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.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
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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 2
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:30–11:00am, Main Library. Early-literacy songs and books for babies and toddlers, grown-ups right there with them. FREE
Let's Cook with Big Hands, Little Hands
10:30am–12:30pm, Cherry Hills Library. Families cook together, with kid-sized tasks built in. FREE
Crochet Club
4:00–5:30pm, Westgate Library. Bring your own hook and yarn and work alongside other crocheters. FREE
Lego Club for Adults 4:00–6:00pm, International District Library. An hour of building, no kids required. FREE
Monday Night Fright Horror Book Club
6:00–7:30pm, Cherry Hills Library. Monthly discussion for horror readers. FREE
Woodworking: Deck Pressing
4:00–6:00pm, Explora (X Studio). Teens build and press their own skateboard deck. Registration required, price not posted · teens 13–19
Pueblo Gingerbread Contest opens
9:00am–5:00pm daily through Jan. 5, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Pueblo-style gingerbread houses on display, kid and adult categories.
Brain Gang Trivia
6:00–8:00pm, Canteen Brewhouse (Taproom, Tramway). Weekly bar trivia with prizes. FREE
Monday Night Football
6:00–7:00pm, Top of The Block Bar, The Block (Rio Rancho). Game on the big screen at the rooftop bar.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Family Storytime
10:30–11:00am, Alamosa Library. Stories, songs, and rhymes for little ones. FREE
An Itch to Stitch
10:00am–12:00pm, Cherry Hills Library. Drop-in sewing and needlework, bring your own project. FREE
Sensory Storytime for Adults with Special Needs
11:00am–12:00pm, South Valley Library. A slower-paced, sensory-friendly storytime. FREE
Free Knife Sharpening with Don Couchman
11:00am, tiny grocer ABQ, Old Town. A master knife maker sharpens up to 4 knives per guest. FREE
Artist Dialogue: ashleigh steele chavez
12:30–1:30pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. A conversation between the artist and a curator on memory and ancestral knowledge, tied to the current exhibition.
Open Mic Night
5:30pm, The Taproom at Old Town. Sign up for acoustic sets, spoken word, or a few minutes of comedy. FREE
Karaoke Night
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Weekly karaoke at Top of The Block. FREE · 18+
& Juliet
7:00pm, Popejoy Hall. Broadway in New Mexico's jukebox musical reimagining Shakespeare's star-crossed teens. Price varies by seat
Trivia Tuesdays (Geeks Who Drink)
7:00pm, 505 Central Food Hall. Weekly bar trivia at the food hall. FREE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Free First Wednesday
During museum hours, Albuquerque Museum. Free general admission, first Wednesday of every month. FREE
Stories and Music in the Sky
9:30–10:30am (repeats 11am–12pm), Balloon Museum. Stories, music, and movement for kids up to age 6
Conversations with Collections
10:00–11:00am, Albuquerque Museum. A closer look at pieces from the museum's permanent collection. Included with admission
Placitas Community Showcase
10:00am–12:00pm, Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, Placitas. A Sandoval County community gathering and showcase.
Herbal Maker Days
6:30–8:00pm, Old Town Herbal. A hands-on herbal blending class led by Kami Cornell
Music Bingo
7:00–8:00pm, The Block, Rio Rancho. Weekly music bingo at Top of The Block. FREE · 18+
& Juliet
7:00pm, Popejoy Hall. Second performance this week of the Broadway in New Mexico run. Price varies by seat
Open Mic Night
6:00pm sign-up, 6:30–8:30pm, Thirsty Eye Brewing Company.
Brain Gang Trivia
6:00–8:00pm, Canteen Brewhouse (Brewhouse location). Weekly bar trivia with prizes. FREE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Happy Arte Hour
6:00pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center (Domenici Education Building). A casual evening of adult art-making, no experience needed. Price not posted, historically free with an optional donation
Old Town Golden Hour
4:00pm, Plaza Don Luis, Old Town. Weekly evening gathering with live music, open shops, and drink specials around the plaza. FREE
Pokémon League
6:30pm, Old Town Hobbies and Games. Casual, beginner-friendly league play, first of a two-night run.
& Juliet
7:00pm, Popejoy Hall. Price varies by seat
Live DJ
8:00pm–midnight, Tlur Pa Lounge, Sandia Resort & Casino. Weekly Thursday variety and dance set
J Dot The Maniac Album Release
Doors 8:00pm, show 9:00pm, Backstage at Revel. Local hip-hop album release show. $7 · 21+
Board Game Battle
6:00–7:00pm, The Block (Rio Rancho). Weekly tabletop game night at Top of The Block Bar. 18+
Trivia Night
6:00–8:00pm, Gruet Winery & Tasting Room. Wine-bar trivia, reservation recommended · 21+
Live Music
6:00–9:00pm, Canteen Brewhouse (Brewhouse location). Weekly patio live-music set
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Coffee with a Curator
10:00am, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. A behind-the-scenes talk on choosing pottery for the "Grounded in Clay" exhibit, with coffee and Pueblo cookies, followed by a short tour
Mundos de Mestizaje: Torreón Tours
11:00am, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Guided tour of the Torreón, limited capacity. $2
Pokémon League
6:30pm, Old Town Hobbies and Games. Second night of this week's league play. $10–$20
Antigone
7:30pm, Vortex Theatre. Sophocles' tragedy, in the final week of this run
& Juliet
7:30pm, Popejoy Hall. Price varies by seat
Todd Rundgren: Damned If I Do Tour
Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm, KiMo Theatre. The rock veteran brings his latest tour through town
NWA New Mexico: Tables for Two
Doors 6:00pm, bell 7:00pm, El Rey Theater. A local pro wrestling card from Duke City Championship Wrestling. All ages, price varies by seat
Cactus Tate
8:30pm & 10:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Stand-up comedy, two back-to-back sets. Price varies, see link · 21+
Tickets 8:30pm · Tickets 10:30pm
BINGO LOCO
Doors 5:30pm, show 7:00pm, Revel. A loud, adult party-bingo show with music and games mixed in. $43.50 · 21+
Broadway Rave
Doors 8:30pm, show 9:00pm, Backstage at Revel. A dance party built entirely around Broadway hits. $21–$25.50 · 21+
Live DJ: Second 2 Last
8:00pm–midnight, Tlur Pa Lounge, Sandia Resort & Casino. Weekend lounge act, first of a two-night run
Salsa Night
8:00pm, Marble Brewery (NE Heights). Social salsa dancing at the brewery. Price not posted · 21+
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch
7:30–9:30am, Mariposa Basin Park (Open Space). Staff and volunteer birders walk you through spotting and ID'ing local birds
Downtown Growers' Market
8:00am–noon, Robinson Park. Final market of the 2026 season — produce, local food, and live music downtown. FREE to attend
Los Ranchos Growers' & Art Market
8:00am–noon, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. One of the last markets of the season, produce and local art side by side. FREE to attend
White Mesa Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez)
12:00–1:00pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Traditional dance performance. Included with museum admission
Free Kids' Pokémon Club
12:00pm, Old Town Hobbies and Games. Drop-in play and trading. FREE · ages 14 and under
Family Art Workshop: Express Yourself
1:00–2:30pm, Albuquerque Museum. A collage workshop inspired by Shepard Fairey's "We the People." $3–$6 museum admission Details
Sage & Ink Book Festival
Noon–7:30pm, The Block (Rio Rancho). Community book festival with 50+ authors, signings, poetry readings, and an authors panel. FREE
Día de los Muertos in Old Town
All day, closing weekend, Old Town. Altars and decorations around the plaza. FREE
Yjastros: The Spanish Room NOW
2:00pm & 7:30pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. The American Flamenco Repertory Company's matinee and evening shows. Price not posted
& Juliet
2:00pm & 7:30pm, Popejoy Hall. Matinee and evening performances. Price varies by seat, see link
Cactus Tate
8:00pm & 10:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Stand-up comedy, two sets. Price varies, see link · 21+
Live DJ: Second 2 Last
8:00pm–midnight, Tlur Pa Lounge, Sandia Resort & Casino. Weekend lounge act, second night
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Sunday Brunch Music with Felix Peralta
11:00am, tiny grocer ABQ patio, Old Town. Live music over brunch from Felix Peralta of Felix Y Los Gatos. FREE
White Mesa Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez)
12:00–1:00pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Same dance performance as Saturday's. Included with admission
Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art
1:00–3:00pm, Explora (X Studio). Drop-in bead art session. Price included with general admission · teens 13–19
Día de los Muertos in Old Town
All day, closing day, Old Town. Last day for the altars and decorations around the plaza. FREE
The Other Route 66 Lecture Series: Neon Along Route 66
2:00–3:00pm, Albuquerque Museum. A talk on the neon signs that once lit up Route 66 through town. Included with admission
Eco Docs Film Series: Tierra y Familia
2:00pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center (Bank of America Theatre). Closing program of short films by New Mexico filmmaker Gregg Flores. Price not posted
Antigone
2:00pm, Vortex Theatre. Closing matinee of this run
Brain Gang Trivia
5:00–6:00pm, The Block (Rio Rancho). Weekly bar trivia at Top of The Block Bar. 18+, price not posted
Live Music
4:00–7:00pm, Canteen Brewhouse (Brewhouse patio stage). Weekly Sunday patio live-music set
& Juliet
1:00pm & 6:30pm, Popejoy Hall. Matinee and evening performances close out the week's run. Price varies by seat
