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At NMPBS, we’re proud to serve the diverse communities throughout our beautiful state.
Events and Screenings
September, 2026
September 12 at 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. (FREE)
On Saturday, September 19, Central Ave. will be closed to traffic for the free Bands of Enchantment Music Festival—a downtown takeover with live music, culture, and community. Expect raw energy, genre-bending talent, and unforgettable moments. Visit us at the NMPBS Booth!
The Bands of Enchantment Outdoor Music Festival is located on Central Ave. between 4th St. and 6th St. Bus routes will be affected. Please check ABQ Transit webpages for route changes. Paid parking lots and street parking are available in the surrounding area.
Note: RSVPing does not guarantee entry. This event is free to the public. If the event reaches capacity, access will be limited. We recommend arriving early. Keep an eye on temperatures and stay hydrated. This is a rain or shine event.
October, 2026
October 13 at 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. (FREE)
Join NMPBS for an intimate evening with acclaimed author Virginia Eubanks as she reads from her memoir, A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving: Lessons on Love, Care, and Survival. NMPBS’ Andrea Quijada will sit down with Virginia for a conversation about love, family, and caregiving, and how Virginia’s own experiences connect to the themes explored in the PBS documentary Caregiving.
Come for a meaningful conversation about what it means to care for—and be cared for by—the people we love.
Dinner and a special bookmark are included!
November, 2026
November 5 at 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. ($150-220)
Join NMPBS on Thursday, November 5 for an intimate evening with Pati Jinich, the award-winning chef, author, and television host known for her PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table and Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana.
Before Pati’s special appearance in downtown Albuquerque at the KiMo Theatre at 7 pm, you’re invited, just a few blocks away, to The Avery from 5 pm to 6:30 pm for an exclusive reception featuring Pati Jinich and a tasting menu specially designed by her and inspired by her newest cookbook, Foods of La Frontera.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet Pati, enjoy her food, and spend time with fellow NMPBS supporters in an intimate setting.
Learn more or get your tickets now! Space is Limited!.
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