National Hispanic Cultural Center

07/30/2026

Sandia Performing Arts Company and the National Hispanic Cultural Center present "Ay, Compadre!"

August 14 – 16, 2026
8:00 pm Friday & Saturday
2:00 pm Sunday

NHCC | Wells Fargo Auditorium

Sandia Performing Arts Company and the National Hispanic Cultural Center present “Ay, Compadre!” This story by Rudolfo Anaya is a humorous and poignant look at the lives of two middle-aged Chicano couples in New Mexico as they navigate the personal, physical, and marital crises of aging. By the time the night ends, each must decide what it means to grow, to love, and to stay compadres in a world that keeps shifting beneath their feet. This production is recommended for mature audiences.

RESERVE YOUR TICKET HERE!
https://my.nmculture.org/overview/59008

07/29/2026

Don't miss this panel discussion and Q&A happening at the Center on Monday, Aug. 3!

🇪🇸 🇺🇸 Commemorating the official visit to New Mexico of Eduardo Garrigues, President of the Capítulo de Toledo, writer and retired diplomat, and to honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Instituto Cervantes of Albuquerque is honored to present a roundtable on the enduring relationship between our two countries.

📜Bringing together distinguished leaders, scholars, and public officials, we will examine the historical, cultural, and diplomatic ties that have shaped the binational relationship for more than two centuries. The 250th anniversary offers a timely opportunity to recognize Spain's contributions to the founding and development of the United States, while celebrating our shared language, culture, and heritage.

• Eduardo Garrigues — President of the Capítulo de Toledo, writer and retired diplomat
• Senator Leo Jaramillo — New Mexico State Senate, District 5
• Senator Cindy Nava — New Mexico State Senate, District 9
• Tom Chávez — Historian, author, and former executive director, NHCC
• Carlos Madrid — Moderator; Executive Director, Instituto Cervantes of Albuquerque

📣 Following the panelists' remarks, audience members will be invited to participate in a Q&A. Spanish hors d'oeuvres and wines will be served.

🙏 We would be honored by your presence at this special event, an opportunity to reflect on a shared past, engage in meaningful dialogue, and examine the future of the enduring partnership between Spain and the United States.

National Hispanic Cultural Center

07/29/2026

Don't forget, our next Vamos! Arts Family Program is coming up this Saturday! Head to the Center starting at 10:00 am for this vibrant monthly family workshops that provides immersive experiences.

Vamos! Experience the Arts Family Program
Saturday, Aug. 1 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Domenici Education Building

Learn more and register at https://nhccnm.org/event/vamos-experience-the-arts-family-program-6/

Free community event, $5 donations are encouraged to support the program & purchase supplies.

Vamos to the National Hispanic Cultural Center on the first Saturday of the month for vibrant monthly family workshops that provide immersive experiences exploring Visual Arts, Performing Arts and History and Literary Arts. Designed to inspire creativity, foster cultural appreciation, and build comm...

07/27/2026

**CALL FOR AUDTIONS**
Our friends and partners at Festival Ballet Albuquerque have their audition dates set for the 2026/2027 Season.

In addition to the annual performances of “Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment,” Festival Ballet Albuquerque will be showcasing the wonderful Alex Ossadnik’s “Romeo and Juliet” next February 2027.

All auditions will take place from August 28, 29, & 30, at FBA’s home studio Dance Theatre Southwest with additional information available via this flyer or by reaching out directly to Festival Ballet Albuquerque.

We cannot wait for this brilliant new season, go audition in August!

Performance Photos by Pat Berrett

07/26/2026

NHCC "Mundos de Mestizaje," Torreón Tours

Please join us every Friday & Saturday at 11:00 am for a docent guided tour of the Fresco, titled “Mundos de Mestizaje” or Mixed Worlds by renowned artist Frederico Vigil. This monumental fresco depicts thousands of years of Hispanic history highlighting diverse cultural connections between people while encompassing identity, traditions, and culture from the Iberian Peninsula to Mesoamerica and the southwest.

Frederico Vigil completed the fresco in 2010 after starting the process 10 years earlier in 2001. During this period, he engaged in extensive research, collaborating with six history scholars from the University of New Mexico to explore various historical topics. Ultimately, the final decisions regarding the images were made by the artist himself. The fresco boasts a diverse linguistic representation, featuring at least 14 languages.

Mundos de Mestizaje, Torreón Tours
Fridays & Saturdays
11:00 am

NHCC | Welcome Center and the NHCC Torreón

Admission to the Torreon tour is $2. Tickets are available for advance purchase below or can also be purchased in the New Mexico Mutual Welcome Center, depending on availability. Capacity for each tour is limited.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION HERE!
https://my.nmculture.org/events/30058,43481?view=calendar

07/24/2026

Join us at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for an unforgettable dance party with Luz Skylarker, La Ruda, & Three Deuce Luce featuring Cumbia, Classic Goth, EBM, New Wave, Dark Wave and Rock en Español.

Barrio Darks: Featuring Luz Skylarker, La Ruda, & Three Deuce Luce

Friday, July 24, 2026
8:00 pm

NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre

This is a limited capacity event, register to secure your spot! Attendance will be capped at 300 people. 250 people allowed on stage at a given time. Stage access available on a first-come, first-serve basis. ADA accommodations available upon request.

$14 advance tickets, $19 day of show.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
https://my.nmculture.org/56904/56905

07/23/2026

Join the NHCC for Three weekends of original plays in partnership with local theater companies featured at National Hispanic Cultural Center in August.

This slate of performances pulls back the curtain on Friday, August 14 with “Ay, Compadre!” In collaboration with the Sandia Performing Arts Company, this story by acclaimed New Mexico author Rudolfo Anaya takes a humorous and poignant look at the lives of two middle-aged Chicano couples in New Mexico. Performances at 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a matinee performance on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 each, with a $2 discount for students and seniors. This production is recommended for mature audiences.

The following weekend more Rudolfo Anaya! “Bless Me, Ultima,” based on Anaya’s beloved novel, August 20 – 23, in collaboration with the Vortex Theatre. When Antonio Márez is almost seven years old, the old healer Ultima comes to stay with him and his family in their small house in Guadalupe, New Mexico. Antonio’s parents hope that she will be able to tell them what Antonio’s future will be as each parent has very different hopes for him. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, and $20 for seniors and kids 12 years old and younger.

The month wraps up with the original play “Esperanza” starting Friday, Aug. 28. Presented in conjunction with Teatro Paraguas, Esperanza retells the incredible story of the 1951 strike by the Mexican American miners, highlighting the struggles of the miners seeking fair wages and safer working conditions against the Empire Zinc Mining Company in Bayard, New Mexico. Performances begin at 7:00 pm Friday and 2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $29, with discounts available for seniors, students, and kids.

Visit nhccnm.org/events to learn more about each of these performances and to get tickets today.

Theatre

07/21/2026

Our Vamos! Arts Family Program returns to the Center on August 1st! Designed to inspire creativity, foster cultural appreciation, and build community, each program will offer an inclusive and welcoming space where participants of all ages and backgrounds can come together to explore and celebrate culture through artistic expression, movement, and traditions in an engaging, fun, and educational environment!

Vamos! Experience the Arts Family Program
Saturday, August 1 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Domenici Education Building
Learn more and register at https://nhccnm.org/event/vamos-experience-the-arts-family-program-6/

Free community event, $5 donations are encouraged to support the program & purchase supplies.

07/20/2026

Don't forget, our July Book Club event is coming up this Wednesday! Join us as we explore 'The Witches of El Paso,' by Luis Jaramillo. In this story, a lawyer and her elderly great-aunt use their supernatural gifts to find a lost child in this richly imagined and empowering story of motherhood, magic, and legacy.

NHCC Book Club: 'The Witches of El Paso' by Luis Jaramillo
Wednesday, July 22 | 6:00 pm | HLA Conference Room
Learn more and register at https://nhccnm.org/event/nhcc-book-club-36/

Free Community Event.