Placitas Community Library

Placitas NM

La Parranda: Club de Español

La Parranda: Club de Espa単ol

Al Living Lab

Join us for a fun, hands-on day for the whole family where you can explore hydroponics, aquaponics, reptiles, and a live water testing lab. This free all-ages event features games, prizes, family activities, and live demonstrations to help you learn real ways to save water and protect the environment.

Local Event: Waterwise Community Fair

Bernalillo County

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Waterwise Community Fair

Join us for a fun, hands-on day for the whole family where you can explore hydroponics, aquaponics, reptiles, and a live water...

Popejoy Hall

<a href="https://nmphil.org/music-in-new-mexico/roberto-minczuk/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Roberto Minczuk&nbsp;</a>Music Director Karen Gomyo violin 
Schumann Violin Concerto Mahler Symphony No. 5
The NMPhil closes its monumental 15th Anniversary Season with an evening of profound emotional depth and musical brilliance, acclaimed violinist Karen Gomyo returns to perform Schumann’s rarely heard Violin Concerto, a deeply personal work rediscovered in the 20th century and celebrated for its lyrical beauty and introspective character. The program culminates in Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a monumental journey from darkness to light. From its iconic funeral march to the transcendent Adagietto, the symphony unfolds as a sweeping and deeply moving orchestral experience. Music Director Roberto Minczuk conducts.

Local Event: Schumann & Mahler’s Fifth

Schumann & Mahler’s Fifth

Roberto Minczuk Music Director Karen Gomyo violin 
Schumann Violin Concerto Mahler Symphony No. 5
The NMPhil closes its...

PLACITAS WINERY

Le Chat Lunatique - Gypsy jazz

Summer Reading Program Kick-off: Unearth a Story

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, which is legal in New Mexico and 13 other jurisdictions.
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

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Eckart Preu conductor <a href="https://nmphil.org/music-in-new-mexico/tetiana-shafran/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tetiana Shafran</a> piano
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 Ravel Mother Goose Suite Stravinski Pulcinella Suite
Ukrainian pianist Tetiana Shafran, gold medalist at the 2019 Olga Kern International Piano Competition, brings sparkle and soul to Beethoven’s youthful and exuberant Piano Concerto No. 1. Ravel’s enchanting Mother Goose Suite invites us into a dreamlike world of fantasy while Stravinsky’s spirited Pulcinella Suite delivers humor, wit, and rhythmic brilliance to close the NMPhil Afternoon Classics season with flair and panache.

Local Event: New Mexico Philharmonic:  Tetiana Plays Beethoven

New Mexico Philharmonic:  Tetiana Plays Beethoven

Eckart Preu conductor Tetiana Shafran piano
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 Ravel Mother Goose Suite Stravinski Pulcinella...

Cathedral of St John

Enjoy an unforgettable day of music, celebration, and summertime delight at this star-spangled Fourth of July event!
Experience the brilliance of Seraph Brass, America’s premier all-women brass quintet, as they take the stage at 11:00 AM. Known for their dynamic artistry, powerful sound, and engaging stage presence, Seraph Brass delivers performances that are both exhilarating and inspiring—perfect for kicking off a day of patriotic celebration.
At 2:00 PM, be swept away by the radiant voice of award-winning American soprano Amy Owens. With her soaring vocals and expressive artistry, Amy Owens brings warmth, elegance, and emotional depth to every performance, creating a moving musical experience you won’t soon forget.
Celebrate Independence Day with a musical journey through some of America’s most beloved composers, including Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Reena Esmail, Ricky Ian Gordon, and Samuel Barber, among others. From sweeping melodies to spirited rhythms, this thoughtfully curated program honors the richness and diversity of American music.
Between performances, relax and savor a classic picnic lunch featuring summertime favorites: juicy hot dogs, flavorful sliders, creamy potato salad, and refreshing ice cream. Gather with friends and family, soak in the festive atmosphere, and make lasting memories filled with music, community, and patriotic spirit. Reservations for lunch must be made by July 1, 2026
Join us for a Fourth of July celebration where extraordinary performances and timeless American music come together in perfect harmony. 🇺🇸
Tickets for each concert: $30 per adult (children 17 and under free) Tickets for catered lunch: $20 per person (adults AND children) All-day pass: $80 per adult; $20 per child 17 and under

Local Event: America's semiquincentennial at the Cathedral of St. John

America's semiquincentennial at the Cathedral...

Enjoy an unforgettable day of music, celebration, and summertime delight at this star-spangled Fourth of July event!
Experience...

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Saturday, May 16

Waterwise Community Fair

MAY

16

9:00 AM

Al Living Lab, 1113 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Schumann & Mahler’s Fifth

MAY

16

6:00 PM

Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr, Albuquerque, NM

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Waterwise Community Fair

Schumann & Mahler’s Fifth