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This is an exhibition 7 years in the making that features a group of New Mexican artists who were among the earliest generation of Chicana and Chicano activists in the state. All 6 artists, 3 men and 3 women, were students at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) in Las Vegas in the early 1970s when […] 
For a list and quick access to events here at the NHCC click here to see a calendar view of all the events listed below: Click Here for National Hispanic Culture Center Events Here. 
To celebrate the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 25th birthday, we explore artworks created by the artists who spend their days (and nights) keeping the Center going. What We Bring to the Table will be on view in the NHCC Visual Art Museum Community Gallery beginning September 5th. Featured Artworks by: Adri De La Cruz, Visual Arts […] 
10:00 am – 8:00 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center Campus Enjoy the Albuquerque Folk Festival this year! Kids under 18 & seniors 85+ enter for free at the gate, day of festival. The Albuquerque Folk Festival offers over 100 events including 5 performance areas, 6 music and dance workshop venues, 3 Jam venues, a musical instrument […] |
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6:00 – 8:00 pm NHCC | Pete V. Domenici Education Building NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting. This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or a place to come solo and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Drinks and snacks will be available to […] 
6:30 pm NHCC | Salón Ortega Join us for a two-day reading and workshop event featuring author Yolanda Nava, in celebration of her book Through The Dark. Through the Dark tells the remarkable true story of Nava's fight with a mysterious illness that nearly claimed her life – eventually diagnosed as a rare autoimmune disease. Inspiring, uplifting, and […] |
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10:00 am – 12:00 pm NHCC | Domenici Education Building Experience the joy and energy of African dance in this special introductory class with guest artist Malé Fainké at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Saturday, October 4, from 10am–12pm. Open to all ages and abilities, the workshop highlights the deep African influence on Hispanic […]
10:00 am NHCC | Salón Ortega Head back to the Center on Oct. 4 for the second half of our two-day reading and workshop event featuring author Yolanda Nava, in celebration of her book Through The Dark. Through the Dark tells the remarkable true story of Nava's fight with a mysterious illness that nearly claimed her […] |
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10:00 am to 4:00 pm The Art Museum presents multiple exhibitions in its three gallery spaces each year and welcomes visitors of all ages. Our three galleries showcase artworks from a range of media that focus on diverse subject matter and examine identity and culture. On the first Sunday of every month, the Visual Arts […]
2:00 to 4:00 pm Head to the NHCC Visual Art Museum for a Gallery Tour led by Juanita J. Lavadie and Ignacio “Nacho” Jaramillo, two of the artists featured in the NHCC art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico. Free Community Event. Please register using the link below. About the […] 
2:00 pm New Mexico Philharmonic presents Schubert’s Tragic Symphony Francois Lopez-Ferrer, conductor Ella Tasker violin Sean Choi piano Mozart Overture to Don Giovanni Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: I. Allegro Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo-Vivace Schubert Symphony No. 4 in c minor, “Tragic” Step into the heart of musical drama […] |
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7:00 pm, doors at 6:00 pm Launchpad Presents Michael Schenker, with special guest Armored Saint. Michael Schenker is a German guitarist. He played in the rock band UFO and leads the Michael Schenker Group (MSG). He was an early member of the hard rock band Scorpions, a band co-founded by his elder brother Rudolf Schenker. In the mid-1970s, Schenker joined UFO, playing […] 
5:00 – 7:00 pm NHCC | HLA Conference Room Stitch socially with us on the second Wednesday of the month! Bring whatever knitting, crocheting, weaving, or cross stitch, or fiber art projects you’re working on, and join the conversation with your fellow crafters for an informal craft get-together. If you would like to learn the basics […] 
Oct. 10-11: 7:30 pm Friday, 2:00 pm Saturday Oct. 17-19: 7:30 pm Friday, 2:00 & 7:30 pm Saturday, 2:00 pm Sunday Oct. 25: 7:30 pm Join us 7:30 pm Thursday, October 8 for Cebollas' special preview/community night NHCC | Wells Fargo Auditorium The Vortex Theatre invite you to a crazy and funny play. Leonard Madrid’s […] |
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7:00 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 continues with I Dream in Another Language (2017) on Thursday, Oct. 9. A millenary language agonizes: Its last two speakers, Evaristo and Isauro (70's) had a […] 
Oct. 11-12: 7:30 pm Saturday, 2:00 pm Sunday Oct. 19: 7:30 pm Sunday Oct. 26: 2:00 pm Sunday 7:30 pm Thursday, October 9 for Chimichangas & Zoloft’s special preview/community night NHCC | Wells Fargo Auditorium The Vortex Theatre presents Chimichangas & Zoloft. Fernanda Coppel’s written comedy, Chimichangas & Zoloft, directed by Miguel Martinez, examines the […] |
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6:00 pm – 10:00 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center | Bank of America Theatre Fright Night, Horror Event presented by Books on the Bosque. Meet bestselling authors Brian Asman, Nat Cassidy, Clay McLeod Chapman, Ramona Emerson, Philip Fracassi, Jennifer Givhan, T. Kingfisher, C.J. Leede, and Keith Rosson in conversation with Jeff C. Carter of the We […] |
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11:00 am In addition to our regularly scheduled Thursday and Friday Torreón Tours, the National Hispanic Cultural Center now has a newly added Saturday Tour on the second Saturday of every month. This is a guided tour of the Mundos de Mestizaje fresco created by artist Frederico Vigil, located in the Torreón on the NHCC Campus, depicting thousands […] 
10:30 – 12:00 pm NHCC | Dominici Education Building / Rooms 122-124 The Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico welcomes Retired New Mexico Army National Guard Brigadier General Jack R. Fox for our October HGRC Speaker Series. General Fox will lead a discussion on “The Rough Riders of New Mexico,” a nickname given to the […] |
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8:00 pm Luz Skylarker: 8:00 - 9:30 pm Glass Spells: 9:30 - 11:00 pm This is a limited capacity event, register soon to secure your spot! Attendance will be capped at 300 people. 250 people allowed on stage at a given time. Stage access available on a first-come, first-serve basis. ADA accommodations available upon request. Join us […] |
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10:00 am NHCC | Pete V. Domenici Education Building Arte para chiquitos is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC Visual Art Museum, Roy E. Disney Center […] |
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3:00 – 6:30 pm 2:30 pm Check-in opens to pre-registered attendees NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theater The Roadrunner Technology Forum, hosted by Roadrunner Venture Studios, is the leading deep tech conference in the Southwest, shining a light on New Mexico as the nation’s next great tech hub. We are bringing together leaders from industry, government, […] |
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1:00 pm – 6:00 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre Experience the excitement of world-class piano competition up close! Join us for the Semifinal Round of the Olga Kern International Piano Competition, where rising-star pianists collaborate with the renowned Dali Quartet in a thrilling afternoon of chamber music. Each contestant will perform one of the […] |
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4:00 pm – 9:00 pm 4:00 pm: Event begins 5:00 pm: Disney*Pixar’s Coco at the Bank of America Theatre The whole family is invited to a night to experience the traditions of Latin America ahead of the Día de Los Muertos holiday. Take the opportunity to experience some movie magic by being transported to the […] 
3:00 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre The acclaimed DALI Quartet, known for its passionate blend of Latin American, Classical, and Romantic repertoire—presents an afternoon of masterful chamber music. The program features Beethoven’s luminous String Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5, and his intense and introspective “Serioso” Quartet, Op. 95. Also featured are Piazzola's […] 
10:00 am – 4:00 pm NHCC | Domenici Education Building, Grand Hall This year we celebrate eight years of the annual Women’s Art Show. This year’s art show will showcase 65 female artists from elementary students to several of New Mexico’s talented women artists. You’ll be able to find beautiful, handcrafted gifts ranging from jewelry to […] |
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2:00 pm New Mexico Philharmonic presents Olga Kern International Piano Competition Finals Nimrod David Pfeffer, Conductor Roberto Minczuk, Music Director Join us for a thrilling afternoon of music and discovery as emerging pianists from around the globe take the stage for the final round of the prestigious Olga Kern International Piano Competition. Music Director Roberto […] |
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10:00 am NHCC | HLA Library Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to NHCC Librarian Amy Padilla at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov or the NHCC HLA […] |
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6:00 pm – 7:30 pm NHCC | HLA Conference Room The NHCC invites lovers of literature, folks who love to read, and those who enjoy talking about the history and vast the array of identities that contribute to Latinidad/Hispanidad to join us! We will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Center’s HLA Conference […] |
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Join us on Saturday, October 25th to celebrate 25 years of art, community, and culture at the National Hispanic Cultural Center! 25th Anniversary Torreón Tours October 25, 2025 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm NHCC | NM Mutual Welcome Center This is a free community event with limited availability. Please let us […] 
6:00 pm NHCC Campus Cap off the evening with a headlining performance from the award-winning Latin band Nosotros! Enjoy a free performance from one of the most recognizable and original Latin bands in the Southwest United States. Award-winning ensemble Nosotros began as a guitar trio in Las Cruces in 1994. Now an eight-member band, they […]
11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, & 2:00 pm NHCC | NM Mutual Welcome Center In celebration of the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 25th Anniversary we have an afternoon of Torreón Tours. Please join us for four guided tours throughout the afternoon starting at 11:00 am. A Vision of History through Fresco… Mundos de Mestizaje by […]
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm NHCC | Educational building Throughout the event, enjoy fun for all ages with activities like dance performances. On stage recitals by children, teens and professionals. Featuring our friends and partners at the National Institute of Flamenco. Join us for a special day for the whole family. Contribute to our community […] |
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October 26, 29, 31 & November 2, 2025 2:00 pm Sundays, 7:30 pm Wednesday & Friday NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre Music / Nicolás Lell Benavides Libretto / Marella Martin Koch 1968. The Delano grape strike is dragging into its third year. Farmworkers in California are building solidarity that transcends race and language. Bobby Kennedy […] |
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October 28, 30 & November 1, 2025 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, & 3:00 pm Saturday NHCC | Visual Art Museum Have you ever strolled through the NHCC Visual Art Museum and found yourself wondering about the rest of the art collection? Now’s your […] |
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7:00 pm NHCC | Bank of America Theatre Experience the vibrant sounds of the Southwest Borderlands! Join Las Flores del Valle—Carol Vigil & Leila Flores—with special guests George Saenz (accordion), Joshua Castillo (percussion), and Ricardo García (guitar) for an unforgettable night of rancheras, norteñas, and a touch of country with a Southwestern flair. From heartfelt […] |
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11:00 am NHCC | Domenici Education Building Join us for a special day for the whole family commemorating Día de Muertos traditions. Contribute to our community ofrenda and view ofrendas created by local schools and community organizations. Decorate sugar skulls, craft paper flowers, enjoy face-painting, and sample Pan de Muerto. Visitors can also enjoy food […] 
1:00 pm NHCC | Bank of America Theatre WORLD PREMIERE On this special weekend, when we honor all saints and all souls, we are excited to launch this magnificent project focused on Indigenous slavery — a history and legacy centering creativity, consciousness, and community. Join us for an afternoon of reflection, dialogue, and celebration featuring […] |
