FESTIVAL EVENTS
Martinart Studios Presents: “PROTEST 2024!”
This exhibit will be on view in FUSION | 708 for the duration of the Rising High Arts Festival! Artists in this exhibit strive to make a difference and change the world.
Rising High Mural Expo: Paint in Progress
FUSION presents the “Rising High Mural Expo: Paint in Progress” featuring five local artists curated by Lapis Room at FUSION | The Meadow. On view for the duration of the Rising High Arts Festival, October 10th–20th (and beyond)!
Lensic 360 Presents Y La Bamba
Lensik 360 is bringing Y La Bamba and Kiltro the FUSION | 708 stage on Sunday, October 20th, at 7:30 PM, as the final event in the Rising High Arts Festival!
2024 ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Festival
Back by Popular Demand, the Albuquerque Fermentation & Fungi Fest Returns! After an amazing debut last year, we're back and bigger than ever! Join us for the 2nd Annual Albuquerque Fermentation & Fungi Fest, hosted by the Downtown ABQ Arts & Cultural District.
The Albuquerque Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over ten years of serving FREE PANCAKES and introducing you to some of the nation's leading emerging artists.
Novel Point Coffee's Latte Art Throwdown
Novel Point Coffee is back this spooky season with their second annual LATTE ART THROWDOWN! On October 20th, at 7 PM, join us at FUSION | The Cell for a ghost and ghoul themed competition!
Quintessence: A Community of Singers presents NATION in Concert
Quintessence: A Community of Singers is bringing NATION to FUSION! Founders of the a cappella band NATION, composers Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach are pioneers as they cross boundaries and genres in the spirit of collaboration.
UNM Creative Writing Program Presents Jenn Shapland
The UNM Creative Writing Program is bringing author Jenn Shapland to FUSION | 708 on Thursday, October 17 at 7 PM! Jenn Shapland, a writer in New Mexico, will be reading from her recently published book, Thin Skin, a collection of essays.
Wavetrails: A Festival of Light and Sound
The Inaugural Wavetrails Festival will include two nights of incredible performances and visual art, including dance, spoken word, live instrumentation, and an immersive sound and holographic visual experience.
AMP Concerts Presents Peter Bradley Adams
AMP Concert is bringing Peter Bradley Adams to FUSION | 708 on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:30 PM!
Posa-A-Palooza: Live Figure Drawing
Come to FUSION | 708 on Wednesday, October 16th, at 6 PM for a live figure drawing session! Study from a live unclothed model with a classical art approach!
Duke City Repertory Theatre presents Bard Crawl: King Lear
DCRT will bring KING LEAR - Shakespeare’s classic story of family, devotion, deception, murder, and greed - to FUSION’s Rising High Arts Festival.
FUSION Theatre Company Presents 1st STREET CABARET
Join FUSION friends and special guests for a celebration of the performing arts, honoring the finest local talent in a production that will showcase the Best of Albuquerque!
Unity in Rhythm: A Drum Circle Event by Drum Unity
Join us at FUSION | 708 for "Unity in Rhythm: A Drum Circle Event," presented by Drum Unity, a monthly uplifting gathering that weaves the art of drumming with meditative and community-building experiences.
ABQ Headbangers Market
The Headbangers Market is a step into a realm beyond the ordinary, where darker-themed arts, crafts, and live heavy music collide.
NATOK ROK Earth Trance
Come to FUSION | The Cell on Friday, October 11th, at 7 PM for NATOK ROK Earth Trance with Madi Sato, Timothy P. McLaughlin, and their Band. NATOK ROK Earth Trance is a unique emergent experience of music & language.
Friends with Benny: Celebrating 1,000 Shows
Join an accomplished lineup of Albuquerque musicians as they come together at FUSION | 708 on Friday, October 11 at 6 PM! This evening will celebrate the 1,000th solo performance of New Mexico Music Award winner Benny Bassett.
ANYTIME Outdoor Movie Screening
Come to FUSION for an outdoor movie screening of ANYTIME. ANYTIME follows the collective ambitions of fifteen of the world’s best male and female freeride mountain bikers across forests, deserts, cities and high-alpine peaks, as they attempt to define the frontiers of their sport.
Safe House Distilling Co. Rising High Happy Hours!
Safe House Distilling Co. and Teller Vodka are proud to sponsor the Rising High Happy Hour! Taking place every weekday from 4–7 PM during the inaugural Rising High Arts Festival, October 10th–20th!