A 400-year-old home for sale, iconic New Mexico landmarks, studio tours, improv comedy, and more. 
Happy Friday, Santa Fe. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Santa Fe Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead:
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400-year old home 🏠️
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Pride on the Plaza 🌈
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Improv comedy 🎤
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Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
Herding Poems Reading event: SFCC Library will host an online reading by Miriam Sagan from her new collection What Solitude Sees in Me: Uncollected Poems 1976–2023 on July 31, followed by a discussion on how to assemble a poetry manuscript — register here.
Nearly 400-year-old Santa Fe home: Once restored by artists and newly modernized, this 10,000-square-foot adobe treasure with seven bedrooms, kiva fireplaces, a private well, guest casita, and clay tennis court is back on the market at $9.9 million — see the full listing.
Santa Fe brewers went strong: Despite a flattening craft-brew market nationally, Santa Fe’s Second Street, Nuckolls Brewing and Santa Fe Brewing Co. have already ramped up canning and retail distribution across Northern New Mexico — take a look.
Is your bank underperforming? If you’re earning less than 3.80% APY with your current savings account (the national average is 0.41% 👀)… the answer is yes. Do yourself a favor and take the time to open a SoFi savings accounts. It could earn you up to 9x more in interest on top of no fees and a $300 bonus with eligible direct deposits — what are you waiting for?
Highlights this week
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Explore 10 iconic NM landmarks
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Education investments show real progress
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Enjoy brunch and parade views at Pride Brunch
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Learn to protect yourself at a self-defense workshop
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Endurance’s auto warranty is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pom-pour perfection: When life gives you apples, New Mexico Hard Cider Taproom turns them into sparkling, spiced sips you didn’t know you needed—whether you’re into crisp and dry or sweet and cinnamon-kissed, they’ve got the pour to match your fall-in-love mood.
Last bite, best bite: Tiny towers of frosting, molten center marvels, and a sugar swagger that’ll keep you guessing what’s coming next—Sweet Santa Fe is where your sweet tooth (and your Instagram feed) both get their moment in the spotlight.
Mic drop central: From shower-stall solos to power-ballad bravado and the occasional “sorry, not sorry” encore, The Santa Fe Bar hands you the mic, cranks up the neon, and dares even the most tone-deaf among us to steal the show.
Bolt action: Hunting for bold florals, buttery satins, or that perfect canvas for your next DIY masterpiece? Santa Fe Quilting stocks bolts of fabric so good you’ll actually look forward to hemming, quilting, or just petting every. single. yard.
Plot twist (AARP is actually amazing): It’s packed with perks that actually matter — discounts at hotels, restaurants, flights, even car rentals. Plus, you’ll unlock a second membership for free for someone else in your house. At just $15 per year… it’s kind of a no-brainer.
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📆 Santa Fe happenings
All events are subject to change without notice. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🧹 Broom Room | Sweeping Change @ El Zaguán | Friday (6/27) at 5 pm – Julia Tait Dickenson turns the humble broom into a work of art in this delightfully unexpected show. Her handmade pieces blend the functional and the fantastical, sweeping viewers into a world where domestic tools get their moment to shine. It’s quirky, contemplative, and deeply rooted in everyday beauty.
🔥 Opening Reception @ Markings from Fire | Friday (6/27) at 5 pm – Explore the burnished beauty of Farber’s newest ceramics, where texture and temperature meet in one seriously striking show. Free wine and thoughtful conversation highly likely.
⚾ Pecos Bills @ Fort Marcy Park | Friday (6/27) at 6 pm – Batter up for some small-town baseball action as the Pecos Bills take on the Santa Fe Fuego under the open sky. Grab a hot dog, find a seat in the bleachers, and cheer “Play ball!” to your heart’s content. It’s family-friendly, fun-filled, and guaranteed to end with a classic seventh-inning stretch.
This weekend
🌈 Pride on the Plaza @ Historic Santa Fe Plaza | Saturday (6/28) at 10 am – Santa Fe’s heart beats with color, joy, and inclusivity at this all-day celebration. Expect live music, vendors, a beer garden, and the dazzling PRIDE Drive Parade kicking off at 10 am. Whether you’re marching, cheering, or just vibing, this is the party where everyone belongs.
🖼️ 2025 Santa Fe Studio Tour @ Various Studios | Saturday (6/28) at 11 am – Peek behind the curtain of Santa Fe’s thriving art scene as nearly 90 local artists open their studios to the public. Wander through town, spot the signs, and meet the makers while snagging one-of-a-kind pieces straight from the source.
🎸 Radioblast @ As Above, So Below Lounge | Saturday (6/28) at 7:30 pm – Ready to rock through the decades? Radioblast hits the stage with a powerhouse setlist spanning the ’60s to now. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the killer vocals and cocktail alchemy.
😹 Improv Comedy Show & Jam: SFI Student Teams @ Santa Fe Improv | Saturday (6/28) at 7:30 pm – Who’s the funniest person in the room? It might be you. Watch two student teams crack you up, then jump on stage yourself during the post-show jam. No script, no pressure—just laughs and maybe a little chaos.
🛠️ Traditional Tinwork with Jason Younis y Delgado @ Artful Soul | Sunday (6/29) at 11 am – Shape, punch, and emboss your way through the centuries with fifth-generation tinsmith Jason Younis y Delgado. Create your own tin mirror and ornament while learning the rich history of this iconic New Mexican art. Only 12 spots available, so grab yours before they vanish like an old-school milagro.
🌀 Performance by Cristina Flores Pescorán + Gallery Talks @ Wheelwright Museum | Sunday (6/29) at 11 am – Two powerful performances, one unforgettable artist. Cristina Flores Pescorán brings her haunting visual and sonic world to life as part of SITE Santa Fe’s international series. Stay for noon gallery talks and explore the stories behind the art—free and open all day.
🎶 Live music & entertainment
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6/27 Esther Rose @ Winrock Park – 7:30 pm
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6/27 Dimi DiSanti @ Paradiso – 7:30 pm
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6/27 Christina Gomez Band @ Rufina Taproom – 8 pm
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6/28 Jacob Shije @ Boxcar – 7 pm
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6/28 Speakeasy Express @ Santa Fe Depot – 7 pm
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6/28 Radioblast @ As Above, So Below Lounge – 7:30 pm
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6/28 Rock The Casbah @ Paradiso – 7:30 pm
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6/29 Lonn Calanca Band @ The Mystic – 3 pm
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6/29 Lazy Sue and more @ Tumbleroot Brewery – 6:30 pm
🏠️ Price Is Right – Santa Fe edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
*This️ 👇️ could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Neil D. Lyon (Sotheby’s Int. RE/Grant) – 4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | Built in 2002 | 3664 sqft
Classic Santa Fe style gets a glow-up in this adobe wonderland, where five fireplaces, antique beams, and custom plastered walls keep things cozy and just a little bit dramatic. The main house struts around with white oak floors, a copper-topped kitchen island, and a living room that practically begs for a good story. Two bedroom suites and a bonus room mean there’s space for work, play, or that one friend who always “just happens” to be in town.
Step outside into a courtyard lined with aspen trees and stone paths, where a private hot tub waits to soak away your secrets. The casita next door is all charm, with brick floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a kitchen ready for midnight snacks. Two off-street parking spots, a two-car garage, and a location just a saunter from Canyon Road and the Plaza make this mini-compound the ultimate Santa Fe flex.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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