Category: Performing Arts and Film
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Lamya’s Poem Watch Party
A refugee girl is inspired by a poem by Rumi in this beautiful animated film. Enjoy the film and free snacks!
See the trailer HERE.
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Beat-Makers Blend
Calling all DJs and music producers! Now’s your chance to meet some other beatmakers, so grab your kit and head to Curious Toast for either dedicated solo project time or to collaborate and share techniques.
Enjoy free coffee (and food) if you sign up HERE.
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Playwrights of Color Meetup
Brought to you by The Artist Blend, this is a chance for playwrights of color to meet others in a casual space! Marya Errin Jones will guide participants with prompts to write their own short scene. The event will end with a few playwrights (maybe you?) reading what they created.
Sign up HERE.
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Artist Blend Launch
Creatives! Have you ever wondered where to meet other artists and creatives in Albuquerque? The Artist Blend is here with an answer!
Head on over to Curious Toast Cafe to meet local creatives, work on your own project, and learn about upcoming events. Free coffee and pastries for those who register in advance! (You can do that right HERE.)
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Kiran Ahluwalia
Kiran Ahluwalia has one two JUNO (Canadian Grammy) awards for her open-hearted vocals.
With guitarist husband Rez Abbasi leading her band, Kiran has traveled the world bringing together the disparate traditions of Indian music, West African Blues and Jazz – as she and Rez, her born in India, he in Pakistan, have personally crossed ethnic and religious lines together.
“I’ve taken aesthetics I love such as blues, Malian styles, and of course Indian forms and mashed them together in my own way,” explains Ahluwalia.
Doors are at 6:30 and tickets are $35. Get yours HERE.
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Sihasin & Lindy Vision
You don’t wanna miss this exciting lineup – duo Sihasin, from the Diné Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona, and black native sister band Lindy Vision from Albuquerque (called “One of the most vital and promising bands in the state” by Luke Henley at the Santa Fe Reporter)!
STANDING tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 day of show (plus service charges). SEATED tickets cost $20 (plus service charges). The room will be divided to allow for a block of unobstructed seats with room for people to stand and dance.
Get your tickets HERE!
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Afriquerque: Casey Lafferty
Prepare to tap your toes and sing along at an evening of the blues!
Kansas-born Albuquerque singer Casey Lafferty will be joined by a four-part ensemble for this FREE night of music and fun.
RSVP HERE!
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Interview with the Cast of Jitney
Enjoy a scene performed by the all-Black cast of the Vortex’s production of Jitney, followed by an interview with the cast!
Free Parking Available under Civic Plaza; bring your slip for validation.
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Hubby Jenkins Banjo Workshop
Learn from the best! If you play the banjo, don’t miss this workshop with Grammy and Americana Award-nominated Hubby Jenkins, who will also perform in the evening.
Tickets are free, but reservations are required to attend. Get yours HERE!
For tickets to the evening performance, check out the event listing here.
