The IN List 2026: February 23rd - March 1st
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 - February 23rd
Brain Gang Trivia
6–8pm, Canteen Taproom. Free trivia night with prizes.
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.
Sin Límites Night 4: The Doors of Perception
7-9pm, Canteen Brewhouse. The festival will premiere 11 uniquely New Mexican works, ranging from stories about the right to die with dignity to the lyrical, epic nature of love to ghastly memories of things that go bump in the night in the ravines of Los Alamos.
Bookworks Queer Book Club: Sweet Talk
6-8pm, Plata Coffee.
Tuesday - February 24th
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:14-10:45am, Erna Fergusson Library
Family Storytime
10:30-11am, Erna Fergusson Library
Music and Movement
11:15-11:45am, Juan Tabo Library
Toddler Tuesdays
10:30am-12:30pm, I Scream Ice Cream. Let us clean up the play mess! Parents receive 10% off coffee.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
10:15–10:45am, Erna Fergusson. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2.
Turn Up with Lauren
6–7pm, FUSION Wellness Center (1709 Golf Course Rd SE #104, Rio Rancho, NM 87124). High-energy dance fitness class.
Yoga & Beer
6–7pm, Rio Bravo Brewing Company (1912 2nd St NW, Albuquerque). $10 includes yoga class; beer or kombucha available for purchase.
Local Love All Ages Art Show
7am-1pm. Los Ranchos Bakery, put on by Color Wheel Toys. Over 15 local artists of all ages have shared a work of art they want you to see and enjoy.
Pages & Pints
6pm, Canteen Brewhouse. Join us for the second meeting of Canteen’s new book club in partnership with our friends at Bookworks. Books are available now at Bookworks.
Wednesday- February 25th
Baby & Toddler 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.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
11:15am-12pm, San Pedro Library. Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0 - 2.
Stories and Music in the Sky
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.
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.
Pilates with Thea
6pm, Rio Bravo Brewery. Donation based class, pay what you can
Weekly Run @ High and Dry Brewing
6pm. Casual run starting/ending at 6PM at High and Dry Brewing and beverages and food truck post-run. The loop is roughly 3 miles with options to add or decrease mileage. The group typically has casual runners that pace between 8:30-11:30 min miles. Run at own risk. BRING headlamps and visibility gear!
Ukulele/Piano Class
6:30pm, Singing Arrow 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. Come learn songs in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Classes are offered in a non-competitive, safe, and supportive environment for all participants.
Local Love All Ages Art Show
7am-1pm. Los Ranchos Bakery, put on by Color Wheel Toys. Over 15 local artists of all ages have shared a work of art they want you to see and enjoy.
Bookworks Book Club: The Liar’s Club
6-7pm, Bookworks.
Paint Party
6-8pm, Uptown Sports Bar. $32
Thursday- February 26th
Music and Movement
10:15-10:45am, Erna Fergusson 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. Ages 0 – 5.
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.
Jeopardy Bar League
7-9pm, Marble Brewery & Taproom. Join us for the official trivia experience inspired by America’s Favorite Quiz Show. Grab your team, post up with a pint, and test your knowledge in two hours of fast-paced trivia. Free to play. Prizes on the line.
Pinball Happy Hour
6-8pm, Overtime Sports Bar & Grill.
Local Love All Ages Art Show
7am-1pm. Los Ranchos Bakery, put on by Color Wheel Toys. Over 15 local artists of all ages have shared a work of art they want you to see and enjoy.
Wine Bottle and Lights- DIY Paint & Sip Night
6pm, NM Wine Studio. $40 includes an empty wine bottle with lights, paints and tools, plus one glass of wine. Tickets Required.
Sip and Wax Candle Making
6-9pm, VARA Tasting Room. $45 per person. Includes a wine tasting or cocktail and materials to make a 6oz candle.
Friday - February 27th
Baby Storytime
10:15-10:45am, Tony Hillerman Library. Storytime for ages 0–3.
ESL Conversation Group
4:30-5:30pm, Central and Unser Library.
Brain Gang Trivia
6pm, Canteen Taproom
Cosmic Bingo
10pm, Route 66 Casino
National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show
11am-8pm, Sandia Resort. Wander from booth to booth tasting, enjoying the fun energy, & talking with exhibitors.
UNM Lobos Men’s Basketball vs San Diego State
7pm, UNM University Arena.
Local Love All Ages Art Show
7am-1pm. Los Ranchos Bakery, put on by Color Wheel Toys. Over 15 local artists of all ages have shared a work of art they want you to see and enjoy.
Big Bubble Rave
9pm, Revel. Spongebob themed rave, ages 18+.
February Mocktail Meetup at Books on the Bosque
5:30-8:30pm, Books on the Bosque. Sampling Black women-owned nonalcoholic brands.
Saturday- February 28th
Stretch and Sip Yoga
10;30-11:30am, Ex Novo Brewing Company ABQ. Hosted by Erica from Bliss in the City, this is the perfect way to kick off your weekend with good vibes and cold beer. Yogis get $2 off their first pint!
Cosmic Bingo
10pm, Route 66 Casino
Dino Discoveries: Carnivores Vs. Herbivores
12-1pm, International District Library. Storytime with fossils and casts. Ages 0–8.
Turn Up with Ashley
9am, Green Dance Studio. High-energy dance fitness class.
National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show
9am-7pm, Sandia Resort. Wander from booth to booth tasting, enjoying the fun energy, & talking with exhibitors.
Local Love All Ages Art Show
8am-3pm. Los Ranchos Bakery, put on by Color Wheel Toys. Over 15 local artists of all ages have shared a work of art they want you to see and enjoy.
Discover STEAM Day
10am-3pm, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. See fun, hands-on activities led by local experts.This event is included with museum admission; all museum members can attend for free.
International Polar Bear Day
10am-2pm, ABQ Biopark Zoo. Our BioPark Volunteers will have Discovery Stations packed with biofacts and hands-on activities to help you explore polar bears’ natural history, how they stay warm, and what YOU can do to help polar bears and their cubs in the wild. Included with regular zoo admission.
Ultimate Silent Disco
9pm-1am, Isleta Resort & Casino. NO COVER CHARGE - just great vibes.
Headphones will be provided. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
We look forward to seeing you there!
UNM Lobo’s Men’s Basketball vs San Diego
12pm, University Arena. Come cheer on the UNM Lobos Men's Basketball team as they take on San Diego State!
Magic City Hippies Concert
8pm, Meow Wolf. All ages.
Purchase Tickets Here
Sunday - March 1st
Sunday Family Movie
2-4pm, International District Library
Brain Gang Trivia
5pm, The Block
National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show
10am-6pm, Sandia Resort. Wander from booth to booth tasting, enjoying the fun energy, & talking with exhibitors.
Glow Up Expo
10am-5pm, Albuquerque Convention Center. Built as both a marketplace and a celebration, the event offers unmatched exposure for stylists, salons, and brands while giving thousands of attendees a vibrant, hands-on beauty experience.
Local Love All Ages Art Show
8am-1pm. Los Ranchos Bakery, put on by Color Wheel Toys. Over 15 local artists of all ages have shared a work of art they want you to see and enjoy.
Everyday Doods, A Sketch Show
7-8pm, The Box Performance Space. The Doodles is Albuquerque's ONLY All-Women Sketch group, and they have backgrounds in improv, sketch, stand-up, musical theatre, film and burlesque, all of which are reflected in their comedy stylings.
The Mikado
3-5:30pm, Popejoy Hall. NYGASP returns with their popular show The Mikado. This funny opera pokes fun at old British traditions and habits, but now with a fresh, modern twist. It still has the same well-loved characters and classic music from the original.
