Disability pride parade, summer winter, desert party, 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.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Second-ever disability pride parade, a film and TV soundstage up for sale, and your favorite virtual florist opens a physical storefront — catch up here.
State-level stories: History buffs toast a new Trinity fallout sign, pilots dodge blinding laser bursts, and remote pueblos snag planning grants for fast internet — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: 24/7 social security access, dogs detect Parkinson’s, and a new method or reclaiming 98 percent of battery metals — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Celebrate herbs and healing at Sagrada Medicina
- Read stories aloud to shelter pups
- Learn how zoning will reshape Santa Fe
- Get affordable pet care every Saturday
- Explore Vista Grande Library’s July art exhibits
- iTustCapital offers $0/mo crypto IRA accounts
🫶 We got your back
Drink: Kick your morning ritual up a notch with somewhere better than gas station swill and drive-thru letdowns. From baristas who remember your “usual” to pastry cases whispering sweet temptations, these nearby caffeine sanctuaries prove great coffee is about more than just beans.
Wellness: How about rolling out your mat and finding your flow? These yoga studios offer everything from sweat-your-buns-off heated classes to soothing restorative sessions for every level.
Brunch: Weekends were made for bottomless mimosas and fluffy pancakes, so why settle for bland toast? We’ve rounded up the coziest spots around Santa Fe where mugs never run dry and the eggs benny always hits the spot. Check ’em out here.
Family: Need screen-free ways to keep the little ones busy? This guide has some of the coolest summer outdoor toys and on-the-go activities for adventurous kiddos.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🤠 Fifth Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo @ Rodeo de Santa Fe | Friday (7/18) at 6:00pm – Think dusty boots, flying dirt, and enough barrel racing to remind you why jeans were invented. Friday night’s Military Appreciation Night means breaking out your best red, tipping your hat to our troops, and cheering louder than a prairie wind.
🎤 Chris Janson @ Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino | Friday (7/18) at 8:00pm – Nothing beats a night of country swagger when Chris Janson storms Buffalo Thunder. Expect singalong anthems, a few heartfelt tracks, and enough guitar twang to dust off your boots. Roll in early, bring your best two-step, and try not to outshine the man himself.
This weekend
🖌️ Brush Making Workshop @ Historic Santa Fe Foundation El Zaguán | Saturday (7/19) at 12:00pm – Trade Netflix for horsehair and cholla by crafting your own paintbrush, then wrap and stitch a sleek Tampico brush. Julia will personally guide you through her broom room exhibit, and if you’re feeling nosy, slip into her studio for an extra peek.
🐰 Śaśin: Possessing the Rabbit @ Horseshoe Gallery | Saturday (7/19) at 4:00pm – The Horseshoe Gallery is your excuse to swap the pool for an art fix. Jesse Wood’s new paintings and prints mix landscapes with Zen-like still lifes, so bring your culture cred and maybe a few extra bucks for that rabbit you can’t unsee.
🌵 Desert Party @ Santa Fe Brewing Co Headquarters | Saturday (7/19) at 4:00pm – If your idea of family time includes aerialists and food trucks, mosey over to the brewery for live tunes at The Bridge, Wise Fool circus acts, and more than 60 local vendors. Bonus points for art and dance workshops, adult beverages, and sugar-fueled kids.
🐢 Mass for the Endangered Concert @ Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi | Sunday (7/20) at 4:00pm – Ready to lend your ears to the earth? A chamber orchestra and the Desert Chorale dive into Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “hymn for the voiceless,” pairing it with Caroline Shaw’s full-length To the Hands for an evening of musical storytelling that’s as much about hope as it is about calling you to defend our fragile world.
🎵 Summer Sundays: Palamara & Emily Branden @ El Rey Court | Sunday (7/20) at 5:00pm – Kick back on the lawn with Denver’s own Palamara, spinning contemplative, cinematic folk-country straight from his DIY third album. Classic torch singer Emily Branden brings Patsy Cline–level soul and SAG-worthy star power to the summer stage. All ages are welcome, and you’ll want to fuel your vibe with Tender Fire pizza and Iconik Coffee’s signature cocktails under the Santa Fe sky.
Next week
🔥 Markings from Fire @ form & concept | Tuesday (7/22) at 10:00am – Whether you’re still nursing nostalgia for last summer’s smoky sunsets or love a good existential crisis, this show’s for you. Avi Farber’s wood-fired ceramics, charcoals, 3-D flasks, and a sound installation channel burn scars from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak blaze into beautiful reflections on impermanence.
❄️ Summer Winter @ Zane Bennett Contemporary Art | Tuesday (7/22) at 10:00am – Patio season can pause for art. Margaret Roach Wheeler’s handwoven garments meet Mahota Textiles’ creations from the first tribally owned studio in the U.S. Sixteen Indigenous-inspired pieces that remind you history has serious style, no velvet rope needed.
🖼️ Glass Panel Workshop @ TLC Stained Glass | Tuesday (7/22) at 1:00pm – You’re swapping endless streaming for a two-afternoon stained glass deep dive, picking a design, learning to break, shape, and bind colorful glass with lead came. It’s beginner-friendly, ADA-accessible, and your new DIY heirloom is actually TSA-approved for bragging rights on the flight home.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/18 Bully @ Railyard Plaza – 7 pm
- 7/18 Detroit Lightning @ The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing – 7:30 pm
- 7/19 MarketMusic @ New Mexico School for the Arts – 12 pm
- 7/19 Solo Bach @ St. Francis Auditorium – 5 pm
- 7/19 Lili St Anne and more @ Ghost – 7 pm
- 7/19 Improv Show @ Santa Fe Improv – 7:30 pm
- 7/19 The Turn of the Screw @ Santa Fe Opera – 8:30 pm
- 7/20 Schubert & Korngold @ NM Museum of Art – 6 pm
- 7/22 Juho Pohjonen Recital @ St. Francis Auditorium – 12 pm
Price is right – Santa Fe edition
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*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Andrew Ault (Las Campanas Realty, LLC)
Set on two serene acres with knockout views of Sun and Moon Mountains, this 1947 gem has been reimagined with a wink to its roots and a splash of modern flair. The main house shows off curated finishes, clever architectural details, and plenty of upgraded perks, while the fully restored casita now hides a steam room for bonus indulgence.
Out back, a private saltwater pool waits for lazy afternoons or lively gatherings under the big Santa Fe sky. Old-world charm and contemporary cool blend seamlessly, just minutes from the heart of town.
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