The IN List 2026: October 12th - 18th
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, OCTOBER 12th
Toddler Time
9–11am, Explora. A reserved early-morning slot for the museum's youngest visitors- same hands-on exhibits, fewer crowds. $11 adult, $7 child · family/toddlers
Indigenous Peoples' Day
9am–7pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. A campus-wide celebration honoring the resilience of Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. $12 adult, $8 child/senior
Board Game Battle
6–7pm, Top of the BLOCK, Rio Rancho. A board game competition for the regulars. Price not listed · 18+
Chinese Football: Occupy the Absence Tour
8pm, Launchpad. Chinese indie rock on tour.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th
Two for Tuesdays
All day, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Two people get in on one adult admission ($12). Easy way to bring a friend through the pottery and dance exhibits
Tuesday “To Do” Day
9am-5:30pm, Blue Sky Coworking. Make real progress on your To Do list alongside a community of focused professionals.
Lobo Talk
7pm, Sandia Casino Sports Bar. A weekly sports talk show taped live in the bar. Free to attend · 21+
Karaoke Night
7–8pm, Top of the BLOCK, Rio Rancho. Sign up and sing, beginners welcome. Price not listed · 18+
Cryogeyser / Starling / Heaven's Night
8pm, Launchpad. Indie rock triple bill.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14th
Sculpture Garden Tours
11am–12pm, Albuquerque Museum (weather permitting). A guide walks the sculpture garden and the stories behind the pieces.
Stitch Night
5pm–7pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. A drop-in for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and cross-stitchers to work side by side
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
7pm, Popejoy Hall. The Broadway in New Mexico touring production opens its run
Well Read: Book Market and Reading Night
6-8pm, FUSION. An evening filled with local writers and a marketplace of goods from authors and artists.
Blitzkid / Funeral Process / Who Killed Carla
8pm, Launchpad
Open Mic Night
8pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Local comics take the stage. Price not listed · 21+
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
6:30–8:30pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center (Salón Ortega). A lecture by Julianna Rubio Slager and Harry Lee Poe that looks past the myths to who Poe actually was. FREE, registration requested
Thriller Film Series: Cien años de perdón
7pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center (Bank of America Theatre). A Spanish-language thriller, screened with Instituto Cervantes de Albuquerque. FREE, registration requested
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
7pm, Popejoy Hall
Thursdays at Babydoll’s proudly presents Robb Janov
6pm-10pm. 21+
Live DJ
8pm–12am, Tlur Pa Lounge, Sandia Casino. Weekly variety/dance night. 21+
Brews and Books: Creepy Spooky Book Club
6pm, Painted Lady Bed & Brew. A discussion of Nick Cutter’s The Troop. Come ready to share your thoughts, theories, and reactions to this disturbing tale of a group of Scouts facing something far more terrifying than they ever expected.
Trivia Night
6pm-8pm, Gruet Winery. Free, must reserve a seat.
Cole Garrett
8:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Stand-up · 21+
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th
Fix-It Friday
3–6pm, Explora (X Studio). Bring in small home electronics for teens to help repair. Included with admission ($11 adult / $7 child) · teens
3rd Annual Clyde Warrior Award Ceremony
3–6pm (doors 2:30), South Broadway Cultural Center. Presented by the Native Professional Advancement Center, American Indians for Opportunity, and the city's Office of Equity and Inclusion. FREE
Mundos de Mestizaje: Torreón Tours
11am, National Hispanic Cultural Center. A guided tour of the NHCC's Torreón, limited capacity. $2
New Mexico Goatheads Inaugural Home Opener vs. Idaho Steelheads
7pm, Rio Rancho Events Center. Rio Rancho's brand-new ECHL hockey team plays its first home game ever, with a 6,000 glow stick giveaway
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
7:30pm, Popejoy Hall.
Adult Night: Nightmare at the Museum
6–9pm, Explora. Costumes encouraged as the museum turns into a late-night lab of eerie experiments and strange biology. Tickets required · 18+
Cosmic Baseball- Cosmic Chili Peppers
7:30pm, Isotopes Park. Based on lottery.
LEVEL UP
Doors 8:30pm / show 8:45pm, Revel. $22.65–47.65 · 18+
Severo y Grupo Fuego
8pm–12am, Tlur Pa Lounge, Sandia Casino. Price not listed · 21+
Chona E.
8pm & 10pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Price not listed · 21+
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th
Downtown Growers' Market
8am–noon, Robinson Park. Browse local goods from Albuquerque's micro-business community including bakeries, packaged foods and beverages, hot prepared foods on site, and hand-made art, crafts and body care products
Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering
10am–noon, Tingley Beach. A family-friendly guided hike with wildlife viewing and hands-on learning. Details
Stitching Balloon Designs: An Embroidery Activity
9am–5pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. A hands-on embroidery project inspired by Balloon Fiesta designs. Free with admission
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2pm & 7:30pm, Popejoy Hall
Cellicion Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni)
11am & 2pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Traditional dance marking the seasonal cycle. Included with admission
Muertos y Marigolds Workshop: Mosaics
12–3pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Drop in for a hands-on mosaic workshop, first come first served. FREE
The Prince & Michael Experience
Doors open at 6pm, show 8-11pm, The Historic Lobo Theater. A full-production night of hits and showmanship at Albuquerque’s restored Route 66 venue in Nob Hill. 21+, full bar
ABQ Girls Who Walk
10am, Los Duranes Open Space Trail.
Pumpkin Patch Weekend
11am–5pm (patch & face painting), The Block, Rio Rancho. Pick a pumpkin and get your face painted; bring a non-perishable food item for Storehouse West.
10th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival
9am–5pm, South Broadway Cultural Center. Presented by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Albuquerque Lodge
Wine and Fries
6-9pm, Hollow Spirits Distillery. Wine & Fries is a one-of-a-kind experience that pairs high-quality local wines with everyone's favorite snack: McDonald's french fries. It's a fun, stylish night out that truly matters -- supporting families with critically ill or injured children receiving care at a local medical facility.
Fable Tattoo Halloween Party
12-7pm. Tattoo flash, horror movies, and more
Cosmic Carnival and Star Party
1–10pm, Open Space Visitor Center. Hands-on science by day, stargazing by night with the Albuquerque Astronomical Society
Spanish Broom Flamenco
5pm, Tiny Grocer ABQ café, Old Town. Modern flamenco rooted in tradition. FREE
Fiesta de Música y Cultura
2–4pm, Rotary Park Road, Sandoval County. A free community celebration with music and food. FREE
New Mexico Goatheads vs. Idaho Steelheads
7pm, Rio Rancho Events Center. Opening weekend continues with a 3,000 rally towel giveaway
NMGMC Annual Movie Sing-Along: "Chicago"
7–10pm, KiMo Theatre. The New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus hosts its annual sing-along fundraiser. $25 Cell Block Club seating, $75 VIP reception
Santa Fe Brewing Oktoberfiesta
12-8pm. An Oktober-themed brewery party centered on beer and bratwurst.
Ballet 5:8: The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
7pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. An original ballet following Poe's imagination through love, loss, and memory. $50, $40 students/seniors
Severo y Grupo Fuego
8pm–12am, Tlur Pa Lounge, Sandia Casino. 21+
Chona E.
8pm & 10:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. 21+
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18th
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
8:30–10:30am, Elena Gallegos / Cottonwood Spring Trailhead. Learn about Sandia foothills flora and fauna on a guided walk
Rail Yards Market
10am–2pm, 777 1st St SW. Produce, makers, and food trucks, near the end of this year's Sunday season. FREE entry
Corrales Growers Market
9am–noon, 500 Jones Rd, Corrales.
Free Sunday Mornings
9am–1pm, Albuquerque Museum. General admission is free; special exhibits still cost extra. FREE
Cellicion Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni)
11am & 2pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Included with admission
D&D Club
12–2pm, Explora (X Studio). A monthly campaign set in Strixhaven Colleg, no experience needed. Included with admission · teens
Crafternoon: Beaded Spider
1–3pm, Explora (X Studio). Design and assemble your own beaded spider. Included with admission · teens
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
1pm & 6:30pm, Popejoy Hall.
New Mexico Goatheads vs. Idaho Steelheads
3pm, Rio Rancho Events Center. Opening weekend wraps up with a 3,000 team poster giveaway
Bryson Tiller: The Neo Trapsoul Tour
7:30pm, First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater.
Pumpkin Carving Party
6pm, Painted Lady Bed & Brew. Reserve a pumpkin online or BYOP!
Three Bad Jacks / Christina Jean & Howlers / The Ouija Chords / Midnight Stew 7:30pm, Launchpad. $13
All ticket/registration links go directly to the organizer or official ticketing partner.
