The IN List 2026: January 26th - February 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 - January 26th
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.
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.
Tuesday - January 27th
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.
Pages & Pints Book Club
6pm, Canteen Brewhouse. We’ll be gathering on Tuesday, January 27th at 6pm to discuss our first read: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Whether you’re a devoted reader or just looking for a cozy weeknight hang, this is a relaxed, welcoming space to talk books, sip great beer, and connect with fellow book lovers.
Wednesday- January 28th
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!
Community Input Session
6-7:30pm. Your voice matters as we search for Albuquerque’s next Police Chief. Join us for a community input session to share your priorities, questions, and expectations for the future of APD. Join us via Zoom! Registration required. A Spanish interpreter will be available.
More Information Here
Zoom Link: https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pb2LWXUlTnCxXlUiyTcTPQ
Thursday- January 29th
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.
Salsa Night at Q Station
5:15-8:15pm. Free entry, donations encouraged. Doors 5:15 pm; 5:30 pm complimentary salsa lesson, taco bar and wine.
Craft & Yap at Say Cheese
6-8pm. Monthly on the last Thursday. Bring a current project, a half done one you forgot about, or just come to socialize. Adult event.
Friday - January 30th
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
Mocktail Meetup at Books on the Bosque
5pm. Monthly Friday-night mocktail series with Annalyse Lucero, LMFT. Tickets Required.
Donut with a Deputy
9:30-11:30am, Chicky’s Coffee. Meet and Q&A with Sandoval County Sheriff's deputies at The Block in Rio Rancho.
A Candlelit Evening on Central
5-9pm, Fire of Sandia. Cozy candle-making night with a relaxed come-and-go vibe; food available nearby.
Forbidden Ritual Launch Party
8-11pm, As Above So Below Distillery. Tiki-inspired pop-up with live music, new drinks, and bites.
Traffic Light Party at El Rey
9pm-2am. Glow-in-the-dark wristbands. 18+ entry; 21+ to drink.
Saturday- January 31st
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
Sweetheart Shop and Stroll
1-5pm, Revel ABQ. Love is in the air! Join us for the fifth annual Sweetheart Shop and Stroll. 75+ local vendors, Flash tattoos & face painting, Food, drinks & photo ops. Come celebrate love, shop for your sweetheart or spoil yourself.
Valentine’s Day Vendor Market
12-5pm, ABQ Food Park. Featuring local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly fun — all in one place!
Bands of Enchantment: Red Carpet Premiere
6pm, KiMo Theatre. This celebrated series returns with electrifying performances, world-class production, and a powerful lineup of emerging and established artists that showcase Albuquerque’s creative spirit on a global stage.
Rugby is a Drag (Show)
8pm, Sidewinders Bar and Grill. This year's show is returning to Sidewinders at its new location at 4200 Central SE and, as in year's past, will benefit our friends at Casa Q, providing safe living for LGBTQ+ youth through housing, services and advocacy. 21+ show
The Price is Right- Live Stage Show
4pm, Route 66 Casino.
Drag Queen Bingo
1-3pm, Canteen Brewhouse. Sip on your favorite craft beers, grab a bite to eat, play bingo with a twist, and win fabulous prizes. Donations to play benefit local charities. $20 suggested donation
Dino Discoveries: Carnivores Vs. Herbivores
12-1pm, International District Library. Storytime with fossils and casts. Ages 0–8.
Transcend Pop-Up Workout at Fabletics ABQ Uptown
9am-12pm. Free adult fitness workout. Bring a yoga mat; space is limited and signup is on Eventbrite.
Arroyo Cleanup - Trash Pandas Community Cleanup
10am-12pm. Bring your gloves, hats, water and wear sturdy shoes, and your buckets and grabbers if you have them. We will provide the bags and will have loaner buckets and grabbers, and gloves if you need them.
STEAM Night at the Balloon Museum
5:30-7:30pm. Live art demos, balloon crafts, music by Ryan Smith, and The Munchie Truck. Fun for all ages.
Tequila Launch Party at Spirits of Old Town
6-9pm. Comedy show, food, and tequila in Old Town.
Sunday - February 1st
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
Valentine’s Craft Fair
10am-4pm, Hip Stitch. It’s the perfect chance to shop for unique Valentine's (and Galentine's!) gifts, stock up on fabric and supplies for those last-minute handmade projects, and make some fun memories with friends while you’re at it.
The Price is Right- Live Stage Show
2pm, Route 66 Casino.
Kissing Booth Photos at My Furry Godmothers
11am-1pm. Pet kissing booth photo session with Nothing but a Hound Dog Photography.
Valentine's Cookie Decorating Class
11am-2pm, Hollow Spirits Distillery. Hands-on decorating class. $80 per person; includes a dozen Valentine-themed cookies and a drink.
Candles & Croissants
11am-2pm. $45 per person. Enjoy Flying Roadrunner Bakery's flaky croissants, freshly brewed coffee, and zesty orange juice. Create a personalized candle that transports you back to those peaceful, indulgent mornings whenever you light it.
Celebrating Black History Month
11:30am-2pm, Many Mothers. Family-friendly event with children's drumming, jewelry making, lunch, and a reading by the Santa Fe Public Library.
Here and Now 1-Year Anniversary Brunch Party
11am-4pm, The Imperial. Free event, all ages. DJs Emariposaa, DJ Q, Spunjy.
Valentine Cookie Decorating Class
1-4pm, The Block. 18+, $45 per person.
Shimmy & Sip at CalaVida Brewery Distillery
1-2pm. $25 includes class and 1 pint or cocktail. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to have a great time!
