Lemurs, 'Nosferatu' and Día de los Muertos: 7 events this week

In the wild, lemurs are endemic to the island of Madagascar. In Albuquerque, you can find them at the ABQ BioPark Zoo.

Sirena Studio is bringing “Raqs Alba: A Belly Dace Extravaganza!” to the South Broadway Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.

20251031-venue-v03weekly — The National Hispanic Cultural Center is hosting “Día de Familia: Día de los Muertos” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.

Beth Trujillo Beth Trujillo Beth Trujillo Asst. Features Editor

Published October 30, 2025 - 6:00 a.m. Modified October 30, 2025 - 6:00 a.m.

This weekend is Halloween and Día de los Muertos, and you can find events celebrating those holidays, as well as a touch of Christmas. Or check out one of these other hauntingly good options.

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Gloom and marigolds

The Santa Fe Plaza is celebrating Día de los Muertos from 4-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The event will feature ofrenda adornment, mariachi, dance performances, a screening of “Coco” and more. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, you can strut your stuff at the Zozobra Costume Contest, where participants dress up as Old Man Gloom.

Love those lemurs

In the wild, lemurs are endemic to the island of Madagascar. In Albuquerque, you can find them at the ABQ BioPark Zoo. Learn more about the primates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, for World Lemur Day. Keeper chats are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the black-and-white ruffed lemur habitat. Admission to the zoo is $1-$19.50 at artsandculture.cabq.gov, and free for qualified individuals. The zoo is located at 903 10th St. SW.

Vamping it

The South Broadway Cultural Center is hosting a screening of the 1922 horror classic, “Nosferatu,” featuring an original live score from Explore Academy, at noon Friday, Oct. 31. The high school students in Explore Academy’s Media Ensemble will use cinematic noises and instruments to create the score. Tickets are $10 at artsandculture.cabq.gov. South Broadway Cultural Center is located 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE.

Dance extravaganza

Sirena Studio is bringing “Raqs Alba: A Belly Dace Extravaganza!” to the South Broadway Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The showcase will feature performances from studio instructors, professional troupes, special guests and more. Tickets are $15-20 at artsandculture.cabq.gov, and prices increase day of the show. South Broadway Cultural Center is located 1025 Broadway Blvd. SE.

Christmas comes early

The Rosemalers of New Mexico and the Scandinavian Club of Albuquerque are inviting you to Julbutikk, a Scandinavian Christmas festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The event will feature live music, the art of Norwegian rosemaling (floral painting), food and artisan vendors and more. The St. John’s United Methodist Church is located at 2626 Arizona St. NE. Admission and parking are free.

Familia affair

The National Hispanic Cultural Center is hosting “Día de Familia: Día de los Muertos” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Eventgoers can decorate sugar skulls, craft paper flowers, sample pan de muerte and more. The event is free. To register, visit nhccnm.org. The NHCC is located at 1701 Fourth St. SW.

Music of the night

Night of the Living Cover Bands is back at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with an all ages encore show. Listen to the sounds of Dust City Opera as Nine Inch Nails, Fudosa as Britney Spears, Dymer as AC/DC and more. Tickets are $12 at holdmyticket.com. Launchpad is located at 618 Central Ave. SW.