The IN List 2026: February 9th -15th
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 9th
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.
Pilates with Thea
6pm, Rio Bravo Brewery. Donation based class, pay what you can
Tuesday - February 10th
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.
Cakes & Beer Pairing- UPDATE: Sold Out
5-7pm, Canteen Taproom. 4 cakes + 4 beer pairings + a full pint for $25.
Hart's Grazing: Galentine's Charcuterie Workshop
6-7:30pm, ABQ Collective.
Made with Love Floral Frames
6-8pm, Outpost 1706. DIY Valentines craft night. Tickets $40; includes 5x5 heart frame, tools, dried pressed-flowers, and 1 drink.
Galentine's Paint & Sip Night — Wine Glass Painting
6:30-9:30pm, Albuquerque Nutrition. RSVP via DM to purchase a ticket; includes a drink and supplies to paint your own wine glass.
Mother's Group at Liv and Mimi's Play Cafe
10:30am-1:30pm. Connect with other moms; snacks provided. 6 months and under free. Register at livandmimisplaycafe.com. Walk-ins welcome.
Galentine's Day Happy Hour
4-6pm, La Cumbre Westside Taproom. Salty Sweet Happy Hour with Desert Flower Baking Co., conversation-heart craft, and drink deals.
Wednesday- February 11th
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.
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.
Made with Love Floral Frames
6-8pm, Sunday Motor Co. DIY Valentines craft night. Tickets $40; includes 5x5 heart frame, tools, dried pressed-flowers, and 1 drink.
Late-Start Wednesday Futsal for Middle Schoolers
7:45-9am, Sandia Prep. Wednesdays 7:45–9:00 a.m. at Sandia Prep West Gym. Session dates: Feb 11, 25; Mar 4, 11, 18; Apr 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6. Cost $50. For Sandia Prep Middle School students.
Intro to Landscape in Watercolor with Sean Hudson
6-8pm, Sandia Prep. 5-week watercolor landscape class at Sandia Prep, Wednesdays 6–8 pm in Room 501. Ages 16+. Cost $300.
Bookworks Horror Book Club: When the Reckoning Comes
6-7pm, Bookworks. Discuss LaTanya McQueen’s novel; RSVP at bkwrks.com.
Hot Wax, Happy Hearts: A Valentine’s Candle Night
6-9pm, Candle-making night with a 6 oz candle, 140+ fragrances, and first beverage included. $50.
Thursday- February 12th
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.
Mom Walk: Garden Walk + Aquarium
3:30-5pm. Paid event; register by email/DM and purchase tickets through ABQ BioPark.
Galentine's DIY: Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
Adults-only cozy workshop; no needles or experience required. Materials, snacks, and beverages included. Tickets at livandmimisplaycafe.com; cutoff Feb 5.
Galentine's Day at The Bourbon House
6-9pm. Reserved seating, champagne, Galentines cocktails, sweet treats, and a live DJ.
Galentine's Charm Bar at Sandia Bar
6-9pm. Design your own charm bracelet or necklace by Desert Goddess Jewelry. First come first served.
Fetch Happens: A Mean Girls Quiz
7pm, Outpost 1706. Mean Girls-themed Geeks Who Drink quiz night.
A Conversation with Trisha Paytas
7:30-10:30pm, UNM. Student tickets $15 with Lobo ID at Bookstore Box Office; general $25 online or in person.
Friday - February 13th
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
Galentine's Brunch at Fancies Bakery
10am-2pm. Reservation only; Fri Feb 13, 10am–2pm. Saturday sold out. Call 505-554-3850.
Friday the 13th Flash Event at Tru Tattoo
1-4pm. Walk-in only. Deals for couples; bring a photo of your ex for 10% off. 3500 San Mateo Blvd, 505-677-9548.
Valentine's Flash Day - Cuba Tattoo Studio
11am-8pm. Prices start at $50, couples get priority spots.
Galentine's Cake & Sip- UPDATE: Sold Out
6-8pm, Outpost 1706. Decorate vintage heart cakes; tickets on sale Jan 23 at 12:00 PM in Old Town.
Art Show Opening (Theme: Love)
5-8pm, Quirky Used Books & More.
Galentine's Day at Gruet Winery & Tasting Room
6:30-8:30pm, Cocktails, desserts, and more.
Galentines Dinner
5-9pm, Damacios Brunch & Tapas. Dinner with themed cocktails and shareable tapas; reservations suggested.
Galentine's Day at The Block
6-9pm, The Block. Craft stations, glitter face paint, drink specials, sweet treats, movie night, and live music.
Galentines: A Self Care Social
6-9pm, Flyby Provisions. Self-care social with cacao bar, tarot, chair massage, crafts. $10 entry with mocktail included.
Valentine's Spirit Soiree
7-9:30pm, Outpost 1706 Brewhouse. Haunted Valentine’s celebration with ghost stories and love legends. 21+; $149.95 per couple, includes taxes, fees, and gratuities.
Friday the 13th Valentine’s Flash Event
11am-10pm, Wolf & Raven Tattoo. $80–$200 flash tattoos; arms & legs only; hundreds of designs.
Pantsuits & Pajamas Galentine's Day
7-10pm, La Reina. Drink specials, eye masks, flower and button booths with DJ Christina Swilley.
Galentine's at Volaré Rooftop Bar
7-11pm, Volaré Rooftop Bar. DJ Ryandemond, cocktail and wine specials, no cover.
Galentine's Day at Bubba's 33
11am-11pm, Bubba's 33 (Coors). Food, games, and pink drink specials.
Saturday- February 14th
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
Turn Up with Ashley
9am, Green Dance Studio. High-energy dance fitness class.
SAT Prep Course at Sandia Prep
Saturdays Feb 7–Apr 18, 9:00–10:30 at the Saunders Library Atrium (no class Mar 28; Apr 11 runs 9:00–11:30). $595; includes Magoosh and fee waiver for the Apr 27 SAT at Sandia Prep.
Pottery with Waseem Touma
1-3pm, Sandia Prep Clay Studio (Room 500). Six-week Saturday pottery class, 1–3 pm from Feb 7–Mar 21 (no class Feb 21). Grades 6–12 and adults. Cost $300.
Hugs & Hisses Valentine's Party at Liv & Mimi's Play Cafe
10am OR 12:15pm. Valentine's party with Scales & Shells reptile petting zoo.
Valentine's Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing
All day, New Mexico Wine Studio.
Valentine's Day Flower Bar Pop-Up
9am-12pm, Grandma's Coffee Garden. Build your own bouquet with Partyblooms.
Valentine’s Day Run
9am-12pm, Remedy Coffee. Meet at Remedy Coffee for a 4.5-mile heart-shaped route with coffee, pastries, and a group hang. All runners welcome.
Valentine's Day Cookie Class
10am-12pm, Poulin Marketplace.
Galentine’s Pilates
9:30am-12:30pm, Park Square Market. Coffee social at 9:30, Pilates at 10:00. Bring a mat; $15; drinks not included.
Valentines Paint Workshop
11am-1pm, I Scream for Ice Cream. Guided paint class with ice cream; $35; supplies included.
Smothered: Brunch is for Lovers
11am OR 1pm, Both Locations. Valentine’s Day brunch with three romantic courses. Seatings at 11am and 1pm. $99 per couple, reservations only.
Run. Mingle. Sip. Repeat 5K
12-2pm, Canteen Brewhouse. Fun 5k run or walk from Canteen Brewhouse to Santa Fe Brewing at Green Jeans and back. $25 includes two drinks and a Valentines treat.
Valentine's Flash Day
11am, O Siiem Tatu. Valentine's Day party with flash tattoos. First come, first served. Coffee and conchas.
Early Childhood Day at the Roundhouse
10am-3pm, New Mexico State Capitol. Family-friendly celebration and advocacy hosted by New Mexico ECECD.
Besties, Brushes & Lattes
1-4pm, New Mexico Piñon Coffee. Valentine’s/Galentine’s paint class with lattes at the 4th St location; no experience needed.
SweetHeart Pop-Up Shops
12-4pm, Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Valentines Day pop-up with bloom bar, card making, custom scents, handblown hearts, and cocktails.
Big Ideas: Galentine’s Day
3-6pm, Gallery Hózhó. Gallery reception with drinks, treats, and new works by Jamison Chás Banks, Kelly C. Frye, Russell Frye, Bob Haozous, and Ira Lujan.
Valentine's Day Tintype Photo Booth
3-7pm, La Cumbre Brewing Taproom. Tintype photo booth by Andrew Hanenberg with sweets by Wild Flour Child, DIY collage, conversation hearts, and a romantic vinyl set.
Love Bites: Valentine’s Night Party
6-9pm, As Above So Below. 21+ and no cover. Tiki drinks, live music, flash tattoos; food by The Toasted Cheezer.
Cup of Cozy Valentine’s Day Dance
7-9pm, Cup of Cozy ABQ. Music by Tianna & Dexter, chocolate fountain. RSVP at cupofcozyabq.com/events for prize drawing.
Make & Mingle
7-9pm, The Imperial. Creative Valentine card making social with specialty cocktails. $20 includes a cocktail or mocktail. 21+.
Sips for Singles
7-10pm, Dripline Brewery. 21+, $15. Reserve via hello@driplinebrewery.com.
Sunday - February 15th
Sunday Family Movie
2-4pm, International District Library
Stretch and Sip Sundays
10am, Chicky’s Coffee- Bernallilo. 45-min all-levels yoga plus a featured drink. Pre registration required. $20, bring your own mat.
Brain Gang Trivia
5pm, The Block
Lux Galentine's Day
2-5pm, Lux Fitness. Bouquet-making, mini canvas painting, chair massages, flirty dance class, vendors. Wear V-Day colors; charcuterie and refreshments provided. RSVP via luxfitnessabq_ or valerie_johnson_fitness.
Hike and Brew: Rincon Spur Peak
2-5pm, Tin Can Alley. 6 mi, 1,750 ft gain, moderately challenging. Dinner and drinks after at Tin Can Alley ABQ. RSVP via Meetup.
Canteen Brewhouse Mardi Gras 2026
4-7pm. Gumbo, beads, king cake, and live music by the Partizani Brass Band.
