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December 2025 Events

 

Throughout December

DEL CHARRO HAPPY HOUR — DEL CHARRO (INSIDE INN OF THE GOVERNORS)

Del Charro Happy Hour flyer 2025

2 – 6 p.m. daily
101 W. Alameda St
To celebrate its recent renovation and thank the community, Del Charro has introduced a daily happy hour. Guests can enjoy $2 off all beers and appetizers, plus complimentary chips and salsa every afternoon through the end of 2025. Known for its genuine hospitality and simple, satisfying menu, Del Charro offers a comfortable and familiar atmosphere just steps from the Santa Fe Plaza.

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Throughout December

BE A GUIDING LIGHT HOLIDAY GIVING EVENT (FUNDRAISER) — SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER

SFAS Guiding Light 2025

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter invites the community to its annual Be a Guiding Light holiday fundraiser, aiming to raise $900,000 for local animal care and rescue programs. An anonymous benefactor offers a powerful matching challenge: the first $30,000 donated in November and $70,000 in December will be matched dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling your impact. Donations fund essential services like veterinary treatment, safe housing, and behavioral support for thousands of pets in Northern New Mexico.

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Throughout December 

ENTREFLAMENCO HOLIDAY 2025 — EL FLAMENCO CABARET

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7:30 p.m. (Doors 6:15 p.m.)
135 W. Palace Ave, 2nd Floor, Santa Fe
2022 NYC Bessie Artist Spanish Flamenco dancer Antonio Granjero presents the 2025 Holiday season at performance venue EL FLAMENCO CABARET along with his company, Entreflamenco 2017 Mayor’s Arts Award Winner. The show features Granjero and his company of Spaniards in an all new full-length dance and music production. Performances run from November 28th through January 3rd, 2026, doors open for food and drink at 6:15pm, show begins at 7:30pm. EL FLAMENCO CABARET is located at 135 W. Palace Ave 2nd floor. Entreflamenco programming is partially funded by the City of Santa Fe Department of Arts & Culture and the 1% Lodgers Tax for the Arts, NM Arts, the NM Department of Cultural Affairs and the WESTAF Creative Artist Fund. Dates vary, please check the schedule.

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December 1 & 3

RENESAN: JOURNEYS INTO JAZZ I: BIRD AND THE ORIGINS OF MODERN MUSIC — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

RENESAN: JOURNEYS INTO JAZZ I: BIRD AND THE ORIGINS OF MODERN MUSIC

10 a.m. (Both Days)
1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Retired professor Bruce Johnson presents a two-session Renesan course dedicated to jazz legend Charlie (“Bird”) Parker. The course, Journeys into Jazz I, explores the life of the highly influential musician whose short career profoundly shaped the course of modern music. Parker’s story, at its core, is a triumph of musical obsession amid a perplexing array of competing compulsions.

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December 1-5

STUFF THE BUS SANTA FE 2025: HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE — ALBERTSONS MARKET (ZAFARANO DRIVE)

6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
3542 Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe
Stuff the Bus Santa Fe 2025 is a community-wide holiday food drive dedicated to collecting fresh and nutritious food for Kitchen Angels, a local nonprofit that prepares and delivers free meals to homebound residents facing life-challenging illnesses. Donations of all unopened, nonperishable food items are welcome at Albertsons Market on Zafarano from December 1st to 5th. The drive, sponsored by Hutton Broadcasting and Albertsons Market, culminates on Friday, December 5th, when two buses will be stuffed with donations and delivered to Kitchen Angels

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December 1

AKIRA KUROSAWA’S DREAMS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Dreams

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Akira Kurosawa’s late work, Dreams, unfolds in a series of eight mythic vignettes inspired by the director’s nighttime visions and Japanese folklore. This visually sumptuous journey ranges from tales of childlike wonder, like stumbling upon a fox wedding, to apocalyptic apparitions, such as a power-plant meltdown. Featuring reflections on creation, including a tribute to Vincent van Gogh (played by Martin Scorsese), the film is a showcase of Kurosawa’s artistry and a deeply personal lament for a world at the mercy of human ignorance.

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December 1 onward

ANDREI TARKOVSKY’S MIRROR — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Mirror Andrei Tarkovsky

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Andrei Tarkovsky’s Mirror is a sublime, senses-ravishing odyssey through the halls of time and memory. Composed in images, this reflection on 20th-century Russian history uses a richly textured collage of film stocks and newsreel footage, as the recollections of a dying poet flash before our eyes. The film—where dreams mingle with scenes of childhood, wartime, and marriage—is now renowned as one of the titan director’s most influential works, transmitting his innermost thoughts directly to the screen.

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December 1 onward

IL DONO — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

IL Dono film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Il Dono is a gentle, beguiling hymn to the depopulated Calabrian countryside, serving as a portrait of the village of Caulonia. Shot gorgeously on 16mm, the film uses long, static, observational takes and minimal dialogue to piece together the fragments of this “old world” place. Each frame, rich with superlative color, is like a painting, showcasing the area’s traditions, weather-worn faces, and the relentless ravages of time.

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December 1 onward

FIRE OF WIND — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Fire of Wind film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Portuguese filmmaker Marta Mateus’s feature debut, Fire of Wind, is a forceful collision of documentary and myth. Set in the Alentejo region, the film follows a peasant community of grape-pickers who must scramble for refuge in oak trees when a black bull is set loose. As the specter of the beast looms, they share memories, dreams, and histories of struggle, creating a powerful, fable-like film rich with political commitment and monumental gesture.

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December 1 onward

HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Heightened Scrutiny film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail,
This riveting documentary follows fearless civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio as he battles at the Supreme Court for transgender adolescents’ access to gender-affirming healthcare. Heightened Scrutiny is an urgent call to action, exposing the complicity of the media landscape in fueling anti-trans legislation while providing insight into the movement’s resilience and the critical fight for bodily autonomy.

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December 1 onward

STRESS DISPELLER — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Mistress Dispeller

Various, please check the schedule
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Mistress Dispeller documents a new industry in China devoted to saving marriages: “mistress dispellers.” The film offers strikingly intimate access as Wang Zhenxi, a professional mistress dispeller, is hired to go undercover and break up an affair by any means necessary. This spellbinding look at modern love captures all sides of a real, unfolding love triangle, where emotion, pragmatism, and cultural norms collide.

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December 3

DAKHABRAKHA — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

DakhaBrakha

7:30 p.m.
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
Be amazed by the “ethno chaos” of DakhaBrakha, a music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, as they blend Ukrainian polyphony with complex rhythmic and melodic structures from around the world. Known for their distinct percussive heartbeats, thumping bass lines, and a fusion of jazz, spoken word, and punk, DakhaBrakha’s music is a tapestry of influences. As troubadours, activists, and educators, they offer a powerful vision of Ukraine as a cosmopolitan culture.

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December 4

MYSTIC SONGWRITER NIGHTS: NANCY & BILL TRIPLETT — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE

Nancy & Bill Triplett

7 – 9 p.m.
2810 Cerrillos Road
As part of the Songwriter Nights series at The Mystic, Nancy & Bill Triplett perform a special evening of original songs. This duo, whose musical partnership spans over two decades and who were prominent hosts in the Washington D.C. music scene, delivers soulful storytelling blended with a warm, blues-infused sound. Free!

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December 5

AKIRA KUROSAWA’S SANSHIRO SUGATA PART I AND II — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

SANSHIRO SUGATA PART I AND II film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
CCA presents both parts of Akira Kurosawa’s thrilling martial arts saga, Sanshiro Sugata Part I and II, available at a combo price. Kurosawa’s effortless debut follows the title character (Susumu Fujita) amidst the rivalry between judo and jujitsu in a moving story of moral education. The hugely entertaining sequel reunites the major players for an adventure where Sanshiro fights a pair of Americans and becomes the target of a revenge mission.

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December 5

ETERNITY — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Eternity film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
In the afterlife, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) has one week to make an impossible choice: between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her. Eternity explores this dilemma in a tale about love, loss, and the choices we make for the rest of time.

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December 5

THE TALE OF SILYAN — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

THE TALE OF SILYAN film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Oscar-nominated director Tamara Kotevska (Honeyland) delivers a captivating documentary and cinematic fable about Nikola, a farmer facing economic hardship after his family leaves for work abroad. When he rescues the injured white stork Silyan from a landfill, an unlikely bond forms. Weaving this real-life struggle with a traditional Macedonian folktale, the film is a poignant meditation on migration, ecological imbalance, and the surprising healing power found in community and the natural world.

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December 5 

BETTY BENEDEADLY — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE 

Betty Benedeadly

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
2810 Cerrillos Road
Signed to Desert Records, Betty Benedeadly delivers a free evening of “Psychedelic Spaghetti Western” music with no cover charge. She performs twang-edelic, foot-stomping, banjitar-driven arrangements that blend spaghetti westerns, experimental folk, indie bluegrass, surf, and roots rock. FREE!

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December 5

100 NIGHTS OF HERO — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

100 Nights of Hero

Various, please check the schedule.
050 Old Pecos Trail
When a charming house guest (Nicholas Galitzine) arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride Cherry (Maika Monroe), and their devoted maid Hero (Emma Corrin), is thrown into chaos.

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December 6 & 7

WINTER SPANISH MARKET 2025 — SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTER

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
201 W Marcy St.
The Winter Spanish Market returns for its annual showcase of authentic Spanish Colonial art, featuring more than 50 artists whose handcrafted pieces reflect centuries of dedication to New Mexican heritage. This free indoor event offers visitors a focused environment to engage with artists and their traditional works, including retablos, bultos, tinwork, and colcha embroidery. Organized by the Atrisco Heritage Foundation, the market honors authenticity and keeps these historic art forms vibrant in contemporary life.

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December 6 & 7

ALDEA HOLIDAY FIBER ARTS POP-UP

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
96 Avenida Frijoles, Santa Fe, NM
Celebrate the season at the Aldea Holiday Fiber Arts Pop-Up, happening December 6 & 7, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 96 Avenida Frijoles, Santa Fe, NM. This festive event features the beautiful work of Laura Ninnemann of Lone Raven Studio™, known for her fine quality Scandinavian fiber arts — including knitting, weaving, felting, nalbinding, and her beloved limited-edition Norse gnomes — along with Anne Stallcup of Que Sera Alpacas, offering locally grown alpaca yarns, fleeces, wearables, and rugs. Come explore handcrafted treasures, meet the artists, and find the perfect holiday gifts while supporting local makers and sustainable fiber traditions.

 

December 6

SPEAK. + FILMMAKER Q&A! — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Speak film poster

6:30 p.m.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505 This event features a screening of SPEAK., a competition documentary and coming-of-age narrative that follows five fearless teenage orators fighting for glory at the NSDA Nationals, the “Super Bowl of public speaking.” They battle nerves, biased judges, and modern social issues while their coaches fight to keep speech programs alive. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.

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December 6, 12, 13, & 14 

NAUGHTY OR NICE? CHECKING IT TWICE! NMGMC WINTER 2025 — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER & THE HILAND THEATER

Naughty or Nice Checking it Twice. NMGMC

Various times, see full schedule for details.
Santa Fe: 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
Albuquerque: 4800 Central Avenue Southeast
The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus opens its winter season with a playful musical journey across Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The production centers on a whimsical quest to save the holiday spirit after Krampus steals Santa’s Naughty List, featuring choral storytelling, traditional and adapted music, and theatrical humor. The show brings warmth and holiday spirit to the Lensic (Dec 6) and The Hiland Theater (Dec 12-14). 

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December 6

SINGLES NIGHT HOSTED BY MAGGIE OF MEETUP — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE

Singles Night | Hosted by Maggie of Meetup

7 –- 10 p.m.
2810 Cerrillos Road,
Singles Night at The Mystic is a Spotify Dance Party where attendees curate the playlist by uploading their favorite songs to keep the dance floor energized. Hosted by Maggie of Meetup, this event is a chance to connect with other singles in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere. Entry is free, but a $5 donation to local singles groups is appreciated. FREE ($5 Donation Appreciated).

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December 6 & 7 

SANGRE DE CRISTO CHORALE: MID-WINTER SONGS — FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Tira Howard Photography

4 p.m. on both days
208 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale invites you to a concert capturing the winter season’s beauty and complexity through musical poetry. The program features Morten Lauridsen’s five-movement choral symphony, Mid-Winter Songs, inspired by the writings of British poet and novelist Robert Graves.This virtuoso performance of literary depth and musical insight offers a reflective winter experience in the church’s acoustically-distinct setting.

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December 9

REALMIQ’S EL SAILON: ENERGY: THE BRAIN FOOD OF AI

EL SAILON ENERGY THE BRAIN FOOD OF AI

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
530 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 El Sailon, a monthly meetup dedicated to increasing AI adoption and literacy, hosts a free event featuring Rebecca “Puck” Stair, Director of the State Energy Office of New Mexico. The discussion, titled “Energy: The Brain Food of AI,” will explore the critical relationship between energy resources and the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence. Free.

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December 9

CLOSER LOOKS: EYES WIDE SHUT — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Eyes Wide Shut

6 p.m.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe
CCA’s Closer Looks series, sponsored by Hutton Broadcasting, presents a one-night-only screening of Stanley Kubrick’s career-capping masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut. The film follows doctor Bill Harford (Tom Cruise) and his wife, Alice (Nicole Kidman), on a Christmastime odyssey into a surreal sexual underworld where they confront the hidden desires and fears threatening their marriage. The screening will include an introduction and slideshow by CCA Technician Matthew Cannella.

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December 10

WREATH ARRIVAL AND ESCORT EVENT — HONORING & REMEMBERING NEW MEXICO VETERANS

Honoring and Remembering NM Veterans Logo

7:15 a.m. (Gathering Time)
La Bajada Rest Stop (I-25, south of Santa Fe) to Santa Fe National Cemetery
Join fellow volunteers to ceremonially escort the delivery truck carrying thousands of memorial wreaths into Santa Fe. This event marks the start of the weekend’s tribute, allowing the community to welcome the wreaths that will soon be placed on veterans’ graves at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

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December 11

FOUNDATIONS OF FILM: THE PASSION OF CINEMA NARRATIVE – A SPECIAL EVENING OF FILM AND DISCUSSION — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Foundations of Film: The Passion of Cinema Narrative – A Special Evening of Film and Discussion

6:30 p.m.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Join St. John’s College Tutor David Carl and IAIA Cinema Studies professor David Meyer for the next edition of the Foundations of Film series. This special evening of film and discussion, titled “The Passion of Cinema Narrative,” is for movie lovers who want to know more about how and why movies work. Mr. Carl and Mr. Meyer will present and dissect international film segments chosen for their visual and cinematic brilliance, exploring the narrative techniques and storytelling of unique directors across eight decades of cinema. Clips will include films like Beau Travail, La Dolce Vita, and No Country for Old Men.

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December 12

BISHOP’S LODGE FAROLITO TREE LIGHTING & MARKET 2025 —  Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Collection

2 – 7 p.m. (Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m.)
1297 Bishops Lodge Rd.
The annual Bishop’s Lodge Farolito Tree Lighting & Holiday Market community event returns to kick off the holiday season in Santa Fe. Starting at 2 p.m., the local artisan market offers exclusive handcrafted treasures. Enjoy live music in a festive atmosphere. The celebration culminates at 6 p.m. with the lighting of the resort’s iconic Farolito Tree, a quintessential Santa Fe tradition that illuminates a majestic tree decorated with thousands of glowing paper lanterns. Free. 

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December 12

WREATH STAGING DAY FOR VOLUNTEERS —  HONORING & REMEMBERING NEW MEXICO VETERANS

Honoring and Remembering NM Veterans Logo

12:30 p.m.
Santa Fe National Cemetery
Volunteers are invited to assist with the final preparations for the Wreaths for New Mexican Veterans Ceremony. This essential staging event involves organizing and preparing the thousands of memorial wreaths prior to the official placement ceremony the following day.

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December 12

MYSTIC HOLIDAY KARAOKE BIZARRE BAZAAR — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE

Mystic Holiday Karaoke Bizarre Bazaar

5 – 11 p.m.
2810 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507 The Mystic Christmas Bizarre Bazaare transforms the venue into a free holiday market and karaoke party. Pop-up vendors, including Native Shaman and Moni Artes Mexico, offer unique gifts and stocking stuffers starting at 5:00 p.m. Crash Romeo Karaoke takes center stage at 7:00 p.m., inviting guests to belt out seasonal favorites while enjoying seasonal Mystical Elixirs and wearing their finest ugly Christmas sweaters. FREE!

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December 12 onward

LA GRAZIA — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

La Grazia

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia is a sweeping exploration of love, duty, and personal freedom. Toni Servillo, who won Best Actor at the 2025 Venice Film Festival for this role, stars as Italy’s outgoing president, Mariano De Santis, who navigates moral and personal crossroads with the help of his daughter, Dorotea (Anna Ferzetti). This heartfelt masterwork is an intimate meditation on fatherhood, conscience, and the question of personal freedom.

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December 12 onward

YI YI — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Yi Yi film poster.

Various, please check the schedule
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The internationally embraced film Yi Yi (A One and a Two…), directed by Edward Yang, is an extraordinary masterwork that follows a middle-class family in Taipei over the course of one year, chronicling life from a wedding to a funeral. Whether depicting the father’s tentative flirtations or the young son’s attempts to capture reality with his camera, the film imbues every gorgeous frame with compassionate clarity, resulting in a warm, sprawling, and dazzling intimate epic.

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December 12 onward

ELLA MCCAY — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Ella McCay film poster.

Various, please check the schedule
1050 Old Pecos Trail
This comedy follows an idealistic young woman named Ella McCay as she attempts to juggle the complex demands of her family and work life. The film is a humorous look at the people you love and the various strategies required to survive them.

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December 12

PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The documentary Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers an intimate, first-hand perspective on life under siege in Gaza. It is captured through video calls between director Sepideh Farsi and 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist and poet Fatma Hassona, providing a portrait of daily life during the conflict and a heartfelt memorial to Fatma and her family, who were tragically killed by an airstrike. The film is described as a tremendous and essential document of hope and resistance.

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December 13

WREATH PLACEMENT DAY AND MEMORIAL CEREMONY —  HONORING & REMEMBERING NEW MEXICO VETERANS

Honoring and Remembering NM Veterans Logo

10 a.m. (Ceremony Start Time)
Santa Fe National Cemetery
The annual Wreaths for NM Veterans ceremony honors New Mexico’s heroes with a memorial ceremony, followed by the respectful placement of thousands of memorial wreaths on veterans’ graves (held in all weather conditions). This community-wide event welcomes all families and children to participate in the solemn mission of remembering those who served, with a goal of placing up to 20,000 wreaths. All volunteers are welcome.

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December 13 

ESPAÑOLA CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE & PLAZA CELEBRATION 2025 — ESPAÑOLA PLAZA 

Espanola Christmas Parade and Plaza Celebration flyer.

1 p.m. starts with craft fair and live entertainment
4 p.m. Santa arrives
6 p.m. tree lighting and parade begins
101 Calle de Las Españolas, Española
The Downtown Action Team of Española invites the community to its 29th annual and most spectacular holiday celebration, honoring the city’s centennial. The all-day event features the NNMRAC Arts and Crafts Fair, live entertainment, and the arrival of Santa Claus at 4 p.m. The festivities culminate with Mayor John Ramon Vigil lighting the City Christmas Tree and the start of the dazzling Christmas Light Parade at 6 p.m. Free!  

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December 13-21

CAROLS AND LULLABIES: LUMINARIA — SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE WINTER PROGRAM

SFDC Carols and Lullabies Luminaria 2025

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (various, please check the schedule)
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque (December 14 at 4:30 p.m. only)
The Santa Fe Desert Chorale presents its Winter Festival program, Carols and Lullabies: Luminaria, a journey into a wonderland of song spanning Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Featuring 24 exceptional vocalists and guest pianist Nathan Salazar, the program explores the hope and inspiration of the holiday season through exquisite choral arrangements that include a heartwarming mix of familiar carols, new delights, and Latin American seasonal folk tunes.

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December 13 & 14

BLACK CINEMA SERIES: PARIS IS BURNING — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Paris is Burning film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
CCA’s Black Cinema Series, curated by Anpa’o Locke, presents the landmark documentary Paris Is Burning, a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene. Made over seven years, the film offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses” and their fierce contests, celebrating the joy of movement, eloquence, and community resilience in a world rampant with hardship. The film features legendary figures like Willi Ninja and Dorian Corey.

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December 17

THE KLEZMATICS: HAPPY JOYOUS HANUKKAH — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah.

7:30 p.m.
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
Celebrate the holidays with the Grammy-winning klezmer superstars, The Klezmatics, who revolutionized Yiddish music from New York City’s East Village. Since 1986, they’ve infused traditional Eastern European Jewish sounds with contemporary themes of human rights and anti-fundamentalism, blending genres from Latin stomps to Balkan rhythms. This ecstatic, socially conscious music transcends labels, reshaping Jewish culture and leaving an indelible mark on world music.

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December 19 

SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS CHRISTMAS CARAVAN — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 

7:30 p.m.
211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe
The Squirrel Nut Zippers return with their festive Christmas Caravan tour, bringing a joyous and raucous performance. Inspired by 1920s jazz, klezmer, and old-time music, bandleader Jimbo Mathus delivers a unique atmosphere that blends heartwarming holiday ballads with boisterous dance tunes reminiscent of a backroom speakeasy. 

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December 19

LUIS BUÑUEL’S VIRIDIANA — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Viridiana Luis Brunel film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Regarded by many as Luis Buñuel’s masterpiece, Viridiana is an irreverent vision of life as a beggar’s banquet. The film follows novice nun Viridiana (Silvia Pinal) as she attempts to maintain her Catholic principles, only to be forced to confront the limits of her idealism by her lecherous uncle (Fernando Rey) and a motley assemblage of paupers. Banned in Franco’s Spain and denounced by the Vatican upon its premiere, the film won the Palme d’Or at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival.

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December 19

THE APARTMENT — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

The Apartment film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The Oscar-winning film The Apartment, directed by Billy Wilder, stars Jack Lemmon as an office worker who attempts to advance his career by lending his apartment to corporate colleagues for their extramarital affairs. His plans go awry when he falls in love with his boss Fred MacMurray’s new romantic interest, played by Shirley MacLaine. The film is a mix of sardonic, satiric comedy with a sad, adult sensibility.

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December 19

SUNSET BOULEVARD — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Sunset Boulevard film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Director Billy Wilder’s Oscar-winning masterpiece, Sunset Boulevard, is a dark and glittering poison-pen letter to Hollywood, told in flashback by screenwriter Joe Gillis (William Holden). His final job is playing paid companion to egocentric, aging silent-film goddess Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson). The film is a definitive cinematic classic on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood.

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December 20

JOE WEST & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS BARN DANCE! — TUMBLEROOT BREWERY

Tumbleroot Joe West's Christmas Barn Dance with Bill Hearne Band

6:30 p.m.
Tumbleroot Brewery
Join Santa Fe’s beloved singer/songwriter and local impresario Joe West for his annual Christmas Barn Dance, featuring his award-winning “theatrical folk music”—a mix of country and rock. Following last year’s sold-out show, Joe West returns with the Bill Hearne Band as the opener. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and food will be available.

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December 21

THE SEA — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

The Sea

3  – 5 p.m.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The Sea is a tense and tender drama following twelve-year-old Khaled, who sets out alone toward the coast after being turned away at a military checkpoint. His journey is paralleled by his father, Ribhi, an undocumented worker who risks everything to find his missing son. The film offers a deeply human portrait of longing, resilience, and the lengths to which a father and child will go to reclaim a dream and reach the universal pull of freedom.

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December 24

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

It's a Wonderful Life film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
The Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life follows George Bailey (James Stewart), who is contemplating ending it all on Christmas Eve. As angels discuss his life in flashback, his guardian angel, Clarence, intervenes to show George what his town would have looked like had it not been for all his good deeds, reminding him of his lasting impact.

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December 26 onward

MARTY SUPREME — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Marty Supreme film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The film follows Marty Mauser, a young man whose ambition for greatness is met with universal disrespect, leading him on a chaotic journey where he must go to “hell and back” in pursuit of his dream.

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December 26 onward

THE MASTERMIND — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

The Mastermind film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt directs Josh O’Connor in her latest Cannes triumph, The Mastermind. Set in 1970, the film is a brilliant, sly depiction of the folly of man, following unemployed family man and amateur art thief J.B. Mooney as he sets out on his first heist with an ostensibly “airtight” plan. The film also features Alana Haim and Gaby Hoffmann.

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December 26 onward

AMPLIFIED: STOP MAKING SENSE — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Stop Making Sense film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
CCA presents the “Amplified” series screening of Stop Making Sense, the 1984 concert film starring Talking Heads’ core members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison. Newly restored in 4K for its 40th anniversary, the film was directed by Jonathan Demme and is widely considered the greatest concert film of all time, featuring the band’s most memorable songs.

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December 26 onward

SENTIMENTAL VALUE — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Sentimental Value film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, Gustav, a once-renowned director seeking a career comeback. After Nora, a stage actress, rejects a role in his new film, she finds the part has been given to an eager Hollywood star. The sisters must navigate their complicated bond with their father and the presence of an American celebrity caught in their complex family dynamics.

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December 26

“SOMEWHERE IN THE RAINBOW” – QUEER NIGHT AT THE MYSTIC — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE

Somewhere In the Rainbow Queer Night flyer

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2810 Cerrillos Road
Join the community for a free queer night at The Mystic Santa Fe. This event offers a welcoming space for celebration and connection with no cover charge.

Visit the website

 

December 27

GREMLINS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Gremlins film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town. This dark comedy and horror film is a unique holiday classic.

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December 27

DIEHARD — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

Die Hard film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
New York City cop John McClane tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party at the Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper in Los Angeles, California. This action classic is one of the most debated—and beloved—holiday films.

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December 27

MYSTIC DJ NIGHTS: FEAT. LUZ SKYLARKER — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE

Mystic DJ Nights_ Feat. Luz Skylarker

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
2810 Cerrillos Road
Luz Skylarker brings her eclectic mix of cumbia, darkwave, old school, and reggaeton to The Mystic. Raised on influences ranging from Earth, Wind & Fire to The Cure, she creates cohesive, upbeat sets by finding common rhythms across varied genres. Known for hosting NIGHTSHADE in Santa Fe, Luz creates a sonic journey through diverse musical landscapes.

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December 29

A CHRISTMAS STORY — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE

A Christmas Story film poster.ƒ

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The holiday classic A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker in the 1940s as he attempts to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder BB gun is the perfect Christmas gift, despite the constant warnings that he’ll shoot his eye out.

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December 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE ON THE PLAZA

8:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Santa Fe Plaza
Join Santa Fe in welcoming the New Year with a unique community celebration. Embrace the warmth of bonfires, enjoy live music, and savor delicious food and drinks as we gather to bid farewell to the old and usher in a peaceful and prosperous new year. Witness the symbolic rising of the Zia sun symbol, a sing-along of Auld Lang Syne and Las Mañanitas, and a dazzling fireworks display as we count down to a memorable midnight.

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December 31 

JOE ILLICK & THE NEW YEAR’S EVE ORCHESTRA — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 

Joe Illick & The New Year's Eve Orchestra

1 and 5 p.m.
211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the return of conductor Joe Illick and his esteemed orchestra and choral singers. The annual concert will feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and a performance of Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto with renowned soloist Augustin Hadelich. 

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Last Friday Art Walk
Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Last Friday of Every Month, 5 – 7 p.m.
For an exciting world-class contemporary art experience, visit Santa Fe’s hip Railyard Arts District for the Last Friday Art Walk.

Tuesday Market
Santa Fe Railyard
Tuesdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shop at your leisure and avoid busy crowds at the scaled-down, but no less generous, Santa Fe Farmer’s Tuesday Market in the Railyard, including Artisan Market vendors, as well as the Market Café and Gift Shop.
Visit the website

Meow Wolf
10 a.m – 8 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday
An arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms.
Visit the website

Santa Fe Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Voted one of the Top Ten Farmers’ Markets by Sunset Magazine, this is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful growers’ markets in the country.

Margarita Rail
Sky Railway
In a nod to the famous Santa Fe Margarita Trail, you’ll get amazing views and live music on a tour de tequila, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary drink, and live entertainment.
Visit the website

The Stargazer
Sky Railway
See the New Mexico night sky through the eyes of professional guides who will entertain you with tales of the stars, constellations and planets that have been passed down for generations, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary glass of champagne and live music.
Visit the website

New Mexico Ale Trail
Sky Railway
Sit back and enjoy unique locally crafted suds and the gorgeous views of the New Mexico landscape, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, samples, a complimentary beer and live entertainment.
Visit the website

Serenata Flamenca
Sky Railway
Enjoy Flamenco music and dance, along with the beautiful scenery of the Galisteo Basin, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary glass of champagne and live entertainment.
Visit the website

Vamanos Santa Fe Walks
The Santa Fe Conservation Trust offers free walks through some of Northern New Mexico’s most scenic preserves, led by experts who can answer all your burning questions. There are 30 free walks and hikes from May through October.
Visit the website

90s Night
Social Kitchen + Bar
Every Monday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Located within the Sage Hotel, The Social Kitchen + Bar invites you to remember your youth on 90s Night, every Monday.

LGBT “Plus Plus” Night
Social Kitchen + Bar
Every Thursday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Located within the Sage Hotel, The Social Kitchen + Bar invites you to their weekly LGBT “Plus Plus” Night, every Thursday.

 

The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Company
New Mexico’s oldest and most award-winning microbrewery, with concerts happening weekly.
Visit the website

La Fiesta Lounge
Enjoy casual New Mexican cuisine, enticing cocktails and eclectic live music by talented locals every night of the week.
Visit the website

Meow Wolf
Named one of the best small music venues in the country by Yelp, catch eclectic performers from around the world, every week.
Visit the website

Social Kitchen + Bar
Located inside the Sage Hotel in the heart of Santa Fe, this fun little bar dishes up south by southwest comfort cuisine, alongside themed nights, and music by regional favorites Second Chances on Wednesday nights, and the Widow Oxley on Friday nights.
Visit the website

Tesuque Casino
Northern New Mexico’s newest casino offers up a limited menu and live music seven days a week, from popular bands and musicians.
Visit the website

Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
Grab a bite and an award-winning brew, or a signature drink, and listen to the best music Santa Fe has to offer, from local legends to national touring acts.
Visit the website

January 19 – February 1, 2024
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Unlimited Breadsticks
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery
Santa Fe Community College’s Art on Campus series presents an exhibition showcasing the art of SFCC Drawing and Painting instructors.
Visit the website

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January 2026 Events

Through January 3

ENTREFLAMENCO HOLIDAY 2025 — EL FLAMENCO CABARET

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7:30 p.m. (Doors 6:15 p.m.)
135 W. Palace Ave, 2nd Floor, Santa Fe
2022 NYC Bessie Artist Spanish Flamenco dancer Antonio Granjero presents the 2025 Holiday season at performance venue EL FLAMENCO CABARET along with his company, Entreflamenco 2017 Mayor’s Arts Award Winner. The show features Granjero and his company of Spaniards in an all new full-length dance and music production. Performances run from November 28th through January 3rd, 2026, doors open for food and drink at 6:15pm, show begins at 7:30pm. EL FLAMENCO CABARET is located at 135 W. Palace Ave 2nd floor. Entreflamenco programming is partially funded by the City of Santa Fe Department of Arts & Culture and the 1% Lodgers Tax for the Arts, NM Arts, the NM Department of Cultural Affairs and the WESTAF Creative Artist Fund. 

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Through January 4

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD (BROADWAY REVIVAL VERSION) — SANTA FE PLAYHOUSE

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD (BROADWAY REVIVAL VERSION)

Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
142 E. De Vargas St., Santa Fe
This holiday season at the Santa Fe Playhouse, audiences help solve the mystery in Rupert Holmes’ Tony Award-winning musical based on Dickens’ final novel. With a Victorian setting, lively score, and interactive twist, The Mystery of Edwin Drood changes with each performance featuring a different ending every night.

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January 2 onward

RESURRECTION — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

RESURRECTION film posterd

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
In a future where humanity has traded dreams for immortality, an outcast finds beauty and nightmarish visions in a world of his own making. Directed by Bi Gan, this imaginative journey explores human desire across shifting, collapsing worlds.

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January 2

KAILI BLUES — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

KAILI BLUES film poster

8 a.m.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A dreamlike odyssey following a doctor’s quest through time and space to find his brother’s child, featuring an astounding forty-one-minute tracking shot.

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January 2 onward

THE NORTH FACE PRESENTS: FIRST DESCENTS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

FIRST DESCENTS film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The North Face Presents First Descents, high-altitude storytelling featuring two films that travel from the Himalayas to The Great Trango Towers to celebrate exploration and resilience.

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January 2 onward

ANDREI TARKOVSKY’S SOLARIS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

SOLARIS film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A psychologist sent to investigate a remote space station encounters strange phenomena in this science-fiction epic that explores the depths of human consciousness, love, and truth.

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January 3

2026 SINGLES CELEBRATION: THE AFTER NEW YEAR’S DANCE PARTY — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE

Mystic Singles Dance Party

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2810 Cerrillos Road
Singles are invited to dance into the New Year and make new connections at this community-curated Spotify dance party. Attendees upload their favorite songs to the playlist, spinning the energy for the night in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere. Limit 2–3 song submissions per person. FREE (No cover; $5 donation to Local Singles groups appreciated).

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January 9 onward

FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Father Mother Sister Brother film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Estranged siblings reunite after years apart to confront unresolved tensions and reevaluate their strained relationships with their emotionally distant parents.

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January 9 onward

NIGHT ON EARTH — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Night on Earth film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Jim Jarmusch directs an international cast in five hilarious tales of urban displacement and existential angst across five cities and five taxicabs.

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January 9 onward

DEAD MAN — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Dead Man film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A surreal revisionist western following accountant William Blake on a spiritual journey through an existential wasteland, featuring a live-wire score by Neil Young.

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January 9 onward

THE SEALED SOIL — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

The Sealed Soil film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The earliest surviving feature directed by an Iranian woman, this masterstroke of world cinema chronicles a young woman’s resistance to forced marriage and her family’s misinterpreted reaction.

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January 10

I PURITANI — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

I Puritani

11:00 a.m.
211 W. San Francisco Street
For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. This screening of the Met’s first new production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years features a world-beating quartet of stars: soprano Lisette Oropesa, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, baritone Artur Ruciński, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn. The production is conducted by Marco Armiliato.

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January 13

EL SAILON: CODE RED: AI, PRIVACY & CIVIL LIBERTIES — BOXCAR

El Sailon Code Red

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
133 W. Water St.
Hosted by RealmIQ Events, this urgent conversation features host Curt Doty and Dr. Lena Weber of the ACLU New Mexico. Together, they will unpack the real-world impacts of surveillance technology, the invisible spread of data misuse, and the bold statewide movement to build laws that protect civil liberties in a digitized world. The discussion focuses on protecting people, not just data, asking what happens when AI watches us before we know it’s there.

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January 16

YOUNG MOTHERS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Young Mothers film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
In a Liège shelter, four young women navigate the challenges of early motherhood while striving to break cycles of neglect and build stable futures for their children.

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January 16 onward

HAMNET — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Hamnet film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, this film explores the powerful love story and tragic loss that inspired William Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

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January 16 onward

MAGELLAN — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Magellan film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A globe-spanning epic from filmmaker Lav Diaz that reimagines Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage and the colonization of the Philippines as a radical retelling of European narratives of discovery.

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January 16

THE SECRET AGENT — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

THE SECRET AGENT film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
In 1977 Brazil, a researcher becomes a target of the dictatorship’s political maelstrom and must navigate mercenary killers and underground resistance to escape with his young son.

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January 16 & 17

THE BLUEBIRD CAFE X BISHOP’S LODGE: SANTA FE LIVE MUSIC 2026

Bluebird Cafe at Bishop's Lodge

6 p.m.
Bunkhouse Great Room at Bishop’s Lodge, 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Rd.
Nashville’s influential
Bluebird Cafe returns to Santa Fe for an exclusive “In The Round” songwriter performance. The event brings chart-topping writers to the Bunkhouse Great Room to share the stories behind their music. Optional post-show dining is available at SkyFire.

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January 17

WREATH RETRIEVAL DAY — HONORING & REMEMBERING NEW MEXICO VETERANS

Honoring and Remembering NM Veterans Logo

10 a.m.
Santa Fe National Cemetery
Volunteer to participate in the respectful final act of the Wreaths for New Mexico Veterans program. Join the community during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend to carefully gather and remove the memorial wreaths from the veterans’ graves at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

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January 17

FAMILY CONCERT — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Family Concert Lensic

11:00 a.m. (Activities begin at 10:30 a.m.)
211 W. San Francisco Street
Experience the magic of opera with The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in a fun, 45-minute family concert featuring familiar favorites, a lively narrator, and audience participation. This relaxed performance welcomes all ages and energy levels to move, dance, or make joyful sounds. FREE (Tickets required; each reservation must include at least one child under 18).

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January 17

SPEAK. + FILMMAKER Q&A! — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

SPEAK. film poster

6:30 p.m.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A documentary following five teenage orators competing at the high-stakes NSDA Nationals, featuring a post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker to discuss the power of youth voices.

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January 18

OPERATIC FAVORITES — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Operatic Favorites

4:00 p.m. 211 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Start the New Year with an exciting program featuring favorites from the world of opera, performed by members of The Santa Fe Symphony and Chorus. This “night at the opera” features overtures and melodies from The Magic Flute, Carmen, The Barber of Seville, I Pagliacci, and other masterworks.

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January 20

MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Mrs. Warren's Profession

7 p.m.
211 W. San Francisco Street
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the first time in this production of Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Filmed live from the West End and directed by Dominic Cooke, the play explores the clash between morality and independence as Vivie Warren discovers the controversial source of her mother’s fortune.

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January 21

PECHAKUCHA NIGHT VOL. 28: AWE — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

PechaKucha Night Vol. 28_ AWE

6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
211 W. San Francisco Street
Presented by Creative Santa Fe and the Lensic,
PechaKucha Night Vol. 28: AWE invites the community to explore moments of wonder through the fast-paced PechaKucha format (20 slides x 20 seconds). Nine presenters—including Reese Baker, Nancy Conrad, and Mani Garcia—will share perspectives ranging from mycelium networks to spiritual metamorphosis. The evening is co-hosted by Sorakamol Prapasiri and Max Neutra, concluding with a shared audience-choir moment led by Sonja Bruzauskas.

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January 22

CLOSER LOOKS: ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER film poster.

6:00 p.m.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A special screening of Zacharias Kunuk’s arctic epic about an Inuit hunter’s escape from a cycle of vengeance, featuring an introduction and slideshow by programmer Cole Forrest.

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January 23 onward

OBEX — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

OBEX film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail In 1987, a secluded man becomes trapped in an analog hellscape after playing a mysterious computer game in this surreally nostalgic, lo-fi fantasy shot in striking black and white.

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January 23 onward

THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

The Chronology of Water film poster.

Various, please check the schedule. 1050 Old Pecos Trail Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut is a raw, unflinching portrait of survival and self-invention based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, following a woman’s visceral journey through trauma, addiction, and art.

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January 23 onward

ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A multigenerational drama tracing seven decades of a Palestinian family’s history, following a teenager’s involvement in a West Bank protest and his mother’s account of their survival and dispossession.

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January 25

WINTER ORCHESTRA CONCERT — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Winter Orchestra Concert

3 p.m. (Meet the Music pre-concert talk at 2:00 p.m.)
211 W. San Francisco Street
Pro Musica presents its Winter Orchestra Concert, conducted by Micah Gleason. The all-Mozart program features Symphony No. 36 (“Linz”), Violin Concerto No. 5 (“Turkish”) with violinist Gabriel Ingliss, and Piano Concerto No. 24 with pianist Rafael Ingliss. A “Meet the Music” pre-concert talk begins one hour before the performance. Tickets: Prices vary based on seating selection.

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January 27

BLADE RUNNER LIVE — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Blade Runner Live

7:30 p.m. 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Experience Ridley Scott’s cult classic Blade Runner like never before, with the film’s iconic synthesizer-led score performed live by The Avex Ensemble, perfectly synchronized with the motion picture. The stylish noir thriller follows detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) as he hunts four renegade replicants, a mission complicated by his growing feelings for Rachael (Sean Young), a replicant he is sent to investigate.

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January 28

BILLY F GIBBONS AND THE BFG BAND — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band

6:00 p.m. 211 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Billy F Gibbons, the instantly recognizable centerpiece of ZZ Top, brings his signature beard, African headgear, and down ‘n dirty growl to the Lensic. Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest blues-rock guitarists, Gibbons and his band will perform a mix of blues, pop, R&B, country, and more, likely featuring hits like “La Grange” and “Sharp Dressed Man.”

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January 29

INTER ALIA — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Interalia

7:00 p.m. 211 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 National Theatre Live presents Inter Alia, a searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity from the team behind Prima Facie (writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin). The story follows Jessica Parks, a Crown Court Judge at the peak of her career, whose life as a judge, wife, and mother is thrown off balance by a threatening event.

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January 30

THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB film poster

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Based on true events, this acclaimed drama follows Red Crescent volunteers attempting to rescue a six-year-old girl trapped under fire, blending dramatization with a powerful reality.

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January 30

ISLANDS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Islands film poster.

Various, please check the schedule. 1050 Old Pecos Trail In this twisty thriller, a tennis coach at a tropical resort becomes the prime suspect in a missing persons mystery after an enigmatic tourist’s husband disappears.

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January 30 onward

SOUND OF FALLING — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

SOUND OF FALLING film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Spanning a century on a single farm in northern Germany, this film follows four young women whose lives mirror one another as the walls of their shared home reveal long-hidden secrets.

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January 30 onward

FIUME O MORTE! — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

FIUME O MORTE! film poster

Various, please check the schedule. 1050 Old Pecos Trail Croatian filmmaker Igor Bezinović explores the 1919 invasion of Fiume by poet Gabriele D’Annunzio through a darkly comic hybrid of archival footage and brashly anachronistic re-enactments featuring modern-day residents.

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January 31

JOAN OSBORNE AND KT TUNSTALL — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Joan Osborne and KT Tunstall.

7:30 p.m.
211 W. San Francisco Street
Grammy-nominated Joan Osborne and Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall unite for an unforgettable co-bill benefit concert supporting the Española Humane Society. The evening promises iconic hits and a powerful, genre-spanning performance from these two acclaimed artists.

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Last Friday Art Walk
Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Last Friday of Every Month, 5 – 7 p.m.
For an exciting world-class contemporary art experience, visit Santa Fe’s hip Railyard Arts District for the Last Friday Art Walk.

Tuesday Market
Santa Fe Railyard
Tuesdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shop at your leisure and avoid busy crowds at the scaled-down, but no less generous, Santa Fe Farmer’s Tuesday Market in the Railyard, including Artisan Market vendors, as well as the Market Café and Gift Shop.
Visit the website

Meow Wolf
10 a.m – 8 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday
An arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms.
Visit the website

Santa Fe Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Voted one of the Top Ten Farmers’ Markets by Sunset Magazine, this is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful growers’ markets in the country.
Visit the website

Margarita Rail
Sky Railway
In a nod to the famous Santa Fe Margarita Trail, you’ll get amazing views and live music on a tour de tequila, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary drink, and live entertainment.
Visit the website

The Stargazer
Sky Railway
See the New Mexico night sky through the eyes of professional guides who will entertain you with tales of the stars, constellations and planets that have been passed down for generations, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary glass of champagne and live music.
Visit the website

New Mexico Ale Trail
Sky Railway
Sit back and enjoy unique locally crafted suds and the gorgeous views of the New Mexico landscape, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, samples, a complimentary beer and live entertainment.
Visit the website

Serenata Flamenca
Sky Railway
Enjoy Flamenco music and dance, along with the beautiful scenery of the Galisteo Basin, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary glass of champagne and live entertainment.
Visit the website

Vamanos Santa Fe Walks
The Santa Fe Conservation Trust offers free walks through some of Northern New Mexico’s most scenic preserves, led by experts who can answer all your burning questions. There are 30 free walks and hikes from May through October.
Visit the website

90s Night
Social Kitchen + Bar
Every Monday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Located within the Sage Hotel, The Social Kitchen + Bar invites you to remember your youth on 90s Night, every Monday.
Visit the website

LGBT “Plus Plus” Night
Social Kitchen + Bar
Every Thursday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Located within the Sage Hotel, The Social Kitchen + Bar invites you to their weekly LGBT “Plus Plus” Night, every Thursday.
Visit the website

The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Company
New Mexico’s oldest and most award-winning microbrewery, with concerts happening weekly.
Visit the website

La Fiesta Lounge
Enjoy casual New Mexican cuisine, enticing cocktails and eclectic live music by talented locals every night of the week.
Visit the website

Meow Wolf
Named one of the best small music venues in the country by Yelp, catch eclectic performers from around the world, every week.
Visit the website

Social Kitchen + Bar
Located inside the Sage Hotel in the heart of Santa Fe, this fun little bar dishes up south by southwest comfort cuisine, alongside themed nights, and music by regional favorites Second Chances on Wednesday nights, and the Widow Oxley on Friday nights.
Visit the website

Tesuque Casino
Northern New Mexico’s newest casino offers up a limited menu and live music seven days a week, from popular bands and musicians.
Visit the website

Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
Grab a bite and an award-winning brew, or a signature drink, and listen to the best music Santa Fe has to offer, from local legends to national touring acts.
Visit the website

January 19 – February 1, 2024
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Unlimited Breadsticks
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery
Santa Fe Community College’s Art on Campus series presents an exhibition showcasing the art of SFCC Drawing and Painting instructors.
Visit the website

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February 2026 Events https://santafe.com/events-by-month/february-2026-events/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:35:43 +0000 https://santafe.com/?post_type=monthly_events&p=105861 February 2026 Events   February 5 STORM LARGE — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER  7:30 p.m. 211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe Musician, actor, and author Storm Large brings her electrifying presence to the stage. Known for her unique blend of rock, jazz, and cabaret, she delivers fierce and compelling interpretations of popular songs, along with original material, showcasing the powerful vocals and subversive style that gained her national attention as a finalist on Rock Star: Supernova.  Get Tickets   … Read More

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February 2026 Events

 

February 5

STORM LARGE — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 

STORM LARGE

7:30 p.m.
211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe
Musician, actor, and author Storm Large brings her electrifying presence to the stage. Known for her unique blend of rock, jazz, and cabaret, she delivers fierce and compelling interpretations of popular songs, along with original material, showcasing the powerful vocals and subversive style that gained her national attention as a finalist on Rock Star: Supernova

Get Tickets

 

February 6

NADJA — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

NADJA film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A moody, postmodern vampire tale set in 1990s New York, this 4K restoration blends surrealism and cult horror as a vampire is pursued by a descendant of Van Helsing.

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February 6 onward

SUGAR ISLAND — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Sugar Island film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A Dominican-Haitian teenager living in a sugarcane community embarks on a journey into adulthood when an unwanted pregnancy leads her to discover her own power through mystical entities.

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February 7

CANCER FOUNDATION BENEFIT AUCTION: ROSES & RISTRAS 2026 — SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTER

Cancer Foundation for NM Sweetheart Auction 2026.

Time: 5 – 10 p.m.
201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe
The Cancer Foundation for New Mexico’s 21st annual Sweetheart Auction, Roses & Ristras, is the largest and most impactful benefit event for local cancer patients, with 100% of funds staying local to cover essential needs like travel, lodging, and nutrition support. The evening features an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner by Walter Burk Catering, dancing, a paddle raise, and auctions featuring over 400 items. All guests with full dinner service will have reserved table seating.

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February 13 onward

THE LOVE THAT REMAINS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

THE LOVE THAT REMAINS film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Filmmaker Hlynur Pálmason explores the quiet grandeur of the Icelandic countryside through the lives of an artist and a fisherman as they navigate the fractures and devotions of their marriage.

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February 13 onward

MY FATHER’S SHADOW — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

MY FATHER’S SHADOW film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Set against the political landscape of 1993 Lagos, this poetic debut explores the tender bonds and unspoken depths between a father and his two sons during a time of national crisis.

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February 13

NATCHEZ — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

NATCHEZ film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
Suzannah Herbert’s award-winning documentary captures the clash between history and memory in a Mississippi town reliant on antebellum tourism, following a mosaic of residents as they grapple with a past that remains deeply ingrained in the present.

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February 14

OPERA ON SCREEN SANTA FE: LA BOHÈME — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

LA BOHÈME film poster

6 p.m.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
The Santa Fe Opera presents a free screening of Puccini’s timeless tale set in 1920s Paris, following six Bohemians in pursuit of connection and art, preceded by a family-friendly presentation.

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February 20 & 21

THE BLUEBIRD CAFE X BISHOP’S LODGE: SANTA FE LIVE MUSIC 2026

Bluebird Cafe at Bishop's Lodge

6 p.m.
Bunkhouse Great Room at Bishop’s Lodge, 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Rd.
Nashville’s influential Bluebird Cafe returns to Santa Fe for an exclusive “In The Round” songwriter performance. The event brings chart-topping writers to the Bunkhouse Great Room to share the stories behind their music. Optional post-show dining is available at SkyFire.

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February 20

BY DESIGN — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

By Design film poster.

Various, please check the schedule.
1050 Old Pecos Trail
In this absurdist body-swap comedy, a woman swaps forms with a designer chair and finds she is better liked as an inanimate object, while the piece’s new owner becomes romantically fixated on his possession.

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February 21

THE TEN TENORS — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 

THE TEN TENORS

7:30 p.m.
211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe
The celebrated Australian vocal ensemble The Ten Tenors returns to the stage for an evening of powerful ten-part harmonies and captivating choreography. Known for their clever and irreverent style, they deliver show-stopping interpretations that seamlessly span genres, ranging from operatic arias and soulful ballads to classic rock and pop hits. 

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February 22

THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 

Okee Dokee Brothers

3 p.m.
211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe
Bring the whole family to see the Grammy-winning folk and roots music duo The Okee Dokee Brothers. Childhood friends Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander channel their love for the outdoors and adventure into wildly popular albums, inspiring countless families to get outside, be creative, and sing along to their harmonious, plaid-shirted fun. 

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Last Friday Art Walk
Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Last Friday of Every Month, 5 – 7 p.m.
For an exciting world-class contemporary art experience, visit Santa Fe’s hip Railyard Arts District for the Last Friday Art Walk.

Tuesday Market
Santa Fe Railyard
Tuesdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shop at your leisure and avoid busy crowds at the scaled-down, but no less generous, Santa Fe Farmer’s Tuesday Market in the Railyard, including Artisan Market vendors, as well as the Market Café and Gift Shop.
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Meow Wolf
10 a.m – 8 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday
An arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms.
Visit the website

Santa Fe Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Voted one of the Top Ten Farmers’ Markets by Sunset Magazine, this is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful growers’ markets in the country.

Margarita Rail
Sky Railway
In a nod to the famous Santa Fe Margarita Trail, you’ll get amazing views and live music on a tour de tequila, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary drink, and live entertainment.
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The Stargazer
Sky Railway
See the New Mexico night sky through the eyes of professional guides who will entertain you with tales of the stars, constellations and planets that have been passed down for generations, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary glass of champagne and live music.
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New Mexico Ale Trail
Sky Railway
Sit back and enjoy unique locally crafted suds and the gorgeous views of the New Mexico landscape, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, samples, a complimentary beer and live entertainment.
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Serenata Flamenca
Sky Railway
Enjoy Flamenco music and dance, along with the beautiful scenery of the Galisteo Basin, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary glass of champagne and live entertainment.
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Vamanos Santa Fe Walks
The Santa Fe Conservation Trust offers free walks through some of Northern New Mexico’s most scenic preserves, led by experts who can answer all your burning questions. There are 30 free walks and hikes from May through October.
Visit the website

90s Night
Social Kitchen + Bar
Every Monday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Located within the Sage Hotel, The Social Kitchen + Bar invites you to remember your youth on 90s Night, every Monday.

LGBT “Plus Plus” Night
Social Kitchen + Bar
Every Thursday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Located within the Sage Hotel, The Social Kitchen + Bar invites you to their weekly LGBT “Plus Plus” Night, every Thursday.

 

The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Company
New Mexico’s oldest and most award-winning microbrewery, with concerts happening weekly.
Visit the website

La Fiesta Lounge
Enjoy casual New Mexican cuisine, enticing cocktails and eclectic live music by talented locals every night of the week.
Visit the website

Meow Wolf
Named one of the best small music venues in the country by Yelp, catch eclectic performers from around the world, every week.
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Social Kitchen + Bar
Located inside the Sage Hotel in the heart of Santa Fe, this fun little bar dishes up south by southwest comfort cuisine, alongside themed nights, and music by regional favorites Second Chances on Wednesday nights, and the Widow Oxley on Friday nights.
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Tesuque Casino
Northern New Mexico’s newest casino offers up a limited menu and live music seven days a week, from popular bands and musicians.
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Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
Grab a bite and an award-winning brew, or a signature drink, and listen to the best music Santa Fe has to offer, from local legends to national touring acts.
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January 19 – February 1, 2024
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Unlimited Breadsticks
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery
Santa Fe Community College’s Art on Campus series presents an exhibition showcasing the art of SFCC Drawing and Painting instructors.
Visit the website

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