Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
Joe Lewis has a vital, distinctly American voice, one that never chased attention and never expected it. The Austin, TX-based Lewis is an American blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Howlin’ Wolf and James Brown. This is gonna be a great show, on the stage at Tumbleroot Distillery in Santa Fe! Get your tickets HERE.
Roots Summer Leadership Academy
We are so excited to offer our signature positive youth development program again in 2026! It’s going to be another great summer. This free three-week program features field trips, performances, STEM activities, and tons of opportunities for self-exploration, leadership development, and FUN for youth ages 8–16 in the Albuquerque area and Clovis! Plus, it includes before- and […]
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane
NEA Jazz Masters and multiple Grammy winners Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves celebrate the John Coltrane centennial with a new album and a world tour. Reeves joins the stunningly versatile Branford Marsalis Quartet in this project that pays tribute to the seminal collaboration between Coltrane and vocalist Johnny Hartman, as well as other beloved ballads from Coltrane’s repertoire.
Juneteenth Juke Joint
“The Syndicate ABQ and Sister Bar partnered to gather Black artists from across Tiwa land to inspire ENJOYMENT & BlaQ PRIDE*. This Juneteenth (6.19.26), we’ll celebrate ‘freedom’ how we see fit. Vibing. Striving. Together.” Live performances! Dope DJs! Black JOY! Food and drink and dancing. Be there!
Existence Is Resistance PRIDE Concert
“Existence is Resistance is a celebration of the radical, revolutionary act of living authentically as your LGBTQ+ self. Every sequin, every pronoun, every hand held in public — these are not small things. They are protests. They are power. “Come as you are. Come as who you’ve always been. Because your existence is not just enough […]
Taos Juneteenth Celebration: One for the Books
Explore the authors and storytellers of New Mexico! Free food and drink to the first 150 guests, plus author readings and demonstrations, music from the Bodega DJs, then the annual fashion show! This year’s fashion show theme invites models to explore their favorite works of writing from black authors and be styled in honor of […]
Santa Fe Juneteenth feat. Sudan Archives
Celebrate Black music, culture, food, and more. Juneteenth marks the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation—to ensure all enslaved people were freed. This year’s celebration features ever-evolving artist Sudan Archives. Sudan Archives combines left-field strains of R&B, hip-hop and experimental electronic with the fiddling style […]
Tasty Tuesday Season Opens
Food trucks, free yoga in the park, live music, and a chill community vibe. Find out why Albuquerque loves Tasty Tuesday! Check HERE for more info.
Caribbean Celebration
In honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month, enjoy the party vibe at the Caribbean Celebration! This FREE community event features live music, authentic Caribbean cuisine, dance, art, and interactive cultural activities for all ages. Come ready to spend the day! Bring sunscreen, a hat, an umbrella or canopy for shade, a refillable water bottle, and […]
Ujima Collective Night Market & DJ Pool Party
Shop, view, party, and swim at ARRIVE Albuquerque! Check out handmade wares from Black-owned artisans and businesses at the hip Secret Gallery, then kick back and have a cocktail and a great time!