Get Moving This August: Dance, Run, Stroll & More

Albuquerque’s August calendar is in full swing, literally. This month is packed with ways to dance, stroll, run, shop, and cheer from the sidelines. Whether you’re here to groove or just watch the action, it’s time to get moving.

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Go Dancing

Albuquerque Concert Band: Songs of Service
Aug 13 – NM Veterans Memorial Park
Tap your toes to swing classics like In the Mood and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy in the final concert of the summer series. Free and open to all.

 

Berkley, Bob Cummins Jr. & Nara Visa
Aug 13 – Spirit Stage
Songwriter showcase featuring Portland’s Berkley, Dallas’s Bob Cummins Jr., and local favorite Nara Visa. Expect Americana, pop-rock, and Laurel Canyon vibes.

 

Learn to Square Dance
Starts Aug 21 – Albuquerque Square Dance Center
Join a friendly community, get active, and learn a lively new skill in this 14-week class. First night is free!

 

Electric Feels Dance Party
Aug 22 – Canteen Brewhouse
DJ Erine Gomez brings pop, hip hop, and high energy to the brewery. All ages welcome with guardian. Free admission.

 

NM In Rhythm Festival 2025
Aug 22-24 – National Hispanic Cultural Center
Two days, 30+ dance classes in Salsa, Bachata, Samba & more, plus socials, live music, and performances.

Get Active

NM Mother Road Mini Marathon
Aug 17 – Albuquerque Little Theater
Kick off the countdown to Route 66’s 100th anniversary with a 6.6-mile run, 6.6K run/walk, 1-mile walk, or Kids K along the historic Mother Road. Benefits Albuquerque Little Theatre.

 

Yoga at Harwood
Aug 20 – Harwood Art Center
A beginner-friendly drop-in class blending Hatha, Vinyasa, and yoga therapeutics. Explore alignment, breathing, and mindful movement.

 

Sunflower Run
Aug 24 – Casa Rondeña Winery
Adults-only 10K and 5K run/walk through scenic Los Ranchos. Enjoy a flat, fast course and post-race wine, snacks, and souvenirs.

Catch a Performance

Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories
Aug 14–17 – FUSION | 708
Five vignette plays explore the myths, humor, and hardships of a young immigrant girl through the voices of reimagined mythical women.

 

UNBOUND: A Performance Ritual
Aug 15 – South Broadway Cultural Center
Dance, storytelling, poetry, and community gathering to honor the Native ancestors enslaved during the Spanish colonial period in NM.

 

The Zazz Variety Revue
Aug 16 – ZEMA Vinyl Lounge
Burlesque, drag, and bellydance meet in this vibrant celebration of self-expression, craft cocktails, and vintage flair. 21+.

 

Music Under the Stars with the NM Philharmonic
Aug 30 – ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Enjoy classical favorites, movie themes, and lively marches under the evening sky. Bring a picnic and soak in the sounds.

Stroll & Shop

Trinity Soul at La Familia Growers Market
Aug 15 – Dolores Huerta Gateway Park

Browse farmers market vendors and enjoy live Rock, Reggae, Funk, and Soul from Trinity Soul.

 

Children’s Entrepreneur Market at Sunday is Funday
Aug 17 – Haynes Community Center and Park
A market run entirely by kids, part of a family-friendly festival with entertainment, food, and games.

 

Denizen Night Market
Aug 21 – Catalyst Coffee
Browse local makers, artists, and designers while enjoying DJs, non-alcoholic drinks, and community vibes.

 

Los Hermanos at La Familia Growers Market
Aug 22 – Dolores Huerta Gateway Park
Farmers, arts-and-crafts vendors, food trucks, and live music from Los Hermanos.

 

Meet the Makers
Aug 23 – Indian Pueblo Entrepreneurial Complex
Taste and shop from local food entrepreneurs, trucks, bakers, and ranchers.

 

Desert Dazzle
Aug 24 – Squidly Designs, EDo
A night market with vendors, pop-up art, DJs, food trucks, and vintage shops.