December 2025 Events
Throughout December
DEL CHARRO HAPPY HOUR — DEL CHARRO (INSIDE INN OF THE GOVERNORS)
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.
Throughout December
BE A GUIDING LIGHT HOLIDAY GIVING EVENT (FUNDRAISER) — SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER
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.
Throughout December
ENTREFLAMENCO HOLIDAY 2025 — EL FLAMENCO CABARET
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.
December 1 & 3
RENESAN: JOURNEYS INTO JAZZ I: BIRD AND THE ORIGINS OF MODERN MUSIC — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
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
December 1
AKIRA KUROSAWA’S DREAMS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 1 onward
ANDREI TARKOVSKY’S MIRROR — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 1 onward
IL DONO — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 1 onward
FIRE OF WIND — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 1 onward
HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 1 onward
STRESS DISPELLER — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 3
DAKHABRAKHA — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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.
December 4
MYSTIC SONGWRITER NIGHTS: NANCY & BILL TRIPLETT — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE
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!
December 5
AKIRA KUROSAWA’S SANSHIRO SUGATA PART I AND II — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 5
ETERNITY — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 5
THE TALE OF SILYAN — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 5
BETTY BENEDEADLY — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE
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!
December 5
100 NIGHTS OF HERO — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
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.
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
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.
December 6, 12, 13, & 14
NAUGHTY OR NICE? CHECKING IT TWICE! NMGMC WINTER 2025 — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER & THE HILAND THEATER
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).
December 6
SINGLES NIGHT HOSTED BY MAGGIE OF MEETUP — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE
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).
December 6 & 7
SANGRE DE CRISTO CHORALE: MID-WINTER SONGS — FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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.
December 9
REALMIQ’S 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.
December 9
CLOSER LOOKS: EYES WIDE SHUT — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 10
WREATH ARRIVAL AND ESCORT EVENT — HONORING & REMEMBERING NEW MEXICO VETERANS
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.
December 11
FOUNDATIONS OF FILM: THE PASSION OF CINEMA NARRATIVE – A SPECIAL EVENING OF FILM AND DISCUSSION — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
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.
December 12
WREATH STAGING DAY FOR VOLUNTEERS — HONORING & REMEMBERING NEW MEXICO VETERANS
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.
December 12
MYSTIC HOLIDAY KARAOKE BIZARRE BAZAAR — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE
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!
December 12 onward
LA GRAZIA — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 12 onward
YI YI — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 12 onward
ELLA MCCAY — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 12
PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 13
WREATH PLACEMENT DAY AND MEMORIAL CEREMONY — HONORING & REMEMBERING NEW MEXICO VETERANS
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.
December 13
ESPAÑOLA CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE & PLAZA CELEBRATION 2025 — ESPAÑOLA PLAZA
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!
December 13-21
CAROLS AND LULLABIES: LUMINARIA — SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE WINTER PROGRAM
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.
December 13 & 14
BLACK CINEMA SERIES: PARIS IS BURNING — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 17
THE KLEZMATICS: HAPPY JOYOUS HANUKKAH — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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.
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.
December 19
LUIS BUÑUEL’S VIRIDIANA — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 19
THE APARTMENT — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 19
SUNSET BOULEVARD — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 20
JOE WEST & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS BARN DANCE! — TUMBLEROOT BREWERY
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.
December 21
THE SEA — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 24
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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
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.
December 26 onward
THE MASTERMIND — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 26 onward
AMPLIFIED: STOP MAKING SENSE — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 26 onward
SENTIMENTAL VALUE — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
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.
December 26
“SOMEWHERE IN THE RAINBOW” – QUEER NIGHT AT THE MYSTIC — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE
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.
December 27
GREMLINS — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 27
DIEHARD — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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.
December 27
MYSTIC DJ NIGHTS: FEAT. LUZ SKYLARKER — THE MYSTIC SANTA FE
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.
December 29
A CHRISTMAS STORY — CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS SANTA FE
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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.
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.
December 31
JOE ILLICK & THE NEW YEAR’S EVE ORCHESTRA — LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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La Fiesta Lounge
Enjoy casual New Mexican cuisine, enticing cocktails and eclectic live music by talented locals every night of the week.
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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.
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