January Events Calendar

If you know of an event that should be included in the calendar, please email me at albuquerque.guide@about.com.

Ongoing
Family Art Workshops
These hands on workshops encourage creative thinking and explorations into art.
When: Saturdays, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: 2000 Mountain Road NW
Cost: Free with regular admission.

January 6
First Friday Fractals
Art and science meet under the planetarium dome for these live presentations. Fractals Rock has more rock music and less talk. See the new 3D type shows.
When: Fractal shows at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.
Where: 1801 Mountain NW, New Mexico Museum Natural History
Cost: $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children 3-12.

January 6
New Mexico's 100th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate our state's 100th birthday with crafts, biscochitos and fun.
When: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW
Cost: Free.

January 6
Happy Birthday New Mexico Celebration
ABQ RIDE will hold a 100th Birthday Ceremony for New Mexico at the original site of the historic Alvarado Hotel. Dignitaries will proclaim the state’s 100th birthday, followed by blasts from a railroad whistle, locomotive horn blasts and blasts from ABQ RIDE buses and car horns across the state at the approximate time New Mexico was first signed into statehood one hundred years before. The New Mexico Territorial Brass Band will play 1912-era songs.
When: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Where: Alvarado Transportation Center, 100 First SW
Cost: Free.

January 6
First Friday ARTScrawl
With over 20 different galleries throughout the city participating, you can choose which ones to visit to find out what's happening with guilds, individual artists and ongoing shows.
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Various locations.
Cost: Free.

January 7 - 8
Figueroa Project: Essential Masters
Bach, Mozart and Beethoven provide the musical scores for a compact chamber orchestra. Led by Guillermo Figueroa will lead the ensemble and will provide commentary on the composers and their times. A video presentation of the composers will bring their worlds to life.
When: 6 p.m. January 7, 2 p.m. January 8
Where: KiMo Theater, 423 Central NW
Cost: $25, or $50 for preferred seating and a post concert reception with the artists. with $1 online order fee.

January 8
Sunday Chatter
Every week at Sunday Chatter, folks gather to hear classical music, poetry and more. This week's poet is J.W. Baillo, visiting poet from Chicago; music features Brahms and Reich.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: The Kosmos at 1715 5th Street NW
Cost: $15 adults, $9 students (with id),$5 for under 12.

January 10
Sadagah Concert
Sadagah transports listeners to the music of the Silk Road, with sounds of ancient Arabia, Greece, Turkey and Arabic countries.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE
Cost: Free, but reservations required.

January 11
Mysteries of Chaco Canyon
The KiMo will feature a year-long series of programs celebrating New Mexico's centennial. The first of the Speaker Series features archeologist and historian Rich Friedman.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW
Cost: Free, or reserved seating for $5, and includes a reception after the program.

January 13 - 14
Honoring Our History World War I Traveling Exhibit
The traveling exhibit will stop in Albuquerque for one day only while on its 75 city national tour. Experience the sights and sounds of World War I, from trench warfare to the uniforms and equipment. The 18-wheeler was designed to raise funds and awareness for cultural institutions across the U.S., and donations raised will be divided between the Balloon Museum and the National World War I Museum in Kansas City.
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, January 13 and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, January 14
Where: Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE
Cost: Free; donations welcome.

January 13 - 15
Albuquerque Comic Con
See anime screenings, comic book artists, and celebrate 70 years of Wonder Woman at the annual event that keeps getting bigger. Purchase tickets online ahead to save.
When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., with late night showings
Where: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 11000 Broadway SE
Cost: $5 - $100, from child daily pass to VIP package. Adult tickets $5 more at the door.

January 13 - February 5
A Moon for the Misbegotten
The Adobe Theater begins a run of Eugene O'Neill plays with a story of blighted love. Moon is considered one the classic plays of American theater.
When: 2 p.m. Sundays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth Street NW
Cost: $15 general, $13 seniors or students, group rates available; purchase multiple O'Neill play tickets and receive a discount.

January 14
Stayin' Alive: A Tribute to the Bee Gees
Bee Gees lovers will enjoy hearing the old hits. A 21+ event.
When: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; doors open one hour early.
Where: San Felipe Casino Hollywood, 25 Hagen Rd, San Felipe
Cost: $10

January 14 - 16
Chama Chile Ski Classic
The 39th annual cross country ski event includes both freestyle and classic style races, as well as a snowshoe race and combined snowshoe and ski events. Races take place in the Rio Grande National Forest.
When: MLK weekend; check schedule for different start times and days.
Where: Chama, NM
Cost: $10 - $40

January 14
Winter Bird and Bat Festival
Join the staff and volunteers of the Nature Center to learn about the bats of New Mexico, some of the special projects happening at the center, and more. There will be speakers, guided bird walks, nature walks, rescue birds from Wildlife Rescue, and crafts for kids.
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW
Cost: $3 parking fee for non-members.

January 14
Paul Rodriguez
Rodriguez brings his acclaimed stand-up comedy to the stage.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Route 66 Casino, Legends Theater, exit 140 on I-40 west
Cost: $25 - $40

January 14 - 16
Free Admission to National Parks
The national parks offer several free admission days each year Martin Luther King Jr. weekend is one. In Albuquerque, we have the Petroglyph National Park, which has four hiking trails; however, they don't charge admission though they do charge a parking fee. The list for entry fee parks in New Mexico includes Aztec Ruins, Bandelier, Capulin, Carlsbad, Chaco, El Morro, Fort Union, Gila, Pecos and White Sands. When: Times vary, so check individual park sites. Where: Throughout New Mexico
Cost: Free

January 14 - February 26
Winter Fire Color
The Mediterranean Conservatory at the Botanic Gardens will feature a floral display of hot colors to warm up the cold winter days.
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Mediterranean Conservatory at the Botanic Gardens
Cost: Free with admission.

January 15
Sunday Chatter
Every week at Sunday Chatter, folks gather to hear classical music, poetry and more. This week's poet is Brian Hendrickson; music features Chopin and Curran.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: The Kosmos at 1715 5th Street NW
Cost: $15 adults, $9 students (with id),$5 for under 12.

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