• Film: Crimen Ferpecto/The Perfect Crime

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    7 pm An ambitious, womanizing salesman’s desire for a “perfect life” is derailed when a competition for a promotion devolves into murder, blackmail, surrealistic plot twists, and the realization that there is no such thing as the “perfect crime.” Presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes as part of the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series. 2004; directed by Álex de la Iglesia; Spanish with English subtitles; 105 minutes; not rated. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

  • Siembra, Latino Theatre Season: Los Bufones

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

    7:30 pm—Friday and Saturday 2 pm—Sunday A world premiere based on Velázquez’ mesmerizing paintings of jesters and dwarfs at the court of Philip IV of Spain, Los Bufones brings to life these fascinating individuals—comedians and outcasts, confidantes and spies—in a richly melodic new theatre piece, sung in Spanish with English supertitles. For the King’s Bufones, who are both adored and hated in the world of the court, each day is a striving for balance in a web of intrigues and ambitions. In musical solos and ensembles, they reveal (more...)

  • AMP Concerts Presents David Bromberg (Rental)

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

    7:30 pm David Bromberg is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. An eclectic artist, he plays bluegrass, blues, folk, jazz, country and western, and rock and roll equally well. He is known for his quirky, humorous lyrics and his ability to play rhythm and lead guitar at the same time. Bromberg has played with many famous musicians, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Jorma Kaukonen, Jerry Garcia, Rusty Evans (The Deep), and Bob Dylan. He co-wrote the song "The Holdup" with former Beatle George Harrison, who played (more...)

  • Film: Tristana

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    7 pm A young woman, orphaned by the death of her mother, is seduced by the older man to whose guardianship she is entrusted. When she leaves him for a young artist, and eventually returns to him following the amputation of her leg, the film becomes a haunting study of a human relationship in which the power changes hands, a lifelong theme of the famed Spanish director. Presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes as part of the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series. 1970; directed by Luis (more...)

  • Siembra, Latino Theatre Season: Río del Corazón: The Magic of Tony Mares, featuring Lola’s Last Dance

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    7:30 pm—Friday-Saturday 2 pm—Sunday Río del Corazón: The Magic of Tony Mares, a tribute to the late Ernesto Antonio “Tony” Mares of Albuquerque, includes a performance of his play Lola’s Last Dance, as well as dramatic readings of poems selected from his books. Born in 1938 in Albuquerque’s Old Town, E.A. “Tony” Mares was a poet, actor, playwright, historian, professor, translator, and activist. He taught history, Spanish, creative writing, and American literature at Colorado College, the University of New Mexico, the University of Arkansas, New Mexico Highlands University, the University of North (more...)

  • ¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour: Valentines with Nick Abdalla

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

    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm On the first Thursday of the month, the National Hispanic Cultural Center invites adults for artistic fun. Snacks and refreshments, as well as beer and wine are for sale from Pop Fizz to fuel your creative juices. This month, artist Nick Abdalla will guide a project inspired by love! Nick and his wife have been exchanging found-object sculptural Valentines for over 30 years and their creative expressions of amor will serve as inspiration for this month’s Happy Arte Hour. Please pre-register using (more...)

  • Film: Biutiful

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    7 pm Uxbal, a man on the wrong side of the law, struggles to provide for his children on the dangerous streets of Barcelona, as well as to do some modest good in his corrupt and compromised world. As fate closes in on him, Uxbal learns to accept the realities of life, whether bright, bad…or “biutiful.” Presented as part of the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series. 2010; directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu; Spanish with English subtitles; 148 minutes; rated R. Free ticketed event; tickets available (more...)

  • Albuquerque Latin Valentine Love Fest

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

    7 pm to 12 pm Whether You are a Couple, Single or a Student, Valentine’s Was Made For Salsa! Join us Tuesday, Feb 14th, 2017. Enter the magical Valentine's atmosphere with live music from the 3 piece ensemble, Empire Strings and enjoy live salsa by Ivon Ulibarri & Cafe Mocha throughout the night! There will be plenty of dance performances, dessert, drink & fun for dancers and spectators alike. We'll be celebrating Valentine's in the Grand Ballroom at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. For (more...)

  • Film: No eres tú, soy yo

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    7 pm Lovelorn Javier goes to extraordinary lengths to recover from his broken marriage. When his self-confidence takes a serious hit and his psychoanalyst offers little helpful advice, he sinks into a deep depression and seeks solace in the arms of his many ex-girlfriends. Presented as part of the Bank of America Free Thursday Film Series. 2010; directed by Alejandro Springall; Spanish with English subtitles; 101 minutes; rated PG-13. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before show

  • ¡Salud y Sabor!: Brasil

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

    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Salud y Sabor, a partnership between the Agri-cultura Network, Street Food Institute, and the NHCC, is a free evening of food, art, and entertainment aimed at providing families with an opportunity to connect around nutrition, cooking, healthy lifestyles, and culture. Once a month, community members gather for cooking demonstrations using fresh, locally grown ingredients, as well as fun art activities for kids and adults, health screenings, and live entertainment. An emphasis is placed on exploring traditional Hispanic dishes, providing basic information/free screenings from (more...)