The IN List 2026: September 21st - 27th
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, SEPTEMBER 21st
Baby and Toddler Storytime
10:30–11am, Main Library. Books, songs, and fingerplays built for the wiggliest listeners. FREE · ages 0–3
Mom Walk Co- Walk & Play
8:30-9:30am, Grisham Park
Family STEAM Studio
4:30–6pm, Explora. Drop-in maker session — supplies and snacks provided, no sign-up needed. FREE
Woodworking: Free Carving
4–6pm, Explora. Teens learn bandsaw, sander, and carving-knife basics to build their own sculpture. FREE, registration required · teens 13–19
International District Book Group
5–6pm, International District Library. Monthly discussion group, meets the third Monday. FREE
Cherry Hills Paints
5:45–7:45pm, Cherry Hills Library. Guided or free-form painting — use library supplies or bring your own. FREE, registration required (limited to 20) · adults
Paper People Mondays
5:30-7:30pm, Next Chapter Studio. Come hang out every third Monday with fellow paper/stationery/craft lovers. Bring your own journal, art pad, etc. There will be a paper based craft planned for each month, check Instagram @shop_nextchapterstudio for the monthly lineup.
Short Story Club
6–7pm, Taylor Ranch Library. Monthly discussion of a short story or piece of creative nonfiction, third Monday. FREE, no registration · adults
Board Game Battle
6–7pm, The Block NM. Bring-your-own-competitive-spirit tournament with classic and modern board games for prizes. No cover listed · 18+
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd
Family Storytime
10:30–11am, Alamosa Library. Stories and songs geared to preschool through kindergarten age. FREE
Music and Movement
11:15–11:45am, Juan Tabo Library. Songs, dancing, and percussion instruments for little ones. FREE
Sculpture Garden Tour
11am–noon, Albuquerque Museum. Weekly guided walk through the museum’s outdoor sculpture garden. Included with admission ($3–$6)
Cricut T-Shirt Design
4–6pm, Explora. Teens design and cut their own t-shirt graphics on the museum’s Cricut machines. Price not posted, contact venue · teens 13–19
Let’s Lego!
3:30–5:30pm, Cherry Hills Library. Open building time with the library’s Lego bins — an adult must accompany kids. FREE
Artist Dialogue: Amanda Dannáe Romero
12:30–1:30pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Conversation between the exhibiting artist and a curator on memory and ancestral knowledge, tied to the current Community Gallery show. Price not listed
Karaoke Night at Top of the Block
7–8pm, The Block NM. Open-mic karaoke with a song catalog spanning pop, rock, and country. No cover listed · 18+
Melt-Banana / Moon Destroys / Crushed!?
~8pm, Launchpad. Noise-rock and punk triple bill.
Practical Magic Cauldron Candle Making Class
6pm, Enchanted Wik
Olivia Carter 8:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Stand-up showcase. See ticket link for pricing · 21+
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd
Stories and Music in the Sky: Leap into Literacy
9:30–10:30am and 11am–noon, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. Weekly early-childhood program of stories, music, and movement built around a literacy theme. FREE · up to age 6
Beats & Boogie Storytime
10:30–11am, International District Library. Music-and-dance storytime for the youngest listeners. FREE · ages 0–6
LEGO Club
3:30–5pm, Alamosa Library. Open build time, all skill levels. FREE
Old Town Walking Tour
11am–noon, Albuquerque Museum. Weekly guided walk through the historic Old Town neighborhood. Included with admission ($3–$6)
NHCC Book Club: “Victim” by Andrew Boryga
6pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Monthly discussion group, this month on Boryga’s debut thriller. Price not listed
Water Balloon Wednesday
7–8pm, The Block NM. Outdoor water balloon battle while supplies last · all ages
Singles Yoga
6-9pm, Marble Brewery Downtown.
Mustard Service / Pity Party (Girls Club) / Manwolves / Chicano Mosh
Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm, Sunshine Theater. Indie and alt-rock “Paradise Tour” stop. $23 advance + fees · all ages
Open Mic Night
8pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Local stand-up open mic. See ticket link for pricing · 21+
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th
Music & Movement
10–11am, Erna Fergusson Library. Early-literacy music program with songs and instruments. FREE · ages 0–6
Coloring and Coffee
10am–noon, International District Library. Relaxed drop-in adult coloring — supplies provided. FREE · adults
Not Just Knitters
2–3:30pm, Rudolfo Anaya (North Valley) Library. Drop-in fiber-arts group, all skill levels welcome. FREE · adults
East Mountain Book Club
5:30–7pm, East Mountain Library. Monthly discussion alternating fiction and nonfiction. FREE · adults
Dolly Days: “Coat of Many Colors”
7–8pm, The Block NM. Free outdoor screening of the Dolly Parton film, with complimentary s’mores. FREE · family
Dexter and the Moonrocks / High June
Doors 7pm, show 8pm, El Rey Theater. “The 12 Steps Tour” rock double bill. $30 + fees · all ages
Comedic Cody
8pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Stand-up set. See ticket link for pricing · 21+
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th
Baby Storytime
10:30–11am, Lomas Tramway Library. Books, songs, and fingerplays for the very young — runs weekly through December. FREE · ages 0–2
Town of Bernalillo’s Farmers Market
9am–1pm, Rotary Park, Bernalillo. Weekly market for local produce and homemade goods. FREE
Seal the Deal: Wax Seal Workshop
10am–noon, Main Library. Drop in to make and seal a letter — materials provided. FREE · all ages
Mundos de Mestizaje: Torreón Tours
11am, National Hispanic Cultural Center. Guided tour of the NHCC’s historic Torreón. $2 admission
Diné Family Bingo
3:30–5:30pm, International District Library. Family bingo afternoon. FREE
The Motherfker with the Hat**
7:30pm, Vortex Theatre. Stephen Adly Guirgis’s dark comedy about a recently paroled ex-con whose life unravels over an unfamiliar hat. $26 general / $21 students & SAG-AFTRA · mature language and themes
Bilmuri: “Kinda Hard Tour”
Doors 6pm, show 7pm, Revel (Main Room). Genre-blending rock/hip-hop tour stop. $63.14 · all ages
Apparition Goth Night
Doors 8:30pm, music 9pm, El Rey Theater. Goth and darkwave DJ dance night with DJ Ren, DJ Moonside, and guest DJ Riff Rat. $10 at the door · 21+
Harvest Dinner at Canteen Brewhouse
6-9pm. From savory seasonal dishes to rich, comforting flavors, every course is designed to complement and elevate the beer—and the beer to elevate the food. The dinner will highlight locally grown produce from Loose Leaf Farms and local products from Burque Bakehouse. We will have live music during the event.
Emma Willmann
8:30 & 10:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Two stand-up sets, first of a two-night run. See ticket link for pricing · 21+
Affion Crockett
~7 & 9:30pm, Quezada’s Fine Mexican Food & Tequila. Stand-up comedy, first of a two-night run. See ticket link for pricing
Bed By 10pm: 30+ Daytime Club
4-9pm, Effex Nightclub. Tickets required, last tier remaining.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Bosque Adventure Hike
9:00–11:00am, Open Space Visitor Center. Guided, water-themed walk into the Rio Grande bosque, 1.5–2 hours. FREE · family friendly
IPCC Family Story Time
10–11am, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Storytelling and activities centered on Native American culture. FREE for kids and an accompanying adult
Worldwide Day of Play
10am–3pm, Explora. A day of hands-on play across the museum, including the new “Explora Inside Out” exhibit space. $11 adult / $7 child / $8 senior
Downtown Growers Market
Saturday morning, Downtown Albuquerque. Weekly outdoor market for local produce and goods — check site for exact hours. FREE to browse
Corrales Harvest Festival
9am–5pm, Corrales (village-wide, including Casa San Ysidro). Annual fall festival with farm tours, a growers’ market, food trucks, horse activities, historic-site tours, and live music — day one of two. Free general admission; $20 activity wristband (ages 13+, free 12 and under)
Acoma Family Dance Group
11am and 2pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Traditional Pueblo dances from Acoma marking the seasonal cycle. Included with admission
Albuquerque Folk Festival
10am–9pm (evening dance from 6pm), National Hispanic Cultural Center. Single-day, multi-genre folk festival with workshops, performances, and dance. $25 adult / $20 student, senior, military, disabled; free for kids under 18 and seniors 85+
New Mexico United vs. Sacramento Republic FC
6:55pm, Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. “Meow Wolf Night” home match. See site for ticket pricing
An Evening with Joy Harjo: Storytelling, Culture, and the Environment
Doors 5pm, program 6–8:30pm (signing 7:30–8:30pm), KiMo Theatre. Leopold Writing Program presents readings from Joy Harjo on people, culture, and the natural world. $15
The Sixties Show
7:30pm, Popejoy Hall. Live-band tribute recreating decade-defining hits alongside archival footage. $34–$88
DJ Pauly D
Doors 7:30pm, show 8pm, Revel. DJ dance-club night. $43.65–$87.15 · 16+
Emma Willmann
8 & 10:30pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Second night of two stand-up sets. See ticket link for pricing · 21+
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Foothills Wild Guided Hike
8:30–10:30am, Elena Gallegos/Cottonwood Spring Trailhead. Moderately strenuous 2-3 hour hike covering local flora, fauna, geology, and archaeology. FREE · adults & families
Free Sunday Mornings
9:00am–1:00pm, Albuquerque Museum. General admission is free during this window. FREE · family friendly
Rail Yards Market- STEAM DAY
10:00am–2:00pm, the Rail Yards. Weekly Sunday market — vendors, produce, art, food, and live entertainment. FREE entry · family friendly
Corrales Growers' Market
9:00am–12:00pm, Corrales Growers' Market grounds. FREE entry · family friendly
Chatter Sunday: “Glass + Prokofiev”
10:30am, Chatter. Chamber music pairing works by Philip Glass and Sergei Prokofiev, performed by Chatter’s resident musicians. $5–$17
Sunday Matinee: “Song Sung Blue” (PG-13)
1:30–3:30pm, Central & Unser Library. Weekly family movie series. FREE
Acoma Family Dance Group
11am and 2pm, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Second day of traditional Pueblo dances from Acoma. Included with admission
Corrales Harvest Festival
9am–5pm, Corrales (village-wide). Second and final day of the fall festival, including a pet parade and pet “mayoral” election. Free general admission; $20 activity wristband (ages 13+, free 12 and under)
The Motherfker with the Hat**
2pm matinee, Vortex Theatre. Final performance of the run — see Friday’s listing for details. $26 general / $21 students & SAG-AFTRA · mature language and themes
¡VIVA Mexico! Music, Dance & Poetry of Mexico
6pm, National Hispanic Cultural Center (Albuquerque Journal Theatre). Hispanic Heritage Month celebration for Mexican Fiestas Patrias. Price not listed
Best of Burque
8pm, Hyenas Comedy Nightclub. Local stand-up showcase. See ticket link for pricing · 21+
All ticket/registration links go directly to the organizer or official ticketing partner.
