• AMP Concerts Presents Rhiannon Giddens (Rental)

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

    7:30 pm Singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens is the co-founder of the Grammy award-winning string band Carolina Chocolate Drops, in which she also plays banjo and fiddle. She began gaining recognition as a solo artist when she stole the show at the T Bone Burnett–produced Another Day, Another Time concert at New York City’s Town Hall in 2013. The elegant bearing, prodigious voice, and fierce spirit that brought the audience to its feet that night is also abundantly evident on Giddens’ critically acclaimed solo debut, the Grammy-nominated album Tomorrow (more...)

  • Alice King Community School: Talent Extravaganza (Rental)

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

    4:30 pm Alice King Community School presents Talent Extravaganza, its end-of-the-year school talent show showcasing kindergarten through seventh grade students in dancing, singing, instrumental, comedy, and other talent performances. $3 The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the (more...)

  • New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra Presents BACH, JUST BACH! (Rental)

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

    2 pm The New Mexico Philharmonic presents Bach, Just Bach! One of America’s most outstanding pianists—Katie Mahan—joins the New Mexico Philharmonic for an afternoon of nothing but Bach! Maestro William Intriligator of the Cheyenne Symphony called Mahan a “musician whose performances are both elegant and thoughtful, stylish and deep.” Sit back and savor four Bach concertos in one afternoon—including Brandenburg Concertos No. 1 and No. 3. $24, $35, $46, $68 David Felberg, conductor Katie Mahan, piano Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 Bach: Keyboard Concerto in A Major (more...)

  • Festival Flamenco Internacional: Compañía Marco Flores, Entrar al Juego

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

    8 pm Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque presents Compañía Marco Flores in Entrar al Juego. In this contemporary and very theatrical production, Flores manipulates space and experiments with time—slowing it down, speeding it up, and changing its direction to open up a temporary timeline from another world and trap people and objects in an alternative dimension. Flores’ first large-scale choreographic work, DeFlamencas, explored the female universe; his second creation, Tránsito, reflected his interest in looking within. Subsequently, he examined men’s actions and relationships in Laberíntica. With this (more...)

  • Jugamos Juntos: Cantando la Cultura

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

    10:30 am to 12 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center is pleased to offer free children’s programming during the summer. During June, July, and the first Saturday in August, families will be able to come to the Center on Saturday mornings for hands-on art activities, bilingual sing-alongs, outdoor activities in the Bosque and to explore the science of cooking on a rotating basis. On the second Saturday of each month, Cantando la Cultura will provide participants with the opportunity to learn and sing along with traditional songs (more...)

  • Festival Flamenco Internacional: New Mexico True Closing Celebration

    4 pm to 7 pm Join us for the New Mexico True Closing Celebration for Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque 2017. The closing celebration for the festival’s 30th year, sponsored by the National Institute of Flamenco, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New Mexico Tourism Department, will feature an exciting and diverse showcase of national and international flamenco student groups. Festivities including live performances, a beer garden, food trucks, and activities for the kids will begin at 4 pm (more...)

  • Festival Flamenco Internacional: The After Party

    10 pm to 1 am Join us for Festival Flamenco: The After Party to close out Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque’s 30th year! After our final show, we will be having a party on the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Plaza Mayor, featuring the band Son Como Son. Food trucks and a beer garden will be on-site, so come dance the night away with us! For updates, join our Facebook event HERE: Free public event

  • Remember the Time Allstar Friends Dance and Concert

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

    7 pm It’s that time again! The Barelas Coffee House and the National Hispanic Cultural Center present the second annual Remember the Time Allstar Friends Dance and Concert. Get ready to enjoy music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s performed by some of Albuquerque's favorite entertainers. We'll have you dancing, singing, and reminiscing through the entire show! Vocalists include Eva Torrez, Christine V, Louie “Smoothie” Soto, Ron “Wolfie” Garcia, Ray Lucero, Teri Q, Loren “Lolo” Lujan, and Mico Gutierrez, with musicians Pete Gabaldon, Ray Avila, Benito (more...)

  • Festival Chispa Presents: Gaby Moreno & Las Cafeteras

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

    8 pm Festival Chispa, a celebration of New Latin music in partnership with Avokado Artists, presents Latin Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno and the incredible L.A.-based Latin alternative band Las Cafeteras. Born and raised in Guatemala, singer/songwriter Gaby Moreno was captivated in her youth by the sounds of the blues, soul, and jazz, and now calls Los Angeles home. Mixing English and Spanish vocals in elegant harmonies, she was awarded the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist in 2013. Her albums include Still the Unknown (2008), Illustrated (more...)

  • La Pasión de Mariachi: Salute to Mariachi History and Excellence

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

    6 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) La Pasión de Mariachi is a celebration of the art form of mariachi. The purpose is to create greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of traditional and authentic mariachi music by providing insights into the music, band member make-up, and instruments. Mariachi groups, like orchestras, are typically comprised of 18 to 20 members; many of the instruments, such as the guitarrón, are unique to this form of music. Performances will demonstrate various styles within the genre, including son, huapango, and ranchera. (more...)