📍 What's Happening Santa Fe

Santa Fe this weekend

Everything happening Fri Oct 16–Sun Oct 18.

Wednesday, October 14

18th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival

Wed, Oct 14–19 · Downtown Santa Fe and Railyard District, Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe International Film Festival (SFiFF) is an Academy Award®-qualifying festival in the categories of Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Animated Short.

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Friday, October 16

Richard Guzman, Plein Air

Fri, Oct 16 · art is gallery santa fe, 419 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM

Plein Air Exhibit by: Richard Guzman October 1st through 31st, 2026 Opening Reception Friday October 16th from 4:00PM till 6:00PM Music by Nacha Mendez Richard Guzman paints in and about in Truchas, New Mexico.

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Love & Laughter: Cake's Comedy Club

Fri, Oct 16 · Cake's Cafe, 227 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM

LOVE AND LAUGHTER Comedy Tour What do you get when you take two national stand up comedy headliners with material that deals with relationships, kids and has 90 minutes of hilarity?

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The Jay Heneghan Project

Fri, Oct 16 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

From Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, and Aretha Franklin to Norah Jones, Bruno Mars, and Elvis Costello, The Jay Heneghan Project brings a fresh perspective to an eclectic mix of musical favorites.

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THOSE GREAT SAUCES & SALSAS OF THE GREAT SOUTHWEST

Fri, Oct 16 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Nothing flavors up our local cuisine better than salsas and sauces kicked up with chiles, spices, corn, other indigenous ingredients.

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Saturday, October 17

Carol Benally demonstration

Sat, Oct 17 · art is gallery santa fe, 419 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM

Carol Benally will demonstrate her painting skills on Saturday October 17th from 11:00AM till 3:00PM Come see her paint and talk about her techniques.

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PRESSURE COOKER WORKSHOP

Sat, Oct 17 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

At our altitude you almost have to use a pressure cooker to prepare beans, stews and other traditionally long cooking dishes.

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CHINESE TAKE-OUT FROM YOUR HOME

Sat, Oct 17 · Las Cosas Cooking School, 181 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Today, we celebrate the Chinese New Year of the wood snake with a menu chock full of some of your favorite Chinese Take-out dishes.

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Opening Reception for Dos Amigos: Jerry West and Luis Tapia

Sat, Oct 17 · Pie Projects Contemporary Art, 924B Shoofly Street, Santa Fe, NM

Please join Pie Projects Contemporary Art for the opening of Dos Amigos, a two-person exhibition bringing together the work of two longtime friends, Santa Fe artists Jerry West and Luis Tapia.

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Billy the Kid Rides Again and Other Tales of Daring and Intrigue

Sat, Oct 17 · Teatro Paraguas Black Box Theater, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe, NM

Join Jerry Labinger, Santa Fe’s most prolific playwright, and enjoy staged readings of three of his latest short plays: Billy the Kid Rides Again Nebbish middle-aged Martin pulls Billy back from the dead to…

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Art opening: 'Surface & Soul', street photography reimagined.

Sat, Oct 17 · Guadalupe Center, 333 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM

Surface & Soul brings together four distinctly different visual storytellers, capturing both the fleeting pulse of human connection and the quiet, geometric poetry of built environments.

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POETRY & MUSIC: HARP IN HAND: POEMS OF IRELAND

Sat, Oct 17 · Hecho a Mano, 129 W. Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

Hecho a Mano is pleased to host the Santa Fe launch of Harp in Hand: Poems of Ireland (3: A Taos Press, 2026) the debut full-length collection from Irish/American poet Kate O'Neill, on Saturday, October 17, 2026,…

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Nikita, The Wicked

Sat, Oct 17 · Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, NM

San Francisco-based DJ/producer Nikita, the Wicked is redefining electronic music with a powerful, cinematic energy.

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Fall into balance wellness day

Sat, Oct 17 · Studio Nia, 851 West Sam Mateo Road, Santa Fe, NM

The Fall season naturally invites us to slow down, ground, and come back to ourselves.

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Sunday, October 18

The Santa Fe Symphony: Schubert & The Bells

Sun, Oct 18 · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM

October is the perfect time for music with spooky and gothic origins.

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Ray of Light Poetry Jam

Sun, Oct 18 · Cake's Cafe, 227 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM

☀️ RAY OF LIGHT POETRY JAM ☀️ AT CAKE’S Come listen, share, and connect at Ray of Light Poetry Jam.

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Billy the Kid Rides Again and Other Tales of Intrigue and Daring

Sun, Oct 18 · Teatro Paraguas Black Box Theater, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe, NM

Join Jerry Labinger, Santa Fe’s most prolific playwright, and enjoy staged readings of three of his latest short plays: Billy the Kid Rides Again Nebbish middle-aged Martin pulls Billy back from the dead to…

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Authentic Spanish Tapas Cooking Class and Lunch

Tue, Aug 3 – Tue, Nov 10 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

When the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, they brought with them new ingredients, culinary traditions, and techniques that forever shaped the flavors of the Southwest.

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High Altitude Baking Cooking Class

Wed, Feb 28 – Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Learn the fundamentals of high altitude baking in this demonstration-style class!

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Contemporary Southwest VI Cooking Class & Lunch

Sat, Oct 5–27 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe’s distinctive cuisine is rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving.

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Southwest Soups Cooking Class & Tastings

Sun, Jan 19 – Thu, Nov 12 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

In this hands-on class, our chefs will share some of their favorite soup recipes, each infused with the bold, vibrant flavors of the Southwest.

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Santa Fe Favorites Cooking Class and Lunch

Sat, Jan 25 – Sat, Nov 28 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe is a place where food and memory are deeply connected.

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More Tamales Cooking Class and Lunch

Tue, Jan 28 – Wed, Nov 25 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Discover the art and tradition of tamale making in our More Tamales hands-on cooking class.

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Native American III Cooking Class & Lunch

Wed, Jan 29 – Fri, Nov 20 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

We’re excited to launch a series of new hands-on classes featuring all-new menus created by our talented Santa Fe School of Cooking chefs.

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Traditional New Mexican I Cooking Class & Lunch

Sat, Feb 1 – Sat, Oct 31 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 N. Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Few cuisines are as deeply rooted in place as the food of New Mexico.

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Cooking Class Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe with Lunch

Fri, Feb 7 – Fri, Oct 16 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Step into Georgia O’Keeffe’s kitchen. In this exclusive collaboration with The Santa Fe School of Cooking and the O’Keeffe Museum, experience the flavors and stories behind one of America’s most iconic artists.

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Sky Railway: New Mexico Ale Trail

Sat, Feb 8 – Sat, Mar 27 · Sky Railway, 430 West Manhattan Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

Hop on board as you sample some of New Mexico's very own locally brewed beers!

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Tacos Cooking Class & Lunch

Wed, Feb 12 – Thu, Nov 19 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Tacos are one of the most versatile and beloved foods in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, offering the opportunity to build a personalized meal from a variety of fillings, salsas, and garnishes.

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Spanish Tapas Cooking Class & Lunch

Sat, Mar 1 – Fri, Oct 30 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

When the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, they brought with them new ingredients, culinary traditions, and techniques that forever shaped the flavors of the Southwest.

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Restaurant Walking Tour II

Fri, May 9 – Fri, Nov 13 · Santa Fe School of Cooking Food Tours, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

The ORIGINAL Food Tour of Santa Fe! We have been offering these high end tours for over 16 years and offer you the opportunity to actually meet the chef or key players at each property.

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Southwest Brunch Cooking Class & Meal

Sat, May 10 – Tue, Nov 3 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 N. Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Start your day with the vibrant flavors of the Southwest in our Southwest Brunch demonstration class.

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Green Chile Workshop Cooking Class & Tastings

Sat, May 10 – Mon, Nov 2 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Do you love chile, or are you curious to explore its flavors and versatility?

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Red Chile Workshop Cooking Class & Tastings

Thu, May 15 – Sat, Nov 28 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Do you love chile, or are you curious to learn more about this iconic Southwestern ingredient?

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Southwest Sauces Cooking Class & Tastings

Tue, May 27 – Wed, Nov 4 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Sauces are the key to transforming an ordinary meal into something truly memorable.

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Southwest Appetizers Cooking Class & Lunch

Tue, Jun 3 – Fri, Nov 27 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Planning a gathering and looking for appetizers with a Southwestern twist?

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Chile Amor Cooking Class & Tastings

Tue, Jun 3 – Sat, Nov 14 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Do you love chile, or are you curious to learn more about this iconic Southwestern ingredient?

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Salsas Cooking Class & Tastings

Thu, Jun 5 – Sat, Oct 31 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Salsa is one of the most versatile and essential elements of Southwestern and Mexican cuisine, capable of transforming even the simplest dish with fresh, vibrant flavor.

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Restaurant Walking Tour III

Fri, Jun 6 – Fri, Nov 20 · Santa Fe School of Cooking Food Tours, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

The ORIGINAL Food Tour of Santa Fe! We have been offering these high end tours for over 16 years and offer you the opportunity to actually meet the chef or key players at each property.

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Restaurant Walking Tour I

Fri, Jun 13 – Fri, Nov 6 · Santa Fe School of Cooking Food Tours, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

The ORIGINAL Food Tour of Santa Fe! We have been offering these high end tours for over 16 years and offer you the opportunity to actually meet the chef or key players at each property.

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3D Succulent Workshop

Sat, Nov 22–21 · TLC Stained Glass, 1730 Camino Carlos Rey #100, Santa Fe, NM

Do you know how easy it is to make your own stained glass creation?

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Westin Lee McDowell & The Cosmic Trio

Fri, Dec 19–4 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Come hang out, sip on a specialty craft cocktail, and vibe with the eclectic sounds of Westin Lee McDowell & The Cosmic Trio— weaving together blues, country, old-school jazz, and gritty garage rock.

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Jazz Night at The Mystic

Thu, Jan 8 – Thu, Dec 10 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Jazz Night at The Mystic Every other Thursday, The Mystic transforms into a low-lit haven for timeless grooves, late-night swing, and intimate performances from some of Santa Fe’s most compelling jazz artists.

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Glass Suncatcher Workshop - Make Your Own!

Mon, Jan 12 – Thu, Dec 31 · TLC Stained Glass, 1730 Camino Carlos Rey #100, Santa Fe, NM

Do you know how easy it is to make your own stained glass creation?

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Gina Telcocci Open Studio & Installation Room

Sat, Feb 14–13 · Lena Street Studios - Santa Fe, 1610 Lena Street E1, Santa Fe, NM

Artwork celebrating nature and exploring the human relationship to the world will be featured in Gina Telcocci’s studio at Lena Street Studios.

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Shop Santa Fe Experience

Mon, Feb 16–16 · Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

Make the most of your time in Santa Fe with a shopping experience designed just for you!

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The Santa Fe Artists Market

Sat, Mar 7 – Sat, Dec 26 · Santa Fe Artists Market, 505 Market St, Santa Fe, NM

The Santa Fe Artists Market is a fine arts and crafts market featuring the best in pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, furniture, textiles and more, from local artists and makers.

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BasketLab

Fri, Apr 3–2 · Gina Telcocci Studio - Lena Street Lofts, Santa Fe, 1610 Lena Street, E1, Santa Fe, NM

WickerWorks open studio. Start a new wicker or wicker adjacent project or bring one in progress.

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Route 66 First Sunday Market

Sun, Apr 5 – Sun, Dec 5 · Tumbleroot Brewing and Distilling, 2791 Agua Fria Street, Santa Fe, NM

On the First Sunday of every month | 2-6pm Summer Hours Join us for our monthly art market featuring locally made jewelry, pottery, baked goods, and more while enjoying the seasonal drink menu at Tumbleroot.

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Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery Tour and Tasting

Wed, Apr 8–7 · Tumbleroot Brewing and Distilling, 32 Bisbee Ct, Santa Fe, NM

Visit Santa Fe's own Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, where beer, spirits, liqueur and more are created from scratch.

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SkyFire Live Music

Fri, Apr 10 – Sun, Dec 27 · SkyFire at Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection, 1297 Bishops Lodge Road, Santa Fe, NM

Join us at SkyFire, where local musicians bring the spirit of the Southwest to life through soulful rhythms and vibrant melodies.

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Boozehounds Comedy

Sun, Apr 12 – Sun, Dec 13 · Nuckolls Brewing Co., 1611 Alcaldesa St, Santa Fe, NM

Join comic Gian Carlo and his Boozehounds for a late afternoon full of jokes, live comedy, and fun!

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Turning From a Fixed Direction by Lita Kenyon

Tue, Jun 2 – Sat, May 27 · Strata Gallery, 125 Lincoln Avenue Suite 111, Santa Fe, NM

Turning From a Fixed Direction Lita Kenyon June 2 - June 19, 2026 Reception: June 5, 5-7pm Strata Gallery presents Established Member solo exhibition, Turning from a Fixed Direction, by Lita Kenyon.

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Opera Wine Dinner Series at Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Thu, Jun 25 – Thu, Dec 17 · Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM

Eldorado Hotel & Spa is proud to partner with award-winning soprano Amy Owens for an exclusive series of operatic dining experiences featuring chef-curated wine dinner menus.

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Jesus Bas

Fri, Jun 26–25 · La Boca, 72 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM

Jesus Bas is a "Cantautor" ( singer songwriter ), guitarist and working musician from Madrid, Spain.

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Nacha Mendez

Sun, Jun 28–27 · La Boca, 72 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM

Nacha Mendez grew up in the tiny border town of La Union, in southern New Mexico, where she began singing and playing the guitar at an early age.

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Saturday Sips @ The PRIDE Center

Sat, Jul 11 – Sat, Dec 26 · The PRIDE Center, 1189 Parkway Drive, Suite E2, Santa Fe, NM

Join us for a cozy and welcoming Saturday morning hangout at the LGBTQ+ Center!

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Pat Malone

Sat, Aug 29 – Sat, Oct 31 · La Boca, 72 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM

Pat Malone performs with professionalism, versatility and pure energy that captivates and inspires his audiences.

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Entreflamenco Fall Season 2026

Fri, Sep 4 – Sat, Nov 7 · El Flamenco Cabaret, 135 W. Palace Ave Second Floor, Santa Fe, NM

El Flamenco offers the best of Southern Spain in Santa Fe! Authentic Spanish Tapas, a great selection of wine and beer and resident flamenco company Antonio Granjero + Entreflamenco.

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Mystic Jazz Nights : feat. Mystic Undertone

Thu, Sep 10 – Thu, Dec 10 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Jazz Night at The Mystic Every other Thursday, The Mystic transforms into a low-lit haven for timeless grooves, late-night swing, and intimate performances from some of Santa Fe’s most compelling jazz artists.

Price: see link

Enchiladas Cooking Class and Lunch

Tue, Sep 29 – Tue, Nov 17 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Enchiladas are one of the most beloved dishes in New Mexican and Mexican cooking — a simple idea with endless possibilities.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Hybrid Movie/Musical)

Fri, Oct 2–31 · Santa Fe Improv, 1202 Parkway Dr #A, Santa Fe, NM

Dream It Be Studios presents the hybrid musical experience of The Rocky Horror Picture Show — an interactive, immersive 18+ event where the audience becomes part of the show.

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104th Annual MELODRAMA

Thu, Oct 8–25 · Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 East De Vargas Street, Santa Fe, NM

The tradition of the Melodrama lives on in the 104th Annual MELODRAMA, which will continue evolving and honoring Santa Fe with fresh, locally-rooted satire.

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