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Ongoing
Family Art Workshops
These hands on workshops encourage creative thinking and explorations into art. Free with general admission at the Albuquerque Museum.
For 2013: Saturdays 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Children and their adult explorers can enjoy story time followed by crafts and games at the Balloon Museum. The program is designed especially for infants through six years. The program is free.
For 2013: Two showtimes: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. and 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Sunday Chatter
Every week at Sunday Chatter, patrons gather to hear classical music, poetry and more. Find a different venue each week.
For 2013: Every Sunday: January 13, 20, 27
Kadomatsu in the Japanese Garden
Begin the new year with the Japanese tradition of Kadomatsu, the arrangement of pine and bamboo arrangements. The show is free with general admission at the Botanic Gardens.
For 2013: January 2 - 6
It's a party musical with 28 rock hits from the 80's, including Don't Stop Believin', Here I Go Again and more. The Tony nominee Rock of Ages is a love story told through music. See the rockin party on stage at Popejoy.
For 2013: January 3 - 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 it at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
For 2013: January 4
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. This is a free event.
For 2013: January 4
The play by Arthur Miller is semi-autobiographical, about his years as the husband of Marilyn Monroe. See it with the Southwest Rural Theatre Project.
For 2013: January 4 - 20
I Wanna Hold Your Hand: An Evening of One Acts
The Vortex presents three one act plays by three of Albuquerque's young artists. Recommended for those 18 and older.
For 2013: January 4 - 20
Murder at Cafe Noir
The 40's detective story follows Rick Archer, P.I., as he searches for a missing woman. He arrives at Cafe Noir to find a murder has just taken place. See it at the Foul Play Cafe inside the Sheraton Uptown.
For 2013: January 4 - February 23
Mystery in Morocco
The Cabaret Players will perform a mystery dinner theater at the Aux Dog Theatre in Nob Hill. There will also be belly dancing, Moroccan delicacies and music.
For 2013: January 4 - February 27
ABC Libraries: Books to Big Screen
Albuquerque Libraries will celebrate books brought to the big screen all through January.
January 5, Wise Blood at the Guild Cinema
January 12, Watership Down at Guild Cinema
January 12, Charlotte's Web, South Broadway Cultural Center
January 19, Sense and Sensibility, Main Library Downtown
January 19, Doctor Zhivago, KiMo Theatre
January 26, Little Women, Main Library Downtown
January 26, Vertigo, Special Collections Library
For 2013: January 5 - 26
Justin Shandor: Elvis Tribute
The ultimate Elvis tribute takes place at the Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque, in celebration of Elvis' birthday. Must be 12 or older to attend.
For 2013: January 8
Caroline Martin Swing Band in Concert
The fiddler takes the South Broadway Cultural Center stage to perform swing that goes beyond traditional western styles. The wood dance floor will be open for dancing during the concert.
For 2013: January 11
TEDxABQED
Hear 21 dynamic speakers talk about the possibilities of education.
For 2013: January 11
Cahoots
The Adobe Theater features a comedy with murder. We know it was Ken in the living room with the pepper mill, but why did Al have to die? Weekends at the Adobe.
For 2013: January 11 - February 3
Free Community Opera: Massenet's Cinderella
The story of Cinderella is fully staged and costumed and playing in Santa Fe at the Scottish Rite Temple. The free performance is accessible to all ages and no tickets are needed. See it January 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. or Sunday the 13 at 2 p.m.
For 2013: January 11 - 13
The U.S. premiere of Just a Gigolo happens in Albuquerque for three shows only. The comedy brings to light the affair of Angelo Ravagli and Frida Lawrence. The one man show follows Ravagli as he has an affair with D.H. Lawrence's wife, the story that inspired Lady Chatterly's Lover. See it at the Cell.
For 2013: January 11 - 13
Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic
The 3.6 mile race is on rolling terrain at 10,000 feet. There is a one mile race distance for kids. Snowshoe rentals from REI will be available at the race.
For 2013: January 12
Speakers Program: From Corrales to Pajarito
Brian Lucero will present a talk that overviews the origins of Albuquerque. Hear it at the Special Collections Library. This is a free event.
For 2013: January 12
Art in the Afternoon
The Albuquerque Museum will feature live music with Cornbread Blues, food, drink specials and shopping in the museum shop. Take in a bite at the Slate cafe. Cornbread Blues is an Albuquerque band known for its deep rhythm and blues. This is a free concert.
For 2013: January 12
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, and crafts for kids.
For 2013: January 12
Romeo & Juliet
The New Mexico Philharmonic will present Prokofiev's music with a full staging of the ballet by the New Mexico Ballet Company. See it at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
For 2013: January 12 & 13
Albuquerque Comic Con
See anime screenings, comic book artists, and celebrate stars such as Denise Crosby of Star Trek at the annual event that keeps getting bigger. Purchase tickets online ahead to save.
For 2013: January 12 & 13
Lucinda Williams in Concert
The Louisiana born singer-songwriter will be joined by Doug Pettibone at the KiMo for concerts on two nights.
For 2013: January 13
Cirque de Soleil: Quidam
Young Zoe gets little attention from her parents. Fighting boredom, she slips into the imaginary world of Quidam, where she meets friends who encourage her.
For 2013: January 16 - 20
3rd Thursday: Art + Poetry
The Albuquerque Museum will feature an exploration of poetry and art in the exhibition Common Ground: Art in New Mexico. Learn how to write and perform poetry inspired by the art. Zoltan Orkestar will bring their circus swing for a free performance.
For 2013: January 17
Rock 'n Soul Show and Revue
The Ray Garcia All Star Band will perform at the South Broadway Cultural Center.
For 2013: January 17
Burque Bop: Todd Tijerena Band
Burque Bop features live music for grownups and their families. Come out the third Friday of every month for music, dancing, and a whole lot of fun at the Harwood Art Center. There's always a food truck there if you want to take in a little dinner on the go.
For 2012: January 18
Little Women
The much loved children's classic will be performed at the Albuquerque Little Theatre. See it weekends.
For 2013: January 18 - February 3
Sandia Peak Snowshoe Race
The annual snowshoe race is a 5k (3.2 miles). Race begins at Sandia Crest House lower parking lot and winds through the National Forest. Register online or at REI.
For 2013: January 19
Classical Concert with Rachel Barton Pine
The New Mexico Philharmonic will play Wagner, Prokofiev and Mendelssohn
at Popejoy Hall. Featuring Rachel Barton Pine on violin and Robert Tweten conducting.
For 2013: January 19
Albuquerque Home and Remodeling Show
The show features remodeling ideas, landscape tips, furnishings and equipment for the house and garden and more. Find more than 300 booths and professional experts to help you with your home ideas.
For 2013: January 19 - 20
Chama Chile Ski Classic
The 40th 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.
For 2013: January 19 - 21
Peking Acrobats
The Peking Acrobats climb, juggle, shimmy and shake in traditional Chinese costumes. See the amazing acrobatics on stage at Popejoy.
For 2013: January 20
Martin Luther King Parade
Although the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was born January 15, the holiday to celebrate his life and work takes place the third Monday of January. The MLK Parade provides a community voice in his honor on the Sunday before the official holiday.
For 2013: January 20
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.
For 2013: January 21
