Armed with a newspaper listing open mic nights around Los Angeles, he began the grind familiar to every stand-up hopeful: writing jokes, performing for small crowds, refining material, and returning night after night. Nearly four decades later, the passion remains intact.

Few events capture Albuquerque’s appetite for community quite like the Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest — a sensory playground where indulgence meets discovery and local pride blends with international flavor.

If you’ve ever wanted permission to be as loud as possible indoors, this is it. Monster Jam is roaring back into Albuquerque, taking over Tingley Coliseum March 13–15, 2026, for a weekend of gravity-defying action, family fun, and 12,000-pound trucks doing the impossible.

The program will offer a vibrant blend of Baroque brilliance, French courtly charm, and playful orchestral fantasy designed to awaken both mind and spirit.

Red Velvet lingers in your chest long after the lights come up — uncomfortable in the best way, emotionally draining, and deeply necessary.

Albuquerque’s iconic outdoor music venue is entering a new era. Beginning with the 2026 concert season, the city’s longtime amphitheater will officially debut under a new name.

Red Velvet brings a powerful and long-overdue story to the stage, blending history, imagination, and emotional truth into a theatrical experience that resonates far beyond its 19th-century setting.

Albuquerque Funny Fiesta returns this year with a renewed sense of purpose, humor, and hometown pride, offering a full week dedicated to comedy in all its forms.