Join us for a fun afternoon at any The Human Bean location across New Mexico! We're looking to spread a little spring joy this month with a squishy giveaway!
Date: Tuesday April 21st Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
With the purchase of any drink, you’ll receive:
A free mini basket A fidget squishy
Giveaway items are available while supplies last—so be sure to stop by early.
We’ll see you there!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/142969/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Mini Basket and Squishy Giveaway

Bernalillo County

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Mini Basket and Squishy Giveaway

Join us for a fun afternoon at any The Human Bean location across New Mexico! We're looking to spread a little spring joy this...

Story Quest Studios

Curious about IMPROV? Come check out a preview class and see for yourself. Date: Tuesday, April 21st Time: 7pm - 830pm Location: Story Quest Studios 304 Washington St. SE Albuquerque, NM 87108

Local Event: Improv Preview Class

Improv Preview Class

Curious about IMPROV?  Come check out a preview class and see for yourself.   Date: Tuesday, April 21st  Time: 7pm - 830pm  ...

Backstage at Revel

America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to Albuquerque on 24 April 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but glitter, grooves, and pure dance-floor joy.
If you can’t get enough of ABBA, this is THE dance party for you! Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-based dance party spinning all your favorite ABBA anthems, plus nonstop disco classics from the ’70s and ’80s. Expect hits from the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, and more, the kind of songs that make it impossible to stand still. Come ready to lay all your love on the dance floor, sing at the top of your lungs, and dance like nobody’s watching.
So honey honey, take a chance. Put on your best disco fit, don’t forget your dancing shoes, but leave your worries behind. Whether you’re a lifelong dancing queen or just here for the vibes, your crown awaits. This is the best disco since 1980, sweaty, euphoric, and packed with feel-good energy from start to finish at Revel Backstage on 24 April 2026.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/142096/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Gimme Gimme Disco

Gimme Gimme Disco

America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to Albuquerque on 24 April 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but...

Taylor Ranch Library

You’re invited to a mini pop-up sale at the Taylor Ranch Library on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 AM to 4 PM. We’ll be bringing our favorite adult fiction &amp; non fiction, kid's books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, vintage finds and some surprises!
As always, all items will be available at 70–90% off the original list price. Paperbacks start at just 25 cents each!
Entry is free for everyone throughout the day.
The Friends of the Library use funds from book sales to support programming, staff development, community outreach, and more for the public library system of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.friendsofthepubliclibrary.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">friendsofthepubliclibrary.org.</a>

Local Event: Friends of the Public Library Spring Pop Up Sale

Friends of the Public Library Spring Pop Up Sale

You’re invited to a mini pop-up sale at the Taylor Ranch Library on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 AM to 4 PM. We’ll be bringing...

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...

THE SHOP NM

DED ASSSS adjective&nbsp;/ded as/
 Definition: A post-laughter condition marked by total muscular collapse, oxygen deprivation, and the temporary loss of dignity—caused by laughing so hard that one’s metaphorical ass has, for all practical purposes, fallen clean off.
 Featuring The Boyz™. Starring The Faculty Lounge®. Live. Comedy. Improv.
Concessions available!
Date:&nbsp;Monday, 4/27
Time:&nbsp;Doors at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm Doors lock at 8:05pm.
Location:&nbsp; The Shop NM 3501 Princeton Dr NE&nbsp; Albuquerque, NM 87107<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/141936/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: DED ASSSS IMPROV SHOW™ featuring The Boyz™ starring The Faculty Lounge®

DED ASSSS IMPROV SHOW™ featuring The Boyz™...

DED ASSSS adjective /ded as/
 Definition: A post-laughter condition marked by total muscular collapse, oxygen deprivation, and...

DED ASSSS IMPROV SHOW™ featuring The Boyz™ starring The Faculty Lounge®

El Vado Motel

Join us for the In Her Mom Era Market — a Mother’s Day weekend celebration at El Vado Motel in Albuquerque.<img alt="💐" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te3/1/16/1f490.png">This event is all about celebrating women in their mom era, in every stage, every season, and every version of what that looks like.<img alt="👩‍🍼" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t83/1/16/1f469_200d_1f37c.png">Spend your Saturday shopping a curated lineup of local vendors, locally owned shops, and find thoughtful hand-crafted Mother’s Day gifts!<img alt="🌸" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf0/1/16/1f338.png"><img alt="✨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png">What to expect: -Local makers and locally owned shops -Unique Mother’s Day gifts -Food and drinks from El Vado's finest -Live music from Anything But That Band and Gilbert Uribe -A fun, community-filled event for ALL AGESBring your mom, your friends, and your family! This is an all-ages, family-friendly event that is FREE for everyone. No ticket required.

Local Event: In Her Mom Era Mother's Day Market

In Her Mom Era Mother's Day Market

Join us for the In Her Mom Era Market — a Mother’s Day weekend celebration at El Vado Motel in Albuquerque.This event is all...

Cathedral of St John

Experience this meaningful concert while making a difference in your community. At the heart of this performance is Beatitude Mass: For the Homeless&nbsp;by Henry Mollicone. Featuring soloists soprano Jennifer Perez and baritone <a href="https://www.edmundconnolly.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edmund Connolly</a>, a chamber orchestra and the Choirs of The Cathedral of St. John will come together under the direction of the Cathedral’s Director of Music, Canon Dr. Maxine Thévenot.
<a href="https://www.stjohnsabq.org/sacraments#CommunityPartners" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Church Unbound</a> is a collaborative effort by Episcopal churches offering spiritual support, refreshments, and a church service to people living on the streets, meeting every weekly at the corner of Central and Charleston Street in Albuquerque. 
Tickets are $25. We encourage all who are able to select a donation ticket in support of <a href="https://www.stjohnsabq.org/sacraments#CommunityPartners" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Church Unbound</a>. Free tickets are available for all full-time students who present a valid student ID and any member of the unhoused community.

Local Event: A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused

A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused


 Experience this meaningful concert while making a difference in your community. At the heart of this performance is Beatitude...

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...

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

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,...

🎤 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
Performers String Quartet - Listeso - Albuquerque Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/140286/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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