LIVE ON ROUTE 66 / GUIDEBOOK
Kiva Auditorium
Albuquerque / THE ROOM
Kiva Auditorium gets a short field note, a current listing, and the details worth checking before you leave.
Why this room makes the map
You can feel the city testing a new version of itself at Kiva Auditorium. The room is worth entering on its own terms. Keep Kiva Auditorium in mind when the usual route feels too familiar. Kiva Auditorium stays with you because the room, the people, and the timing belong to the same place.
About the room
At Kiva Auditorium, the night acquires a beginning, a middle, and a proper blackout. There is a local rhythm to the place, and Kiva Auditorium is at its best when you stop trying to hurry past it. Stay for a few minutes and Kiva Auditorium settles into its own rhythm.
Before you go
For Kiva Auditorium, make sure the door, timing, and room rules are clear before you leave. Know the door and timing before you leave. Then pay attention to why regulars return to Kiva Auditorium.