Date | Event |
4/2/2025 | This event is currently meeting at Books on the Bosque the first Wednesday of every month There are drinks and goodies available for purchase. The book store is woman owned and is welcoming to the LGBTQ community. There is no set topic for discussion. If anyone has a story to tell, we’re ready to listen. This is a place to get together, meet other women and chat. There will sometimes be an announcement about ORCA and it’s activities. |
4/2/2025 | ORCA Men's Coffee Discussion group - every other Wednesday. |
4/2/2025 | Join NMOBA the second Wednesday of every month for conversation, guest speakers, and networking.
This a great time to connect with colleagues in the community, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, get new clients, and learn from educational presentations. We're laid back, curious, only occasionally catty *wink, and serious about our success. 2025 is no time to be going at it without the support of your community. Are you interested in guest speaking? Email us! exec@nmoba.org more info... |
4/2/2025 | Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime. This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing. The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare. New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership. Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information. more info... |
4/3/2025 | FIRST and THIRD Thursday afternoon of every month from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Highland Senior Center. PLEASE RSVP by clicking on ATTEND, since we will be working with Chris Rogers, the manager at Highland, to get the right-sized room for our game playing enjoyment. We'd like you to RSVP as soon as possible to give Chris enough time to find us the right room. Attendees will choose the game(s) they want to play at the beginning of each session. Game selection will depend largely on how many people choose to attend. ORCA has a large cabinet reserved at Highland where we store our large and interesting variety of board and card games. Our collection of board games includes Monopoly, Albuquerque-opoly, Scrabble, Mancala, and several less-well-known others. We do not own a (Mexican) Train Domino Game set. Card games include Trivial Pursuit (with the cards but without the board) and others of that nature, such as Pop Culture Trivia Game. Other card games are The Game of Things, Quiddler, Novel Beginnings, Headbanz, etc. We don't have ordinary playing cards, so if you want to play a traditional card game, you'll need to bring your own cards. You're welcome to bring any game of your own to encourage others to play it with you. Hope to see you with your best game face on! |
4/3/2025 | FIRST and THIRD Thursday afternoon of every month from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Highland Senior Center. PLEASE RSVP by clicking on ATTEND, since we will be working with Chris Rogers, the manager at Highland, to get the right-sized room for our game playing enjoyment. We'd like you to RSVP as soon as possible to give Chris enough time to find us the right room. Attendees will choose the game(s) they want to play at the beginning of each session. Game selection will depend largely on how many people choose to attend. ORCA has a large cabinet reserved at Highland where we store our large and interesting variety of board and card games. Our collection of board games includes Monopoly, Albuquerque-opoly, Scrabble, Mancala, and several less-well-known others. We do not own a (Mexican) Train Domino Game set. Card games include Trivial Pursuit (with the cards but without the board) and others of that nature, such as Pop Culture Trivia Game. Other card games are The Game of Things, Quiddler, Novel Beginnings, Headbanz, etc. We don't have ordinary playing cards, so if you want to play a traditional card game, you'll need to bring your own cards. You're welcome to bring any game of your own to encourage others to play it with you. Hope to see you with your best game face on! |
4/4/2025 | Country Dancing, even month at ABQ Social Club more info... |
4/4/2025 | Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals. more info... |
4/5/2025 | CHRISTOPHER MAKOS April 5 – May 24, 2025 PARTY Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5: 3-5pm. Christopher Makos will be present and DJ Oona will be spinning the hits. Free and open to the public. Join the PARTY! Daniel Cooney Fine Art is beyond thrilled to announce our third solo exhibition (our first in Santa Fe) by Christopher Makos titled PARTY. The exhibition features unseen vintage work from the artist’s early career. PARTY features a selection of over 40 unique vintage photographs, that celebrate the artist’s ethos: daring, climactic and outrageous. Makos has spent the past five decades in the company of legendary cultural icons, most famously as confidant to Andy Warhol and as a key member of the Factory from 1976-86. His position in this notorious circle gained him access to everyone that was anyone including models, celebrities and underground royalty. The likes of Divine, Steven Tyler, Debbie Harry, Peter Berlin, Richard Gallo, Georgia O’Keefe and other tantalizing figures mingle on the gallery walls. Never satisfied as just an observer Makos brazenly includes multiple self-portraits in this exhibition. Young surfer boy Makos can be seen in languid repose with long blonde hair, loyal dog “Snake” at his side, sporting a pair of cowboy boots and nothing else. In another image, the photographer is positioned bare-assed between two mirrors, camera in hand, admiring himself from behind. In a photograph titled Self-Portrait I, 1970s, a nude Makos, seen from the chest down “tucks” exploring his androgynous side in a mirrored hotel room. Perhaps even more exciting are numerous one of a kind darkroom compositions including double portraits of hustlers, artists, drag queens, nude muscle boys and more. Equally compelling is the original contact sheet from Makos’s infamous “Andy in Drag” photoshoot revealing the Father of Pop Art in a curly wig and white bedsheet complete with Makos’s mark ups in grease pencil. Makos is the author of 18 books including White Trash (1977), Warhol/Makos In Context (2007), Christopher Makos Polaroids (2009) and Everything: The Black and White Monograph (2014). His work has been published in Interview, Rolling Stone, House & Garden, Connoisseur, New York Magazine, Esquire, Genre and People. His works have been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, the Tate Modern, The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The National Gallery and The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. Please contact the gallery for more information at 505-416-5452 or dan@danielcooneyfineart.com. A preview PDF is now available. Note our new address: 1600 Lena Street, Suite F5, Santa Fe, NM 87505. more info... |
4/7/2025 | more info... |
4/8/2025 | Free and open to the public. Join us at the Chambers Business Impact/Government Relations meeting. This committee meets on a monthly basis to explore issues, events and activities the have or could have an influence and impact on living, working and even playing in the Alamogordo-Holloman AFB area. more info... |
4/9/2025 | Join NMOBA the second Wednesday of every month for conversation, guest speakers, and networking.
This a great time to connect with colleagues in the community, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, get new clients, and learn from educational presentations. We're laid back, curious, only occasionally catty *wink, and serious about our success. 2025 is no time to be going at it without the support of your community. Are you interested in guest speaking? Email us! exec@nmoba.org more info... |
4/9/2025 | Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime. This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing. The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare. New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership. Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information. more info... |
4/11/2025 | Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals. more info... |
4/13/2025 | Second Sundays: LGBTQ+ Dance Medicine more info... |
4/13/2025 -6/22/2025 | This event is facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker. This is an opportunity to build community and talk about intimacy experiences in a safe and affirming environment. more info... |
4/16/2025 | ORCA Men's Coffee Discussion group - every other Wednesday. |
4/16/2025 | Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime. This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing. The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare. New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership. Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information. more info... |
4/16/2025 | Or, maybe Kombucha Up and Talk Come unwind and network with other NMOBA members. NM Ferments sells a variety of beverages - so you'll be able to find something to sip on while catching up with other LGBTQ+ businesses, entrepreneurs, and accomplices. This event is free, but registration is requested. more info... |
4/17/2025 | FIRST and THIRD Thursday afternoon of every month from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Highland Senior Center. PLEASE RSVP by clicking on ATTEND, since we will be working with Chris Rogers, the manager at Highland, to get the right-sized room for our game playing enjoyment. We'd like you to RSVP as soon as possible to give Chris enough time to find us the right room. Attendees will choose the game(s) they want to play at the beginning of each session. Game selection will depend largely on how many people choose to attend. ORCA has a large cabinet reserved at Highland where we store our large and interesting variety of board and card games. Our collection of board games includes Monopoly, Albuquerque-opoly, Scrabble, Mancala, and several less-well-known others. We do not own a (Mexican) Train Domino Game set. Card games include Trivial Pursuit (with the cards but without the board) and others of that nature, such as Pop Culture Trivia Game. Other card games are The Game of Things, Quiddler, Novel Beginnings, Headbanz, etc. We don't have ordinary playing cards, so if you want to play a traditional card game, you'll need to bring your own cards. You're welcome to bring any game of your own to encourage others to play it with you. Hope to see you with your best game face on! more info... |
4/17/2025 | Third Thursdays: Country Dance Lessons at ABQ Social Club more info... |
4/17/2025 | Join us for entertainment, fun, and the community at our monthly Drag Bingo at Opuntia. Admission is $20 which also gets you 6 bingo cards. $20.00 for a ticket which also gets you 6 Bingo Cards for playing. Thursday, July 20th, 7 – 9 pm @ Opuntia more info... |
4/18/2025 | Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals. more info... |
4/20/2025 | TransSenders GatheringWelcome TransSenders! This is a monthly gathering organized after the gym's regular hours specifically for trans and non-binary folx in order to provide a safe space for them to try their hands at climbing. The schedule for this event is being worked on at the moment but the event will take place once a month on Sundays at the Midtown gym, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Please contact Cristina for specifics on this event and to get the date of the next meet. Trans climbers of all levels and allies are welcome to find community and expand their climbing skills. Beginners are welcome!
If it’s your first time with us, please fill out a waiver and we will get you set up with gear and an introductory orientation. When you arrive, look for the Rainbow Senders' table behind the check in desk with the rainbow rug! There are pronoun pins available and often, a group activity is available if you choose to participate. The leaders of the Rainbow Senders will be available to help you get started if it’s your first time and/or be your climbing partner if you wish. Rainbow SendersRainbow Senders is sponsored by Stone Age and also exists outside of it. Follow them on Instagram. To join their monthly newsletter please click here. Rainbow Senders are now receiving donations from a very kind community member! With these funds they are able to sponsor one member of the community for a one month membership. If you or someone you know needs financial assistance to be able to climb, please email them the name and contact info. They will be randomly selecting folks from their list each month as long as they are funded. It is their deepest desire to help all folks have access to climbing! They are also accepting donations to continue to grow their sponsorship programs!FundraiserShane Baron-Deutsch, one of our talented members, has created a fun design we are now featuring on some cool apparel! All purchases of items with this design benefit Rainbow Senders and TransSenders! StoneAge Mid-Town. $14 includes gear, no one turned away for lack of funds more info... |
4/23/2025 | Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime. This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing. The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare. New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership. Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information. more info... |
4/23/2025 | $10 for tickets, popcorn, and a fun hang with friends more info... |
4/25/2025 | Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals. more info... |
4/25/2025 | Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid OUTDOOR IN-PERSON and ZOOM Shabbat. Masks are optional. We will be distanced and outside. Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring your own (vegetarian) food if you'd like to eat while we chat after the service. Ritual items and challah welcome. For any questions please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.org. more info... |
4/25/2025 | WhenApril 256:30pm - 8:30pm MDT WhereUnity Spiritual Center AlbuquerqueSister Jessica’s Bingo Bonanza and Drag Show Extravaganza Unity Spiritual CenterJoin Unity Spiritual Center of Albuquerque as we Raise the “Fun”ds with Sister Jessica’s Bingo Bonanza and Drag Show Extravaganza! All ticket sales and money raised at the event will go directly to Unity! A Note on Tickets: General Admission- Gets you a seat at the tables, 4 bingo cards to start with, and a dauber. Snack Box Ticket- an additional 5.00’s gets you the same as general admission adds on a snack box of your choosing. more info... |
4/25/2025 | more info... |
4/30/2025 | ORCA Men's Coffee Discussion group - every other Wednesday. |
4/30/2025 | Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime. This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing. The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare. New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership. Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information. more info... |
5/1/2025 | FIRST and THIRD Thursday afternoon of every month from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Highland Senior Center. PLEASE RSVP by clicking on ATTEND, since we will be working with Chris Rogers, the manager at Highland, to get the right-sized room for our game playing enjoyment. We'd like you to RSVP as soon as possible to give Chris enough time to find us the right room. Attendees will choose the game(s) they want to play at the beginning of each session. Game selection will depend largely on how many people choose to attend. ORCA has a large cabinet reserved at Highland where we store our large and interesting variety of board and card games. Our collection of board games includes Monopoly, Albuquerque-opoly, Scrabble, Mancala, and several less-well-known others. We do not own a (Mexican) Train Domino Game set. Card games include Trivial Pursuit (with the cards but without the board) and others of that nature, such as Pop Culture Trivia Game. Other card games are The Game of Things, Quiddler, Novel Beginnings, Headbanz, etc. We don't have ordinary playing cards, so if you want to play a traditional card game, you'll need to bring your own cards. You're welcome to bring any game of your own to encourage others to play it with you. Hope to see you with your best game face on! |
5/1/2025 | FIRST and THIRD Thursday afternoon of every month from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Highland Senior Center. PLEASE RSVP by clicking on ATTEND, since we will be working with Chris Rogers, the manager at Highland, to get the right-sized room for our game playing enjoyment. We'd like you to RSVP as soon as possible to give Chris enough time to find us the right room. Attendees will choose the game(s) they want to play at the beginning of each session. Game selection will depend largely on how many people choose to attend. ORCA has a large cabinet reserved at Highland where we store our large and interesting variety of board and card games. Our collection of board games includes Monopoly, Albuquerque-opoly, Scrabble, Mancala, and several less-well-known others. We do not own a (Mexican) Train Domino Game set. Card games include Trivial Pursuit (with the cards but without the board) and others of that nature, such as Pop Culture Trivia Game. Other card games are The Game of Things, Quiddler, Novel Beginnings, Headbanz, etc. We don't have ordinary playing cards, so if you want to play a traditional card game, you'll need to bring your own cards. You're welcome to bring any game of your own to encourage others to play it with you. Hope to see you with your best game face on! |
5/2/2025 | Country Dancing, even month at ABQ Social Club more info... |
5/2/2025 | Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals. more info... |