Community Calendar

Come hear tunes from your favorite toons!

Join the Albuquerque Concert Band on the East Lawn of the Albuquerque Balloon Museum
for a classic pops concert which will feature music from some of your favorite cartoons!
Andrew Vaughn-Conductor

A food truck will be available

Free admission and open to the public

Wednesday, July 15th
7pm to 8pm
Albuquerque Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE

Concert is sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Arts and Culture Department.

On Thursday nights come join the trio of singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist and actor, Zenobia, as she performs some of her favorite classic Blues songs and originals, while she regales you with snippets of her storied career. Pssst: And you never know which guest performer from Albuquerque’s blues greats will be joining her.

Enjoy our wonderful selection of original handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. They are all crafted by the very talented Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager, Jessica O'Brien.

Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues is an intimate refuge, created by Tracey Whitney, for those who savor the art of live music and the seduction of atmosphere. Every element, from sound, light, scent, and texture, is crafted with intention, creating a space that feels both refined and inviting. In the early onset of the evening, the room hums with the warmth of live jazz and blues. We hope you can join us, where the music is the thing.

Come and celebrate this beautiful land of ours with a rousing, toe-tapping concert by the Albuquerque Concert Band!
Please join us on the East Lawn of the Albuquerque Balloon Museum!
Jim Keene-Conductor/Director of Music

Free admission and open to the public. A food truck will be available.
Concert is sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Arts and Culture Department.

On Thursday nights come join the trio of singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist and actor, Zenobia, as she performs some of her favorite classic Blues songs and originals, while she regales you with snippets of her storied career. Pssst: And you never know which guest performer from Albuquerque’s blues greats will be joining her.

Enjoy our wonderful selection of original handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. They are all crafted by the very talented Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager, Jessica O'Brien.

Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues is an intimate refuge, created by Tracey Whitney, for those who savor the art of live music and the seduction of atmosphere. Every element, from sound, light, scent, and texture, is crafted with intention, creating a space that feels both refined and inviting. In the early onset of the evening, the room hums with the warmth of live jazz and blues. We hope you can join us, where the music is the thing.

On Thursday nights come join the trio of singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist and actor, Zenobia, as she performs some of her favorite classic Blues songs and originals, while she regales you with snippets of her storied career. Pssst: And you never know which guest performer from Albuquerque’s blues greats will be joining her.

Enjoy our wonderful selection of original handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. They are all crafted by the very talented Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager, Jessica O'Brien.

Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues is an intimate refuge, created by Tracey Whitney, for those who savor the art of live music and the seduction of atmosphere. Every element, from sound, light, scent, and texture, is crafted with intention, creating a space that feels both refined and inviting. In the early onset of the evening, the room hums with the warmth of live jazz and blues. We hope you can join us, where the music is the thing.

Guitarist and composer Gustavo Alonso López presents an intimate evening of live Flamenco guitar in celebration of his third full-length studio album, Sonanta Con Metales. For this performance, Gustavo will reimagine works from each of his three albums for solo guitar.

About Sonanta Con Metales

Released in Spring of 2026 and created in collaboration with trumpeter Jay Roulston, Lopez’s newest record showcases Flamenco guitar in the context of a brass ensemble. Firmly grounded in the tradition and heritage of Spanish Flamenco, Sonanta Con Metales is also rooted in the lands of the American West. It was composed while Gustavo served as an Artist-In-Residence in Taos at the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation and draws on influences ranging from Flamenco to Jazz, film music, and Minimalism.

About the Artist

Gustavo Alonso López is a North American Flamenco guitarist and composer based in Walla Walla, WA. Born and raised in Idaho as the son of a Salvadoran immigrant, his music emerges from Flamenco’s grassroots oral tradition and the institutionalized Western notation system, borrows concepts from classical music and jazz, and blurs lines between composition and improvisation. Dismantling stereotypes and building cross-cultural dialogue and understanding through music are key elements of Gustavo’s creative practice. He has released three full-length studio albums, Punto Lejano (2014), Espasón (2023), and Sonanta Con Metales (2026). His work has received support from the Fulbright US Student Program, ArtWalla, The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, Artist Trust, Audiosocket, and the Ucross Foundation. He also serves as a Studio Music Instructor in Guitar at Whitman College.

Click below for more information:

Artist Website: studioespason.com

Bandcamp: https://gustavoalonsolopez.bandcamp.com/music

As the heat of the day gives way to the cool of evening, join us outdoors for one of our favorite seasonal sessions; Summer Sunsets (August) | A 60-minute, immersive sound bath experience
held beneath the open sky with a Sandias backdrop, sunset views and nature's accompaniments.
Crystal singing bowls, gong, custom chimes and other instruments accompany the changing colors and shadows
around us as daylight fades and you're invited to slow down, settle into this peaceful space and time, and experience the unique beauty of sound in the perfect outdoor setting. See photos from our past gatherings in 2024/2025!
Participants are kindly requested to bring their own comfort items: yoga mat or comforter -or reclining chair if preferred, light blanket, pillow, and anything else to help you enjoy the evening comfortably lying down on lush grass. Limited extra items will be on hand for those who need them.
First and foremost, bring yourself, an open mind and open heart, -and a friend or partner for a meaningful way to connect. Whether this is your first sound bath with Douglas or you're already a fan of our outdoor summer series, we love planning and sharing these special summer evenings with you. And we can't wait to welcome you!
Next: Sunday, August 9 | 12516 Elena Drive NE | 7:30 PM
Reserve Here: https://LotusSoundBathScheduling.as.me/?appointmentType=90205685
Let's make another unforgettable summer evening of sound,
sunset, and community. 🌸 Please contact us with any questions or special requests. Namaste.

BAND OF HEATHENS AUGUST 9 | TAOS, NM

Taos Lifestyle presents The Band of Heathens, Austin’s acclaimed Americana band, at the Chamisa Ballroom at The Sagebrush Inn on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Known for their DIY ethos, incisive songwriting, and a sound that helped define a generation of American roots music, the band has built a devoted global fan base entirely on their own terms. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM. Special guests The Rifters will open the evening. The show is for all ages.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now

AUGUST 9, 2026
Chamisa Ballroom @ @sagebrush_inn
DOORS 6:30PM | SHOW 7:30PM

On Thursday nights come join the trio of singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist and actor, Zenobia, as she performs some of her favorite classic Blues songs and originals, while she regales you with snippets of her storied career. Pssst: And you never know which guest performer from Albuquerque’s blues greats will be joining her.

Enjoy our wonderful selection of original handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. They are all crafted by the very talented Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager, Jessica O'Brien.

Babydoll’s House of Jazz & Blues is an intimate refuge, created by Tracey Whitney, for those who savor the art of live music and the seduction of atmosphere. Every element, from sound, light, scent, and texture, is crafted with intention, creating a space that feels both refined and inviting. In the early onset of the evening, the room hums with the warmth of live jazz and blues. We hope you can join us, where the music is the thing.

Richard Nihil, singer-songwriter behind I Am Hologram, performs at Albuquerque Press Club on Thursday, August 13 at 8pm.

Expect a restless acoustic set of psychedelic folk and dirtbag poetry, shaped by years on the road, 47 states, and more than 145,000 miles in a minivan.

Admission is a $10 donation.

Artist website:
https://www.anythingbutmainstreamrecords.com/i-am-hologram

Live performance playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWt6O0jx7_E&list=PL-_JoRmgjdJjZXdI14rwRFexuHsSRjlw3

Full show schedule:
https://www.anythingbutmainstreamrecords.com/i-am-hologram-shows