SANTA FE NIGHT LIFE AND EVENTS
SANTA FE NIGHT LIFE AND EVENTS
Ski Santa Fe 2025-26 Season
OPENING DAY UPDATE:
Despite our team’s best efforts, winter arrived a little late this season. Recent storms have brought 12 inches of new snow and snowmaking crews have been working tirelessly to prepare our early-season base.
The warmer-than-usual fall temperatures and the late start of natural snowfall have pushed back our opening day to Saturday. Those two extra days will allow our crews to get the corduroy just right for opening day on Saturday, November 29th with an 18″ base.
We will be running the Santa Fe Express High-Speed Quad as well as the newly upgraded Easy Street Quad, Sierra Double Chair, and Pine Flats surface carpet. Guests can expect 17% of our lower mountain terrain to be open including: Midland, Upper Midland, Lower Midland, Davey Lane, Riblet Road, Easy Street, and Pine Flats.
All lift tickets will be offered at half-day pricing through December 5th. All facilities will be open including: La Casa Lodge, La Casa Café, Ski Santa Fe Sports Shop, Ski & Snowboard Rental Shop, and Baz Coffee Bar.
Totemoff’s Bar & Grill will be open to service our guests at mid-mountain. Join us at the Snow Sports School and Chipmunk Corner Children’s Center for ski or snowboard lessons.
Hours of Operation: Open Daily 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information visit skisantafe.com. #skibueno
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.
Holiday Tree & Train Display
Over 70 years ago, a beloved community tradition was born in Santa Fe, when the first Holiday Tree & Train Display was set up in our location on the Plaza. We are excited to announce the return of this annual event, with trains running December 15 – January 2.
Members of the Santa Fe Model Railroad Club will be running 0-scale 3 rail Lionel trains daily throughout December and will be at the branch to answer any questions. The display features a Frosty the Snowman train, a special holiday freight train, a Victorian village and a winter village with a skating rink.
Join us to see the trains run Monday through Friday.*
December 15 - December 19: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
December 22 - January 2: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
*We will be closed at noon on December 24 and all day on December 25 and January 1 in observance of the holidays.
VALLES CALDERAS ERUPTION EXPERIENCE
Come and experience an immersive simulation of the Valles Caldera eruption! Every hour on the half-hour, the Volcano Discovery Center "erupts" with a multisensory exhibit experience that showcases the past 1.2 million years of geologic history at Valles Caldera.
Feel the rumble and quaking of the earth. Hear the explosive volcanic forces that created the 14-mile-wide caldera. Watch the lakes and lava domes appear. At the end of the show, bask in a newfound understanding of this unique landscape, and continue to learn and discover more by interacting with the immersive Valles Caldera exhibit.
WARNING: This show includes loud explosion sound effects and flashing lights. For individuals with sensory sensitivities, we recommend visiting the Volcano Discovery Center after the show has concluded (at :35 past the hour). Ask a park ranger about how to experience a sensory-friendly version of the eruption show!
PUBLIC GARDEN TOUR
Cost: Free with admission
Every Friday and Saturday at 11AM
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!
Call for Artist for the 2026 Zozobra Celebration
IT'S TIME TO SHARE YOUR INCREDIBLE TALENT WITH THE 102ND ZOZOBRA
FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ray Sandoval, Zozobra Event Chair
(Santa Fe, NM) Before you know it, Zozobra will be strutting back into Santa Fe for a truly royal appearance, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary — and he wants your creativity fueling his fame. It’s time to grab those pencils, markers, and paintbrushes, and let your creative juices flow!
Santa Fe’s king of narcissists lives for the spotlight, returning year after year to take advantage of the woes and worries we’re ready to burn away. But, as an artist, YOU have the tools to outshine his gloom. Set your imagination free and create a standout vision of Santa Fe's most iconic troublemaker for the Official 2026 Zozobra Art Contest!
We love AI but not for Zozobra Art
Ray Sandoval, the ZOZOBRA Event Chairman, emphasizes: 'We welcome digital and traditional art—but not AI-generated images. The reason we hold this contest is to encourage artistic growth in our community, and using AI creates an unfair advantage."
Artist participants must certify that their work is original and is not AI-generated. Work will be digitally reviewed to ensure its originality. While digital artwork is accepted, work that simply applies a filter to existing Zozobra photographs and AI-generated submissions will be excluded. Kiwanis aims to foster genuine artistic talent, and it is unfair for artists to have to compete against AI-generated work.
It’s Not Even Christmas yet—So Why Are We Starting the Zozobra Art Contest So Soon?
Because we want to give your incredible Zozobra artwork the spotlight it deserves! To feature your designs on T-shirts, posters, margarita glasses, tickets, and more for the 2026 celebration, we need ample time for production, promotion, and planning. That’s why we’re launching the contest now—so that YOU have the chance to showcase your talent and receive maximum recognition through scheduled TV and radio interviews, photo shoots, and features in publications like Pasatiempo.
How to Enter
To enter the Official Zozobra Art Contest, scroll down to HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK for details and entry info.
Zozobra loves having his portrait done, and in 2026, he'll no doubt think that America's 250th birthday celebration is all about him! Because this celebration will be such a special confluence of events, we want to give artists plenty of time over the holidays to envision how to mark this once-in-250-years moment.
To see previous Zozobra artwork for ideas, click on this link
BUT REMEMBER TO USE THE 102nd ZOZOBRA AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY THEME. ZOZOBRA as King, Gloomies as Red Coats. with the Fire Spirit and Torchbearers as American Patriots.
WHY ENTER YOUR ARTWORK
The winning artwork will be seen by thousands who can't wait to hang a new commemorative Zozobra poster on their wall or wear a unique 2026 Zozobra vs. Patriots t-shirt with pride. Additional designs will be selected for promotional use during this festive celebratory year.
Winning artists will be featured in promotions and will receive a pair of VIP tickets to the 102nd Burning of Zozobra on Friday, September 4, 2026! Best of all, the net proceeds of the poster and t-shirt sales go back to our community to make life better for New Mexico kids!
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK
(Don't want to sumbit electronically? Scroll down)
2026 Official Zozobra 102 Poster
Open to all artists & all ages
Size requirement: Artwork must scale to 24″ wide x 36″ high
Image must be primarily of Zozobra
Submission deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Click here to submit your artwork and required entry form online.
2026 Official Zozobra 102 T-Shirt
Open to all artists and all ages
Size requirement: must scale to 9″ wide x 11″ high
Image must be primarily of Zozobra
Submission deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Click here to submit your artwork and required entry form online.
2026 Official Zozobra 102 Youth Poster
Open to youth artists up to age 18
Size requirement: artwork must scale to 11″ wide x 14″ high
Image must be primarily of Zozobra
Submission deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Click here to submit your artwork and required entry form online.
2026 Official Zozobra 101 Youth T-Shirt
Open to youth artists up to age 18
Size requirement: must scale to 9″ wide 11″ high
Image must be primarily of Zozobra
Submission deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Click here to submit your artwork and required entry form online.
Artwork must be artist-created and original. All submissions will be reviewed. AI-generated artwork will not be accepted. Orginial Digital artwork is great, but no AI generated submissions
Please follow the guidelines on the Zozobra website at
https://burnzozobra.com/z26artcontest/
Remember, you must also include
the artist agreement form with your submission.
Participants must certify that their work is original and not AI-generated. While digital artwork is accepted, images made by filters applied to existing Zozobra photographs and AI-generated submissions will be excluded. Kiwanis aims to foster genuine artistic talent, and it is unfair for artists to have to compete against AI-generated work.
The deadline for online art submissions is
Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5 pm.
Physical Artwork can also be hand-delivered to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte (click on this link for map) located at 6600 Valentine Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507, Monday through Friday between 3-5 pm. Please enter at the main entrance with the double doors (see image below) and let the receptionist know that you are delivering Zozobra art.
Hand-delivered work must include the art submission form and the artist agreement form. The artist is responsible for securely packaging the artwork to prevent damage or loss. Arrangements for retrieving hand-delivered work will be made after judging is complete. Artists who submit hard-copy artwork are responsible for contacting us for the return of their work. Please be sure that all your contact information is on your entry form so we're able to return your artwork to you.
The deadline for hard-copy art submissions is Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5 pm.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
We can't wait to see how YOU will picture Zozobra trying his best to defeat the enduring patriotic spirit of America!
The Mysteries of Edwin Drood
Based on Charles Dickens’ final unfinished novel, this hilarious whodunit musical invites the audience to solve its mystery by choosing the identity of the murderer. The tale is presented as a show-within-a-show, as the Music Hall Royale – a delightfully loony Victorian theatre company – presents Dickens’ brooding mystery. Musical numbers include “Perfect Strangers,” “Don’t Quit While You’re Ahead,” “Off To The Races” and “Moonfall.
By Rupert Holmes
Based on Charles Dickens’ final unfinished novel, this hilarious whodunit musical invites the audience to solve its mystery by choosing the identity of the murderer. The tale is presented as a show-within-a-show, as the Music Hall Royale – a delightfully loony Victorian theatre company – presents Dickens’ brooding mystery. Musical numbers include “Perfect Strangers,” “Don’t Quit While You’re Ahead,” “Off To The Races” and “Moonfall.”
RUNTIME: 2 1/2 hours
INTERMISSION: One 15 minute intermission
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
December 4th & 5th- 7:30 pm: Pay-What-You-Will Previews
December 6th- 7:30 pm: Opening Night Performance
La Luz de Las Noches
La Luz de las Noches starts December 18th!
Have you purchased your tickets for Santa Fe’s most magical celebration of light and community? Don’t miss out on your chance to wander Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s dazzling paths of holiday lights and farolitos. Festive music, warm drinks, local art, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus round out the perfect evening under the stars. Plus, children 5 and under enter for free!
This cherished holiday tradition awaits. Get your tickets today: visitsfbg.org/explore/laluz/
PRIDE AFTER 5
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at PRIDE After 5, Santa Fe’s LGBTQ+ networking event!
Meet fellow professionals, creatives, and community members in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where you can build relationships, share ideas, and celebrate queer excellence.
Whether you’re new to Santa Fe or a familiar face, PRIDE After 5 is your chance to unwind, make meaningful connections, and be part of something vibrant.
Friday Night Flamenco
After the tremendous success of Flamenco Paraguas – Summer Flamenco, Santa Fe’s acclaimed flamenco ensemble Compañía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo proudly announces a new winter series: Flamenco Paraguas – Winter Tablao Flamenco Friday 2026 at Teatro Paraguas.
Performances will be held on Friday, December 16, 2025, January 13, 2026, and every Friday in February 2026, offering audiences the intimate, high-energy experience of traditional Andalusian tablao flamenco brought to life by Santa Fe’s beloved flamenco artists. Tablao flamenco is renowned for its passion, spontaneity, and close-up connection between performers and audience. Winter Tablao 2026 brings that fire into the winter season—intense guitar, heartfelt singing, and electrifying dance, all in the intimate setting of Teatro Paraguas.
Artistic Director Mina Fajardo, master guitarist Chuscales , and principle dancer Monze Diaz lead a rotating cast of dancers and musicians, ensuring that each Friday offers a unique and unforgettable performance. “Santa Fe embraced our Summer Flamenco series with such love,” says Fajardo. “We wanted to continue sharing flamenco’s warmth and spirit during the winter months.”
Audiences will enjoy explosive footwork (zapateado),traditional cante jondo (deep song), virtuoso guitar solo, passionate duets & ensemble choreography, and improvisation unique to the tablao tradition. The intimate space of Teatro Paraguas brings the emotion of flamenco just a few feet from the audience—authentic, raw, and alive. Known for blending Spanish flamenco tradition with New Mexico’s artistic soul, Compañía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo has become a treasured part of Santa Fe’s performing arts community.
Performances:
Fridays at 7:00 PM:
December 12, 2025
January 16, 2026
February 6, 2026
February 13, 2026
February 20, 2026
February 27, 2026.
Tickets:
$25 General Admission
$20 for Seniors and Students
Click Here for Tickets!
Reservations (pay at door) may be made by calling 505-424-1601.
Teatro Paraguas is located at: 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe.
This project is made possible in part by New Mexico Arts (Dept. of Cultural Affairs), Santa Fe Arts and Culture, and Santa Fe Community Foundation.
Contact: Argos MacCallum TeatroParaguas@gmail.com 505-424-1601
Somewhere in the Rainbow
The Human Rights Alliance is Thrilled to Join The Mystic Santa Fe for "Somewhere in The Rainbow" - 18+ Queer Night & Dance Party! ️
Join us the day after Christmas for a night of joy, community, and dance at this electrifying monthly queer event!
We're beyond excited to collaborate with LezGo NM , bringing you an unforgettable evening inspired by the Queer Get Together of Santa Fe!
Featured Cocktail: Rainbow Eclipse – a magical mix of vodka, grapefruit, cranberry mint-infused simple syrup, white glitter, and a sprig of mint garnish.
Plus, enjoy delicious mocktails and a full dinner menu available at High Desert Cafe & Bar until 10 pm!
Let's make memories, celebrate our vibrant community, and dance the night away! See you there!
Mine Shaft Tavern Weekend Fun
Coming up this Christmas weekend at the world famous “Mine Shaft Tavern” in historic Madrid, NM :
WED 24th CLARK LIBBEY AND FRIENDS 6pm
FRI 26th KATHARSIS KARAOKE WITH DREAM QUEEN 7pm Karaoke
FRI 26th STRANGERS FROM AFAR 5pm alt/rock
SAT 27th HIGH DESERT PLAYBOYS 7pm country
SAT 27th DIRTY OLD TOWN ABQ 2pm Irish Americana
SUN 28th DB GOMEZ AND THE BOSQUE BOYS 2pm Americana
WED 31st NEW YEARS EVE WITH JOE WEST 8pm
Special Menu with steak, pasta and seafood...rsvp 505.473.0743 to reserve a table.
Max Gomez at Tumbleroot
Max Gomez & Friends
Friday December 26th, 2025 • 7:30 pm • doors at 6:30pm
21+ with valid ID (under 21 admitted only if accompanied by parent or adult legal guardian)
Tickets $25-$30 GA
$40 Early Entry
-----
Singer/Songwriter Max Gomez grew up in Taos, New Mexico, where he fell under the influence of country blues early on and developed a songwriting style that was uniquely his. As a budding performer, Max apprenticed in the rarefied musical micro-climate of northern New Mexico, where troubadours like Michael Martin Murphey and Ray Wylie Hubbard helped foster a Western folk sound both cosmic and country.
He received critical acclaim upon the release of his debut album Rule The World (2013, New West Records); and his subsequent EP, Me and Joe (2017, Brigadoon Records), contained a freshly minted classic, “Make It Me.”
He has shared billing on hundreds of stages with stalwarts of the genre like James McMurtry, Buddy Miller, John Hiatt, Patty Griffin, Tommy James & The Shondells, Jeff Beck, and Johnny Depp. Judging by the company he keeps, Gomez is poised to emerge as a prominent voice of Americana’s next generation. The forthcoming album, Memory Mountain, is set to be released in August 2025.
DJ Wae Fonkey & Garronteed
Need to decompress after the holiday? Join us for a night out with DJ Wae Fonkey and DJ Garronteed. Consider it our post-Christmas gift to you.
Garden Bird Walk
Location: Program participants will be met at the entrance gate to the Garden, just outside of the visitor center.
Cost: Adults – $12, Members – $10
Join us for a morning bird walk to observe who is visiting the Garden. We’ll be watching for resident birds as well as migratory birds resting in the Garden. No need to be a birding expert, we’ll even provide binoculars if you need them.
Queer Support Group
Join us for a supportive new offering designed specifically for LGBTQ+ community members seeking a safe, affirming space to share, heal, and connect. Queer Support Group, led by licensed therapist Marie Turco, LCSW, provides an opportunity to explore your experiences in a supportive group setting grounded in compassion, understanding, and collective strength.
Marie brings 25 years of experience providing individual and group psychotherapy, with a career dedicated to creating healing environments where people can grow, be heard, and build meaningful support networks. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community herself, Marie has spent decades offering specialized care—from Philadelphia to Maine and now New Mexico—ensuring that queer and trans clients receive the affirming mental health support they deserve.
She has also served in hospitals and community agencies on committees focused on improving care for LGBTQ+ individuals, continually advocating for safe and inclusive therapeutic spaces.
Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, seeking connection, or simply wanting a place where your whole self is honored, Queer Support Group welcomes you with open arms. Come as you are—there’s a seat for you here.
Space is limited and registration is required.
HOLIDAY FLAMENCO
Compañía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo Present:
Holiday Flamenco 2025
Holiday in Santa Fe
Santa Fe’s acclaimed flamenco company, Compañía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo, brings holiday spirit to the stage with Holiday Flamenco 2025: Holiday in Santa Fe. This joyful concert blends the fire of flamenco with the warmth of holiday traditions, featuring timeless carols, vibrant dance, and the artistry of Santa Fe’s flamenco community.
Audiences will experience beloved classics reimagined through flamenco, including Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, and selections from Chuscales and Mina Fajardo’s most recent Holiday CDs. The program highlights both the beauty of flamenco’s tradition and the joy of the holiday season, uniting community, culture, and family in one heartfelt performance.
Featured Artists:
Chuscales – Guitarist, Music Director (NM Music Hall of Fame, Isadora Duncan Award recipient)
Mina Fajardo – Artistic Director, dancer, singer, percussionist
Company Dancers:
Monze Díaz · Dani Mouw · Giovanna Chávez · Allison Hoyman · Alandra López · Angelique Cordova · Allana Pratt · Jodi McGinnis · Jazmine Padilla · Alexis Padilla · Zayra Gonzalez
A highlight of the evening will be performances by Mina Fajardo’s flamenco students, each presenting solo and group numbers, showcasing the next generation of flamenco talent in Santa Fe.
Holiday Flamenco 2025: Holiday in Santa Fe promises an unforgettable evening where flamenco passion meets holiday magic — a celebration for families, friends, and the entire community.
Friday December 19 and Saturday December 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday December 20 and Sunday December 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday December 27 and Sunday December 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday December 27 and Sunday December 28 at 7:00 p.m.
$30 General admission. $25 Seniors and students
teatroparaguasnm.org
Media Inquiries, Images & Interviews
TeatroParaguas@gmail.com | 505-424-1601
Una Mas y La Cha Cha
We are honored to perform at La Luz de Las Noches at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden.
Enjoy the sparkle of the lights, the warmth of the season, and live music from Una Más y La ChaCha inside a heated tent designed to keep everyone comfortable.
A perfect winter night in Santa Fe.
The Darkwave Lounge
Once a month, the DL SF transforms into The Darkwave Lounge.
September 27, October 25, November 29, December 27
We're here to take you down an audio-visual journey into the shadows, we celebrate the setting sun and the dance continues.
The Darkwave Lounge will manifest in the common area and the front porch of the DL at the 18th hour, or Six O'clock, each month on the last Saturday. In these manifestations, we evoke Billiamzebub & AudioBuddha our house DJs and collaborators, Hieronymus J & Julian Addams our hosts and house VJs, and the denizens of the City Different and beyond who wish to ride a darker wave.
This music focused evening will feature darkwave, post punk, synthpop, goth and techno in an environment that welcomes dancing and conversation. Our dance floor is waiting, and it is currently concrete. While we likely will have a few areas with throw-rugs, please be aware and prepared with appropriate footwear. We'll have shade during the day and we'll light up the night. We encourage folks to wear layers to accommodate the weather's whims- the Darkwave Lounge manifests in rain or shine.
We'll have a booth with cool sparkling waters and other refreshments available by donation. No bar, simply hydration and snack options. (Hot teas available for cool spring nights!)
No unsupervised children, no pets. 18+ after 10pm
The DL SF is a multi-use studio space. Radically queer, antiracist. Bigots are never welcome. Folks acting inappropriately will be asked to leave.
Sunbender plays Cowgirl
Last show of the year! Dance vibe will be on overdrive!
Popular high energy covers and originals: Lenny Kravitz, Blondie, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice In Chains, 80s New Wave, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, and more!
NOSOTROS 1 Night ONLY with the Santa Fe Symphony
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Nosotros, the most popular Latin dance band in the nation, joins forces with The Santa Fe Symphony for an exciting symphonic experience!
The group seamlessly combines a myriad of Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz, and cumbia—creating an innovative and imaginative Latin sound that is unique.
With special ticket pricing for this holiday concert, bring your family and friends. Just don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes!
High Desert Playboys
Come on out to historic Madrid, NM for an evening of americana, cajun music and alt-country with The High Desert Playboys.
7-10pm in the Mine Shaft Tavern
Jolly Holly Follies
Tis the Season and if you are looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday night during the Holiday Week between Christmas and NYE, I have just the thing for you and yours.
Join the Haus of Coc-Teau for the JOLLY HOLLY FOLLIES at As Above, So Below Lounge, on Saturday, December 27th from 7pm - 9pm for some simply divine holiday fun. Get your tickets today!
Featuring David Schleiffers (Judas Prudence), Shannon Massey (Caelie Twilight Bouvier), Malcom Jamar Morgan-Petty (Coco Caliente), Lee Ignatius King (Phantom Nips) and your Naughty Holiday Miss Claus - Brandi.... Ho Ho Ho and Happy Holidays!!!
A Night of Zimbabwean Music
Come on out for some fun, lively music!!! We’ll be welcoming some friends on stage that we don’t always get to see these days in Santa Fe!
Vanilla Pop Christmas
Vanilla Pop 2025 Holiday Show at Tumbleroot
Saturday, December 27, 2025 • 8 pm
DOORS 7pm • 21+ with valid ID (under 21 admitted only if accompanied by parent or adult legal guardian)
Tickets:$12 ADVANCE IN PERSON (buy your tickets in person at our Agua Fria location to save on fees!) | $17.03 ADVANCE ONLINE | $15 DAY OF SHOW
YES WE ARE A "SHOW"
...and we love the theatrical and visual aspect of the performance, but we also take the music very seriously.
At the end of the night, after the sequins have faded from memory, we know that it's the music and delivery which leave a lasting impression. We would be embarrassed if we didn't knock you out both vocally and instrumentally.
We need to know that we delivered our very best...
every time. And we do.
WHAT YOU WILL HEAR
...at your event, are all original (thumpin') dance arrangements and recordings. There are absolutely no karaoke tracks or midi compositions.
We use two 16-track state of the art synths/sequencers
to record all of our material.
From the drum tracks to the horn lines, everything you hear has been meticulously re-created to bring the original renditions to life as best as possible. But that's not all...
We've also added string and horn sections to many songs, giving them a one of a kind orchestral sound. If you've ever wanted to hear a Jackson 5 or Prince tune with a full orchestra...you will.
After all of the tracks are recorded, we then perform the songs live with real time instrumentation.
It's really good.
Vanilla Pop
The Human Rights Alliance is Thrilled to Join The Mystic Santa Fe for "Somewhere in The Rainbow" - 18+ Queer Night & Dance Party! ️
Join us the day after Christmas for a night of joy, community, and dance at this electrifying monthly queer event!
We're beyond excited to collaborate with LezGo NM , bringing you an unforgettable evening inspired by the Queer Get Together of Santa Fe!
Featured Cocktail: Rainbow Eclipse – a magical mix of vodka, grapefruit, cranberry mint-infused simple syrup, white glitter, and a sprig of mint garnish.
Plus, enjoy delicious mocktails and a full dinner menu available at High Desert Cafe & Bar until 10 pm!
Let's make memories, celebrate our vibrant community, and dance the night away! See you there!
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND BRINGS THE MAGIC TO BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT & CASINO!
This holiday season, experience the magic of cirque like never before with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland! A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music, this spectacular production will transport you to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment.
With breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerial performances, and an all-new production for this year, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland delivers an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family.
Feel the holiday spirit come to life with heart-pounding feats and beloved seasonal melodies. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic! Join us for a night of wonder, excitement, and holiday cheer!
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Step right up to the magical world of Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland!
Join us for a mesmerizing holiday extravaganza filled with breathtaking circus acts and enchanting music.
Get ready to be dazzled by acrobats, aerialists, and more in a show that will leave you spellbound. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Grab your tickets now at the link below and let the holiday magic begin: [https://www.www.broadwaytickets.us.com/.../cirque-musica...] #CirqueMusica #HolidayWonderland #HolidayMagic
Chimayo: 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
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!”
Muskogee-Creek artist George Alexander
ARTIST RECEPTION FRIDAY, December 12, 2025 | 5-7 PM | EXHIBITION IS ON VIEW THROUGH SATURDAY, January 10, 2026
AT HSFF’S EL ZAGUÁN, 545 CANYON ROAD, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
The Gallery at El Zaguán is pleased to announce the opening of a solo exhibition featuring acrylic paintings by acclaimed Muskogee-Creek artist George Alexander, also known as Ofuskie. The exhibition will open with a public reception on Friday, December 12th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the gallery located at 545 Canyon Road in Santa Fe.
This exhibition showcases a powerful collection of acrylic paintings that highlight the artist’s mastery of realism while incorporating impactful surrealist symbolism. Ofuskie’s work serves as a medium for self-discovery, merging a visionary humanitarian perspective with Indigenous values. His art inspires conversations around unity, compassion, and the quest for a harmonious and equitable world. The works explore universal themes such as time, dreams, landscape, identity, humanity, and the animal world. Through his unique contemporary lens, Ofuskie creates stunning, hyper-detailed images that challenge viewers to find common ground and reflect on their personal roles in fostering a sustainable and interconnected future.
“The primary focus of my work is to understand myself as a human being,” says George Alexander (Ofuskie). “Through my practice, I’ve come to believe that the more you understand yourself, the more you can contribute to society. This is the true function of art—to initiate a conversation that transcends the object itself and carries on into future generations. As I explore my connection to humanity, I find more commonalities than differences and hope to contribute to a worldwide movement that truly transcends the social constructs that keep us artificially divided.”
About the Artist:
George Alexander (aka Ofuskie) is a Muskogee-Creek artist renowned for blending surrealist symbolism with Indigenous values and a visionary humanitarian outlook. His practice focuses on self-exploration, using recurring motifs of humanity, animals, and his Indigenous culture to delve into belief systems and inspire dialogues on unity and progress. His work continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, inviting them to engage in a collective journey toward greater awareness, respect, and unity among all peoples.
Contact: Anne Kelly at anne@historicsantafe.org or call 505.983.2567 for more information.
Read More - https://www.historicsantafe.org/ofuskie
Magic In Art
Join us to celebrate the opening of MAGIC IN ART, Electra Gallery's last exhibition of the year.
The show brings together a stellar group of artists from Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Taos, Los Angeles...and beyond! Electra's 20th exhibition to date features paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture that are imbued with magical intention.
Once Within A Time
For the 12th SITE SANTA FE International, artists Charisse Pearlina Weston (b. 1988, Houston, TX) and Daisy Quezada Ureña (b. 1990, Anaheim, CA) will activate two different galleries of the Palace of the Governors with newly commissioned sculptural, photographic, and installation work. Hosted in this National Historic Landmark, these two artists’ works are placed in dialogue with themes of migration, borders, and identity.
In a first, the 12th SITE SANTA FE International will extend its presentation beyond SITE SANTA FE to many locations across the city. The expansion into different sites will prompt visitors to further explore Santa Fe and engage with the uniqueness of the city.
These partner venues comprise cultural institutions including the New Mexico History Museum including the Palace of the Governors, the Museum of International Folk Art, the New Mexico Military Museum, the Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, and the St. Francis Auditorium at New Mexico Museum of Art, as well as spaces in a public park, a former foundry, an empty storefront, a local toy store, the lounge of a cannabis shop, and more.
These locations offer spaces for artists to present site-specific installations (some of which are new commissions for the 12th International), and also create dialogues between figures, artists, and places.
Santa Fe Sunset Train Ride
New Mexico is known around the world for its beautiful landscapes. So why not take in those gorgeous views from the comfort of our beautifully restored passenger cars.
Enjoy first class service and amazing vistas while our train takes you out across the high desert to the views overlooking the Galisteo Basin.
Each ticket includes a seat in our enclosed train cars, a complimentary champagne welcome as the adventure begins, and live entertainment! Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased.
Select Santa Fe Scenic train rides will feature Native American dance performances.
The Santa Fe Scenic departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot.
Half Pint & the Growlers
Halfpint and the Growlers -
Half Pint & The Growlers deliver a tasty mash of genres and rhythms that they’ve dubbed Swing Gumbo. Some rousing vintage jazz? Yes! Some saucy beats and Latin boleros? ¡Sí! Jump Blues? Western Swing? NOLA-inspired originals and old-time tunes? Laissez le bon temps rouler! The Santa Fe band simmers then scorches this mélange of styles into a bodaciously good time, performing originals and a repertoire of favorites from the past century (or so). They’re as at home in honky tonks as they are speakeasies – catch them at area festivals and your favorite watering hole.
free / all ages
Sunday Night 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...
Intermediate Swing Lindy Pop
Six and Eight Count Lindy Hop! No partner needed, but know your triple steps before dropping into this class.
3 Sundays in December, 6:30-7:15 PM at Dance Station
December 7th, 21st, & 28th Classes in session!
December 14th - Showcase at 3:00 PM - no class
We're excited to share our passion with you! We rotate partners during class, though you always have the option not to, when you sign up with a partner. Classes are $20/person, or sliding scale. Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/mz9SEPJ9Nmu7EH8J9
Open Mic at The Hut
Open Mic from 7pm-11pm facilitated by Jordan Ramos-Flores. SUNDAY NIGHTS
Come one, come all for a magical night of music, poetry and all of life's beauties.
Cover: $10
Location: The Hut- 1285 Clark Rd. Santa Fe, NM
The Night Before Yuletide Cabaret & Circus Variety Show
A Night Before Yuletide - Past, Present, Future.
Join Wise Fool for an unforgettable evening of artistry, heart, and warmth at our first cabaret inside our new studio space. This powerful event is more than just a show, but a testament to our community’s resilience and deep commitment to keeping circus arts alive in Santa Fe while Wise Fool operated without a home for the majority of the last year.
This wintertime circus variety show will bring together breathtaking aerial arts, hilarious clowning, and rich storytelling to celebrate the perseverance of this past year, the joy we have found in a new home, and the hope our future brings. Celebrate the turning of the season by experiencing our talented performers defy gravity with those closest to you.
This cabaret launches a new chapter for Wise Fool. As our final fundraising event of the year, its success is critical to sustaining our work into 2026 and beyond. Together, we can ensure this new space becomes a thriving hub for circus, connection, and joy.
$15 pre-sale for Adults, $20 at door on day of show. $5 for Youth under 16. No one turned away for lack of funds.
When: Saturday, Dec 27 at 2pm & 6pm
Where: Wise Fool New Mexico - 1600 St Michaels Dr Bldg 15
Why: Celebrate our new home!
Reserve your spot now and be a part of this meaningful moment in Wise Fool’s future.
De Anza at La Reiña
De’Anza, a Mexican-American artist and producer/multi instrumentalist, is known for creating an eclectic mix of music sourced from various ends of the musical spectrum. Taking cues from traditional styles and landing somewhere between the hypnotic and the primal , she crosses borders and boundaries, resulting in a new fusion. Elements of Latin, folklore, electronic, and tribal are creatively merged, establishing De’Anza as a breath of fresh air. As a producer, she is known for mixing live instruments with electronic beats and samples, delivering an inviting harmonic experience for audiences and listeners.
Originating from Santa Fe, New Mexico, an area defined by convergent cultures and rich folk art, De’Anza initially journeyed west to Los Angeles on a mission to develop her own musical identity and connect with the global music scene. Her emergence in the industry was quickly met with critical praise, and local fanfare.
All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!
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 NIGHT CHESS
Santa Fe Chess hosts casual play every Monday from 6pm - 9pm in the Sky Cinemas lobby. Come join us!
Monday Night Swing - December
Monday Night Swing is our weekly swing dance in Santa Fe with rotating teachers and DJs every week. We'll announce live band nights and costs separately.
Intermediate themed lessons at 6pm.
Beginner-friendly lesson starts at 7pm.
Social dance starts at 8pm.
All ages; no partner needed!
- $20 for full-night (6PM lesson, 7PM lesson, and social dance)
- $15 themed lesson only
- $10 all-levels lesson and social dance
- $5 social dance only
Please bring clean, non-marking shoes, with smooth bottoms to wear while in the dance hall. Thanks!
Inauguration of Mayor Michael J. Garcia
You’re Invited!
Join us for an exciting inauguration ceremony as I am sworn in as Mayor, alongside my colleagues on the City Council. This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter for our city, and we would be honored to celebrate it with you.
Come be part of the excitement—we can’t wait to see you there!
Salsa Tuesdays with Honey Villreal
Do you already have a bit of 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 30 minutes of each class focuses on footwork, to develop fundamental skills such as balance, coordination, musicality, and timing.
The remaining hour of each class is spent in partner work, learning and practicing turn patterns.
𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔.
Every class includes a brief review of the moves from the previous week, before tackling a new turn pattern.
Consistent weekly attendance is strongly encouraged, as it is the best way to become a more skilled Salsero/a!
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
6-7:30pm, every Tuesday
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
THE HUT
1285 Clark Road, Units #1 & 2
Santa Fe, NM 87507
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭:
$15 for Drop-In (walk ins are always welcome!)
$65 for 5-Class Pack
$110 for 10-Class Pack
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫:
Born and raised in New York City, Honey Villarreal has always loved to dance. She trained in classical ballet with the Joffrey Ballet School for ten years when she was young, performing on stage at Lincoln Center and Brooklyn Academy of Music. After college and career took her away from home for a few years, she returned to NYC, this time settling in Brooklyn.
Honey started dancing Salsa in 2015, at a popular studio in Downtown Brooklyn. Though she was new to Latin dance, she became enamored with Salsa, quickly added Bachata to her repertoire, and found her true love in Cha Cha. In addition to taking classes and attending weekly socials, she joined the studio’s performance team to push her dancing skills even further. She has attended congresses in California and Florida, as well as New York City, where she also performed. She became an instructor in 2019, teaching large group classes at all levels and also providing one-on-one instruction through private lessons.
Honey moved to Santa Fe in January 2024. She is thrilled to now be part of the dance community here in New Mexico and is looking forward to sharing her love of dance — and her New York knowledge! — with many more students.
Open Mic with Tibby
Open Mic
FREE | Tuesdays at 7:30pm
sign up begins at 6:30, performance slots limited
Dec. 16th.
Jan. 20th
Feb. 17th
Aerial Silks
Aerial Fabrics are for everyone EVERY TUESDAY!
The art form of aerial fabrics was invented in the late 19th century by acrobats exploring how they can expand the possibilities of human movement.
Classes encourage students to explore creative possibilities of their bodies - in the air! Circus is the union of art and sport. In this mixed-level Aerial Silks class students will learn the fundamental skills of aerial fabrics and work towards momentum-based challenges.
We will also explore creative prompts. Class will include a warm up, skill learning and a cool down.
Students should wear exercise clothes they can comfortably invert in and something to cover their midriff and armpits.
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
Tuesdays | 7:30-8:30
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞:
$25 Drop In
CLASS SIZE: 5 people max, pre-registration required to secure spot. Register at thehut505.com
Tuesday Night Blues Jam at Evangelo's
SPRING / SUMMER HOURS: 8:00PM-11:00PM
Join the Brotha Love & The Blueristocrats house band for the BEST Tuesday night out in Santa Fe, as they are joined 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
Leggittville
Make Wednesdays exciting with the Twilight Adventure Special at LiggettVille Santa Fe! From 4 to 8 PM, climb, zip, and conquer the Sky Trail®, Sky Rail®, and Clip ’n Climb® walls. Perfect for families, friends, or date night fun, all for just $10 to $15 per person. Unplug, get active, and make midweek your new adventure time!
Joe Illick & The New Year's Eve Orchestra
Joe Illick & The New Year's Eve Orchestra
15% of sales from this show will be donated to The Food Depot. November 25–Dec 1. This Black Friday, make your cart count! See all applicable shows here.
The most delightful way to send off the year returns with Joe Illick and The New Year’s Eve Orchestra. Santa Fe’s beloved Joe Illick fills the stage with esteemed musicians and choral singers. The 2025 annual concert features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and the renowned violinist Augustin Hadelich, who will be the soloist in the Violin Concerto by Samuel Barber.
Augustin Hadelich is one of the great violinists of our time. Known for his phenomenal technique, insightful and persuasive interpretations, and ravishing tone, he tours extensively around the world.
Joe Illick is the Composer-in-Residence and the Music Director Emeritus of Fort Worth Opera. He served as the Artistic Director of Fort Worth Opera from 2017 to 2022, having previously held the position of Music Director and Principal Conductor for fifteen seasons.
Families are encouraged to attend the 1 pm open rehearsal, with general admission tickets just $20 for adults and $5 for kids.
Doug Montgomery
On both Christmas Eve & New Years Eve the sounds of the holidays will fill the air at Rio Chama Steak House with the one and only Doug Montgomery.
Doug Montgomery is the entertainment jewel of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has been called “gifted,” “best in the world at what he does” and “the finest pianist” by mega fans like champion sportsman Arnold Palmer, Grammy winner Susan Graham and Broadway luminary Michael Feinstein.
From Chopin to Standards, Bach to Broadway, the Beatles and Michael Buble’, Doug shines with his ability to capture a song’s soul and his inspired lyrical interpretations.
Born and raised in Chicago, this engaging artist walked into a music class at age 10 and fell hopelessly in love with a baby grand piano and the thousand different ways it could communicate. A Bachelor’s degree in music from Northwestern University and a Masters from iconic Juilliard were quickly followed by a slew of prestigious awards.
And then his real education began.
With classical concerts scheduled farther apart than he wished, Doug began appearing at piano bars, where his classical/pop/American songbook repertoire expanded rapidly in direct ratio to his reputation. In short order, he could play the soundtrack of anyone’s life – in their key! – while displaying an uncanny skill for remembering his best customer’s names and favorite songs even years later. He also became adept at both improvisational riff and seamlessly weaving disparate songs together in on-the-spot arrangements, his fingers flying or easing across the keyboard. By the time he landed in Santa Fe, NM in 1982, Doug was considered a superb saloon piano player …and was proud of it.
In decades since, Doug’s fame has spread internationally via cruise ship engagements and 25 years in Indian Wells, California as well as concerts throughout the US and performances for American Presidents, Ambassadors and Heads of State. If you are in the market for a world-class entertainment experience with a man who can evoke your personal history through the most significant musical moments of your life, visit Santa Fe, New Mexico, drop by Rio Chama Steakhouse and enjoy the premier melodic storyteller of our time: Doug Montgomery. He needs to be heard to be believed!
NYE with Hillary Smith and Chillhouse
Ring in the New Year in style at Unit B with live music from ChillHouse featuring Hillary Smith, a delicious 4-course prix fixe dinner, fabulous wines, cocktails and champagne.
Lantern & Farolito Dinner NYE Illumination
Date, Time, Cost:
DECEMBER 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM
$135 PER PERSON · PLUS 20% GRATUITY & TAX
$50 OPTIONAL PAIRING
(Transferrable, not refundable)
Description:
Join us this New Year’s Eve as Alkemē brings together two traditions of light— the glowing lanterns of Asia and the warm farolitos of Santa Fe.
Ring in the year with a feast inspired by these luminous symbols, where global flavors meet local spirit. This one-night-only menu blends vibrant color, seasonal warmth, and festive creativity, with each course crafted as a spark of brightness guiding us into the year ahead.
Celebrate where cultures converge, lights shimmer, and the first moments of the new year glow with promise.
Menu
THE FIRST SPARK
Pickled Daikon & Shiso–Wrapped Yellowfin Tuna
Golden berry l roasted pink peppercorn tamarillo vinaigrette (gluten-free, dairy-free)
ILLUMINATED BOUQUET
Alkemē Masa Tempura Root Vegetable Bouquet
Eggplant l zucchini l squash l sweet potato l lotus root l Japanese yam l savory roasted red pepper sabayon (vegetarian)
GLOW OF UMAMI
Chawanmushi with Asian Herb Butter Mussels
Mushroom dashi custard l tableside potato–parsnip bisque l toasted pine nuts (gluten free)
NEW YEAR’S EMBER
Choice of Entrée
New Mexican Red Chile–Crusted Grilled Lamb
Braised endive l red wine bordelaise l caramelized shallot–stuffed sopaipilla
OR
Green Chile Butter-Basted Lobster Tail & Fennel Seed-Crusted Scallop
Asian mixed herb pearl couscous risotto I fish-sauce sautéed red cabbage
THE FINAL GLOW
Profiteroles in Dipped Whisk
Brandy Biscochito cream l almond–thyme meringue shell l presented on a mini whisk (vegetarian)
Tickets: https://alkeme-santafe.com/product/12-31-25-newyearseve/
2nd Chances Country Music
This Wednesday at Social Kitchen, we’re turning the mid-week slump into a night worth celebrating.
Second Chances brings the kind of energy, heart, and harmony that gets friends laughing, couples dancing, and the whole room feeling alive.
Bring your people, grab a drink, and let the music do the rest.
#SecondChancesLive #CountryNightsSF #SocialKitchenVibes #GoodMusicGoodPeople #LiveCountryMagic #LiveMusicSantaFe #SecondChancesCountryMusicBand
Sol y Soul
Live Latin music with Sol y Soul every Wednesday evening at La Fonda on the Plaza inside La Fiesta Lounge...6pm - 9pm...Free
Spice up your Santa Fe event with Salsa lessons and live music …
… learn a new Salsa step and enjoy live music every Wednesday at La Fonda Hotel …
… scroll and see if there is something for you!
With over 20 years of teaching and performing Salsa, Rueda, and Latin Percussion, Marie Maez brings a blend of Salsa-on-One with Cuban-influenced movement to Santa Fe!
Salsa and Rueda can be danced at all ages, and promotes health – mental, social, physical. And, it’s fun!
For kids, Salsa and Rueda can be an excellent way to encourage respect of themselves and their partners. And, it’s fun!
Scroll and see if there is something for you …
Tango Wednesdays
All Levels Tango Dance Lesson + Practice & Dancing-----
Come and dance with us!
An enchanting night of Tango every Wednesday night where there will be an ALL LEVELS class from 7:00 - 8:00pm where we will learn classic tango steps as well as tango musicality fundamentals and of course connection.
Following the class there will be a Milonga (Tango Dance) from 8:00 - 10:00pm
All Levels Tango Lesson Lesson + Practice &
Dancing - $20
Practice & Dancing Only - $10
NYE with Detroit Lightning
We can share the women, we can share the wine!!
Santa Fe's beloved Grateful Dead inspired band returns to the Tumbleroot stage for 3 sets of music to ring in 2026 with a twanging, splashing explosion of joy and gratitude for the sweet local scene.
NEW YEARS EVE on the historic Santa Fe Plaza
Are you ready to kick out the jams this New Year’s Eve? Get set for a night of nonstop sound as four powerhouse bands - High Altitude, Sol Fire, Alex Maryol, and headliner, The Lumbros - hit the stage to rock your socks straight into 2026!
Turn up the heat, feel the beat, and welcome the new year with music that refuses to let you stand still!
Save the Date, Wednesday, December 31st for all the free fun!
NYE with Sara Diaz at Vanessie
Excited to be ringing in the New Year at Vanessie Santa Fe!
Join me and my fabulous trio as we swing in the New Year in Vanessie's re-imagined restaurant/bar. The Trio is
Micah Hulscher, Michael Burt, and Jay Payette. I'll be singing, the band will be swinging as 2026 arrives!
Music starts just after 9pm, but come early for an amazing and special NY Eve meal created for your dining delight; we'll be there for your dancing and listening pleasure.
No cover if you want to join us for after dinner drinks. and of course there will be a champaign toast at the stroke of midnight.
Call Vanessies for reservations and more information.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Velvet Lantern Social
The first Thursday of every month*, a portion of Alkemē transforms into the “Velvet Lantern Social”
Modeled after the nhậu in Vietnam, izakaya in Japan, or anju culture in Korea, it’s not just drinking, though our cocktails and wine selection are killer; it’s about community, ritual, and belonging. The Velvet Lantern Social balances food, drink, and friendship, weaving together restaurant, bar, and living room.
The Velvet Lantern is casual, boisterous, and sensory: everyone shares dishes and libations.
Industry friends, we’ve got you. Enjoy 20% off your tab as our thank you for all that you do.
Celebrate, commiserate, or simply unwind after work. Let’s nhậu. Make your reservation to guarantee your seat!
*In addition to our regular Dinner Service
Brazilian Zouk and Lambada Dance
Every Thursday 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. This foundation class is perfect for beginners and those looking to progress in their foundations.
𝟕:𝟑𝟎-𝟗𝐏𝐌 | 𝐀𝐁𝐂'𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐙𝐨𝐮𝐤-𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐚
𝟗-𝟗:𝟑𝟎𝐏𝐌 | 𝐏𝐫à𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚
𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓:
$𝟏𝟓 | 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩-𝐢𝐧
$𝟒𝟖 | 𝟒 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤 ($𝟏𝟐/𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬)
$𝟖𝟎 | 𝟖 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤 ($𝟏𝟎/𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬)
---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:
-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!
Christina Gomez y Los Cuates
Christina y Los Cuates is more than just a band; they are an experience—a blend of passion, skill, and cultural harmony that leaves every audience wanting more.
With a repertoire that spans original compositions and beloved classics, the band captivates audiences with their innovative interpretations of rancheras, boleros, huapangos, salsa, cumbias, alongside timeless country hits and original compositions.
Each performance is a lively journey through diverse musical genres, showcasing Christina's powerful vocals and the band's exceptional musicianship
Will Sangster & The Fine Chaps
Will Sangster & The Fine Chaps’ Nautical Reflections Winter Tour is coming to Tumbleroot in Santa Fe this holiday season, featuring SF’s own, Jacob Shije, and tour-wide support from SLC's Chasin’ The Sky. We’d love to see you there!
WILL SANGSTER
Will Sangster is a Salt Lake City-based musician whose roots have run through several staple SLC bands, including Sundog Sky, The Magpipes, and The Medicine Company. Now, stepping into his solo project, he blends folk, surf-psych, blues, soul, and indie into a colorfully catchy, improvisational, and intimate sound. His debut full-length LP, Nautical Reflections-featuring album artwork by Denver's own, Wasso Kozlina IV-arrives Christmas Day. Recorded across several studios nationwide-Familiar Faces,' Bierman Productions, his own Resident Owl Records in Salt Lake, and Chris Hoffman’s, Three Toad Studio in Grand Haven, Michigan-capturing a diversely influenced collection of sonic postcards. As a side note, he is also the founder of the live events production company, Slingshot Productions, that hosts the Salty Toes Music Festival, which will be returning Labor Day Weekend of 2026.
JACOB SHIJE
Hailing from the enchanting Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico, Jacob Shije stands as a multifaceted creative force, seamlessly weaving his talents as an Indigenous musician, artist, and photographer. With roots deeply embedded in his ancestral heritage, Jacob's work exudes a powerful sense of cultural resonance and creativity. In a world where creativity knows no bounds, Jacob Shije thrives as a modern storyteller, using melodies, visuals, and art to paint a vivid tapestry of his experiences and identity. With every note he strums, every image he captures, he invites us to explore the rich tapestry of his Indigenous heritage and the universal language of artistic expression. Jacob Shije isn't just an artist; he's a cultural luminary, a bridge between the past and the future, a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
CHASIN' THE SKY
The fire burned low as dusk fell over the Utah mountains while Chasin’ the Sky played on-grounded, present, and tuned to the land. The acoustic duo blends folk, world, flamenco, Latin, and jazz-blues into a living, earth-rooted sound touched by something ancient. Skye Quinonez’s voice rises like thunder on the ridge, met by Chase Kemp’s wind-like harmonies. Their music moves like weather-raw, textured, and full of motion. More than concerts, their performances become shared rituals, shaped by connection and the energy of the room. From ecstatic highs to slow melancholic lows, the experience feels less like listening and more like remembering something long forgotten.
Will Sangster & The Fine Chaps
with Chasin' the Sky and Jacob Shije
Friday January 2, 2026 • 7:30pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ with valid ID (under 21 admitted only if accompanied by parent or adult legal guardian)
$12 ADVANCE IN PERSON (buy your tickets in person at our Agua Fria location to save on fees!) | $18.32 ADVANCE ONLINE | $18 DAY OF SHOW
Tony O and Fleetwood Mac Tribute
We bring you our loving tribute to the love songs, the breakup songs, the witchery and the romance of Fleetwood Mac!
Hospitality Staffing Solutions Job Fair
Join our Job Fair - Every Wednesday at HSS!
We’re always meeting new talent for hospitality roles: cooks, servers, housekeeping, cleaning, travel positions & more
Walk-in interviews
Immediate hiring
Snacks & good vibes
1435 S. Saint Francis Drive, Suite 208
8 AM – 4:30 PM
Bring your ID - no appointment needed!
See you soon.
#santafejobs #NowHiring #JobFair2025 #hospitalityjobs #walkininterview #workwithus #hospitalitystaffingsolutions
Equal Grounds
Hey LGBTQ+ and Allied businesses!
Let's spice up your morning with coffee, snacks, and a heart-to-heart about our community and city businesses. Dive into the buzz on what really matters to us! Bring your open mind and heart, and let's build a stronger city together.
This is a free event, but please join the guest list by clicking the link in ticketing
Piff the Magic Dragon’s All-Star Vegas
Piff the Magic Dragon’s All-Star Vegas
Get ready for a night of magic, comedy, and jaw-dropping spectacle as Piff the Magic Dragon’s All-Star Vegas takes the stage!
Hosted by the beloved America’s Got Talent finalist and Vegas headliner Piff the Magic Dragon, this high-energy show features an all-star cast of AGT fan favorites, Cirque du Soleil performers, and surprise guests.
Packed with mind-blowing illusions, hilarious moments, and circus-style thrills, it’s a one-of-a-kind Vegas-style experience the whole family will love.
Don’t miss it—this is Vegas like you’ve never seen it before!
Madison Cunningham
Depending on the game, an Ace can be the highest or lowest card, zero or infinity. A breakup feels similar—one path crumbles, while all others remain infinitely possible. How do you write about heartbreak when you’re going through it? Ace, GRAMMY award-winner Madison Cunningham’s third record for Verve Forecast, tracks every part of it: falling out of love, having your heart broken, and then falling in love again. Co-produced by Cunningham and Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Rilo Kiley, Bahamas, Peach Pit), the fourteen-track album is honest and full of heart, even as it breaks.
Ace builds off of the success of Revealer (2022), a darkly funny portrait of an artist that won Cunningham her GRAMMY for “Best Folk Album,” but it is a different record. A slow burn until it wasn’t. It follows a period of writer's block. On Revealer and her debut album Who Are You Now (2019), Cunningham says that she was writing songs about heartbreak, but they weren’t about her heartbreak. They were sketches, observations. Cunningham wanted Ace to be emotions first. Heartbreaking and lush and bold.
Cunningham’s first single from Ace, “My Full Name,” was released to praise by PASTE who calls the lyrics, “simultaneously sprawling and intimate,” recalling “an ancient work of poetry.” On Ace, which Cunningham serves as co-producer, she wanted piano to move into the foreground. “I wanted it to feel like a mountain peak,” says Cunningham, “I wanted Ace to feel like a mountain we built together.” Ace is a record that feels alive and lush in all the ways Cunningham hoped for when she started writing. It is a record of mastery and honesty. Cunningham loves every single song on it. You can tell.
The Stargazer Train Ride
Enjoy an amazing night on the Stargazer train ride in Santa Fe, New Mexico! Join us on the Stargazer as we travel to the Galisteo Basin at night to view the gorgeous New Mexico night sky in all its glory!
Enjoy champagne & live music as you roll away from the lights and into the dark. Step out onto our open-air cars while listening to tales of the stars that have been passed down for hundreds of years and are now shared with you. Special adventures will be made for unique celestial events so keep an eye on our schedule, so you do not miss out.
Each ticket includes a seat in our enclosed (heated) train cars, access to an outdoor open air flatbed car, a champagne welcome toast as the adventure begins, live music, and presentations by professional guides! Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased. The Stargazer will run rain or shine.
The Stargazer Train departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot
Dec. 19th & January 16th TIMES ARE SET FOR - 7:45PM- 10:15PM
February 13th - 8:15PM - 10:45PM
Community Art Closet
A monthly pop-up offering free art supplies to the community, the Community Art Closet is open every third Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM at our Annex Gallery. Browse a wide variety of donated materials—sketchbooks, fabric, markers, brushes, beads, yarn, and more. Bring a bag and take what inspires you—everything is free and open to all!
White Lion and Vixen
White Lion & Vixen – Live in Concert
Two powerhouse names from the golden age of hard rock come together for an unforgettable night of music. White Lion roars back with re-energized versions of their timeless hits like “Wait,” “When the Children Cry,” and “Little Fighter.” Their fresh recordings and tours have reminded fans worldwide that you can’t keep a great song down.
Joining them is Vixen, the trailblazing all-female hard rock band who broke barriers and stormed the charts with “Edge of a Broken Heart,” “Cryin’,” and “Love Is a Killer.” With millions of albums sold, six #1 videos on MTV, and tours alongside icons like Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, and Scorpions, Vixen continues to thrill fans with their high-octane live show.
Two legendary bands. One electrifying concert.
SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of SAW
One of the most chilling horror films of all time is back… now as a laugh-out-loud musical parody! SAW The Musical reimagines the first movie, picking up from when Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanheight meet for the very first time in the infamous bathroom trap.
Will they follow “the rules” as they discover each other’s secrets? Will they outwit the game and make it out alive? Think Little Shop of Horrors meets Avenue Q, this is a darkly hilarious story about life, love, and yes… a little limb removal. Get your tickets today for SAW The Musical in Santa Fe!
SAW is back… but this time, it’s singing, dancing, and hilariously twisted! SAW The Musical takes the cult horror classic and turns it into a blood-soaked love story you’ll never forget. Get your tickets today!
Highlights
🔪 See the infamous "Saw bathroom" live on stage!
🤣 Join Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanheight in the infamous bathroom trap, humorously navigating their secrets and the rules
🎭 One of the most thought-provoking horror films hilariously reimagined in a parody stage production
💘 This musical love story is Little Shop of Horrors meets Avenue Q, pushing the boundary on sexuality and how to live the life you love
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 120 minutes including intermission
📍 Location: Center for Progress & Justice Theater, 1420 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
👤 Age requirement: recommended 14+. Anyone aged 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult (16+)
⚠️ This production includes explicit content, strobe effects, and simulated gore. Parental discretion advised.
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
William Elliott Whitmore
William Elliott Whitmore
January 27, 2026 • 7:30 pm
DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian
---
WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHITMORE
Born and raised on a small farm in Lee County Iowa, a love of the land has always been an important part of William Elliott Whitmore’s life. An appreciation for nature and its cycles being taught from an early age. That awareness of birth and death is a constant theme in the songwriting, through a lens of hopefulness and acceptance. These things unify us as people, a theme that is often explored in the music. With a banjo, guitar and kick drum, Whitmore seeks to convey these ideas. For over twenty years he has traveled the world, performing everywhere from Rome, Italy to Rome, Georgia. He’s played basements, backyards, festival stages, and Carnegie Hall, and has no plans to stop anytime soon. “Life is hard, nasty, and unforgiving at times”, Whitmore says, “but it’s beautiful too, and music can be a reminder of what we all have in common, a desire to keep putting one foot in front of the other.”
---
TICKETS
$20–$25
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Oct 22, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Oct 23, 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
Blade Runner LIVE
Experience Blade Runner, Ridley Scott’s multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic, while Vangelis’ synthesizer-led score is performed by The Avex Ensemble for the first time in-sync with the 1982 motion picture.
In this stylish noir thriller, detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) must continue as Replicant Hunter following the escape of 4 Replicants from colonies who’ve returned to earth. His mission however is complicated when he falls for Rachel (Sean Young); a Replicant based at the Tyrell Corporation.
“The single most immersive and tactile world ever created for the cinema.”
By arrangement with Warner Bros. Blade Runner Live is a production of Avex Classics International.
Billy F. Gibbons & the BFG Band
BILLY F GIBBONS
With his signature beard and African headgear, Billy F Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top.
BFG is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarists working in the blues-rock idiom. The Sound originates from the uncanny knack to squeeze unheard sounds out of the electric guitar with the blues, pop, R&B, country, gospel, western, hillbilly, and West Africa. That BFG down ‘n dirty growl is unmistakable heard on such hits as “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Cheap Sunglasses.”
TICKETS: $55–$99
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Oct 29, 10 am
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Oct 31, 10 am
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll isn’t preaching or teaching. He’s not interested in telling the rest of us what to do or think. But he is charting out a personal guide for his life, quieting the noise, and sitting with his real voice - the one that’s candid, consistent, and often inconvenient.
We’re Only Human is Carll’s tenth album. Like his best lyrics, it is also an understated masterpiece, an honest snapshot of one man’s confrontation and delight with humanity’s biggest and most intimate questions. Where do we find forgiveness for ourselves and grace for others? How do we hold on to peace of mind and stay present? What can we—and should we––trust? And how can we moor ourselves to, well, ourselves, in the midst of confusing, trying times? We’re Only Human offers audiences the chance to listen to Carll as he listens to himself.
“I’ve lived outside of myself for so long,” Carll admits. “Distractions, fear, anxiety, insecurity, and the complexity of being human in this world have so often pulled me away from being present or at peace.”
“I feel like there’s been a voice riding shotgun all my life, pushing me to do better, but I’ve struggled to listen to it,” Carll says. “The idea behind this record was to do the personal work I needed to do, then codify those lessons in song to serve as sort of breadcrumbs to get me back on the trail if, and inevitably when, I get lost again.”
Carll is more than two decades into a celebrated career. Praise from places such as Pitchfork and the New York Times––the latter of which yoked Carll’s ability to tackle tough issues with wry humor to Bob Dylan––punctuate a resume that includes Americana Music Awards and a Grammy nomination. His songs aren’t safe, but many of Nashville’s stars have recorded them, including Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack, and Brothers Osborne. As a solo recording artist, Carll has long-since established himself as one of Americana’s most-played––and most loved––voices. His warm but crackling vocals, wit, and heart dance through wordplay that’s always clever, and never too precious. Through it all, whenever Carll points a finger, it’s most often at himself.
As We’re Only Human collects moments of Carll figuring out how to be with himself, the songs feel forthright, hopeful, and timely. In today’s onslaught of instant gratification, rage-baiting headlines, glorified intolerance, and falling empathy, the record is a startling outlier: an artist’s raw, real-life effort to live well—both with himself and others. Carll embraces private epiphanies, and shares them with the world, allowing them to unfold for all to see and share.
Of course, We’re Only Human is also art. So while appreciating the motivation and compelling themes driving it will underpin the listener’s experience, Carll’s album also matters because of the sheer brilliance of its execution. These are songs composed by a writer’s writer, wielding his considerable skill with precision and beauty.
The album’s title track unfolds with plaintive piano and a mantle of grace. Carll sings, with a calming sincerity, “We’ll do most anything to avoid the pain / Hiding our hearts and casting the blame / 6,000 tongues, but we’re all the same / Ain’t no need to carry that shame / ‘Cause we’re only human.”
Hard-won minutes of quiet clarity inspired some of the record’s most beautiful moments. Accented by bright mandolin and soft, simple percussion, “Stay Here a While” captures a peaceful reprieve from a racing mind. “I remember sitting on the couch, looking out the window, watching the birds do their thing,” Carll says with a laugh. “I got lost in their lives for a moment, and it was such a wonderful feeling because my mind is always going in circles, seeking excitement, and frankly, just thinking about myself. I enjoyed the peace I felt in that moment and I thought, this is lovely and I’d like to stay in this place.” Carll shared that takeaway with MC Taylor, aka Hiss Golden Messenger, who not only could relate, but helped finish the song.
“High” offers another invitation to stop and breathe. Opening with a solo horn, flute, and stripped down piano, the track is lovely and sincere, with Carll’s signature humor hovering comfortably nearby. There are also times when Carll’s sharp wit comes roaring to the foreground. “Progress of Man (Bitcoin and Cattle)” sends up society’s disorienting––and conflicting––forces, while “Good People (Thank Me)” is a masterclass in comedic timing, stubborn humanism, and the untapped potential of gratitude.
A dogged insistence on acceptance, both of one’s self and others, courses through the album— as does Carll’s determination to hold himself accountable. “If I’m judging others, then I’m not having to look at myself,” Carll says. “I’m flawed as hell, judgmental, and critical of myself and those around me. That’s a loop that feeds itself. But I figure If I can look at myself clear-eyed and acknowledge my own shortcomings, it might help me have some grace and acceptance for myself and others.”
It’s that sort of harmonious duality––embracing one’s self and confessing one’s own mistakes––that solidifies the record’s big-hearted honesty. “The creative process was in large part a self-therapy session. I don’t think that would work if I was only looking at everyone else’s issues,” Carll says.
A moving series of grounding vignettes, realizations, and self-love roll through “What I Will Be,” as Carll promises to not compromise himself to fit in. A slow-burning, blues-tinged standout, “I Got Away with It” is painful and gorgeous. Brimming with hope, “One Day” balances the work Carll sees as necessary with the certainty that satisfaction, contentment, and peace are reachable by trusting in yourself and the universe.
Featuring a parade of Carll’s longtime friends, album closer “May I Never” is a plea to himself. As Ray Wylie Hubbard, Shovels & Rope, Darrell Scott, Nicole Atkins, and The Band of Heathens’ Gordy Quist and Ed Jurdi each take verses, listeners are swept up in a resolute promise to keep after good. “It brings up a lot for me when I hear them singing those lines,” Carll says. Each of those people - whether they know it or not - have played a part in my story, and it’s gratifying and humbling to me to have them lend their voices to this song.”
In the end, Carll’s latest album is a lovingly and purposefully written collection of reminders. “I hope other people find something in it, too” Carll says. “Through it all, I am trying to stayappreciative, knowing that I did what I set out to do: write something that can help me navigate this journey with a little more grace and peace.”
TICKETS
$29–$34
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Tues, Oct 28, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Oct 31, 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 INFO
Hayes Carll would love to meet you at the VIP experience before the show! You can purchase the VIP package here.
The VIP package includes:
-Acoustic performance and Q&A with Hayes
-Photo and signing opportunity with Hayes
-Limited edition tour poster & laminate
-10% off merchandise at the show
-Early access to the venue
VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited
ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival
PARKING: Yes
ALCOHOL: Yes
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
Joan Osborne & KT Tunstall
In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career.
Eight years after milestone recording, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience, with special guests Amy Helm, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”.
Throughout her three-decade, multi-Grammy nominated career, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs, while she has also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range.
KT TUNSTALL
KT Tunstall has always lived in pursuit of creative evolution. The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning Scottish artist made an indelible mark on the music world with her 2004 multi-platinum debut Eye to the Telescope, immediately establishing herself as a formidable force. Nearly two decades on, Tunstall’s career has spanned an eclectic array of genres - from introspective folk to blistering rock and experimental electro-pop - while she has remained one of the most iconic live performers of her generation, renowned for her extraordinary voice that shifts effortlessly from soulful to bluesy grit to delicate folk-pop. Her music embodies a balance of raw emotion and visceral energy, always remaining in constant service to memorable melody, while her live shows are punctuated by a warm and often hilarious rapport with her audience.
Tunstall’s breakthrough came in 2004 on the revered UK music show Later… with Jools Holland. A last-minute addition to the lineup after rapper Nas dropped out, Tunstall took to the stage armed with just her guitar, a loop pedal, and a tambourine on the floor. “Do that new ‘Woo Hoo’ one,” her Label Boss suggested. So she did - and the rest, as they say, is history. Her stripped-back yet electrifying performance of “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” captivated audiences instantly, propelling her to global fame. In a pre-looppedal revolution era, long before artists like Ed Sheeran popularized its use, Tunstall stood out as a trailblazer and true pioneer of its use, making the ‘one-woman-band’ setup not just novel but essential. “That night made me understand something important,” Tunstall recalls. “It’s not just about the song, it’s how you execute it under pressure, how you share it. I didn’t realise how much people would love seeing how I did it. I think people got a kick out of seeing someone do something risky live, and pull it off.”
Her debut album, Eye to the Telescope, solidified her as a leading voice in the burgeoning folk-pop movement. Her debut record produced enduring hits such as the rhythmically charged “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree,” the tender ballad “Other Side of the World,” and the soaring anthem “Suddenly I See,” which would later become synonymous with The Devil Wears Prada. She recalls her Manager at the time saying to her, “enjoy this moment; they’ve used your entire unedited song for the beginning of the film, no dialogue. It’ll probably never happen like this again”. The iconic opening scene of the movie cemented her place in a defining cultural moment.
Amid a crowded field of rising female singer-songwriters, Tunstall stood apart, exuding authenticity and displaying an unmistakable stage presence and musicianship. “There are two core elements to my style,” she reflects. “I’ve got the troubadour, acoustic, emotionally driven side, and then there’s the raw, fiery rock element with a ton of teeth.” This duality - switching from heartfelt acoustic ballads to gritty rock anthems - has been a hallmark of her career.
By the time her sophomore album Drastic Fantastic was released in 2007, Tunstall had evolved from folk-pop ingénue to bona fide rock star. The record leaned further into guitar-driven rock without losing the melodic hooks that defined her sound. It reflected her resistance to being confined to one musical identity, pushing beyond her folk roots. This was further explored in her 2010 album Tiger Suit, recorded in Berlin, where she fused acoustic instrumentation with pulsing electronic beats, breaking new creative ground.
Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon (2013) marked a dramatic shift in her sound and mood. Recorded in the widescreen desert landscapes of Tucson, Arizona, the album embraced a strippedback, Americana-tinged aesthetic, mirroring a period of personal upheaval, including the loss of her father and the breakdown of her marriage. Critically lauded, the album revealed some of Tunstall’s most intimate and vulnerable work.
As she entered the second decade of her career, Tunstall embarked on one of her most ambitious ventures yet: a trilogy of albums exploring the interwoven themes of soul, body, and mind. The first, 2016’s KIN, was the ‘soul’ record - a bright, anthemic return that rekindled her love of music after a period of disillusionment. In 2018, she followed with WAX, the ‘body’ record, which embraced her rock instincts with a visceral intensity. The trilogy concluded in 2022 with NUT, the ‘mind’ album, written during a period of profound life changes, including her move to the U.S., as well as creating an album remotely through the pandemic. “This trilogy represents probably the most extreme and transformative period of my life,” Tunstall reflects.
Earlier this year, as the 20th anniversary of Eye to the Telescope approached, Tunstall was honored with the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for ‘Outstanding Song Collection’ - a testament to her enduring influence among both peers and fans alike. In the past year, she has toured both as a solo act and co-headliner with iconic U.S. singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin, while also serving as a special guest on tours with Roger Daltrey, and fellow Scots, Texas.
In addition to her prolific music career, Tunstall has expanded into composing for film and theater. Most recently, it was announced that Clueless, The Musical, for which she composed the music, will make its West End debut in February 2025. Next year, Tunstall will celebrate the 20th anniversary of her seminal debut album Eye to the Telescope with a series of special performances and a re-release featuring additional tracks, including an inaugural headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. After two decades, KT Tunstall remains a vital, ever-evolving artist - one who continues to surprise, innovate, and captivate audiences around the world.
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ESPAÑOLA HUMANE
TICKETS
$45–70 before fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Aug 27, 10 am. Want pre-sale access?Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Aug 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 LENSIC
SEATING: Yes
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of your accommodations prior to the show
PARKING: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your checkout
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
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.
Sheng Wang LIVE
Sheng Wang is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Houston, TX.
His current stand-up comedy tour will span three years and eight countries, including dates across Asia in 2026.
Sheng’s first Netflix special, Sweet & Juicy (2022), produced and directed by Ali Wong, was praised for his laid-back delivery and sharp observations on everyday life.
He will return to Netflix with a new special, filmed November 8, 2025, at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., and is set for release in 2026.
The special is produced by Ali Wong, Sheng Wang, and John Irwin. Sheng has also appeared on HBO’s 2 Dope Queens and wrote for ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat.
He currently lives in Los Angeles, where he enjoys exploring botanical gardens and discovering new ways to snack.
$54 / $69 / $79
Carlos Mencia The Liberated Tour
Carlos Mencia – The Liberated Tour
Get ready for an unfiltered night of laughter with Carlos Mencia, one of the most recognizable and fearless voices in comedy. Known for his raw, honest humor and sharp social insight, Carlos Mencia’s stand-up finds the funny in everything — from everyday life to headline-making events — with his signature energy and edge.
Currently touring the country on his Liberated Tour, Carlos Mencia returns to his roots with all-new material that’s bold, thought-provoking, and laugh-out-loud funny. From his breakout hit Mind of Mencia to his sold-out shows and Las Vegas residency, he continues to prove why he’s one of comedy’s most enduring and dynamic performers.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Carlos Mencia live — unplugged, unfiltered, and completely Liberated.
Cyril Neville
CYRIL NEVILLE, the Uptown Ruler, brings a lifetime of dreams come true. This two-time grammy winning icon is brilliant and beautiful on stage and in his recorded work. In this new chapter of his creative life, Cyril levels up even more with new songs, a fresh perspective on his decares of performance worldwide and a determined eye on the future. As Quint Davis, fonder and head of the new Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival watching Mr. Neville perform at the 2025 Jazz Fest Congo Square Stage said,” He’s still got it.”
Cyril Neville is one of the founding fathers of the New Orleans signature funky soul, rock jazz sound that has influenced countless artists and entertained millions of fans over his 5- decade career. Mr. Neville is a vocalist, songwriter, percussionist, painter, cultural icon and activist who richly deserves his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Born in 1948 in New Orleans, the youngest of the Neville Brothers was raised in a musical household, with his brothers Aaron, Art and Charles all making waves on the local musical scene. Their uncle George Landry was Big Chief Jolly of the Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indian Tribe, and young Cyril cut his teeth singing and playing percussion with the group. At 19, he joined his brother’s band, Art Neville and the Neville Sounds, and released his first single a year later.
TICKETS
$35 + fees
DAY OF SHOW: $40 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Nov 19, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Nov 21, 8 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.
Tumbleroot Table will be posting a special Nola-style cuisine pop-up during this event.
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.
Jacob Shije Band
Catch some rockabilly / rhythm & blues. The perfect soundtrack for a romantic evening at Boxcar. Jacob Shije and his band will take our stage Valentine's Day 2026.
Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman, even more hirsute than last time, is back to remind the fans of sawdust what a living, breathing mammal, unsullied by AI, looks like. With songs and notions inspired by his newest book, Little Woodchucks, Nick—with support from woodworker and co-author Lee Buchanan— might just inspire you to get busy making things with your own hands, which is guaranteed to get you kissed. Especially if what you make is sausage rolls. "Canoes are sexy AF, especially when you make ‘em out of wood.”—Nina Simone, probably
Nick Offerman is an actor, author, humorist, and woodworker whose onscreen credits include the Emmy award-winning role of Bill in The Last of Us (HBO), Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Forest in Devs, and Karl Weathers in the FX series Fargo. He has written six New York Times Bestselling books: Where the Deer and the Antelope Play, Paddle Your Own Canoe, Gumption, Good Clean Fun, and The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, written with his wife, Megan Mullally. His latest book Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop’s Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery is a narrative woodworking guide for kids, large and small.
Recent and upcoming projects include Death by Lightning (Netflix), Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Sovereign, Civil War (written and directed by Alex Garland), Pout Pout Fish, Origin (written and directed by Ava DuVernay), The Life of Chuck, The Umbrella Academy, and NBC’s Making It (co-host and executive producer). He is the voice of Beef Tobin in the FOX animated series The Great North and audiobook narrator for Wendell Berry’s The Need to Be Whole. In his spare time, he can be found at his woodshop in Los Angeles building hand-crafted items from wood, ranging from spoons and canoes to ukuleles.
Warren Haynes Solo
Visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist Warren Haynes is a cornerstone of the American music landscape, lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer.
He effortlessly cross-pollinates genres and unfurls solos that broil with passion in his distinctive, signature style.
Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – and an acclaimed solo artist, he has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers and his artistry has led to thousands of memorable performances and millions of album and track sales.
Haynes is a beacon of creativity and musical excellence that inspires fans as well as fellow musicians, evidenced by the diverse array of artists that he has performed and recorded with, including Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Chris Stapleton, Coheed and Cambria, Dave Grohl, Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton, and many more.
After joining the Allman Brothers Band in 1989, Haynes released his first solo album, Tales of Ordinary Madness, in 1993 and soon after, he formed Gov’t Mule originally as a side project during band breaks.
The Mule has since created a revered catalog over the past 30 years, including multiple GRAMMY nominations, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, respected and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Following a handful of solo live releases in 2003 and 2004, Haynes released his GRAMMY-nominated sophomore solo album, Man In Motion, in 2011 and his third solo collection, Ashes & Dust, in 2015. After nearly a decade, Warren issued his fourth solo album, Million Voices Whisper, in November 2024, debuting at the top of Billboard’s Blues Albums Chart.
The self-produced collection of soulful blues-rock includes multiple appearances from his longtime ABB bandmate Derek Trucks as well as guest spots from Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson. He followed that up with its companion album, The Whisper Sessions, in September 2025, featuring stripped-down versions of select songs from Million Voices Whisper. Haynes also curates and hosts the Christmas Jam, an annual star-studded holiday charity show in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, which will celebrate its 33rd event in 2025.
As one of the most celebrated and longest-running live concerts in the U.S., the Christmas Jam has raised nearly $3 million for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, constructing over 50 homes, and helps the region’s housing needs through newer partner BeLoved Asheville.
TICKETS
$59-$84 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Nov 19, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Nov 21, 10 am.
For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.
VIP INFO
Guitar Player VIP Package (VIP 1): $223
-One (1) Premium Reserved Seat or General Admission Ticket*
-Intimate pre-show songwriter's session with Warren Haynes
-One (1) Set Of Custom Warren Haynes Guitar Picks In Collector Box**
-One (1) Warren Haynes Signature Dunlop Guitar Slide**
-One (1) set of GHS Strings**
-VIP-exclusive Warren Haynes tote bag
-Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard
-Priority Entry
-VIP Check-In with access to VIP Host and Early Merch Shopping
Winter of Warren VIP Package (VIP 2): $173
-One (1) Premium Reserved Seat or General Admission Ticket*
-Intimate pre-show songwriter's session with Warren Haynes
-Curated VIP-only merchandise gift
-VIP-exclusive Warren Haynes tote bag
-Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard
-Priority Entry
-VIP Check-In with access to VIP Host and Early Merch Shopping
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.
The Strumbellas
The Strumbellas know that misery loves company, and that if we’re together, even in dark times, there’s some joy in that. Their songs of suffering and celebration date back to their 2012 debut My Father And The Hunter, and the band have obsessively chased big hooks, group vocal exuberance, and folk-rock propulsion through their 2016 breakthrough Hope to 2024’s Part Time Believer. The Juno and iHeartRadio Music Award-winning group’s new song Hard Lines gives listeners an urgent, new take on their iconic mix of intimate feelings with stadium folk sounds.
Determined to use every tool in their arsenal to write a good song, The Strumbellas started by looking inward: random song titles, non-sequitur ideas, scraps of paper, and voice memos of half-sung melodies came from everyone in the band. They then connected with their favourite collaborators, songwriters and producers anywhere from their home in Toronto to Vancouver, Nashville, or LA, to create demos that ranged from campfire-chord whispers to radio-ready productions. The long list was then whittled down by the band along with producer Chad Copelin (LANY, Sasha Sloan, Colony House), who recorded the band at his studio in Norman, Oklahoma. Copelin’s finely honed sonic instincts bring out a newly textured, insistently edgy side to The Strumbellas’ alt-folk stomp.
“We’re living in a lonely world,” says keyboardist Dave Ritter. “Whether it’s work or our home life or our screens, life seems cut up into smaller and smaller pieces all disconnected from each other. Hard Lines is about picking your way through the rubble of contemporary life and the hope that we can build things together again. It’s something we’re reminded of when we gather to write or rehearse songs, and when we get to play for people, that music brings us together, gives us some moments of connection that are hard to find these days.”
---
TICKETS
$30–$35 plus fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Aug 20, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Aug 22, 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: Yes, please speak to a Meow Wolf team member
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
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.
East Forest
East Forest is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, speaker, and ceremony guide. Since 2008, East Forest’s “lush” (Rolling Stone) and “blissful” (NPR) music has blended ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and avant-pop to explore sound as a tool for inner journeys and consciousness expansion.
The project's latest endeavor is "Music for Mushrooms," a feature-length narrative documentary showcasing the transformative power of psychedelics, music, and community. East Forest’s most recent musical release, “Lovingly: A Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner, vol. III” is an immersive long-form live album, over six hours in length, and intended to guide journeys of deep introspection from start to finish. The third volume of his Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner series, the music was recorded and improvised live inside psilocybin ceremonies facilitated between 2020 and 2024.
East Forest's extensive catalog includes over 30 albums and notable collaborations with artists such as Ram Dass, Jon Hopkins, Laraaji, Dead Prez, Nick Mulvey, Peter Broderick, Max Cooper, and DJ ANNA. The project has performed at major festivals and venues internationally.
As a trailblazer in meditation and inner resilience, East Forest offers guided meditations, retreats, and a podcast ("Ten Laws w/East Forest"). His approach promotes non-religious, accessible spirituality. He's a faculty member at the Esalen Institute and has collaborated with institutions across social justice, mental health, science, music, and creative fields, including Google, Johns Hopkins, UCSF, Stanford, and TED.
His work has appeared on Bright Antenna, Domino, Mercury KX, Aquilo, Ghostly, as well as Tender Loving Empire & Universal/Decca.
Johnny Lloyd at Cowgirl
Come on out for some kick-ass live music with Johnny Lloyd and Co & enjoy tasty food & killer margaritas at the amazing Cowgirl BBQ!!
Family-friendly, free event!
Dec. 10,
Feb. 2
March 4
photo credit: LZackler
#livemusic #santafe #newmexico #music #iheartnmmusic
Albuquerque Oddities & Curiosities Expo
For Lovers of the Strange, Unusual & Bizarre...
ENTRY: $15 ADV / $20 AT THE DOOR
Kids 12 & under are free (no ticket needed)
EVENT DAYS: Saturday & Sunday 10AM-5PM
FOR SPECIFIC CLASS DETAILS AND SHOW INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT:
https://odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com/
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird.
You'll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more.
We truly have something weird for everyone at our shows.
All items you see at our shows are legal to own and sustainably sourced. Outside of our curated vendors, we host sideshow performers on stage all throughout day and the opportunity to learn the craft of taxidermy with classes available during the expo.
The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by an amazing community of like-minded people.
We pride ourselves in being a completely "DIY" ran show from start to finish. We find so much joy in being able to provide a place where you can feel at home surrounded by others that share the same interests. We are the first and original traveling event exclusively showcasing oddities vendors and dark artists in the country.
We are a one of a kind event and the first to do what we specialize in. We take tremendous pride in this and hope to gain your support along the way.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.
At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre.
PHJB marches that tradition forward once again on So It Is. The album redefines what New Orleans music means today by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots, through its common ancestry with the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane, and forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport, including legends like Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead and modern giants like Beck, The Foo Fighters, My Morning Jacket, and the Black Keys.
$47 / $65 / $75 / $89
Tickets on sale: Friday, September 26, 10 am.
Member pre-sale: Wednesday, September 24, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member
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!
Kathy Griffin LIVE
Kathy Griffin is a two-time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian, television star, best-selling author and advocate known for her biting satire and fearless comedy. The legendary performer holds the Guinness Book of World Records for writing and starring in an unprecedented 20 televised stand-up specials.
Kathy is perhaps best known for her hit Bravo series, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, which aired for 6 years and won 2 Emmys. Kathy starred on NBC’s Suddenly Susan and guest starred on Seinfeld, Law & Order: SVU, Glee, You, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She has lent her unique voice to animated characters in Shrek Forever After, The Simpsons, American Dad, Futurama and Dilbert. Kathy co-produced and co-hosted CNN’s New Year’s Eve special, with Anderson Cooper for 10 years.
Kathy’s memoir, Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin, debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Her second book, Kathy Griffin’s Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index, was also a New York Times Best Seller.
Kathy is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, women, other disenfranchised groups, and is a cancer survivor herself.
Chocolate & Coffee Fest
A cross-pollination of numerous influences, including cabaret, spaghetti Westerns, norteño, punk, and the immigrant dance music of Eastern Europe, Colorado-based quartet DeVotchKa, formed in Denver by multi-instrumentalists Nick Urata (vocals, guitar, trumpet), Tom Hagerman (violin, accordion), Jeanie Schroder (sousaphone, bass) and percussionist Shawn King, emerged as unlikely indie heroes in the mid-2000s infusing modern indie music with a global flavor.
They found widespread success in 2006 with their Grammy-nominated soundtrack to the hit indie film Little Miss Sunshine. Signing with revered indie, Anti-, the band delivered A Mad and Faithful Telling in early 2008, reaching the number nine slot on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. A lengthy world tour followed, including stops at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Bumbershoot. After doing more soundtrack work, this time for the 2009 comedy I Love You Phillip Morris, the group returned to the studio for 2011’s moody and triumphant 100 Lovers. Embarking on another world tour, they collaborated with the Colorado Symphony on the 2012 concert album Live with the Colorado Symphony. Over the next several years, Urata became increasingly involved in his own film composition career, scoring movies like Crazy Stupid Love, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Paddington, and the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events. Meanwhile, the band regrouped for a lengthy recording session, eventually returning in 2018 with their sixth album, This Night Falls Forever, this time via Concord Records.
---
TICKETS
$32–$37 before fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, July 16, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, July 18, 12 pm.
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.
Janene Garofalo
Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992.
Janeane has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in films such as The Truth About Cats and Dogs,Wet Hot American Summer,Ratatouille,Steal This Movie,Reality Bites,Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion,Mystery Men,The Ten and The Cable Guy. Janeane also co-authored the best seller Feel This Book, with Ben Stiller.
Janeane was a cast member of the Emmy Award-winning Ben Stiller Show and played the role of Paula, the acerbic talent booker, on The Larry Sanders Show, for which she received an Emmy nomination. During the fall of ’94 she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. Some of Janeane’s other television work includes two specials for HBO, FOX’s 24, Mad About You, and the final season of NBC’s The West Wing, where she played Democratic campaign strategist Louise Thornton.
In addition to acting in film and television, Janeane is an outspoken activist, spoken word performer and stand-up comedy entertainer known and respected around the world. She was instrumental in the successful launching of the first liberal radio network, Air America Radio, where she hosted her own talk show, “The Majority Report.” A lightning rod for controversy, Janeane’s well informed opinions and unflinching honesty have inspired laughs, as well as striking a chord with the left, right and everyone in between.
TICKETS
$47.50-$58.50 + fees
MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Nov 12, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Nov 14, 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.
Boots in the Park
Boots In The Park returns to Albuquerque for the third and BIGGEST year yet! May 15 and 16, 2026
Register for Presale to access the lowest ticket price: https://rragw.share.hsforms.com/2H5WXpEDHQ8-sdhH4OgP1og
Join us for New Mexico's premier country music festival-- two unforgettable days of live music, dancing, and good times under the desert sky.
This years lineup features superstar headliners Post Malone and Jelly Roll plus country favorites Jessie Murph and Koe Wetzel!
That's not all, we're adding a brand new second stage for 2026.
"Straight Out of Texas" stage brings you some of the Lone Star State's biggest acts on ALL ON ONE STAGE, including Cody Jinks, Randy Rogers Band, Josh Abbot Band, and many more.
Herb Alpert
Creator and innovator, musician and producer, artist, and philanthropist, Herb Alpert is a man with a profound passion.
Born in Los Angeles, the future trumpeter came of age in a house filled with music. At the age of eight, he was drawn to the trumpet in a music appreciation class in his elementary school.
“I was very fortunate that I had that exposure to music and was encouraged to stick with it. Years ago, when the arts programs were cut out of our public schools, so many kids stopped having that kind of opportunity.”
A legendary trumpet player, Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five #1 hits, nine GRAMMY® Awards, the latest from his 2014 album, “Steppin’ Out,” fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum albums and has sold over 72 million records. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the pop music limelight, at one point outselling the Beatles two to one. In 1966, they achieved the since-unmatched feat of simultaneously having four albums in the Top 10– and five in the Top 20. Herb Alpert also has the distinction of being the only artist who has had a #1 instrumental and vocal single.2025 MARKED THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC ALBUM, “WHIPPED CREAM & OTHER DELIGHTS” AS WELL AS 39 STRAIGHT SOLD OUT CONCERTS!
HERB AND HIS BRAND NEW TIJUANA BRASS WILL BE PERFORMING MANY OF THOSE GREAT SONGS ON, “WHIPPED CREAM & OTHER DELIGHTS” IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER WONDERFUL HIT SONGS THAT WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE: “THE LONELY BULL”, “SPANISH FLEA”, “A TASTE OF HONEY”, “MEXICAN SHUFFLE”, “TIJUANA TAXI”, “THIS GUY’S IN LOVE WITH YOU”, “WHAT NOW MY LOVE”, “ZORBA THE GREEK”, “LADYFINGERS”, “RISE”, “ROUTE 101” AND MANY OTHER DELIGHTS!
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
By Clement Clarke Moore
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
"Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN!
On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONNER and BLITZEN!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!
Misfit Christmas at Mine Shaft Tavern
Come on out to historic Madrid, NM for a misfit Christmas Eve at The Mine Shaft Tavern! Clark Andrew Libbey and Tom Andes will be playing Christmas singalongs and more around the fire in the Tavern from 5-8pm! Come on by!
Christmas Eve on the Historic Santa Fe Plaza
The most magical time in this cultural hot bed of a city! Yes, roads close downtown in exchange for family and friends to gather to share some holiday spirit. 6PM till the beginning of Midnight Mass Canyon Road, Barrio de Analco and the Plaza steps back in time and keeps up an age old tradition by laying out the city with Farolitos (mini lanterns) with a luminaria (mini bon-fire) with our 3 most fragrant woods: Piñon, Pine & Cedar.
Hot Chocolate on the Plaza and many memories to be made plus all the lights on the Plaza.
6 - 8 PM Canyon Road is lights out and Christmas Carols all the way down to the Plaza
8-11 Santa Fe Plaza is the most magical place in the city!
Christmas Eve - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Christmas Eve - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra
Colin Jacobsen, violin and leader
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano
VIVALDI Motet and Arias
VIVALDI Four Seasons
Vivaldi composed these works while serving as the court chapel master in Mantua. Initially, scholars believed that the inspiration for the concerti stemmed from Vivaldi’s surroundings in Mantua; however, some researchers, such as Karl Heller, suggest they may have been written as early as 1716–1717, before his official engagement with the Mantua court. The concerti were published in Amsterdam alongside eight additional works, forming a complete set of twelve.
At the time of its publication, The Four Seasons represented a revolutionary departure from the conventional Baroque concerto. The composition marked an important transition in instrumental music, bridging the gap between structured harmonic principles and the imaginative evocation of real-world imagery through sound.
Programmatic Elements and Poetic Influence
Unlike most instrumental compositions of the Baroque era, The Four Seasons includes accompanying sonnets, which are thought to have been written by Vivaldi himself. Each sonnet is divided into three sections, corresponding to the three movements of each concerto. This approach makes the work one of the earliest and most detailed examples of program music—an instrumental composition intended to depict a narrative or scene. The use of text to guide the musical interpretation showcases Vivaldi’s ingenuity in translating literary themes into sound.
It is uncertain whether The Four Seasons was composed to fit the sonnets or vice versa, though Vivaldi likely wrote them.
Throughout The Four Seasons, Vivaldi employs musical motifs to evoke vivid images of nature. He recreates the chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves, the fury of storms, and even human activities such as dancing, hunting, and ice-skating. This attention to detail and the seamless blending of music and poetry distinguish The Four Seasons as an extraordinary work of art.
Structure of The Four Seasons
Each concerto within The Four Seasons follows the traditional three-movement format of fast–slow–fast. Below is a detailed breakdown of each concerto:
Spring (La primavera) – Concerto No. 1 in E Major, Op. 8, RV 269
Allegro – The movement begins with a bright and cheerful theme, symbolizing the arrival of spring. The violin mimics the singing of birds, while the orchestration conveys the freshness of the season.
Largo e pianissimo sempre – A serene movement featuring a gentle melody, depicting a shepherd resting while his dog barks softly in the background, represented by the viola.
Allegro pastorale – A lively dance portraying the joy of spring. The rhythmic patterns suggest the festivities of nymphs and shepherds.
Summer (L’estate) – Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 8, RV 315
Allegro non molto – A slow, oppressive movement illustrating the sweltering heat of summer. The music conveys the exhaustion of humans and animals alike.
Adagio e piano – Presto e forte – A dramatic movement featuring sudden bursts of energy, symbolizing the anticipation of an impending storm.
Presto – The storm arrives with force, as rapid and turbulent violin passages mimic thunder, lightning, and strong winds.
Autumn (L’autunno) – Concerto No. 3 in F Major, Op. 8, RV 293
Allegro – A joyful celebration of the harvest. The music represents the sounds of peasants dancing and drinking, with a playful, rustic character.
Adagio molto – The second movement depicts the aftereffects of excessive drinking, as intoxicated revelers drift into a deep sleep.
Allegro – The final movement portrays a hunting scene, complete with galloping rhythms and horn-like calls in the violin.
Winter (L’inverno) – Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 8, RV 297
Allegro non molto – The movement captures the bone-chilling cold of winter. Staccato violin notes depict shivering, while the melody imitates the sound of harsh winds.
Largo – A peaceful interlude illustrating the warmth of a cozy fire indoors, offering respite from the bitter cold.
Allegro – The final movement presents a vivid depiction of walking on ice, slipping, and ultimately the howling of icy winds.
Performance and Interpretation
A complete performance of The Four Seasons typically lasts between 40 and 43 minutes. The precise interpretation of the work varies among musicians, leading to countless unique renditions over the centuries. Historically informed performances emphasize the use of period instruments and authentic Baroque techniques, whereas modern interpretations sometimes incorporate embellishments, altered tempi, and even electronic modifications.
Recording History
Since its first electrical recording in 1942 by Bernardino Molinari, The Four Seasons has been recorded by a vast array of musicians. One of the most significant early recordings was made in 1947 by Louis Kaufman, which helped reintroduce Vivaldi’s music to the broader public. Later, I Musici produced multiple recordings of the piece, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of the classical repertoire.
The Four Seasons been used many times in popular culture. It appears in films, commercials, video games, figure skating routines, and contemporary dance performances.
A particularly famous interpretation was made by Nigel Kennedy in 1989, which became one of the best-selling classical albums of all time. His dynamic approach brought renewed popularity to The Four Seasons and introduced it to new audiences beyond classical music enthusiasts.
Influence and Legacy
The Four Seasons has had an immense impact on both classical and popular music. It has been adapted in numerous ways, from jazz and rock renditions to electronic remixes. Composers such as Max Richter have reimagined the piece, blending its original motifs with contemporary styles. Vivaldi’s work has also been widely used in film, television, commercials, and even video games.
By ingeniously combining programmatic elements with intricate musical structures, Vivaldi crafted a masterpiece that continues to inspire musicians and audiences alike.
Additionally, The Four Seasons has inspired various forms of artistic expression beyond music, including dance, figure skating, and theatrical productions. Its adaptability and timeless appeal ensure its continued relevance in modern culture.
2 Performances TICKETS HERE
Eryn Bent Band Christmas
Eryn Bent Band presents:
A Christmas in Santa Fe Showcase
A Fundraiser for the American Foundation of Suicide Protection – NM Chapter + the East Mountain Companion Animal Project
Monday December 22nd, 2025 • 7 pm
DOORS 6pm • 21+ with valid ID (under 21 admitted only if accompanied by parent or adult legal guardian)
Tickets: $5 – $25 suggested donation
-----
Featuring:
- The Eryn Bent Band | Christina Gomez | Luminatrix | Natanya Manson | Margaret Burke | Josué Urrutia | Brandon Reidal | Loveless Johnson III | and more!
SunSquabi with 5 AM
Music has the power to move us—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. For SunSquabi—Kevin Donohue [guitar, keys, production], Josh Fairman [bass, synth], and Scotty Zwang [drums]—that power lives in the unspoken language they share on stage and in the studio. With millions of streams and high-energy performances at venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, they’ve carved out a space where electronic production, jam-band freedom, and funk-rooted grooves collide.
Now, the Colorado-based trio turns the page with their most defining release yet: a self-titled album that reintroduces SunSquabi in their purest form. More than a record, SunSquabi is a creative reset—a declaration of who they are now, and where they're headed next.
“This is the most honest version of us,” says Donohue. “It felt right to make it self-titled, because we’ve grown into something new—and we wanted to mark that.”
The album follows a strong run of EPs (Cloudburst and Grind) that saw the band evolving through collaboration, improvisation, and reinvention. Tracks often began as live jams—many from their livestream sessions during the pandemic—and grew into fully fleshed-out songs that reflect both discipline and spontaneity.
“We didn’t overthink it. We trusted our instincts,” adds Fairman. “Everything came from a real place, and we stayed true to that. This record feels like a culmination.”
Since 2015, SunSquabi has toured relentlessly and released boundary-pushing records like Odyssey (2016), Deluxe EP (2017), and Instinct (2019). They've collaborated with artists like Lettuce, GRiZ, Late Night Radio, and The String Cheese Incident, building a loyal following along the way. Media outlets including JamBase, Live For Live Music, and ThisSongIsSick have praised their genre-defying sound and explosive live shows.
While their past work laid the foundation, SunSquabi feels like the project that defines them. It's not just a name on a record—it’s a statement of identity, intention, and evolution. And as always, their goal is simple: move people, lift spirits, and keep the groove alive
---
TICKETS
$20–$25 before fees
PUBLIC SALE: Tues, Sep 16, 11 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
ㅤ
Felix y Los Gatos
Don't miss Felix y los Gatos live at The Mine Shaft Tavern on Sunday, December 21st from 2-6pm!
Dance your heart out in Madrid this Sunday
Intro to Static Trapeze
Static trapeze is one of the most iconic circus arts, featuring a horizontal bar suspended by two ropes. It combines strength, balance, momentum, and creativity as you explore movement above, below, and around the bar. Trapeze is an excellent way to build aerial awareness, coordination, and full-body strength while discovering your own artistic expression in the air.
Introductory: Brand new to trapeze? This is your spot. In this welcoming class, you’ll explore the basics of getting on and off the bar, supported hangs, shapes under the bar, and simple poses—all while building strength and confidence.
No experience needed. Welcoming to all body sizes, genders, and fitness levels.
Santa Fe Scenic Train Ride
New Mexico is known around the world for its beautiful landscapes.
So why not take in those gorgeous views from the comfort of our beautifully restored passenger cars.
Enjoy first class service and amazing vistas while our train takes you out across the high desert to the views overlooking the Galisteo Basin.
Each ticket includes a seat in our enclosed train cars, a complimentary champagne welcome as the adventure begins, and live entertainment! Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased.
Select Santa Fe Scenic train rides will feature Native American dance performances.
The Santa Fe Scenic departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot.
*Train Rides in November & December starts at 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Mimosas and Magic Winter Tree Painting
"Mimosas and a Masterpiece” at Artful Soul is a fun painting party team-taught by professional Santa Fe artists Mickey Bond and Laura Tarnoff. Offered once a month, these creative Sunday afternoons are a great way to unwind, relax with friends, share a special date, or try something new in a supportive environment. No art experience required. Everything you need is at hand in our boutique art studio. Enjoy a mimosa and brunch snacks. We also invite you to bring your own beverage and snack. Class time is 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM. A super fun afternoon out!
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."
Make & Take at the International Folk Art Museum
Join us in the Hands-on Studio at MOIFA for special holiday weekend art projects! Enhance your museum visit with a fun and creative art-making experience.
Dates & Activities:
December 21 | Shine & Press: Foil-Embossed Ornaments
December 28 | Weave a Wish: Ojo de Dios
This program is free with museum admission. Museum admission is always free for kids and members.
Sleepy Solstice Hike
Walk off your winter blues and join Park Rangers for a guided hike to learn how local plants and animals conserve energy to survive the winter. The hike concludes with an opportunity to observe the sun at the analemma kiosk to mark the Winter Solstice!
Event Details:
• Date: Sunday, December 21st
• Time: 10:00 AM (The hike starts promptly)
• Location: Main parking lot, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59.
• Activity: Moderate hike with uphill sections and varied surfaces (sandy to rocky).
What to Bring/Know
• Pack snacks, water, and wear sturdy shoes.
• Dogs on leash are welcome.
Winter Solstice
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at MIAC with early morning sunrise watching with breakfast, bird watching, storytelling at 11am and 1pm by Sunny Dooley (Diné), a morning talk by Misha Pipe (Navajo, Assiniboine, and Gros Ventres), making bird feeders in the Education Classroom, and guided tours by the curators of Makowa: The Worlds Above Us.
Dress warmly and bring your own chairs!
Full schedule coming soon!
Program included with Museum Admission
See less
Meet your host
Suggested events
Felix y Los Gatos
Felix y Los Gatos Cumbia night at The Mystic Santa Fe returns Saturday, December 20th from 8-10pm!!
Controlled Burn
The OGCBers - The Original Guys in Controlled Burn - are playing a gig this Saturday night at Tiny's. Join friends, family, travelers and dancers for some great music, food, and drinks at the Crossroads of Santa Fe!
The Christmas IMPROVE Spectacular
Holiday Improv Spectacular
All four Santa Fe Improv teams. One night only.
For one festive night, all four Santa Fe Improv teams take the stage together for a high-energy, completely improvised show—created live from audience ideas.
House teams and adult student performers are joined by a special guest team from the Upward Bound program, Cup of Noodles, bringing fresh voices and bold choices to the night.
No scripts. No rehearsals. Just fast, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt scenes made up on the spot.
Bonus: Your admission includes free pizza and drinks, so come hungry and settle in for a great night out.
Whether it’s your first improv show or you’re a longtime fan, this is a joyful, welcoming way to celebrate the season—full of laughter, surprise, and community.
Grab a ticket, bring a friend, and come say yes with us.
A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE
James Raymond is the son of rock icon David Crosby of Crosby, Stills & Nash, with Jon Gagan on bass and Steve DiStanislao on drums. Raymond has toured extensively as a pianist for his father, co-writing songs and producing five Crosby albums.
Jon Gagan is one of the most prolific bass players and audio engineers in Santa Fe, and Mark Clark is one of the most legendary drummers in New Mexico.
Unit B is thrilled to welcome you and your family to a heartwarming winter solstice evening, where they'll perform the entire classic A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Gribaldi plus new arrangements of jazz favorites.
Drinks to include cocoa for the young ones and mulled wine for the older ones, as well as a full dinner menu.
The Tynker Hafla Band and Willa
Join us the night before Winter Solstice to celebrate both the light's return and all the season's cheer. Featuring gorgeous music by The Tynker Hafla Band: Sam & Santiago Tynker, Sitara Schauer & special guest Willa Roberts. Songs from the Middle-East, Turkey & more.
Dance performances by:
Sadie Adair
Michelle al Farfesha
Areena
Deborah Newberg
Sara
Chani
Adriana
Lorena
Mariella
Ranee Alexandria
Madam Habib
Ecdysis Dance Trio
Vashti
Ally
$25
Special raffle prizes... win some last minute gift ideas!
2nd Annual Parade of Lights CRUISE
Official flyer! 2nd Annual Parade Of Lights Cruise - December 20th - Setup 4pm to 6pm - Cruise 6pm to 8pm - Official route and Registration coming soon. All makes and models welcome, we also be allowed floats this year, unfortunately no side by sides. SPONSORS NEEDED! Inbox if your interested!
Shout out to our first official sponsor: Santa Fe Enchanted Beauty Studio
2nd Chances at Skyfire Lounge
Kick off the holiday week with Second Chances bringing their signature blend of classic and current country music to Bishop's Lodge SkyFire Lounge—the kind of music that gets you dancing, singing along, and smiling without realizing it.
Add in SkyFire’s tasty cocktails and bar menu, and you’ve got the perfect early-evening escape.
Invite and share with friends and family to fill the room with christmas country cheer.
#NewMexicoTrue #SantaFeCountryMusic #NewMexicoCountry #SantaFeMusicScene #SecondChancesCountryMusicBand @BishopsLodge #SkyFireLounge
Ray of Light Poetry Reading
Read aloud your prose or poetry at the Ray of Light Poetry Jam on Sunday, December 21st from 4-6pm at Cake’s Cafe 227 Galisteo St. FREE. Have some delicious drinks and food while you’re there!
🤠👍✨
#cakescafe
Winter Wonder Palooza
Santa Fe’s newest holiday tradition, Vital Spaces' Winter Wonder Palooza!
Immersive art, pop-up performances, roaming puppeteers, dancers, paint rooms, projections, and vendors packed with incredible local work. Warm up with cocktails, hot chocolate, and biscochitos, and step into rooms designed to explore, create, and get lost in.
We'll have a food pantry, a silent art auction, live art, kids' activities, roller skaters, and surprise moments around every corner. It’s big, it’s joyful, it’s weird in the best way, and it’s becoming Santa Fe’s new winter tradition!
Hip Hop for the Holidays
It’s that time of year again! We’re throwing our annual HIP-HOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS show and dance party on Dec 20th, 3–9pm at the Vital Spaces Winter Wonder Palooza (former Warehouse 21 building in the Santa Fe Railyard).
As always, we’re bringing together some of New Mexico’s top emcees and DJs for an all-ages celebration of music, culture, and community.
Souper Bowl 2026
Come enjoy good soup for a good purpose! At The Food Depot's Souper Bowl, over 20 local chefs prepare a delicious soup for attendees. Taste them all and vote for your favorites!
Andrea Chénier
Andrea Chénier
Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging.
Mini Makers Market: Winter Wonderland
Santa Fe Mini Makers Market: Winter Wonderland
Step into a magical holiday shopping experience at our Winter Wonderland Market! This special event celebrates the creativity of youth artists and entrepreneurs, along with talented local family businesses from our community.
Discover a wide variety of unique, handmade gifts from cozy crochet pieces and original paintings to 3D-printed toys, fine Jewelry, holiday treats, and so much more. With so many one-of-a-kind items, you're sure to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
We will also have special guests from New Mexico School For The Arts! They will have a fun craft table set up along with information about their amazing school!
Join us for a festive day of creativity, community, and holiday cheer. Support young makers, shop local, and enjoy the magic of the season!
We are also looking for volunteers to help with holding signs and guiding traffic!!
DJ Dynamite Sol plays El Matador
Santa’s Best inside one of our favorites! Easy as that. See you Friday Night!
RUMELIA COLLECTIVE
Rumelia Collective is a group of musicians who love playing the music of the Balkans and Mideast, as well as many other musical styles from around the world. The group weaves an intricate and mesmerizing blend of contemporary and traditional folk elements in their arrangements.
“Rumelia” comes from the word “Rumeli” meaning “Land of the Romans,” a Turkish word used to describe the Southern Balkan region. The music is unique to the western ear in that it uses odd time signatures (e.g. 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8), close harmonies, as well as eastern scales and tonalities. Rumelia Collective’s core repertoire is derived from traditional and popular tunes of Albania, Turkey, Greece, Macedonia and Bulgaria, to name a few.
Rumelia Collective is:
Nicolle Roen – vocals, doumbek, accordion, frame drum & spoons
Sitara Schauer – violin, vocals, guitar, saz & mandolin
Alysha Shaw – vocals, doumbek, cajon, frame drum, riqq, mandolin, mountain dulcimer & guitar
Willa Roberts – vocals, violin & percussion
free / all ages
Squirrel Nut Zipper Christmas
TICKETS: $54—$79
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS CHRISTMAS
The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan tour back on the road, performing all the hits from holidays past. From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the band conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy.
Inspired by 1920s jazz, klezmer, and old-time music, SNZ’s endlessly curious and innovative leader Jimbo Mathus has concocted a show truly unique and original.
SPONSORED BY:
Barton’s Bloom Boutique
Edward Jones—White Wealth Management Group
Nosotros at Paradiso
NEW MEXICO’S BEST LIVE / LATIN DANCE BAND!
Friday Night, December 19 ~ 7:30PM
A great night to dance and revel in the Holiday Spirit of "Esperanza".
The New Mexico School for the Arts student musicians will open
for the band at 7:00PM. Tickets $15 - $20
https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/452889
Nosotros, the critically acclaimed 10-piece Latin music band known for their vibrant fusion of rhythms and socially conscious lyrics. Nominated Best Latin Song in 2025 NM Music Awards for their new song Esperanza, the new song’s title, reflecting Nosotros’ desire to spread hope and resiliency like a viral
trend.
Video Links:
https://youtu.be/-5NZ1-Y9p7w?si=2BX28PbhNfMsQuYz
https://youtu.be/PpeZtZ0GLZE?si=lapidagulWq3ueCO

