Performing Arts
2025 National Spanish Spelling Bee
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM8:00 am NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre Join us at the Center on Saturday, July 12 for the National Spanish Spelling Bee. The National Spanish Spelling Bee is open to students in grades 4 through 8 who have placed in a state or regional Spanish Spelling Bee during the year of the National Bee. Participants are encouraged to prepare using the official study materials, which include a list of words and rules for the competition. The event aims to help children develop self-confidence, communication skills, and the (more...)
New Mexico Entertainment Awards
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm VIP Meet & Greet 6:00 pm Doors Open and Red Carpet 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony The New Mexico Entertainment Magazine Awards is an annual event that honors individuals, businesses, and organizations contributing to the state’s vibrant entertainment scene. This formal gala recognizes excellence in categories like live events, film, radio, music, comedy, arts, books, and nightlife. Our goal is to spotlight the talented people and groups who consistently deliver quality entertainment across New Mexico. This year, 55 categories will be honored, including the Icon Award (more...)
AMP Concerts: Flor de Toloache
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Bank of America Theatre 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm AMP Concerts presents Flor de Toloache. Latin Grammy® winning, New York-based, all-female ensemble Flor de Toloache continue to win the hearts of both progressive and traditional mariachi music fans alike through their distinct artistic vision and sophisticated, enlightened interpretation of traditional mariachi instruments. The female quartet’s diverse ethnicities and musical backgrounds have also transcended culture and gender by forging new paths. Catch Flor de Toloache in Albuquerque before they head up to Taos for She Rises III! $24, $34, & $44, discounts for kids 12 (more...)
On Point Dance Studio: Moonwalk Magic
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM6:00 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre On Point Dance Studio presents Moonwalk Magic, which includes performances from our mini-3-year-old dancers all the way through our high school dancers. We will be showcasing different genres of dance, including Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Folklorico, Contemporary and Tumbling. Our amazing competitive teams will be making an appearance, and the teachers will also be celebrating the best of Michael Jackson and his music! We’ll be Thrilled to have you join us. $25, $30 & $35 On Point Dance Company’s production of Moonwalk (more...)
Zeitgeist Dance Theatre: Lineage
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:00 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre Join Santa Fe’s own Zeitgeist Dance Theatre — one of New Mexico’s most compelling companies — for an electrifying evening of world-class contemporary dance. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre is proudly joined for the evening by the New Century Dance Project Contemporary Ensemble. Five original works by acclaimed choreographers Francisco Gella, Yusha-Marie Sorzano, Noelle Keyser, Joshua Whitehead, and Rhaine Marquardt come to life with over 70 exceptional dancers from around the world commanding the stage. The evening’s centerpiece honors Santa Fe’s 20th year as a UNESCO Creative (more...)
Sandia Performing Arts: Anonymously
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Wells Fargo Auditorium 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NMAugust 15-17, 22-24 & 29-31, 2025 7:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays, 2:00 pm Sundays Sandia Performing Arts Company and the National Hispanic Cultural Center presents Anonymously, a borderline comedic melodramatic farce. Our story focuses on a butch Hispanic female who has a soft spot for a co-worker but doesn’t want him to get the wrong idea, so she sends flowers to him anonymously. Some people will go to great lengths to find out who sent those flowers. Before you know it, everyone wants to know. While examining (more...)
In Rhythm Fest: A New Mexico Community Event
NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am Start on both days In Rhythm Fest: A New Mexico Community Event is two unforgettable days of dance workshops led by top local and international instructors, offering 30 diverse classes in styles like Cuban Salsa (Casino & Rueda), Salsa on 1 & 2, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Latin Hip Hop, Samba, and more including a special kids class! From body movement to musicality and Guaguancó, there's something for everyone. More individual events yet to be announced. Stay tuned! And when the sun (more...)
Noche de Familia: Noche de Curanderismo & Bless Me, Ultima
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Bank of America Theatre 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM4:00 pm Limpia Workshop 6:30 pm Film Screening: Bless Me, Ultima New Mexico Gas Company presents Noche de Familia: Noche de Curanderismo, consisting of a limpia workshop and screening of Bless Me, Ultima. Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved and iconic Bless Me, Ultima returns to the NHCC with Carl Franklin’s screen adaptation in partnership with the English department of the University of New Mexico. Bless Me, Ultima is set in the 1940s in rural New Mexico and tells the story of a young boy and the mysterious healer who opens his eyes to (more...)
AMP Concerts: Tab Benoit
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm AMP Concerts presents Tab Benoit. Tab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. $35, $46 & $54 Approximate time of event: 2 hours including intermission. AMP Concert member pre-sale begins (more...)
NHCC Fall Film Series: Las Tres Sisters
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Bank of America Theatre 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM7:00 pm The NHCC Fall Film Series features Hispanic filmmakers that preserve our stories, promote our experiences and advance the vast cultural identity of our gente. This film series kicks off with Las Tres Sisters (2025) on Thursday, Sept. 11. Following in the footsteps of their beloved grandmother, three Mexican-American sisters take an adventure through Mexico to complete a traditional pilgrimage and repair their relationship (IMDB). Las Tres Sisters has received recognition for its story and impact, specifically within the Latino film community. It has been nominated for Best (more...)