The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center

Sunday NFL Brunch at The Lobo Sports Vault (October 11)
2026-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center, 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
Sunday NFL Brunch at The Lobo Sports Vault, the sports room inside the Historic Lobo Theater in Nob Hill, Albuquerque. Brunch runs 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and every NFL game of the day goes up on the screens.
Every game day you spend at the Vault this season earns an entry into our season-long drawing for the VIP balcony at Super Bowl LXI — you and 50 guests. One entry per person, per game day. Drawing is Sunday, January 3, 2027, and you must be present to win.
All ages until 10:00 PM, 18 and over after 10:00 PM. Valid physical ID required; photos of IDs are not accepted.
Full NFL schedule: NFL 2026-27 at The Lobo Sports Vault

The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center | 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Saturday NCAA Buffet at The Lobo Sports Vault (October 10)
2026-10-10 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday NCAA Buffet at The Lobo Sports Vault, the sports room inside the Historic Lobo Theater in Nob Hill, Albuquerque. The buffet runs 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and the college slate runs all day on the screens.
Every New Mexico Lobos game goes up on the big screen when the room is ours.
All ages until 10:00 PM, 18 and over after 10:00 PM. Valid physical ID required; photos of IDs are not accepted.
Full college schedule: NCAA Football 2026-27 at The Lobo Sports Vault

The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center | 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Trip to the Morgue x Skeleton Crew: Beg for Extinction Tour 2026 at the Historic Lobo Theater (Thursday, October 8)
2026-10-08 19:00 - 23:30
The Beg for Extinction Tour 2026 opens its first night at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque on Thursday, October 8, 2026. California grindcore band Trip to the Morgue and Las Vegas metal band Skeleton Crew share the bill, with Albuquerque’s own Egregious 505 opening. Doors at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 plus fees, on sale now on Eventbrite. 18 and over.
Albuquerque gets this one first. The Lobo is night one of the run, before the tour moves on to Colorado Springs, New Orleans, Houston, and Canyon, Texas. If you want the opening night of a national tour in your own city, this is it.
Trip to the Morgue
Trip to the Morgue formed in 2010 in Victorville, out in the high desert of Southern California. They play grindcore built on old-school thrash, crossover, and the raw punk energy those genres came from. The band signed to Wormholedeath Records for the album Toe Tagged & Body Bagged, and the video for “Digging Your Grave” features Mitch Harris of Napalm Death.
Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew come in from Las Vegas. They are a regular touring partner of Trip to the Morgue and are booked for the Death or Glory stage at the Vegas Un Alive festival.
Egregious 505
Egregious 505 opens the night for the home crowd. The Albuquerque extreme metal band released the single “Persecuted Remains.”
Know before you go
This is an 18 and over show. A valid physical ID is required for entry, and digital or photographed IDs will not be accepted at the door.
A clear bag policy is in effect. Plan ahead and bring a clear bag, or leave it in the car.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Doors 7:00 PM
$20 plus fees on Eventbrite
18 and over, valid physical ID required
Clear bag policy in effect
Trip to the Morgue with Skeleton Crew and Egregious 505
Presented by DnA Bookings LLC

The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center | 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Sunday NFL Brunch at The Lobo Sports Vault (October 4)
2026-10-04 11:00 - 14:00

Saturday NCAA Buffet at The Lobo Sports Vault (October 3)
2026-10-03 11:00 - 14:00

Sunday NFL Brunch at The Lobo Sports Vault (September 27)
2026-09-27 11:00 - 14:00

Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories at the Lobo Theater (Saturday, September 26)
2026-09-26 19:00 - 22:00
Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories at the Lobo Theater (Saturday, September 26)
Far From the Tree Productions brings Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories to the Historic Lobo Theater on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with food and drinks available all night. This is one of four performances across the last two weekends of September, and each night is its own chance to catch the show that has Albuquerque talking.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
About the show
Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories is a set of five vignette plays in two acts. Together they follow a young immigrant girl finding her footing in a new community, reading and misreading the tropes of both her own culture and the one she is growing into. The result moves between humor, heartache, and the kind of honest discomfort that good theater is built on. It is funny, it is sharp, and it does not look away from the harder parts.
The work showcases local talent from top to bottom, and it leans into storytelling as the main event. There are strong scripts, committed performances, and a point of view that feels specific to New Mexico and to the people telling it.
Who is behind Killer Lloronas
The Killer Lloronas is an Albuquerque based troupe of actors, writers, and digital artists who build plays and performances that put local voices on stage. Their goal is both simple and ambitious: bring strong, powerful storytelling to live theater and give Albuquerque audiences something made by and for their own community. You can follow the troupe on Facebook and Instagram at killerlloronas to keep up with the run and what comes next.
Plan your night at the Lobo
The Historic Lobo Theater sits at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill, right on historic Route 66. Doors are at 7:00 PM. The venue runs a full bar and has food and drinks available, so you can make a full evening of it without leaving the room. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets. Tickets are 25 dollars through Eventbrite, and the best seats go early.
What to expect at the show
Plan for an evening built around five short plays, staged in two acts with an intermission in the middle. The vignettes move quickly and cover a wide tonal range, from laugh-out-loud comedy to quiet, heavier moments, so the night never sits in one place for long. The Lobo stage gives the cast room to work, and the theater seating keeps you close to the action. Arrive a little early, settle in with something from the bar, and let the story carry you.
About Far From the Tree Productions
Far From the Tree Productions is the company presenting this run, putting its weight behind a homegrown New Mexico production and the local artists who bring it to life. The partnership with the Killer Lloronas troupe puts Albuquerque writers, actors, and digital artists front and center, on a real stage, in front of a real audience. Supporting a night like this is a direct way to back local theater and the people making it here.
Tickets and details
Tickets are 25 dollars and available now on Eventbrite. Doors are at 7:00 PM, the venue is the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE, and food, drinks, and a full bar are available on site. Seating is general, so earlier arrivals get the better spots.
All four performances
Killer Lloronas runs for four nights only. If Saturday, September 26 does not fit, try one of the other dates:

Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
Friday, September 25

Pick your night, grab your tickets, and come see why Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories is one of the most talked about local productions of the season.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Saturday NCAA Buffet at The Lobo Sports Vault (September 26)
2026-09-26 11:00 - 14:00

Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories at the Lobo Theater (Friday, September 25)
2026-09-25 19:00 - 22:00
Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories at the Lobo Theater (Friday, September 25)
Far From the Tree Productions brings Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories to the Historic Lobo Theater on Friday, September 25, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with food and drinks available all night. This is one of four performances across the last two weekends of September, and each night is its own chance to catch the show that has Albuquerque talking.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
About the show
Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories is a set of five vignette plays in two acts. Together they follow a young immigrant girl finding her footing in a new community, reading and misreading the tropes of both her own culture and the one she is growing into. The result moves between humor, heartache, and the kind of honest discomfort that good theater is built on. It is funny, it is sharp, and it does not look away from the harder parts.
The work showcases local talent from top to bottom, and it leans into storytelling as the main event. There are strong scripts, committed performances, and a point of view that feels specific to New Mexico and to the people telling it.
Who is behind Killer Lloronas
The Killer Lloronas is an Albuquerque based troupe of actors, writers, and digital artists who build plays and performances that put local voices on stage. Their goal is both simple and ambitious: bring strong, powerful storytelling to live theater and give Albuquerque audiences something made by and for their own community. You can follow the troupe on Facebook and Instagram at killerlloronas to keep up with the run and what comes next.
Plan your night at the Lobo
The Historic Lobo Theater sits at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill, right on historic Route 66. Doors are at 7:00 PM. The venue runs a full bar and has food and drinks available, so you can make a full evening of it without leaving the room. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets. Tickets are 25 dollars through Eventbrite, and the best seats go early.
What to expect at the show
Plan for an evening built around five short plays, staged in two acts with an intermission in the middle. The vignettes move quickly and cover a wide tonal range, from laugh-out-loud comedy to quiet, heavier moments, so the night never sits in one place for long. The Lobo stage gives the cast room to work, and the theater seating keeps you close to the action. Arrive a little early, settle in with something from the bar, and let the story carry you.
About Far From the Tree Productions
Far From the Tree Productions is the company presenting this run, putting its weight behind a homegrown New Mexico production and the local artists who bring it to life. The partnership with the Killer Lloronas troupe puts Albuquerque writers, actors, and digital artists front and center, on a real stage, in front of a real audience. Supporting a night like this is a direct way to back local theater and the people making it here.
Tickets and details
Tickets are 25 dollars and available now on Eventbrite. Doors are at 7:00 PM, the venue is the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE, and food, drinks, and a full bar are available on site. Seating is general, so earlier arrivals get the better spots.
All four performances
Killer Lloronas runs for four nights only. If Friday, September 25 does not fit, try one of the other dates:

Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
Saturday, September 26

Pick your night, grab your tickets, and come see why Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories is one of the most talked about local productions of the season.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Thursday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (September 24)
2026-09-24 18:30 - 22:00
Thursday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (September 24)
Free Texas Hold’em, every Thursday, 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 Thursday, September 24, 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.
Learn to play, or hone your skills
Poker 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.
What to expect at the table
The 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Thursday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab, with food and drink specials every Thursday. 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.
Part of Albuquerque’s poker scene
Poker 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 Thursdays you stack up, the more the room starts to feel like yours.
New to poker? Start here
You do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Thursday. 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.
A weekly tradition in Nob Hill
Poker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Thursday 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 Thursday night in Albuquerque, learn a classic game, and meet the people who make up the local poker community.
Know before you go
Poker Lab runs every Thursday 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. No outside food, drinks, or water bottles; food and a full bar are available for purchase.
Plan your night
The 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 Thursday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026. See you at The Card Room.

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (September 22)
2026-09-22 19:00 - 23:00
America’s #1 bar poker league lives at the Lobo. Every Tuesday. Two tournaments. Zero dollars.
World 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.
It’s a league, not just a casual game. 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.
How it works

Two tournaments every Tuesday. 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Free to play, points instead of money.
Climb the leaderboards. Top 20 finishers earn points in every tournament.
Chase the championships. Tavern, Regional, National: $100K+ in annual prizes.
New players welcome. Create a free player account at worldtavernpoker.com and you’re in.

Know before you go

21+ only. Valid government-issued photo ID required.
Always free. No buy-in, no ticket. Just show up.
No outside food or drinks. Including water bottles and outside beverages.
Food & drinks available for purchase from the Lobo’s full menu and bar.
Where: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center, 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (Nob Hill)

Runs every Tuesday. On rare weeks with special programming (concerts or private events), check loboabq.com for updates.
Grab a seat. Earn your points. Make a run at the title.

Chelsea Peretti brings Back to Work (In Progress) to the Historic Lobo Theater (Sunday, September 20)
2026-09-20 19:00 - 22:00
Chelsea Peretti brings Back to Work (In Progress) to the Historic Lobo Theater (Sunday, September 20)
Chelsea Peretti takes the stage at the Historic Lobo Theater in Nob Hill, Albuquerque on Sunday, September 20, 2026 with her stand-up show Back to Work (In Progress). Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show runs from 8:00 to 10:00 PM. Tickets start at 33 dollars for general admission, with front row reserved seats at 43 dollars, on sale now at TicketWeb.
Buy Tickets on TicketWeb
About Chelsea Peretti
Chelsea Peretti is an actor, stand-up comedian, writer, director, and producer best known for her role as Gina Linetti on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Her Netflix stand-up special One of the Greats premiered in 2014, following her Comedy Central Presents special, and in 2024 she made her feature directorial debut with First Time Female Director. As a writer she has contributed to Parks and Recreation, Portlandia, The Sarah Silverman Program, Kroll Show, and Saturday Night Live. Watching a comic of this caliber work out new material in a room as intimate as the Lobo is the kind of night comedy fans circle on the calendar.
Good to know
Doors at 7:00 PM, show from 8:00 to 10:00 PM. General admission is 33 dollars and front row reserved is 43 dollars, plus fees, with orders limited to 10 tickets. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. All ages are welcome, and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring a valid horizontal ID, since vertical IDs are not accepted. No vaping inside, no weapons, and no outside food or beverages.
Plan your night at the Lobo
The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill, right on historic Route 66 in Albuquerque, with a full bar and street parking along Central and the nearby side streets. This show replaces the previously scheduled Susan Rice event, which has been cancelled.
Get Your Seats on TicketWeb

Sunday NFL Brunch at The Lobo Sports Vault (September 20)
2026-09-20 11:00 - 14:00

Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories at the Lobo Theater (Saturday, September 19)
2026-09-19 19:00 - 22:00
Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories at the Lobo Theater (Saturday, September 19)
Far From the Tree Productions brings Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories to the Historic Lobo Theater on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with food and drinks available all night. This is one of four performances across the last two weekends of September, and each night is its own chance to catch the show that has Albuquerque talking.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
About the show
Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories is a set of five vignette plays in two acts. Together they follow a young immigrant girl finding her footing in a new community, reading and misreading the tropes of both her own culture and the one she is growing into. The result moves between humor, heartache, and the kind of honest discomfort that good theater is built on. It is funny, it is sharp, and it does not look away from the harder parts.
The work showcases local talent from top to bottom, and it leans into storytelling as the main event. There are strong scripts, committed performances, and a point of view that feels specific to New Mexico and to the people telling it.
Who is behind Killer Lloronas
The Killer Lloronas is an Albuquerque based troupe of actors, writers, and digital artists who build plays and performances that put local voices on stage. Their goal is both simple and ambitious: bring strong, powerful storytelling to live theater and give Albuquerque audiences something made by and for their own community. You can follow the troupe on Facebook and Instagram at killerlloronas to keep up with the run and what comes next.
Plan your night at the Lobo
The Historic Lobo Theater sits at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill, right on historic Route 66. Doors are at 7:00 PM. The venue runs a full bar and has food and drinks available, so you can make a full evening of it without leaving the room. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets. Tickets are 25 dollars through Eventbrite, and the best seats go early.
What to expect at the show
Plan for an evening built around five short plays, staged in two acts with an intermission in the middle. The vignettes move quickly and cover a wide tonal range, from laugh-out-loud comedy to quiet, heavier moments, so the night never sits in one place for long. The Lobo stage gives the cast room to work, and the theater seating keeps you close to the action. Arrive a little early, settle in with something from the bar, and let the story carry you.
About Far From the Tree Productions
Far From the Tree Productions is the company presenting this run, putting its weight behind a homegrown New Mexico production and the local artists who bring it to life. The partnership with the Killer Lloronas troupe puts Albuquerque writers, actors, and digital artists front and center, on a real stage, in front of a real audience. Supporting a night like this is a direct way to back local theater and the people making it here.
Tickets and details
Tickets are 25 dollars and available now on Eventbrite. Doors are at 7:00 PM, the venue is the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE, and food, drinks, and a full bar are available on site. Seating is general, so earlier arrivals get the better spots.
All four performances
Killer Lloronas runs for four nights only. If Saturday, September 19 does not fit, try one of the other dates:

Friday, September 18
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26

Pick your night, grab your tickets, and come see why Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories is one of the most talked about local productions of the season.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Saturday NCAA Buffet at The Lobo Sports Vault (September 19)
2026-09-19 11:00 - 14:00

Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories at the Lobo Theater (Friday, September 18)
2026-09-18 19:00 - 22:00
Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories at the Lobo Theater (Friday, September 18)
Far From the Tree Productions brings Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories to the Historic Lobo Theater on Friday, September 18, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with food and drinks available all night. This is one of four performances across the last two weekends of September, and each night is its own chance to catch the show that has Albuquerque talking.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
About the show
Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories is a set of five vignette plays in two acts. Together they follow a young immigrant girl finding her footing in a new community, reading and misreading the tropes of both her own culture and the one she is growing into. The result moves between humor, heartache, and the kind of honest discomfort that good theater is built on. It is funny, it is sharp, and it does not look away from the harder parts.
The work showcases local talent from top to bottom, and it leans into storytelling as the main event. There are strong scripts, committed performances, and a point of view that feels specific to New Mexico and to the people telling it.
Who is behind Killer Lloronas
The Killer Lloronas is an Albuquerque based troupe of actors, writers, and digital artists who build plays and performances that put local voices on stage. Their goal is both simple and ambitious: bring strong, powerful storytelling to live theater and give Albuquerque audiences something made by and for their own community. You can follow the troupe on Facebook and Instagram at killerlloronas to keep up with the run and what comes next.
Plan your night at the Lobo
The Historic Lobo Theater sits at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill, right on historic Route 66. Doors are at 7:00 PM. The venue runs a full bar and has food and drinks available, so you can make a full evening of it without leaving the room. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets. Tickets are 25 dollars through Eventbrite, and the best seats go early.
What to expect at the show
Plan for an evening built around five short plays, staged in two acts with an intermission in the middle. The vignettes move quickly and cover a wide tonal range, from laugh-out-loud comedy to quiet, heavier moments, so the night never sits in one place for long. The Lobo stage gives the cast room to work, and the theater seating keeps you close to the action. Arrive a little early, settle in with something from the bar, and let the story carry you.
About Far From the Tree Productions
Far From the Tree Productions is the company presenting this run, putting its weight behind a homegrown New Mexico production and the local artists who bring it to life. The partnership with the Killer Lloronas troupe puts Albuquerque writers, actors, and digital artists front and center, on a real stage, in front of a real audience. Supporting a night like this is a direct way to back local theater and the people making it here.
Tickets and details
Tickets are 25 dollars and available now on Eventbrite. Doors are at 7:00 PM, the venue is the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE, and food, drinks, and a full bar are available on site. Seating is general, so earlier arrivals get the better spots.
All four performances
Killer Lloronas runs for four nights only. If Friday, September 18 does not fit, try one of the other dates:

Saturday, September 19
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26

Pick your night, grab your tickets, and come see why Killer Lloronas and Other Misconstrued Stories is one of the most talked about local productions of the season.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Thursday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (September 17)
2026-09-17 18:30 - 22:00
Thursday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (September 17)
Free Texas Hold’em, every Thursday, 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 Thursday, September 17, 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.
Learn to play, or hone your skills
Poker 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.
What to expect at the table
The 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Thursday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab, with food and drink specials every Thursday. 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.
Part of Albuquerque’s poker scene
Poker 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 Thursdays you stack up, the more the room starts to feel like yours.
New to poker? Start here
You do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Thursday. 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.
A weekly tradition in Nob Hill
Poker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Thursday 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 Thursday night in Albuquerque, learn a classic game, and meet the people who make up the local poker community.
Know before you go
Poker Lab runs every Thursday 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. No outside food, drinks, or water bottles; food and a full bar are available for purchase.
Plan your night
The 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 Thursday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026. See you at The Card Room.

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (September 15)
2026-09-15 19:00 - 23:00

Sunday NFL Brunch at The Lobo Sports Vault (September 13)
2026-09-13 11:00 - 14:00

Saturday NCAA Buffet at The Lobo Sports Vault (September 12)
2026-09-12 11:00 - 14:00

Thursday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (September 10)
2026-09-10 18:30 - 22:00
Thursday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (September 10)
Free Texas Hold’em, every Thursday, 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 Thursday, September 10, 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.
Learn to play, or hone your skills
Poker 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.
What to expect at the table
The 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Thursday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab, with food and drink specials every Thursday. 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.
Part of Albuquerque’s poker scene
Poker 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 Thursdays you stack up, the more the room starts to feel like yours.
New to poker? Start here
You do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Thursday. 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.
A weekly tradition in Nob Hill
Poker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Thursday 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 Thursday night in Albuquerque, learn a classic game, and meet the people who make up the local poker community.
Know before you go
Poker Lab runs every Thursday 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. No outside food, drinks, or water bottles; food and a full bar are available for purchase.
Plan your night
The 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 Thursday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2026. See you at The Card Room.

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (September 8)
2026-09-08 19:00 - 23:00

A Night of Poe: A Theatrical Cocktail Experience (Saturday, September 5)
2026-09-05 12:00 - 23:30
A Night of Poe is a 90-minute immersive theater and cocktail experience in which Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous tales are performed live — storytelling, music, and staged moments unfolding around you, each paired with a themed drink. It comes to the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque for three days only, September 3–5, 2026, with eleven showtimes across the run.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 — showtimes at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM. General Admission is $55 plus a $2.75 booking fee and includes entry and four cocktails. VIP Front Row is $70 plus a $3.50 booking fee and adds front-row seating. This is a 21+ event and valid ID is required. Mocktails are available on request, and the venue is ADA accessible. Tickets are sold through Fever.
Poe’s world of mystery, obsession, madness, and the macabre is built out across the room by a cast of performers and live musicians. The producers describe the evening’s gothic soundtrack as written by Danny Elfman, composer of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and Batman. Poe is no stranger to this stage: the run follows the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy engagements the Historic Lobo Theater hosted previously.
Shows are already selling out. Check the ticket link for current availability.
Get tickets for A Night of Poe — Saturday, September 5 →
Also playing: Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4.

The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center is a live event venue in Nob Hill, Albuquerque, hosting concerts, screenings, nightlife, cultural programming, sports watch parties, and special events.
The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center | 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Saturday NCAA Buffet at The Lobo Sports Vault (September 5)
2026-09-05 11:00 - 14:00

A Night of Poe: A Theatrical Cocktail Experience (Friday, September 4)
2026-09-04 18:00 - 23:30
A Night of Poe is a 90-minute immersive theater and cocktail experience in which Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous tales are performed live — storytelling, music, and staged moments unfolding around you, each paired with a themed drink. It comes to the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque for three days only, September 3–5, 2026, with eleven showtimes across the run.
Friday, September 4, 2026 — showtimes at 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM. General Admission is $55 plus a $2.75 booking fee and includes entry and four cocktails. VIP Front Row is $70 plus a $3.50 booking fee and adds front-row seating. This is a 21+ event and valid ID is required. Mocktails are available on request, and the venue is ADA accessible. Tickets are sold through Fever.
Poe’s world of mystery, obsession, madness, and the macabre is built out across the room by a cast of performers and live musicians. The producers describe the evening’s gothic soundtrack as written by Danny Elfman, composer of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and Batman. Poe is no stranger to this stage: the run follows the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy engagements the Historic Lobo Theater hosted previously.
Shows are already selling out. Check the ticket link for current availability.
Get tickets for A Night of Poe — Friday, September 4 →
Also playing: Thursday, September 3 and Saturday, September 5.

The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center is a live event venue in Nob Hill, Albuquerque, hosting concerts, screenings, nightlife, cultural programming, sports watch parties, and special events.
The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center | 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Thursday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (September 3)
2026-09-03 18:30 - 22:00
Thursday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (September 3)
Free Texas Hold’em, every Thursday, 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 Thursday, September 3, 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.
Learn to play, or hone your skills
Poker 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.
What to expect at the table
The 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Thursday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab, with food and drink specials every Thursday. 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.
Part of Albuquerque’s poker scene
Poker 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 Thursdays you stack up, the more the room starts to feel like yours.
New to poker? Start here
You do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Thursday. 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.
A weekly tradition in Nob Hill
Poker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Thursday 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 Thursday night in Albuquerque, learn a classic game, and meet the people who make up the local poker community.
Know before you go
Poker Lab runs every Thursday 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. No outside food, drinks, or water bottles; food and a full bar are available for purchase.
Plan your night
The 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 Thursday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2026. See you at The Card Room.

A Night of Poe: A Theatrical Cocktail Experience (Thursday, September 3)
2026-09-03 18:00 - 21:30
A Night of Poe is a 90-minute immersive theater and cocktail experience in which Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous tales are performed live — storytelling, music, and staged moments unfolding around you, each paired with a themed drink. It comes to the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque for three days only, September 3–5, 2026, with eleven showtimes across the run.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 — showtimes at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. General Admission is $55 plus a $2.75 booking fee and includes entry and four cocktails. VIP Front Row is $70 plus a $3.50 booking fee and adds front-row seating. This is a 21+ event and valid ID is required. Mocktails are available on request, and the venue is ADA accessible. Tickets are sold through Fever.
Poe’s world of mystery, obsession, madness, and the macabre is built out across the room by a cast of performers and live musicians. The producers describe the evening’s gothic soundtrack as written by Danny Elfman, composer of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and Batman. Poe is no stranger to this stage: the run follows the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy engagements the Historic Lobo Theater hosted previously.
Shows are already selling out. Check the ticket link for current availability.
Get tickets for A Night of Poe — Thursday, September 3 →
Also playing: Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5.

The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center is a live event venue in Nob Hill, Albuquerque, hosting concerts, screenings, nightlife, cultural programming, sports watch parties, and special events.
The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center | 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (September 1)
2026-09-01 19:00 - 23:00

Saturday NCAA Buffet at The Lobo Sports Vault (August 29)
2026-08-29 11:00 - 14:00

Thursday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (August 27)
2026-08-27 18:30 - 22:00
Thursday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (August 27)
Free Texas Hold’em, every Thursday, 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 Thursday, August 27, 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.
Learn to play, or hone your skills
Poker 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.
What to expect at the table
The 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Thursday nights are card nights at the Lobo. The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault is the home for Poker Lab, with food and drink specials every Thursday. 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.
Part of Albuquerque’s poker scene
Poker 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 Thursdays you stack up, the more the room starts to feel like yours.
New to poker? Start here
You do not need to know anything about poker to walk in on a Thursday. 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.
A weekly tradition in Nob Hill
Poker Lab has grown into one of the steadiest weeknight traditions at the Historic Lobo Theater. Every Thursday 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 Thursday night in Albuquerque, learn a classic game, and meet the people who make up the local poker community.
Know before you go
Poker Lab runs every Thursday 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. No outside food, drinks, or water bottles; food and a full bar are available for purchase.
Plan your night
The 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 Thursday your weekly free poker night in Albuquerque. Play starts at 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026. See you at The Card Room.
