East Mountain Public Library

SouthWest Writers will hold a reading of selection from the military anthologies “Holes in Our Hearts” and “Unbreaking the Circle” on Tuesday May 5 at East Mountain Public Library, from 10:30 AM – noon. Writers will read from their work and offer insights into how writing helps with the healing process. The reading is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Military Anthology Readings

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Albuquerque

New Mexico

Military Anthology Readings

SouthWest Writers will hold a reading of selection from the military anthologies “Holes in Our Hearts” and “Unbreaking the...

Backstage at Revel

It’s not a party — it’s therapy at 120 decibels. House of Heavy is coming to Albuquerque on 8 May 2026, taking over Revel Backstage for the loudest, hardest, most cathartic night out your city has to offer.
Built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, House of Heavy brings the energy of a packed metal show without waiting for the next tour to roll through town. This is a DJ-driven heavy music night built on nu-metal nostalgia, alt-metal anthems, and metalcore breakdowns, the tracks that raised you and still make you want to throw down. From Slipknot to Spiritbox, Korn to Knocked Loose, Deftones to Bad Omens, expect deep cuts, classics, and nonstop heaters all night long.
Grab your crew. Lace up your boots. Bring your rage, your voice, and the energy you’ve been saving for the next festival. When your favorite band isn’t in town, House of Heavy is. Don’t wait for your favorite band’s next tour date, make this the night.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/142707/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: House of Heavy

House of Heavy

It’s not a party — it’s therapy at 120 decibels. House of Heavy is coming to Albuquerque on 8 May 2026, taking over Revel...

Solve the mystery of your next great read with the Friends of the Library!
Whether you’re a fan of hard-boiled detectives, cozy whodunnits, or heart-pounding psychological thrillers, our May sale has a "case" waiting for you to solve. In addition to our mystery feature, you'll find lots of great gently used fiction and nonfiction of all genres as well as children’s books, art, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and more.
The Friends of the Public Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports the library by providing funding for programs such as Summer Reading and staff development.
Our Monthly Book Sales are held on the second Saturday of every month, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, in the Main Library's Lower Level. This sale boasts more than 25,000 items, all at 70–90% off list price. Paperbacks start at just 25 cents each! Most CDs and DVDs are just $1 each. Entry is free for Friends members and $2 for non-members before noon.
The Friends of the Library use funds from the Bookshop and Book Sales to support the Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County programs, such as the Summer Reading Program and El Día de los Niños, as well as staff development, community outreach, and more.
The Friends rely on the generous donations of books and other media from the community. Small donations can be dropped off at the local library branches, and larger donations at the Main Library. For more information about the Book Sales, Bookshop, donation guidelines, and how to become a member, please visit www.friendsofthepubliclibrary.org.

Local Event: Friends of the Library Book & Media Sale

Friends of the Library Book & Media Sale

Solve the mystery of your next great read with the Friends of the Library!
Whether you’re a fan of hard-boiled detectives, cozy...

Marriott Albuquerque

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Albuquerque Marriott in Albuquerque, NM, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Albuquerque? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.This even will run from May 9 &amp; 23, 2026<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140345/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albuquerque, NM

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery...

 North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albuquerque, NM

Lloyd Shaw Dance Center

Learn International Folk Dances. Teaching 7-8:15pm, Line, Circle and Partner dances taught from around the world. Open dancing until 10pm. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Wear shoes that won't leave a mark on the beautiful wood floor.
$3 donation requested.

Local Event: Learn International Folk Dances

Learn International Folk Dances

Learn International Folk Dances. Teaching 7-8:15pm, Line, Circle and Partner dances taught from around the world. Open dancing...

Welcome to the dance party for the people who still want to go out, just not at midnight. If you’re 30+, you know the deal: we still love to scream-sing and sweat on the dancefloor, we’d just prefer to be in bed before the birds are. Come dance to the music that raised you, pop bangers, indie disco nights, blog-era anthems, guilty pleasures we’re not ashamed of anymore… all before 9PM.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143163/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Early Ones Only

Early Ones Only

Welcome to the dance party for the people who still want to go out, just not at midnight. If you’re 30+, you know the deal: we...

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Revel Backstage in Albuquerque on 16 May 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything.
This is not a quiet night out. Expect wall-to-wall emo and pop punk anthems, deep cuts, and songs you still know by heart even if you pretend you’ve “moved on.” From the tracks that got you through your worst years to the ones that still hit a little too hard, Emo Night Brooklyn is all about losing your voice, finding your people, and reliving the music that made us who we are. And yeah sometimes special guests and your favorite artists even jump in to join the chaos.
Come ready to scream, mosh, dance, cry in the corner (no judgment), and throw yourself into the pit with all your favorite people. Tell the DJs what you want to hear and we promise we listen better than your ex. It’s loud, it’s emotional, and it’s the kind of night that reminds you it was never just a phase.
So get ready, Albuquerque. Lace up your boots, warm up your vocal cords, and meet us in the pit at Revel Backstage on 16 May 2026. Emo Night Brooklyn is calling — and yes, we need every soul.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143157/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Emo Night Brooklyn

Emo Night Brooklyn

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us,...

French Funerals & Cremations

Join pioneering death educator and author Gail Rubin, CT, for a special evening marking the launch of her new book, 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die. This unique event pairs film and conversation to explore end-of-life issues in a meaningful, accessible way.
The evening will feature a screening of the 90-minute documentary “Other Side” (2025). The film follows Lynda Bluestein, a Connecticut woman with terminal cancer, who undertook a groundbreaking legal battle to access Vermont’s Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law as a non-resident. She opened doors for others while navigating her own end-of-life journey. The film intimately shows one family’s experience with MAID.
Following the film, Gail Rubin and death educator Jane Westbrook with End of Life Options New Mexico will lead a discussion on Medical Aid in Dying in New Mexico, offering insights and answering questions.
Popcorn will be served! Copies of 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die
will be available for purchase, and Gail will be signing books after the program.

Local Event: 98.6 Mortality Movies Book Launch & “Other Side” Documentary Screening

98.6 Mortality Movies Book Launch & “Other...

Join pioneering death educator and author Gail Rubin, CT, for a special evening marking the launch of her new book, 98.6...

98.6 Mortality Movies Book Launch & “Other Side” Documentary Screening

🎤 Oh Albuquerque, have you done your vocal warmups yet?
🎭 Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite Broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.
🪄 Don’t be Wicked, meet us on the dance floor at Revel Backstage on 22 May 2026!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143130/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Broadway Rave

Broadway Rave

🎤 Oh Albuquerque, have you done your vocal warmups yet?
🎭 Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses,...

Villa Hispana

The Heart of ABQ 6.6K is a Route 66-inspired community walk/run celebrating wellness, culture, and connection in the heart of Albuquerque.
 Event Overview The Heart of ABQ 6.6K presented by New Mexico True is a unique community walk and speed-walk celebration honoring 100 Years of Central Avenue and historic Route 66, while bringing people together in the heart of Albuquerque’s International District.
Hosted by the Juneteenth Renaissance Institute and organized in partnership with Bosque Running Company, the Heart of ABQ 6.6K is a family-friendly event celebrating community connection, culture, and wellness. Participants will take part in a 6.6-kilometer walk/run experience through the area while enjoying a lively atmosphere filled with music, activities, and opportunities to connect with local organizations and businesses.
The festival portion of the event will feature a special headlining performance by Dee-1, the nationally recognized rapper, educator, and motivational speaker known for his uplifting, community-driven hip-hop and positive message.
Designed for everyone in the community — runners, walkers, families, youth, and neighbors — this event invites Albuquerque to come together for a day of movement, celebration, and unity in the Duke City.
 Event Highlights Participants and guests at the Heart of ABQ 6.6K presented by New Mexico True can enjoy a full community celebration featuring:
🎤 Live headlining performance by Dee-1 🎵 Live local music performances 🩺 Wellness screenings and health services 💼 Job opportunities and entrepreneurship resources 🎯 Games and activities for kids and youth 🎭 Cultural activities and community engagement 🎉 Family-friendly fun throughout the day
More than just a walk, the Heart of ABQ 6.6K celebrates the culture, resilience, and future of the community while honoring the legacy of Route 66.
Join us as we celebrate unity, opportunity, and the heart of Albuquerque.
📍 For route information, schedules, and updates, visit HeartOfABQ.com
Interested in sponsoring or participating as a vendor? Contact: contactwhatsnewinabq@gmail.com<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/142959/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Heart of ABQ 6.6K 2026

The Heart of ABQ 6.6K 2026

The Heart of ABQ 6.6K is a Route 66-inspired community walk/run celebrating wellness, culture, and connection in the heart of...

African American Performing Arts Center 310 San Pedro Drive Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Albuquerque. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at African American Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: African American Performing Arts Center Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Albuquerque To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Time - Inception This Land - The Lion King Zooster’s Breakout - Madagascar Supermarine - Dunkirk Honor - The Pacific A Dark Knight - The Dark Knight Wonder Woman Suite Gladiator Suite Cornfield Chase - Interstellar Dune Suite Discombobulate - Sherlock Holmes Pirates of the Caribbean Suite
Performers
String Quartet - Listeso - Albuquerque Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140274/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Albuquerque. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at African American Performing Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: African American Performing Arts Center Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Albuquerque To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program Coldplay - Clocks Imagine Dragons - Radioactive Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay - Fix You Imagine Dragons - Eyes Closed Imagine Dragons - Nice to Meet You Coldplay - The Scientist Coldplay - feelslikeimfallinginlove Imagine Dragons - Follow You Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar Imagine Dragons - Believer Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars Coldplay - Viva la Vida Coldplay - My Universe
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Local Event: Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

Albuquerque Balloon Musuem

Space, the final frontier...
Let us beam you away for an hour of space-themed music!
If you like Star Trek and Star Wars, we've got you covered!
If you just like space, we've got you covered!
If you just like music, covered!
Please join us for our first summer concert of the year.
Free admission and open to the public.
Wednesday, June 3rd. 7pm to 8pm. Albuquerque Balloon Museum. 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE

Local Event: Albuquerque Concert Band: The Final Frontier!

Albuquerque Concert Band: The Final Frontier!

Space, the final frontier...
Let us beam you away for an hour of space-themed music!
If you like Star Trek and Star Wars, we've...

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at Albuquerque Marriott in Albuquerque, NM, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Albuquerque? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.
This event also happens on&nbsp;Jun 27, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144868/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...

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