Community Calendar

Join the University of New Mexico’s Lobo Aquathlon weekend, April 18–19, 2026, based at Johnson Field on UNM’s campus. This year’s event is an Aquathlon due to campus construction, and the races will follow a “reverse” format: run first, then swim. Kids Aquathlon (ages 1–15) takes place Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m., and the Adult Aquathlon takes place Sunday, April 19 at 8:00 a.m. The adult course includes a 2-mile run around UNM (Redondo area) and a 400m swim in the UNM Seidler Natatorium. Expect a fun, supportive race atmosphere with finisher medals for all participants and age group awards. Proceeds support UNM HESS youth programming and graduate student travel.

New Mexico Roots Music Summit – April 19 in Santa Fe

The New Mexico Roots Music Summit will take place Saturday, April 19 at 9:00 a.m. at Queen Bee Music Association in Santa Fe. The event features panels and discussions for independent musicians on topics including touring, songwriting, and career development, along with a community lunch (included in ticket price.)

The day concludes with a public open mic at 3:00 p.m. at El Rey Court, featuring performances by summit participants that the public is welcome to attend.

More information: swrfolkalliance.org

On Wednesday, April 15, join the New Mexico Bach Society at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation for a program full of selected arias and sinfonias from Bach’s cantatas, oratorios, passions, and instrumental repertoire, including the first movement of his Concerto for Oboe in A Major. Audiences will also help welcome in the spring season with Antonio Vivaldi’s ever familiar, The Four Seasons.

Admission ranges in price from $24 to $68. Tickets are available for purchase online at nmpas.org/tickets or by calling Hold My Ticket at 877-466-3404. Tickets may also be purchased at the door with cash or check.

Almost Adults Productions based in Santa Fe, NM will present People Have the Power 2.0, a short play program inspired by the Patti Smith/Fred Smith song April 11th and 18th at 7:30 pm and April 12th and 19th at 2 pm. This 90-minute program of 7 short plays is about social activists making a difference in their communities and therefore the world at large, told with irreverence, humor, drama, and pathos.  Topics include labor, immigration, disability justice, LGBTQIA rights, and mental health.

Program is as follows: Two People From Verona by Domenick Scudera (PA) The Woman at the Gate by Matt Herman (AZ), Open House by Ajitha Reddy, Heartworm by Robert LeBlanc (MA), Dig by Raul Garza (NM), The Good Father by Dave Carley (Canada) and Are There Still Sandwiches? by Jacqueline Reingold (NY). Reingold is a celebrated playwright and writer for television having co-created shows such as In Treatment and The Good Fight.

Featuring Natalie Bovis, Isabel Contreas, Cindy Coulter, Evan Galpert, David Jondreau, Abram Klaassen, Aaron Leventman, Marguerite Louise Scott, and Giacomo Zafarano, Directed by Paul Kerrigan, Monique Lacoste, Holly Lovejoy, Gabrielle Maisels, and Nick Stofocik.

Celebrate 4/20 at High Desert Haze, a psychedelic DJ set from Future Babel on the Tumbleroot patio. Expect deep reggae cuts, stoner hip-hop, and trippy electronic grooves—perfect for a laid-back sunset session in the high desert. Come early for this FREE outdoor set, then head inside for the 7:30 PM Cydeways show (ticketed).

Santa Fe Community College’s Library and Creative Writing program present the free online Spring 2026 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) Series beginning Feb. 18 led by esteemed authors. Each author will read at an introductory session. In a follow-up Zoom meeting the author will engage the participants in a writing exercise/creative session.

Register once at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFCCWriGenSpring26 for all sessions.

The sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and will feature these writers: Jamie Figueroa (Feb. 18 reading; Feb. 25 creative session), Swati Avasthi (March 18 reading; March 25 creative session) and Ramona Emerson (Apr. 22 reading; Apr. 29 creative session). At the end of the semester participants will have an opportunity to share their work during the final Zoom session on May 6. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of each event.

Local indie rockers release their first album, "Royalty Free" and are thrilled to showcase their material live at the Marigold Room on April 24 @ 7:00. Opener: Sam Jones Trio. Come say hello! Free show!

Join the Student Parent Success program for family story time in the Library Family Study Room.
Third Saturday of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Upcoming dates
February 21, March 21, and April 18

Braver Angels, an organization committed to bringing together people on opposing sides of an issue to discuss differences in a civil and non-judgmental way, will be holding a debate on Saturday, April 25, at Santa Fe Community college, West Wing, Rm 212. The topic: Artificial Intelligence; the resolution: Artificial Intelligence will strengthen human progress. Braver Angels debates do not declare a winner at the conclusion. Rather, we focus on giving voice to all sides of an issue to broaden our knowledge and increase our understanding. Also, you don’t have to be an expert to participate. We welcome any and all opinions.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Big Sing: 3:00–5:00 PM
Ever belt out your favorite song in the car and think, “I wish I could do this with other people,”? Here’s your chance! Special guest Moira Smiley, a GRAMMY®-nominated singer, composer, and educator, will lead us through an afternoon of music-making that’s as fun as it is freeing.Think of this event as a musical gathering place where everyone is welcome and no preparation is required. Moira will guide you through simple vocal warmups that feel like games, folk songs that’ll get stuck in your head (in the best way), and gorgeous harmonies that you’ll help create. With a string quartet of New Mexico musicians adding their magic to the mix, you’ll be amazed at the sound we can all create.
All ages, all levels, all voices are welcome. That includes yours! Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Seating will be available for all, with occasional invitations to stand as songs come together.

Join us for our biggest community singing event yet!

Moira Smiley & Quartet in Concert: The Rhizome Project
7:00 PM
Moira returns to the stage with four of the finest local string players for a one-night-only performance of “chamber-folk” music, featuring songs from her latest album The Rhizome Project.

“The Rhizome Project celebrates all the powerful ways we are connected, though, like the rhizome roots, those connections may be hidden or forgotten.” – Moira Smiley

Whether you prefer classical chamber music or indie folk tunes, whether you prefer to sit back and enjoy listening or join in the musical fun, this concert is for you!