The IN List 2026: August 24th - 30th
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, AUGUST 24
Baby & Toddler Storytime
10:30 a.m., Main Library downtown. Books, songs, finger plays and body movement for the littlest listeners. FREE
Pickleball
10–11:30 a.m., Westgate Library. Paddles and balls provided courtesy of The Pickler, just show up. FREE · all ages
Wizards Chess
3–4 p.m., Alamosa Library. They'll teach you if you've never played, and give you a real game if you have. FREE · ages 8+
Family Storytime
4:30 p.m., International District Library. Stories and songs for the whole family, drop-in. FREE
Teen Woodworking: Stools
5–7 p.m., Explora X Studio. Build a real stool from scratch over the session. Registration required · ages 13–19
Board Game Battle
6 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. Bring your competitive streak to Top of the BLOCK. FREE · 18+
Cheekface with Catbite
Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Backstage at Revel. LA art-punk with a ska-punk opener, a loud, funny Monday. $9–$29 · all ages
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
Family Storytime
10:30 a.m., Alamosa Library. FREE
Family Game Night
3:30–5 p.m., Rudolfo Anaya Library. Board and card games spread out on the tables, come and go as you like. FREE · all ages Details
Family Storytime
4 p.m., Rudolfo Anaya Library. FREE
Karaoke Night
7 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. Open mic on the main stage, food hall vendors still serving. FREE · 18+
Sean of the South Live
Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., South Broadway Cultural Center. Storyteller and humorist Sean Dietrich, live. The City is the only ticket seller for this one. $35–$45
Pop Culture Trivia Tuesday
6-8pm, Chick-Fil-A (Gibson Blvd). Pop culture trivia with the chance to win prizes.
The Queers, Baloney Pony, Space4Space
8 p.m., Launchpad. Thirty-plus years of pop-punk from the Queers, with two local openers.
Twilight Tour at the Zoo- SOLD OUT
6:30 p.m., ABQ BioPark Zoo.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
Corrales Growers' Market
9 a.m.–noon, Corrales Parks & Rec. The midweek market — smaller than Sunday, easier parking. FREE to browse
Stories and Music in the Sky
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Balloon Museum. Stories, songs and a craft in multiple languages, this month tied to the Balloons Over Route 66 exhibit. FREE · ages 0–6
Tai Chi
9 a.m., Barelas Senior Center. FREE
Beats and Boogie Storytime
10:30 a.m., International District Library. Storytime with more moving and less sitting. FREE
Preschool Storytime
11 a.m., South Valley Library. FREE · ages 3–5
Sculpture Garden Tours
11 a.m., Albuquerque Museum. A guided walk through the garden with the stories behind the artists. FREE
Teen Makey Makey Instruments
5–7 p.m., Explora X Studio. Turn everyday objects into a playable instrument. Ages 13–19
Water Balloon Wednesday
7 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. Exactly what it sounds like. Bring a change of clothes. FREE · all ages
New Mexico United vs. Lexington SC
7:25 p.m., Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Midweek home match.
Ryan Niemiller
8:30 p.m., Hyena's Comedy Club. The "Cripple Threat of Comedy" from America's Got Talent. 21+ with valid ID · 2-item minimum
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Teen Crafternoon: DIY Patches
4–6 p.m., Explora X Studio. Design and press your own iron-ons. Ages 13–19
Chatter: The Rite of Spring
6 p.m., Albuquerque Museum. The closing night of Chatter's summer series — Stravinsky rearranged for a 12-piece chamber orchestra, outdoors. FREE
Teen Science Cafe
6–7:30 p.m., Explora X Studio. Local ear, nose and throat doctors talk about how they got there. Ages 13–19
DJ HUMP Dance Party
7 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. Main stage dance party, no cover. FREE · all ages
Mike Sherm
7 p.m., The El Rey Theater. Bay Area rapper on tour.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
7:30 p.m., KiMo Theatre. The swing revival band that scored half your '90s memories, in a room that suits them. $39 / $49 / $64
Suitor Scenario, Gregorio and the Unknown, Bridgeport, Threat Level Vampire
Launchpad. Four-band local bill.
Relaxed Night
5:30-7pm, The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Our Relaxed Nights are returning to the museum in August! Relaxed Nights are evenings for anyone who might get overwhelmed by crowds, sounds, or flashing lights. Or, for visitors who simply enjoy smaller crowds. These sensory-friendly evenings are for guests of all ages and will feature special, low-stimulation offerings in the museum.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Mundos de Mestizaje / Torreón Tour
11 a.m., National Hispanic Cultural Center. A guided look up at the concave fresco inside the Torreón — one of the largest in North America. $2
Howeya Family Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Acoma)
2 p.m., Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Included with admission
In Rhythm Fest 2026 opens
Runs through Sunday at the NHCC campus, Fusion and the Albuquerque Museum. Thirty Latin dance classes across three days, plus nightly social dancing. Day pass $104 · full pass $149 · single class $24 · social dance $19
Black Veil Brides with Caskets, Archers, Holy Wars
Doors 5 p.m., show 6 p.m., The El Rey Theater. The Vindicatour, four bands deep. $40+ · all ages
Live Music: Eryn Bent
7 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. Folk and traditional country outdoors. FREE
Teatro Paraguas: Esperanza
7 p.m., Wells Fargo Auditorium at the NHCC.
“Business but Different” Meetup
2-4pm, Lost Cultures. A low pressure monthly meetup for like-minded entrepreneurs to meet and mingle.
Songs & Stories: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gilkyson & Jimmie Dale Gilmore
7:30 p.m., KiMo Theatre. Three Texas songwriters trading songs and the stories behind them. $35 / $45 / $55
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
7:30 p.m., Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater. The Grammy-winning salsa big band headlining In Rhythm Fest's opening night.
Mean Girls: The Musical opens
7:30 p.m., Albuquerque Little Theatre. First show of ALT's 97th season.
Chingo Bling
8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Hyena's Comedy Club. The Ghetto Vaquero, two shows. 21+ with valid ID · 2-item minimum
BOLO
Doors 8:30 p.m., show 8:45 p.m., Revel. $26–$44 · 18+
Better Off Alone: A 90s/2000s Dance Rave
Doors 8:30 p.m., show 9 p.m., Backstage at Revel. Every song you knew every word to in middle school. $12.50–$19 · 21+
Live Comedy at Quezada's
7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Quezada's Comedy Club & Cantina at Santa Ana Star. Two shows every Friday and Saturday. 21+
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Downtown Growers' Market
8 a.m.–noon, Robinson Park. Produce, prepared food, art and live music, and it's the busiest one of the week. FREE
Los Ranchos Growers' & Art Market
8–11 a.m., with the art market running to noon. Smaller, shadier, right along Rio Grande. FREE
IPEC Farmer Training
9–11 a.m., Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Fall planting, hydroponics, a DIY cold-bot build and post-harvest handling. FREE
Kundalini Yoga Outdoors
9 a.m., Open Space Visitor Center. Mats on the grass overlooking the fields. $10 drop-in
Kid's Terrarium Build
10 a.m., Tiny Grocer ABQ in Old Town. All supplies provided, kids take theirs home. $25
Howeya Family Traditional Dance Group (Acoma)
11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Included with admission
Family Brick Build
Noon–3 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. A LEGO build with experts on hand and food vendors going. Advance tickets required
TRU Tattoo 4th Anniversary
All day. Flash tattoos, and vendors, and food truck!
Mala Maña — Summertime in Old Town
1–3 p.m., Old Town Plaza. Bring a chair. One of the last weekends of the free summer series. FREE
Heritage Spinning & Weaving
1:30–3 p.m., Casa San Ysidro in Corrales. Hands-on with jergas and colonial-era knit socks. $4–$6
TedxABQ- Reframe
10am-5pm, Albuquerque Railyards. The way you see everything is about to change. Join us at the Albuquerque Railyards for a full day of ideas, art, and conversations that challenge the way you think about the world — and yourself.
Painted Skies Pow Wow
11am-10pm, Balloon Fiesta Park. Come join us as we celebrate our 2nd annual Painted Skies Pow Wow in Albuquerque, NM, at the Balloon Fiesta Park. This will be a contest Pow Wow with Gourd Dancing and a Handgame tournament. We’ll have over 75 artisans, information booths, and traditional & non-traditional food vendors. Free Admission & Free Parking
In Rhythm Fest — Day 2
Classes all day at the NHCC campus, social dancing with DJ Walt Digz at night. Day pass $104 · single class $24
Teatro Paraguas: Esperanza
2 p.m., Wells Fargo Auditorium at the NHCC.
New Mexico United vs. San Antonio FC
6:55 p.m., Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Second home match of the week.
Live Music: Nate Fox Band
7 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. Americana, R&B, soul and folk all in one set. FREE
3rd Annual Artisans in August
5-8pm, Fillin Funky. Enjoy a variety of talented, local and sustainable makers, groovy tunes, fun activities, and community bonding. Please walk, bike in, or carpool if possible!
Royale Lynn
Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Backstage at Revel. Country-rock with an edge, on the Royale Pain tour. $24 · all ages
Mean Girls: The Musical
7:30 p.m., Albuquerque Little Theatre.
John Legend: An Evening of Songs & Stories
8 p.m., Sandia Amphitheater. Stripped-back, story-driven, outdoors under the Sandias.
It's A 2000s Party
8 p.m., Revel. Full-venue throwback night with bowling and arcade attached. $21–$47 · 18+
Chingo Bling
8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Hyena's Comedy Club. 21+ with valid ID · 2-item minimum
Pass Tha Mic
6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Route 66 Casino. Comedy showcase, two rounds. 21+
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
Corrales Growers' Market
9 a.m.–noon, Corrales Parks & Rec. Produce, breakfast burritos, live music. FREE
Free Sunday Mornings
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Albuquerque Museum. General admission is free every Sunday morning; special exhibit fees still apply. FREE
Rail Yards Market
10 a.m.–2 p.m., the old Rail Yards downtown. Local makers and food under the steel and glass. FREE
Chatter Sunday: Duos Through the Ages
10:30 a.m., Chatter's home space on 3rd Street. Coffee, a poem, and an hour of chamber music. $5–$17
Howeya Family Traditional Dance Group (Acoma)
11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Included with admission
Copacetic Cooldown Pool Party
5-10pm, Hotel Zazz. This event is free for all hotel guests part of the curated comforts! *Parking is off lot. No smoking permitted at any time. No outside beverage or food. Entrance fee goes to the artists. -$10 CASH/ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS- (non hotel guests)
Old Town Walking Tour
11 a.m., meets at the Albuquerque Museum. A guided hour through the neighborhood's history. FREE
Pass Tha Mic
12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Route 66 Casino. Matinee and early evening comedy. 21+
In Rhythm Fest — final day
NHCC campus. Last classes and the closing social dance. Day pass $104 · single class $24
Teatro Paraguas: Esperanza
2 p.m., Wells Fargo Auditorium at the NHCC.
The Little Rascals Outdoor Movie
7 p.m., The Block in Rio Rancho. Blankets and chairs welcome, no outside food or drink. FREE · all ages
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