6:00 to 7:00 pm Head to the NHCC Visual Art Museum for a conversation a Lecture and Q&A with Bernadine Hernández, associate professor in the Department of English at the University of New Mexico. She will be introduced by Ray Hernández-Durán, co-curator of the NHCC art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano […]
NOTE: This event has been cancelled for the month of December. We apologize for the inconvenience. 10:00 am – 11:00 am NHCC | Torreon/ Welcome Center Vamos to the National Hispanic Cultural Center on the first Saturday of the month for vibrant monthly family workshops that provide immersive experiences exploring Visual Arts, Performing Arts and […]
5:30 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration offers an immersive cultural experience grounded in New Mexico’s lively luminaria vs. farolito debate. On December 14, enjoy music, biscochitos, a holiday mercado with local vendors, Matachines dance performances, holiday lights, and more as we celebrate the holiday season! This year’s celebration will begin […]
Sunday, February 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us as we say goodbye to the art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico with a reception and catalog release. Meet with the Co-Curators, Catalog Contributors, and UNM Press Representatives, including Ray Hernández-Durán, Irene Vásquez, Howard Griego, Sonja Elena Gandert, […]
2:00 - 4:00 pm NHCC | Salón Ortega Preserve your family history in the Barelas neighborhood! Bring photos of your families, homes, Barelas street scenes, Barelas events, or storefronts to scan or add to the NHCC Archive and get tips on how to preserve your family treasures. Bring your original copies of the photos with […]
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:00 pm The NHCC invites lovers of literature, folks who love to read, and those who enjoy talking about the history and the vast 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 Room. For the month […]
Thursday, February 26, 2026 4:45 pm The NHCC, Metamorfosis Documentation Project (MDP), and the Consulate of Mexico invite visitors to a screening of the documentary Nan Marie Naaxh, which describes the process of making ceremonial chocolate and its history in Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. The film was produced by MDP in collaboration with the Teotitlán […]
Friday, March 6, 2026 10:00 am – noon Denver-based artist Yvonne Vanessa Zamora will lead a hands-on Colcha embroidery workshop. She has taught a variety of workshops on the history and traditions of Colcha embroidery. Most recently at The Museum of International Folk Art, the Chimayo Museum and Museo de las Americas in Denver, Colorado. […]
Saturday, March 7, 2027 10:00 am – 12:00 pm NHCC | Domenici Education Building Join us for a joyful, all-ages introduction to Ballet Folklórico! This family-friendly workshop invites participants of every generation to explore the vibrant rhythms, colorful traditions, and cultural stories of Mexico through dance. Led by experienced instructors, from Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana, […]
Sunday, March 15, 2026 10:00 am: Laying of the Tlalmanalli 12:00 pm: Danza NHCC Plaza Mayor Xiwitl Ze Tochtli Año Uno Conejo Year One Rabbit Join us for Yankwik Xiwitl or Mexika/Aztec New Year on the NHCC’s Plaza Mayor. The free public event, ushering in the year Matlaktli yei Kalli/ Trece Casa/Thirteen House features fire […]
