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SUMMARY:World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (June 30)
DESCRIPTION:America’s #1 bar poker league lives at the Lobo. Every Tuesday. Two tournaments. Zero dollars. \nWorld Tavern Poker takes over the Historic Lobo Theater every Tuesday night with TWO free No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments — Round 1 at 7:00 PM and Round 2 at 9:00 PM. Play one or play both. No buy-in\, no cover\, no catch. \nThis isn’t just a casual game — it’s a league. Finish in the top 20 and you earn points toward tavern\, regional\, and national leaderboards. Stack enough wins and you can punch your ticket through the Tavern Championship all the way to World Tavern Poker’s National Championship\, where more than $100\,000 in prizes is awarded every year. Since 2004: 400+ venues\, 200\,000+ players — and Albuquerque’s seat at the table is right here in Nob Hill. \nHow it works\n\nTwo tournaments every Tuesday — 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Free to play\, points instead of money.\nClimb the leaderboards — top 20 finishers earn points in every tournament.\nChase the championships — Tavern\, Regional\, National: $100K+ in annual prizes.\nNew players welcome — create a free player account at worldtavernpoker.com and you’re in.\n\nKnow before you go\n\n21+ only — valid government-issued photo ID required.\nAlways free — no buy-in\, no ticket. Just show up.\nNo outside food or drinks — including water bottles and outside beverages.\nFood & drinks available for purchase from the Lobo’s full menu and bar.\nWhere: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM 87106 (Nob Hill)\n\nRuns every Tuesday. On rare weeks with special programming (concerts or private events)\, check loboabq.com for updates. \nGrab a seat. Earn your points. Make a run at the title.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/world-tavern-poker-free-tuesday-poker-in-albuquerque-june-30/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (July 1)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (July 1)\nFree Texas Hold’em\, every Wednesday\, right in the heart of Nob Hill. USA Poker Academy’s Poker Lab takes over The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault at the Historic Lobo Theater on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, and it is 100 percent free. No ticket\, no cover\, no buy-in. This is a free poker night in Albuquerque built for everyone\, whether you have never held a hand of cards or you are sharpening your tournament game. \nLearn to play\, or hone your skills\nPoker Lab is a poker learning center and community\, not a casino. USA Poker Academy coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play\, in a relaxed\, beginner-friendly room. Come to learn the rules from scratch\, or sit down to fine-tune your reads and your range before the next big tournament. Either way you play real hands with real people\, and you leave a better player than you walked in. \nWhat to expect at the table\nThe room runs on coaching and good energy. Tables mix first-timers with regulars\, the pace is friendly\, and nobody is going to make you feel out of place for asking how a hand works. You will get hands-on instruction on strategy\, position\, and reading the table\, all while you play. It is the easiest way in Albuquerque to go from curious to confident at a poker table. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab and for our Spades and Hearts games\, with food and drink specials every Wednesday. It is the easy midweek escape: low key\, social\, and always free to play. Pull up a seat\, order from the full bar\, and settle in for the night. \nPart of Albuquerque’s poker scene\nPoker Lab has become a weekly home for one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker communities. Come to meet local players\, build your game\, and find your regular table. The more Wednesdays you stack up\, the more the room starts to feel like yours. \nNew to poker? Start here\nYou do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Wednesday. Poker Lab was built for beginners as much as for experienced players. The coaches start with the basics of Texas Hold’em\, hand rankings\, betting\, and table etiquette\, then let you put it into practice at a low-pressure table. By the end of the night you will understand how the game flows\, and you will have played real hands to lock it in. Bring a friend who has always wanted to learn\, or come solo and meet the regulars. \nA weekly tradition in Nob Hill\nPoker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Wednesday the tables fill with a mix of curious first-timers and sharp regulars\, all drawn by the same simple promise: free poker\, real coaching\, and a welcoming room. There is no pressure to be good\, no money on the line\, and no reason not to pull up a chair. The USA Poker Academy coaches keep the night moving\, answer questions as you play\, and make sure everyone has a seat. Whether you come every week or drop in when you can\, Poker Lab is an easy and free way to spend a Wednesday night in Albuquerque\, learn a classic game\, and meet the people who make up the local poker community. \nKnow before you go\nPoker Lab runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. Admission is always free\, with no buy-in and nothing to purchase to play. Just show up ready to learn or compete. \nPlan your night\nThe Historic Lobo Theater is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets\, and the full bar and food specials are open all night. Bring a friend\, bring your game face\, and make Wednesday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/wednesday-poker-lab-free-poker-night-in-albuquerque-july-1-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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SUMMARY:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 1)
DESCRIPTION:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 1)\nMake Wednesday your humpday escape. The Lobo Sports Vault hosts Spades Night in The Card Room on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, and everyone who loves cards is invited. Bring your crew for a few hands of Spades or Hearts\, or come try something new. This is a free\, easy\, social midweek night in Albuquerque built around the games people actually love to play. \nSpades\, Hearts\, and every card game\nThe night centers on popular games like Spades and Hearts\, but The Lobo Sports Vault welcomes players of all card games to pull up a chair. Whether you want a fast\, competitive game of Spades with friends or a relaxed round of Hearts\, there is a seat for you. Come learn to play\, or sit down and sharpen your skills for the next big tournament. No experience needed and no pressure\, just good games and good company. \nHosted by CMC\nSpades Night is hosted by CMC\, who keep the games moving and the room welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike. CMC runs the tables\, teaches the rules to anyone who wants to learn\, and makes sure everyone has a game to join. It is the kind of host that turns a card night into a weekly tradition. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is home to Spades Night alongside our free Poker Lab\, so the whole room is buzzing with card games every Wednesday. It is a great humpday escape: come straight from work\, grab a seat\, and play as long as you like. \nFood and drink specials every Wednesday\nThe Card Room runs food and drink specials every Wednesday\, so you can settle in for the night without missing a hand. Order from the full bar\, grab a bite\, and keep playing. Spades Night is the heart of card night at the Lobo\, and the specials make it an easy call for a midweek night out. \nNew to card games? Come anyway\nYou do not need to be a card shark to enjoy Spades Night. If you have never played Spades or Hearts\, this is the perfect place to learn\, with patient players and a host who is happy to walk you through the rules. If you already play\, you will find plenty of people ready for a real game. Either way\, it is a relaxed\, friendly room where the only requirement is wanting to play. \nYour weekly card-night tradition\nWednesday can be the longest day of the week\, and Spades Night is the cure. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault gives you a reason to skip the couch and get out for a few easy hours of cards\, conversation\, and friendly competition. Grab a table with friends\, challenge a stranger to a round of Hearts\, or let CMC deal you into whatever game is running. The room stays welcoming\, the games stay moving\, and the food and drink specials keep the night comfortable. It is the kind of midweek tradition that sneaks up on you: you come once to try it\, and before long Wednesday at the Lobo is just where you are. Bring a partner for Spades\, bring a crew for Hearts\, or come solo and find a game. Everyone who loves cards has a place at the table\, no experience required. \nKnow before you go\nSpades Night runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, with a valid government-issued photo ID required. Admission is free. The Lobo Sports Vault and The Card Room are inside the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66\, with street parking nearby. Shuffle up at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, and come enjoy the best humpday escape in Albuquerque.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/spades-night-the-card-room-lobo-sports-vault-july-1-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games
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SUMMARY:World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (July 7)
DESCRIPTION:America’s #1 bar poker league lives at the Lobo. Every Tuesday. Two tournaments. Zero dollars. \nWorld Tavern Poker takes over the Historic Lobo Theater every Tuesday night with TWO free No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments — Round 1 at 7:00 PM and Round 2 at 9:00 PM. Play one or play both. No buy-in\, no cover\, no catch. \nThis isn’t just a casual game — it’s a league. Finish in the top 20 and you earn points toward tavern\, regional\, and national leaderboards. Stack enough wins and you can punch your ticket through the Tavern Championship all the way to World Tavern Poker’s National Championship\, where more than $100\,000 in prizes is awarded every year. Since 2004: 400+ venues\, 200\,000+ players — and Albuquerque’s seat at the table is right here in Nob Hill. \nHow it works\n\nTwo tournaments every Tuesday — 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Free to play\, points instead of money.\nClimb the leaderboards — top 20 finishers earn points in every tournament.\nChase the championships — Tavern\, Regional\, National: $100K+ in annual prizes.\nNew players welcome — create a free player account at worldtavernpoker.com and you’re in.\n\nKnow before you go\n\n21+ only — valid government-issued photo ID required.\nAlways free — no buy-in\, no ticket. Just show up.\nNo outside food or drinks — including water bottles and outside beverages.\nFood & drinks available for purchase from the Lobo’s full menu and bar.\nWhere: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM 87106 (Nob Hill)\n\nRuns every Tuesday. On rare weeks with special programming (concerts or private events)\, check loboabq.com for updates. \nGrab a seat. Earn your points. Make a run at the title.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/world-tavern-poker-free-tuesday-poker-in-albuquerque-july-7/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T220000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (July 8)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (July 8)\nFree Texas Hold’em\, every Wednesday\, right in the heart of Nob Hill. USA Poker Academy’s Poker Lab takes over The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault at the Historic Lobo Theater on Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026\, and it is 100 percent free. No ticket\, no cover\, no buy-in. This is a free poker night in Albuquerque built for everyone\, whether you have never held a hand of cards or you are sharpening your tournament game. \nLearn to play\, or hone your skills\nPoker Lab is a poker learning center and community\, not a casino. USA Poker Academy coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play\, in a relaxed\, beginner-friendly room. Come to learn the rules from scratch\, or sit down to fine-tune your reads and your range before the next big tournament. Either way you play real hands with real people\, and you leave a better player than you walked in. \nWhat to expect at the table\nThe room runs on coaching and good energy. Tables mix first-timers with regulars\, the pace is friendly\, and nobody is going to make you feel out of place for asking how a hand works. You will get hands-on instruction on strategy\, position\, and reading the table\, all while you play. It is the easiest way in Albuquerque to go from curious to confident at a poker table. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab and for our Spades and Hearts games\, with food and drink specials every Wednesday. It is the easy midweek escape: low key\, social\, and always free to play. Pull up a seat\, order from the full bar\, and settle in for the night. \nPart of Albuquerque’s poker scene\nPoker Lab has become a weekly home for one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker communities. Come to meet local players\, build your game\, and find your regular table. The more Wednesdays you stack up\, the more the room starts to feel like yours. \nNew to poker? Start here\nYou do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Wednesday. Poker Lab was built for beginners as much as for experienced players. The coaches start with the basics of Texas Hold’em\, hand rankings\, betting\, and table etiquette\, then let you put it into practice at a low-pressure table. By the end of the night you will understand how the game flows\, and you will have played real hands to lock it in. Bring a friend who has always wanted to learn\, or come solo and meet the regulars. \nA weekly tradition in Nob Hill\nPoker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Wednesday the tables fill with a mix of curious first-timers and sharp regulars\, all drawn by the same simple promise: free poker\, real coaching\, and a welcoming room. There is no pressure to be good\, no money on the line\, and no reason not to pull up a chair. The USA Poker Academy coaches keep the night moving\, answer questions as you play\, and make sure everyone has a seat. Whether you come every week or drop in when you can\, Poker Lab is an easy and free way to spend a Wednesday night in Albuquerque\, learn a classic game\, and meet the people who make up the local poker community. \nKnow before you go\nPoker Lab runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. Admission is always free\, with no buy-in and nothing to purchase to play. Just show up ready to learn or compete. \nPlan your night\nThe Historic Lobo Theater is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets\, and the full bar and food specials are open all night. Bring a friend\, bring your game face\, and make Wednesday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/wednesday-poker-lab-free-poker-night-in-albuquerque-july-8-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T220000
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SUMMARY:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 8)
DESCRIPTION:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 8)\nMake Wednesday your humpday escape. The Lobo Sports Vault hosts Spades Night in The Card Room on Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026\, and everyone who loves cards is invited. Bring your crew for a few hands of Spades or Hearts\, or come try something new. This is a free\, easy\, social midweek night in Albuquerque built around the games people actually love to play. \nSpades\, Hearts\, and every card game\nThe night centers on popular games like Spades and Hearts\, but The Lobo Sports Vault welcomes players of all card games to pull up a chair. Whether you want a fast\, competitive game of Spades with friends or a relaxed round of Hearts\, there is a seat for you. Come learn to play\, or sit down and sharpen your skills for the next big tournament. No experience needed and no pressure\, just good games and good company. \nHosted by CMC\nSpades Night is hosted by CMC\, who keep the games moving and the room welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike. CMC runs the tables\, teaches the rules to anyone who wants to learn\, and makes sure everyone has a game to join. It is the kind of host that turns a card night into a weekly tradition. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is home to Spades Night alongside our free Poker Lab\, so the whole room is buzzing with card games every Wednesday. It is a great humpday escape: come straight from work\, grab a seat\, and play as long as you like. \nFood and drink specials every Wednesday\nThe Card Room runs food and drink specials every Wednesday\, so you can settle in for the night without missing a hand. Order from the full bar\, grab a bite\, and keep playing. Spades Night is the heart of card night at the Lobo\, and the specials make it an easy call for a midweek night out. \nNew to card games? Come anyway\nYou do not need to be a card shark to enjoy Spades Night. If you have never played Spades or Hearts\, this is the perfect place to learn\, with patient players and a host who is happy to walk you through the rules. If you already play\, you will find plenty of people ready for a real game. Either way\, it is a relaxed\, friendly room where the only requirement is wanting to play. \nYour weekly card-night tradition\nWednesday can be the longest day of the week\, and Spades Night is the cure. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault gives you a reason to skip the couch and get out for a few easy hours of cards\, conversation\, and friendly competition. Grab a table with friends\, challenge a stranger to a round of Hearts\, or let CMC deal you into whatever game is running. The room stays welcoming\, the games stay moving\, and the food and drink specials keep the night comfortable. It is the kind of midweek tradition that sneaks up on you: you come once to try it\, and before long Wednesday at the Lobo is just where you are. Bring a partner for Spades\, bring a crew for Hearts\, or come solo and find a game. Everyone who loves cards has a place at the table\, no experience required. \nKnow before you go\nSpades Night runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, with a valid government-issued photo ID required. Admission is free. The Lobo Sports Vault and The Card Room are inside the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66\, with street parking nearby. Shuffle up at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026\, and come enjoy the best humpday escape in Albuquerque.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/spades-night-the-card-room-lobo-sports-vault-july-8-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260714T230000
DTSTAMP:20260625T151732
CREATED:20260605T065708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T172029Z
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SUMMARY:World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (July 14)
DESCRIPTION:America’s #1 bar poker league lives at the Lobo. Every Tuesday. Two tournaments. Zero dollars. \nWorld Tavern Poker takes over the Historic Lobo Theater every Tuesday night with TWO free No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments — Round 1 at 7:00 PM and Round 2 at 9:00 PM. Play one or play both. No buy-in\, no cover\, no catch. \nThis isn’t just a casual game — it’s a league. Finish in the top 20 and you earn points toward tavern\, regional\, and national leaderboards. Stack enough wins and you can punch your ticket through the Tavern Championship all the way to World Tavern Poker’s National Championship\, where more than $100\,000 in prizes is awarded every year. Since 2004: 400+ venues\, 200\,000+ players — and Albuquerque’s seat at the table is right here in Nob Hill. \nHow it works\n\nTwo tournaments every Tuesday — 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Free to play\, points instead of money.\nClimb the leaderboards — top 20 finishers earn points in every tournament.\nChase the championships — Tavern\, Regional\, National: $100K+ in annual prizes.\nNew players welcome — create a free player account at worldtavernpoker.com and you’re in.\n\nKnow before you go\n\n21+ only — valid government-issued photo ID required.\nAlways free — no buy-in\, no ticket. Just show up.\nNo outside food or drinks — including water bottles and outside beverages.\nFood & drinks available for purchase from the Lobo’s full menu and bar.\nWhere: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM 87106 (Nob Hill)\n\nRuns every Tuesday. On rare weeks with special programming (concerts or private events)\, check loboabq.com for updates. \nGrab a seat. Earn your points. Make a run at the title.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/world-tavern-poker-free-tuesday-poker-in-albuquerque-july-14/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T151732
CREATED:20260625T171850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T172859Z
UID:522-1784140200-1784152800@loboabq.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (July 15)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (July 15)\nFree Texas Hold’em\, every Wednesday\, right in the heart of Nob Hill. USA Poker Academy’s Poker Lab takes over The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault at the Historic Lobo Theater on Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026\, and it is 100 percent free. No ticket\, no cover\, no buy-in. This is a free poker night in Albuquerque built for everyone\, whether you have never held a hand of cards or you are sharpening your tournament game. \nLearn to play\, or hone your skills\nPoker Lab is a poker learning center and community\, not a casino. USA Poker Academy coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play\, in a relaxed\, beginner-friendly room. Come to learn the rules from scratch\, or sit down to fine-tune your reads and your range before the next big tournament. Either way you play real hands with real people\, and you leave a better player than you walked in. \nWhat to expect at the table\nThe room runs on coaching and good energy. Tables mix first-timers with regulars\, the pace is friendly\, and nobody is going to make you feel out of place for asking how a hand works. You will get hands-on instruction on strategy\, position\, and reading the table\, all while you play. It is the easiest way in Albuquerque to go from curious to confident at a poker table. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab and for our Spades and Hearts games\, with food and drink specials every Wednesday. It is the easy midweek escape: low key\, social\, and always free to play. Pull up a seat\, order from the full bar\, and settle in for the night. \nPart of Albuquerque’s poker scene\nPoker Lab has become a weekly home for one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker communities. Come to meet local players\, build your game\, and find your regular table. The more Wednesdays you stack up\, the more the room starts to feel like yours. \nNew to poker? Start here\nYou do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Wednesday. Poker Lab was built for beginners as much as for experienced players. The coaches start with the basics of Texas Hold’em\, hand rankings\, betting\, and table etiquette\, then let you put it into practice at a low-pressure table. By the end of the night you will understand how the game flows\, and you will have played real hands to lock it in. Bring a friend who has always wanted to learn\, or come solo and meet the regulars. \nA weekly tradition in Nob Hill\nPoker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Wednesday the tables fill with a mix of curious first-timers and sharp regulars\, all drawn by the same simple promise: free poker\, real coaching\, and a welcoming room. There is no pressure to be good\, no money on the line\, and no reason not to pull up a chair. The USA Poker Academy coaches keep the night moving\, answer questions as you play\, and make sure everyone has a seat. Whether you come every week or drop in when you can\, Poker Lab is an easy and free way to spend a Wednesday night in Albuquerque\, learn a classic game\, and meet the people who make up the local poker community. \nKnow before you go\nPoker Lab runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. Admission is always free\, with no buy-in and nothing to purchase to play. Just show up ready to learn or compete. \nPlan your night\nThe Historic Lobo Theater is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets\, and the full bar and food specials are open all night. Bring a friend\, bring your game face\, and make Wednesday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/wednesday-poker-lab-free-poker-night-in-albuquerque-july-15-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T220000
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SUMMARY:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 15)
DESCRIPTION:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 15)\nMake Wednesday your humpday escape. The Lobo Sports Vault hosts Spades Night in The Card Room on Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026\, and everyone who loves cards is invited. Bring your crew for a few hands of Spades or Hearts\, or come try something new. This is a free\, easy\, social midweek night in Albuquerque built around the games people actually love to play. \nSpades\, Hearts\, and every card game\nThe night centers on popular games like Spades and Hearts\, but The Lobo Sports Vault welcomes players of all card games to pull up a chair. Whether you want a fast\, competitive game of Spades with friends or a relaxed round of Hearts\, there is a seat for you. Come learn to play\, or sit down and sharpen your skills for the next big tournament. No experience needed and no pressure\, just good games and good company. \nHosted by CMC\nSpades Night is hosted by CMC\, who keep the games moving and the room welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike. CMC runs the tables\, teaches the rules to anyone who wants to learn\, and makes sure everyone has a game to join. It is the kind of host that turns a card night into a weekly tradition. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is home to Spades Night alongside our free Poker Lab\, so the whole room is buzzing with card games every Wednesday. It is a great humpday escape: come straight from work\, grab a seat\, and play as long as you like. \nFood and drink specials every Wednesday\nThe Card Room runs food and drink specials every Wednesday\, so you can settle in for the night without missing a hand. Order from the full bar\, grab a bite\, and keep playing. Spades Night is the heart of card night at the Lobo\, and the specials make it an easy call for a midweek night out. \nNew to card games? Come anyway\nYou do not need to be a card shark to enjoy Spades Night. If you have never played Spades or Hearts\, this is the perfect place to learn\, with patient players and a host who is happy to walk you through the rules. If you already play\, you will find plenty of people ready for a real game. Either way\, it is a relaxed\, friendly room where the only requirement is wanting to play. \nYour weekly card-night tradition\nWednesday can be the longest day of the week\, and Spades Night is the cure. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault gives you a reason to skip the couch and get out for a few easy hours of cards\, conversation\, and friendly competition. Grab a table with friends\, challenge a stranger to a round of Hearts\, or let CMC deal you into whatever game is running. The room stays welcoming\, the games stay moving\, and the food and drink specials keep the night comfortable. It is the kind of midweek tradition that sneaks up on you: you come once to try it\, and before long Wednesday at the Lobo is just where you are. Bring a partner for Spades\, bring a crew for Hearts\, or come solo and find a game. Everyone who loves cards has a place at the table\, no experience required. \nKnow before you go\nSpades Night runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, with a valid government-issued photo ID required. Admission is free. The Lobo Sports Vault and The Card Room are inside the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66\, with street parking nearby. Shuffle up at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026\, and come enjoy the best humpday escape in Albuquerque.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/spades-night-the-card-room-lobo-sports-vault-july-15-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260721T230000
DTSTAMP:20260625T151732
CREATED:20260605T065708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T172030Z
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SUMMARY:World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (July 21)
DESCRIPTION:America’s #1 bar poker league lives at the Lobo. Every Tuesday. Two tournaments. Zero dollars. \nWorld Tavern Poker takes over the Historic Lobo Theater every Tuesday night with TWO free No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments — Round 1 at 7:00 PM and Round 2 at 9:00 PM. Play one or play both. No buy-in\, no cover\, no catch. \nThis isn’t just a casual game — it’s a league. Finish in the top 20 and you earn points toward tavern\, regional\, and national leaderboards. Stack enough wins and you can punch your ticket through the Tavern Championship all the way to World Tavern Poker’s National Championship\, where more than $100\,000 in prizes is awarded every year. Since 2004: 400+ venues\, 200\,000+ players — and Albuquerque’s seat at the table is right here in Nob Hill. \nHow it works\n\nTwo tournaments every Tuesday — 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Free to play\, points instead of money.\nClimb the leaderboards — top 20 finishers earn points in every tournament.\nChase the championships — Tavern\, Regional\, National: $100K+ in annual prizes.\nNew players welcome — create a free player account at worldtavernpoker.com and you’re in.\n\nKnow before you go\n\n21+ only — valid government-issued photo ID required.\nAlways free — no buy-in\, no ticket. Just show up.\nNo outside food or drinks — including water bottles and outside beverages.\nFood & drinks available for purchase from the Lobo’s full menu and bar.\nWhere: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM 87106 (Nob Hill)\n\nRuns every Tuesday. On rare weeks with special programming (concerts or private events)\, check loboabq.com for updates. \nGrab a seat. Earn your points. Make a run at the title.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/world-tavern-poker-free-tuesday-poker-in-albuquerque-july-21/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T151732
CREATED:20260625T171851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T172900Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (July 22)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (July 22)\nFree Texas Hold’em\, every Wednesday\, right in the heart of Nob Hill. USA Poker Academy’s Poker Lab takes over The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault at the Historic Lobo Theater on Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026\, and it is 100 percent free. No ticket\, no cover\, no buy-in. This is a free poker night in Albuquerque built for everyone\, whether you have never held a hand of cards or you are sharpening your tournament game. \nLearn to play\, or hone your skills\nPoker Lab is a poker learning center and community\, not a casino. USA Poker Academy coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play\, in a relaxed\, beginner-friendly room. Come to learn the rules from scratch\, or sit down to fine-tune your reads and your range before the next big tournament. Either way you play real hands with real people\, and you leave a better player than you walked in. \nWhat to expect at the table\nThe room runs on coaching and good energy. Tables mix first-timers with regulars\, the pace is friendly\, and nobody is going to make you feel out of place for asking how a hand works. You will get hands-on instruction on strategy\, position\, and reading the table\, all while you play. It is the easiest way in Albuquerque to go from curious to confident at a poker table. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab and for our Spades and Hearts games\, with food and drink specials every Wednesday. It is the easy midweek escape: low key\, social\, and always free to play. Pull up a seat\, order from the full bar\, and settle in for the night. \nPart of Albuquerque’s poker scene\nPoker Lab has become a weekly home for one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker communities. Come to meet local players\, build your game\, and find your regular table. The more Wednesdays you stack up\, the more the room starts to feel like yours. \nNew to poker? Start here\nYou do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Wednesday. Poker Lab was built for beginners as much as for experienced players. The coaches start with the basics of Texas Hold’em\, hand rankings\, betting\, and table etiquette\, then let you put it into practice at a low-pressure table. By the end of the night you will understand how the game flows\, and you will have played real hands to lock it in. Bring a friend who has always wanted to learn\, or come solo and meet the regulars. \nA weekly tradition in Nob Hill\nPoker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Wednesday the tables fill with a mix of curious first-timers and sharp regulars\, all drawn by the same simple promise: free poker\, real coaching\, and a welcoming room. There is no pressure to be good\, no money on the line\, and no reason not to pull up a chair. The USA Poker Academy coaches keep the night moving\, answer questions as you play\, and make sure everyone has a seat. Whether you come every week or drop in when you can\, Poker Lab is an easy and free way to spend a Wednesday night in Albuquerque\, learn a classic game\, and meet the people who make up the local poker community. \nKnow before you go\nPoker Lab runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. Admission is always free\, with no buy-in and nothing to purchase to play. Just show up ready to learn or compete. \nPlan your night\nThe Historic Lobo Theater is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets\, and the full bar and food specials are open all night. Bring a friend\, bring your game face\, and make Wednesday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/wednesday-poker-lab-free-poker-night-in-albuquerque-july-22-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T151732
CREATED:20260625T171949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173037Z
UID:749-1784745000-1784757600@loboabq.com
SUMMARY:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 22)
DESCRIPTION:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 22)\nMake Wednesday your humpday escape. The Lobo Sports Vault hosts Spades Night in The Card Room on Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026\, and everyone who loves cards is invited. Bring your crew for a few hands of Spades or Hearts\, or come try something new. This is a free\, easy\, social midweek night in Albuquerque built around the games people actually love to play. \nSpades\, Hearts\, and every card game\nThe night centers on popular games like Spades and Hearts\, but The Lobo Sports Vault welcomes players of all card games to pull up a chair. Whether you want a fast\, competitive game of Spades with friends or a relaxed round of Hearts\, there is a seat for you. Come learn to play\, or sit down and sharpen your skills for the next big tournament. No experience needed and no pressure\, just good games and good company. \nHosted by CMC\nSpades Night is hosted by CMC\, who keep the games moving and the room welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike. CMC runs the tables\, teaches the rules to anyone who wants to learn\, and makes sure everyone has a game to join. It is the kind of host that turns a card night into a weekly tradition. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is home to Spades Night alongside our free Poker Lab\, so the whole room is buzzing with card games every Wednesday. It is a great humpday escape: come straight from work\, grab a seat\, and play as long as you like. \nFood and drink specials every Wednesday\nThe Card Room runs food and drink specials every Wednesday\, so you can settle in for the night without missing a hand. Order from the full bar\, grab a bite\, and keep playing. Spades Night is the heart of card night at the Lobo\, and the specials make it an easy call for a midweek night out. \nNew to card games? Come anyway\nYou do not need to be a card shark to enjoy Spades Night. If you have never played Spades or Hearts\, this is the perfect place to learn\, with patient players and a host who is happy to walk you through the rules. If you already play\, you will find plenty of people ready for a real game. Either way\, it is a relaxed\, friendly room where the only requirement is wanting to play. \nYour weekly card-night tradition\nWednesday can be the longest day of the week\, and Spades Night is the cure. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault gives you a reason to skip the couch and get out for a few easy hours of cards\, conversation\, and friendly competition. Grab a table with friends\, challenge a stranger to a round of Hearts\, or let CMC deal you into whatever game is running. The room stays welcoming\, the games stay moving\, and the food and drink specials keep the night comfortable. It is the kind of midweek tradition that sneaks up on you: you come once to try it\, and before long Wednesday at the Lobo is just where you are. Bring a partner for Spades\, bring a crew for Hearts\, or come solo and find a game. Everyone who loves cards has a place at the table\, no experience required. \nKnow before you go\nSpades Night runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, with a valid government-issued photo ID required. Admission is free. The Lobo Sports Vault and The Card Room are inside the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66\, with street parking nearby. Shuffle up at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026\, and come enjoy the best humpday escape in Albuquerque.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/spades-night-the-card-room-lobo-sports-vault-july-22-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T230000
DTSTAMP:20260625T151732
CREATED:20260605T065708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T172030Z
UID:552-1785265200-1785279600@loboabq.com
SUMMARY:World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (July 28)
DESCRIPTION:America’s #1 bar poker league lives at the Lobo. Every Tuesday. Two tournaments. Zero dollars. \nWorld Tavern Poker takes over the Historic Lobo Theater every Tuesday night with TWO free No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments — Round 1 at 7:00 PM and Round 2 at 9:00 PM. Play one or play both. No buy-in\, no cover\, no catch. \nThis isn’t just a casual game — it’s a league. Finish in the top 20 and you earn points toward tavern\, regional\, and national leaderboards. Stack enough wins and you can punch your ticket through the Tavern Championship all the way to World Tavern Poker’s National Championship\, where more than $100\,000 in prizes is awarded every year. Since 2004: 400+ venues\, 200\,000+ players — and Albuquerque’s seat at the table is right here in Nob Hill. \nHow it works\n\nTwo tournaments every Tuesday — 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Free to play\, points instead of money.\nClimb the leaderboards — top 20 finishers earn points in every tournament.\nChase the championships — Tavern\, Regional\, National: $100K+ in annual prizes.\nNew players welcome — create a free player account at worldtavernpoker.com and you’re in.\n\nKnow before you go\n\n21+ only — valid government-issued photo ID required.\nAlways free — no buy-in\, no ticket. Just show up.\nNo outside food or drinks — including water bottles and outside beverages.\nFood & drinks available for purchase from the Lobo’s full menu and bar.\nWhere: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM 87106 (Nob Hill)\n\nRuns every Tuesday. On rare weeks with special programming (concerts or private events)\, check loboabq.com for updates. \nGrab a seat. Earn your points. Make a run at the title.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/world-tavern-poker-free-tuesday-poker-in-albuquerque-july-28/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T151732
CREATED:20260625T171914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T172901Z
UID:735-1785349800-1785362400@loboabq.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (July 29)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (July 29)\nFree Texas Hold’em\, every Wednesday\, right in the heart of Nob Hill. USA Poker Academy’s Poker Lab takes over The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault at the Historic Lobo Theater on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\, and it is 100 percent free. No ticket\, no cover\, no buy-in. This is a free poker night in Albuquerque built for everyone\, whether you have never held a hand of cards or you are sharpening your tournament game. \nLearn to play\, or hone your skills\nPoker Lab is a poker learning center and community\, not a casino. USA Poker Academy coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play\, in a relaxed\, beginner-friendly room. Come to learn the rules from scratch\, or sit down to fine-tune your reads and your range before the next big tournament. Either way you play real hands with real people\, and you leave a better player than you walked in. \nWhat to expect at the table\nThe room runs on coaching and good energy. Tables mix first-timers with regulars\, the pace is friendly\, and nobody is going to make you feel out of place for asking how a hand works. You will get hands-on instruction on strategy\, position\, and reading the table\, all while you play. It is the easiest way in Albuquerque to go from curious to confident at a poker table. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab and for our Spades and Hearts games\, with food and drink specials every Wednesday. It is the easy midweek escape: low key\, social\, and always free to play. Pull up a seat\, order from the full bar\, and settle in for the night. \nPart of Albuquerque’s poker scene\nPoker Lab has become a weekly home for one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker communities. Come to meet local players\, build your game\, and find your regular table. The more Wednesdays you stack up\, the more the room starts to feel like yours. \nNew to poker? Start here\nYou do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Wednesday. Poker Lab was built for beginners as much as for experienced players. The coaches start with the basics of Texas Hold’em\, hand rankings\, betting\, and table etiquette\, then let you put it into practice at a low-pressure table. By the end of the night you will understand how the game flows\, and you will have played real hands to lock it in. Bring a friend who has always wanted to learn\, or come solo and meet the regulars. \nA weekly tradition in Nob Hill\nPoker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Wednesday the tables fill with a mix of curious first-timers and sharp regulars\, all drawn by the same simple promise: free poker\, real coaching\, and a welcoming room. There is no pressure to be good\, no money on the line\, and no reason not to pull up a chair. The USA Poker Academy coaches keep the night moving\, answer questions as you play\, and make sure everyone has a seat. Whether you come every week or drop in when you can\, Poker Lab is an easy and free way to spend a Wednesday night in Albuquerque\, learn a classic game\, and meet the people who make up the local poker community. \nKnow before you go\nPoker Lab runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. Admission is always free\, with no buy-in and nothing to purchase to play. Just show up ready to learn or compete. \nPlan your night\nThe Historic Lobo Theater is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets\, and the full bar and food specials are open all night. Bring a friend\, bring your game face\, and make Wednesday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/wednesday-poker-lab-free-poker-night-in-albuquerque-july-29-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T151732
CREATED:20260625T172003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173038Z
UID:751-1785349800-1785362400@loboabq.com
SUMMARY:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 29)
DESCRIPTION:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 29)\nMake Wednesday your humpday escape. The Lobo Sports Vault hosts Spades Night in The Card Room on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\, and everyone who loves cards is invited. Bring your crew for a few hands of Spades or Hearts\, or come try something new. This is a free\, easy\, social midweek night in Albuquerque built around the games people actually love to play. \nSpades\, Hearts\, and every card game\nThe night centers on popular games like Spades and Hearts\, but The Lobo Sports Vault welcomes players of all card games to pull up a chair. Whether you want a fast\, competitive game of Spades with friends or a relaxed round of Hearts\, there is a seat for you. Come learn to play\, or sit down and sharpen your skills for the next big tournament. No experience needed and no pressure\, just good games and good company. \nHosted by CMC\nSpades Night is hosted by CMC\, who keep the games moving and the room welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike. CMC runs the tables\, teaches the rules to anyone who wants to learn\, and makes sure everyone has a game to join. It is the kind of host that turns a card night into a weekly tradition. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is home to Spades Night alongside our free Poker Lab\, so the whole room is buzzing with card games every Wednesday. It is a great humpday escape: come straight from work\, grab a seat\, and play as long as you like. \nFood and drink specials every Wednesday\nThe Card Room runs food and drink specials every Wednesday\, so you can settle in for the night without missing a hand. Order from the full bar\, grab a bite\, and keep playing. Spades Night is the heart of card night at the Lobo\, and the specials make it an easy call for a midweek night out. \nNew to card games? Come anyway\nYou do not need to be a card shark to enjoy Spades Night. If you have never played Spades or Hearts\, this is the perfect place to learn\, with patient players and a host who is happy to walk you through the rules. If you already play\, you will find plenty of people ready for a real game. Either way\, it is a relaxed\, friendly room where the only requirement is wanting to play. \nYour weekly card-night tradition\nWednesday can be the longest day of the week\, and Spades Night is the cure. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault gives you a reason to skip the couch and get out for a few easy hours of cards\, conversation\, and friendly competition. Grab a table with friends\, challenge a stranger to a round of Hearts\, or let CMC deal you into whatever game is running. The room stays welcoming\, the games stay moving\, and the food and drink specials keep the night comfortable. It is the kind of midweek tradition that sneaks up on you: you come once to try it\, and before long Wednesday at the Lobo is just where you are. Bring a partner for Spades\, bring a crew for Hearts\, or come solo and find a game. Everyone who loves cards has a place at the table\, no experience required. \nKnow before you go\nSpades Night runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, with a valid government-issued photo ID required. Admission is free. The Lobo Sports Vault and The Card Room are inside the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66\, with street parking nearby. Shuffle up at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\, and come enjoy the best humpday escape in Albuquerque.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/spades-night-the-card-room-lobo-sports-vault-july-29-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (August 5)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (August 5)\nFree Texas Hold’em\, every Wednesday\, right in the heart of Nob Hill. USA Poker Academy’s Poker Lab takes over The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault at the Historic Lobo Theater on Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\, and it is 100 percent free. No ticket\, no cover\, no buy-in. This is a free poker night in Albuquerque built for everyone\, whether you have never held a hand of cards or you are sharpening your tournament game. \nLearn to play\, or hone your skills\nPoker Lab is a poker learning center and community\, not a casino. USA Poker Academy coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play\, in a relaxed\, beginner-friendly room. Come to learn the rules from scratch\, or sit down to fine-tune your reads and your range before the next big tournament. Either way you play real hands with real people\, and you leave a better player than you walked in. \nWhat to expect at the table\nThe room runs on coaching and good energy. Tables mix first-timers with regulars\, the pace is friendly\, and nobody is going to make you feel out of place for asking how a hand works. You will get hands-on instruction on strategy\, position\, and reading the table\, all while you play. It is the easiest way in Albuquerque to go from curious to confident at a poker table. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab and for our Spades and Hearts games\, with food and drink specials every Wednesday. It is the easy midweek escape: low key\, social\, and always free to play. Pull up a seat\, order from the full bar\, and settle in for the night. \nPart of Albuquerque’s poker scene\nPoker Lab has become a weekly home for one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker communities. Come to meet local players\, build your game\, and find your regular table. The more Wednesdays you stack up\, the more the room starts to feel like yours. \nNew to poker? Start here\nYou do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Wednesday. Poker Lab was built for beginners as much as for experienced players. The coaches start with the basics of Texas Hold’em\, hand rankings\, betting\, and table etiquette\, then let you put it into practice at a low-pressure table. By the end of the night you will understand how the game flows\, and you will have played real hands to lock it in. Bring a friend who has always wanted to learn\, or come solo and meet the regulars. \nA weekly tradition in Nob Hill\nPoker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Wednesday the tables fill with a mix of curious first-timers and sharp regulars\, all drawn by the same simple promise: free poker\, real coaching\, and a welcoming room. There is no pressure to be good\, no money on the line\, and no reason not to pull up a chair. The USA Poker Academy coaches keep the night moving\, answer questions as you play\, and make sure everyone has a seat. Whether you come every week or drop in when you can\, Poker Lab is an easy and free way to spend a Wednesday night in Albuquerque\, learn a classic game\, and meet the people who make up the local poker community. \nKnow before you go\nPoker Lab runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. Admission is always free\, with no buy-in and nothing to purchase to play. Just show up ready to learn or compete. \nPlan your night\nThe Historic Lobo Theater is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets\, and the full bar and food specials are open all night. Bring a friend\, bring your game face\, and make Wednesday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/wednesday-poker-lab-free-poker-night-in-albuquerque-august-5-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T220000
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SUMMARY:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 5)
DESCRIPTION:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 5)\nMake Wednesday your humpday escape. The Lobo Sports Vault hosts Spades Night in The Card Room on Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\, and everyone who loves cards is invited. Bring your crew for a few hands of Spades or Hearts\, or come try something new. This is a free\, easy\, social midweek night in Albuquerque built around the games people actually love to play. \nSpades\, Hearts\, and every card game\nThe night centers on popular games like Spades and Hearts\, but The Lobo Sports Vault welcomes players of all card games to pull up a chair. Whether you want a fast\, competitive game of Spades with friends or a relaxed round of Hearts\, there is a seat for you. Come learn to play\, or sit down and sharpen your skills for the next big tournament. No experience needed and no pressure\, just good games and good company. \nHosted by CMC\nSpades Night is hosted by CMC\, who keep the games moving and the room welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike. CMC runs the tables\, teaches the rules to anyone who wants to learn\, and makes sure everyone has a game to join. It is the kind of host that turns a card night into a weekly tradition. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is home to Spades Night alongside our free Poker Lab\, so the whole room is buzzing with card games every Wednesday. It is a great humpday escape: come straight from work\, grab a seat\, and play as long as you like. \nFood and drink specials every Wednesday\nThe Card Room runs food and drink specials every Wednesday\, so you can settle in for the night without missing a hand. Order from the full bar\, grab a bite\, and keep playing. Spades Night is the heart of card night at the Lobo\, and the specials make it an easy call for a midweek night out. \nNew to card games? Come anyway\nYou do not need to be a card shark to enjoy Spades Night. If you have never played Spades or Hearts\, this is the perfect place to learn\, with patient players and a host who is happy to walk you through the rules. If you already play\, you will find plenty of people ready for a real game. Either way\, it is a relaxed\, friendly room where the only requirement is wanting to play. \nYour weekly card-night tradition\nWednesday can be the longest day of the week\, and Spades Night is the cure. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault gives you a reason to skip the couch and get out for a few easy hours of cards\, conversation\, and friendly competition. Grab a table with friends\, challenge a stranger to a round of Hearts\, or let CMC deal you into whatever game is running. The room stays welcoming\, the games stay moving\, and the food and drink specials keep the night comfortable. It is the kind of midweek tradition that sneaks up on you: you come once to try it\, and before long Wednesday at the Lobo is just where you are. Bring a partner for Spades\, bring a crew for Hearts\, or come solo and find a game. Everyone who loves cards has a place at the table\, no experience required. \nKnow before you go\nSpades Night runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, with a valid government-issued photo ID required. Admission is free. The Lobo Sports Vault and The Card Room are inside the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66\, with street parking nearby. Shuffle up at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\, and come enjoy the best humpday escape in Albuquerque.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/spades-night-the-card-room-lobo-sports-vault-august-5-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T220000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (August 12)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (August 12)\nFree Texas Hold’em\, every Wednesday\, right in the heart of Nob Hill. USA Poker Academy’s Poker Lab takes over The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault at the Historic Lobo Theater on Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026\, and it is 100 percent free. No ticket\, no cover\, no buy-in. This is a free poker night in Albuquerque built for everyone\, whether you have never held a hand of cards or you are sharpening your tournament game. \nLearn to play\, or hone your skills\nPoker Lab is a poker learning center and community\, not a casino. USA Poker Academy coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play\, in a relaxed\, beginner-friendly room. Come to learn the rules from scratch\, or sit down to fine-tune your reads and your range before the next big tournament. Either way you play real hands with real people\, and you leave a better player than you walked in. \nWhat to expect at the table\nThe room runs on coaching and good energy. Tables mix first-timers with regulars\, the pace is friendly\, and nobody is going to make you feel out of place for asking how a hand works. You will get hands-on instruction on strategy\, position\, and reading the table\, all while you play. It is the easiest way in Albuquerque to go from curious to confident at a poker table. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab and for our Spades and Hearts games\, with food and drink specials every Wednesday. It is the easy midweek escape: low key\, social\, and always free to play. Pull up a seat\, order from the full bar\, and settle in for the night. \nPart of Albuquerque’s poker scene\nPoker Lab has become a weekly home for one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker communities. Come to meet local players\, build your game\, and find your regular table. The more Wednesdays you stack up\, the more the room starts to feel like yours. \nNew to poker? Start here\nYou do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Wednesday. Poker Lab was built for beginners as much as for experienced players. The coaches start with the basics of Texas Hold’em\, hand rankings\, betting\, and table etiquette\, then let you put it into practice at a low-pressure table. By the end of the night you will understand how the game flows\, and you will have played real hands to lock it in. Bring a friend who has always wanted to learn\, or come solo and meet the regulars. \nA weekly tradition in Nob Hill\nPoker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Wednesday the tables fill with a mix of curious first-timers and sharp regulars\, all drawn by the same simple promise: free poker\, real coaching\, and a welcoming room. There is no pressure to be good\, no money on the line\, and no reason not to pull up a chair. The USA Poker Academy coaches keep the night moving\, answer questions as you play\, and make sure everyone has a seat. Whether you come every week or drop in when you can\, Poker Lab is an easy and free way to spend a Wednesday night in Albuquerque\, learn a classic game\, and meet the people who make up the local poker community. \nKnow before you go\nPoker Lab runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. Admission is always free\, with no buy-in and nothing to purchase to play. Just show up ready to learn or compete. \nPlan your night\nThe Historic Lobo Theater is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets\, and the full bar and food specials are open all night. Bring a friend\, bring your game face\, and make Wednesday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/wednesday-poker-lab-free-poker-night-in-albuquerque-august-12-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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SUMMARY:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 12)
DESCRIPTION:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 12)\nMake Wednesday your humpday escape. The Lobo Sports Vault hosts Spades Night in The Card Room on Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026\, and everyone who loves cards is invited. Bring your crew for a few hands of Spades or Hearts\, or come try something new. This is a free\, easy\, social midweek night in Albuquerque built around the games people actually love to play. \nSpades\, Hearts\, and every card game\nThe night centers on popular games like Spades and Hearts\, but The Lobo Sports Vault welcomes players of all card games to pull up a chair. Whether you want a fast\, competitive game of Spades with friends or a relaxed round of Hearts\, there is a seat for you. Come learn to play\, or sit down and sharpen your skills for the next big tournament. No experience needed and no pressure\, just good games and good company. \nHosted by CMC\nSpades Night is hosted by CMC\, who keep the games moving and the room welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike. CMC runs the tables\, teaches the rules to anyone who wants to learn\, and makes sure everyone has a game to join. It is the kind of host that turns a card night into a weekly tradition. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is home to Spades Night alongside our free Poker Lab\, so the whole room is buzzing with card games every Wednesday. It is a great humpday escape: come straight from work\, grab a seat\, and play as long as you like. \nFood and drink specials every Wednesday\nThe Card Room runs food and drink specials every Wednesday\, so you can settle in for the night without missing a hand. Order from the full bar\, grab a bite\, and keep playing. Spades Night is the heart of card night at the Lobo\, and the specials make it an easy call for a midweek night out. \nNew to card games? Come anyway\nYou do not need to be a card shark to enjoy Spades Night. If you have never played Spades or Hearts\, this is the perfect place to learn\, with patient players and a host who is happy to walk you through the rules. If you already play\, you will find plenty of people ready for a real game. Either way\, it is a relaxed\, friendly room where the only requirement is wanting to play. \nYour weekly card-night tradition\nWednesday can be the longest day of the week\, and Spades Night is the cure. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault gives you a reason to skip the couch and get out for a few easy hours of cards\, conversation\, and friendly competition. Grab a table with friends\, challenge a stranger to a round of Hearts\, or let CMC deal you into whatever game is running. The room stays welcoming\, the games stay moving\, and the food and drink specials keep the night comfortable. It is the kind of midweek tradition that sneaks up on you: you come once to try it\, and before long Wednesday at the Lobo is just where you are. Bring a partner for Spades\, bring a crew for Hearts\, or come solo and find a game. Everyone who loves cards has a place at the table\, no experience required. \nKnow before you go\nSpades Night runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, with a valid government-issued photo ID required. Admission is free. The Lobo Sports Vault and The Card Room are inside the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66\, with street parking nearby. Shuffle up at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026\, and come enjoy the best humpday escape in Albuquerque.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/spades-night-the-card-room-lobo-sports-vault-august-12-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T220000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (August 19)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (August 19)\nFree Texas Hold’em\, every Wednesday\, right in the heart of Nob Hill. USA Poker Academy’s Poker Lab takes over The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault at the Historic Lobo Theater on Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026\, and it is 100 percent free. No ticket\, no cover\, no buy-in. This is a free poker night in Albuquerque built for everyone\, whether you have never held a hand of cards or you are sharpening your tournament game. \nLearn to play\, or hone your skills\nPoker Lab is a poker learning center and community\, not a casino. USA Poker Academy coaches teach you Texas Hold’em as you play\, in a relaxed\, beginner-friendly room. Come to learn the rules from scratch\, or sit down to fine-tune your reads and your range before the next big tournament. Either way you play real hands with real people\, and you leave a better player than you walked in. \nWhat to expect at the table\nThe room runs on coaching and good energy. Tables mix first-timers with regulars\, the pace is friendly\, and nobody is going to make you feel out of place for asking how a hand works. You will get hands-on instruction on strategy\, position\, and reading the table\, all while you play. It is the easiest way in Albuquerque to go from curious to confident at a poker table. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab and for our Spades and Hearts games\, with food and drink specials every Wednesday. It is the easy midweek escape: low key\, social\, and always free to play. Pull up a seat\, order from the full bar\, and settle in for the night. \nPart of Albuquerque’s poker scene\nPoker Lab has become a weekly home for one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing poker communities. Come to meet local players\, build your game\, and find your regular table. The more Wednesdays you stack up\, the more the room starts to feel like yours. \nNew to poker? Start here\nYou do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Wednesday. Poker Lab was built for beginners as much as for experienced players. The coaches start with the basics of Texas Hold’em\, hand rankings\, betting\, and table etiquette\, then let you put it into practice at a low-pressure table. By the end of the night you will understand how the game flows\, and you will have played real hands to lock it in. Bring a friend who has always wanted to learn\, or come solo and meet the regulars. \nA weekly tradition in Nob Hill\nPoker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Wednesday the tables fill with a mix of curious first-timers and sharp regulars\, all drawn by the same simple promise: free poker\, real coaching\, and a welcoming room. There is no pressure to be good\, no money on the line\, and no reason not to pull up a chair. The USA Poker Academy coaches keep the night moving\, answer questions as you play\, and make sure everyone has a seat. Whether you come every week or drop in when you can\, Poker Lab is an easy and free way to spend a Wednesday night in Albuquerque\, learn a classic game\, and meet the people who make up the local poker community. \nKnow before you go\nPoker Lab runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required. Admission is always free\, with no buy-in and nothing to purchase to play. Just show up ready to learn or compete. \nPlan your night\nThe Historic Lobo Theater is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets\, and the full bar and food specials are open all night. Bring a friend\, bring your game face\, and make Wednesday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/wednesday-poker-lab-free-poker-night-in-albuquerque-august-19-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games,Poker Night
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SUMMARY:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 19)
DESCRIPTION:Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 19)\nMake Wednesday your humpday escape. The Lobo Sports Vault hosts Spades Night in The Card Room on Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026\, and everyone who loves cards is invited. Bring your crew for a few hands of Spades or Hearts\, or come try something new. This is a free\, easy\, social midweek night in Albuquerque built around the games people actually love to play. \nSpades\, Hearts\, and every card game\nThe night centers on popular games like Spades and Hearts\, but The Lobo Sports Vault welcomes players of all card games to pull up a chair. Whether you want a fast\, competitive game of Spades with friends or a relaxed round of Hearts\, there is a seat for you. Come learn to play\, or sit down and sharpen your skills for the next big tournament. No experience needed and no pressure\, just good games and good company. \nHosted by CMC\nSpades Night is hosted by CMC\, who keep the games moving and the room welcoming for newcomers and regulars alike. CMC runs the tables\, teaches the rules to anyone who wants to learn\, and makes sure everyone has a game to join. It is the kind of host that turns a card night into a weekly tradition. \nThe Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault\nWednesday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is home to Spades Night alongside our free Poker Lab\, so the whole room is buzzing with card games every Wednesday. It is a great humpday escape: come straight from work\, grab a seat\, and play as long as you like. \nFood and drink specials every Wednesday\nThe Card Room runs food and drink specials every Wednesday\, so you can settle in for the night without missing a hand. Order from the full bar\, grab a bite\, and keep playing. Spades Night is the heart of card night at the Lobo\, and the specials make it an easy call for a midweek night out. \nNew to card games? Come anyway\nYou do not need to be a card shark to enjoy Spades Night. If you have never played Spades or Hearts\, this is the perfect place to learn\, with patient players and a host who is happy to walk you through the rules. If you already play\, you will find plenty of people ready for a real game. Either way\, it is a relaxed\, friendly room where the only requirement is wanting to play. \nYour weekly card-night tradition\nWednesday can be the longest day of the week\, and Spades Night is the cure. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault gives you a reason to skip the couch and get out for a few easy hours of cards\, conversation\, and friendly competition. Grab a table with friends\, challenge a stranger to a round of Hearts\, or let CMC deal you into whatever game is running. The room stays welcoming\, the games stay moving\, and the food and drink specials keep the night comfortable. It is the kind of midweek tradition that sneaks up on you: you come once to try it\, and before long Wednesday at the Lobo is just where you are. Bring a partner for Spades\, bring a crew for Hearts\, or come solo and find a game. Everyone who loves cards has a place at the table\, no experience required. \nKnow before you go\nSpades Night runs every Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. It is 21 and over only\, with a valid government-issued photo ID required. Admission is free. The Lobo Sports Vault and The Card Room are inside the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill\, on historic Route 66\, with street parking nearby. Shuffle up at 6:30 PM on Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026\, and come enjoy the best humpday escape in Albuquerque.
URL:https://loboabq.com/event/spades-night-the-card-room-lobo-sports-vault-august-19-2026/
LOCATION:The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center\, 3013 Central Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Card Games
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