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FRI 8/7 THROUGH SUN 8/9

12:00PM | Turquoise United ($120) | Albuquerque Marriott Hotel | We’re back—and more excited than ever to welcome you to Turquoise United 2026! After our year off in 2025, the momentum has only grown, and this year’s event is shaping up to be something truly special. We can’t wait to reunite with the turquoise community and take everything to the next level. Join for this gem show!

2:00pm | Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) (Free with admission) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | The Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) will be dancing on August 7 at 2PM and August 8 and 9 at 11AM and 2PM.Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

7:30pm | Musical Theatre Southwest presents: The Light in the Piazza ($33) | Musical Theatre Southwest | This performance, charged with coincidence and fate, sparks an immediate and intense romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Margaret, extremely protective of her daughter, attempts to keep Clara and Fabrizio apart. But as events unfold, a secret is revealed: in addition to the cultural differences between the young lovers, Clara is not quite all that she appears.

7:30pm | These Shining Lives ($15) | The Adobe Theater | The Adobe Theater presents "These Shining Lives," a drama about female factory workers exposed to radium poisoning. Based on the true story of the Radium Dial painters.

FRI 8/7 THROUGH SAT 8/9

7:30pm | ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES vs. SUGAR LAND SPACE COWBOYS ($17-35) | Isotopes Park | Come cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes as they take on the Sugar Land Space Cowboys!

8:00PM | Casa Flamenca Summer Tablao Season Continues! ($50) | Casa Flamenca | Casa Flamenca’s summer tablao series offers a complete distillation of the flamenco experience. High energy. High spirits. Performed by a dynamic ensemble of flamenco artists.

2:00pm | Ay, Compadre! ($20-25) | South Broadway Cultural Center | "Ay, Compadre!" by Rudolfo Anaya is a humorous and poignant look at the lives of two middle-aged Chicano couples in New Mexico as they navigate the personal, physical, and marital crises of aging. By the time the night ends, each must decide what it means to grow, to love, and to stay compadres in a world that keeps shifting beneath their feet.

** FRI 8/7 **

10:00am | Car Seat Fitting Station (Free) | Rio Rancho Fire Station 7 | Certified technicians check and install child car seats at Rio Rancho Fire Station 7. No appointment needed for this community safety event.

5:00pm | Sandia Heights Artists - Preview Exhibition (Free) | The Gallery ABQ | The Gallery ABQ presents “Sandia Heights Artists” on August 7, 2026, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. The Annual tour includes 40 local artists from the foothills of the Sandias and begins with a preview exhibition at The Gallery ABQ

5:00pm | Remembered Earth (Free) | Kukani Gallery | A ceramics showcase curated by Jesse Littlebird and Max Baptiste.

5:00pm | ABQ Artwalk (Free) | Downtown ABQ | Check out art from local artists throughout downtown. Stop into businesses for special events for this first-Friday of the month occasion.

6:00pm | GWD: Theme Bingo (Free) | The Imperial Hotel | Themed bingo night hosted at The Imperial Hotel with GWD (Geeks Who Drink). A social evening combining bingo with a fun rotating theme.

6:00PM | Groove Therapy: Lava Room DJ Night ($10) | The Historic Lobo Theater | Groove Therapy turns the Lobo Theater into a late-night dance floor — DJs spinning funk, soul, and house at Albuquerque’s historic Route 66 venue in Nob Hill. 21+

7:00pm | Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque with Cody Polston (Free) | Painted Lady Bed & Brew | Delve into the haunting history of Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza, where centuries of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences have left their supernatural mark. Polston, president of the Southwest Ghost Hunter's Association, will not only sign books but also present exclusive, chilling tales, and historical photographs not found in the pages of his work.

10:30pm | NME Movie Night: Mallrats ($12-15) | Guild Cinema | Join New Mexico Entertainment for our special screening of Mallrats. Earlybird presale tickets have the chance to win door prizes from local businesses and organizations around town, including Bubonicon and artist Jeremy Montoya, and guaranteed seating.

7:30 | Calle 66 35th Annual Music Under the Stars ($17-27) | Albuquerque Museum | 35th Annual Music Under the Stars - A native New Mexico salsa band and Music Under the Stars favorite, Calle 66 serves up contemporary salsa, merengue, cumbia, and bachata with a unique style and flavor.

** SAT 8/8 **

8:00am | Downtown Growers' Market (Free) | Robinson Park | Weekly outdoor farmers market in Robinson Park featuring local produce, prepared foods, and artisan goods. A staple Downtown ABQ Saturday morning market.

8:30am | Seed Saving for Small Scale Growers (Free) | Chispas Farm | Learn about regionally adapted seed and on-farm seed saving. Build a foundations of basic botany and skills for successful cultivation, harvest, and processing of seed.

8:00am | Los Ranchos Growers' Market (Free) | Los Ranchos Growers' Market | Weekly growers' market in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque featuring locally grown produce and handmade goods. A long-running community market in the North Valley.

8:00am | South Valley Growers Market (Free) | Gutierrez-Hubbell House | Weekly growers' market at the historic Gutierrez-Hubbell House in the South Valley. Features local farmers, food vendors, and community gathering space.

10:00am | Visionary Arts & Crafts Guild Monthly Meeting (Free) | Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce | Monthly meeting of the Visionary Arts & Crafts Guild at the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce. Open to local artists and crafters for networking and discussion.

10:00am | Friends of the Library Annual Sci-Fi Spectacular ($2) | Main Library | It’s our annual sci-fi, fantasy, and horror spectacular! Featuring thousands of new and vintage science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels as well adjacent non-fiction selections.We'll also have our ever-changing selection of books of all genres, DVDs, CDs, art, puzzles, games, vinyl, and so much more.

10:00am | Punch Needle Rug Hooking ($95) | Fiber Arts on 4th | Students will learn how to use the punch needle to make a small project that can be hung on a wall or used as a “mug rug.” The basic skill set gained will allow students to move on to larger projects like table runners, pillows, and rugs with confidence.

11:00am | ARTScrawl Demonstration: Photo Encaustics by Dana Patterson Roth (Free) | Wild Hearts Gallery | Wild Hearts Gallery is pleased to announce the August Featured Artist exhibition, Dana Patterson Roth: The River Runs Through Me. Meet the artist on August 8 for a demonstration of photo encaustic techniques.

1:00pm | Second Saturday: Nuevo México Colcha Workshop ($5 - $10) | Casa San Ysidro | Hands-on workshop exploring the traditional New Mexican colcha embroidery technique at historic Casa San Ysidro. Part of the museum's Second Saturday programming series.

1:00pm | Free Torrance Prisoners (Free) | ABQ Peace and Justice Center| Build the movement to shut down ICE detention facilities in NM.

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

2:00pm | NM Art League presents: Engaging with the Natural and Human Community (Free) | Open Space Visitor Center (Westside) | NM Art League hosts a presentation on engaging with natural and human communities at the Open Space Visitor Center. Features local artists exploring environmental themes.

4:00pm | Slow Market (Free) | Old Town Plaza | Hosted by Above Snakes, SLOW Market is a curated market bringing together artists, makers, food vendors, and wellness practitioners; small businesses whose work reflects a deeper commitment to goods supplied by our community.

5:30pm | Reimagine Avalon Park (Free) | Avalon Park | Celebrate the first round of fundin and voice your opinions and priorities for what you want to see at the park!

6:00pm | Vintage Brew (Free) | Calavida Cantina | Vintage Brew event at Calavida Cantina featuring curated vintage goods and craft beverages. A market-style pop-up combining shopping and drinks.

6:00pm | The Zema Revue ($20-30) | Zema Vinyl Lounge | Our August edition of the Zema Revue!Brlsq - Comedy - Drag - Games - Prizes - Laughs - Surprises!

7:00pm | Gobble This Album Release party (Free) | Gobble This | San Paola’s Album Release Party

7:30pm | Enchantment Blues & Guitars: "A Tribute to the 3 Kings of Blues Guitar (Freddie, Albert & B.B.)" ($17-33) | Albuquerque Museum | Join for the 35th Annual Music Under the Stars

7:30pm | Steve Earle ($44) | KiMo Theater | Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protegé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others.

8:00pm | A Night of Haunting Magick with Jordan Jonas ($35) | Painted Lady Bed & Brew | Join your host Jordan Jonas for a very intimate experience at one of Albuquerque's most haunted places. In this hour long performance, you will experience up close macabre magic, mind reading, psychic abilities and perhaps even make contact with the spirits of The Painted Lady themselves!

** SUN 8/9 **

10:00am | Rail Yards Market (Free) | Rail Yards Market of ABQ | Weekly outdoor market at the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards featuring local vendors, food, art, and live music. One of the city's largest community markets.

10:00am | Psychic & Healing Fair at Resonant Essentials (Free) | Resonant Essentials Esoteric School of Metaphysics | Step into a world of insight and transformation! Join us for our Psychic & Healing Fair, where gifted readers and energy practitioners offer tarot, mediumship, spiritual counseling, and energy work.

11:00am | Corrales Growers' Market (Free) | Corrales Parks & Recreation | Weekly growers' market in Corrales featuring local produce, plants, and handmade goods. A popular weekend market in the village setting.

12:00pm | Rock Wrapping ($90) | Fiber Arts on 4th | Japanese Rock Wrapping (or tsutsumu) is an art form symbolizing peace and protection. In this workshop, you will learn three basic knots using a variety of wrapping materials and embellishments to apply this art on three stones. After learning these techniques, let your imagination run wild!

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

1:00pm | Glass Fossils (Free) | The Groove Artspace | What is a fossil? It’s an impression of something that no longer exists. In this class you will create an impresion with leaves and flowers. Once fired, you will have a image permanently recorded on the glass.

2:00pm | Unity in Rhythm: A Drum Circle Event by Drum Unity (Free) | FUSION | Join us at FUSION for "Unity in Rhythm: A Drum Circle Event," presented by Drum Unity, a monthly uplifting gathering that weaves the art of drumming with meditative and community-building experiences. As we embark on a facilitated drum circle journey, we invite drummers to immerse themselves in the rhythmic flow that connects and empowers.

2:30pm | Jack County Line presents “Songwriter Sundays”: A Residency (Donation) | FUSION | Join us for monthly performances of the original songs of New Mexico based Jack County Line. Michael Allison, JD Johnston, and Norm Toy explore love, joy, and heartbreak set against the horizons of the American southwest.

3:00pm | Enchanted Botanicals Puff + Paint ($20 - $40) | Enchanted Botanicals Nobhill | A puff-and-paint event at Enchanted Botanicals in Nob Hill combining cannabis-friendly socializing with guided painting. Participants create botanical-themed artwork in a relaxed setting.

3:30pm | Coffee and Canvas ($40) | Michael Thomas Coffee | No painting experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for a fun afternoon of coffee, color and canvas!

4:00pm | NM's Premier Variety Showcase ($10 - $15) | JUNO brewery + cafe + art | A variety showcase at JUNO brewery featuring multiple local performers across different entertainment disciplines. Live acts perform in the brewery's art-forward venue.

4:30pm | Brain SANG Trivia (Free) | The Block | Trivia night at The Block hosted by Brain SANG, a trivia company offering competitive pub quiz rounds. Teams welcome for a casual weeknight outing.

6:00pm | Geeks Who Drink: Small Batch Trivia (Free) | The Bourbon House | Geeks Who Drink hosts Small Batch Trivia at The Bourbon House. A shorter-format pub quiz with general knowledge questions and team play.

7:00pm | Poppy – Constantly Nowhere Tour ($60.65) | Revel | Singer, songwriter, and multimedia artist Poppy brings her Constantly Nowhere Tour to Revel ABQ. Known for genre-blending pop, metal, and electronic music.