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Calendar of Events
Santa Fe is renowned for its rich heritage, its lively arts scene and its beautiful setting in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Enhance your visit to the area by attending a performance or festival, visiting a special exhibit or taking a tour of Santa Fe's historic sites. Events and activities abound to suit every interest. Also, if you are celebrating Mother's Day during your visit, treat Mom to a concert or special outing. Several events are planned for the week of May 5-11.
A selection of spring events in Santa Fe is highlighted below. For a full listing of all events, view the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau calendar of events.
April
Speaker | Mikhail Gorbachev Speaking on Leadership: From the End of the Cold War to the Growing Environmental Crisis | Mon., April 14 | The Lensic www.ticketssantafe.org
Opera | The Mikado | Thurs., April 17 | The Lensic www.ticketssantafe.org
Performance | David Hidalgo & Louie Perez (Members of Los Lobos) | Fri., April 18 | The Lensic www.ticketssantafe.org
Performance | The Wailers | Fri., April 25 | Santa Fe Brewing Company www.ticketssantafe.org
Exhibit | Ghost Ranch Exhibit | Sat., April 26 | Ghost Ranch www.ticketssantafe.org
May
Exhibit | Crossing Boundaries – Glasswork | May 2–May 16 | Manitou Galleries www.ManitouGalleries.com
Performance | Broadway Serenade with Marvin Hamlisch | Thurs., May 8 | The Lensic www.ticketssantafe.org
Performance | The 8th Fire Experience | Sat., May 10 | Institute for American Indian Arts www.the8thfire.org
Tour | Annual Mother's Day Historic House Tour | Sun., May 11 | El Zaguan; The Historic Santa Fe Foundation www.historicsantafe.org
Performance | Kathleen Edwards | Mon., May 12 | Santa Fe Brewing Company www.ticketssantafe.org
Market | Folk Art Flea Market | Sat., May 17 | Museum of International Folk Art www.internationalfolkart.org/folkartflea.html
Performance | 2nd Annual Women's Celebration | May 31 & June 6 | Center for Contemporary Arts www.ticketssantafe.org
June
Performance | Cowboy Junkies | Sun., June 1 | The Lensic www.ticketssantafe.org
Exhibit | 7th Annual Photo Auction | Sat., June 7 | Center for Contemporary Arts www.ccasantafe.org
Sports | Grand Prix de Santa Fe 2008 Horse Show | June 12-June 15 | Las Campanas Santa Fe Grand Prix Field www.grandprixdesantafe.com
Performance | Polyphony Vocal Ensemble Presents Welcome the Summer Solstice! | Sun., June 22 | Loretto Chapel www.polyphonynm.com
Sports | The 59th Annual RODEO! de Santa Fe | June 25-28 | Rodeo de Santa Fe Arena www.rodeodesantafe.org
July
Performance | Falstaff | Multiple Shows in July and August | The Santa Fe Opera http://www.santafeopera.org
Performance | The Marriage of Figaro | Multiple Shows in July and August | The Santa Fe Opera http://www.santafeopera.org
Performance | Radamisto | Multiple Shows in July and August | The Santa Fe Opera http://www.santafeopera.org
Performance | Billy Budd | Multiple Shows in July and August | The Santa Fe Opera http://www.santafeopera.org
Performance | Adriana Mater | Multiple Shows in July and August | The Santa Fe Opera http://www.santafeopera.org
Performance | El Pintor (Flamenco) | Multiple Shows in July | The Lodge at Santa Fe http://ticketssantafe.com
Market | Santa Fe International Folk Art Market | July 12-13 | Museum Hill http://www.folkartmarket.org
August
Performance | Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company | Multiple Shows in August | The Lodge at Santa Fe http://www.ticketssantafe.org
Festival | Summer Festival, Frontier Days and Horses of the West | Aug. 1-3 | El Rancho de las Golondrinas http://www.golondrinas.org
Festival | The Santa Fe Music Fest–2008 | Aug. 8-10 | Downs at Santa Fe http://www.santafemusicfest.com
Exhibit | 25th Annual Antique Ethnographic Art Show | Aug. 15-17 | El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe http://www.whitehawkshows.com
Market | 87th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market | Aug. 23-24 | Santa Fe Plaza http://www.swaia.org/
Festival | Thirsty Ear Festival | Aug. 30-31 | Eaves Movie Ranch http://www.ticketssantafe.com
Market | Fiesta de Santa Fe-Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show and Sale | Aug. 30-Sept. 1 | Santa Fe Plaza http://www.santafefiesta.org
September
Festival | Fiesta de Santa Fe | Sept. 3-7 | Santa Fe Plaza http://www.santafefiesta.org
Festival | Spanish Renaissance Fair | Sept. 20-21 | El Rancho de las Golondrinas http://www.golondrinas.org
More September events will be announced soon!
October
Festival | Harvest Festival | Oct. 4-5 | El Rancho de las Golondrinas http://www.golondrinas.org
More October events will be announced soon!
Recurring Events
Santa Fe features many recurring events that are a wonderful way to experience the city. Daily historic and cultural tours www.historicwalksofsantafe.com are offered at various times of day. From March through October, a scenic day train www.theTRAINinsantafe.com departs from the Historic Santa Fe Depot on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check out Art on the Hill www.internationalfolkart.org/eventsedu/calendar.html, a free museum night on the first Wednesday of the month. Art lovers will also enjoy Natural Affinities, a joint exhibit of the works of Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams running from May 23-September 7 at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. There are many more activities, events and performances; check out the Santa Fe Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau calendar of events www.santafe.org/Calendar/index.html for listings.