16 Things to Do in Santa Fe This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Ben Folds & A Piano

Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds performs a stripped-down solo piano show spanning beloved hits and deeper cuts at the historic Lensic.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:30 PM · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe

Christina Gomez Y Los Cuates

An energetic Latin music performance at one of Santa Fe's most intimate and uniquely atmospheric venues.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe

Eric Johnson

Guitar legend Eric Johnson brings his virtuosic playing and genre-spanning catalog to Santa Fe via AMP Concerts.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Santa Fe

Show at Relay Santa Fe feat. Santa Fe Portalfest bands

Santa Fe Portalfest and local bands Crim3lab and Holy Garden District play a community fundraiser show at Relay Santa Fe ahead of the final Portalfest.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Relay Santa Fe, Santa Fe

Festivals & Special Events

Santa Fe International Literary Festival

A three-day celebration of storytelling and the written word at venues around Santa Fe.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Santa Fe

Arts & Culture

Member Morning | Sarah Rovang: 'Georgia O'Keeffe and Frank Lloyd Wright'

A special members-only conversation with author Sarah Rovang exploring the surprising connection between two American icons.

Friday, May 15, 2026 9:00 AM · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street, Santa Fe

Green Man ~ Voice of the Forest

An immersive and mythic musical performance at Paradiso Santa Fe celebrating the ancient archetype of the Green Man.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe

Theater Grottesco presents Out At Sea

Theater Grottesco's physical theater production 'Out At Sea' plays its penultimate performances at Teatro Paraguas' intimate second space.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:30 PM · Teatro Paraguas (Second space), 3205A Calle Marie, Santa Fe

Yoga Book Club

A monthly gathering at Santa Fe Community Yoga that blends literary discussion with yoga community connection.

Friday, May 29, 2026 7:00 PM · Santa Fe Community Yoga, 3229B Richards Lane, Santa Fe

At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen

Santa Fe Playhouse's bold and boundary-pushing production runs through May, with Friday and Saturday evening performances and Sunday matinees.

Friday, May 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 East De Vargas Street, Santa Fe

Free Events

SITE Santa Fe Art Book Sale

SITE Santa Fe holds its annual art book sale, a beloved community event with rare and discounted art publications in their Railyard gallery space.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe

Create with O'Keeffe: Poppin' Up Poppies! (Southside Library)

A free drop-in art activity for all ages where participants create beautiful paper flowers inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's famous poppy paintings.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 3:30 PM · Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, Santa Fe

Date Night

QUINTESSENTIAL - Five Jazz Masters with Special Guest Vocalist, Eliana Joy

Five top jazz musicians join special guest vocalist Eliana Joy for an intimate evening of masterful jazz at Paradiso's grand-piano stage.

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

Outdoors & Active

Origami In The Garden at Box Studio Sculpture Garden

An ongoing outdoor exhibition at Box Studio Sculpture Garden featuring stunning large-scale origami sculptures by Jennifer and Kevin Box in collaboration with world-renowned origami artists.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Box Studio Sculpture Garden, Santa Fe

Running Hub Brew Crew at Keeping Together Brewery

Join The Running Hub's social run club for a group run followed by craft beer at the brand-new Keeping Together Brewery and Beverage Garden.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:30 PM · Keeping Together Brewery, Santa Fe

Food & Drink

Italian Wine Dinner with Dalla Terra at NOSA Restaurant

Santa Fe Life Magazine hosts an intimate wine dinner featuring phenomenal wines from throughout Italy paired with upscale cuisine at NOSA Restaurant and Inn.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:00 PM · NOSA Restaurant and Inn, Santa Fe