the momentum is building.
2026 sees N2N bring his imprint, Dance Therapy, to the forefront—a philosophy rooted in self-expression, release, and the belief in the healing power of the dance floor.
When he’s not behind the decks, he’s tending to an ever-growing plant collection or whispering sweet nothings to his cats: Bucket, Shoe, Tofu, and Jasmine.
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TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
MEMBER + ARTIST PRE-SALE: Wed, Jun 3, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jun 5, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact Meow Wolf: 1-866-636-9969 or online here.
VENUE: MEOW WOLF
SEATING: Standing room only
ADA: Please email help@meowwolf.com in advance for ADA accommdations.
PARKING: Yes, at the venue
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PROHIBITED ITEMS: Meow Wolf recommends leaving the following items in your car or securing them in a locker. Please review their Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards
-Professional recording equipment
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Dvořák’s New World
Roberto Minczuk Music DirectorPaul Huang violin
Montgomery: StarburstBernstein: Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium)Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
The NMPhil’s season opens with a vibrant blend of contemporary energy and timeless masterworks. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst sets an exhilarating tone with its sparkling textures and propulsive rhythms. Leonard Bernstein’s lyrical and evocative Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium) follows, offering a captivating musical reflection on love and human connection, inspired by Plato’s philosophical dialogue and performed by violin virtuoso Paul Huang. The program concludes with Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” a powerful and deeply moving work shaped by the composer’s time in America, filled with unforgettable melodies and richly colored orchestration.
Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106
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An Evening with Hampton Sides
An Evening with Hampton Sides
October 3, 2026 • 7:30 pm
All Ages
An Evening with Hampton Sides
Collected Works, in association with Santa Fe International Literary Festival, presents An Evening with Hampton Sides, on history, literature, and the 20th Anniversary of Blood and Thunder. Join Hampton in conversation with Ed Roberson.
Jack White LIVE
JACK WHITE
OCTOBER 4TH PRE-SALE REGISTRATION
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Damian Jurado
Damien Jurado
St. Yuma
October 5, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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DAMIEN JURADO
“Play on, there’s no such thing as better days,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist, it’s clear these are, at the least, very good days for Jurado on the creative front. In these 12 songs, which evoke half-recalled dreams and overheard conversations, the cosmic rushes headlong into the autobiographical and specific moments on the clock fade from past to future to scenes set only in the eternal now. Playing out like a backlot documentary filmed on the location of an unnamed TV or film set—maybe a sitcom taping, or perhaps it’s a low budget science fiction B-movie, or could it be a talk show?—the album is populated by performers awaiting call times, camera operators praying for their shot, and studio audiences rapt with anticipation. The stars here eschew glitz and glamor. Instead, they wander grocery stores and parking lots in the verdant Pacific Northwest and the desert Southwest, looking for payphones and a sense of purpose. Produced by Jurado with multi-instrumentalist Josh Gordon and recording engineer Alex Bush at Sonikwire studio in Irvine,CA, Jurado’s home away from home and musical headquarters, the record’s compositions are among the most musically rich in his vast discography, encompassing romantic AM gold, ‘60s psychedelia, driving rock & roll, Latin shuffles, and left of the dial ambiance. Strings swell, melodic bass bubbles, and piano sparkles, undergirding Jurado’s unmistakable voice, at once intimately present and ghostly, grounded in the here and now but capable, at any moment, of drifting off into the divinatory. Following threads established by 2021’s The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania, the album sees Jurado embracing his auteur era, penning vignettes that arrive with little fanfare and depart quicker than you might suspect, only to linger long after they wrap. Seeking a skeleton key to decipher the action is beside the point—Jurado’s songs are worlds meant to be lived in, not picked apart—but on the beatific single “What Happened To The Class Of ‘65?” the singer imagines himself as both the viewer and the viewed, the eye behind the camera and its subject. This emotional and spiritual transference animates Reggae Film Star. Like a masterful director, Jurado offers motivation to the listener, staring unblinkingly from the mise-en-scène in your mind. “Look into the camera,” he commands on “The Day Of The Robot,” “One more time with anger/And sadness/I believe you.” A quarter-century in, Jurado remains gripped by his visions and driven by an unmatched creative drive. Reggae Film Star is one of Damien Jurado’s finest works to date, a stunning new feature from one of indie rock’s most cinematic figures. Here on this sound stage, you are the camera, you are the scene, you are the setting, and you are the viewer. Please try not to blink.
-Jason P. Woodbury
TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
PRE-SALE: Thurs, May 14, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 15, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Bri Bagswell
Texas Female Artist of the Decade, Bri Bagwell, is a force to be reckoned with from her rousingly fun live performances to trailblazing recordings garnering her twelve #1 singles on Texas Country Radio and counting. With multiple Female Vocalist of the Year awards, Bri is making waves with her music drawing national attention.
People Magazine raves, “Bagwell increasingly finds her name being mentioned amongst country music truth-tellers such as Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wade.” Her latest album, Corazón y Cabeza (Heart and Head), has already spawned three #1 singles, “Trenches,” “Free Man,” and “Hello Highway," the latter inspiring her 2023 summer tour across 10 states and Mexico.
\Performing over 120 shows a year, Bri has shared the stage with a long list of esteemed artists, including Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Robert Earl Keen, Kacey Musgraves, and Dwight Yoakam. Catch Bri Bagwell live on tour or listen to her latest podcast, ONLY VANS, at www.bribagwell.com.---TICKETS
$20 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $25 + feesMEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Jun 3, 10 am
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jun 5, 10 amFor online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office. VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: This is a seated show, seats are first-come, first-served.ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Route 66: The Main Street of the USA
ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA
Join us for a special Route 66 Centennial Celebration screening of Route 66: The Main Street of America—a moving and often surprising documentary that brings America’s most legendary highway to life through the people who call it home.
The new film unfolds as a series of vivid, character-driven stories—from dreamers and small business owners to preservationists and everyday heroes—each offering a unique window into life along the road. Together, these stories form a rich and deeply human portrait of Route 66 today: a place of resilience, reinvention, and unexpected opportunity.
From roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, the film captures the spirit of communities finding new life and new purpose—proving that sometimes the most meaningful journeys begin when you take the road less traveled.
Whether you’ve driven Route 66 or only imagined it, this film offers an engaging, heartfelt look at an American icon—full of humor, warmth, and discovery.
Following the screening, stay for a live Q&A with filmmaker John Paget, along with select participants from the film. Hear the stories behind the stories and meet the people who continue to shape Route 66 today.
TICKETS
$28 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE:Wed, Jun 10, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jun 12, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SEATING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PARKING: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your checkout
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of your accommodations prior to the show
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Josh Conway of the Maria’s
Josh Conway is a Los Angeles–based musician, producer, and songwriter, and the co-founder and creative force behind The Marías. As the band’s producer, co-songwriter and drummer, Conway has been instrumental from the project’s inception, helping craft their signature sound; a dreamy, cinematic fusion of psychedelic rock, jazz, and Latin influences that now feels instantly recognizable. His production style: atmospheric, detail-driven, and emotionally immersive, has become a defining touchstone within modern alternative music.
Under Conway’s direction, The Marías have experienced a meteoric rise, amassing over 2 billion streams and releasing two critically acclaimed albums, CINEMA and Submarine. Their momentum includes three Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist at this year’s event, Billboard chart-topping singles and collaborations with global superstars such as Bad Bunny, Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, and touring with Billie Eilish. Their breakout hits like “No One Noticed,” “Back To Me,” “Sienna”, and “Nobody New” have driven multiple Gold and Platinum certifications, with six songs charting on the Spotify Global 200.
Beyond the band, Conway has steadily built a reputation as a sought-after producer and collaborator, working across genres with both emerging and established artists. Expanding his artistic voice, he is set to release his debut solo album in 2026 via Atlantic Records, offering a further extension of his work as a producer and songwriter and diving into an artistic world of his own.
Josh Conway of The Marías
w/ special guest HOMESHAKE
the plum tour
October 7, 2026 • 8:30 pm
DOORS 8:00pm • All Ages
TICKETS
$40 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $45 + fees
CHARITY FEE: $1 will be added to each ticket to support Save The Music Foundation
MEMBER + ARTIST PRE-SALE: Wed, Jul 1, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Thurs, Jul 2, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact Meow Wolf: 1-866-636-9969 or online here.
VENUE: MEOW WOLF
SEATING: Standing room only
ADA: Please email help@meowwolf.com in advance for ADA accommdations.
PARKING: Yes, at the venue
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PROHIBITED ITEMS: Meow Wolf recommends leaving the following items in your car or securing them in a locker. Please review their Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards
-Professional recording equipment
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
The Mosaic Dance Festival
Join us for The Mosaic Dance Festival, a homecoming and celebration of Pomegranate Studios' 30th Anniversary!
3 full days of live music and dance in Santa Fe, NM! Featuring workshops from instructors Kaeshi Chai, Elsanne Barrows, Cecilia Rinn, Myra Krien, Ariel Beall, and Joel Beall, the live music of Sherefe Musical Ensemble, Beatbox Guitar, and Djinn plus 3 performances and 3 fabulous dance parties (including a Zouk dance party Sunday evening).
October 8th-11th, Santa Fe, New Mexico
⭐Thursday October 8th
Meet and Greet - light fare and drink, informal music and dance party from Beatbox Guitar
⭐Friday October 9th @ Railyard Performance Center
Gala Show 7pm featuring the live music of Sherefe Musical Ensemble
Followed by an Open floor dance party
⭐Saturday, October 10th @ Railyard Performance Center
Workshops:
10-12 Drum Solos for a Dancer & Drummers with Carmine & Kaeshi Chai
12:30-2:30 "Haramt Ahebak" Choreography with Myra Krien
3-5 Sassy Raks Sharki with Cecilia Rinn
7pm - Gala Show featuring live music from Djinn and Beatbox Guitar
Followed by an Open Floor Dance Party
⭐Sunday October 11th @ Railyard Performance Center
Workshops:
10-12 Folkloric Fusion: The Romani Romp! with Elsanne Barrows
12:30-2:30 Lambada Zouk Workshop with Joel & Ariel Beall
Followed by a 1-hour Zouk practica
Participant Show 4pm featuring the live music of Djinn and Beatbox Guitar
Price: $400 (includes access to all workshops, performances and dance parties plus a performance opportunity)
If signing up as a troupe, fee is discounted to $350 per person
Space is quite limited! Reserve your spot now by registering at pomegranatestudio.org/eventcalendar/mosaicdancefestival or contact Myra at myramosaic@gmail.com, or at 505.501.2142
Jeremy Dutcher
Jeremy Dutcher is a classically trained tenor, Two-Spirit song carrier, polymuse, activist, ethnomusicologist, and member of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in Eastern Canada. Dedicated to language revitalization, Jeremy’s debut album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa unearthed century-old archival recordings of his ancestors, turning them into collaborative compositions on the grand piano.
Sung entirely in Wolastoqey, his endangered mother tongue, it would go on to win the 2018 Polaris Music Prize and lead to collaborations with such iconic artists as Yo-Yo Ma and Leslie Feist.
His sophomore album Motewolonuwok ᒣᑌᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ was awarded the 2024 Polaris Music Prize, making Jeremy the first ever two-time winner. Jeremy’s music transcends boundaries: unapologetically playful in its incorporation of classical and jazz influences, full of reverence for the traditional songs of his home, and teeming with the urgency of modern-day resistance. He is regularly sought out for his perspectives on queerness, Indigeneity, language revitalization, and fashion.
EVENT SPONSOR:
Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
104th Melodrama
The tradition of the Melodrama lives on in the 104th Annual MELODRAMA, which will continue evolving and honoring Santa Fe with fresh, locally-rooted satire.
By Santa Fends
Director Adam Wagner
The tradition of the Melodrama lives on in the 104th Annual Melodrama, which will continue evolving and honoring Santa Fe with fresh, locally-rooted satire.
RUNTIME: 1 hour and 30 minutes
INTERMISSION: One 15 minute intermission\
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm
Please note that October 10th there is no 2:00PM show
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
October 8th and 9th – 7:30 pm: Pay-What-You-Will Previews
October 10th – 7:30 pm: Opening Night Performance
Artistic and Production Team
DirectorAdam Wagner
104 Annual Fiesta Melodrama
The 104th Annual Melodrama will continue Santa Fe Playhouse’s tradition of presenting an original script featuring highly comedic scenes and songs, written by an anonymous committee of Santa Feans.
Mesa Skies OPENING
~ Canyon Contemporary Artist Reception ~MESA SKIES featuring Mark Bowles - Ali RouseFriday, October 9th from 5-7pm join us for an evening with contemporary artists Mark Bowles & Ali Rouse featuring lively artist discussions, new artworks, live music, & cocktails by As Above, So Below Distillery.Exhibition runs through Sunday, October 18th.https://canyoncontemporary.com/.../canyon-road...
UNA MAS Y LA CHA CHA
The members and music of Una Mas y La ChaCha reflect the diversity of Santa Fe – the Indigenous, the descendants of Spanish and Mexican families and multigenerational Anglos residents; and cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70’s Chicano funk and eclectic covers with the band’s unique spin that they call Northern New Mexico soul music.
With a rock-solid rhythm section featuring bassist Brian Shannon, percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez supporting the soaring leads of guitarist and band founder D’Santi Nava, and the soulful vocals of Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero, Una Mas can deliver an intimate performance in a cozy venue that draws in the listener to rocking out before a crowd of thousands at large public events.
An Una Mas show is a night of passion and heritage that has crowds clearing out a dance space for a set of songs by Selena, listening respectfully to a hymn for Quetzalcoatl, or gazing in rapt attention as Nava, “el Brujo,” furiously works the fretboard. To hear Una Mas y la Cha Cha is to be present in a moment that weaves threads of time, genres, and peoples.
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Coco Montoya
Coco Montoya has been at the top of the blues game for a reason—searing guitar, powerhouse vocals, and a sound that refuses to sit still. This is blues with bite.
Snarky Puppy
SNARKY PUPPY
Snarky Puppy, the five time Grammy-winning collective, “has always been a band that prioritizes the sound of the music,” says bandleader and bassist Michael League. Displaying a wide array of influences including funk, rhythm & blues, hard rock, classic soul, modern gospel, new tech, fusion and jazz, Snarky Puppy isn’t exactly a jazz band, it’s not a fusion band and it’s definitely not a jam band. It’s probably best to take Nate Chinen of the New York Times’ advice, as stated in an online discussion about the group, to “take them for what they are, rather than judge them for what they’re not.”
“Our soundscape has expanded dramatically over the years” says League. “When the band started, we were jazzier, brainy and music oriented. Moving into the Dallas scene we became groovier, more emotional, deeper in a sense. We focused more on communicating a clear message, understandable to a listener without dumbing things down”.
TICKETS: $89—$135
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wednesday, February 10, 8 am.
PUBLIC SALE: Friday, February 13, 2026, 8 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SEATING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PARKING: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your checkout
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of your accommodations prior to the show
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Mama's Broke
MAMA'S BROKE
For more than a decade, Mama’s Broke, the Canadian duo of Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have forged a style carried across landscapes rather than tied to one. Their forthcoming 12-song LP Reunion, out August 28 via Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group, follows years in near-constant motion, bringing their folk-without-borders approach to small clubs, DIY spaces, and everywhere in between. Winners of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year for their 2017 debut Count the Wicked, their music is rooted in long days playing for passing crowds and traveling by foot, as well as in the deep wells of folk lineage they’ve tapped into across Eastern Canada, Appalachia, Ireland, and beyond. Their sound doesn’t belong to any one place so much as it passes through them, grounded in the traditions that shaped it.
That foundation was built long before stages and studio sessions, in traveling communities where music functioned as both currency and connection. The two met within a global network of musicians funding their way through shared songs, carrying only what they could as they traded melodies and stories across the miles. Playing for hours at a time on the street demanded a repertoire that could hold attention and sustain emotion, drawing them deep into traditional material and the discipline of close harmony. Over time, the songs became a common language, connecting what came before with the music they were making together.
Building on their JUNO-nominated album Narrow Line (2022), Reunion reflects a world coming apart in plain sight, tracing fractured communities, the erosion of shared ground, and the growing awareness that the systems we were taught to trust no longer hold or deliver the promises they were meant to keep. The songs don’t preach or prescribe; they reflect, holding up a mirror and leaving space for something else to take shape.
Recorded just outside Nashville in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Reunion features subtle contributions from bassist Paul Kowert (Gillian Welch & David Rawlings) and others, adding depth without pulling focus from the record’s acoustic core. At its heart, Mama’s Broke remains what it has always been: two voices, intertwined, both fragile and enduring. Reunion asks what it means to make something that lasts: not a place you’re from, or even a place you return to, but what you make together, and how long it lasts, if you tend to it.
Mama’s Broke are touring their new album in North America and Europe throughout 2026 and 2027.
Coco Montoya at Unit B
Coco Montoya has been at the top of the blues game for a reason—searing guitar, powerhouse vocals, and a sound that refuses to sit still. This is blues with bite.
The Rememberers
MAMA'S BROKE
For more than a decade, Mama’s Broke, the Canadian duo of Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have forged a style carried across landscapes rather than tied to one. Their forthcoming 12-song LP Reunion, out August 28 via Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group, follows years in near-constant motion, bringing their folk-without-borders approach to small clubs, DIY spaces, and everywhere in between. Winners of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year for their 2017 debut Count the Wicked, their music is rooted in long days playing for passing crowds and traveling by foot, as well as in the deep wells of folk lineage they’ve tapped into across Eastern Canada, Appalachia, Ireland, and beyond. Their sound doesn’t belong to any one place so much as it passes through them, grounded in the traditions that shaped it.
That foundation was built long before stages and studio sessions, in traveling communities where music functioned as both currency and connection. The two met within a global network of musicians funding their way through shared songs, carrying only what they could as they traded melodies and stories across the miles. Playing for hours at a time on the street demanded a repertoire that could hold attention and sustain emotion, drawing them deep into traditional material and the discipline of close harmony. Over time, the songs became a common language, connecting what came before with the music they were making together.
Building on their JUNO-nominated album Narrow Line (2022), Reunion reflects a world coming apart in plain sight, tracing fractured communities, the erosion of shared ground, and the growing awareness that the systems we were taught to trust no longer hold or deliver the promises they were meant to keep. The songs don’t preach or prescribe; they reflect, holding up a mirror and leaving space for something else to take shape.
Recorded just outside Nashville in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Reunion features subtle contributions from bassist Paul Kowert (Gillian Welch & David Rawlings) and others, adding depth without pulling focus from the record’s acoustic core. At its heart, Mama’s Broke remains what it has always been: two voices, intertwined, both fragile and enduring. Reunion asks what it means to make something that lasts: not a place you’re from, or even a place you return to, but what you make together, and how long it lasts, if you tend to it.
Mama’s Broke are touring their new album in North America and Europe throughout 2026 and 2027.
LP LIVE at the Bridge
LP
All Is Not Lost Tour
October 11, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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LP
When you know, you know. You know exactly what LP means when she sings. Without the limits of genre, the multi platinum singer-songwriter, with more than +2 billion streams to her name, has created a powerful sound and devoted following all her own. LP’s YouTube channel currently receives more than 2.4 million views a day and her songs are streamed upwards of 2 million times a day around the world. Her soulful lyrics can reveal an intimate truth in one breath and swaggerly flip the middle finger the next. Her songs can extend to fans a seductive invitation or deliver a deep sense of purpose that lingers in your thoughts and feelings. Either way, LP has a rarity of character that consistently relates to audiences without filter or judgment. With each record release she builds on a body of work that is full of complexity, truth and self-discovery.
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TICKETS
$42.50–$47.50
MEMBER + ARTIST PRE-SALE: Mon, May 4, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
SPOTIFY PRE-SALE: Thurs, May 7, 10 am.
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 8, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING CO.
SEATING: Standing room only unless specifically noted otherwise.
ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.
PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $23 at the end of Fire Place.
ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Outside food is okay, no outside drinks. Food trucks on site.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Artful Soul Open Studio
Artful Soul's "Open Studio Night" is a gathering of Santa Fe creatives. One Night Per Month: Usually the first Monday of the month.
Together we unite, to make art, collaborate, share ideas, inspire each other, critique each other's work, offer support and keep our creative fires alive.
The joy of these gatherings is in the synergy created when artists get together. We all work on our own art, sometimes in silence and sometimes sharing and talking.
We oftentimes ask each other for feedback and learn many things about each other’s processes.
There's NO instruction at our Open Studio.
Basic equipment and supplies are included for use such as, easels, paint brushes, aprons, water buckets, paper towels and palette knives.
Many participants bring their own art and materials, however, if you'd like to purchase and use Artful Soul's art supplies they are available..
-Acrylic Paint $5
-11 x 14 Stretched Canvas $5
AGAIN...THERE'S NO INSTRUCTION AT OUR OPEN STUDIO NIGHT, JUST ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER.5-9 PM / $5.00Click below to reserve your space. We are limited to 12 Participants, so we suggest you reserve your spot in advance.https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php...
WILD PINK
WILD PINK
Wild Pink’s new album Dulling The Horns finds frontman John Ross rebuilding after cancer, burnout, and years of emotional upheaval. Once known for sweeping synth-Americana and polished production, the band strips things back here, recording live and embracing a rawer, rough-edged sound inspired by classic rock and Crazy Horse-style grit. Across songs full of fragmented observations, dark humor, anxiety, and personal reflection, Ross wrestles with aging, fatherhood, mortality, and the exhausting cycle of the music industry while searching for renewed meaning and creative fire. The result is Wild Pink’s loosest, loudest, and most visceral album yet — a messy but vital reclamation of purpose that ultimately lands on a hard-earned philosophy: keep moving forward, even without clear answers.
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TICKETS
$20 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $25 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Thurs, May 28, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 29, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: THE MARIGOLD ROOM
SEATING: Limited
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PARKING: Yes, overflow parking in the gravel lot next door
ADA: Yes, please speak with a TMR representative
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Zach Bellas
Zach Bellas is the name of the band. And they truly are a band. A three-piece national touring alternative rock powerhouse with a catalog of incredible music and an undeniably brilliant live show.
Slightly psychedelic and punk adjacent, their sound is a delicious mirepoix of the great rock bands of the past. Strong 70’s and early 90’s classic rock influences can be felt throughout mixed with blues, reggae, country, jazz, and a variety of latin music influences - all marry together to make a distinctly unique, but also instantly familiar experience that fans adore.
While originally rooted in the Washington, DC area and now located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the band really took shape during their formative years in Baltimore, Maryland. With Tom McAteer on drums, Kyle Hadley on bass and backing vocals, and Zach Bellas on lead vocals and guitar - the band had an unfortunate start.
After spending the better part of 2019 recording two albums at the same time and planning two full nationwide tours totaling almost 200 shows, the band was forced on hiatus by the Covid 19 pandemic in 2020. Over the next couple years, the group slowly eked out a few singles, a short ep, and scrapped together tours with whatever venues were able to open at the time.
As things opened back up, the band went back into full force. They released a full-length album called No Questions No Answers to great acclaim followed by their greatest work to date - a single named ‘One More Show’ - to immensely positive response from both fans and in the press, which was immediately followed by another winner, the hit song ‘Congratulations’
Now back in a very solid rhythm, 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year ever for the band. They have a new full-length album in the works that they are recording in Wilmington, NC and performing live as much as possible.
Zach Bellas is sponsored by PRS Guitars, 1710 Percussion, and Collision Drumsticks
Devon Gilfillian
Devon Gilfillian
Time Will Tell Tour
October 14, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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DEVON GILFILLIAN
Forged through the extreme highs and lows that come with living, Time Will Tell is the album that Devon Gilfillian has been preparing to make his entire life. His third studio album was recorded in Nashville's legendary RCA Studio A, live to tape on varispeed, with mostly single vocal takes.
Gilfillian wrote and produced with a mighty team including longtime drummer and friend Jonathan Smalt and Neal H Pogue (Tyler the Creator, OutKast) as executive producer. Gilfillian carries soul track to track through a sonic journey of rock, funk, and country elements, magnetically vulnerable about his own failure and frailty.
No end is ever easy, and what else is there in life than to go through? To get to where we're going, we've got to suffer a little. Time Will Tell is the sound of Gilfillian doing just that while realizing what a blessing it is to be here at all.
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TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
PRE-SALE: Wed, May 13, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 15, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
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Opera Dinner
Join us for a special evening with award winning soprano - Amy Owens this Thursday at 6pm!
Join us also on October 15 & December 17
Eldorado Hotel & Spa is proud to partner with award-winning soprano Amy Owens for an exclusive series of operatic dining experiences featuring a chef-curated wine dinner menu. Enjoy welcome cocktails at 6pm and dinner starts at 6:30pm. View dinner menu below.
FIRST COURSE
TUNA TARTARE
Cucumber | Avocado | Toasted Chili Oil
Capers | Shallot | Blue Corn Chips
Solymargarita
Lalo Tequila Blanco, Aloe
Pineapple, Lime, Salt Air
SECOND COURSE
SOLYMAR CAESAR
Little Gem Romaine | Parmigiano Reggiano | Anchovy
Caramelized Lemon | Paprika Grilled Shrimp | Romesco
Feudi Di San Gregorio
Falanghina del Sannio DOC, 2024, Campania, Italy
THIRD COURSE
SURF & TURF
Seared Scallop | Roasted Cauliflower
Brown Butter | Toasted Pine Nuts
Filet Mignon | Carrots | Ancho Demi-Glace
Sea Smoke Botella, Pinot Noir, 2024
Santa Rita Hills, California
FOURTH COURSE
OLIVE OIL BUNDT CAKE
Chantilly Cream | Seasonal Berries
Far Niente Dolce, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
and Sémillon, Napa Valley, California
Get tickets: https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/463652?tc=hmt
PC: Karsten Staiger
MAKE UP BLOW OUT SALE
Annual Makeup Blowout Sale in Santa Fe, NM!
FREE Eyeshadow when you arrive!
Join us only this weekend for our HUGE annual sale on makeup, skincare, hair care, and more in 2026! When: Oct 16th -Oct 18th, 2026
Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: 3347 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507. At Courtyard by Marriott Santa Fe.For more info & a FREE GIFT https://events.themakeupblowout.com/events/santa-fe-nm-2026/ Don’t miss out on up to 75% OFF!
Free Entrance Kids Welcome
Cash & Cards AcceptedMark your calendars for this exciting annual event and grab your FREE Eyeshadow!#AnnualMakeupBlowout2026 #BeautyDeals
_____________ ¡Venta Anual de Maquillaje en Santa Fe, NM!
¡Sombra de Ojos GRATIS cuando llegues!
¡Únete a nosotros ESTE fin de semana para nuestra GRAN venta anual de maquillaje, cuidado de la piel, cuidado del cabello y más en 2026! Cuándo: 16 de octubre - 18 de octubre de 2026
Horas: 10 AM - 5 PM
Dónde: 3347 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507. At Courtyard by Marriott Santa Fe.Para más información y un REGALO GRATIS haga clic aquí:
https://events.themakeupblowout.com/.../san.../index-es.html ¡No te pierdas hasta 75% de DESCUENTO!
Entrada gratis
Niños bienvenidos
Se aceptan efectivo y tarjetas¡Marca tu calendario para este emocionante evento anual y consigue tu Sombra de Ojos GRATIS! #VentaAnualDeMaquillaje2026 #OfertasDeBelleza
Zia Rising: The 47th State
President Taft proclaimed New Mexico the 47th state of the Union on January 5, 1912. When our final territorial governor got the big news, his 16-year-old daughter proudly raised a brand-new 47-star flag over the State Capitol in Santa Fe—and church bells rang out in celebration.
We were one of the last states to join the contiguous United States—even though we were home to the country’s first European settlements and its oldest known civilizations. The quest for statehood lasted 62 years, and in that pivotal time New Mexico learned to govern itself—and set out to prove itself to the world.
First, we had to Americanize, and to give back to the nation that was finally welcoming us in. We heeded the call, and by 1912 this was a bustling, well-developed place with law and order, major mining, timber, and sheep industries, and public schools and universities…with more improvements on the way. Good roads were linking farm communities to cities, and irrigation projects were laying the groundwork for grand agricultural efforts. Thanks to improved communication and vigorous efforts to sell New Mexico’s resources, people started coming to visit. Some even built new lives here.
Our state needed new symbols to define us—like our iconic flag, with its sacred Zia sun symbol. You’ll see designs for our very first flags, along with a one-of-a-kind state seal made from everyday hardware and the piano used to compose O, Fair New Mexico, our first state song.
So, let’s join Felipe Maximiliano Chacón, the New Mexican Bard, and shout: “Long live the state of New Mexico!”
Tyler Ballgame
Tyler Ballgame
October 18, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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TYLER BALLGAME
Tyler Ballgame was born from the concept of radical presence in expression—the idea that each live performance is an opportunity to transcend the ordinary digital world, and surrender to the magic of a truly human experience. With a vibrant blend of alternative indie pop, Tyler's sound evokes a sense of nostalgia, joy, and classic song-craft. Now, he's gearing up to release his debut full-length album, “For The First Time, Again,” produced by longtime collaborators Jonathan Rado and Ryan Pollie. Grounded in this ethos of presence, Tyler's music is built on strong melodic hooks and draws subtle inspiration from the classic songwriting of the '60s and '70s.
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TICKETS
$20 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $25 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Tues, Apr 7, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Thurs, Apr 9, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
American Planning Association
We're thrilled to announce that we'll be holding the 2026 New Mexico Chapter APA Conference in Santa Fe on October 19th through 21st!
We'll have more information on location details as we get closer to October.Registration is now available. Early bird registration is available until August 1! https://www.eventbrite.com/.../planning-close-to-home...https://newmexico.planning.org/Conference
Sessions - You can start submitting your session proposals now as a solo presenter, with a group, or if you are open to collaboration.
Submit your proposal by August 3rd: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd1wa9b7k9e8M.../viewform
Want to nominate a colleague or community leader for an award at the conference?
Complete the nomination form by August 15th: https://form.jotform.com/261536652774061
Ax and the Hatchmen
Ax and the Hatchetmen
The Late Checkout Tour 2026
October 23, 2026 • 8:30 pm
DOORS 8:00pm • All Ages
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AX AND THE HACHETMEN
Check out was hours ago, but Ax and the Hatchetmen aren’t leaving. The indie rock six piece, fronted by Axel Ellis, hit the road this fall for the “Late Check Out Tour” — a coast to coast run bringing their sunburnt guitars and jangly tunes to the masses. What started in high school hallways outside Chicago has grown into a band with millions of listeners, diehard fans, and nearly a decade of life on the road.
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TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
MEMBER + ARTIST PRE-SALE: Wed, May 20, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 22, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact Meow Wolf: 1-866-636-9969 or online here.
VIP INFO
SO MUCH TO TELL YOU VIP EXPEREIENCE: $100 + FEES
- One (1) general admission ticket
- Pre-show meet & greet and photo opportunity with Ax and the Hachetmen
- Exclusive access to a pre-show set
- Commemorative VIP laminate and lanyard, signed by Ax and the band
- Early entry into the venue
- Prioirty merchandise shopping before doors open to the public
VENUE: MEOW WOLF
SEATING: Standing room only
ADA: Please email help@meowwolf.com in advance for ADA accommdations.
PARKING: Yes, at the venue
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PROHIBITED ITEMS: Meow Wolf recommends leaving the following items in your car or securing them in a locker. Please review their Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards
-Professional recording equipment
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
GRAND "French Opera Festival"
Opera West invites you to mark October 24 and 25 on your calendars for the Grand French Festival, a spectacular presentation of cherished opera excerpts from Carmen, Samson et Dalilah, Les Contes de Hoffmann, Lakme, Werther, and more!!!
Tickets will be available beginning August 1,2026 www.operawest.org
Chris Duarte
To classify Chris Duarte simply as a blues man is an understatement.
His explosive guitar work, soulful vocals, and high-energy live shows have earned him a devoted following around the world. In his own words, “rockin’ blues” or “punk blues” describes him best — and once you hear him play, it all makes sense.
Katie Pruitt
Katie Pruitt
Fools for the Fleeting Tour
October 24, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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KATIE PRUITT
Less than a decade into her career, Katie Pruitt has cemented her status as an essential artist who helps us make sense of modern life and uncover meaningful ways of moving through it. Since the arrival of her critically celebrated full-debut Expectations (a 2020 LP that earned her an Emerging Artist of the Year nomination from the Americana Music Association), the Georgia-bred singer/songwriter/guitarist has assembled an acclaimed body of work exploring questions both existential and intimate (e.g., identity, self-acceptance, the quiet courage of living truthfully). On her new album Fools for the Fleeting, the Nashville-based musician reckons with the impermanence inherent to being human, shifting between poetic observation and confessional storytelling as she confronts such complex matters as ecological anxiety, love’s intrinsic fragility, and the profound isolation normalized by our increasingly digitized existence.
Her third full-length and follow-up to 2024’s Mantras, Fools for the Fleeting emerged from Pruitt’s vision of creating an album that feels “rooted to the earth”—a concept closely tied to the LP’s underlying theme of nature as a mirror for our inner lives. A prime showcase for her warm and soulful voice, the 10-song set centers on a powerful yet intentional form of Americana/indie-rock, steeped in acoustic instrumentation and the beautifully imperfect friction of live performance, courtesy of musicians like Juan Solorzano (a guitarist known for his work with Ruston Kelly and Parker Millsap) and Aksel Coe (a drummer who’s played with Ella Langley and Sierra Ferrell). As Pruitt’s most outward-reaching and philosophically rich work to date, the result is a luminous meditation on transience and grief, connection as survival, and the transformative power of presence and surrender.
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TICKETS
$25 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $30 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Tues, Jun 16, 10 am
PUBLIC SALE: Wed, Jun 17, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: This is a seated show, seats are first-come, first-served.
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
The Sinseers
Thee Sinseers
w/ The Charities
Love Stories Tour
October 24, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 7:00pm • All Ages
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THEE SINSEERS
Fronted by bandleader and son of East Los Angeles Joey Quiñones, Thee Sinseers have quietly chipped away at the sounds of R&B and soul since forming in 2019, bringing together their interpretation of music through an unmistakable modern lens. On their new Colemine Records release, 'Love Stories', one thing becomes abundantly clear: this is not an LP that explores a neat and tidy love story. It's interested in everything that comes before it, after it, and in spite of it. The band leaned into earthier instrumentation — standup bass, guitars run through amplifiers for a warmer sixties-adjacent tone. It's that cross-genre thinking that Quiñones sees as the record's defining quality. The band sought to capture the highs and lows of romantic relationships while expanding the frame to include the familial, the complicated, and the unresolved. Like an unsent love letter finally delivered, 'Love Stories' carries the weight of everything that was felt but never quite said.
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TICKETS
$32–$53 + fees
MEMBER + ARTIST PRE-SALE: Thurs, May 14, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!.
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 15, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SEATING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PARKING: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your checkout
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of your accommodations prior to the show
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Julian Lang Quartet
TICKETS: $40–$67 plus fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Jan 21, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jan 23, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SEATING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PARKING: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your checkout
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of your accommodations prior to the show
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
JULIAN LAGE QUARTET
Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians” (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility.
In the waning days of 2024, Lage began what he calls a writing sprint. Lage has long been prolific: In the three decades since the documentary Jules at Eight identified him as a prodigy, Lage has made a dozen records with his own bands and duos, and three times that many with leading lights of his artistic orbit, like John Zorn, Gary Burton, and Charles Lloyd. But Lage was preparing for a four-day residency at SFJAZZ, plus the premiere of a new quartet of old collaborators and friends who had strangely never recorded together: Lage with steadfast bassist Jorge Roeder, dynamic drummer Kenny Wollesen, and vaunted keyboardist John Medeski. As he thought about their qualities as players and hypothesized about how they might interact, he set a timer for 20 minutes, wrote a tune, recorded it once, and then began again.
Lage called one particular tune he loved during that sprint, “Storyville.” It’s quick, flickering riff felt like an invitation for conversation, exactly the kind of thing he hopes to find in such a sprint. “My dream with composing, really, is to have something to talk about once we’re together,” he says. “It’s not the end-all, be-all.” Hearing what the quartet created with the piece in the studio is like watching a pot of water boil and observing not the chaos but the order, the way every molecule is pushing against the other with purpose.
That is the spirit of Scenes from Above, Lage’s second full-length album with the producer Joe Henry and his first with this striking quartet. Where 2024’s Speak to Me was Lage’s grand statement as an improvising bandleader capable of helming a relatively large ensemble through a diverse set of tunes, Scenes from Above is about being a band member himself, about Lage exploring the tunes he has written with a crew he has built with that entirely in mind. Its nine tracks frame a brilliantly open experience, with four astounding players giving and taking space in equal measure as they explore these songs in one space, in real time.
DJ Future Babel
DJ Future BabelLive on the Patio Stage-----Tuesday October 27, 2026 • 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Bar & restaurant opens at 4pm
FREE 21+ with valid ID (under 21 admitted only if accompanied by parent or adult legal guardian)-----
Future Babel is back for a special DJ set on the Tumbleroot patio.
Experience a hand-picked mix of killer hits and obscure cuts — favorite songs and inspirations pulled straight from his digital crates. Grab a drink and settle in from 5-8pm. Free.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Tickets https://tinyurl.com/ydnyfjf5 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Santa Fe. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at Scottish Rite Masonic Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.General Info
Venue: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zoneTentative Program
• Everywhere
• Gypsy
• You Make Loving Fun
• Never Going Back Again
• Don't Stop
• Gold Dust Woman
• Go Your Own Way
• Landslide
• Songbird
• Rhiannon
• The ChainPerformers
• String Quartet Please share this event with your friends!
Una Mas y La Cha Cha Halloween Edition!!!!
The members and music of Una Mas y La ChaCha reflect the diversity of Santa Fe – the Indigenous, the descendants of Spanish and Mexican families and multigenerational Anglos residents; and cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70’s Chicano funk and eclectic covers with the band’s unique spin that they call Northern New Mexico soul music.
With a rock-solid rhythm section featuring bassist Brian Shannon, percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez supporting the soaring leads of guitarist and band founder D’Santi Nava, and the soulful vocals of Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero, Una Mas can deliver an intimate performance in a cozy venue that draws in the listener to rocking out before a crowd of thousands at large public events.
An Una Mas show is a night of passion and heritage that has crowds clearing out a dance space for a set of songs by Selena, listening respectfully to a hymn for Quetzalcoatl, or gazing in rapt attention as Nava, “el Brujo,” furiously works the fretboard. To hear Una Mas y la Cha Cha is to be present in a moment that weaves threads of time, genres, and peoples.
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Buena Vista Social Club
BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRANOV 11 | THE LENSIC
The world's foremost Cuban music repertory ensemble.
Led by virtuoso violinist Rolando Morejón Reyes, featuring musicians from the original Buena Vista Social Club, Celia Cruz's band, AfroCuban All Stars, and more.
The biggest-selling and best-known Cuban music project in history, live in Santa Fe.Tickets on sale NOW at lensic.org
Company
Through a series of vignettes, Company showcases the joys and struggles of relationships, marriage, and singledom, forcing the 35 year old and single Robert (or Bobbie) to confront their own reluctance to commit and the meaning of being alive. The show, a trailblazer of the modern-comedy musical, uses a non-linear concept structure rather than a traditional plot.
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Book By: George Furth
Music By: Stephen Sondheim
Director: Anna Hogan
RUNTIME: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes with a 15 Minute intermission
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm
Please note that there is no Matinee Performance on November 21st
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
November 19th & 20th – 7:30 pm: Pay-What-You-Will Previews
November 21st – 7:30 pm: Opening Night Performance
Artistic and Production Team
DirectorAnna Hogan
Handel's Messiah
Roberto Minczuk conductorHannah Stephens sopranoOlga Flores mezzo-sopranoJohn Tiranno tenorMichael Hix bass-baritoneNew Mexico Philharmonic ChorusSharee Gariety chorus conductor
Celebrate the holiday season with the world’s most beloved sacred symphonic work: Handel’s Messiah. Experience an intimate performance by the New Mexico Philharmonic—conducted by Music Director Roberto Minczuk and featuring a stellar cast: Hannah Stephens (soprano), Olga Flores (mezzo-soprano), John Tiranno (tenor), Michael Hix (bass-baritone), and the New Mexico Philharmonic Chorus. A transcendent tour de force—Handel’s masterwork the way it was meant to be!
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Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m.First Presbyterian Church215 Locust St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102
Home Alone in Concert
Home Alone – In Concert
Friday, December 18, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by New Mexico Philharmonic. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox
Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Holiday Pops
Holiday Pops
Saturday, December 19, 2026 / 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the spirit of the season with the New Mexico Philharmonic’s Holiday Pops, a radiant evening of music, joy, and togetherness.
Filled with festive favorites, heartwarming melodies, and sparkling holiday cheer, this beloved annual tradition brings the community together for an unforgettable celebration of the season.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, Holiday Pops captures the magic, wonder, and warmth of the holidays.
Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Company
Through a series of vignettes, Company showcases the joys and struggles of relationships, marriage, and singledom, forcing the 35 year old and single Robert (or Bobbie) to confront their own reluctance to commit and the meaning of being alive. The show, a trailblazer of the modern-comedy musical, uses a non-linear concept structure rather than a traditional plot.
Tchaikovsky’s Towering Concerto No. 1
Tchaikovsky’s Towering Concerto No. 1
Saturday, January 16, 2027 / 6:00 p.m.
Roberto Minczuk Music DirectorAlexander Gavrylyuk piano
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
The NMPhil brings together masterpieces that showcase the orchestra at its most expressive.
Pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk takes center stage for Tchaikovsky’s formidable Piano Concerto No. 1. And the concert concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, celebrated for its rhythmic vitality and driving energy.
Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106
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How to Train Your Dragon - In Convert
How to Train Your Dragon – In Concert
Friday, April 2, 2027 / 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 3, 2027 / 2 p.m.
When a young Viking defies tradition and befriends a ferocious dragon, together they must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Experience this captivating film in HD, with its thrilling musical score performed live to picture!
© [2026] DWA LLC. All Rights Reserved
Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106
Brahms X Radiohead
Brahms X Radiohead
Friday, May 7, 2027 / 8:00 p.m.
Brahms X Radiohead is an epic symphonic synthesis of Radiohead’s album OK Computer and the Brahms First Symphony, composed for full symphony orchestra and three solo vocalists. The piece offers a reimagined experience of each work by seeing it through the lens of the other, exploring the explosive tension and deep pathos they have in common.
Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106
Monsieur Periné Santa Fe Summer Scene
Monsieur Periné
w/ Christina Gomez y Los Cuates
August 10, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by The Agency
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MONSIEUR PERINÉ
Monsieur Periné is a musical laboratory led by Catalina García and Santiago Prieto Sarabia, both born and raised in Colombia. Their unique and eclectic proposal blends genres such as pop, jazz, and swing with Latin American sounds like guaracha, salsa, cumbia, and bolero, always exploring new ways of speaking about the world, love, and freedom.
Since their debut album in 2012, they’re received major international recognition, which was solidified with their 2015 album Caja de Música, which earned them the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist. They’ve since swept international festivals, earned even more Grammys, and released three more albums to critical acclaim.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
The Cybertonic Spree with Spaceman Bob
More than meets the eye, The Cybertronic Spree have landed on Earth with one mission: to party like it's 1986. This high-energy band of Transformers delivers an unforgettable mix of rock, nostalgia, and pure fun that has won fans across the galaxy.
Bob Fox - Original Works
Bob Fox ~ All Original Works!
With Jazz Masters Robby Beasley - Trumpet, Alex Murzyn - Saxophone, Gordy Johnson - Bass, Arnaldo Acosta - Drums
August 9, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • All AgesTickets: General Admission $20, Senior 65+ Discount, 18 and under Free - https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/463893See You There!
El Agua es Vida
El Agua es Vida (Water is Life) is an evening of theater, dance, live music, and visual art created and performed by Moving Arts students and a cast of intergenerational performers.
Centered on water as a living thread through New Mexican land, culture, and community, the performance honors the generations who have fought to protect it.
Through their work, these young artists bring New Mexico’s acequia traditions to the Lensic stage. For many of these students, Moving Arts is a second home, a place to explore, create, and find their voice alongside working artists and dedicated mentors.
Preparing for a performance at the Lensic brings high stakes: rigorous rehearsals, long hours of collaboration, and the pressure and pride of stepping onto one of New Mexico’s most respected stages. Alongside the choreography and music, students are also creating original visual art that deepens the storytelling and transforms the stage into a living expression of their ideas and heritage.
More than a performance, this event is an opportunity for young people to connect with their culture, build confidence, and take pride in where they come from. El Agua es Vida celebrates stories of resilience and belonging, shaped into interdisciplinary expression by young people with powerful voices and real stories to tell.
Don’t miss this celebration of culture, art, and the next generation of New Mexican storytellers along with a sneak peek at an upcoming documentary featuring Moving Arts.
5th Annual Rock to End Alzheimer's Disease
Home Instead Presents the 5th Annual Rock to End Alzheimer's
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, community, and purpose at the 5th Annual Rock to End Alzheimer's!
All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association and Life Circle Adult Day Center, helping provide support, education, advocacy, and care for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Santa Fe Brewing Co. Headquarters
35 Fire Place, Santa Fe, NM
Live Music Featuring:
• Big Suitcase
• Nos Tres (featuring members of Nosotros)
• Alter Apex
• Martha Reich
Event Highlights:
• Local vendors
• Silent auction
• Door prizes & giveaways
• Great food, drinks, and community spirit
Admission:
Suggested donation: $20 at the door
$40 donation includes a limited-edition 5th Annual Rock to End Alzheimer's commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last)
No advance ticket sales. Donations will be accepted at the event.
Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and your love of live music as we celebrate five years of making a difference together. Let's rock for a reason and continue supporting local organizations serving those affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Festival of Song: Lucy Crowe & Josh Lovell
FESTIVAL OF SONG: LUCY CROWE & JOSH LOVELL
This year, the Lensic is excited to present the Festival Song, a series of three recitals featuring some of the stunning young vocalists engaged in the Santa Fe Opera’s 2026 season, held at the First Presbyterian Church. Conductor, pianist, and Santa Fe Opera’s Head of Music Staff Robert Tweten leads the performances.
Widely regarded as one of the most versatile and respected singers of her generation, soprano Lucy Crowe was awarded an OBE in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honors. Equally at home in opera, concert, and recital, Lucy appears regularly with many of the world’s leading opera houses, orchestras, and conductors.
Tenor Josh Lovell is quickly gaining notoriety in the world’s most prestigious houses. An incredibly versatile artist, his repertoire spans the Baroque to Romantic periods, as well as modern works of the 20th century.
SERIES SPONSORS
Gina Browning & Joe Illick, and Bruce Donnell
Whitehawk Antique Indian and Ethnographic Art Show
The Whitehawk Antique Indian and Ethnographic Art Show returns to Santa Fe August 6th - 9th!
For over 48 years Whitehawk shows has brought together some of the best collections of North American Antiquities and Ethnographic Art from around the world. This year's event is no exception with over 130 Exhibitors featuring textiles, pottery, jewelry, beadwork, woodcarving and much more!
This show is also a unique opportunity to learn about how and when the art was created, materials and techniques selected by the artisan and how their creations align with history and tradition.
Included with Admission to the 2026 Whitehawk Antique Indian and Ethnographic Art show are two fabulous Special Exhibits.
The First Moderns. This show brings together a one-of-a-kind collection of extraordinary Germantown weavings demonstrating that the Navajos created the first examples of modern art in the Americas.
And
Heritage: A Legacy of Tradition - An extraordinary selection of Australian Aboriginal Art, presented by the Hollow Collection, featuring art represents more than 60,000 years of the world’s longest continuous culture.
We look forward to seeing you there! Tickets available now.
General Daily Admission - $18 plus fees
Run-of Show - $25 plus fees
Mimosas and a Masterpiece
Dive into the minimalist beauty of the Southwest as you get inspired by the legendary Georgia O’Keeffe. You’ll explore the relationship between form, scale, and the natural world while painting “Red Hills and Pedernal.”
This class focuses on the power of simplicity, teaching you how to use clean lines and gradients of color to evoke the subtlety of desert landscape.
Santa Fe artists Laura Tarnoff and Mickey Bond will guide you step-by-step through the process of blending earthy ochres and deep reds to create soft, undulating hills. You’ll learn how to define the sharp, flat-topped silhouette of the Pedernal and use light to create a sense of infinite space and stillness on your canvas.
No experience needed. All materials are provided, along with mimosas and light snacks. You’re also welcome to bring your favorite beverage or treat.
Artful Soul Creative Experiences is located on the ground floor in the back of the Santa Fe Village Mall. 227 Don Gaspar Ave Santa Fe, NM 87501. There is no public parking at our location. Park on the street or the Water Street Parking lot.
All materials included.
Limited to 12 participants
Due to our limited class size tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
"We guide your process to free your creativity."
Fiesta Council Visits Cristo Rey Church
Join Don Diego de Vargas, su Cuadrilla, La Reina de La Fiesta de Santa Fe™, and the Royal Court throughout the summer as they make visits to local parishes to celebrate mass with La Pelegrina.
The Santa Fe Fiesta Council, La Cofradia de La Conquistadora and Los Caballeros de Vargas participate in these community visits.
We look forward to meeting you!
Family Day at O'Keeffe Museum
Join the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum on the Second Sunday of every month for Family Day! On Family Day, admission is free for participants and for New Mexico residents. Family Day is a free event offered in partnership with the Santa Fe Children's Museum and the Santa Fe Public Library visitors of all ages together through hands-on artmaking, storytelling, and creative activities.Learn more → gokm.org/events/?_event_type=family-day
SUNDAY JUNE 14,
SUNDAY JULY 12
SUNDAY AUGUST 9
John Rangel Quintet
An unforgettable night of jazz is coming to Dave’s Jazz Bistro
Join us Saturday, August 8 at 6:30 PM for the John Rangel Quintet.
Led by pianist, composer, and DJB Jazz Curator John Rangel, this special performance will premiere original compositions ahead of the group’s upcoming album release. Expect expressive improvisation, incredible musical chemistry, and an intimate close-listening experience featuring some of today’s outstanding jazz artists.
The evening also includes a beautifully curated three-course dinner by the Santa Fe School of Cooking for a truly memorable night of music and cuisine.
Seats are limited. We look forward to welcoming you. Our Evening Includes a Three-Course Gourmet Dinner
First Course
Classic Wedge Salad
House-made chunky blue cheese dressing, smoked bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles.
Entrée (Choose One)
Individual Beef Wellington
Filet mignon with mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, puff pastry, port wine reduction, mashed potatoes, and arugula salad.
Barramundi Oscar
Pan-seared barramundi topped with lump crab, asparagus, and creamy Hollandaise.
Mushroom Bourguignon (Vegetarian)
Wild mushrooms braised in Pinot Noir with pearl onions and herbs, served over creamy polenta with asparagus.
Dessert
Lemon & Raspberry Baked Alaska
A refreshing finale of lemon sorbet, raspberry jam, buttery pound cake, and toasted meringue.
Casino Royale Fundraiser
Step into a world of sophistication, intrigue, and high-stakes glamour at the 2026 Casino Royale Gala benefiting the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
5:30 PM
An unforgettable evening awaits—where elegance meets excitement and every detail is designed to dazzle. Inspired by the timeless allure of James Bond, guests will enjoy an atmosphere of refined luxury, thrilling entertainment, and meaningful philanthropy.
Sip, savor, and celebrate alongside fellow supporters as we come together to advance exceptional care in our community. From the first toast to the final moment, this will be a night to remember.
Attire: Black tie, with a touch of Bond-inspired flair encouraged
Your attendance helps the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation continue its mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care to those who need it most across Santa Fe and beyond.
Plant Swap - The Joy of Plants
Note: this event is advertised in multiple places.
Expect between 30 to 60 participants depending on time of year.
Southside Library Café Room
All ages welcome.
Drop off plants you no longer want, and try your hand at something new. Or just come meet new friends and talk about plants! Planting supplies and books also welcome.
The swap style is free-for-all, meaning all available plants and items are placed on the central tables, and anyone is free to grab what they like. You do not need to bring a plant to take a plant, we always have extras.
Individuals are free to arrange more direct trades, but the moderators do not offer any assistance in organizing such trades. Be sure to keep plants that are not up for grabs on the counters on the outside edges of the room so they are not taken by accident.
Please note a few rules while at library swaps:
No sick or infected plants
No essential oils
No vending
Gonzalo Live at Tumbleroot
Gonzalo was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He has earned his place in New Mexico Music due to astonishing hits from his first CD, “Adolorido,” released in 2001.
His second CD, “Mil Copas,” was released in 2002 and surpassed the sales of his first CD. In 2003, he released a Cumbia single that brought to the New Mexico Music scene his most popular song, “Sin Sal Ni Limon.” Gonzalo released a Greatest Hits CD in April of 2010.
Gonzalo has received 6 Los 15 Grandes De Nuevo Mexico Awards and 24 New Mexico Hispano Music Awards.
He owns and operates the music production company, The New Mexico Music Factory, located in Taos.
Sax Synergy
Two Titans of the Saxophone in one night! Alex Murzyn, Santa Fe, NM and Tim Lin, Brooklyn, NY
Backed by favorite local players!
Alex Murzyn has been playing saxophone in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past thirty years. Alex's music stems from traditional and contemporary jazz, soul, rock, funk, and Latin.
As a performer, he has appeared alongside many accomplished artists as an in demand sideman.
Tim Lin is a saxophonist currently based in New York City. He stays busy recording albums, performing, and practicing. His interests lie in being a student of the music and immersing himself in the language of bebop and modern jazz.
Come and enjoy this Sax Synergy @ Paradiso,
Friday, August 7, 7:30pm.
Doors at 7pm.
Tickets at https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/463430 or at the door
General admission $20, Seniors 65+ $15, 18 and under - free
El Brujo Trio
Some music entertains.
This music summons.
El Brujo Trio brings their haunting Nuevo Flamenco to Social Kitchen, two guitars and the pulse of cajón creating original compositions that move between fire, rhythm, and reflection.
Step into an evening where sound becomes atmosphere and every note tells a story.
Wonderful Fantastic Hip Hop Festival
WONDERFUL FANTASTIC HIP HOP FESTIVAL
Hip hop don’t stop! Our annual celebration of hip hop culture is back in full form. We’re bringing you MCs, DJs, dancers, writers, a fashion show, murals being painted in real time, vendors, the best after party, and more. Legendary international performers and local talent share the day, presenting high-level artistry that’s deeply community-rooted. The festival celebrates the depth, creativity, beauty, and impact of hip hop culture.
Heading to the stage are three acts who helped define hip hops golden era: Souls of Mischief, Brother Ali, and Slum Village represent the best of the coasts and the heartland, uniting jazz-drenched West Coast boom-bap, soulful Midwest production, and Brother Ali's raw, confessional lyricism for a night that celebrates everything hip-hop has always done best.
VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria for your ice cream needs. Food vendors will also be on site.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 9 pm during all Summer Scene Plaza concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down
The Wonderful Fantastic
This is going to be a Hip-Hop show unlike any other the city different has ever seen.
Raashan Ahmad’s: Wonderful Fantastic Hip-Hop Festival with LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
Souls of Mischief
Brother Ali
Slum Village
Studio 284 Showcase along with DJ Ride
Guest Set by DJ Spaghetti aka Mayor of Santa Fe!
FASHION SHOW is curated by B-Girl Ale
AFTER PARTY WITH DJ SOL AND DOER at Nuckolls Brewery
Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensamble
Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
August 6, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble
Drawing on the wide-ranging influences of his five-decade career, Don Was has assembled his band, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and recorded their debut album Groove in the Face of Adversity. The album channels the soul of the Motor City through a blend of steamy jazz, juke-joint blues, and loose-limbed funk—a sound both timeless and deeply personal. In concert, Don and the band will feature music from Groove in the Face of Adversity alongside a live rendition of The Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah, celebrating the album’s 50th anniversary and Don’s long musical association with Bobby Weir.
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TICKETS
$37.50 + FEES | DAY OF SHOW: $42.50 + FEES
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Apr 15, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Thurs, Apr 16, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING CO.
SEATING: Standing room only unless specifically noted otherwise.
ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.
PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $24 at the end of Fire Place.
ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Outside food is okay, no outside drinks. Food trucks on site.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers
Los Straightjackets
Los Straightjackets
w/ DK & The Affordables
August 6, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by City of Santa Fe Enviornmental Services Division
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LOS STRAITJACKETS
Los Straitjackets are masters of the 'combo sound'—the two guitar, bass and drums lineup pioneered and popularized by the early Beatles. Using the music of the Ventures, The Shadows, Link Wray and Dick Dale as a jumping off point, the band has taken their unique, high-energy brand of instrumental rock & roll around the world.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal
August 5, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL
Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, founded in 1998 by best friends Jesse Hughes and Joshua Homme. The group has included a wide range of other musicians that appear on the band’s studio albums and live shows. EODM’s current touring lineup includes the ever-present Hughes, Leah Bluestein on drums, Scott Shiflett on guitar and Dustin Douglas on bass
Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal is not a death metal band and is intended to be humorous. With a sound that's a combination of “bluegrass slide guitar mixed with stripper drum beats and Canned Heat vocals," and a frontman in Hughes who is known for his over-the-top stage histrionics and evangelistic interaction with his fans, the band’s live performances are a sight to be seen.
EODM has released four studio albums to date -- Peace Love Death Metal, Death By Sexy, Heart On, and Zipper Down -- and has toured the world extensively over the past two decades. A brand-new studio album is in the works for a worldwide release in 2025.
EODM first appeared on Homme's The Desert Sessions Volumes 3 & 4, released in 1998. Over the next few years, Homme experienced huge success with QOTSA but returned to EODM in 2004 to release their debut Peace Love Death Metal in March 2004. Songs like “I Only Want You” and “Miss Alissa,” from the album were used in TV commercials and the album became a source for film, video game and movie trailers.
The band followed up their debut with Death By Sexy in 2006, and Heart On in 2008. After years of touring the US, Europe and the rest of the world, the band went back to the studio and started work on Zipper Down. That album eventually saw the light of day in fall 2015While the band was on stage at the Bataclan in Paris, on Nov. 13, 2015, terrorists stormed the venue and attacked the audience. Only 3 weeks later, the band returned to the stage with U2 in Paris in their first concert appearance since the attack. The bands performed a cover of Patti Smith's "People Have the Power" together before EODM performed "I Love You All the Time." In a statement following the performance, Hughes thanked U2 and said that the band would return to Paris in February 2016 to finish their interrupted show. In December 2015, the band announced the full resumption of their European tour, which they had renamed the "Nos Amis Tour" ("Our Friends Tour"). The tour included a date at the Olympia in Paris on Feb.16. Ticket holders from the November show at the Bataclan were invited to attend the Paris concert for free.
A documentary directed by Colin Hanks about the band and the aftermath of the Bataclan attack, titled Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends), premiered on HBO in early 2017. The following year, EODM scored the movie Super Troopers 2.
Eagles of Death Metal Present Boots Electric Performing The Best Songs We Never Wrote was released in June of 2019, featuring 13 covers of songs that have inspired Hughes over the years. The band completed a sold-out headline tour of Europe following the album’s release.
The band has since performed in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and Europe several times from 2020-2024.
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TICKETS
$32.50 + FEES
DAY OF SHOW: $37.50 + FEES
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Mar25, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Mar 27, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
TICKET UPGRADES
VIEWING DECK: $51
Tickets are now available to watch the concert from the Bridge's new VIP Viewing Deck! See the stage and beyond from the deck on top of the Bridge building. Limited availability.
PREFERRED PARKING: $24
Want guaranteed parking close to the venue? You can now purchase a preferred parking ticket. Limited availability.
For preferred parking holders please present your proof of purchase to the parking attendant as you turn on Fire Place and they will direct you to the location.
VENUE: THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING CO.
SEATING: Standing room only unless specifically noted otherwise.
ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.
PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $24 at the end of Fire Place.
ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Outside food is okay, no outside drinks. Food trucks on site.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Black Moth Super Rainbow
Black Moth Super Rainbow
August 4, 2026 • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
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Black Moth Super Rainbow
A notoriously enigmatic band hailing from Pennsylvania, Black Moth Super Rainbow made waves on the indie circuit with their unique brand of otherworldly, psychedelic indie pop. The band employ typical rock band instrumentation in addition to a bevy of vintage synthesizers, with all of the vocals sung through a vocoder. Additionally, the group coat everything in hazy effects and tape hiss, resulting in music as grimy and disorienting as it is catchy. The group have built up a dedicated fan base through touring as well as their acclaimed recordings, which are often released through their own labels in limited editions.
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TICKETS
$28 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $33 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Thurs, Mar 26, 11 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Mar 27, 10 am
For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
Bobby Alu -FREE CONCERT
Bobby Alu
w/ Vibestrong
August 4, 2026 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Ten Thousand Waves
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BOBBY ALU
Bobby Alu is a Samoan-Australian singer-songwriter, drummer, and ukulele player whose music blends tropical folk, roots, reggae, and Polynesian rhythm. He spent five years touring as Xavier Rudd's percussionist and has since captivated audiences around the globe with his own catalog of feel-good, groove-driven music.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun!
The Brothers Comatose
The Brothers Comatose
w/ Squash Blossom Boys
August 3, 2026 • 6:00 pm
Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union
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THE BROTHERS COMATOSE
Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving, innovative West Coast roots movement on their intoxicating new album, Golden Grass. Recorded with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm, the collection is as diverse and enthralling as the California landscape itself—at times carefree and breezy, at times wild and rugged—with lush, organic arrangements full of rich vocal harmonies and driving guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass.
Founded by Ben and Alex Morrison in 2008, The Brothers Comatose first emerged from San Francisco in 2010, quickly performing with the likes of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Greensky Bluegrass, and Trampled By Turtles. In the decade-and-a-half that followed, the critically acclaimed quintet has released five more full-length LPs and built up a devoted following thanks to their raucous live shows and relentless schedule.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs
ADA: Ask for accommodations
PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.
WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations
FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.
Please be advised that by entering this event, you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for Lensic marketing or promotional purposes. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please notify a staff member or one of the event photographers/videographers.
RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN
Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 10:05 pm during all Summer Scene Railyard concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down the line in Santa Fe, the Rail Runner’s new schedule makes it easy to hop on the train and have some fun
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
1st Sunday Markets at Tumbleroot
Sunday August 2nd 20262-6pm
Join us for our monthly art market featuring locally made jewelry, pottery, baked goods, and more while enjoying the seasonal drink menu at Tumbleroot.
Live music from The Bristol Beer Choir and Laketown Riots
Artists Apply Here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/.../August22026Route66FirstS...
The Kitchen Table Happenings -Summer
The days are getting hotter, and so are the KTSF kitchens! It's been busier than ever around here as our Members prepare for a jam-packed summer. From the many markets and festivals around town, to garden parties and outdoor cookouts- you don't have to look far to find your favorite locally handmade goods any day of the week!
Events here at The Kitchen Table have been keeping us busy too- thank you to everyone who came out for our Spring Market! It was a beautiful day of good eating, shopping local, and connecting with community. Check out below what's coming ahead, and if you're planning a party of your own, be sure to give us a call! We'll make your event something special, and if you're lucky, one of our members might just cook for you too.
Introducing our new Cooking Club series with Chef Rocky Packard!
We are excited to announce The Kitchen Table is now offering cooking classes!
Chef Rocky Packard has a thoroughly impressive restaurant background, including opening both Santa Cafe and Coyote Cafe here in town. He's been an instructor at Santa Fe Cooking School, as well as the Community College, and we are honored to now have his expertise here at KTSF!
The first class will start with the basics: teaching knife skills and French cutting techniques, breaking down chickens, and making beautiful stock. We will serve appetizers and refreshments, and enjoy a lovely dinner together appreciating your hard work and new skills!
To buy tickets, and for more information, please click here for our website.
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Limpas
A traditional Limpia is a clearing of the mind, body, and spirit. It is a chance to set yourself free and move forward towards a beautiful life. Curanderas Deanna Anaya and Andrea Chavez are both Santa Fe locals and Practitioners of Curanderismo, and they care deeply about their community.
They look forward to meeting you, alongside other spiritual practitioners and artists. Join us for this wonderfully cleansing day!
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Santa Fe's newest Night Market is coming to KTSF!
505 Night Market is a space to gather, discover, and savor- New Mexico style.
As the sun sets, indulge in the smells of sizzling food stalls, dance to the sounds of the amazing DJ Ride, and peruse the many small-batch goods & hand-crafted wares from talented local artists.
Join us for a memorable evening infused with the spirit of the high desert and a shared sense of connection under the evening sky.
CHESS at Botanical Garden
No Registration Required
Learn chess or improve your game at our free practice with coaching! We'll teach the basic rules to guests who have never played before, while providing expert-level tips to more advanced players. Or, challenge the instructors! Can you beat our head coach, one of NM's top 10 players?
About the Club:
Santa Fe Chess is the premiere club throughout the capital, hosting 100% family-friendly events that include practices, simuls, tournaments, and school presentations. The club is experiencing unprecedented growth under new leadership, including featured articles in the New Mexican and LANL Employee Spotlight, plus getting hired to consult for the show Dark Winds.
In the coming months, organizers will continue their partnership with Albuquerque, working on long-term venues that can host statewide tournaments.
Santa Fe Chess does not exclude players through memberships, fees, or skill cutoffs, and anyone is welcome to participate in their events.
Date and Time:
Sunday, August 2, 2026
11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:
FREE, with paid garden admission.
Chess in the Garden
Come learn chess at the beautiful Botanical Garden! Free coaching for all ages and levels, or just play for fun while meeting new people. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 2. 715 Camino Lejo.
Visition of the Fiesta Councit to St. Anne's Church
Join Don Diego de Vargas, su Cuadrilla, La Reina de La Fiesta de Santa Fe™, and the Royal Court throughout the summer as they make visits to local parishes to celebrate mass with La Pelegrina.
The Santa Fe Fiesta Council, La Cofradia de La Conquistadora and Los Caballeros de Vargas participate in these community visits. We look forward to meeting you!
Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise
Santa Fe Summer Scene Free Movie Series
August 1, 2026 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages
Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union
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THELMA & LOUISE
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ridley Scott's classic road movie. Two women who embark on a liberating weekend trip that spirals into a fugitive adventure, culminating in one of cinema's most iconic and defiant endings.
We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.
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VENUE: RAILYARD PARK PERFORMANCE LAWN
Bring the whole family to the Summer Scene Movie Series! With free popcorn generously provided by Nusenda Credit Union, it's a guaranteed good time!
The Railyard Park Performance Lawn is located at the intersection of Paseo De Peralta and Cerrillos Road.
-Bike to the Railyard this summer. We encourage safe bicycling to the Railyard Series using the Acequia Trail and St. Francis Underpass.
-Reservations are free, but donations to support this series are welcome.
VENDORS:
To be announced, check back soon!
THINGS TO BRING:
Blankets & chairs
Picnics
Water bottles (no glass please)
Jackets/warm layers
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME:
Umbrellas
Outside alcohol
Glass containers