Discover a curated calendar of Santa Fe’s premier events, featuring exclusive happenings and experiences from our trusted local partners.
Jul 28 · Aug 1 · Sun 7/12 at 4:00 PM, Tues 7/28 & Sat 8/1 at 7:30 PM
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Journey into the heart of Spain and Italy, where a resplendent world of Renaissance and Early Baroque sounds awaits. Twenty Desert Chorale artists - joined by the early music ensemble Incantare, theorbo, and organ- will transport you to the hallowed halls of the grand cathedrals, the mountains and seasides of the Mediterranean, and beyond. Experience the breathtaking polyphony of these sacred and secular works, creating a captivating tapestry of interwoven melodies that will fill you with the same wonder felt by those who first heard these masterworks centuries ago.
Jul 18 · 3pm - 6pm
1273 Calle de Comercio, Santa Fe, NM 8750
Paseo Pottery invites the Santa Fe community to its fourth annual Rufina Pottery Party on Saturday, July 18, a celebration of art, music, and community inspired by Saint Rufina, the patron saint of potters and the namesake of the Rufina District, where the studio is located. Held in conjunction with the feast day of Saint Rufina, the free event will feature live pottery demonstrations, including handbuilding and wheel throwing, while DJ Earway spins vinyl throughout the afternoon. Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be available, and attendees can also enjoy giveaways during the celebration. Saint Rufina, a third-century martyr from Seville, is associated with pottery and ceramic arts as a symbol of transformation through fire. Paseo Pottery began hosting the annual event after discovering the meaningful connection between Saint Rufina and the neighborhood it calls home. “This is our fourth annual celebration, and it’s become one of our favorite ways to celebrate our community,” said Angela Smith Kirkman, owner of Paseo Pottery. “Finding ourselves in the Rufina District felt serendipitous.”
Jul 23 · Jul 25 · Jul 26 · +1 more · Thurs 7/23 & Thurs 7/30 @ 7:30 PM, Sat 7/25 @ 6:00 PM, Sun 7/26 @ 4:00 PM
Last performed in 2016, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale is thrilled to continue the tradition of presenting Sergei Rachmaninoff’s profoundly beautiful and deeply spiritual All-Night Vigil (popularly known as Vespers). This cornerstone of choral music consists of fifteen movements of unaccompanied voices creating a cathedral of sound. Composed in less than two weeks in 1915 against the backdrop of war, Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece marries traditional Orthodox chants with his distinctive harmonic language, creating a work of great emotional depth. From the grand opening of “Come, Let Us Worship” to the famous low B-flat descent in “Lord, Now Lettest Thou,” All-Night Vigil showcases the full expressive range of the human voice. The Desert Chorale will expand to 32 top-tier professional vocalists to tackle this herculean work. Whether you’re hearing the Vespers for the first time or revisiting a beloved favorite, this program promises to be an unforgettable journey through what many consider to be the pinnacle of Russian choral music.
Mondays · through Jul 6 · Paseo Pottery
Saturdays · through Dec 26 · The Railyard
JUL
18
3pm - 6pm · 1273 Calle de Comercio, Santa Fe, NM 8750
19
Sun 7/19 & Sun 8/2 at 4:00 PM, Fri 7/24 at 7:30 PM · Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
21
Tour registration opens at 10:30 am · Meets at Eldorado Hotel, 309 W San Francisco St
22
DOORS 7:00pm starts 7:30PM · San Miguel Chapel
23
1pm -3pm · Paseo Pottery
Thurs 7/23 & Thurs 7/30 @ 7:30 PM, Sat 7/25 @ 6:00 PM, Sun 7/26 @ 4:00 PM · Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
6:00 PM · Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse
24
25
Jul 25–26 · 9 AM - 5 PM · Santa Fe Plaza
26
28
Sun 7/12 at 4:00 PM, Tues 7/28 & Sat 8/1 at 7:30 PM · Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
30
AUG
1
2
8
6:30 PM · Dave's Jazz Bistro at Santa Fe School of Cooking
10
15
Aug 15–16 · 7 AM - 6 PM · Santa Fe Plaza
SEP
4
Fort Marcy Park, Santa Fe, NM
5
Sep 5–13 · Check website for Event Schedule · The Historic Plaza Area
Sep 23–27 · Various locations around Santa Fe
Sep 26–27 · 9/26 @ 7:00 PM, 9/27 @ 3:00 PM · Lensic Performing Arts Center
OCT
3
Oct 3–11 · Balloon Fiesta Park, 4401 Alameda N.E, Albuquerque, NM 87113
12
Santa Fe's Plaza & Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
Oct 24–25 · Gates open @ 6:00 AM · 53 Co Rd 41, Alcalde, NM 87511