Christmas trees, luminarias and 'The Sound of Music': 7 events this week

20251128-venue-v03weekly — “All Mixed Up,” the end of the year exhibit at the Placitas Community Library, is open now through Jan. 1, 2026.

Beth Trujillo Beth Trujillo Beth Trujillo Asst. Features Editor

Published November 26, 2025 - 7:00 a.m. Modified November 26, 2025 - 7:00 a.m.

There was a point in my childhood where I was urged to “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” at what felt like the crack of dawn, thanks to my sister’s obsession with “The Sound of Music.” I solved a "problem" like my sister by hiding that record. You can learn how to solve a problem like Maria this weekend at Rodey Theatre. Or check out a few of my other favorite things.

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Trek on over

Ettin Games and Members of the USS White Sands, the Albuquerque area “Star Trek” fan association, are joining forces with the United States Marine Corps from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Saturday, Nov. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 30, to collect items for Toys for Tots. Members of the White Sands will be at Ettin Games, 8510 Montgomery Blvd. NE, in costume for pictures during the event. Donations at Ettin Games are open through Nov. 30, and the White Sands is also sponsoring a collection box at Community Sciences Corporation at 4481 Corrales Road in Corrales through Nov. 30.

A fun mix

“All Mixed Up,” the end of the year exhibit at the Placitas Community Library, is open now through Jan. 1, 2026. The show features over 50 mixed-media pieces, including 2D, 3D and wearable art, from 13 artists. The Placitas Community Library is located at 453 Highway 165 in Placitas.

O Tannenbaum

Shine Bright Albuquerque is coming to Civic Plaza from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. The free event features activities for all ages, a photo booth and the city’s official tree lighting. Civic Plaza is located at 1 Civic Plaza NW.

Climbing over challenges

The South Broadway Cultural Center is hosting the New Mexico premiere of “Across Together” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. “Across Together” follows a group of New Mexico youth, including DACA recipients, Indigenous youth, Latines and children of immigrants, as they climb Citlaltépetl, North America’s tallest volcano. Tickets are $10 at artsandculture.cabq.gov. The South Broadway Cultural Center is located at 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE.

Coming from Kyiv

DakhaBrakha, a music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, is bringing their “ethno chaos” sound to the KiMo Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. The group blends traditional Ukrainian music with musical influences from around the world. Tickets are $49-$69 at artsandculture.cabq.gov. The KiMo is located at 423 Central Ave. NW.

Night lights

Enjoy Casa San Ysidro as it gets illuminated during Noche de Luces from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. The historic building will be adorned with luminarias and holiday lights. Hot cider and cookies will help get eventgoers in the holiday spirit. Casa San Ysidro is located at 973 Old Church Road in Corrales.

‘Something Good’

The hills are alive as Landmark Musicals’ “The Sound of Music” comes to the University of New Mexico’s Rodey Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. Tickets start at $15 at unmtickets.com. Rodey Theatre is located on the UNM campus.