• Jenna Shaw at Effex Nightclub

    Effex
    DowntowndanceTickets

    Mr. AfterHours Presents brings DJ Jenna Shaw to Effex for a late-night set that runs from 10 p.m. Saturday well into Sunday morning. Effex has one of the better sound systems on this stretch of Central, and the 360° format means the booth is centered in the room, so there is no bad spot on...

  • Indy 505 Improv Team Night

    Sunshine Theatre
    comedyTickets

    Local independent improv teams get the stage to themselves for a night of short-form and long-form sets at The Box, one of the more serious comedy rooms on Central. The Box rewards audiences who show up curious rather than skeptical, and the indie team format means you're likely to catch something rougher and more interesting...

  • 90s Drag Brunch at Albuquerque Social Club

    Albuquerque Social Club
    Nob Hillcamp & cabaretTickets

    Albuquerque Social Club's monthly drag brunch goes full 90s throwback, with a cast of performers and a catered spread from M'Tucci's Bar Roma running from 5 to 8 p.m. ASC is a members-only LGBTQ bar, but events like this are open to the public through ticketing, so no membership card required at the door. Nob...

  • New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta

    Albuquerque Convention Center
    Downtownall agesTickets

    Three days of live tattooing, artist showcases, ink contests, and music take over the Convention Center on Central, with Sunday July 12th being the closing night session. The Convention Center floor gives artists and spectators room to actually move, which matters more than you'd think when you're watching someone sit for a large piece. Admission...

  • Tablao Flamenco Sunday Matinee

    Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque at Hotel Albuquerque
    all agesTickets

    Three bailaores, a cantaor, and a guitarist perform live flamenco in one of the few dedicated tablao formats in the Southwest, with Carlos Menchaca, Andrea Lozano, and Isabella Nuanez dancing to Vicente Griego's cante and Estevan Pacheco on guitar. The tablao setup puts the performance close and at floor level, which means you feel the...

  • WWE Summer Tour at The Pit

    The Pit
    UNM Areafamily friendlyTickets

    WWE's summer touring show comes to The Pit, the sunken concrete bowl that has hosted everything from Lobos basketball to arena rock and holds around 15,000 people depending on the setup. The sightlines from the upper bowl are genuinely good here, better than most arenas its age, but floor seats sell fast and the Ticketmaster...

  • Supernatural Sundays with Jordan Jonas

    Painted Lady Bed & Brew
    Wells Parkdate nightTickets

    Jordan Jonas, the survivalist who won Season 6 of Alone, brings his particular brand of backcountry credibility to a paranormal-themed evening at Painted Lady's ongoing Brews & Boos series. The bed-and-brew format means the crowd tends to be genuinely curious rather than just bar-traffic, which makes for better Q&A energy than you might expect. Tickets...

  • Snooper Live at Sister Bar

    Sister Bar
    Downtownhigh energyTickets

    Snooper is a Nashville punk band with a reputation for high-speed, high-absurdity sets that hit harder than the recorded versions. Sister Bar's room is small enough that there's no bad spot, which matters when a band plays at this tempo. Tickets are listed on Eventbrite, but this is the kind of show that has walked...

  • Melvins at Launchpad

    Launchpad
    Downtownall agesTickets

    Melvins have been making heavy music uncomfortable in the best possible way since 1983, and a room the size of Launchpad is exactly where that low-end punishment lands hardest. The ceiling is low, the PA is loud, and there is no polite distance between you and the stage. Grab tickets through Hold My Ticket before...

  • World Cup Semifinal Watch Party

    Historic Lobo Theater
    Nob Hillbar sceneFreeDetails

    The World Cup Semifinal on the theater's original big screen, plus every angle covered across the 15-screen Sports Lounge inside one of Central Avenue's most recognizable buildings. Reserved tables are held only until kickoff, which sounds lenient until you realize this crowd treats knockout matches like home games and the room fills fast. Free entry...