Old Town • New Fun
Weekly Events - 2008 Season
Come out and enjoy Albuquerque's newest old tradition - Albuquerque's Old Town 
during late spring, summer and early fall. Progamming slows down during late fall and winter months.
- Wednesdays - Live music and history honoring the elders.
- Thursdays - Showcase of Albuquerque’s diverse cultures.
- Fridays - Live Latin music and dancing.
- Saturdays - Live poetry, music and workshops.
- Sundays - Theatrical patio performances.
Wednesdays -- Live Music and History Honoring the Elders
When: Every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Where: Old Town Plaza (Map )
Come to Old Town to enjoy live music and performances by renowned local artists! Learn about Albuquerque's history from historical re-enactments, known as "Chataqua."Visit Old Town's many unique shops and take advantage of discounts on performance nights!
Join us in continuing to honor our elders, who have made a difference in the Old Town area.
September 3
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Historian Emma Moya: Honoring the Elders at the Gazebo
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Music group Boris and the Saltlicks
September 10
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Historian Emma Moya: Honoring the Elders at the Gazebo
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Musician/Singer Leyla
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Music group Charmed
September 17
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Historian Emma Moya: Honoring the Elders at the Gazebo
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Music Group Mezcla Latina
September 24
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Historian Emma Moya: Honoring the Elders at the Gazebo
Thursdays -- Showcase of Albuquerque’s Diverse Cultures
When: Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Where: Old Town Plaza (Map
Thursday evening programs entertain with “Folk Festival Presents” programs of folk music by area artists. The Folk Festival programs will alternate with performances by the National Institute of Flamenco. And now, “Cultural Sunsets Celebrating the New Mexico Culture” programs have been added to the Thursday evening fare.
September 4
Cultural Sunsets Celebrating New Mexico's Cultures
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dance Group Mana Tahiti at the Gazebo
September 11
Cultural Sunsets Celebrating New Mexico's Cultures
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Albuquerque Public Schools Black Student Union
September 18
Cultural Sunsets Celebrating New Mexico's Cultures
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dance Group Sophisticated Ladies at the Gazebo
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lin’s Martial Arts Academy
September 25
Cultural Sunsets Celebrating New Mexico's Cultures
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hawai'ian Dancers at the Gazebo
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Pastatones
Fridays -- Live Latin Music and Dancing
When: Every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Where: Old Town Plaza (Map
Learn the steps to popular Salsa dances, then try out your moves during the live Salsa concerts!
Friday evening programs entertain with hot Latin sounds from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Gazebo, and mariachi group Los Primos roaming throughout Old Town. Programs will be scheduled for most Fridays; more detailed information on dates and performers will be updated when available.
September 5
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Salsa Dance Workshops
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Native American band Native Roots
September 12
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.. Salsa Dance Workshops
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lo Maduro de La Cultura presents: Latin Music group Muy Muy
September 19
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.. Salsa Dance Workshops
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Latin Music Son Como Son
September 26
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Latin Music group Cielo
Saturdays -- Live Poetry, Music and Workshops
When: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Where: Various Plazas through Old Town Albuquerque (Map )
You never know what will happen in Old Town! On any given Saturday, you have the chance to hear music, listen to poetry, hear story telling, or enjoy Folklorico or Flamenco dancing.
September 6
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. La Rondalla de Albuquerque at the Patio Market
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Lenore Armijo at the Patio Market
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Los Primos rotating throughout Old Town
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Music group Amauta from Ecuador at Plaza Don Luis
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mariachis rotating throughout Old Town
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Harry Irizarry Nuevo Flamenco Music at Poco a Poco
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Steve Chavez Marimbas at Plaza Don Luis
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mariachis rotating throughout Old Town
September 13
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. La Rondalla de Albuquerque at the Patio Market
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Lenore Armijo at the Patio Market
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Los Primos rotating throughout Old Town
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Music group Amauta from Ecuador at Plaza Don Luis
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mariachis rotating throughout Old Town
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Harry Irizarry Nuevo Flamenco Music at Poco a Poco
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Steve Chavez Marimbas at Plaza Don Luis
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mariachis rotating throughout Old Town
September 20
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. La Rondalla de Albuquerque at the Patio Market
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Lenore Armijo at the Patio Market
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Los Primos rotating throughout Old Town
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Music group Amauta from Ecuador at Plaza Don Luis
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mariachis rotating throughout Old Town
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Harry Irizarry Nuevo Flamenco Music at Poco a Poco
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Steve Chavez Marimbas at Plaza Don Luis
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mariachis rotating throughout Old Town
September 27
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. La Rondalla de Albuquerque at the Patio Market
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Lenore Armijo at the Patio Market
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Los Primos rotating throughout Old Town
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Music group Amauta from Ecuador at Plaza Don Luis
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mariachis rotating throughout Old Town
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Harry Irizarry Nuevo Flamenco Music at Poco a Poco
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Civil War Re-enactors
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Steve Chavez Marimbas at Plaza Don Luis
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mariachis rotating throughout Old Town
Sundays -- Theatrical & Patio Performances
When: Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Where: Old Town Plaza (Map
As you stroll through Old Town be on the lookout for gun-toting, Old West cowboys who seem to always get in a fight. Real guns are used with blank ammunition; for your own safety stay back and watch the fun.
Sunday evenings you may also encounter dancers in the close embrace of the Tango, one of the most dramatic and fascinating of all dances.
September 7
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. New Mexico Gunfighters Association performing around Old Town
September 14
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. New Mexico Gunfighters Association performing around Old Town
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Tango Club performing at the Gazebo
September 21
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. New Mexico Gunfighters Association performing around Old Town
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Viva La Raza Sponsored by AGM as part of Hispanic month: Music, Dance, Children Arts and Crafts Workshops, Fun for the whole Family at Old Town Gazebo
September 28
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. New Mexico Gunfighters Association performing around Old Town
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tango Club performing at the Gazebo
Sponsored by:
These free events focus on the culture and history of New Mexico and the Southwest brought to life by accomplished experts and performers.
Sponsored by:
- The City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Department
- Lo Maduro de La Cultura
- The New Mexico Humanities Council
- San Felipe de Neri Church
Next performance to be listed soon!
Where: KiMo Theatre (Map )
For more information: Call (505) 768-3544 or 311 locally.
Presented by the City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Department, the KiMo Theatre, and Caminos Culturales.
Old Town • New Fun is a Cultural Services Department project.