Events in Santa Fe
Santa Fe is New Mexico True
This concert, featuring Ozomatli with Baracutanga, benefits First Serve New Mexico. Tickets are free, and a $20 suggested donation supports First Serve New Mexico. Member registration will open before the event.
The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing CompanyBrown Mountain Lightning Bugs
The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs will perform live.
Tumbleroot Brewery and DistilleryOne Piece Super League
This league runs each Sunday with a $10 entry fee. Prize packs scale with the number of entries and are awarded to the top three. One dollar from each entry is set aside for the end of season Super League. Participants earn points for attending, playing, and winning.
Duke City Games at DeVargas CenterAmerica's Bard
At First Presbyterian Church, this concert celebrates the lasting influence of Walt Whitman’s poetry on American music. At the heart of the program is Jeffrey Van’s A Procession Winding Around Me, written for guitar and choir. Whitman’s words also receive vivid treatment in works by twentieth century American composers, including René Clausen, Norman Dello Joio, and William Schuman.
First Presbyterian ChurchBasic Swing Dance
Build a foundation in swing dancing with instructors Mike and Elli at Dance Station. This basic class introduces Jitterbug and six count Lindy Hop. A partner is not required. Participants usually rotate partners during instruction, and those attending with a partner may choose to stay together. The cost is $20 per person with a sliding scale option. Pre-registration is available.
Dance StationSunday Night Chess
Free chess practice and coaching take place at CHOMP Food Hall. The gathering continues even when salsa night is happening.
CHOMP Food HallIntermediate Swing Lindy Hop Drop-in Classes
An intermediate drop-in Lindy Hop class that develops both 6 and 8 count movement, with fresh combinations introduced each week. This session suits dancers who are comfortable with triple steps and basic swing turns. You do not need a partner. Partners rotate during class, and pairs who arrive together may choose to stay with each other. The price is $20 per person, with a sliding scale option. Pre-registration is available.
Dance StationImmersive Harmonic Reset: Restorative Sound Bath
A restorative sound immersion focused on recalibrating the nervous system, releasing stored tension, and reconnecting with embodied intelligence. Visionary artist, ceremonial vocalist, and sound practitioner Kati Astraeir guides a carefully held journey that layers harmonic vocals with didgeridoo, gong, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, and other instruments to create a grounded, integrative space. The facilitation invites a gentle shift into parasympathetic rest and expanded awareness. Through breath, tone, and rich frequencies, participants are supported in settling the mind and easing the stress response, clearing emotional and energetic buildup, restoring clarity and inner coherence, and returning to authentic presence. Settle into stillness as the breath becomes a bridge to ease. Let resonance do what effort cannot, with the intention that you emerge clearer, steadier, and more attuned. Hosted at Paradiso. Contribution is $25 at the door. For comfort, bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and water. Kati’s work blends voice, frequency, and intuitive instrumentation in ceremonial sound journeys devoted to sound as medicine, inviting deep listening, inner exploration, creative flow, and embodied presence.
ParadisoViz Whizz at Frank Ortiz Park, Santa Fe
A casual meet up hosted by Maggie and her owners brings dog lovers together at Frank S Ortiz Park for a friendly group walk on the trails. The group will gather inside the park, wait a few minutes, then set off together. Please bring water. Meeting is in the large parking lot, and dogs should stay leashed in parking areas for everyone’s safety. This expansive off-leash park spans 138 acres of arroyos and hills, offers miles of trails, and features wide views of Santa Fe. The area is not fenced, but dogs can run and play off leash and typically roam the trails without reaching the outer edges. Attendees are asked to watch their dogs and clean up after them.
Frank S Ortiz ParkForest Bathing and Cacao Ceremony
Experience a gentle nature immersion at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden led by Dr. Marcy B. Newman. The session cultivates gratitude and deeper awareness through mindful practices designed to quiet the mind and relax the body. Drawing from her background in acupuncture and holistic coaching, Dr. Newman guides a soothing progression that concludes with a cacao ceremony, offering a delicious, intentional sensory moment. She is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine with certifications in iRest Yoga Nidra, Caritas Coach, and Nurse Coach, and previously served more than ten years as a VA nurse focused on employee well-being and health promotion. Recently back in the place she considers her spiritual home, she brings an integrative and caring approach to the experience. Advance registration is recommended. Price is $35.
Santa Fe Botanical GardenNative Elements: Sunday Art Market
The art market and festival continue through the weekend at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, featuring more than 160 vendors and a broad showcase of regional artistry. Sunday includes special programming.
Santa Fe Community Convention CenterJoscho Stephan
This event features a performance by Joscho Stephan at St. Francis Auditorium in Santa Fe.
St. Francis AuditoriumLore of the Land
Settle into an enclosed railcar in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a scenic round trip to the Galisteo Basin. Storytellers share the region’s history along the way, paired with live music. Tickets include seating and a glass of champagne to start the trip, with more snacks and beverages available for purchase. The journey begins and ends at the Santa Fe Depot.
Santa Fe DepotPokemon Off meta Monday
Adults can enjoy off meta play, while kids participate in standard play. Entry is free, with a focus on having fun and enjoying the game.
Monday Chess at Sky Cinemas
Sky Cinemas hosts an evening of chess that offers both rated games and casual play. Players can receive free guidance from experts, or take on a weekly serious round with cash prizes awarded at the end of the month. The format supports learning, friendly matchups, and competitive play in the same setting.
Sky CinemasBrazilian Zouk Mondays - Foundations and ADV. Basics/ Intermediate Classes @ The Hut
Dive into Brazilian Zouk, a partner dance celebrated for fluid motion and strong connection. The program starts with a foundations class geared toward newcomers and anyone refining their basics, with a focus on the fundamentals of Brazilian Zouk-Lambada. An advanced basics and intermediate session follows. It is open to all, though it may not fit every level, and two to four months of consistent classes are recommended. A practice session wraps up the night so you can apply what you learned. Expect guidance on essential footwork and timing, clear leading and following, body movement and flow, and how to interpret the music with confidence. The foundations class welcomes complete beginners, dancers from other styles exploring something new, and anyone drawn to the expressive feel of Zouk. Benefits include improving coordination and rhythm, strengthening social dance skills, and building confidence in a friendly, supportive setting. Come solo or with a partner. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move. Pricing options include a $15 drop-in or a $40 monthly unlimited membership.
Good Vibes Highway Tour
Mark Winters brings his upbeat acoustic rock to Iconik Coffee Roasters in Santa Fe, New Mexico as part of the Good Vibes Highway Tour. This traveling project spans the U.S. and Canada, sharing playful, science-loving energy through music. Each stop mixes wit, warmth, and melody into an uplifting acoustic set that encourages curiosity, kindness, and connection. The songs invite listeners to shine together and pass along positivity, weaving storytelling with a spark of science enthusiasm. Stops range from campgrounds to coffeehouses to neighborhood stages, encouraging unplugged moments, shared laughs, and a little extra light whether the setting is a park under the stars or a busy city stage. Texas-based singer-songwriter Mark Winters shapes his signature rock with a positive vibe by combining poetry, a background in science, and a commitment to community. His sound draws from rock, blues rock, and pop, with inspiration from artists such as John Mayer, Tom Petty, and Jason Mraz. He first picked up a guitar to serenade his wife on their anniversary, discovering a lasting passion for connecting with people through music.
Iconik Coffee RoastersPatterns in the Garden Tour
Docent tour leader Ivars Petersen leads a guided stroll through the garden, using mathematics to highlight the many patterns that appear in a botanical setting. Please wait in the Welcome Ramada before the tour begins. The experience is included with admission, and no registration is required. Petersen volunteers as a docent at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and is a freelance writer and editor. From 2007 to 2014 he served as director of publications at the Mathematical Association of America. An award-winning mathematics writer, he spent more than 25 years at Science News and served as editor of Science News Online and Science News for Kids. His books include The Mathematical Tourist, Islands of Truth, Newton’s Clock, and Fragments of Infinity: A Kaleidoscope of Math and Art.
Santa Fe Botanical GardenDeep Rest - A Hanna Somatics Series
Available in person and online, this four-week series addresses the quiet buildup of tension from mental, emotional, and physical stress. Even when it is not painful, tension uses energy and can lead to fatigue, so each session invites a slower pace, movement within a comfortable range, and a supportive relationship with yourself. Through gentle movement and mindfulness that engage the nervous system, you will explore easier patterns in the body, deepen your experience of rest, and take home simple tools for personal practice. Classes are verbally guided and take place while lying on the floor. A recorded replay will be sent to participants with unlimited access for one week.
Salsa Tuesdays w/ Honey Villarreal @ The Hut
Already comfortable dancing a full salsa song and looking to add more variety to your moves? This class is designed for dancers with some experience who want to deepen their skills. Each meeting begins with focused footwork to strengthen balance, musicality, and timing, then shifts into partner work to learn and practice new turn patterns. The curriculum builds from week to week, with a brief review of previous material before introducing a new combination, and consistent weekly participation is encouraged for steady progress. Pricing options include $15 for a single class, $65 for a five-class pack, and $110 for a ten-class pack. Drop-ins are welcome.
Pomona College Glee Club on Tour
The Pomona College Glee Club, directed by Donna M. Di Grazia, offers an all a cappella program at the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art. The concert shines a light on music by Ethel Smyth, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, and Clara Schumann, alongside contemporary works by Caroline Shaw, Lucy Walker, and Reena Esmail, and also includes pieces by Arvo Pärt, John Tavener, and more. Admission is free and no tickets are required.
St. Francis AuditoriumKaraoke at Farafina
Karaoke takes the spotlight at Farafina, where guests can step up to the microphone and sing.
FarafinaOpen Mic Night
Tinys Cocktail and Lounge hosts a weekly Tuesday open mic that welcomes performers ready to share their talent. Guests can enjoy a meal and drinks while the performances unfold.
Tiny's Restaurant & LoungeGolden TIcket Standup Comedy Tour
A one night stand up showcase brings popular touring comedians to Santa Fe at Paradiso. Collin Sledge, based in Austin, is a KillTony Golden Ticket winner, placed third in Funniest Person in Houston, and was a 2025 Riot Fest finalist. Shane Gillis once gave him a fist bump. Timely Rain made a strong impression on KillTony Episode 752 and the Netflix NYE Special, and is a regular at The Secret Group in Houston. Colorado born and now Austin based, JJ Alexander earned a KillTony Golden Ticket on Episode 737 and is known for jokes about chocolate milk and wearing glasses. Drew Nickens set the mark for the most KillTony appearances within a single episode and is a retired Air Force service member turned professional comic with a high energy stage presence.
ParadisoFour Stories in Photography by Michael Donnelly
Strata Gallery presents an Established Member solo exhibition by New Mexico based photographer Michael Donnelly, Four Stories in Photography. Bringing together four separate bodies of work, the presentation explores narrative, place, and cultural memory. Working across film and digital in both black and white and color, Donnelly blends careful formal structure with a strong storytelling sensibility shaped by years in the cinema worlds of Los Angeles and Santa Fe and by time living in Mexico City. One series follows a ten year chronicle of the construction of Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall, shared as printed selections alongside a looping video slideshow of the full fifty image edition. Another looks at the aftermath of September 11 in New York, honoring the people and first responders and the resilience that emerged from tragedy. A continuing project focuses on the American Ranch Rodeo, emphasizing working families and ranch communities that carry forward lived traditions grounded in shared history and community spirit. The exhibition also features a curated group of Southwest landscapes that reflects on humanity’s place in a fragile, dramatic environment and the shared responsibility to care for the land. Donnelly draws inspiration from formal photography masters known for social engagement, poetic vision, and technological craft, aiming to create core images that invite viewers to form their own context beyond the frame. A Santa Fe resident, self taught photographer, and cinema professional, he has exhibited in California, New Mexico, and Mexico City. This exhibition is his first solo show in New Mexico.
Golden Ticket Tour
An evening of hilarious stand-up as popular touring comedians make a rare Santa Fe stop at Paradiso. Presented as a single-night showcase, it spotlights sidesplitting sets from performers on tour.
ParadisoTash Sultana
See Tash Sultana with Daisy the Great live in concert.
The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing CompanySummer Patio Pairings
Enjoy a food and wine flight pairing on the patio at the Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room.
Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting RoomNM Vendor Meetup - Historic Santa Fe Foundation
A welcoming networking hour at the Historic Santa Fe Foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico brings together wedding professionals and the broader hospitality and events community. Explore the venue, enjoy the atmosphere, and connect with peers in a relaxed setting. There is no formal program, just easy conversation, new connections, and familiar faces. The event is free, with an RSVP requested.
Historic Santa Fe FoundationBrody Schenk – The Everyday Magic Tour
Emerging singer and songwriter Brody Schenk brings The Everyday Magic Tour to Cowgirl in Santa Fe. His music blends sincere storytelling with eclectic influences, exploring themes of human connection, the natural world, and cosmic curiosity. Performing solo, he layers guitar, looping, and effects to create a rich, band-like sound that highlights both his songs and his instrumental skills. Following the release of his album Everyday Magic, this stop is part of a North American run of more than forty concerts. Admission is free and the show welcomes all ages.
CowgirlPokemon Learn to Play
This free learn to play session introduces the basics of Pokémon and helps newcomers get started.
Duke City Games DeVargas CenterHigh Desert Trio
High Desert Trio, a Santa Fe acoustic group featuring mandolin, bass, and guitar, performs lively sets that blend bluegrass, jamgrass, and gypsy jazz into an eclectic journey of adventurous acoustic sounds. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Second Street Brewery - Rufina TaproomIntro to Belly Dance ✨
Discover belly dance in a six-week introductory course created for newcomers and anyone ready to ease back into movement. The curriculum blends graceful cabaret-style technique with expressive, uplifting practice, with attention to hips, arms, chest, and the belly. Expect a supportive setting that encourages confidence while you learn foundational patterns and reconnect with your body. Whether you are trying something new or returning after time away, this series offers a welcoming path to move, explore, and feel great. No prior dance experience is required.
MOVE Dance Conditioning PlusBeginner Bachata on Wednesdays with Metta Dance
Learn bachata from the ground up in a 60 minute class centered on foundations and connection. The session blends solo practice and partner work, and it is designed for first time dancers or anyone new to structured bachata training. No experience or partner is needed, and your first day is free. Over a four week cycle, you will explore the structure of bachata music and its cultural roots, gain control over multiple basic step variations and grooves, practice proper technique for leading and following modern turns, strengthen partner connection with frame exercises, and bring everything together in simple combinations that flow smoothly. All key skills are introduced across four consecutive weeks, and you can start any week. True comfort comes with practice, so repeating the cycle is encouraged until you are ready to level up.
Ghalia Volt at Unit B
Ghalia Volt brings an electrifying solo blues performance to Unit B at Chocolate Maven. This one-artist show delivers unvarnished intensity, hard-driving grooves and electric soul with plenty of grit and power.
Unit BDrag Bingo
This monthly Drag Bingo night features lively performances, plenty of laughs, and chances to win prizes. Tickets are $22 and include six bingo cards, giving more opportunities to play and win. Seating is limited, so purchasing in advance is recommended.
Tumbleroot Brewery and DistilleryLevel 2 Bachata with Metta Dance
This advanced beginner bachata class with Metta Dance focuses on strengthening core skills while opening up new possibilities in your dancing. Over a ninety minute session, you will move between solo practice and partnerwork to turn fundamental steps into more layered combinations, heighten musical awareness by aligning movement with bachata’s instruments and accents, and explore an introduction to bachata sensual with body isolations and close-hold connection. The lesson also works with syncopated rhythms to add style and develop higher-level technique. It is designed for dancers who feel comfortable with beginner material and want to deepen their foundation.
Kevin Morby
Kevin Morby performs with Liam Kazar at The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company in Santa Fe.
The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing CompanyRiftbound Learn to Play
Learn the basics of Riftbound in a friendly learn-to-play session focused on battling in the rift. Participation is free.
Duke City Games - DeVargasTACO WARS
At Santa Fe Farmers' Market, a taco and cocktail showdown features fifteen chefs competing for the top taco title. Admission is limited to ages 21 and up, and ID is required for entry.
Santa Fe Farmers' MarketSanta Fe Rising
Explore Santa Fe’s evolving Midtown district on a guided walk hosted by Santa Fe Rising at the Midtown Campus. This evening experience visits three recently opened businesses and spaces that are helping shape the area’s next chapter. The tour includes a tasting at Tender Fire Kitchen, a film at Sky Cinemas Midtown, and time for networking at the Innovation Hub. Along the way, hear directly from the owners and leaders who chose Midtown as their home base and learn more about what is happening on campus. The program also features a meet and greet with Santa Fe elected officials. The Midtown Campus team is making this experience possible by providing access to these venues.
Midtown Santa FeEvenings with O’Keeffe
An Evenings with O’Keeffe program at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum features Patrice Repar, Ivy Ross, and Yaritza Martinez Pule in a conversation on how the arts can foster wellbeing and offer tools for meeting significant challenges. The event is free, and advance registration is requested because seating is limited.
Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumSoul Narration
This live workshop invites you to slow down, reflect, and deepen your creative practice. Attune to the body’s energy centers as doorways to imagination, and notice the images, colors, and forms that naturally surface. The emphasis is on presence and devotion, not on perfection or making something flashy. Through acrylics, collage, and mixed media, you will build layered, tangible pieces that give voice to your deeper artistic longings. The experience is guided by Lauren Mantecon, a professional painter with three decades of practice and more than twenty years of teaching and mentorship. Her approach blends intuitive and metaphysical inquiry with strong compositional understanding, materials knowledge, and grounded studio habits, offering support for both inner exploration and artistic craft.
Santa FeOut at Sea
In Sławomir Mrożek’s 1962 Out at Sea, three men drift with no food and debate which one will be eaten. Their dilemma unfolds through rounds of voting, speeches, and procedural arguments as they weigh the decision.
Teatro ParaguasLife is Life
Set at the dawn of the new millennium along an untouched coast in southern Sardinia, this narrative centers on Efisio Mulas, a solitary shepherd and caretaker of a bygone way of life, as he defends his land.
Artist Reception and Book Signing for - Lynn Adler: And So We Moved to Petaca
Celebrate the publication of And So We Moved To Petaca: Portrait of a New Mexico Community with an exhibition and book signing featuring photographs by Lynn Adler, curated by Bill Shapiro. The exhibition and accompanying book from University of New Mexico Press present a vivid photographic account of counterculture families seeking to embrace traditional Nuevomexicano life in the tiny village of Petaca, New Mexico in the early 1970s. The event includes an artist reception alongside the signing.
Obscura GalleryNew Sculptures and Paintings: Bryce Pettit & Matthew Sievers
A new exhibition pairs the bronze creations of Bryce Pettit with the vivid, mood-rich paintings of Matthew Sievers, setting their work in a thoughtful conversation about nature’s constant motion and shifting character. Pettit’s sculptures convey power and presence through refined craftsmanship, while Sievers builds energy and feeling with layered color and luminous light. Together, their distinct voices shape an inviting, immersive environment that encourages exploration and a shared sense of discovery.
Blue Rain GalleryUna Más y La ChaCha LIVE at Social Kitchen + Bar
Una Mas y La ChaCha channels the many cultures of Santa Fe, bringing together Indigenous roots, families with Spanish and Mexican heritage, and long-established Anglo communities. The band moves easily through cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70s Chicano funk, and eclectic covers, all shaped into a sound they call Northern New Mexico soul. Anchored by a tight rhythm section with bassist Brian Shannon and percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez, the group features the expressive lead guitar of founder D’Santi Nava and vocals from Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero. Their performances can feel intimate in a small room or ignite the energy of a large crowd. Audiences might find themselves carving out space to dance to Selena favorites, growing quiet for a hymn honoring Quetzalcoatl, and watching closely as Nava, nicknamed el Brujo, drives the music with dazzling fretwork. The result is a live experience that threads together eras, styles, and communities.
Free Lecture: 'BECOMING SOVEREIGN'—Santa Fe, NM
Marconics Initiate Teacher Lucy Barna leads a lecture on moving beyond fear and reclaiming personal sovereignty as a multidimensional being. The talk explores how the density, duality, and separation of the Earth experience can diminish stellar identity and memory, and how karmic patterns processed through a seven-chakra lightbody configuration may keep people locked in a distorted reality. It considers a pivotal choice point for humanity and the importance of remembering one’s purpose with clarity and strength. Topics include releasing fear and separation, progressively integrating higher self identities to restore stellar memory, and returning to a multidimensional ascension path said to have been interrupted in the Fall of Man. The presentation also introduces Marconics Ascension Energy, described as a full-spectrum approach working with an ascending 5D body template to support rapid clearing of karmic debris, activate new DNA potentials, raise vibration, and deepen connection to Source or Spirit. A complimentary sample of Marconics Ascension Energy is included.
The Oracle of Rewilding
Pomegranate Studios presents Invaders of the Heart 2026: The Oracle of Rewilding, a multimedia theatrical dance work crafted by choreographer and director Myra Krien. The production weaves in visionary imagery by Alexandra Eldridge, created with author Sherry Salman for The Oracle of Rewilding: Pathways to Renewing Our Kinship with All Things. Audiences are guided through a dreamlike passage into the underworld and through territories of longing and renewal, imagination and transformation, moving between the human and the animal to arrive at a felt sense of kinship with all life. At its heart, the piece invites personal rewilding in service of collective flourishing. The Mosaic Dance Company takes the stage alongside guest artists Cecilia Rinn and The Starbelly Dancers, Drake von Trapp, and Kamrah, with performances at the Railyard Performance Center.
Railyard Performance CenterJono Manson and Friends
Unit B presents an evening with singer and songwriter Jono Manson performing alongside a band of longtime friends and collaborators. A prolific artist whose career spans more than five decades, Manson is an instrumentalist, storyteller, audio engineer, and producer who formed his first band at age seven and has kept moving ever since. His path has taken him from neighborhood bars to Madison Square Garden, with a body of work that includes both major label and independent releases across three continents, as well as production credits for Grammy winners and beloved local acts. Born in New York City and based in Santa Fe for the past 34 years, he draws on roots, rock, soul, pop, and country to craft songs about resilient characters confronting the passage of time. His performances are delivered with passion and conviction, combining honesty with empathy. Highlights from his journey include sharing the stage with Pete Seeger, backing Bo Diddley, traveling to Pakistan to collaborate with the Sindhi sufi rock group The Sketches, playing on a Dean Ween album, and appearing in a Kevin Costner film that featured one of his songs as a central theme. He also wrote the official song for his child’s elementary school, has collaborated with Crystal Bowersox and John Popper, toured with Joan Osborne, and supported numerous projects for local musicians.
Unit BGOLDPINE
Engine70 Studios hosts Goldpine, a husband and wife duo celebrated for close-knit harmonies and an Americana sound rooted in candor and heart. Their touring history ranges from the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, along with intimate listening rooms across the country. Winners of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest, they bring story-rich songs about life, love, and purpose, delivered with vocals that shift from tender reflection to full-throttle intensity. Their third album, Three, continues their plainspoken dialogue about real people and real moments, highlighting Kassie’s commanding voice and the duo’s striking blend. Expect a performance that moves from moody and cathartic to spirited and bold, always centered on harmony. This is a general admission show with no opener, and seating is limited to 50. Tickets are $22 in advance and $27 at the door. There is no event parking at the studio. Parking is available in lots along Guadalupe Street, at the municipal lot beside the Allsups gas station, and across the street at the DeVargas Mall. Limited ADA parking is available with email arrangements made at least 24 hours in advance.
Engine70 StudiosPony Curtis
Pony Curtis brings a groove-soaked set to Tiny’s Restaurant and Lounge, shaped by the classic roots of soul, funk, and R&B. Rare finds and deep cuts sit alongside originals from Kelly Khun, blending old favorites with new work until the boundaries feel pleasantly blurred. The band shifts with ease from church-inflected soul to gritty funk, from country-tinged storytelling to slow, late-night burners, approaching the night with both a curator’s touch and a performer’s spark. Kelly Khun, Avi Hartman, Pete White, Joe Hecker, Josh Martin, and Micah Hulscher drive rhythms meant to connect, lift the room, and get people moving. Wherever Pony Curtis plays, the celebration follows.
Tiny's Restaurant and LoungeSilver Sky Blues Band
Silver Sky Blues Band returns to The Cowgirl BBQ for a live show. This appearance marks their return to the venue.
The Cowgirl BBQMarconics 'Becoming Sovereign' Free Lecture Event - Santa Fe, NM
Learn how to overcome fear and take back your cosmic rights as a Sovereign Cosmic Citizen as humanity shifts to 5D+ Consciousness. Discover how to rise above the energies being directed at the human population that are inverting thoughts, beliefs, and lightbodies. Reclaim your stellar birthright and restore yourself on an authentic God-realized ascension path. Intervention is required to liberate yourself from density, fear and separation, restore stellar memory through integration of higher self identities, and reclaim the multidimensional ascension path lost during the ‘Fall of Man.’ Humanity is at a turning point, and this lesson will help you stand fully in your power to complete your mission. A free sample of Marconics Ascension Energy will be given. This full-spectrum energy facilitates rapid shedding of karmic debris and new DNA activations. If you are ready to expand your consciousness and stand in your power, please join us.
YogaShiftNative Narratives Speaker Series
Explore the Denipah-LaRance family’s journey as both individual artists and a creative family, with reflections on their relationships, the role of community and tradition, and the power of uplifting one another through art and love. Presented with support from the Edward and Maria Gale Foundation. Space is limited.
Saturday Afternoon Cartoons
A family-friendly celebration of creativity takes over Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe, inspired by Chuck Jones’s legacy in animation. Settle into a relaxed, community-focused setting to draw, watch classic cartoons as you sketch, then enjoy them with full sound after a guided lesson. A Santa Fe Opera ALTO teaching artist leads a live drawing session, with teaching artists on hand to offer practical tips and encouragement throughout. Concessions will be available for purchase. RSVP is required for this free community event, and capacity is limited to 70. Bring the art supplies you prefer to use, with a small selection of basic materials available on site.
Jean Cocteau CinemaPokemon Win a ETB
This Pokemon event features a $10 entry fee, requires a minimum of four players, and awards an ETB to the first place winner.
Duke City Games at DeVargas CenterThe Harmonistas
High Desert Harmonistas perform live at Nuckolls Brewing Co., providing a musical backdrop to the brewery atmosphere.
Nuckolls Brewing Co.The Boomroots
Paradiso Santa Fe presents an all-ages show with The Boomroots, a New Mexico group that blends reggae, rock, and hip hop. Their songs center on unity, resilience, celebration, and everyday life, offering a sound that feels both classic and new. Over the years they have played major regional festivals, shared bills with nationally touring acts, and in 2024 received Best Song of the Year at the New Mexico Music Awards, marking a milestone in a sixteen-year run. Tickets are $20, seniors pay $15, and students get in free. Sponsored by Fruit of the Earth Organics. Pre-sale tickets are available.
ParadisoAnthology #2: Premere
Anthology #2: Premere presents a new collection of dance works shaped by the Latin idea of premere, to press or squeeze, and the ways pressure drives change. The program explores closing cycles, efforts to transform society, and the resolve to remain true to oneself, treating movement as action that keeps things from standing still. Original choreography comes from Artistic Director Fernando Ramos and guest choreographer Gaby Hernández, with original music by Rajah Bose. The performance invites reflection on the inevitability of change and the value of moving through it with intention to foster deep transformation. Discounts are available for children under 12, adults over 65, and NMSA faculty and students. Hearing assistance is not available at the venue. Seating is primarily on risers, and some floor seats can be removed to accommodate wheelchair users. Accessible restrooms will be provided and clearly marked. Presented in partnership with New Mexico School for the Arts.
New Mexico School for the ArtsRON CROWDER at UNIT B
Ron Crowder brings his debut performance to Unit B with an evening devoted to original music, performed by a seven piece band. The ensemble features Chris Ishee on keyboards, Dimi DiSanti on guitar, John Bartlit on drums, Alex Murzyn on saxophone, Milo Jaramillo on bass, and guest vocalist Teri Lynn Browning. Unit B enhances the experience with cuisine and craft cocktails available throughout the show. Tickets are limited.
Unit BBoom Roots Collective
BoomRoots is an award-winning band that blends reggae, rock, and hip-hop into groove-rich, lyrically driven music. Their signature mix brings together the relaxed sway of reggae, the punch of rock, and the wordcraft of hip-hop, shaped by diverse cultural influences and a deep musical lineage. Live, they deliver heartfelt vocals and tight, cohesive musicianship. The songs entertain while engaging with social themes and personal stories, emphasizing resilience and unity. Always pushing their sound forward, BoomRoots represents more than a band, offering a spirited celebration of music and community. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for seniors. Students 18 and under are admitted free.
ParadisoTab Benoit and more
A legend of swamp blues, Tab Benoit brings the Soul of the Swamp Tour to Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, delivering gritty Louisiana blues performed straight and unadorned, with no effects and only a guitar, a cable, and an amplifier. He draws from a deep catalog of songs shaped by rich tone and storytelling. Ghalia Volt kicks things off with raw guitar, foot drums, and a surge of energy.
Tumbleroot Brewery and DistilleryNoche Latina! Salsa and Bachata Social
A lively Latin dance social at The Hut in Santa Fe’s industrial district brings salsa and bachata to the floor. A beginner friendly salsa class is included, led by Andre and Fleur of Cadencialma. DJ Duende from Santa Fe provides a dynamic mix of classics and favorites for social dancing. The event is BYOB, and the suggested entry donation is $5 to $15.
The Hut2026 Preservation Symposium
Preserving Place: The Santa Fe Continuum is a day-long symposium at the New Mexico History Museum, designed to deepen the conversation around how Santa Fe’s historic character can guide choices about growth and community life. In recognition of Preservation Month, and building on local traditions that honor heritage and building practices, this program brings together civic leaders, architects and builders, developers, preservation advocates, and community voices to reflect on how the past can inform an equitable and sustainable future for the city. The discussions consider what has long made Santa Fe appealing to visitors and new residents, while examining the tensions that can arise when attention centers on the aesthetics of downtown architecture. With revisions to the General Plan and Land Use Code underway, panels explore connections among downtown, midtown, and the southside, as well as growth in the surrounding county. Topics include how the City and County coordinate development, ways to strengthen links across neighborhoods, and issues spanning housing, land use, adaptive reuse, and climate-responsive design. The format features three to four panels and an open forum to encourage broad participation. General admission is $35. Reservations are required in advance. Tickets are not sold at the Museum, and capacity is limited, so seats are expected to fill quickly.
New Mexico History MuseumParty on the Pitch
Santa Fe’s coed 7v7 adult soccer tournament returns with competitive and recreational divisions at the Santa Fe MRC Soccer Fields. Teams can secure an early bird rate of $350 before regular pricing of $400 takes effect, with a $100 refundable team deposit that is returned if there are no forfeits. Individuals may sign up as free agents at no cost. Play continues throughout the day, pausing so everyone can watch the UEFA Champions League Final together. A beer garden, food trucks, music, and vendors add to the atmosphere for a full day centered on soccer.
MRC Municipal Sports ComplexLEGO Contest
The Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association and Del Norte Credit Union host an annual LEGO contest that celebrates creativity in young builders and their families across Northern New Mexico. Children ages 12 and under who live in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Taos, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Mora, or Colfax counties are eligible to participate. There are two ways to take part. Kids can build in person using LEGO bricks provided by the organizers during live sessions at the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association office, with awards announced after each build, or they can create their project at home and bring it in for judging. A panel of judges will select winners for both the on-site builds and the bring-your-own creations, and photos of the entries will be shared on social media.
Santa Fe Area Home Builders AssociationThe Wise Heart: Living with Purpose and Understanding
Explore how your mind operates and how to relate to it skillfully with Venerable Dondrub. This hands-on course weaves insights from neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative traditions to help shift unhelpful habits, strengthen emotional steadiness, and cultivate genuine clarity. Through guided meditations and reflective practices, you will practice noticing thoughts and feelings, interrupting automatic reactions, and choosing responses with greater intention. Sessions are interactive, experience-based, and designed for immediate use in daily life. For those seeking more calm, wisdom, and a richer sense of connection, this 12-part program offers practical tools to support meaningful, lasting change.
The Buddhist Center Thubten Norbu LingGood Morning Commander!
A no-cost, laid back Commander session centered on relaxed, friendly play.
El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego
Secure tickets to see Santa Fe Opera: El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego. Ticket prices start at $72 and may increase for premium seating.
Lensic Performing Arts CenterSecrets of Strixhaven Standard Showdown
Take part in a Standard format showdown featuring participation promos for players and additional promos for top finishers. Entry fees go straight into the prize pool, and registration with payment is handled in store.
Duke City Games - DeVargasTraditional Tinwork for Beginners
Explore the heritage of New Mexican tin art in a beginner friendly workshop led by fifth generation tinsmith Jason Younis y Delgado at Artful Soul: Creative Experiences in Santa Fe. The session begins with a concise look at the history and cultural importance of traditional tinwork, then moves into a demonstration of classic tools and time honored techniques. With clear, step by step guidance, you will learn to cut, punch, and form tin using methods handed down through generations. Over the course of this four hour class, each participant creates two projects, a decorative ornament and a small tinwork mirror, while gaining confidence and practical skills. No prior experience is required. All tools, materials, and instruction are provided, and you will leave with finished pieces and the know how to keep exploring the craft. Enrollment is limited to 14 for personalized attention. Jason is an award winning, juried member of the Spanish Colonial Arts Society, teaches in Albuquerque’s Senior Arts Program, and hosts the public access television show “New Mexican Tinsmith.” For those who want to continue after class, select specialty tools and supplies will be available for purchase.
Artful Soul: Creative ExperiencesBooks In Santa Fe
Book Bliss LLC brings together readers and writers at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe for a lively book gathering featuring more than 40 authors and vendors. Attendees can meet authors, browse vendor offerings, and purchase signed books in a friendly, welcoming setting.
Drury Plaza HotelFabio Napoleoni Live Art Event
Chuck Jones Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico hosts a live art event with contemporary artist Fabio Napoleoni. Known for vivid color and heartfelt storytelling, Napoleoni’s whimsical figures such as Dragonboy and Marcenivo reflect themes of love, hope, sorrow, and resilience, creating a strong connection with collectors and admirers. Watch a real-time plexiglass drawing demonstration, ask questions about his inspirations and creative process, and explore a special release of signed originals and limited editions available only at this Santa Fe event. The experience also offers time to meet the artist, connect with fellow collectors, and view a curated selection of his original works. The gallery was founded by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chuck Jones with Linda Jones Clough and presents iconic American pop culture art alongside contemporary artists like Napoleoni.
Chuck Jones GalleryBoomRoots Rocks Paradiso
Paradiso turns into a dance floor as The Boomroots deliver a high energy mix of reggae, rock, and hip hop. Wear your dancing shoes and get ready to move with a leading New Mexico band setting a lively groove from the first beat.
ParadisoPreserving Place: The Santa Fe Continuum
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation is hosting the Preserving Place Symposium. This event explores the various aspects of Santa Fe that have attracted tourists and new residents for many years, while also examining the disconnect in communication and social cohesiveness that can arise from preserving the aesthetics of downtown Santa Fes architecture. Preservation and its connection to social issues are relevant topics, especially considering the revisions to Santa Fes General Plan and Land Use Code. The symposium aims to explore connections between different sections of town, discuss how the City and County collaborate on development, and improve communication about issues in various neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage discussions about social, planning, development, and architecture-related issues, focusing on housing, development, adaptive reuse, and designing for the New Mexico climate, all while using the preservation of Santa Fes historical character as a foundation. Civic leaders, architects, builders, developers, preservationists, and community members will explore how the citys past can inform an equitable and sustainable future and address land use, growth, and affordability. Student scholarships are available.
Historic Santa Fe FoundationArts Alive: Poetry at the Museum
Poets Tina Carlson and Olivia Romo present an afternoon of poetry at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Research Center. They will read selections from their work and talk about their creative process, sources of inspiration, and the lived experiences that inform their poems. Attendees receive a printed poem as a keepsake. This event is free.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Research CenterOne Piece Super League
This weekly One Piece Super League features a $10 entry and takes place every Sunday. Prize packs are determined by the number of entries and are awarded to the top three. Additionally, $1 from each entry is set aside for the end of season Super League. Participants earn points by attending, playing, and winning.
Duke City Games DeVargas CenterPride Month Kick Off Party
Celebrate the start of PRIDE Month at Cowgirl BBQ with a free party filled with music and dancing. Enjoy queer joy in community, cold drinks, and the classic Cowgirl vibe. It is a spirited launch to the month with energy, love, and plenty of celebration.
The Cowgirl BBQSunday Night Chess
Free chess practice and coaching take place every Sunday at CHOMP Food Hall. Players come together to improve their game with support from fellow participants, and the gathering continues even on salsa night.
CHOMP Food HallGive A Little Love at Boxcar Santa Fe with Dan Kelly, GHOST.WAV, and The Riddims
At Boxcar SF, Dan Kelly, frontman of Southern California reggae rock band Fortunate Youth, brings the Give a Little Love tour in an intimate acoustic setting. Direct support comes from Ghost.Wav, a Denver based project blending reggae, rock, hip hop, and indie, which also explores visual art and storytelling. The lineup rounds out with The Riddims from Albuquerque, a high desert reggae band whose sound draws on roots reggae, hip hop, rock, and native New Mexican music.
Boxcar SFCoffee and Clay
This collaborative clay session at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture features hands-on making with air-dry clay, paired with coffee and conversation before the museum opens. The program also offers an introduction to the New Mexico Museum of Art exhibition O’Powa O’Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell. Jody Folwell, a contemporary potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, transformed Pueblo pottery and Native art by expanding traditional form, content, and design. Recognized as the first Pueblo artist to use pottery for social justice advocacy and political commentary, she pioneered the use of writing and inventive motifs as direct narrative, a direction now widely embraced by younger clay artists. Admission is $10 per person.
Museum of Indian Arts and CultureJournaling through Watercolor with Antonio Darden 4-Day Workshop
Explore the Santa Fe landscape with a sketchbook and a pared-down watercolor palette in a beginner-friendly, four-day plein air journaling workshop led by award-winning artist Antonio Darden. Learn to capture approachable Southwest subjects such as adobe walls, entryways, ristras, and garden gates while noting color mixes, light, and perspective that can inform finished pieces back in the studio. Instruction emphasizes color theory, value studies, and one- and two-point perspective, shaping a practice that blends travel diary and artwork. This workshop is designed for beginners through intermediate artists, including those with no prior painting experience, and includes a lunch break each day. Sessions take place at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden in the Hendricksen Pavilion. Advance registration is required. The fee is $400 and covers all four days. About the instructor, Antonio Darden is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Western Federation Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of Alabama, and New Mexico Watercolor Society. An avid plein air and studio painter, he builds on composition, value, and local color while continuing to refine his personal style through daily life drawing, outdoor painting, and study with renowned artists. His work is held in private collections in Germany, London, Canada, Italy, Mexico, and throughout the United States, and he teaches from his private studio in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe Botanical GardenMimosas and a Masterpiece! "Sun-Kissed Adobe" with Laura and Mickey
Settle into a relaxed creative afternoon at Artful Soul: Creative Experiences in Santa Fe as artists Laura Tarnoff and Mickey Bond guide a step by step painting session inspired by the warmth of New Mexico’s adobe charm. Create a sunlit adobe doorway that opens to a bright landscape with hollyhocks in bloom, distant mountains, and gentle desert light. Learn to blend golden ochres, rosy corals, and clear sky blues, build depth in far off peaks, add texture to adobe walls, and make flowers stand out with thoughtful highlights and shadows. Beginners are welcome, and all materials are provided. Enjoy a mimosa and light brunch bites, and you are welcome to bring a favorite beverage or treat. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Tickets are final and cannot be refunded or transferred. The teaching approach focuses on supportive guidance that helps you slow down, tap into the spirit of the high desert, and leave with a serene, radiant painting.
Artful Soul: Creative ExperiencesMake and Take
At MOIFA's Hands-on Studio, visitors can explore creative activities that enhance a museum visit. Try hands-on projects, spend time with coloring pages, and head out on a self-guided treasure hunt. Docents from MOIFA will offer guidance as you create a bright stained glass inspired design on clear canvas. Admission is free for kids and members, and this program is included with admission.
Museum of International Folk Art“Healthy & Stable Housing For All" Open House
An open house offers food, fun, and community conversation centered on the Hopewell/Mann Neighborhood Stabilization Plan. The plan is nearing completion, and feedback is welcomed to help ensure it reflects the needs of every family in the neighborhood. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and share comments or give a simple thumbs up before the plan is finalized.
Chainbreaker CollectiveSunday Jazz Brunch
Experience an afternoon of live jazz at The Jewish Community Center of Santa Fe with performances by New Mexico musicians Ryan Montaño on trumpet and flugelhorn, Sid Fendly on piano, Justin Bransford on bass, and Arnaldo Acosta on drums and percussion. The music is paired with classic deli favorites, including bagels and lox, hot pastrami, corned beef, and knishes. Tickets are available.
Manhattan Avenue DeliOut at Sea
Sławomir Mrożek’s 1962 play Out at Sea is presented at Teatro Paraguas. Three castaways, with no food remaining, argue over which one of them will be eaten, setting off rounds of voting, speeches, and formal procedural debates.
Teatro ParaguasForage & Feast (11-14)
Over the course of the week, participants focus on shelter-building techniques and expanding their knowledge of plants. They explore the forest to gather strong natural materials for constructing forts and basic survival shelters, and they put camouflage skills into practice.
Opera Basics: Lili Elbe with Alexis Corbin (Santa Fe)
Expand your understanding of opera with a free Opera Basics talk led by Alexis Corbin that spotlights Tobias Picker’s Lili Elbe, part of the Santa Fe Opera’s 2026 season. This installment is one of five in a free, five-part series that explores the essentials of the art form while previewing Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Handel’s Rodelinda, and the American premiere of Lili Elbe. Expect clear guidance on story and character, how music and text work together, and how to listen attentively to both singers and orchestra. The session also offers background on composers and librettists, insight into how these operas were created, and practical tips for noticing design choices and directorial concepts, including sets, props, and costumes. Admission is free with a reservation, and seating is first come, first served. Advance reservations through the website are requested. Alexis Corbin serves as Afternoon Host and Executive Director of Classical 95.5 KHFM in Albuquerque, where she shapes programming and brings an engaging on-air presence to one of the region’s leading classical stations. A Portland, Oregon native, she performs with Opera Southwest and the Santa Fe Symphony and has collaborated with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, the Bill Evans Dance Company, and Kawambe-Omowale African Drum and Dance Theater. Her performances also include work with steel pan artists Liam Teague and Len “Boogsie” Sharpe. She previously founded New Mexico’s first El Sistema program and has supported arts education through the Public Academy for the Performing Arts.
Muñoz Waxman Gallery at the Center for Contemporary ArtsSanta Fe Guitar Ensemble
If you play guitar and read music, you are welcome to join the Santa Fe Guitar Ensemble. The group meets weekly at the library, and anyone who would like to share their love for music is welcome.
La Farge LibrarySanta Fe Farmers’ Market
Set in the heart of the Railyard, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market offers a year-round Saturday market, with a Tuesday market that runs seasonally from May through December. Browse fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked treats, chile, and teas... with more to discover at the stands.
River Cleanup & Coffee | Tuesday, June 2, 9-11am
Spend the morning caring for the river alongside the community. Work together to support this shared natural space.
2026 Santa Fe Studio Tours Preview Gallery Exhibition
Preview a curated selection of work by artists taking part in the 2026 Santa Fe Studio Tours at the Community Gallery. This exhibition offers an early look across a range of mediums and creative approaches, helping visitors get to know the artists and plan studio stops ahead of the tour weekends. Expect pieces from participating artists that highlight distinctive styles and techniques. An opening reception will mark the start of the exhibition.
Santa Fe Community GallerySanta Fe Senior Theater
Explore a relaxed, welcoming setting to enjoy acting and storytelling with peers through workshops from Santa Fe Senior Theater. Geared toward community members 55 and older, these sessions emphasize stories, drama, and shared laughter while connecting with others.
First Friday
The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum stays open later on the first Friday of each month. Admission is complimentary all day for New Mexico residents, and free entry is available to all visitors during a set evening period. First Fridays include opportunities to see the art and take part in special programming.
Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumUna Más y La ChaCha LIVE at Social Kitchen
Una Mas y La ChaCha brings a live show shaped by Santa Fe’s many roots, drawing from Indigenous heritage, descendants of Spanish and Mexican families, and long-established Anglo communities. The music moves through cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70s Chicano funk and eclectic covers, all shaped into what the band calls Northern New Mexico soul. A tight rhythm team drives the sound, with bassist Brian Shannon and percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez supporting the soaring guitar of founder D’Santi Nava. Vocals from Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero add a rich, soulful edge. Their performances channel passion and heritage, with moments that invite a dance floor for a Selena favorite, quiet attention for a hymn honoring Quetzalcoatl, and eyes fixed on Nava, known as “el Brujo,” as he races across the fretboard. The result is a shared moment that threads eras, styles and communities into one experience.
Social Kitchen + BarSugar Britches
Sugar Britches return to the Mineshaft Tavern with honky tonk tunes and a grab bag of unexpected selections.
Mineshaft TavernTHOSE GREAT SAUCES & SALSAS OF THE GREAT SOUTHWEST
Participate in a class celebrating New Mexican cuisine, specifically sauces featuring chiles, spices, corn, and other regional ingredients. The menu includes grilled tomato and tomatillo salsas, mango habanero salsa, black bean and corn salsa, red chile sauce, green chile sauce, adovado marinade, pico de gallo, and a red chile caramel sauce. This is a hands-on class.
Las Cosas Cooking SchoolPhenomenomaly
Phenomenomaly reimagines a visit to House of Eternal Return through an interactive format, surrounding the journey with a sense of mystery.
SFDA 2026 presents: Dressage at Santa Fe I & II
Now in its 10th year, Dressage at Santa Fe presents two separate one-day competitions held over a weekend at HIPICO Santa Fe. Opportunities to enter will be provided.
Chess Battle 2026
At Santa Fe Place Mall, this fast-paced blitz chess battle is free to enter and offers plenty of prizes. Players of every age and skill level are welcome, and the format has no elimination so everyone keeps playing. No membership or rating is required. Bring your quick moves, play on the clock, and sign up in advance or simply drop in.
Santa Fe Place MallPaint Night Out: "Mother's Day Bouquet" with Mickey and Laura
Enjoy a creative session at Artful Soul: Creative Experiences in Santa Fe focused on turning a star-filled night sky into a vivid painting through movement, texture, and color. Santa Fe artists Laura Tarnoff and Mickey Bond guide participants step by step in building strong contrasts, blending deep blues, and developing layers of color to suggest motion and energy. Learn how to push curves, place highlights against shadow, and use brushwork that communicates emotion. No prior experience is required. All supplies are provided, along with wine and light snacks, and you are welcome to bring a favorite beverage or treat. Space is limited to 12 participants. Due to the small class size, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Artful Soul: Creative ExperiencesTierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman Live at Dave’s Jazz Bistro 🎶✨
Nine-time Grammy nominee Tierney Sutton joins celebrated pianist Tamir Hendelman for a duo performance at Dave’s Jazz Bistro, bringing an intimate atmosphere that invites close listening. Expect a seamless blend of tender ballads and lively swing that showcases their deep musical rapport. The evening is paired with a thoughtfully curated three-course dinner from the Santa Fe School of Cooking. Price is $195.
Dave's Jazz Bistro at Santa Fe School of CookingLilo and Stitch
The Railyard Park Performance Lawn hosts a free outdoor screening in the Santa Fe Summer Scene Free Movie Series featuring Lilo and Stitch in a new live action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated favorite. The story follows a lonely Hawaiian girl and a runaway alien who end up repairing a fractured family, with performances by Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders, Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, and Billy Magnussen. This all ages event includes free popcorn courtesy of Nusenda Credit Union. Before the film, a costume contest highlights the best Lilo and Stitch looks. Reservations cost nothing, and optional donations help support the series, which plans to present more than fifty free events this season. Attendees are encouraged to bike to the park using the Acequia Trail and the St. Francis underpass. Bring blankets, chairs, picnics, water bottles without glass, and warm layers, and please leave umbrellas, outside alcohol, and glass containers at home. Vendor details will be announced.
Santa Fe Railyard Park3rd Annual Trails & Tales 5K Walk/Run
Head to Villa Linda Park for a 5K walk and run that blends movement, community, and storytelling in support of children’s literacy. This family-friendly gathering benefits Reach Out and Read, a program that provides a new book to every child ages 6 months to 5 years during their CHRISTUS St. Vincent pediatric wellness visit, helping put more stories into little hands across the community. Expect a lively atmosphere with swag bags, event T-shirts, music, snacks, food trucks, local vendors, face painting, an appearance by My Little Horse Listener, and other surprises to keep the energy high. Registration is $40 per adult, and children 10 and under participate for free. Teams are welcome and can register together and even fundraise as a group. Families and pets are invited, and all pets must be on a leash.
Villa Linda ParkFREE | Fox Fest | Santa Fe Summer Scene
Enjoy an outdoor evening of music and storytelling at Reunity Resources Farm. This family-friendly event celebrates foxes, coyotes, wolves, and the trickster spirit of the Southwest. The evening features local bands Todd and the Fox, Glorieta Pines, and Betty Benedeadly, along with storytelling by author Andrew Lovato, City Historian of Santa Fe. There will be food trucks, canine-inspired activities, and a relaxed setting.
Reunity Resources FarmBill Hearne Trio @ Legal Tender Saloon (Lamy, NM)
Bill Hearne takes the stage for a night of live music, showcasing his award-winning songs.
SANTA FE ARTISTS MARKET
Located in the Santa Fe Railyard on Market Street, the Santa Fe Artists Market is an outdoor marketplace featuring a broad range of fine art and crafts created by local juried artists.
El Mercado at El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
A fixture in Santa Fe’s market scene, El Mercado has evolved through multiple versions both before and after the pandemic. It now operates throughout the year and features more than 55 vendors.
Chess Intro & Open Practice @ Botanical Garden
This introductory chess session and open practice at the Botanical Garden offers complimentary coaching for all ages and skill levels. Participants can learn the fundamentals, sharpen their strategy, or simply enjoy casual games while meeting new people.
Santa Fe Botanical GardenSanta Fe Chess
Learn and play chess at the Botanical Garden. Complimentary instruction is available for all ages and skill levels, and there is open practice for those who prefer casual games and a chance to meet other players.
Santa Fe Country Club (Northern Region)
A junior golf tournament is set for Santa Fe Country Club in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Junior golfers will compete on the course in a dedicated tournament setting.
Santa Fe Guitar Ensemble
If you play guitar and read music, you are welcome to join the Santa Fe Guitar Ensemble. The group meets weekly and welcomes anyone who wants to share their love for music.
La Farge LibrarySanta Fe Farmers’ Market
Located right in the Railyard, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays throughout the year, with Tuesday markets offered from May to December. Visitors can browse fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked items, chile, and teas.
Asgeir
Ásgeir performs at St. Francis Auditorium in Santa Fe. This is a ticketed event.
Wendy Rule
Wendy Rule appears at the Main Library in Santa Fe. This event features the artist in a library setting.
Santa Fe is New Mexico True
Designed to inspire, uplift, and bring people together, this three day festival gathers 85 presenters to share bold ideas and fresh perspectives. Attendees can explore immersive art that invites participation, enjoy music performed live, and take in flavorful experiences that celebrate the senses. Moments of surprise and spontaneous connection add to the atmosphere, creating an engaging rhythm across all three days.
Festival SUPPORTER PASS ($52.20)
Presented by CURRENTS New Media, the 17th edition of the CURRENTS Art & Technology Festival highlights new creative work at the intersection of contemporary art and technology. Hosted at El Museo Cultural, it offers a window into emerging ideas and practices shaping this dynamic field.
FREE | World Cup Watch Party w/ DJ Dynamite Sol ...
Enjoy the FIFA World Cup opening match live from Los Angeles. DJ Sol will be there to liven things up while Team USA plays Team Paraguay on a high-definition screen. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, get ready to cheer, and watch the start of the World Cup.
Santa Fe RailyardLe Chat Lunatique - From Gypsy Jazz to 20's Swing
Le Chat Lunatique delivers a mischievous, rough-edged take on jazz that keeps the dance floor moving. Guided by the spirit of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, the quartet roams through Western swing, classical influences, reggae, and doo-wop, shaping the blend into striking originals and inventive reworkings of standards. The lineup features Muni Kulasinghe with theatrical vocals and nimble violin, guitarist John Sandlin with Reinhardt-inspired finesse, and Jared Putnam on slap bass with additional vocals. Greg completes the ensemble.
ParadisoSanta Fe Chess Master Camp
This chess camp is for budding chess geniuses ages 10-14. The camp focuses on building skills, competition, teamwork, sportsmanship, and prizes.
Santa Fe Community College Continuing EducationSanta Fe Magazine Festival
Santa Fe Magazine presents its inaugural festival, a three-day celebration of creativity and culture. The event includes conversations, musical performances, talks, art experiences, workshops, and gatherings. Its designed to connect readers with artists, writers, thinkers, and innovators. Attendees can expect exclusive interviews, thought-leader roundtables, performance art, and VIP dinners with figures from the worlds of creativity, culture, science, environment, art, food, and wellness. The festival will feature Marc Maron, Jessica Matten, Henry Shukman, Dr. Andrew Weil, Hampton Sides, Virgil Ortiz, Angela Ellsworth, and Dan Flores, among others. Additional speakers and special guests will be announced soon.
St. Johns CollegeBuffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
Vertical Horizon performs live at Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino in Santa Fe. This is a ticketed show at the casino resort venue.
Li’l David Funck Scholarship Poler Run
This second annual Li’l David Funck Scholarship poker run at Wicked West Harley-Davidson combines a scholarship ride with a touch of poker and includes prizes.
Wicked West Harley-DavidsonThe PRIDE Train
Step onto SKY Railway in the Railyard for an evening filled with high energy music, shimmering vibes, and plenty of dancing. DJs keep the momentum going from start to finish, and each ticket includes one complimentary drink.
Fruit Bats
Fruit Bats offers an indie folk rock sound shaped by songwriter Eric D. Johnson. The project began on a four-track recorder and grew into a touring band with a lineup that changes over time. Through every iteration, the defining thread is a set of warm, inviting vocals.
Flamingosis
Flamingosis creates music intended to help listeners feel their best and pursue their best selves. The project is led by Aaron Velasquez, an artist and producer who grew up in New Jersey and is based in Brooklyn.
BIG JABRONI SHOW, JUNE 13
Big Jabroni returns for an evening of fast-paced, unpredictable comedy with some special guests. The Doughboys will provide a special opening. Please note that all sales are final, and doors close five minutes after the show begins.
Santa Fe ImprovSANTA FE ARTISTS MARKET
Set in the Santa Fe Railyard on Market Street, this open air market presents a broad selection of fine art and crafts by local artists whose work is juried. It unfolds outdoors and showcases creative pieces from the local community.
Santa Fe New Mexico Hub & Spoke Supported Bike Tour
Experience Santa Fe by bicycle and take in the spirit of New Mexico’s Land of Enchantment. Ride through one of the country’s most distinctive cities as you pass centuries old adobe buildings and vivid red strands of chiles.
Santa Fe is New Mexico True
Fragile Rock performs at Tumbleroot and Distillery with a set of emo songs brought to life by puppets. The Austin band is presented as the only act of its kind. Variety has praised them as an ideal festival fit, and they have served as the featured performers for an NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Community Day
Community Day at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden offers a welcoming chance to experience the garden as a place for everyone. Visitors can wander the grounds and enjoy its calm, scenic surroundings. It is a simple way for the community to appreciate the garden together.
Animal Track & Sign (8-10)
Trailblazers will spend the week diving deeper into the art and science of wildlife tracking. Campers learn to track and trail animals by recognizing and interpreting footprints, scat, feathers, nests, and burrows. The experience centers on sharpening observation and understanding the signs animals leave behind.
Santa Fe Guitar Ensemble
If you play guitar and read music, consider joining the Santa Fe Guitar Ensemble. The group meets weekly and welcomes anyone who wants to share their love for music.
La Farge LibrarySanta Fe Farmers’ Market
Set in the heart of the Railyard, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market features fresh produce alongside meats, cheeses, baked treats, chile, and teas. It operates every Saturday year-round, with additional Tuesday markets from May through December.
Tommy Luke @ El Rey Court
The Tommy Luke Trio performs live in person at El Rey Court.
El Rey CourtSanta Fe Senior Theater
The Santa Fe Senior Theater workshops offer a relaxed environment to explore acting and storytelling with fellow community members aged 55 and above. This free weekly workshop involves reading from scripts, so memorization is not required. It is designed to encourage socializing among individuals with or without prior theater experience, including story enthusiasts, literature lovers, actors, singers, musicians, writers, dancers, teachers, librarians, and anyone who appreciates inclusive fun and creative endeavors. The Santa Fe Senior Theater collaborates with Teatro Paraguas as a Special Project.
Southside LibraryMTG Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease
Take part in the MTG Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease, where players construct a deck from a prerelease kit and battle through three rounds. Receive two packs for every round you win, and an additional pack if you finish undefeated. Tickets are available to purchase online.
Duke City GamesUna Más y La ChaCha LIVE at Social Kitchen
A live performance at Social Kitchen features Una Mas y La ChaCha, a band whose sound reflects the many cultures of Santa Fe. The music moves through cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70s Chicano funk, and inventive covers, all shaped into a style they describe as soul from Northern New Mexico. The lineup includes bassist Brian Shannon, percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez, the dynamic guitar work of founder D’Santi Nava, and vocals from Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero. The group shifts easily from intimate, close-up moments to the high energy that powers large public events. Crowds make space to dance to Selena favorites, grow quiet for a hymn honoring Quetzalcoatl, and watch as Nava, known as “el Brujo,” tears across the fretboard. The result is a performance that bridges eras, styles, and communities.
Social Kitchen + BarGame Gauntlet Jam, Tournaments & Cosplay x DJ Deluxe
Try out Game Gauntlet Jam entries on PC stations, share feedback by writing Steam reviews, and cast votes for your favorites. Take part in casual e-sports tournaments with prizes. Cosplay is part of the experience with DJ Deluxe. This event takes place at Sorcery and Might.
Sorcery and MightFREE: Juneteenth Celebration: Sudan Archives
A Juneteenth celebration featuring Sudan Archives takes place at Santa Fe Plaza. The event is open to all ages and is sponsored by Vital Spaces and the City of Santa Fe Department of Arts and Culture.
Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Fe! (Meet Singles Speed...
A singles speed dating experience that participants compare to yoga for your romantic life. It centers on quick introductions that can lead to authentic connection, reflected in a short video that captures the spark and a feeling of alignment people describe.
SANTA FE ARTISTS MARKET
The Santa Fe Artists Market is an outdoor marketplace set within the Santa Fe Railyard on Market Street. It showcases a broad selection of fine art and handcrafted pieces created by juried local artists. Visitors can explore diverse works in an open air setting that highlights the area’s creative talent.
MTG Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease
At the MTG Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease, players build a deck using a prerelease kit and compete in three rounds. Earn two packs for each round won, and undefeated players receive an extra pack. Tickets are available online.
Santa Fe Raptor Center
The Santa Fe Raptor Center presents an up-close wildlife experience at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s Hendricksen Pavilion. Educators will introduce live birds and share what sets each one apart, highlighting notable features and behaviors. Advance registration is required. Pricing: Members $12, nonmembers $15, youth $7.
Santa Fe Botanical GardenPathfinders -- Week 4: June 22-26
This program offers a leadership experience for teens aged 14 to 17. Participants will work with field instructors during a summer camp, assisting with activities and supporting younger campers. Its designed for teens ready to develop responsibility, confidence, and mentorship skills in a supportive learning environment. Participants are grouped by age and experience. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and contribute.
Patrick Smith ParkRotary Club of Santa Fe Presents: HeartByrne with Glitz Biarritz - Lensic360
Enjoy a free summer concert at the Santa Fe Railyard featuring HeartByrne, a tribute to Talking Heads, with an opening set from Glitz Biarritz, a Santa Fe glam punk band. Supported by the Rotary Club of Santa Fe, this gathering is part of the Distinguished Artist of the Year 2026 celebration that honors sculptor Bill Barrett and highlights the creative spirit of New Mexico. LewAllen Galleries will also host an opportunity to meet Bill Barrett and see his artwork up close.
Santa Fe Railyard ParkSanta Fe Senior Theater
The Santa Fe Senior Theater workshops offer a relaxed and enjoyable environment for acting and storytelling. This program is open to community members aged 55 and older. Participants typically read from scripts during performances, eliminating the need to memorize lines. Whether you have theater experience or not, all are welcome to socialize and engage in inclusive, creative activities. This program is perfect for story enthusiasts, literature lovers, actors, singers, musicians, writers, dancers, teachers, librarians, and anyone who appreciates fun and creativity. The Santa Fe Senior Theater collaborates with Teatro Paraguas as a special project.
Southside LibraryAmtrac
This event features Amtrac, with Civilian World highlighted alongside the artist.
SPIRIT OF THE DESERT with Raymond Gibby and Reid...
The start of the summer show season in Downtown Santa Fe features a meet-the-artists gathering. Guests can meet the artists in person as the new season begins.
FREE: Detroit Lightning
Detroit Lightning teams up with Pherkad for a free, all ages concert. The four member band has spent more than a decade delighting New Mexico Deadheads with a loving tribute to the music they cherish, blending three part vocal harmonies, expansive improvisation, and a steady rhythmic foundation while adding its own fresh twist. Seating is primarily standing, though attendees may bring chairs. ADA accommodations are available upon request. Parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI, and those who can are encouraged to walk or bike. Bring a refillable water bottle, as filling stations will be on site. Food and drinks can be found inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria, with additional food vendors on site. During Summer Scene Railyard concerts, a late night southbound Rail Runner departs from Santa Fe Depot and makes stops through to Downtown Albuquerque, which makes train travel an option. This event is presented with support from the City of Santa Fe Environmental Services Division, and sponsor support is helping make more than 50 free events happen this summer.
The Railyard, Santa FeShe's green
She's green takes the stage at The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Company in Santa Fe for a live show.
Santa Fe is New Mexico True
This outdoor expo at Hilton Buffalo Thunder features live music, outdoor activities, a variety of food vendors, a kids corner, and prizes.
DJ Tracy Young
PRIDE {after dark} powers PRIDE Santa Fe 2026 with a high energy night at Meow Wolf, delivering an electrifying celebration.
“Heart in Hand Workshop” with Deborah Mitchell
Create a deeply personal mixed media artwork with Deborah Mitchell at Artful Soul: Creative Experiences in Santa Fe. Drawing on the spirit of the Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology, associated with vitality, freedom, courage, and forward momentum, this hands-on session offers space to reflect at the start of a new nine-year cycle. Begin by tracing your own hand, or the hand of someone dear to you, then build a layered piece with lines, symbols, images, and collage elements that speak to your stories, turning points, dreams, and intentions. Your finished work could serve as a visual autobiography, a tribute, a meditation on what comes next, or a meaningful addition to an altar or personal space. To get ready, bring photographs, letters, postcards, lightweight drawings, fabric, or other meaningful paper items you would like to include, and note ideas or memories in a sketchbook ahead of time. Arrive ready to create and reflect, and let that inner Fire Horse spark set the tone for your next chapter.
Artful Soul: Creative Experiences, Santa FeUNDER THE DESERT MOON: A LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP AT MOON HORSE RANCH
Mother and daughter photographers Lapita and Tyana Arviso lead a two-day, hands-on landscape photography workshop just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Limited to 12 participants, this intimate experience encourages slowing down and honoring the land through the lens. Evenings in the fields focus on photographing the desert landscape, horses, goats, flora, fauna, and the rising full moon while exploring storytelling through imagery. Instruction covers composition techniques, reading the landscape, working with natural light, and dialing in camera settings for sunset and full-moon photography, along with portfolio review and guided practice in the field. All backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome. The ticket includes dinner in the field at Moon Horse Ranch.
Santa Fe, New MexicoAlthea's Secret at Vivac Winery
Althea's Secret performs live at Vivac Winery in Dixon, NM.
Vivác WineryThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - FREE Movie
The Santa Fe Summer Scene Free Movie Series presents a free, all-ages screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Railyard Park Performance Lawn. The film follows three transgender performers, famed for their extravagant costumes and lip-synching in Sydney, as they journey across the Australian Outback in their rickety bus, "Priscilla," en route to a casino engagement. Support from Nusenda Credit Union makes this screening possible, and complimentary popcorn will be available. The series features more than 50 free events throughout the summer. Reservations cost nothing, and donations to sustain the series are welcome. Biking to the Railyard is encouraged, with convenient access via the Acequia Trail and the St. Francis Underpass. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs, picnics, non-glass water bottles, and warm layers, while umbrellas, outside alcohol, and glass containers should be left at home. Vendors will be announced.
The Railyard ParkSANTA FE MUSIC COLLECTIVE Presents
Presented by Santa Fe Music Collective, this program ranges from Bach to Brazilian sounds, embraces Bernstein and Broadway, and includes Bennett. Eddie Daniels is praised for a blend of grace and virtuosity, with accolades comparing his artistry to Arthur Rubinstein. The result is a wide-ranging musical journey that brings together recognizable names and varied styles.
SANTA FE ARTISTS MARKET
Set in the Santa Fe Railyard along Market Street, this open air marketplace showcases fine art and handcrafted work from local juried artists.
Community Event: PRIDE on the Plaza
Color fills the Plaza and beyond as a daylong Pride celebration centers love, inclusion, and community. The gathering brings many identities together under a shared Pride spirit, transforming the area with upbeat energy and welcoming vibes. Festivities create a bold splash across the Southwest while the Plaza becomes a vibrant hub for connection and celebration.
Santa Fe is New Mexico True
Los Lobos performs at the Santa Fe Plaza in a concert brought to the plaza by Lensic 360. The event welcomes all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, with filling stations available. Food and beverages will be sold by vendors on site.
FREE: Los Lobos
Enjoy a free, all-ages concert at the Santa Fe Plaza featuring Los Lobos with Alma. For more than fifty years, Los Lobos has been a vital force in American music, blending rock, soul, R&B, and blues with Mexican traditions such as norteña, ranchera, and cumbia, all shaped by their East L.A. roots. Their songs reflect everyday life with themes of perseverance and hope, performed with the well-honed interplay of a long-standing band. Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union. The plaza setting welcomes standing audiences, and attendees are welcome to bring blankets or chairs. Parking options include street parking and a city parking garage, and walking or biking is encouraged for those who can. Bring a refillable water bottle, as filling stations will be available, and expect food vendors on site. This is an alcohol-free event. Photography and video may occur for Lensic promotional use, and anyone who prefers not to be captured can notify staff or the designated photographers or videographers. ADA accommodations are available upon request.
The Santa Fe PlazaFREE: Relaay
A performance by Relaay with Luke McMurray Nutting takes place at Santa Fe Plaza. The event is open to all ages. There is no assigned seating, and attendees may stand or bring their own blankets or chairs. Presented with support from Concept Hotels.
Gia Margaret
Gia Margaret shares work shaped by a turning point in her career. A vocal injury kept her from singing for years, and in that time she uncovered a deeper sense of her artistic voice. This event offers a look at creativity forged through loss and renewal.
El Brujo Trio Live at Social Kitchen
El Brujo Trio brings its evocative Nuevo Flamenco to Social Kitchen, powered by two guitars and the heartbeat of a cajón. Their original compositions flare with intensity, settle into intricate rhythms, and ease into moments of quiet reflection. The result is an immersive atmosphere where the sound fills the space and each phrase feels like a story unfolding.
Wavves
Wavves brings a raucous, all-ages night to Meow Wolf Santa Fe as the band spotlights Spun, a new album that marks the next phase for Nathan Williams alongside Stephen Pope, Ross Traver, and Alex Gates. After returning with their first new music since 2021, launching Wavvy Supply Co., and playing a Los Angeles wildfire benefit at Zebulon, the group extended the momentum with a deluxe edition of Spun that adds two B-sides and the Live Wavvy Sessions, a set of in-studio performances capturing the band’s raw energy. Those sessions include takes on King of the Beach, Nine Is God, Green Eyes, Goner, and So Long, connecting fan favorites with the latest material. Goner, produced by Travis Barker with a Brandon Dermer–directed video filmed during the charity show, reflects an evolution that still nods to Williams’ roots writing in the Hideaway shed behind his parents’ home. From early DIY releases and the breakthrough of King of the Beach to major-label albums and a return to Ghost Ramp for Spun, Wavves continues to fuse sharp hooks with punk grit. Tickets are $28 plus fees, with $33 plus fees on the day of show. Member and Spotify pre-sales precede the public on-sale. The show is standing room only and welcomes all ages. For ticketing help, contact Meow Wolf at 1-866-636-9969. For ADA accommodations, email help@meowwolf.com in advance. Parking is available at the venue. Alcohol is served, and outside food or drink is not permitted. To streamline entry, the venue recommends leaving items such as backpacks and oversized bags, laptops or tablets, oversized coats, umbrellas, luggage, strollers, skateboards, and professional recording equipment in a car or secured in a locker. Attendees may be photographed or filmed for Lensic marketing or promotional use, and anyone who prefers not to be captured can notify a staff member or an event photographer or videographer.
Meow Wolf Santa FeMATERIALITY featuring Paulette Martsolf - Geoffrey Nelson - Mick Burson - Lisa Marseglia-Moran
An artist reception centered on Materiality brings together contemporary creators Paulette Martsolf, Geoffrey Nelson, Mick Burson, and Lisa Marseglia-Moran. The gathering includes conversations with the artists and newly unveiled works, accompanied by a performance from Zoë Evans and cocktails provided by As Above, So Below Distillery.
FOURTH ANNUAL JB WHITE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
The Fourth Annual JB White Memorial Tournament brings basketball to Santa Fe with a multi-day showcase for club, travel, and school teams from third through twelfth grade. The previous edition welcomed close to 100 teams and around 1,000 athletes, creating a spirited environment that blends strong competition with community and purpose. Registration will open soon on Tourney Machine.
Santa FeChess Intro & Open Practice @ CHOMP
Enjoy a relaxed chess gathering paired with good food. Whether you are brand new or seasoned, coaching is available or you can settle into casual games, with plenty of chances to meet new people.
Paint Night Out: "Colors of a Bear" by John Nieto with Mickey and Laura
Create a dynamic bear portrait in vivid, unexpected colors inspired by the iconic style of John Nieto at Artful Soul: Creative Experiences in Santa Fe. This relaxed monthly painting session is led by Santa Fe artists Laura Tarnoff and Mickey Bond. Expect clear, supportive instruction as you develop your own interpretation, layering bold hues and using simplified shapes to give your canvas personality and motion. It is a playful dive into color and form that favors imaginative expression over strict realism. No prior experience is required, and all supplies are provided. Enjoy a welcoming studio atmosphere where you can unwind with friends or a creative date, sip and snack during the session, and bring a favorite beverage or treat if you like. Artful Soul Creative Experiences is on the ground level at the back of Santa Fe Village Mall. Parking is available in the mall lot with a dashboard sign provided, as well as on nearby streets or at the Water Street Parking lot. Attendance is capped at 12. Because of the small class size, tickets cannot be refunded or transferred. The instructors focus on guiding your process so your creativity can flow.
Artful Soul: Creative Experiences, Santa FeTransformative Sand Mandala Experience Guided by Monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery
Artful Soul’s annual fundraiser offers a rare, hands on opportunity to learn the sacred art of sand mandala creation with guidance from Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery during their Mystical Arts of Tibet Tour. Participants practice a contemplative method of placing colored sand, grain by grain, to build an intricate and meaningful design that invites presence and reflects life’s impermanence. Instruction is accessible to beginners, all materials are provided, and the experience remains rooted in a centuries old tradition. Attendees choose a pattern inspired by the Eight Auspicious Symbols, with options that include the Precious Parasol for protection from suffering, the Two Golden Fish for good fortune, fertility, and abundance, the Endless Knot for the interconnection of all things, and the Treasure Vase for an endless flow of longevity, prosperity, and wisdom. The class concludes with a traditional dissolution ceremony in which the mandalas are gently dispersed, a ritual that emphasizes freedom from attachment and the transient nature of existence. This practice is described as nurturing compassion, deepening awareness, and supporting healing on personal and broader levels. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants, and proceeds benefit the monks, their monastery in Mundgod, India, and their cultural center in Atlanta, Georgia. The event takes place at Artful Soul: Creative Experiences in Santa Fe.
Artful Soul: Creative Experiences, Santa FeEl Agua es Vida
El Agua es Vida, or Water is Life, is a cross-disciplinary performance of theater, dance, live music, and visual art devised and performed by Moving Arts students together with artists from multiple generations. Rooted in the idea of water as a living connection across New Mexico’s land, culture, and community, the work honors those who have fought to protect it, bringing acequia traditions to the Lensic stage. For many participants, Moving Arts serves as a creative home where they collaborate with working artists and mentors while discovering their voices. Preparing for the Lensic involves intensive rehearsals, long hours of collaboration, and the blend of pressure and pride that comes with stepping onto a widely respected New Mexico stage. Alongside choreography and music, students are creating original visual pieces that deepen the storytelling and transform the stage into a vivid expression of their ideas and heritage. More than a showcase, the event offers young people a chance to connect with culture, build confidence, and take pride in where they come from. It highlights resilience and belonging through many art forms and includes a preview of an upcoming documentary featuring Moving Arts.
Lensic Performing Arts Center