14 Things to Do in Santa Fe This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

SWAIA Native Fashion Week

Two days celebrating Indigenous creativity with a Native Creatives Market, A Taste of Native Fashion, and much more from SWAIA.

Friday, May 8, 2026 – Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM · Santa Fe

Music & Nightlife

Jazz Singer Allison Davis – New Album Debut

NMMA-nominated jazz singer Allison Davis performs the debut of her new album at Paradiso Santa Fe.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe

Juani De La Isla Quartet

The Juani De La Isla Quartet brings flamenco jazz to the intimate stage at Paradiso Santa Fe.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe

Michael Grodsky & Friends in Concert at CCA Santa Fe

Michael Grodsky & Friends perform a concert at the Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe — almost full, grab tickets soon.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 12:00 PM · Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe

Arts & Culture

At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen – Santa Fe Playhouse

Santa Fe Playhouse presents this bold and irreverent theatrical production running through the end of May.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:30 PM · Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 East De Vargas Street, Santa Fe

Boundary Breakers: The Legacy of Jody Folwell

Join Jody Folwell, Kaa Folwell, Diego Romero, and Jared Tso for a conversation on the revolutionary Santa Clara Pueblo potter's life and lasting impact.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe

In-Person Class: The Red Poppy in Watercolor

Paint O'Keeffe's iconic Red Poppy in watercolor in this hands-on class at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Creativity Studio.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 AM · O'Keeffe Museum Creativity Studio, corner of W Marcy St and Sheridan St, Santa Fe

Family-Friendly

Family Day: Petal Party

Celebrate May's blooms with hands-on art activities for families at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:30 AM · 217 Johnson Street, Santa Fe

Free Events

First Friday Silent Film Series: The Passion of Joan of Arc

The 1928 cinematic landmark 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' screens in St. Francis Auditorium with original live music performed on the museum's McNary Pipe Organ — free to attend.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe

KIVA End-of-School-Year Celebration

SITE Santa Fe hosts a community end-of-school-year celebration for youth in the Marlene Nathan Meyerson Auditorium.

Friday, May 8, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe

Date Night

Santa Fe Pro Musica with Karen Ouzounian

Santa Fe Pro Musica features acclaimed cellist Karen Ouzounian and violinist Colin Jacobsen at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe

QUINTESSENTIAL – Five Jazz Masters with Eliana Joy

Five jazz masters join special guest vocalist Eliana Joy for an intimate evening at Paradiso Santa Fe.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe

Outdoors & Active

Origami In The Garden at Box Studio Sculpture Garden

An outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring intricate origami-inspired works by Jennifer and Kevin Box and world-renowned collaborators, open through October.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Box Studio Sculpture Garden, Santa Fe

Rainbow Senders – LGBTQ+ Climbing Night

Santa Fe Climbing Center hosts its monthly LGBTQ+ climbing night, an inclusive social event for all skill levels from 6:00–8:00 PM on the 2nd Friday of each month.

Friday, May 8, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Santa Fe Climbing Center, 3008 Cielo Court, Santa Fe