FUSION Theatre Company is elated to announce our 2025 Autumn Season lineup! Featuring WAKEY, WAKEY by Will Eno, ONE FLEA SPARE by Naomi Wallace, and 1st STREET CABARET curated by FUSION.
Pauline Eaton NWS went through several years of considerable stress after moving from San Diego to San Francisco. The above installation chronicles her feelings and her growth. This introduction to her life and art focuses on the paintings and text of her Crawling to the Light: An Artist in Transition. An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
The ALBUQUERQUE ABSTRACT ARTISTS ALLIANCE is pleased to announce their inaugural exhibition, FORAY, running from October 3 through November 2 at FUSION | 708. An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
Music educator Jason McInnes is back with another round of an 8-week music class for adults, at FUSION on Tuesdays, October 7–December 2 (no class November 11), from 6:30–8:30 PM.
Gonzo Opera is back by popular demand at FUSION | The Cell with “Operas from the Crypt”, running October 30–November 2! Come experience genuine opera, but with wild and crazy characters and stories one would never expect to find in traditional opera!
The Albuquerque Philosophy Collective hosts their monthly meetings on the FUSION campus. This month’s meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, from 2:00–3:30 PM at FUSION | 708. All are welcome to come discuss the question “Is politics the realm of experts?”
Thank you, abstract lovers, for supporting ALBUQUERQUE ABSTRACT ARTISTS ALLIANCE in their inaugural exhibit. Please join them for their closing reception at FUSION | 708 on November 2, from 4–6 PM.
Come to FUSION | The Cell on Wednesday at 6–8:30 PM for a figure drawing session. Study from a live unclothed model with a classical art approach with no adornment, draping, or garments unless requested by the model.
Horizon Review invites you to Between The Lines: A Literary Speakeasy on the evening of November 6. Come enjoy a night of art, drinks, and conversation set in the moody backdrop of FUSION | The Cell.
The Camino Real Artists are inviting you to the opening of their "Making Memories Along the Camino Real" Exhibition on Friday, November 7, from 5–7 PM at FUSION! The Camino Real artists paint many topics, such as New Mexico landscapes, scenery, buildings, and animals.
The Camino Real artists paint many topics, such as New Mexico landscapes, scenery, buildings, and animals. Their styles are varied; they do abstracts, realists, and much in between.
"The Heart's Memory" is thanks to a grant from the Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund, which supported Julianna’s desire to develop a new body of work, larger in scale.
Juliana Kirwin is inviting you to the opening of her exhibition, “The Heart’s Memory,” at FUSION | 708 on Friday, November 7, from 5–7 PM as part of The ABQ Artwalk and theFirst Friday ARTScrawl.
The UNM Creative Writing Program’s MFA Reading Series, Works in Progress (WIP), is returning to FUSION! Join us for WIP at FUSION | The Cell on November 7, at 7 PM!
Collective singing is one of the oldest human practices. Songs and tunes that arose in the space of togetherness had a variety of functions: people used to sing to celebrate, to mark important moments of life passage, to commemorate, to pray, to give thanks, to grieve, or to play.
Illiterati: Gen X Book Club will meet at FUSION on Sunday, November 9, from 11 AM–1 PM. The November discussion will be on The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
FUSION Theatre Company is thrilled to present ONE FLEA SPARE by Naomi Wallace, directed by Laurie Thomas, opening on Thursday, November 13. The cast features Jacqueline Reid, David Sinkus, Matthew Van Wettering, and Jayce Ross. We also welcome Arron Shiver back to the boards!
Join us at FUSION 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.
Sanctuary Cinema is proud to partner with NMPBS on a screening of AURORA’S SUNRISE, BOAT PEOPLE, and MY STORY IS GOLDEN, plus a FREE Dinner at FUSION | The Cell on Thursday, November 20, starting at 5:30 PM! The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.
Juliana Kirwin is inviting you to the closing of her exhibition, “The Heart’s Memory,” at FUSION | 708 on Friday, November 28, from 5–7 PM.
On their newest album, Yes & No (11/26/25), Ryanhood celebrates 20 years together with a bold, bright, harmony-saturated romp through the inescapable contradictions at the heart of each of us.
AMP Concerts is bringing Trey Gunn and David Forlano to FUSION | 708 on Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM). Trey Gunn and David Forlano mark the start of a unique collaboration carved from the high desert of New Mexico with the release of their debut album together.
Join us at FUSION 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.
Join Douglas Cardwell and Lotus Sound Bath for Fall Sound Bath at FUSION | The Cell on Saturday, October 25, at 6:30 PM.
AMP Concerts is bringing Hayden Pedigo with Jens Kuross to FUSION | The Cell on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:30 PM. Hayden Pedigo: man, myth, master of disguise; un-picker, finger-picker, absurdist, perfectionist.
ADVANCED SALES CLOSED. The Headbangers Market is returning to FUSION on Saturday, October 18, from 3–10 PM! The Headbangers Market is a step into a realm beyond the ordinary, where darker-themed arts, crafts, and live heavy music collide. An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
FUSION is excited to welcome ONE MORE SILVER DOLLAR on October 17, at 7:30 PM. Albuquerque-based ONE MORE SILVER DOLLAR plays the music of the Allman Brothers and friends with soaring guitars, soulful vocals, and a rock-solid bed of southern syncopated boogie. An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
Sanctuary Cinema is proud to partner with NMPBS on a screening of BULLS & SAINTS and JARDINES and WINS & LOSSES, plus a FREE Dinner at FUSION on Thursday, October 16, starting at 6:00 PM! The screening will be followed by a panel discussion. An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
Come to FUSION on Wednesday at 6–8:30 PM for a figure drawing session. Study from a live unclothed model with a classical art approach with no adornment, draping, or garments unless requested by the model. An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
WORKSHOP IS FULL! In concert with the exhibition, FORAY, the Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance invites you to join artist Bill Sabatini, FAIA, for a free collage workshop! An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
Come to DNA’s monthly meeting on Monday, October 13, from 5:30 PM–7 PM, at FUSION. This meeting is open to everyone within the neighborhoods’ boundaries.
Join us at FUSION 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. An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
Wavetrails Festival is returning to FUSION on Friday & Saturday, October 10–11. Wavetrails is an experimental festival of Light + Sound, featuring performances, collaborations, and seminars from local and national artists and musicians. An official event of the 2025 Rising High Arts Festival!
FUSION is elated to return with the Rising High Arts Festival on October 10–18! This multi-disciplinary festival is a collaboration of artists, organizations, and businesses that aim to elevate the Downtown Albuquerque experience for residents and visitors alike.
AMP Concerts is bringing Farah Siraj to FUSION | 708 on Wednesday, October 8, at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM). Named Jordan's Musical Ambassadress, Jordanian virtuoso Farah Siraj balances a career that spans the United States, Europe and the Middle East. With special guests Quintessence
Come to FUSION | The Cell on Wednesday at 6–8:30 PM for a figure drawing session. Study from a live unclothed model with a classical art approach with no adornment, draping, or garments unless requested by the model.
The Albuquerque Philosophy Collective hosts their monthly meetings on the FUSION campus. This month’s meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, from 2:00–3:30 PM at FUSION | 708. All are welcome to come discuss the question “What do we owe non humans?”
Illiterati: Gen X Book Club will meet at FUSION on Sunday, October 5, from 11 AM–1 PM. The October discussion will be on Orbital by Samantha Harvey.
Lensic 360 is bringing The Halluci Nation to FUSION | The Meadow on Friday, October 4, at 6 PM (doors at 5 PM). The Halluci Nation is comprised of Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill, the acclaimed Indigenous Producer/DJ duo. With Matthew Wood & Def-i.
Agnieszka Kazimierska invites you to another edition of the SONICALITY workshop. SONICALITY’s main intention is to generate an exploratory, “non-judgemental” context for vocal creation and expression.
AMP Concerts is bringing Daniel and Tia to perform at FUSION | 708 for the first time on Friday, October 3, at 7:30 PM (doors at 6:30 PM).
The ALBUQUERQUE ABSTRACT ARTISTS ALLIANCE is inviting you to the opening of their inaugural exhibition, FORAY, at FUSION | 708 on Friday, October 3, at 5–7:30 PM as part of ARTScrawl, the ABQ Artwalk, and the ArtStop Market!
The UNM Creative Writing Program invites you to join them at FUSION | The Cell on October 2, at 7 PM, for a reading from Michelle Gurule, author of Thank You, John.
Come to FUSION | The Cell on Wednesday at 6–8:30 PM for a figure drawing session. Study from a live unclothed model with a classical art approach with no adornment, draping, or garments unless requested by the model.
The HEART Is AWAKE presents a new TEMPLE OF SOUND, bridging the worlds of experimental and psychedelic music with sacred sounds and vibrational journeys. You’re invited to experience a sound blessing from Shingetsu Billy White.
Join us for a reading panel and conversation about three featured articles in the fall issue of El Palacio magazine at FUSION | 708 on Sunday, September 28 at 2 PM.
The AABA is inviting you to the closing reception for “The AABA Artist Member Showcase”. The exhibition is curated with and by the individual Artist Members, local independent professional creators who make up the artistic community in Albuquerque.
AMP Concerts is bringing John Moreland with opener Mariel Buckley to FUSION | 708 on Sunday, September 26, at 7:30 PM (6:30 PM).
SOLD OUT!! Sanctuary Cinema is bringing a screening of THE LAST OUTand a FREE Dinner to FUSION on Thursday, September 25, starting at 6:00 PM! The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.
Come to FUSION | The Cell on Wednesday at 6–8:30 PM for a figure drawing session. Study from a live unclothed model with a classical art approach with no adornment, draping, or garments unless requested by the model.
AMP Concerts is bringing Coco Montoya to FUSION | 708 on Friday, September 18, at 7:30 PM (doors at 6:30 PM).
Come to FUSION | 708 on Wednesday at 6–8:30 PM for a figure drawing session. Study from a live unclothed model with a classical art approach with no adornment, draping, or garments unless requested by the model.
Join us at FUSION 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.
