ABQ Headbangers Market
Step into a realm beyond the ordinary, where darker-themed arts, crafts, and live heavy music come together! The outdoor Headbangers Market pairs a variety of edgy and unusual merch with live musicians and performers. The music is mostly Heavy Metal, with variety to create an inclusive experience that resonates with the Metal, Rock, Goth, Punk, […]
First Friday ArtWalk
Albuquerque ArtWalk transforms the ABQ downtown Arts & Cultural District into a block-by-block arts experience you won’t want to miss! For example, October featured Creep Teeth at OT Circus, Movimiento Art at Mothership Alumni, the IndigiExchange Market at the Resilience Hub, and many more vendors and exhibits! Download the monthly map HERE.
The Halluci Nation
Don’t miss this FREE show from Indigenous Canadian DJ/Producers Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill. Internationally acclaimed for their for their innovative fusion of traditional Indigenous music with genres like dubstep, hip-hop, and drum & bass, the Halluci Nation is sure to get you dancing at Fusion’s outdoor Meadow!
Zenobia live
Songwriter and recording artist Zenobia began her singing career in her church choir in Los Angeles where she taught herself to play the piano at 5 years old and wrote her first song at 8. She’s been featured in “Hair,” “Godspell” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and won Best Gospel Song for the single “One More Night.” […]
Indigenous Heritage Celebration with Lindy Vision
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, come together to honor the indigenous nations and peoples of New Mexico and throughout the country and world. This party features Lindy Vision, a black native sister band formed in Albuquerque. Check HERE for complete information, including a schedule of events.
Souls of Mischief
Celebrate Sister’s 13th anniversary with an outdoor party featuring West coast hip-hop crew Souls of Mischief!
NAACP Gospel Explosion
Join the NAACP for a free Gospel conference in Las Cruces! Featuring the UNM and NMSU Gospel Choirs, Voices of Bethel, and more!
Black Business Month Food Truck Friday
Food, music, family-friendly activities, local Black-owned businesses, and more! Don’t miss out on the fun! Free parking available under Civic Plaza.
New Breed Brass Band w/ Trombone Shorty
Don’t miss New Orleans’ joyfully chaotic New Breed Brass Band… joined for this FREE concert by their mentor, blues legend Trombone Shorty! More info at Lensic 360.
Blues Night on Civic Plaza ft. Shemekia Copeland
Don’t miss this FREE night of the blues starring the great Shemekia Copeland! Called “the greatest blues singer of her generation” in the Washington Post, Harlem-born Copeland has won nine Blues Music Awards. Joining Shemekia will be harmonica player and singer-songwriter Russ Green will and blues stalwarts The Pleasure Pilots, a rockin’ rhythm and blues band specializing […]