Events for Fri 11/22 - Sun 11/24

** ALL WEEKEND (FRI 11/22 - SUN 11/24) *\*

12 - 8 PM | JPZ Drive-Thru Fair Food | Cottonwood Mall, 10000 Coors Byp NW | Fair season may be over, but fair food season is not! JPZ will be set up in the parking lot near HomeLife Furniture. Drive on up for your carnival faves including turkey legs, funnel cakes and ribbon fries

7:30 – 10:30 PM | Blackout Tonight: Celebración! ($7-10) | A passionate post-retirement Friendsgiving, a spicy new show from the makers of Is it Cake?, and a 100% true account* of the first Balloon Fiesta–whether you’re working to embrace the little joys in life or just white-knuckling your way through the next few months (or years), we could all use something to celebrate. Join us for a weekend of laughs with some of ABQ's finest comedians (*not a 100% true account). Written & performed by Charles Herrera, Chelcie Sword, Hailey Tolleson, Steve Blacksmith and Virginia Benitez-Jones; directed by Steve Blacksmith (tickets)

  • Fri and Sat: Orpheum Community Hub, 500 2nd St. SW
  • Sun: ABQ Collective, 1321 Eubank Blvd. NE, Ste A

** BOTH FRI 11/22 AND SAT 11/23 *\*

Estate Jewelry Trunk Show | 909 36th Pl SE, Rio Rancho | Dive into a world of exquisite jewelry from the past, featuring breathtaking antique, vintage, and estate pieces that tell their own unique stories. Discover stunning Art Deco designs, intricate Art Nouveau treasures, and elegant Edwardian masterpieces. Whether you're looking for classic watches or one-of-a-kind jewels, this event has something for every collector and enthusiast. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of history

  • Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM

** BOTH SAT 11/23 AND SUN 11/24 *\*

9 AM - 4 PM | Christmas Craft Fair (Free) | St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave NW | Enjoy a large variety of vendors, great food, and do your Christmas shopping early!

Rails Along The Rio Grande ($0-10) | Sid Cutter Pilot's Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park, 4900 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE | TRAINS! LEGOS! 3-D PRINTING DEMOS! KIDS ACTIVITIES! Welcome friends and families to the Official Rails Along the Rio Grande Model Train Show! Free Parking and Kids under 12 enter for FREE! Come see what trains are all about with several running layouts and lots of vendors ready to help you fulfill your Christmas wish lists. 13+ only $10 entry at the door

  • Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sun: 9 AM - 4 PM

11 AM - 5 PM | Vendor Market (Free) | ABQ Food Park, 6901-B San Antonio Dr. NE | Tons of arts and crafts, Delicious food trucks, Holiday shopping made fun with friends and family

Friendsgiving Weekend | Damacio's Bar & Tapas, 722 Central Ave | Yummy thanksgiving food and drink items! Book your reservation through Google or text/ call 505-595-7383 (not required, but strongly suggested)

  • Sat: 6 - 9 PM dinner
  • Sun: 10 AM - 3 PM brunch, @ di_julioam will be in the mix

** Fri 11/22 *\*

Fri 2 PM | Double Stuffed Stout Release | Tractor Brewing, All Locations | Our award winning stout is making it's way to our taps! Imagine a freaking double stuffed Oreo made into a beer! It's delicious as you can imagine!

Fri 4 PM | Danksgiving Floral Workshop ($55) | Stoned Desert 1027 San Mateo Blvd. SE | a smoke-filled shindig, snack fest, and some seriously artsy flower arranging. (Smoking is not recommended or advised for all individuals) (tickets)

Fri 5 – 8 PM | Lit by Grace Candle Co. Pop-Up | The Craftroom, 2809 Broadbent Pkwy NE | Join us for a cozy evening filled with beautiful hand-poured candles! Whether you're searching for last-minute host gifts for Thanksgiving or getting a head start on your Christmas shopping, we’ve got you covered with a delightful selection of unique scents to brighten your space. A variety of beautifully crafted candles in seasonal scents, Perfect gifts for friends, family, or yourself! Enjoy local brews, including the renowned Sandia Hard Cider, while you shop! AND there’s a comedy show happening that night, so get ready for a night of laughs after you shop!

Fri 5 – 9 PM | Glitter and Gumbo Celebration ($30+) | Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, 4374 Alexander Blvd. NE | Join us for an unforgettable night of traditional and vegetarian gumbo, rice and beans, salads, yummy desserts, revelry, and tons of fun! Music, dancing, raffles, prizes, and more! Featuring the green chile gumbo blues sound of Felix y Los Gatos Trio

Fri 5 – 10 PM | Gin & Jazz: Thanksgiving Edition (Free) | Tractor Brewing - Wells Park, 1800 4th St. NW | We've got a special edition of Gin and Jazz celebrating fall and Thanksgiving! The evening starts at 5 pm with Alma Quartet only to be followed by the super talented Swing Magique at 8pm! Get out your best Jazz outfit and spend your Friday with us!

Fri 6 – 9 PM | Electrophonic Loungy Musings and Latinophilic Jazzy Movings | Sheraton Uptown, 2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE | Join us for an evening of electrophonic loungy musings and latinophilic jazzy movings with Quadlensio

Fri 6 – 10 PM | Open Jam Session - Hosted by The Agora Cipher (Free) | Thrive Craft, 5926 2nd St. NW | This is an open instrumental/vocal jam, we will have some instruments, feel free to bring your favorite things to make music with! The night will end with an open mic for original music so stick around and show us what you make! We will have vending by Weirdoville and recording the whole session. 21+ or 18+ with medical card. This event will be held at a cannabis consumption lounge

Fri 6:30 – 9:30 PM | Yoga & Ayurveda Spa Night ($20-40) | Mindful Movement & Wellness, 4200 Carlisle Blvd. NE | Ladies, end your day with some Yoga- after we will pamper ourselves with Abhyanga, Ayurvedic Facials, Sauna & Red Light Therapy, drinks, and snacks. If you want to bring a snack or drink to share with the group, that would be awesome. The cost is $40 ($20 for members)

Fri 7– 9 PM | Tacos & Rides Fall Nights Edition | Cafe Bella Coffee, 2115 Golf Course Rd. SE, Ste 102, Rio Rancho | NM’s Longest-Running Car Meet is Here to Stay! Under the crisp autumn skies, Fall Nights is your go-to spot for cool cars, warm tacos, and great vibes. Bring Your Ride: Stance, classic, custom, or unique build? Show it off! From muscle cars to imports, all makes and models are welcome. Connect & Chill: Link up with fellow car enthusiasts, swap tips, share stories, and be part of NM’s most vibrant car community. Tacos & Seasonal Treats: Savor the best street tacos around, plus fall-inspired snacks that perfectly match the season’s vibes. Drive Smart, Stay Cool: RR Public Safety will be onsite to ensure a safe and fun night for everyone. Let’s keep it respectful on and off the lot. This isn’t just another pop-up event—it’s a weekly celebration of cars, community, and culture

Fri 7 – 9 PM | French Film Fridays - Saloum (Free) | CNM Montoya Campus, 4700 Morris St. NE, H Bldg, Rm 126 | This series of films will feature and celebrate French culture. Admission is free, and snacks will be provided! This week's movie is "Saloum"

Fri 7 – 9 PM | Singo Music Bingo! (Free) | Brew Lab 101, 3107 Eubank Blvd. NE, Ste 12 | Free - Prizes - Food - Drinks - Fun!

Fri 8 – 11 PM | DJ Caterwaul & Biscodots Spin Out (Free) | Tractor Brewing, 122 Tulane Dr. SE | DJs Caterwaul & Biscodots spin an eclectic assortment of all-vinyl tracks and curate wild videos for the night

Fri 9 PM | Reggaeton Rave ($26) | Revel, 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE | Doors 8pm, 18+ (tickets)

Fri 9 PM – 1 AM | Jeffrey Alan Band | Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon, 9800 Montgomery Blvd., Ste 4 | Hey ABQ, we are headed back to see y'all! We are all jazzed up to party with the awesome folks and staff at the Dirty Bourbon! Grab some great grub and bourbon at the Bourbon House next door!

Fri 9 PM – 1:30 AM | Future Night! | Canvas Artistry - Kitchen Bar Art Music, 1 Central Ave NW | By popular demand! Empty Apparel presents Future Night! Featuring Dj Q | Hosted by Cello I Party Vibes and Future bangers all through the night | 360 Photo Booth | Ladies No Cover | Buy a Drink of the night to enter in Giveaway | Follow Empty Apparel to spin the wheel to win prizes! Best dressed

Fri 10 PM – 12 AM | Happy Hour | Empire Board Game Library, 3503 Central Ave NE | Join us on Friday and Saturday nights after 10 PM for 1/2 price dessert, seasonal drink, and game time! With over 1000 games, we have something for everyone - our staff is here to find the right game for your group AND teach it to you at the table. So, come in to try a new game while sipping a hot drink!

** Sat 11/23 *\*

Sat 9 AM | 19th Annual Holiday Craft Show (Free) | Cibola High School, 1510 Ellison Dr. NW | Fun & lively holiday shopping/craft show on the Westside before Thanksgiving. Large indoor venue w/ plenty of aisle space. Food, music, and more throughout the day. 110 vendors. Food trucks onsite. Admission is free! Proceeds benefit CHS Native Nations, a club that strives to promote culture, fundraise, and build community among Native youth

Sat 9 AM – 2 PM | CD/RECORD/BOOK FAIR: Inventory Clearance Sale (Free) | Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale Blvd. SE | Outpost's Semi Annual CD/Record/ Book Fair is back! Thousands of items (vinyl records, CD/DVDs, cassette tapes, music books and more) spanning ALL musical genres at greatly reduced prices starting at just 10 cents! FREE admission. ALL proceeds benefit Outpost. Cash and card accepted!

Sat 9 AM – 2:30 PM | Great Day of Shopping! | Tower Road Baptist Church, 601 86th St. SW | Live music, food sales, something for everyone! Jewelry, Aprons, Wreaths, Candles, Tupperware, Metal Art, Ornaments, and so much more!

Sat 10 AM | Annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale | CABQ Animal Welfare Eastside Shelter, 8920 Lomas Blvd. NE | Funds for Freedom Helping Dogs Acquire Sanctuary will be at the animal shelter with holiday pies and cakes until they sell out

Sat 10 AM - 4 PM | Paws and Stripes Holiday Fair | Tin Can Alley, 6013 Signal Ave NE | Get ready for a heartwarming holiday experience! Paws and Stripes is joining forces with Tin Can Alley to bring you a spectacular Holiday Fair

Sat 10 AM – 4 PM | Bandelier Holiday Bazaar (Free) | Bandelier Elementary, 3309 Pershing St. SE | We have 63 Arts & Craft vendors, the Bandelier Jump Rope Team will perform at 11:30am, the weather looks great, and admission is free! Support your local community and get your holiday shopping done early!

Sat 10 AM – 4 PM | Red Carpet Red Kettle Kickoff | ABQ Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale Ave SW | Join ABQ Little Theatre and The Salvation Army for a day of family fun and fundraising! Arts & Crafts Show, Car Show, Food Trucks (La Cantina & Dawgs for a Cause), Exclusive Backstage, Tours of ALT, Door Prizes, Free Show Tickets, Music

Sat 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Organic Farming in the High Desert (Free) | International District Library, 7601 Central Ave NE | FREE. Elan Silverblatt-Buser of Silver Leaf Farms in Corrales reveals the agricultural practices that help small growers produce crops sustainably and support local food communities. The Humanist Society of NM is a welcoming, supportive and active community for humanists and free thinkers

Sat 11 AM | Turkey Games | Thunderbird Harley-Davidson, 5000 Alameda Blvd. NE | Ready to kick off the start of the holiday season with a bang? Come play turkey bowling and enter our slow races for a chance to win a Thanksgiving turkey!

Sat 11 AM | Blessing of Pets (Free) | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW | Calling all pet owners! Join us as we will host a traditional Blessing of Pets in the courtyard! Each family will receive a St. Francis prayer card and medal. St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, pray for us!

Sat 11 AM – 2 PM | Friendsgiving Brunch | Oasis Med Spa, 101 Hospital Loop NE, Ste 105 | Food, drinks, giveaways and special pricing - this day only! Call 505-314-1444 to RSVP; gift bags for the first 50 to RSVP

Sat 12 – 2 PM | Bears and Blankets Drive for First Responders! | Keller Williams Real Estate, 6703 Academy Rd. NE | Collecting teddy bears and blankets for first responders! Enjoy coffee and pick up a pie to take home as our THANK YOU for your donation! Each year, thousands of blankets and teddy bears are collected and given to first responders to keep in their vehicles and used for those that are in need of warmth or comfort

Sat 12 – 3 PM | 4th Annual Thanksgiving Tree Event | Indian Motorcycle, 4509 Alameda Blvd. NE | Potluck Thanksgiving lunch. Pick an ornament from the Thanksgiving Tree and return gift by mid-December to be donated to St. Vincent de Paul

Sat 1 PM | IPCC Family Story Time: Giving Thanks (Free) | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW | Join us as we will be featuring two beautiful books that explore the themes of thanksgiving, gratitude, and the deep connection to nature, told through Native voices and perspectives. 1. The Circle of Thanks: Native American Poems and Songs of Thanksgiving. Written by Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki) and illustrated by Murv Jacob (Cherokee), The Circle of Thanks is a collection of poems and songs inspired by Native American traditions of thanksgiving. 2. Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story. Written by Danielle Greendeer (Mashpee Wampanoag), Anthony Perry (Chickasaw), and Alexis Bunten (Aleut/Yup’ik), illustrated by Gary Meeches, Sr. (Anishinaabe), Keepunumuk tells the story of the Wampanoag people's perspective on Thanksgiving. After the stories, children and their families will have the opportunity to create their own Gratitude Wreaths. Free for children and adult family member

Sat 4 PM | Tree Lighting Spectacular (Free) | The Block, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd., Rio Rancho | Bring the whole family for an evening of holiday cheer with Santa, face painting, live music, holiday food and drink specials, and the grand moment of flipping the switch to light our 25-foot Christmas tree at 7pm

Sat 4 – 5:30 PM | West Coast Swing Social Tricks Workshop | Enchantment Dancing, 337 San Pedro Dr. NE | Are you ready to add some “Wow!” moments to your dancing? Join Melissa and Glenn for a workshop focused around socially danceable tricks and moments. We’ll be working on weight supports and big impact moments to spice up your phrase changes and musical moments

Sat 6 PM | Pour and Paint ($40) | Wild at Art, 3107 Eubank Blvd. NE, Ste 19 | Includes: vinyl record, 2 coaster tiles, and 2 holiday ornaments (tickets)

Sat 6 – 8 PM | Live Music: Juniper Roots | Bow & Arrow Brewing, 608 McKnight Ave NW | Local bluegrass faves return!

Sat 7 PM | FightWorld 37 ($48+) | Revel, 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE | Fight World MMA is the longest running MMA organization in what is widely considered the Mecca of mixed martial arts! Dating back to 2004, Fightworld MMA has futured some of the most talented professional and amateur MMA fighters to ever come out of the Duke City and beyond. Fightworld MMA has an impressive list of not just the Southwest's favorite MMA fighters, but also includes some of the sports best know fighters including UFC fighters Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means, Carlos "NBK" Condit, "The Angel of Death" Damacio Page, John Dodson, Thomas Schulte, Carlo Prater, Fabian Maldonado, and many other stars who have passed through the Fightworld MMA cage doors! (tickets)

Sat 7 – 9 PM | Canna-Yoga Sesh N' Flow at the Bside! ($20) | Los Ranchos Bakery, 6920 4th St. NW, Los Ranchos | Bring your mat and a friend and join us for a chill sesh and fun yoga flow! Please BYOB (no canna items for sale... and there's always plenty to go around) We sesh, we flow, and then you can even buy some bakery treats to take home after class! (tickets)

Sat 7 – 10 PM | Alter Ego | The Craftroom, 2809 Broadbent Pkwy NE | Here we go again! Come and get your groove on! Let's dance!

Sat 8 PM | Strange Mix ($10-12) | Historic El Rey Theater, 622 Central Ave NW | Dj Brad Cole will be playing a “Strange Mix” of music videos. Come see our unique setting with big video and visuals on the main floor at El Rey. A nostalgic return to the darker side of Alternative Classics, 80’s 90’s Dark Wave, New Wave, Industrial, EBM, Electro, Punk, Glam. Artists like NIN, The Cure, Peter Murphy, Ministry, Nick Cave, David Bowie, Joy Division, VNV Nation, Sisters of Mercy, Love and Rockets, The Clash, TKK, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Violent Femmes, New Order, Depeche Mode, Miss Kitten, Front 242, Gary Numan, Erasure, Duran Duran, Bauhaus... $10 (cash), $12 (card)

Sat 8 – 10 PM | Live Flamenco & Spanish Music Night (Free) | Tractor Brewing - Wells Park, 1800 4th St. NW | Come enjoy flamenco dance and Spanish music for the first time ever at Wells Park!

Sat 8 – 10 PM | Swing with Burque Jazz Bandits ($10) | JUNO, 1501 1st St. NW | We know the holiday buzz has already begun, steal a couple hours for yourself to enjoy some food, bevs and sweet sweet jazz! Juno has a GREAT INDOOR dance floor to show off all your delectable dance moves before you swing into your week of gratitude. $10 cash or card (100% of the cover goes to the band)

Sat 8 - 11:30 PM | Tony O and the Greatest Band Ever present The Next Waltz ($20) | Historic Lobo Theater, 3013 Central Ave NE | We present our second annual concert in the Grand Tradition of The Band, a musical celebration of the music we love combined with a food drive to help those in our community in need! Doors 7pm (tickets)