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Event

Scorpio Cosplay Night

El Rey Theater · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Gonzo Opera presents CYBERMOM: MEET THE PERFECT PARENT

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · Through Nov 15

Music

Violet Grohl Be Sweet To Me Tour

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Event

Scorpio Cosplay Night

El Rey Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

Strange Mix featuring DJ Brad Cole

Moonlight Lounge · 8:00 PM

Event

Unity in Rhythm: A Drum Circle Event by Drum Unity

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 2:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 13
Music

INOHA This Might Be Useful Tour

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Locked Shut, Rust, Music Is The Enemy, Plunge

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

CLARA LA SAN with special guest SAUSHA

El Rey Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

The Amity Affliction, Blessthefall, Orthodox, Buried In Spring

Sunshine Theater · 7:30 PM

From $37.50
Art & museums

Figure Drawing ABQ at FUSION

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 6:00 PM

Music

AJJ w/ Still Years

Sister (bar) · 7:00 PM

From $35.40
Music

Buzzcocks with Grade 2

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Sanctuary Cinema, Explora + W.K. Kellogg Foundation presents Manzanar, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 5:30 PM

Music

Hula Ghost, Crash Bandits, One Hand Loose

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Forbidden Chaos By Design US Tour 2026

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Bodysnatcher, Gideon, Psycho-Frame, Volatile Ways

Sunshine Theater · 7:30 PM

From $35
Theater & dance

The Sound of Music: Youth Edition

KiMo Theatre · 2:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 22
Music

Holy Wave, Queen Serene, The Art Dept., Train Conductor

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Hot Club Time Machine

Sister (bar) · 8:00 PM

Free
Music

Riff Raff Neon Nighthawk Tour

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Thoughts on Bowling, Softly, HummusVacuum, MooseCreek Park

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Story Of The Year, Silverstein, Stand Atlantic, Footballhead

Sunshine Theater · 7:00 PM

From $45.50
Music

Dweezil Zappa

National Hispanic Cultural Center · 8:00 PM

Music

Rising Water Relief: A Benefit Showcase for Families in NM

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

As I Lay Dying, The Curse Within, Atlas//Below

Sunshine Theater · 7:30 PM

From $32
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Brad Cole Millenium Music Video Dance Party

El Rey Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

Sage Cornelius Band, Futilitarian, Thaos Was Right, Humungous Shark

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Apparition: Goth Night featuring DJ Ren, DJ Batboy and DJ Moonside

El Rey Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

Slums of Harvard, NEH, NightTimeDrive

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

AMP Concerts presents Jimi Hendrix Birthday Tribute

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Changing Lanes Documentary Screening and Discussion

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 6:30 PM

Music

Born of Osiris, Miss May I, Convictions, Downswing

Sunshine Theater · 7:30 PM

From $35
Music

Rose Signet, Alt Saus, Youngsville

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Prints * People * Protests Exhibition Opening

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 5:00 PM

Event

How Reklez Stole Christmas

El Rey Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

NMDM's 12th Annual Brutal Christmas Drive

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

AMP Concerts presents Arkansauce

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 7:30 PM

Music

Fragile! This Side Up, Dead Payphones, Threat Level Vampire, Mass Ascension

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Clarion, Mind's Eye, Misfire SD

Sunshine Theater · 7:30 PM

From $30
Comedy

MAGIC GONE WRONG starring LIOZ

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 7:00 PM

Music

Roadside Memorial, Laughing Dog, Intentional Misuse, Smoregasborg

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Guilt Trip, Gates To Hell, Mauled

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Vanilla Pop Albuquerque Holiday Show

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 8:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Rail Yards Market Holiday Market

Rail Yards Market · 10:00 AM

Free
Theater & dance

The Nutcracker

KiMo Theatre · 2:00 PM

4 more dates through Dec 20
Music

Emo Nite

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Kingdom Of Giants, Deadlands, Holy Wars, Night Rider

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Washpot, Feo, Baloney Pony, In Fair Condition

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Save Ferris, Red Light Cameras, Rocksteady Pickups, DJ Rootz Rocka

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

6th Annual Apparition: Krampus Night

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Event

NWA New Mexico: Duke City Championship Wrestling Presents: Holiday Heat

El Rey Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

The Sadder Day After Xmas

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

New Year's Eve Dance Party at Launchpad

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Sandia Soundscapes presents Chris Meyer's Alias Zone + Tony Obr

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 7:00 PM

Music

Escape From The Zoo ABQ, NM

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

An Evening with Keller Williams

KiMo Theatre · 7:30 PM

Festivals & markets

DGM Winter Market 2027 - January

Downtown Growers' Market · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Mar 20
Music

Paradise Blossom

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Koffin Kats, The Last Gang, Starving Wolves

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Leæther Strip, Damascus Knives, Dot.Wall, DJ K.0ss

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Dopethrone, 16, Armed For The Apocalypse, Abscönd

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

DakhaBrakha

KiMo Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Emo Night Karaoke

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Adobe Disco Presents: Rich Medina

Sister (bar) · 8:00 PM

From $19.35
Music

Ballyhoo! We Ride At Dawn Tour

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Jesse Cook

KiMo Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Nervosa, Embryonic Autopsy, Nocturne

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Trio Mandili

KiMo Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Surfer Girl, South Summit, JOBY!

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on drums

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Beast In Black, Gloryhammer

Sunshine Theater · 8:00 PM

From $35
Event

Animal Communication Workshop with Vivian Kallmann

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 2:00 PM

Comedy

David Cross – Fake Joy with Sean Patton

KiMo Theatre · 8:00 PM

Music

Big D & the Kids Table, Hell Beach

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

International Guitar Night

KiMo Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

Powerplant

Sister (bar) · 7:00 PM

From $24.04
Music

The Body & Cel Genesis

Sister (bar) · 7:00 PM

From $26.26
Music

Cloud Nothings

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Eluveitie, NiNi, Illumishade

Sunshine Theater · 8:00 PM

From $35
Music

Nile, Coroner, Syn Absence

Sunshine Theater · 7:30 PM

From $35
Music

Currents: Our Fates Lie In Tandem with Vana, Stick To Your Guns and Dreamwake

El Rey Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

AMP Concerts presents Anthony Gomes

FUSION (The Cell and 708) · 7:30 PM

Music

Pepper, Tunnel Vision

Sunshine Theater · 8:00 PM

From $35
Music

Wild Pink, Truth Club

Launchpad · 7:00 PM

Music

Benise - STRUM!

KiMo Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

The Wailin' Jennys

KiMo Theatre · 7:30 PM

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