The IN List 2025: November 10th - 16th
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around Albuquerque. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupinalbuquerque throughout the week for any event changes or additions.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday | November 10th
Toddler Time at Explora
9–10am, Explora Museum (1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque). The museum opens early just for toddlers to explore, play, and discover with interactive exhibits and special activities like storytime and music jam.
Family Storytime
4:30-5pm, International District Library. This family storytime incorporates reading with singing, rhyming and movement in a fun, fanciful way to encourage early literacy development. For children of all ages and their families.
Ukulele/Piano Class
6:30pm, Taylor Ranch Community Center. Learn new chords and play along to favorite standards from the 50's-80's on ukulele or piano. This is an ongoing weekly popular music group jam. Bring your own ukulele. Some ukuleles and keyboards are available to borrow during the class.Come learn songs in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Classes are offered in a non-competitive, safe, and supportive environment for all participants.
Board Game Night @ I Scream Ice Cream
6-8pm. Game Night is free to attend, but bingo cards are $5 each, with proceeds going straight into updating our game shelf—so every round you play helps us bring in new favorites!
Pilates with Thea
6pm, Rio Bravo Brewery. Donation based class, pay what you can
New Mexico Bigfoot Bash
5:30-8pm, Rio Grande Social. Guests can expect all sorts of Bigfoot-related activities, from a raffle for bigfoot themed items to a bigfoot calling contest. All proceeds benefit the YMCA of Central New Mexico.
More Information Here
Tuesday | November 11th
2025 Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
8:30am-12pm, USS Bullhead Memorial Park & New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park.
Toddler Tuesdays
10:30am-12:30pm, I Scream Ice Cream. Let us clean up the play mess! Parents receive 10% off coffee.
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho, NM 87124). High-energy dance fitness class.
Musical Karaoke Night
7:30-10:30pm, Tractor Brewing- Wells Park. Come sing your favorite musical tune with us.
Yoga & Beer
6–7pm, Rio Bravo Brewing Company (1912 2nd St NW, Albuquerque). $10 includes yoga class; beer or kombucha available for purchase.
UNM Lobos Men’s Basketball vs UC Riverside
7pm, UNM University Arena.
Mindful Mocktails
5-6:30pm, Books on the Bosque. At each event, you can expect a hands-on experience. You will learn how to make all three mocktail recipes and taste them! I'll lead us in a conversation about drinking culture, where we will explore the joy of a sober life and mindful drinking, and discuss the barriers that people pleasing can cause to living in alignment with our values.
Build and Brew
7pm, Brew Lab 101- NE Heights. Pick your Lego kit and get a drink for only $35!
Wednesday | November 12th
Story Time at the Balloon Museum
9:30-10:30am OR 11am-12pm. Join us for Stories and Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.
Music and Movement
10:15-11am, Taylor Ranch Library. Join us for an interactive storytime where children will develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, singing, stories, and the exploration of simple musical concepts. Two identical sessions will be available for patrons to choose from. Ages 0 – 5.
Baby Storytime
10:15–10:45am, Cherry Hills Library. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2.
Brain Gang Trivia
6–8pm, Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque). Free trivia night with prizes.
Ladies Knit and Klatch
10:30am-12:30pm, I Scream Ice Cream. 10% off veteran discount.
Studio Ghibli Movie Nights
6:30pm, Tasty Pot
UNM Lobos Women’s Basketball vs New Orleans
7pm, UNM University Arena.
Puff-Puff-Pass Candle Making Class
6pm, Thrive Craft NM. Mix up your favorite scents, share some good vibes, and enjoy a special treat on us. It’s the perfect playful evening to ignite creativity and light up your senses!
Thursday | November 13th
Story Time at the WHEELS Museum
10am, 1100 2nd Street NW, 87102
Baby Storytime
11:15-11:45am, Taylor Ranch Library. Interactive storytime for ages 0–3.
Preschool Storytime
10:30–11:15am, Lomas Tramway Library (908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque). Stories and activities for ages 3–5.
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (700 1st St NW, Albuquerque). High-energy dance fitness class.
Fine Art Class
6-8pm, Los Vecinos Community Center. First come, first serve basis, up to 12 participants. Sign up online.
Kid’s Night @ Chick-Fil-A Cottonwood
5:30pm-7pm
Free Kids Meals: Receive up to 2 free kids meals- our treat! (Kids must be present, under 12 years old. Limit 2 per family in the lobby and per car in the drive-thru.) Play our collection of board games or bring your own to share the fun with others!
Special Guest: Enjoy a special visit from the Chick-fil-A Cow, always a hit with the little ones.
CHICAGO: The Musical
7pm, Popejoy Hall. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses, vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart, become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Friday | November 14th
Baby Storytime
10:30-11am, Lomas Library. Storytime for ages 0–3.
Music and Movement
11:30am, Liv and Mimi’s. Book your 10-12 or 11-1 session to participate.
CHICAGO: The Musical
7:30pm, Popejoy Hall. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses, vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart, become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Michael Longfellow
7:30 OR 9:30pm, Hyena’s Comedy Club. Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix who completed three seasons as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Prior to SNL, Michael was just one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural “Netflix Introducing…” next stars of comedy showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival.
Saturday | November 15th
Car Seat Fitting Station (SE ABQ)
10am-12pm, multiple locations. Car Seat Fitting Stations offer parents and caregivers personal instruction from certified technicians on the proper selection and use of car seats and booster seats.
Make an appointment HERE, call 1-800-231-6145.
Book Swap and Food Drive
1pm, Canteen Brewhouse (both locations!). Bring any gently used books you’re ready to pass on and trade them for something new. All genres welcome! Grab a pint, chat with fellow book lovers, and leave with fresh reads. We’ll also be kicking off our annual Food Drive, running November 15–23! Bring a nonperishable food item to donate and help support local families in need this holiday season. This drive will benefit the Roadrunner Food Bank.
More Information Here
UNM Lobos Football vs Colorado State
1pm, University Stadium.
CHICAGO: The Musical
2 OR 7:30pm, Popejoy Hall. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses, vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart, become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
The New Mexico Asian American Film Festival
3pm, Guild Cinema. The New Mexico Asian American Film Festival will showcase a wide variety of short films made by Asian/Asian American filmmakers. This event lifts up Asian American voices and empowers emerging artists to share their experiences, challenge perspectives, and celebrate their heritage and culture.
ZZ Top
8pm, Isleta Resort and Casino. They have sold hundreds of millions of records over the course of their career, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (by Keith Richards, no less) and have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms. They are true rock icons and, against all odds, they’re really just doing what they’ve always done.
Bingo with Santa!
12-1pm, Cottonwood Mall. Join us for our monthly Bingo event with a guest appearance from Santa
Sunday | November 16th
CHICAGO: The Musical
1 OR 6:30pm, Popejoy Hall. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses, vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart, become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Dog Man Day!
12-3pm, Books on the Bosque. Join us for a day of fun with hot dogs (From Randos Food Truck), kid's activities, pet adoptions, and a special reading with Dog Man!
