Community Calendar

Hosted on the last Monday of every month, this reading series features performance poetry from nationally noted Indie poets and showcases the work of local and regional voices from all backgrounds.
Just be there and sign up!
Our FEATURED READER for August is Luisa Vidaurre.
Vidaurre is a poet from the Rio Grande Valley of Deep South Texas who now lives in New York. 
As always, our AWESOME Open Mic, hosted by Victory, follows our Feature!
NO COVER
NO PAY-for-PLAY
NOT A COMPETITION!
Free Speech - Multilingual work encouraged - LGBTQ+ embracing
Open to ALL, regardless of housing situation.

What does it take to prepare for the nation’s most challenging nuclear and radiological emergencies?

Discover the answer with the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST), the National Nuclear Security Administration’s elite emergency response unit composed of leading scientists and technical experts.

Join Michael Peters, NEST Director and Deputy Director for the Office of Nuclear Incident Response, as he takes audiences on a journey through the history of nuclear response in the United States. Explore the pivotal moments that shaped NEST, learn how the organization has evolved to stay ahead of emerging threats, and gain insight into the innovative approaches that continue to strengthen national security today.

Whether you're interested in science, history, technology, or emergency response, this presentation offers a unique perspective on one of the nation's most important missions.

Event Details:
Friday, September 4, 2026 | Doors Open at 5:30 pm | Presentation at 6:00 pm
Location: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Admission: $12 per person
Requirement: Must be 21+ to attend. An adult must accompany younger guests.

Join MacArthur Fellows Dyani White Hawk (Sičáŋǧu Lakota), Sterlin Harjo (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and Muscogee descendant), and Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation and descendant of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians) for a conversation moderated by Danyelle Means (Oglala Lakota), Executive Director of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture.

This program was generously made possible by the MacArthur Foundation.

Join us for a presentation exploring the history and evolution of the Institute of American Indian Arts' Performing Arts Department, followed by a panel discussion with Delbert Anderson (Diné), Jay B. Muskett (Diné), and Tash Terry (Diné), moderated by Sheila A. Rocha, PhD (Tarasco), Chair and Associate Professor of IAIA's Performing Arts Department.

This panel brings together Indigenous performing artists who are allies, faculty, and alumni of the Institute of American Indian Arts. As artists who have helped shape and advance the first Indigenous Performing Arts BFA program in tribal college history, they will reflect on how the program has fostered and sustained their artistic growth as musicians, playwrights, and performers. Panelists will also share their perspectives on the future of the program and its role in cultivating the next generation of Indigenous performing artists while continuing to strengthen Indigenous storytelling, creativity, and innovative cultural expression.

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
706 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504

New Mexico faces a housing shortage of at least 58,000 homes. Too many New Mexicans struggle to find housing they can afford, and homelessness remains a growing challenge in communities across the state. What role can the Legislature play in closing the gap?

Join Senator Heather Berghmans, Representative Cristina Parajón, Representative Jonathan Henry, and Representative Reena Szczepanski for a timely conversation about the future of housing in New Mexico. Hear what the Legislature has accomplished, what lawmakers are considering for the 2027 session, and what ideas from other states could help move the needle here. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, housing advocate, or simply concerned about your community's future, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges, the opportunities, and the policies that can help create more attainable housing for all New Mexicans.

Meet Dr. Theresa “Tessa” Córdova at Harwood Museum of Art to begin this hour and a half historic walking tour from Ledoux Street to Taos Plaza. Ticket includes Harwood Museum Day Pass. No video recording. Historic Walking Tour tickets cost $20 per person. Taos Walking Tours accepts cash or Venmo. Due at the end of the tour.

Photo by Jaelyn DeMaria, PhD

Blue Sky NM and Harwood Art Center have partnered to present a special SURFACE: Emerging Artists of NM Alumni Satellite Gallery. This opportunity is designed to support the continued professional growth, visibility, and viability of Harwood's SURFACE Alumni, as well as a new fellowship for an emerging curator, inaugurally held by Jakia Fuller.

Join us to learn more directly from the artists Christian Gallegos, Ben Roe Jr. and Jen H Doolittle. They'll share how this exhibition Route 66: A Deep Imagining explores the centennial of Route 66. They'll share more about the various stories and narratives that coincide with this historic passage, exploring the perspective of place, collective consciousness, and the daily lives of the people who work and live along the route – past, present, and future.

Libros of Enchantment: The 2026 SouthWest Writers Book Fiesta is a first-ever book fair from SouthWest Writers uniting readers and authors. Readers may meet local authors, buy their books, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a book comes to life. Authors may meet readers and other authors, sell their books, and learn more about their craft. The keynote speaker is local author and Tony Hillerman biographer James McGrath Morris. Panel discussions featuring other local authors will look at the genres of science fiction/fantasy, romance, crime/true crime, paranormal/horror, poetry, and memoir/biography.
Author tables in the bookstore are still available, as are sponsorship and supporter opportunities. Current sponsors are Silverleaf Farm & Farm Stand in Corrales, freelance artist Rebeccah Swanson, The Music of Creation by Paul J. Knight and Chris Allen, and the Author’s Guild.
SWW is a 40-plus year-old regional nonprofit organization for published and aspiring authors and has more than 400 members from across New Mexico and the southwest.