For more than five decades, Pilobolus Dance Company has redefined what dance can be - blending athleticism, illusion, and collaboration into performances that are as visually stunning as they are emotionally engaging. As the company returns to Popejoy Hall on April 11, audiences in Albuquerque have another opportunity to experience a company that has not only endured, but evolved.

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.