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THINGS TO DO AROUND TAOS DURING THE WEEK OF MAY 23 - 29, 2024 SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS AT TAOSNEWS.COM/EVENTS

Thursday, May 23

5 p.m. | Ping Pong. Every Thursday. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. Free. 505-423-4915. 5-9 p.m. | Live Music. During dinner service at La Luna. Hotel La Fonda de Taos, 108 S Plaza, Taos. Free. 505-550-1119.

5:30-7 p.m. | “OFF-GRID - Women of the Mesa” Opening: Figurative Oil Paintings of Empowered Women by Beverly Branch . Artist’s talk at 6 p.m. Nearly 40 large oil paintings plus written stories of women and their families on the mesa west of Pilar and Taos, encapsulating the freedom, joy, and hard work of living close to the land. Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave, Los Alamos. Free. 505-662-8250.

6-8 p.m. | Open Mic Nite. Hosted by Joe Chupek. Barra Vino, 241 Ledoux St, Taos. Free. 575-240-8534.

6-8 p.m. | Jess Wayne and Jupiter Skyfish. Rolling Still Lounge, 110 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-613-0326.

6-9 p.m. | Gray Charles. Sagebrush Cantina, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-7702943.

6-9 p.m. | Brent Berry. Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-758-2233.

7-9 p.m. | TCA Throwback Movies on the Big Screen: The Milagro Beanfield War. 1988, Comedy/Western. Directed by Robert Redford, Starring Rubén Blades. 1h 57m. Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $0-10. 575-758-2052.

7-9 p.m. | Jazz ‘n Poetry Open Mic. Bring and listen to original poetry over improvised jazz. OmniHum Gallery, 246 Ledoux St. Suite B, Taos. $7. 575-224-3258.

7-10 p.m. | Jueves de Baile. Latin dance lesson and DJ, discounted drinks. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. $5-15. 575-423-4915. 7:30-9 p.m. | GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS.

Three one-acts and monologue comedies by Helen Rynaski, dir. by Jane Ayles and Jennifer Peterson. Wildflower Playhouse, 1339 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. $15. wildflowerplayhouse.org. 9-11 p.m. | Wizards’ Karaoke. Hosted by Wizard Mike and Sir Lance. Feel the magic! The Alley Cantina, 121 Teresina Lane, Taos. Free. 575-7582121.

Friday, May 24

9-11 a.m. | Ride the Rift Valley Trail. A no-drop

group ride sponsored by the Taos Mountain Bike Association. Beginner and intermediate mountain bikers welcome. Meet at the parking area at the end of County Road 110. Free. 575613-7911.

4-6 p.m. | Snip & Sip. Join Britt for light instruction on the foundations of floral arranging with refreshments. Pay only for what you create. Ultraviolet Floristry, 107B Bent Street, Taos. $25-100. 707-517-3397.

4-6 p.m. | TCA Movies on the Big Screen: Challengers. 2024, Sport/Romance. Directed by Luca Guadagnino. Starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor & Mike Faist. 2h 11m. R. Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $5-10. 575-758-2052.

4:30-8:30 p.m. | Taos Pop Up. A community of artists, craftsmen, vintage items and service providers. Hotel La Fonda de Taos, 108 S. Plaza, Taos. Free. 575-249-2322.

5-7 p.m. | Charlie Marvin feat. Suitcase Ray. Sagebrush Cantina, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-770-2943.

5-7 p.m. | Zimmerman and Lake, “Settling Dust, Chapter One” Opening Reception. Presenting a visual dialogue between Zoë Zimmerman’s evocative photographic works and Julie Lake’s intricately crafted steel forms. Lake Object, 103C Bent Street, Taos. Free. 575224-2184.

5-7 p.m. | “Everyday Perspectives” Artist Reception for Eli Walters. MoMo Taos, 133 Bent St, Taos. Free. 505-690-78712.

5-8 p.m. | Volleyball. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. Free. 505-423-4915.

5-9 p.m. | Live Music. During dinner service at La Luna. Hotel La Fonda de Taos, 108 S Plaza, Taos. Free. 505-550-1119.

5-9 p.m. | Karaoke! Libations and delicious food. Carson Cafe, 509 NM Hwy 567, Carson. Free. 718-938-5342.

6-8 p.m. | Live Jazz feat. Christine Autumn and Claire Detels. Barra Vino, 241 Ledoux St, Taos. Free. 575-240-8534.

6-9 p.m. | Chicken Sedan. Secret agent spaghetti western hot-rod rockabilly twang! Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-758-2233. 6 p.m. | Breath and Beats. Active breathwork journey w/ DJ set. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. $25-30. 505-423-4915.

7-9 p.m. | Movies on The Big Screen: Wicked Little Letters. 2023, Comedy/Mystery. Starring Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman. 1h 42m. R. Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $5-10. 575-758-2052. 7-11 p.m. | BOOMROOTS feat. Los Domingueros. High energy reggae hiphop, danceable beats and conscious lyrics. Soldado’s, 1351 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. $10. 949-701-2655.

7:30-9 p.m. | GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS.

Three one-acts and monologue comedies by Helen Rynaski, dir. by Jane Ayles and Jennifer Peterson. Wildflower Playhouse, 1339 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. $15. wildflowerplayhouse.org. 8-11 p.m. | Lluvia Negra. Sagebrush Cantina, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-7702943.

8 p.m. | In House We Trust. House music dance party. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. $5. 505-423-4915.

10 p.m. | Vanilla Pop. The Alley Cantina, 121 Teresina Lane, Taos. Free. 575-758-2121.

Saturday, May 25

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Taos Farmers Market. Enjoy local produce, crafts, music and Northern New Mexico delights with friends, growers and community members. Taos County Courthouse, 105 Albright St, Taos. Free. taosfarmersmarket. org.

12-4 p.m. | Mora Market on Mainstreet. Live music by Agua Negra. Mora Local Growers’ Coop Parking Lot, NM-518, Mora. Free. 608286-0540.

2-8 p.m. | First Annual Jump Rope Jam. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. Free. 505423-4915.

2-6 p.m. | Art opening: Three Solo Shows. Florence Miller Pierce (1918-2007); Marietta Patricia Leis investigations into luminosity; and sumptuous photos by Francis Reynolds. The Wright Contemporary, 627 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-224-0530.

4-6 p.m. | Artist Reception: Panoramic Landscape Photography by Dane Spangler.

Large format, high resolution images of the American West by local Taos artist Dane Spangler. Sage Fine Art, 115C East Taos Plaza, Taos. Free. 575-758-9396.

4-6 p.m. | “Our Taos” at the Blumenschein Opening Reception. Blumenschein Home and Museum, 222 Ledoux Street, Taos. Free. 575-758-3255.

4-6 p.m. | John Nichols Literary Memorial. Featuring image collage compiled by Phaedra Greenwood, film from New Mexico PBS by Michael Kamins and music by Ricky and the Re-Rites to honor the Taoseño writer, photographer, environmentalist, screenwriter, musician and witty cultural commentator. Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-758-2052.

5-8 p.m. | Jess Wayne Trio at the Chili Line Depot! Kicking off the 2024 music season at the Chili Line Depot. The Chili Line Depot, 38429 Hwy 285, Tres Piedras. Free. 575-7581701.

5-9 p.m. | Live Music. During dinner service at La Luna. Hotel La Fonda de Taos, 108 S Plaza, Taos. Free. 505-550-1119.

6-8 p.m. | Joe Chupek. Barra Vino, 241 Ledoux St, Taos. Free. 575-240-8534.

6-9 p.m. | Daily Winter Crow. Doña Luz Social Club, 112 Doña Luz St, Taos. Free. 575-737-3500. 6-9 p.m. | Michael Burke. Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-758-2233.

7-9 p.m. | TCA Movies on the Big Screen: Challengers. 2024, Sport/Romance. Directed by Luca Guadagnino. Starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor & Mike Faist. 2h 11m. R. Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $5-10. 575-758-2052.

7-10 p.m. | Chris Morel, Charlie Woehler, Tom Pryor and Gray LeGere. Rockin’ alt-country, bluesy-funky boogie, booty-shakin’ fun. Sagebrush Cantina, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-758-2254.

7:30-9 p.m. | GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS.

Three one-acts and monologue comedies by Helen Rynaski, dir. by Jane Ayles and Jennifer Peterson. Wildflower Playhouse, 1339 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. $15. wildflowerplayhouse.org. 10 p.m. | Katy P and The Business. The Alley Cantina, 121 Teresina Lane, Taos. Free. 575-7582121.

Sunday, May 26

8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Mayfest Quick Draw. On Memorial Day Sunday, artists and viewers are

invited to have fun, exhibit their talent, and win cash prizes. Bradenburg Park Gazebo, Main St, Red River. Free. 575-586-5658.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Carson Sunday Market.

Live music, local artists and great food! Drop in vendors $5, contact Emi at emi@ gigletsgarments.com to get a spot. Carson Cafe and Grocery, 509 NM Hwy 567, Carson. Free. 718-938-5342.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Car Show. Music and food, plus T-shirt and meal ticket. Proceeds donated to Taos High culinary arts program. DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos, 1524 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. $30. 866-6574019.

2-4 p.m. | GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS. Three one-acts and monologue comedies by Helen Rynaski, dir. by Jane Ayles and Jennifer Peterson. Wildflower Playhouse, 1339 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. $15. wildflowerplayhouse.org. 2-4 p.m. | TCA Throwback Movies on the Big Screen: The Milagro Beanfield War. 1988, Comedy/Western. Directed by Robert Redford, Starring Rubén Blades. 1h 57m. Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $0-10. 575-758-2052.

4:30-5:30 p.m. | 2-steppin’ dance lessons. Sign-in 4:20 p.m., dance band at 6 p.m. The Pavillion, KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. $10. 575770-2207.

6-9 p.m. | Taos Roadtrip. For 2-step Sunday. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. $15. 505423-4915.

6-9 p.m. | David and Jeanie. Sagebrush Cantina, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-770-2943.

6-9 p.m. | Charley Solito. Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-758-2233.

Monday, May 27

6-9 p.m. | James McConnon. Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-758-2233.

6-9 p.m. | Jeremiah Glauser. Sagebrush Cantina, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-770-2943.

7-8:30 p.m. | SPiFFY SQUiRREL Stand-Up Comedy Showcase. Soldado’s, 1351 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. $5. 949-701-2655.

7-9 p.m. | TCA Movies on the Big Screen: Challengers. 2024, Sport/Romance. Directed by Luca Guadagnino. Starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor & Mike Faist. 2h 11m. R. Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $5-10. 575-758-2052.

7-9:30 p.m. | Cullen Winter’s Blues

Boomerang. Rhythm and blues, soulful goodness. Patio now open! Soldado’s, 1351 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur C, Taos. Free. 949-7012655.

9-11:30 p.m. | Taos Has Talent. Taos’ renowned open mic night. Bring your talent, your voice instrument band or ?? The Alley Cantina, 121 Teresina Lane, Taos. Free. 575-758-2121.

Tuesday, May 28

6-8 p.m. | High Desert Acoustic Duo. Rolling Still Lounge, 110 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-613-0326.

6-9 p.m. | Michael Burke. Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-758-2233.

6-9 p.m. | Audra Rodgers. Sagebrush Cantina, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-7702943.

Wednesday, May 29

5-8 p.m. | Volleyball. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. Free. 505-423-4915.

5:30-9 p.m. | “Devotion” Symposium. A multi-faith discussion including some of Taos’s prominent spiritual leaders on the topic of devotion for OmniHum’s current exhibition. Omnihum Gallery, 246 Ledoux st, Taos. Free. 575-224-3258.

6-9 p.m. | Jess Wayne. Sagebrush Cantina, 1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Free. 575-7702943.

6-9 p.m. | Noble Rider. Adobe Bar at the Historic Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-758-2233.

6-9:30 p.m. | Singles Mixing Bowl Happy Hour. Mix it up! Bring friends or roll solo and make new friends! Prizes and discounted beer and pizza. Gutters Taos Bowling , 520 Plaza Cañon Dr, Taos. Free. 575-770-1416.

6-9 p.m. | Trivia. Every Wednesday. Daleee KTAOS, 9 NM 150, El Prado. Free. 505-423-4915. 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Taos Trivia Night. Every Wednesday with Gabby and Daniela. Fun prizes for winners! Rolling Still Lounge, 110 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Free. 575-613-0326. 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Irish Session. Traditional Irish music from the Emerald Isle: live acoustic jigs, reels and hornpipes. Barra Vino, 241 Ledoux St, Taos. Free. 575-779-1018.

6:30-8:30 p.m. | Jimmy Stadler. Sabroso Restaurant & Bar, 470 State Road 150, Arroyo Seco. Free. 575-776-3333.

6:30-9:30 p.m. | Taos Bluegrass Jam. Daleee