• Film: The Milagro Beanfield War

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    7 pm When Joe Mondragón, an impoverished farmer in Milagro, NM, diverts water from the future site of a large, and lucrative, resort development to irrigate his small bean field, he sets off a chain reaction that threatens to erupt into a small war in this comedy of everyday people caught up in extraordinary circumstances. Presented as part of the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series. 1988; directed by Robert Redford; English; 118 minutes; rated R. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

  • Film: Watermark

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    7 pm A visually stunning look at the relationship between humankind and water brings together diverse stories from around the globe to examine how the liquid shapes people’s lives—how we are drawn to it, what we learn from it, how we use it, and the impact of that use on this precious resource. Presented as part of the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series. 2013; directed by Jennifer Baichwal  & Edward Burtynsky; English; 90 minutes; rated PG. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

  • A Night with Elvis Starring Lonnie Yanes (Rental)

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7:30 pm Lonnie Yanes has been performing as Elvis for over 20 years, and was voted Best Elvis Impersonator three times. Lonnie and his 11- to 16-piece band will sing some of the best songs Elvis ever recorded or sang on stage. The concert will also feature Twist and Shout, a Beatles tribute band singing the songs that made the Beatles famous. Don't miss a great concert and a fantastic evening of rock and roll—we’ll see you there! Pre-show, $27, $32, $37, $47 w/ $5 off for (more...)

  • Film: Un Quijote sin mancha

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    7 pm Beloved Mexican comic Cantinflas (Mario Moreno) portrays a young lawyer who dedicates himself to resolving the problems of the less fortunate. The title is a play on words deriving from his old professor’s description of him as “un hombre puro, y sin mancha” (a pure man, without stain)—qualities he is perceived to share with Cervantes’ Don Quixote de la Mancha (referring, in this case, to the region of Spain in which Don Quixote lives). Presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes as part of the Bank (more...)

  • Opening Reception: Outstanding in His Field: San Ysidro—Patron Saint of Farmers

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    6 pm to 8 pm Each spring, New Mexico communities celebrate San Ysidro (aka San Isidro or Saint Isidore) the patron saint of farmers, gardeners, and workers. San Ysidro blesses the fields, brings rain and discourages drought, and assures a healthy growing season for local crops such as chile, beans, corn and squash. The exhibition highlights contemporary and traditional depictions of this adored saint through approximately 65 art works by artists of all ages. New Mexican artist revere San Ysidro and a unique sense of place is (more...)

  • Film: Trash

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    7 pm When three young catadores—boys picking trash in the slums of Rio de Janeiro—find a wallet in the daily detritus of their local dump, they little imagine that their lives are about to change forever. But when the police show up, offering a handsome reward for the wallet’s return, the boys realize that what they’ve found must be important. Presented as part of the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series. 2015; directed by Stephen Daldry; Portuguese with English subtitles; 114 minutes; rated R. Free ticketed (more...)

  • REZILIENCE Indigenous Arts Experience: VOICE Concert

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7 pm An all-ages event, VOICE is a night of vibrant contemporary and traditional indigenous musical performances. This second annual event, hosted by hip hop artist Def-I, features multiple genres celebrating our resilience as Indigenous Peoples, and showcases the talents of artists Shining Soul (hip hop), Lindy Vision (alternative), Leela Gilday (acoustic rock), Raye Zaragoza (acoustic rock), and Ranata Yazzie (piano/Navajo songs). The three-and-a-half-hour concert continues the work of REZILIENCE to serve as the premiere platform for resilient indigenous artists to share their “voice” to promote positivity, (more...)

  • Todrick Hall presents Straight Outta Oz (Rental)

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7:30 pm VIP Emerald City Tickets include a post-show meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Todrick Hall and an autographed poster. Todrick Hall is a multi-hyphenate content creator with a dedicated social media following who writes, directs, acts, and sings. He’s known for his original musicals such as Cinderoncé, The Wizard of Ahhhs, and, most recently, the visual album and accompanying touring show Straight Outta Oz. In Straight Outta Oz, which features over 20 original songs, Hall brings this American classic to life as you've never seen it (more...)

  • ¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm UPDATE: Because of unexpected demand for this event and limited supplies, we have to close registration and cannot accept any additional participants. Please consider joining us for the next Happy Arte Hour on June 1. On the first Thursday of the month, NHCC invites adults for artistic fun in a relaxed social setting, which includes snacks, refreshments, and beer & wine for sale from Pop Fizz.  This is a great opportunity for friends to hang out, a unique date night option, or (more...)

  • Film: Cinco de Mayo: La batalla

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    7 pm Cinco de Mayo: La batalla is the story of the 1862 Battle of Puebla, the most important battle in Mexican history. Defending the city of Puebla, the army of General Ignacio Zaragoza, numbering around 2,000 men, won an unlikely victory against a supposedly unbeatable French army of over 6,000—at that time the world’s largest and most powerful army. French forces were withdrawn from the country six years later; the legendary battle for freedom and for Mexico is celebrated to this day. Presented as part of (more...)