TICKETS ARE ON SALE — AND OLD MAN GLOOM IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT.
The 102nd Burning of Will Shuster’s Zozobra is September 4th at Fort Marcy Field — and for one week only, Early Bird Patriotic Discounts are available through April 26th.
No credit card fees. No processing fees. Zero.
$5 off for New Mexico Residents
Students (11–23): just $15
Active Military & Veterans: $10 off
Senior Patriots: $10 off
Kids under 10: always FREE
Plus — for the first time ever — official 2026 Zozobra merchandise is on sale NOW.
Fifty feet of gloom. Up in flames. Don’t miss it.
Get tickets at burnzozobra.com

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!

Four Stories in Photography�Michael Donnelly�
May 12 - May 29, 2026�
Reception: May 15, 5-7pm

Strata Gallery presents its Established Member solo exhibition, Four Stories in Photography by New Mexico based photographer Michael Donnelly. The exhibition opens May 12, with a special reception on May 15 from 5 to 7 pm.

Bringing together four distinct bodies of work, Four Stories in Photography reflects Donnelly’s long standing interest in narrative, place, and cultural memory. Working in both film and digital formats, and in black and white as well as color, Donnelly creates images that balance formal photographic structure with a strong sense of story. His work draws from a background in the cinema industries of Los Angeles and Santa Fe, as well as his experience living in Mexico City, all of which continue to shape his visual approach.

“I am an admirer of the formal photography masters, whose social activism, poetic sensibilities, and use of technology showed us ways to reveal the world around us,” Michael notes. “A strong core image allows the viewer to create a personal context beyond the photo work itself.”

The exhibition includes selections from a decade-long photographic essay documenting the construction of Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall, a tribute to the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in New York, photographs from an ongoing project on the American Ranch Rodeo, and a curated group of landscapes from the New Mexican Southwest.

From 2002 to 2012, Donnelly shaped a ten year photographic essay documenting the construction of Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. What began as documentary coverage evolved into a personal interpretation of the creation of a universal work of functional public art, expressed through a technical progression of images. Printed selections from this architectural series will be exhibited alongside a continuous video slideshow of the complete fifty image edition presented at Strata Gallery. The presentation carries added resonance following the recent passing of architect Frank Gehry.

Another body of work reflects on a pivotal moment in American history. In September 2001, Donnelly was scheduled by his employer, Technicolor, to present a seminar on film and digital cinema in New York. After the events of September 11, he chose to travel to the city despite being offered the opportunity to cancel. Arriving one week after the attacks, he witnessed not only devastation but also an extraordinary effort by the city and its people to recover. As the 25th anniversary approaches, these photographs honor the people and first responders, recognizing the resilience and recovery that emerged from tragedy…

A very different subject appears in Donnelly’s photographs of the American Ranch Rodeo. Approaching the subject as an observer with a strong visual and narrative sensibility, he focuses on the populist celebration of history, tradition, and family found within working ranch communities. Distinct from the commercial spectacle of professional bull riding, the American Ranch Rodeo reflects real families and working people living their traditions in an atmosphere shaped by strong community spirit. Selections from this developing essay are included in the exhibition.

Also featured is a curated group of Southwest landscapes. Living in New Mexico continues to inspire Donnelly’s engagement with the fragile and dramatic environment of the region. His photographs reflect an awareness of humanity’s place within the landscape and the shared responsibility to honor and care for the land.

Michael Donnelly is a Santa Fe resident, self taught photographer, and cinema professional who has exhibited in California, New Mexico, and Mexico City. This exhibition marks his first solo show in New Mexico.

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 strengthen fundamental skills such as balance, musicality, and timing.
The remaining hour of each class is spent in partner work, learning and then practicing turn patterns.
𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔.
Every class includes a brief review of moves learned 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

Open Mic night every Tuesday at Tinys cocktail and Lounge.
Come on in and enjoy a meal, drinks and show us your talent.

Join the Brotha Love & The Blueristocrats house band for the BEST Tuesday night out in Santa Fe!
Every week by some of the finest variety of traditional blues with a little honky-tonk, rock, and soul mixed in by players from Albuquerque to Taos and beyond.

8:00-11:00pm - NO COVER

Route 66 Centennial Kickoff is Here!

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with us and millions others —experience iconic landmarks, engaging memories, and community events that honor America’s Mother Road. Join millions across eight states in a heartfelt tribute culminating on November 11th, 2026.

This stretch of highway is so famous it even has it’s own #1 song written by the late great Nat “King” Cole. I’m sure you have the lyrics sung by him or by the countless other famous musicians who have covered these famous cords to this world famous song:
”If you ever plan to motor west
Travel my way
Take the highway that's the best
Get your kicks on Route 66

It winds from Chicago to LA
More than two thousand miles all the way
Get your kicks on Route 66

Now you go through St. Louis
Joplin, Missouri
And Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty
You'll see Amarillo
Gallup, New Mexico
Flagstaff, Arizona
Don't forget Winona
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino

Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66

Won't you get hip to this timely tip
When you make that California trip
Get your kicks on Route 66”
Make sure to jam out this song when you take that road trip from Chicago to LA or vice versa either way!
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Here’s a road trip from Los Angeles to the windy city of Chicago!
You're Invited!

Join us for the ultimate road trip celebration—Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and we're hitting the Mother Road from start to finish! From the sun-drenched shores of Santa Monica to the neon lights of Chicago, this once-in-a-century journey will be packed with nostalgia, quirky roadside stops, vintage diners, classic cars, and unforgettable memories.

When: Summer 2026
Where: Kicking off in Santa Monica, CA and cruising all the way to Chicago, IL
Why: Because Route 66 only turns 100 once—and we’re celebrating every mile!

Grab your shades, fuel up the tank, and get ready to cruise through history.

Let's get a group together so we can take in the sights of this historic route! This is your sign to join the centennial celebration of America’s most iconic highway.

Let’s ride Route 66—100 years strong.
RSVP, pack your bags, and we’ll see you on the road! MORE INFO HERE

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MOTORFEST IN ABQ - APRIL
NM Motorfest 2026 - MORE INFO HERE

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, NM Motorfest returns for its second year as New Mexico’s flagship all-styles motor show, honoring the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, the Mother Road.

This year’s event is hosted in the center infield of the Expo NM Racetrack, creating a rare, immersive setting designed specifically for a large-scale vehicle showcase and festival experience. This is a first for the fairgrounds!

NM Motorfest brings together custom-built vehicles of all styles, including national-level and SEMA builds, serious home-built customs, lifted trucks, imports, tuners, street builds, drift builds, hot rods, Euros, classics, restomods, stance builds, off-road builds, desert and competition track machines, motorcycles, rat rods, drag cars, UTVs, lowriders, show winners, club battle entries, and all vehicle styles.

This is a curated, static display event. Vehicles are staged, engines off, and presented in a controlled environment that keeps the focus on craftsmanship, design, and community.

The experience is supported by a full entertainment and lifestyle program, including:
• Live music by The Rudy Boy Experiment
• DJ performances by DJ Spunjy Hicks and DJ Hump
• A licensed Beer Garden & Cocktail Lounge
• Food trucks and curated vendors
• Awards with structured class judging
• Family-friendly atmosphere with professional operations

NM Motorfest 2026 is produced by New Mexico Motor Events, the state’s leading independent automotive event producer, with community support benefiting Outlaw Desert Racing, a New Mexico-based 501(c)(3) focused on veteran outreach.

Online vehicle registration opens soon!
Vendor and sponsor inquiries can be done at www.newmexicomotorevents.com

For updates, registration announcements follow our feeds.

This is a celebration of automotive culture, history, and the people who build it.
One day. One place. All styles.

Bigger. Louder. Stronger. #WeDoEvents #WeOutHere #NMTrue #AllRides #AllStyles #Community #100Years #Route66 #ExpoNM

Join us for Reggae tonight!!

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

Come sing at Santa Fe Brewing every Wednesday.
Family friendly!!

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!”

The Second Thursday of every month we bike through the city to a different brewery!

February - Ride host: Carrie Tremblatt
March - Ride host: Jordan Buxton

Thank you Rob & Charlie's for supporting our ride year-round with socks for our raffle!

All riders will get a raffle ticket for a gift card or swag!

Rain or shine, meet at 7 PM, ride out around 7:20
Ride distance: 5-8 miles (social pace)

At the Wake of the Dead Drag Queen

MAY 7 – MAY 31

Set in 2004, At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen alternates between the wake of deceased Drag Queen Courtney Berringers and scenes of her life and romantic journey with aspiring drag performer Vickie Versailles. This play utilizes traditional storytelling, drama, and drag performances to explore themes of Black identity, southern queerness, HIV/AIDS, poverty, illness, and the construction of self. It’s a vibrant, often hilarious, but ultimately moving celebration of life, community, and the power of drag as an art form and a means of survival.

TICKETS HERE

RUNTIME: 90 Minutes

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm

Please note there will be no Saturday Matinee Performance on May 9th

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

May 7th & 8th- 7:30 pm: Pay-What-You-Will Previews
May 9th, 7:30 pm: Opening Night Performance

Artistic and Production Team

DirectorDamian Lockhart

Winner of the 2025 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Play, EUREKA DAY is the story of The Eureka Day School in Berkeley, California. The school is a bastion of progressive ideals: representation, acceptance, and social justice. In weekly meetings Eureka Day’s five board members develop and update policy to preserve this culture of inclusivity, reaching decisions only by consensus. But when a mumps outbreak threatens the Eureka community, facts become subjective and every solution divisive, leaving the school’s leadership to confront the central question of our time: How do you build consensus when no one can agree on truth?

Directed by Robert Benedetti
Stage Managed by Allison Goetzman

Featuring
Brent Black as Don
Leslie Dillen as Suzanne
Jenny Kim Eaves as Meiko
Danielle Louise Reddick as Carina
Jonah Scott Mendelsohn as Eli.

This production is brought to you by our season sponsors Willa & Richard Sisson and Normad Group, Inc, as well as our show sponsors Drs. Barbara & JR Damron

There is a HEAVY line up for this years International Literary Festival, yes on of (my) our childhood writers is going to be here….Judy Blume is coming to Santa Fe, along with some other AMAZING storytellers!
Here’s a look at who’s coming and when:

Fri, May 15, 2026

05:00 PM

Opening Night Reception
Please join us in the Convention Center courtyard for complimentary drinks at our pop-up bar hosted by Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery. There will also be live music by Santa Fe folk favorites John Francis and the Poor Clares.

06:30 PM

Isabel Wilkerson in Conversation with Jonah Willihnganz
Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste, considered modern classics of narrative nonfiction

Sat, May 16, 2026

07:30 AM

Henry Shukman – Morning Meditation and Author Talk
Zen master, poet, and award-winning author of the memoir One Blade of Grass‍ ‍

09:00 AM

Carl Hiaasen in Conversation with Kathleen McCleery
Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of Fever Beach, Strip Tease, Bad Monkey, and other savagely funny novels about people behaving badly

10:30 AM

Sarah Weinman in Conversation with Kate Ferlic
A conversation with author Sarah Weinman and lawyer Kate Ferlic examining the landmark Greta Rideout case and its enduring implications for women’s bodily autonomy and legal rights

11:00 AM

Alison Bechdel Presentation Followed by Q&A with Mira Jacob
Cartoonist and author of the bestselling graphic memoir Fun Home and the comic, quasi-autobiographical novel Spent‍ ‍

12:00 PM

Lunch Break
Bring your own lunch or visit three food trucks by the courtyard. Coffee and pastries are available from the Wolf & Mermaid pop-up at the entrance and the Odd Box Coffee cart in the courtyard. Live music by John Francis and the Poor Clares.

01:00 PM

One Story, Many Takes: How Do Books Get Adapted?
Emmy Award–winning screenwriter Kirk Ellis (John Adams) explores the ups, downs, ins, and outs of adapting books from print to screen with DezBaa' (Dark Winds), Craig Johnson (Longmire), and Danny Rubin (Groundhog Day).

01:00 PM

Jason De León in Conversation with Hakim Bellamy
National Book Award–winning author of Soldiers and Kings, about his time spent embedded with smugglers guiding migrants across the U.S.–Mexico border

02:30 PM

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum – Walk & Talk
Walk to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, where the museum librarian will share insights into O’Keeffe’s many and varied literary interests, and take a self-guided tour of the collection.

02:30 PM

Spirits Tasting at Sazón
Walk to nearby Sazón restaurant and join Chef Fernando Olea for an adventure into the spirits of Mexico with a flight of five mezcals, two sangrítas, and Olea’s famous moles.

02:30 PM

Priyanka Kumar in Conversation with Laura Paskus
Naturalist, filmmaker, and acclaimed author of Conversations with Birds and The Light Between Apple Trees‍ ‍

02:30 PM

Maria Semple in Conversation with Georgina Godwin
New York Times bestselling author of the beloved laugh-out-loud novelsWhere’d You Go, Bernadette and Today Will Be Different‍ ‍

04:00 PM

Kakawa Chocolate Immersion
Kakawa Chocolate House owner Bonnie Bennett will share Colonial American and Mexican chocolate history and recipes while you sample some of the many offerings.

04:00 PM

Willa Cather Tour – Walk & Talk
Explore Willa Cather’s Santa Fe and the inspiration behind her book Death Comes for the Archbishop with author, tour guide, and historian Garrett Peck.

04:00 PM

Kiese Laymon in Conversation with Mira Jacob
Bestselling novelist, essayist, and author of the poignantly honest and frequently comical memoir Heavy‍ ‍
‍ ‍Category: Art, Concurrent Session, Essays, Memoir and Identity, New Mexico Author, Nonfiction, Weekend Bundle, Young Adult and Middle Grade‍ ‍

04:00 PM

Ada Limón and Jake Skeets Reading and Conversation
Former U.S. poet laureate, National Book Critics Circle Award winner, and National Book Award finalist
‍ ‍Category: Concurrent Session, Environment and Place, Indigenous Culture, New Mexico Author, Poetry, Regional Culture, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍

05:00 PM

Saturday Night Reception
Please join us in the Convention Center courtyard for complimentary drinks at our pop-up bar hosted by Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery. There will also be live music by Santa Fe folk favorites John Francis and the Poor Clares.

06:30 PM

Arthur Sze Reading • Ocean Vuong in Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
National Book Award finalist and bestselling author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and The Emperor of Gladness‍

Saturday May, 16th, 2026 ‍

07:30 AM

Roshi Joan Halifax – Morning Meditation and Author Talk
Buddhist teacher and social and environmental activist
‍ ‍Category: New Mexico Author, Spirituality‍ ‍
Lamy / Peralta Rooms

09:00 AM

James McBride in Conversation with JJ Amaworo Wilson
National Book Award–winning author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, The Good Lord Bird, and the acclaimed memoir The Color of Water‍ ‍
‍ ‍Category: Book Club Favorites, Fiction, New Mexico Author, Regional Culture, Screenwriting, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍

10:30 AM

Ensnaring the Moment: Free Community Poetry Reading and Discussion
Acclaimed poets Rick Barot and Ama Codjoe join editor Leah Ollman to discuss the anthology Ensnaring the Moment, which features the work of more than one hundred legendary poets, from Elizabeth Bishop to W. S. Merwin
‍ ‍Category: Free, Journalism, Poetry‍ ‍

11:00 AM

Colm Tóibín in Conversation with Scott Simon
Booker Prize finalist and bestselling author of Brooklyn, Nora Webster, Long Island, and other quietly exquisite novels
‍ ‍Category: Book Club Favorites, Environment and Place, Fiction, Nonfiction, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍

At Capacity

12:00 PM

Lunch Break
Bring your own lunch or visit three food trucks by the courtyard. Coffee and pastries are available from the Wolf & Mermaid pop-up at the entrance and the Odd Box Coffee cart in the courtyard. Live music by John Francis and the Poor Clares.

01:00 PM

Killing Us Slowly: A Conversation with Caroline Fraser, Mariah Blake, and Laura Paskus
The authors of Murderland and They Poisoned the World join environmental reporter Laura Paskus to examine how industrial pollution has harmed our health and the natural world, and may have shaped the minds of notorious serial killers
‍ ‍Category: Concurrent Session, Environment and Place, Essays, Journalism, New Mexico Author, Nonfiction, Regional Culture, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍

01:00 PM

George Saunders in Conversation with Jonah Willihnganz
Booker Prize winner, National Book Award finalist, and author of Lincoln in the Bardo, Tenth of December, and the forthcoming novel Vigil‍ ‍
‍ ‍Category: Book Club Favorites, Concurrent Session, Essays, Fiction, Journalism, Screenwriting, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍

02:30 PM

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum – Walk & Talk
Walk to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, where the museum librarian will share insights into O’Keeffe’s many and varied literary interests, and take a self-guided tour of the collection.
‍ ‍Category: Art, Concurrent Session, History, Regional Culture, Walking Tours‍ ‍
Convention Center Community Gallery

02:30 PM

Downtown Santa Fe Wonder Walk
Wander through Santa Fe’s storied cityscape with Barbara Groth of the Nomadic School of Wonder and experience the art of sensory noticing—using the natural world as a creative muse
‍ ‍Category: Concurrent Session, Regional Culture, Walking Tours‍ ‍

02:30 PM

Lauren Groff in Conversation with Marin Sardy
National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Fates and Furies, Matrix, The Vaster Wilds, and the forthcoming story collection Brawler‍ ‍
‍ ‍Category: Book Club Favorites, Concurrent Session, Environment and Place, Essays, Fiction, Memoir and Identity, New Mexico Author, Nonfiction, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍

At Capacity

02:30 PM

Peter Stark in Conversation with Jon Ghahate
Bestselling author of historical narratives about the settling of America, including Astoria, Young Washington, and Gallop Toward the Sun‍ ‍
‍ ‍Category: Concurrent Session, Environment and Place, Indigenous Culture, Nonfiction, Regional Culture, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍

04:00 PM

Willa Cather Tour – Walk & Talk
Explore Willa Cather’s Santa Fe and the inspiration behind her book Death Comes for the Archbishop with author, tour guide, and historian Garrett Peck.
‍ ‍Category: Concurrent Session, History, New Mexico Author, Regional Culture, Walking Tours‍ ‍

04:00 PM

Spirits Tasting at the Los Poblanos Farm Shop Norte and Author Talk with Cheryl Alters Jamison
Raise a glass of botanical spirits with food expert and four-time James Beard Award–winning cookbook author Cheryl Alters Jamison at Los Poblanos Farm Shop Norte. Enjoy specialty gin tastings and small bites.
‍ ‍Category: Concurrent Session, Food and Drink, New Mexico Author, Regional Culture, Walking Tours‍ ‍

At Capacity

04:00 PM

Brandon Hobson in Conversation with Deborah Jackson Taffa
National Book Award finalist and author of the novels Where the Dead Sit Talking, The Removed, and The Devil Is a Southpaw‍ ‍
‍ ‍Category: Book Club Favorites, Concurrent Session, Fiction, History, Indigenous Culture, Memoir and Identity, New Mexico Author, Regional Culture, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍

04:00 PM

Rebecca Solnit
Writer, activist, and bestselling author of Orwell’s Roses, Men Explain Things to Me, and the memoir Recollections of My Nonexistence  (60 minutes)
‍ ‍Category: Book Club Favorites, Concurrent Session, Environment and Place, Essays, Journalism, Nonfiction, Weekend Bundle‍ ‍
VENUE
Main Stage

05:00 PM

Farewell Reception
Please join us in the Convention Center courtyard for complimentary drinks at our pop-up bar hosted by Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery. There will also be live music by Santa Fe folk favorites John Francis and the Poor Clares.
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VENUE
Courtyard

06:30 PM

Judy Blume in Conversation with Scott Simon
Legendary author of Forever, Tiger Eyes, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, and other books that got us through young adulthood
‍ ‍Category: Book Club Favorites, Fiction, Nonfiction, Weekend Bundle, Young Adult and Middle Grade‍ ‍

At Capacity
VENUE
Main Stage

History: The Santa Fe International Literary Festival was co-founded by Clare Hertel, Mark Bryant, and Carmella Padilla. The idea for the international festival sprang partially from a 2022 weekend event of a similar name, the Santa Fe Literary Festival, which Hertel and Julia Leonard co-founded with the help of Bryant and Padilla. Thousands of people attended talks and conversations by world-class authors from near and far, setting the stage for the Festival’s future. SFILF is now an annual event that represents our desire to reflect the vast diversity of the world’s literary community as we strive to build an extraordinary local/global gathering of writers, readers, and thinkers.

The Santa Fe International Literary Festival is a grassroots organization rooted in a love of literature and a commitment to community. The Festival’s co-founders live in Santa Fe and have all worked for decades in the literary field.

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.

Photo by Gene Peach Photography
This Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7 PM
FLAMENCO! SANTA FE! Teatro Paraguas!
Ticket: 505-424-1601
https://events.ticketleap.com/.../spring-tablao-flamenco...

The Magic Rides into Santa Fe!
Cirque Ma’Ceo presents The Year of the Horse, a breathtaking tribute to the powerful bond between horse and human. Coming to Santa Fe, New Mexico for two unforgettable weekends!

Feel the thunder of hooves
Witness world-class acrobatics
Step inside an intimate Big Top experience where beauty, trust, and adrenaline collide
Santa Fe, New Mexico
May 15 – 24
Weekend Performances
Fri 7 PM | Sat 4 & 7 PM | Sun 1 & 4 PM
Don’t miss this extraordinary live event under the Big Top!

From the high desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico now residing in the purple funk capital of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ken Valdez is an accomplished guitarist with a soulful, rich and raspy voice,

This singer/songwriter is eclectic and versatile. In his own words, he believes "...song is king and melody makes the world go around." Valdez fuses blues, rock, funk and latin music to create a unique sound that is all his own.

Friday Night is Fusion in ABQ

Saturday Night is Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, NM

2022 NYC Bessie Artist Antonio Granjero and flamenco dance company Entreflamenco present the first of four production seasons with a full length dance production at their venue El Flamenco Cabaret located in the historic plaza of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Entreflamenco celebrates 14 years of production in Santa Fe. The 2026 year holds in store nearly 200 public performances with national touring. The new year kicks off upcoming collaborations preceded by ending 2025 with a sold out Holiday season and a headlined appearance at the Atlanta Flamenco Festival where they received raving reviews.

Director Granjero was named 2022 NYC Bessie artist in the category of "Outstanding Performance" for his appearances at the Joyce Theatre, the only New Mexican to ever be nominated for such an award. Entreflamenco was named 2017 Mayor Arts Award recipient to the City of Santa Fe.

This spring season he will be joined by internationally acclaimed vocalist and guitarist Juan Jose Alba, a finalist from Spain’s 2020 edition of LA VOZ (The Voice) on Television Española & NM Music Award Winner to Best Music Video, co-director/dancer 2025 Creative West Artist Recipient Estefania Ramirez and returning company member, “El Tellez” from Spain.

“El Tellez,” like Granjero, hails from Jerez de la Frontera and has performed as a recognized flamenco dance artist throughout Spain, Europe and Asia; for the Kings of Spain and the United Kingdom. He has received the National Dance Award 'Perla de Cádiz’.

El Flamenco Cabaret is located at 135 W. Palace Ave in downtown Santa Fe, NM. Their spring season will run from Fridays and Saturdays starting March 6 through June 20. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for food and drink, with shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.entreflamenco.com or by calling (505) 209-1302.

TICKET PRICES
Section 1 $55/seat, Section 2 $40/seat,  Section 3 $45/seat, Bartop $35/seat, Barstools $25/seat

FOR TICKET PACKAGES THAT INCLUDES DINNER AND SHOW FROM $52 PLEASE CALL 505-209-1302

DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN (12 and under)
Each child must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Daily: $25 tickets in all zones. Call for reservations

2026 EL FLAMENCO SHOWS

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March 6 - June 28  
Spring Season

July 1 - August 31
Summer Season

Sep 4 - Nov 7 
Fall Season

Nov 27 - Jan 3, 2027
Christmas Season

About Entreflamenco

Entreflamenco is a nonprofit organization with 501c3 charity status for educational and cultural purpose. This project is supported in part by an award from the New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Santa Fe Department of Arts & Culture and the 1% Lodgers' Tax, Shuttered Venue Operators Federal Program, Small Business & Non-Profit Stabilization Grant Program and NM Cares Act.

About El Flamenco Cabaret

To maintain the integrity of their craft, Entreflamenco sought a venue worthy of their work, culminating in the El Flamenco Cabaret Performance Venue on Palace Avenue. The intimate venue was specifically remodeled as a cabaret-style performance space and is the only venue dedicated exclusively to flamenco in Santa Fe. 

The 20th annual CrawDaddy Blues Fest May 16 & 17 at the Madrid Railyard, adjacent to the Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy 14 Madrid, New Mexico 87010 505-473-0743

Gates open at noon. Great live blues, Fresh Boiled Crawfish & Cajun specialties! Advance Tickets are available at https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/.../madrid-railyard...

Free parking and shuttle on the north end of town. Tickets will also be available at the Mine Shaft Tavern. Free Parking & a shuttle will be available on the north end of town.

Friday May 15 Special CrawDaddy Pre-Party with Betty Benedeadly 8pm

The Mine Shaft Tavern brings in fresh live crawfish from Broussard’s Crawfish Farm in Nome, Tx. If you love crawfish, you need to come out to this event. In addition to crawfish, housemade pork boudain, green chile blue crab cakes, crawfish etoufee, gumbo, and Texas BBQ Ribs, brisket and smoked pork are available. Fresh squeezed Hurricanes served here! There will be several bars and plenty of shade. Rain or shine. Kids under 12 are free, no coolers or outside beverages or food allowed.

See our website for more information www.TheMineshafttavern.com
There are four stages during the festival—inside the historic Mine Shaft Tavern, the Cantina at the Mine Shaft Tavern, CrawDaddy Amphitheater, and the Hurricane Bar.

Sat May 16th Musicans iclude:
RYAN CHRYS & THE ROUGHCUTS
RUDY BOY
FELIX Y LOS GATOS
JULIE STEWART & ANIMAL PARADE
ALEX MARYOL
KEN VALDEZ
KEVIN BURT
PARTIZANI BRASS BAND
CHRISTINA GOMEX Y LOS CUATE
HIGH DESERT PLAYBOYS
DB GOMEZ & THE BOSQUE BOYS
SUNBENDER Tribute to Tom Petty
GENE CORBIN
ROADSIDE ATTRACTION
TOM ANDES & DELTA STOMP

Sun May 17th Musicians include:
HILLARY SMITH W/CHILLHOUSE & HIGH CITY HORNS
SILVER SKY BLUES BAND
GEOFFREY CASTLE
AMANDA FISH
LEVI PLATERO
RYAN CHRYS & THE ROUGHCUTS
TURQUOISE STEEL
CW AYON
STRANGERS FROM AFAR
GOTHABILLIEJEAN
JOE DADDY BLUES TRIO
MYRRHINE & THE BIG SUITCASE

Take this train down memory lane in Santa Fe, NM!
Love trains? Love history? Love New Mexico? If so, this adventure is just for you! This adventure will take you to the Galisteo Basin while our knowledgeable storytellers will entertain you with the history of this beautiful land complemented by live music.

https://bit.ly/loreoftheland

The Lore of the Land Train departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot. 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.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cosmic Baseball is coming to Albuquerque — and it’s already a hot ticket.

The Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour will light up Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in October 2026, featuring glow-in-the-dark uniforms, neon baseballs, and a full black-light game experience.

The first announced game sold out quickly, prompting organizers to add a second date.

Tickets are not sold traditionally — fans must enter the Cosmic Ticket Lottery for a chance to purchase seats. Demand has been sky-high, so if you want in, entering the lottery is the only way.

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

May 17 and 31 / 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us in the Hands-on Studio at MOIFA! Get creative with art projects, coloring sheets, and self-guided treasure hunts. Enhance your museum visit with hands-on art-making, guided by our wonderful MOIFA docents.

Make a vibrant stained glass–inspired design on clear canvas

Museum admission is always free for Kids and Members, program included with admission!

TLC Stained Glass is an art studio and gallery in Santa Fe. We specialize in creating custom stained glass panels, as well as completing repairs and restorations, and teaching workshops to both locals and visitors to our "City Different."

TLC Stained Glass began as many things do, as a hobby in a garage. I’d just left my first vocation, a decade of teaching science, and I was feeling adrift. Over lunch, Anton Delgado, a dear friend, had mentioned that he’d been a stained glass artist on and off for over 40 years, but that he was retired now and more or less done with his tools and materials. He was generous enough to give me a one-off lesson and turn me loose with some extra materials he had. Over the coming months, he got to see my skill and interest grow and I was accepted into an apprenticeship at a local Glass Studio.

Anton passed in 2023, but got to see the studio come to fruition before he went home. Even on his deathbed, he wanted to offer me more books, more ways to continue my exploration. 

I opened TLC Stained Glass in 2021 and continue to honor Anton’s memory and my own creative heart by teaching workshops, completing commission work, and repairing and restoring old or broken stained glass works. I firmly believe that everyone should explore opportunities to make, and that stained glass isn’t just for church windows!

Here’s a look at all the classes you can take!! Click Here

Come Aboard for the Best Immersive Murder Mystery Train Ride in Santa Fe, NM! Step right up to Bambini and Binky’s Traveling Circus.

The Exodus Ensemble is back on Sky Railway with a one-of-a-kind rolling spectacle that will take guests on a journey where cotton candy dreams turn into circus nightmares, and everyone’s hiding something behind their painted smile.

The Murder Mystery train departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot. Each ticket includes a seat in our enclosed train car, a complimentary champagne welcome as the adventure begins, and live entertainment! Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased.

Murder Mystery Train - Bambini and Binky's Traveling Circus

Mar 28 - Oct 24  · 14 Times

Saturdays

April 11

May 9, 17

June 20

July 4, 18

August 1, 15, 29

September 12, 26

October 10, 24

TICKETS HERE

Geeks Who Drink take over Cake’s Cafe Sunday Nights!
Geeks Who Drink uses the power of good trivia to connect people with friends (and friends-to-be).
Knowing things is fun – and if we’re doing our jobs, everyone leaves our trivia nights with a smile on their face and new facts in their noggin.

Consistent fresh new content makes each Geek’s week totally different from the one before. Our editorial team writes more questions than Jeopardy – way more, in fact.
Our quantity never means skimping on quality, though.
A team of experts with decades and decades of experience, we consistently deliver thought-provoking trivia – with an impish twinkle that our players can’t get enough of.

No partner required, new patterns of moves each week, drop-in friendly!Intermediate Swing Dance :
6 & 8 Count Lindy Hop - know your triple steps and basic swing turns!Sundays 6:30-7:15 PM at Dance Station

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

New Mexico Blues Duo Live - Blues Monday

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!

Now there are rated games at the theater!

Play casually and learn from experts at no cost.

Or, play a serious round each week with cash prizes awarded at the end of the month.

Find current tournament details here: https://www.kingregistration.com/tournaments/bystate#NM

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.

On the first Wednesday of every month | 6-9pm
Tumbleroot Alegría on Agua Fria (2791 Agua Fria St)

In light of El Farol recently closing their doors, Tumbleroot offers the Santa Fe music community a space to continue their blues jam. We're excited to welcome The Canyon Road Blues Jam on the first Wednesday of each month. Come join us on the big stage or on the spacious dance floor for an evening full of fun and music. No cover charge, tips welcome.

Please wait in Welcome Ramada prior to the beginning of the tour.

Join Docent Tour Leader, Ivars Petersen for a walk through the Garden as Ivars incorporates Mathematics to illuminate and enrich our understanding of the many patterns found in a botanical garden.

About your Guide: Ivars Petersen has been a Volunteer Docent at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden for 3 years. Ivars is a freelance writer and editor. He was Director of Publications at the Mathematical Association of America from 2007 to 2014. As an award-winning mathematics writer, he previously worked at Science News for more than 25 years and served as editor of Science News Online and Science News for Kids. His books include The Mathematical Tourist, Islands of Truth, Newton’s Clock, and Fragments of Infinity: A Kaleidoscope of Math and Art.

Date and Time:

Monday, May 25, 2026

11:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo Santa Fe, 87505

Pricing: Free with Admission, no registration required.

Every single first Saturday of the month CarsandCoffeeSantaFe.com hosts cars and coffee in the PERA building parking lot. Kakawa Chocolate house is adjacent has fresh coffee and sweets.

All makes and builds welcome. Absolutely no revving or misbehaving of any type will be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and banned from all future events.

This is a family friendly event and safety comes first. Upon entering and exiting the meet, respect the laws of the road and our car community.

We’re turning up the heat at Tumbleroot for a sweaty, glitter-soaked night of chaotic glam and dance floor debauchery. This is disco with a dirty edge — think sequins in the smoke machine, thrift-store fabulous, Studio 54 meets basement rave.

Dress trashy. Dress flashy. Dress like you found the look in a $5 bin and made it iconic.

Expect high-energy DJs, campy visuals, fierce lewks, and a dance floor that does not quit. From disco divas to underground bangers, we’re serving beats that burn all night long.

Come ready to sweat. Come ready to serve. Let’s set it off.

Mark your calendar!

The second annual Frida Fest SF is just around the corner!

It’s a 3 day festival and it’s other worldly! Our guest of honor is Cristina Kahlo, great neice of Frida Kahlo.

Tickets go on sale mid May!

Proceeds will benefit the Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship for New Mexican Girls of Color. More info coming soon. Thank you!

Get ready to turn up the energy for PRIDE {after dark}, one of the most electrifying nights of PRIDE Santa Fe 2026! Join us at Meow Wolf for an immersive, late-night dance experience where music, art, and queer joy collide.

Step into a world of vibrant visuals and unforgettable beats as we transform Meow Wolf into a full-on Pride dance floor. Expect high-energy vibes, dazzling performances, and a community ready to celebrate loudly, proudly, and unapologetically. Whether you’re dancing all night or soaking in the scene, this is the place to be after dark.
Headlining the night is internationally acclaimed DJ and producer:

About Tracy Young
A powerhouse in the global dance music scene, Tracy Young is a Grammy Award-winning DJ, producer, and remixer known for her genre-defining sound and electrifying sets. She has worked with some of the biggest names in music—including Madonna, Beyoncé, Cher, and Rihanna—and has been a staple in clubs and festivals around the world for decades.

A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Tracy has long been a champion of queer spaces, using her music to bring people together on dance floors across the globe. Her ability to blend house, pop, and high-energy beats creates an unforgettable experience that keeps crowds moving all night long.
Come dance, celebrate, and experience PRIDE after dark like never before.

A Japanese girl sacrifices her heritage for the American dream when a naval officer chooses her for his bride. Her dream is crushed by betrayal when he traps her in the very cage she wishes to escape. She seizes her destiny, and the devastating outcome lingers long after the final note.

Lee Blakeley’s acclaimed production artfully blends realism and lyricism, and is revived this season by Melanie Bacaling in her mainstage directorial debut. Conductor John Fiore leads a powerful international cast. Karen Chia-ling Ho as Cio-Cio-San, Sun-Ly Pierce as Suzuki and Ya-Chung Huang as Goro make their company debuts. Renowned tenor Stephen Costello sings B.F. Pinkerton. Returning artists Jarrett Ott and Le Bu lend their voices to the clash of traditions as Sharpless and the Bonze, respectively.

Una joven japonesa sacrifica su herencia por el sueño americano cuando un oficial naval la elige como esposa. Su sueño queda hecho añicos por la traición, cuando él la encierra en la misma jaula de la que anhelaba escapar. Al asumir su destino, el devastador desenlace se quedará resonando mucho más allá de la última nota.

La aclamada producción de Lee Blakeley, que combina con gran sutileza realismo y lirismo, regresa esta temporada bajo la dirección de Melanie Bacaling, quien debuta con la compañía como directora en el escenario principal. El director John Fiore dirige a un poderoso elenco internacional: Karen Chia-ling Ho como Cio-Cio-San, Sun-Ly Pierce como Suzuki y Ya-Chung Huang como Goro, todos ellos en su debut con la compañía. El renombrado tenor Stephen Costello interpreta a B. F. Pinkerton. Los artistas que regresan, Jarrett Ott y Le Bu, prestan sus voces al choque de tradiciones como Sharpless y el Bonze, respectivamente.

Music By

Giacomo Puccini

Libretto by

Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Sung in

Italian

Instant Translation Screen

English and Spanish

Original Production By

Lee Blakeley

Production support generously provided by

The Estate of James R. Seitz, Jr.

The Estate of Suzanne Hanson Poole

The engagement of Melanie Bacaling is supported by

Susan Esco Chandler & Alfred D. Chandler

The performances of Karen Chia-ling Ho are supported by

Agnes Hsu-Tang & Oscar Tang - Tang Fund

The performances of Sun-Ly Pierce are supported by

Brooke Suzanne Gray

Run Time

Approximately 2 hours 44 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission

Synopsis

• Act I

Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton, a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, is inspecting his new house, built on a hillside overlooking Nagasaki harbor. The marriage broker Goro has arranged for the house and for Pinkerton’s marriage to the geisha Cio-Cio-San, who is also known as Madama Butterfly. Sharpless, the American consul, arrives for the ceremony and warns Pinkerton that Butterfly is taking the marriage very seriously; Pinkerton himself considers it something of a lark, although he is enchanted with Butterfly. She arrives with her friends and tells Pinkerton that she has renounced her religion for his sake. When Butterfly’s relatives arrive, ‘the wedding ceremony begins, but it is interrupted by her uncle, the Bonze, who curses her for having abandoned her religion. The family members deport, leaving Butterfly alone with Pinkerton. As night descends, they sing of their love and slowly enter their new house.

Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton, teniente de la Marina de los Estados Unidos, inspecciona su nueva casa, construida en una colina con vistas al puerto de Nagasaki. El casamentero Goro ha arreglado tanto la casa como el matrimonio de Pinkerton con la geisha Cio-Cio-San, también conocida como Madama Butterfly. El cónsul estadounidense Sharpless llega para la ceremonia y advierte a Pinkerton de que Butterfly es una mujer que se toma el matrimonio muy en serio; Pinkerton, en cambio, lo considera una especie de diversión, aunque está encantado con Butterfly. Ella llega con sus amigas y le comunica que ha renunciado a su religión por él. Cuando llegan los familiares de Butterfly comienza la ceremonia nupcial, que se ve interrumpida por su tío el Bonzo, quien la maldice por haber abandonado su fe. Los familiares se marchan dejando a Butterfly sola con Pinkerton. Al caer la noche, éstos cantan a su amor y entran lentamente en su nueva casa.

Act II
Scene 1. Three years have passed. Pinkerton deported long ago and Suzuki, Butterfly’s maid, implores Butterfly to forget her American husband, but she refuses, having faith in Pinkerton’s promise to return. Sharpless and Goro try to persuade Butterfly to marry the wealthy Prince Yamadori, without success. Sharpless starts to read a letter from Pinkerton, which suggests that he may never return, but Butterfly rejects the implication and shows Sharpless her son, Trouble, who was fathered by Pinkerton before his departure. The harbor cannon fires to announce the arrival of a foreign vessel, which Butterfly recognizes as the Abraham Lincoln, Pinkerton’s ship. She and Suzuki strew flowers throughout the house; she dons her wedding gown and, with Suzuki and Trouble, awaits the arrival of her husband as the sun begins to set.

Scene 2. Butterfly has maintained her vigil the entire night. As dawn breaks, Suzuki persuades her to rest. Sharpless and Pinkerton arrive, and Suzuki soon discovers that the woman with them is Pinkerton’s wife, Kate. Sharpless tells Suzuki that they want to ensure a good American upbringing for Trouble and he then reproaches Pinkerton for his heartlessness. Pinkerton bids on anguished farewell to the site of his post happiness and leaves, unable to face his Japanese bride. Butterfly enters and, after the situation is explained to her, agrees to give up the child if Pinkerton will return in 30 minutes. She bids a last farewell to her son, then takes up the dagger with which her father committed hara-kiri. She stabs herself, just as Pinkerton is arriving for his son.

Escena primera. Han pasado tres años. Pinkerton se marchó hace mucho tiempo y Suzuki, la criada de Butterfly, le ruega a ésta que olvide a su marido americano. Ella se niega, confiando en la promesa de regresar que Pinkerton le hizo. Sharpless y Goro intentan persuadirla, sin éxito, para que se case con el rico príncipe Yamadori. Sharpless empieza a leer una carta de Pinkerton en la que sugiere que quizá nunca vuelva pero Butterfly rechaza esa idea y le muestra a Sharpless a su hijo Trouble, engendrado por Pinkerton antes de su partida. Un cañonazo en el puerto anuncia la llegada de un barco extranjero que Butterfly reconoce como el Abraham Lincoln, el navío de Pinkerton. Ella y Suzuki cubren la casa de flores; Butterfly se pone su vestido de novia y, junto a Suzuki y Trouble, espera la llegada de su marido mientras el sol se pone.

Escena segunda. Butterfly ha pasado toda la noche en vela. Al amanecer, Suzuki la convence de que descanse. Llegan Sharpless y Pinkerton, y Suzuki descubre que la mujer que los acompaña es Kate, la esposa de Pinkerton. Sharpless explica a Suzuki que desean asegurar a Trouble una buena educación americana y reprende a Pinkerton por su falta de corazón. Pinkerton se despide con angustia del lugar que tanta felicidad le dio y se marcha incapaz de enfrentarse a su esposa japonesa. Entra Butterfly y, tras explicársele la situación, acepta entregar al niño si Pinkerton regresa en treinta minutos. Se despide por última vez de su hijo y toma la daga con la que su propio padre se hizo el hara-kiri. Se apuñala justo cuando Pinkerton regresa por su hijo.

DATES & TICKETS
Fri, July 3, 2026

8:30 pm

Enhancements:

• Tour

• Transportation

• Dining

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Wed, July 8, 2026

8:30 pm

Enhancements:

• Transportation

• Dining

• Talk

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Sat, July 11, 2026

8:30 pm

Enhancements:

• Tour

• Transportation

• Dining

• Talk

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Fri, July 17, 2026

8:30 pm

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Fri, July 24, 2026

8:30 pm

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Mon, August 3, 2026

8:00 pm

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Sat, August 8, 2026

8:00 pm

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Mon, August 10, 2026

8:00 pm

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Sat, August 15, 2026

8:00 pm

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Thu, August 20, 2026

8:00 pm

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Wed, August 26, 2026

8:00 pm

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Sat, August 29, 2026

Imagine a magic flute that can tame the wildest of beasts. Can Prince Tamino and Papageno use it to save the princess Pamina? They embark on a fantastical quest – and along the way, they encounter enchanting characters and face daring trials.

Directed by Christopher Luscombe in his company debut, this spectacular entertainment for all ages will feature the sumptuous look of Victorian pantomime with dazzling stage effects by Chris Fisher who created the illusions for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. The cast includes Josh Lovell as Tamino, Joélle Harvey as Pamina, Rainelle Krause as the Queen of the Night and Alexander Köpeczi as Sarastro, all company debuts.

Imagina una flauta mágica capaz de amansar a las fieras más salvajes. ¿Podrán el príncipe Tamino y Papageno utilizarla para salvar a la princesa Pamina? Ambos emprenden una fantástica aventura, encontrando en el camino personajes cautivadores y afrontando pruebas audaces.

Christopher Luscombe debuta con la compañía dirigiendo este deslumbrante espectáculo para todos los públicos: una producción que despliega la fastuosidad de una pantomima victoriana y cuenta con los impresionantes efectos escénicos de Chris Fisher, creador de las ilusiones de Harry Potter y el legado maldito en Broadway. El elenco reúne a Josh Lovell como Tamino, Joélle Harvey como Pamina, Rainelle Krause como la Reina de la Noche y Alexander Köpeczi como Sarastro, todos ellos en su debut con la compañía.

Music By

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Libretto by

Emanuel Schikaneder

Translation by

Jeremy Sams

Performed in

English

Instant Translation Screen

English and Spanish

A Co-production with

Garsington Opera

Production support generously provided by

The Avenir Production Fund

The Tobin Endowment

The Robert & Ellen Vladem Perpetual Fund for Opera Production

Additional artistic support provided by

Gene & Jean Stark

THE ENGAGEMENT OF CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE IS SUPPORTED BY

Gina Browning & Joe Illick

THE ENGAGEMENT OF SIMON HIGLETT IS SUPPORTED BY

The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

The performances of Joélle Harvey are supported by

The Marcella Fund

The performances of Will Liverman are supported by

Marianne S. Kah

Run Time

Approximately 3 hours 26 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission

Synopsis

• Act I

• Act II

The Three Ladies kill a huge serpent that was chasing Tamino, then go to inform the Queen of the Night of his arrival. Papageno introduces himself, boasting to Tamino that he was the one who slew the beast. The Ladies return to give Tamino a portrait of Pamina, claiming she has been enslaved by Sarastro, and they temporarily padlock Papageno’s mouth for lying. Tamino is charmed by the image of Pamina. The Queen appears, lamenting the loss of her daughter, and charges Tamino and Papageno with Pamina’s rescue. The Ladies give Tamino a magic flute and Papageno magic bells to ensure their safety. Monostatos tries to capture Pamina but is frightened away by Papageno, who tells Pamina that Tamino loves her and intends to save her. Tamino arrives at a temple and is told that it is the Queen, not Sarastro, who is evil. He plays his flute, hoping to make Pamina appear. She and Papageno are nearby and, thanks to Papageno’s magic bells, are able once again to escape from Monostatos. Sarastro promises Pamina eventual freedom. She sees Tamino and they fall in love.

Las Tres Damas matan a una enorme serpiente que perseguía a Tamino y van a informar a la Reina de la Noche de la llegada de éste. Papageno se presenta y presume ante Tamino de haber sido él quien dio muerte al monstruo. Las Damas regresan para entregar a Tamino un retrato de Pamina y para comunicarle que ha sido esclavizada por Sarastro, y castigan temporalmente a Papageno cerrándole la boca con un candado por mentir. Tamino se queda prendado de la imagen de Pamina. Aparece la Reina, que lamenta la pérdida de su hija y encarga a Tamino y Papageno que la rescaten. Las Damas entregan a Tamino una flauta mágica y a Papageno unas campanillas mágicas para protegerlos. Monostatos intenta capturar a Pamina pero Papageno lo ahuyenta; éste le dice a Pamina que Tamino la ama y que pretende salvarla. Tamino llega a un templo, donde le dicen que la malvada es en realidad la Reina, no Sarastro, y toca su flauta con la esperanza de hacer aparecer a Pamina. Papageno y Pamina están ya cerca y gracias a las campanillas mágicas de Papageno logran escapar una vez más de Monostatos. Sarastro promete a Pamina que, con el tiempo, recuperará su libertad. Ella ve a Tamino y ambos se enamoran.

ACT II
Tamino and Papageno begin the first of three initiation trials to join Sarastro’s temple of brotherhood. Sworn to silence, Tamino resists the temptations of the Three Ladies, but Papageno quickly succumbs. Monostatos again approaches the sleeping Pamina but is warded off by the Queen of the Night, who gives her daughter a dagger with which to murder Sarastro. Monostatos renews his quest when the Queen vanishes, but Pamina is rescued by Sarastro, who consoles her. Papageno catches a glimpse of Papagena, but is warned that he must succeed in the trials if he is to have her for a wife. Pamina is despondent over Tamino’s silence, but is saved from suicide by the Three Boys. She is reunited with Tamino and they undergo the trials by water and fire, emerging triumphant thanks to the magic flute. Papageno also is saved from attempted suicide by the Boys, who remind him to use his magic bells to summon Papagena. The pair plans for a fertile future. The Queen of the Night, her Three Ladies, and Monostatos attack Sarastro’s brotherhood, but are defeated and the victors celebrate the triumph of enlightenment over the powers of darkness.

Tamino y Papageno comienzan la primera de tres pruebas de iniciación para ingresar en el templo de la hermandad de Sarastro. Tras haber jurado silencio, Tamino resiste las tentaciones de las Tres Damas pero Papageno sucumbe rápidamente. Monostatos vuelve a acercarse a Pamina, que está dormida, pero la Reina de la Noche lo ahuyenta y entrega a su hija el puñal con el que debe asesinar a Sarastro. Cuando la Reina desaparece, Monostatos reanuda su intento pero Sarastro rescata a Pamina y la consuela. Papageno vislumbra a Papagena pero le advierten que solo podrá tenerla como esposa si supera las pruebas. Pamina, desesperada por el silencio de Tamino, intenta suicidarse pero los Tres Muchachos la salvan. Se reúne con Tamino y ambos afrontan las pruebas del agua y del fuego, saliendo victoriosos gracias a la flauta mágica que le dieron las Tres Damas. Papageno también es salvado de un intento de suicidio por los Muchachos, que le recuerdan usar sus campanillas para llamar a Papagena. La pareja planea un futuro prometedor. La Reina de la Noche, sus Tres Damas y Monostatos deciden atacar la hermandad de Sarastro pero son derrotados. Los vencedores celebran el triunfo de la luz sobre las fuerzas de la oscuridad.

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𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀

Cabaret is a musical set in the final days of the Weimar Republic in 1930s Berlin, focusing on the decadent nightlife of the Kit Kat Klub as the Nazi Party rises to power. An American writer, Cliff Bradshaw, and British singer Sally Bowles fall in love amid this growing political turmoil, while Fräulein Schneider and Herr Schultz navigate their own romance and increasing threats to their Jewish heritage.

The story serves as a cautionary tale about rising fascism, the dangers of political apathy, and how people choose to ignore the looming threat of a war.

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Book by Joe Masteroff

Music and Lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb
Directed by Anna Hogan

RUNTIME: 2 hours 30 minutes
INTERMISSION: One 15 minute Intermission

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With unbridled passion, devastating heartbreak and unspoken regret, Tatyana’s love is rejected by Onegin, who, a little too late, realizes his mistake. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through longing, desire and the haunting question: What if?

This striking production, directed by Alessandro Talevi with sets and costumes by Gary McCann, gives full expression to the 19th century Russian literary classic by Alexander Pushkin, which inspired Tchaikovsky’s opera. Conducted by Keri-Lynn Wilson in her company debut, the production also features the company debuts of Olga Kulchynska as Tatyana, Mattia Olivieri as Onegin and Lindsay Ammann as Larina, as well as American debuts by Azerbaijani mezzo-soprano Elmina Hasan in the role of Olga and Peruvian tenor Iván Ayón-Rivas as Lensky.

Con una pasión desbordada, tras un desengaño devastador y en medio de un arrepentimiento nunca expresado, el amor de Tatyana es rechazado por Onegin, quien comprende su error demasiado tarde. No se pierda este viaje inolvidable lleno de anhelos, deseos y la siempre inquietante pregunta: ¿y si…?

Esta impactante producción, dirigida por Alessandro Talevi y con escenografía y vestuario de Gary McCann, da plena expresión a este clásico de la literatura rusa del siglo XIX de Alexander Pushkin, fuente de inspiración de la ópera de Tchaikovsky. La dirección musical está a cargo de Keri-Lynn Wilson, quien debuta con la compañía. La producción incluye además con los debuts de Olga Kulchynska como Tatyana, Mattia Olivieri como Onegin y Lindsay Ammann como Larina, así como los debuts estadounidenses de la mezzosoprano azerbaiyana Elmina Hasan en el papel de Olga y del tenor peruano Iván Ayón-Rivas como Lensky.

Music By

Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky

Libretto by

Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky
Konstantin Shilovsky, after Alexander Pushkin

Sung in

Russian

Instant Translation Screen

English and Spanish

Production support generously provided by

Peter Bruce Frank & Leslie Rae Shaw

The John Crosby Production Fund

Run Time

Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes; includes two 25-minute intermissions

Synopsis

• Act I

Autumn. The Larin estate in the Russian countryside. Madame Larina makes preserves and listens to her daughters Tatyana and Olga. As the girls sing of young love lost, Larina and the old nurse Filipyevna remember their own youth. A group of peasants carries in a decorated sheaf of grain, and they sing and dance for Larina. Olga, wishing to join their merriment, teases Tatyana for being bookish and misty. Then Larina enters and likewise asks Tatyana the reason for her pallor. Olga in turn teases both her mother and sister, for she sees the approach of her fiancé, the poet Vladimir Lensky. Tatyana, learning that his elegant friend Eugene Onegin is with him, tries to flee in embarrassment.

Lensky arrives with Onegin. Tatyana falls instantly for the handsome stranger, who derides Lensky in private for having chosen the less interesting sister. Lensky and Olga commiserate having spent a whole day apart.

At bedtime, Tatyana can’t sleep. She asks the nurse to tell her stories of the olden days — then confesses she’s fallen in love. She spends the night writing to Onegin; and in the morning she asks Filipyevna to have her letter delivered.

Onegin finds Tatyana in the garden. He’s read her letter and wishes to reciprocate her candor — for he cannot reciprocate her feeling. She is a treasure, but he’s simply not the marrying kind: and she’d do well to restrain her artless ardor, lest another take advantage of her. His sermon ended, he offers her his arm and leads her inside.

Otoño. Hacienda de la familia Larin en la campiña rusa. Madame Larina prepara conservas y escucha a sus hijas Tatyana y Olga. Mientras las jóvenes cantan sobre un amor juvenil perdido, Larina y la anciana nodriza Filipievna recuerdan su propia juventud. Un grupo de campesinos entra con una gavilla de grano adornada y canta y baila para Larina. Olga, deseosa de unirse a la fiesta, se burla de Tatyana por ser demasiado estudiosa y soñadora. Entra Larina y también pregunta a Tatyana el motivo de su palidez. Olga se burla a su vez de su madre y de su hermana, pues ve acercarse a su prometido, el poeta Vladimir Lensky. Tatyana, al saber que viene con él su elegante amigo Eugene Onegin, intenta huir por vergüenza.

Lensky llega con Onegin. Tatyana se enamora al instante del apuesto desconocido, quien en privado se burla de Lensky por haber elegido a la hermana menos interesante. Lensky y Olga se lamentan por su parte de haber pasado todo un día separados.

A la hora de acostarse, Tatyana no puede dormir. Pide a la nodriza que le cuente historias de antaño y luego le confiesa que se ha enamorado. Pasa la noche escribiendo a Onegin y por la mañana pide a Filipievna que le haga llegar la carta.

Onegin encuentra a Tatyana en el jardín. Ha leído su carta y desea corresponder a su franqueza, ya que no puede corresponder a sus sentimientos. Ella es realmente un tesoro pero él no está hecho para el matrimonio; por otra parte, también le aconseja que quizás le convendría moderar su ardor, algo ingenuo en su opinión, para que nadie termine aprovechándose de ella. Al finalizar su sermón, le ofrece el brazo y la conduce al interior de la casa.

ACT II
The Larin estate. Onegin, whom Lensky has persuaded to attend Tatyana’s name-day party, finds himself seated directly across from her. She is mortified. He is ennui-ed. after the toasts he decides to punish Lensky for subjecting him to such a tiresome gathering and sweeps Olga off to dance for the rest of the evening.

The jealous Lensky quarrels with Olga, then with Onegin. To everyone’s dismay, he demands satisfaction for his offense. The party dissolves.

At dawn the two friends meet as foes. While Lensky waits for Onegin, he sings of poetry and of Olga. Regretting the folly of their prideful challenge, they still proceed for honor’s sake. Lensky is killed.

Hacienda de los Larin. Onegin, a quien Lensky ha persuadido para asistir a la fiesta del santo de Tatyana, se encuentra sentado justo enfrente de ella. Ella está mortificada; él, aburrido. Tras los brindis, Onegin decide castigar a Lensky por haberlo sometido a una velada tan tediosa y se lleva a Olga a bailar el resto de la noche.

El celoso Lensky riñe con Olga y luego con Onegin. Para consternación de todos, exige una compensación por la afrenta. La fiesta se disuelve.

Al amanecer, los dos amigos se ven las caras, esta vez como enemigos. Mientras Lensky espera a Onegin canta a la poesía y sobre Olga. Aunque se arrepienten de la necedad de su desafío orgulloso, deben proceden por honor. Lensky muere.

ACT III

Saint Petersburg, several years later. Returned from long travels, ridden with guilt for the death of his friend, Onegin attends one of the parties he has always detested, this one at the home of Prince Gremin. He wonders aloud about the elegant young woman who seems to hold the room in sway, and Gremin proudly presents his adored wife — Tatyana Larina. She greets Onegin serenely.

This time it is Onegin who pours out his love in a letter to Tatyana. He calls on her and begs her to run away with him. And this time hers is the sermon. She loves him as she did that day in the garden; but she is resolved to remain in this house with her husband. She flees the room, leaving Onegin alone in despair.

San Petersburgo, varios años después. De regreso tras largos viajes y atormentado por la culpa de matar de su amigo, Onegin asiste a una de las fiestas que siempre ha detestado, esta vez en casa del príncipe Gremin. Se pregunta en voz alta quién es la elegante joven que parece dominar la sala y Gremin presenta con orgullo a su adorada esposa: Tatyana Larina. Ella saluda a Onegin de manera serena.

Esta vez es Onegin quien vuelca su amor en una carta a Tatyana. La visita y le suplica que huya con él. Esta vez el sermón viene de ella: lo sigue amando como aquel día en el jardín pero está decidida a permanecer en su casa junto a su marido. Huye de la habitación, dejando a Onegin solo y desesperado.

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Queen Rodelinda navigates a dangerous political web to protect her throne and family while her love for her supposedly dead husband reignites in a dramatic clash of passion and ambition.

Royal alliances shift and transform in the shadowy “noir melodrama gangster” world of R.B. Schlather’s staging of this revered Handel opera. Music Director Harry Bicket leads this work, where characters spin power, lies and loyalties through exquisite music in a chiaroscuro world where agendas and identities are never entirely clear. The cast features exciting company debuts including Lucy Crowe as Rodelinda, Anthony Gregory as Grimoaldo and Hugh Cutting as Unulfo.

La reina Rodelinda se mueve en una peligrosa red política para proteger su trono y a su familia. Mientras, su amor por su esposo, a quien se creía muerto, se reaviva en un enfrentamiento dramático de pasión y ambición.

La puesta en escena de R. B. Schlather transforma esta venerada ópera de Händel en un sombrío “melodrama negro de gánsteres” donde las alianzas reales mutan y se transforman. El director musical Harry Bicket lidera esta obra en la que los personajes se ven inmersos en una red de poder, mentiras y lealtades a través de una música exquisita y en un mundo de claroscuros donde las agendas y las identidades nunca resultan del todo evidentes. El reparto incluye destacados debuts con la compañía, entre los que se encuentran Lucy Crowe como Rodelinda, Anthony Gregory como Grimoaldo y Hugh Cutting como Unulfo.

Music By

George Frideric Handel

Libretto by

Nicola Francesco Haym

Sung in

Italian

Instant Translation Screen

English and Spanish

The performances of Harry Bicket are supported by

Guy L. & Catherine D. Gronquist

The performances of Lucy Crowe are supported by

Phillip Muth & Julie Underriner

Run Time

Approximately 3 hours 20 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission

Synopsis

At his death, the King of Lombardy left his domains in equal portions to his three children: Bertarido, Eduige, and Gundeberto. Also aspiring to these lands is Grimoaldo, Duke of Benevento, who is wooing Eduige. The avaricious Gundeberto has now been killed, and it is believed Bertarido also has died, leaving behind his wife, Rodelinda, as Queen of Milan.

A su muerte, el Rey de Lombardía dejó sus dominios repartidos en partes iguales entre sus tres hijos: Bertarido, Eduige y Gundeberto. También aspira a esas tierras Grimoaldo, duque de Benevento, que corteja a Eduige. El avaro Gundeberto ha sido asesinado y se cree que Bertarido también ha muerto, dejando a su esposa Rodelinda como reina de Milán.

Act I

In the royal palace, Rodelinda mourns for her husband with their son, Flavio. Grimoaldo has seized power, and she is now his prisoner. Grimoaldo offers the throne back to her if she will marry him. Despite her precarious situation, Rodelinda refuses him. Once pledged to Grimoaldo, the spurned Eduige vows vengeance on him.

Unbeknownst to anyone except his faithful aide Unulfo, Bertarido is alive and hiding nearby. Unseen, he watches Rodelinda weep as she and Flavio bring flowers to his memorial monument. Grimoaldo’s ruthless councilor, Garibaldo, arrives with another offer of marriage from Grimoaldo; if she refuses again, her son will be killed. When she finally accepts, the eavesdropping Bertarido is consumed with rage. Unulfo, his aide, restrains him from revealing himself.

En el palacio real Rodelinda llora la muerte de su marido junto a su hijo Flavio. Grimoaldo ha tomado el poder y ella es ahora su prisionera. Éste le ofrece devolverle el trono si acepta casarse con él. A pesar de su precaria situación, Rodelinda lo rechaza. Por su parte, Eduige, despechada tras haber estado prometida a Grimoaldo, jura vengarse de él.

Sin que nadie lo sepa salvo su fiel ayudante Unulfo, Bertarido está en realidad vivo y se esconde cerca de allí. Sin ser visto, observa a Rodelinda llorar mientras ella y Flavio llevan flores a su propio monumento conmemorativo. Garibaldo, el despiadado consejero de Grimoaldo, llega con una nueva propuesta de matrimonio de éste: si Rodelinda vuelve a rechazarlo, su hijo será asesinado. Cuando finalmente acepta, Bertarido, oculto, se consume de ira. Unulfo lo contiene para que no se revele.

ACT II
Rodelinda announces her terms for marriage: She will only wed Grimoaldo if he personally kills Flavio before her eyes. Grimoaldo recoils at this, just as Rodelinda suspected he would. Garibaldo urges the wavering Grimoaldo to kill the boy, but Grimoaldo refuses. Unulfo rushes to Bertarido to reassure him of his wife’s fidelity.

Bertarido’s sister, Eduige, discovers her brother’s hiding place and promises to help him win back his wife and son. Acting as intermediary, Unulfo tells Rodelinda that Bertarido is alive and brings them together. Grimoaldo comes upon the happily embracing couple and threatens to imprison Bertarido. Rodelinda and Bertarido sing anguished farewells to each other before he is led away.

Rodelinda anuncia sus condiciones para el matrimonio: sólo se casará con Grimoaldo si él mismo mata a su hijo Flavio ante sus ojos. Grimoaldo retrocede horrorizado, tal como Rodelinda había previsto. Garibaldo insta al vacilante Grimoaldo a matar al niño pero éste se niega. Unulfo corre a tranquilizar a Bertarido, asegurándole la fidelidad de su esposa.

Eduige, la hermana de Bertarido, descubre el escondite de su hermano y promete ayudarlo a recuperar a su esposa y a su hijo. Actuando como intermediario, Unulfo informa a Rodelinda de que Bertarido está vivo y los reúne. Grimoaldo sorprende a la pareja abrazada y amenaza con encarcelar a Bertarido. Rodelinda y Bertarido se despiden cantando con angustia antes de que él sea conducido al cautiverio.

ACT III

Eduige and Unulfo plot Bertarido’s escape from prison. Garibaldo urges Grimoaldo to execute Bertarido. When Unulfo breaks into Bertarido’s prison cell, Bertarido, thinking he is one of the guards, stabs him. Not seriously wounded, Unulfo leads Bertarido to the secret escape route Eduige has prepared. Finding their way to the empty cell, Rodelinda and Flavio discover Unulfo’s blood on the floor and fear the worst. Rodelinda is overcome with despair.

Meanwhile, Grimoaldo, tormented by his conscience, seeks sleep in the palace gardens. Garibaldi discovers him there and, eager to usurp the throne for himself, is about to kill him. Bertarido leaps from his hiding place and strikes down Garibaldo. Chastened, Grimoaldo now reveals his change of heart and relinquishes the throne of Milan to Bertarido and Rodelinda. And he makes amends to Eduige by offering to wed her. All express their joy and hail a brighter future.

Eduige y Unulfo traman la fuga de Bertarido de la prisión. Garibaldo insta a Grimoaldo a ejecutarlo. Cuando Unulfo irrumpe en la celda, Bertarido, creyendo que es uno de los guardias, lo apuñala, aunque no queda gravemente herido. Unulfo logra conducir a Bertarido a la ruta secreta de escape que Eduige ha preparado. Al llegar a la celda vacía, Rodelinda y Flavio descubren sangre de Unulfo en el suelo y temen lo peor. Rodelinda cae presa de la desesperación.

Mientras tanto, Grimoaldo, atormentado por su conciencia, intenta dormir en los jardines del palacio. Garibaldo lo encuentra allí y, ansioso por usurpar el trono para sí mismo, está a punto de matarlo. Bertarido salta de su escondite y da muerte a Garibaldo. Avergonzado, Grimoaldo revela su cambio de parecer, renunciando al trono de Milán en favor de Bertarido y Rodelinda y reconciliándose con Eduige ofreciéndole matrimonio. Todos expresan su alegría y celebran un futuro más prometedor.

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Sat, July 25, 2026

8:30 pm

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Fri, August 21, 2026

Lili’s journey — marked by love, loss and self-discovery — is the true story of a Danish painter who, with the steadfast support of her wife Gerda, became one of the first to undergo gender-affirmation surgery nearly a century ago.

Named “Best World Premiere” at the 2024 Oper! Awards, we are thrilled to present the American premiere of Tobias Picker and Aryeh Lev Stollman’s groundbreaking new opera. Former Apprentice Singer, baritone Lucia Lucas, makes her Santa Fe Opera debut as Lili Elbe, and returning soprano Sylvia D’Eramo sings the role of Gerda Wegener, Lili’s supportive wife who was also a celebrated artist. This production brings the artists’ milieux of 1920s Paris and Copenhagen to life with direction by James Robinson, set design by Allen Moyer and costumes by Marco Piemontese.

La vida de Lili, marcada por el amor, la pérdida y la búsqueda del autoconocimiento, cuenta la historia real de una pintora danesa que, con el apoyo incondicional de su esposa Gerda, se convirtió hace casi un siglo en una de las primeras personas en someterse a una cirugía de afirmación de género.

Galardonada como “Mejor Estreno Mundial” en los Premios Oper! 2024, nos complace enormemente presentar el estreno estadounidense de la nueva e innovadora ópera de Tobias Picker y Aryeh Lev Stollman. Lucia Lucas, exintegrante de nuestro programa de jóvenes, debuta en la Ópera de Santa Fe como Lili Elbe, y la soprano Sylvia D’Eramo regresa para encarnar a Gerda Wegener, la fiel esposa de Lili y artista de gran renombre. Esta producción recrea con viveza los ambientes artísticos del París y el Copenhague de la década de 1920, y cuenta con la dirección de James Robinson, escenografía de Allen Moyer y vestuario de Marco Piemontese.

Music By

Tobias Picker

Libretto By

Aryeh Lev Stollman

Sung in

English

Instant Translation Screen

English and Spanish

A co-production with

Seattle Opera

Production support generously provided by

Anonymous

TAWANI Foundation

Wyncote Foundation, as recommended by Frederick R. Haas & Rafael Gomez

David A. Kaplan and Glenn A. Ostergaard –
Brautigam-Kaplan-Ostergaard Foundation

Robert L. Turner

Additional artistic support provided by

The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation

Henry R. Muñoz III

The performances of Roberto Kalb are supported by

Roma Wittcoff

The performances of Lucia Lucas are supported by

The Bob Ross Foundation

The performances of Sylvia D’Eramo are supported by

The Peter B. Frank Principal Artist Fund

Run Time

Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission

Synopsis

• Act I
  In the late 1920’s, the actress Anna Larssen of the Royal Danish Theater, having just premiered the role of Orpheus in a new play, could not appear for the last sitting of her portrait, the centerpiece of a new exhibition. Anna makes an unusual suggestion; that the artist, Gerda Wegener, ask Lili Elbe, (at that time known as Gerda’s husband, the artist Einar Wegener), to dress up and pose as Anna. At this sitting Lili is brought to a profound self-discovery, never before acknowledged. Like Orpheus compelled to look back at Eurydice, Lili can never again turn away from the truth of who she is. Despite the support of Gerda, their friends Eric and Hélène, and Lili’s brother Marius, Lili encounters hostility and rejection from her sister Dagmar and later her own mother. Through the efforts of Hélène she is introduced to Professor Warnekros who agrees to operate on her at the Municipal Women’s Clinic in Dresden.

A finales de la década de 1920, la actriz Anna Larssen del Teatro Real Danés, tras estrenar el papel de Orfeo en una nueva obra, no puede acudir a la última sesión para terminar un retrato que le están haciendo y que será la pieza central de una nueva exposición. Anna hace una sugerencia inusual: que Gerda Wegener, la artista encargada de pintarla, pida a Lili Elbe (entonces conocida como Einar Wegener, esposo de Gerda) que se vista y pose como Anna. Durante esa sesión, Lili llega a un profundo autodescubrimiento nunca antes reconocido. Al igual que Orfeo, obligado a volverse para mirar a Eurídice, Lili ya no puede ignorar la verdad de quién es en realidad. A pesar del apoyo de Gerda, de sus amigos Eric y Hélène y de su hermano Marius, Lili se enfrenta a la hostilidad y el rechazo de su hermana Dagmar y, más tarde, de su propia madre. Gracias a los esfuerzos de Hélène, conoce al profesor Warnekros, quien accede a operarla en la Clínica Municipal de Mujeres de Dresde.

ACT II

After her first surgery, a dramatic encounter with the King of Denmark leads to an extraordinary decree — Lili is legally recognized as a woman, and her marriage to Gerda is annulled.

Despite the seeming loss of their deep relationship, both Lili and Gerda find temporary love in different quarters, Lili with the perfumer Claude Lejeune, and Gerda with the Italian Major Fernando Porta.

When Claude Lejeune asks Lili to marry him, Lili delays until she can have surgery to become a mother, which Professor Warnekros says he can make possible. He and the Matron of the clinic choose a young woman to be the experimental uterus donor. Neither Lili nor the Young Woman suspect what is in this plan.

Lili, dying from complications of her surgery, writes and thanks the absent Gerda for the flowers she has sent every day from Rome. In return, Gerda sends a final letter. From two distant cities, their voices rise together in a last duet — declaring their love for each other that only grows and never looks back.

Tras su primera cirugía, un dramático encuentro con el Rey de Dinamarca da lugar a un decreto extraordinario: Lili es reconocida legalmente como mujer y su matrimonio con Gerda queda anulado.

A pesar de la aparente pérdida de su vínculo profundo, tanto Lili como Gerda encuentran amores temporales en otras partes: Lili junto al perfumista Claude LeJeune y Gerda con el mayor italiano Fernando Porta.

Cuando Claude LeJeune le pide matrimonio a Lili, ella lo pospone hasta poder someterse a una cirugía que le permita ser madre, algo que el profesor Warnekros afirma poder conseguir. Él y la matrona de la clínica eligen a una joven como donante experimental de útero. Ni Lili ni la joven sospechan lo que implica este plan.

Lili está muriéndose a causa de complicaciones derivadas de la cirugía. Escribe y agradece a la ausente Gerda las flores que le ha enviado cada día desde Roma. Como respuesta, Gerda envía una última carta. Desde dos ciudades distantes, sus voces se elevan juntas en un último dúo, declarando un amor mutuo que no hará sino crecer y que nunca mirará atrás.

Sat, August 1, 2026

8:30 pm

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Wed, August 5, 2026

8:00 pm

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Fri, August 14, 2026

8:00 pm

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Tue, August 18, 2026

8:00 pm

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Thu, August 27, 2026

In Bad Medicine, Native American academics Aislin and Cesar are excited to settle into their new home in Proctor, Massachusetts. Even their nosy white neighbors seem nice enough. But as Aislin becomes aware of strange occurrences surrounding her job at the Natural History Museum, she starts to wonder if there might be something insidious beneath the sleepy town. Aislin must overcome deep insecurities around her identity to uncover the town’s terrifying secrets.

By P.C. Verrone
Directors: Lauren and Taylor Trujilo

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RUNTIME: 2 Hours with a 15 minute intermission

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm

Please note that there is no Matinee Performance on August 8th

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

August 6th and 7th – 7:30 pm: Pay-What-You-Will Previews
August 8th – 7:30 pm: Opening Night Performance

Artistic and Production Team

Co DirectorLauren Trujilo

Co DirectorTaylor Trujilo

The 2026 Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival is taking over Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

August 14–16, 2026 Join us for an unforgettable weekend of Indigenous art, culture, and creativity!

Presented by the Poeh Cultural Center, this vibrant three-day celebration brings together incredible Native artists, performers, filmmakers, fashion designers, and food vendors from across Indian Country.

Experience powerful live performances, stunning visual art, Indigenous fashion, film, and culture — all in one place. Come celebrate, connect, shop, and be inspired!

Santa Fe Indian Market (SFIM) is the largest and most prestigious Indigenous art market in the world.

Presented by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), #SFIM26 will take place August 15th-16th in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Now in its 104th year, SFIM brings together over 1,000 Native artists representing more than 200 Tribal Nations from across the U.S. and Canada.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned collector, SFIM offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect directly with Native artists and purchase handmade, authentic, and deeply meaningful artwork.

Location: Historic Downtown Santa Fe Plaza
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Admission: Free and open to the public for the outdoor market

Additional Programming
SWAIA offers a range of ticketed events throughout Indian Market weekend, including Best of Show, the SWAIA Native Fashion Show, the SWAIA Gala, and more. Advance purchase is recommended, Become a SWAIA member for advanced notice when tickets become available..

Insider Tip: Arrive early to beat the crowds and meet artists before inventory sells out. Comfortable shoes and sun protection are highly recommended for a full day on the Plaza.

The Next Generation Center Stage

Join us for two special Sunday evening performances where the Santa Fe Opera’s singing and technical apprentices step into the spotlight! Hear the stars of tomorrow sing a variety of selections from different operas throughout the centuries. The night of August 16 showcases scenes fully designed and created by our technical apprentices. The night of August 23 presents our apprentice singers in a concert format, featuring the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra onstage. Looking for an introduction to opera? These performances are a great way to start, and a great value for families who want to enjoy a more relaxed evening at the Opera. Don’t miss your chance to experience the future of opera — NOW!

The opera’s singing and technical apprentice programs have launched numerous distinguished careers, including singers Joyce DiDonato, John Holiday, Michael Fabiano, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Sylvia D’Eramo, Jonah Hoskins, Will Liverman, Brandon Jovanovich, Kate Lindsey, Zachary Nelson, Anthony León, Meridian Prall, Caitlin Gotimer, Joshua Blue, Amber Monroe, Nicholas Newton, Kyle Miller and Darren Drone, and 2025 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition winners Alissa Goretsky, Emma Marhefka, Michelle Mariposa and Luke Sutliff, as well as numerous past Operalia winners. Others are now teachers, coaches and administrators at major opera companies and universities.

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Sun, August 16, 2026

8:00 pm

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Sun, August 23, 2026

8:00 pm

Actor’s Refresh Session

6 weeks- Monday 6pm-9pm

September 14 – October 26

No class on Indigenous People’s Day

Week 1: Bring in your own scene – something you love from TV, Film, or Theater, no need to be memorized. 

Weeks 1 and 2: breaking down a scene, serving the script, finding the conflict, and world building; acting for theater vs tv/film

Week 3: Assigned scenes: subtext, active listening, and tricks to stay present and out of your head

Week 4: Emotional flexibility and caring for your instrument

Week 5: Assigned Scenes: the audition process from start to finish 

Week 6: Putting it all together, taking (ie: translating) direction, and personalized “your acting business” Q&A

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Instructor Kate Bergeron (Actor Refresh)

Kate Bergeron (she/her) is a working actor (Network TV, Film, Stage, Commercial), writer, singer, and teacher/coach with a BFA in musical theater from The Acting Conservatory at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Kate has taught acting for both stage and screen in Chicago, Los Angeles, and now New Mexico. After performing in two Santa Fe Playhouse productions (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and The Thanksgiving Play), Kate is honored to join the team as an educator.

The tradition of the Melodrama lives on in the 104th Annual MELODRAMA, which will continue evolving and honoring Santa Fe with fresh, locally-rooted satire.
By Santa Fends

Director Adam Wagner

The tradition of the Melodrama lives on in the 104th Annual Melodrama, which will continue evolving and honoring Santa Fe with fresh, locally-rooted satire.

RUNTIME: 1 hour and 30 minutes
INTERMISSION: One 15 minute intermission\

TICKETS HERE

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm

Please note that October 10th there is no 2:00PM show

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

October 8th and 9th – 7:30 pm: Pay-What-You-Will Previews
October 10th – 7:30 pm: Opening Night Performance

Artistic and Production Team

DirectorAdam Wagner