The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center

Thursday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (September 10)
2026-09-10 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center, 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
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
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.

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
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

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.

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (August 25)
2026-08-25 19:00 - 23:00

Luh Kel: Throwback Concert at the Historic Lobo Theater (Saturday, August 22)
2026-08-22 19:00 - 23:59
Luh Kel headlines the Throwback Concert at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque on Saturday, August 22, 2026. AM Entertainment presents an all-ages night with Luh Kel live on stage and JJOfficial performing alongside him.
The Throwback Concert is a one-night R&B and hip-hop show built on the songs you still know every word to, staged in the Lobo’s 1938 auditorium in Nob Hill on Historic Route 66. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Waiting will cost you. Ticket prices go up as the date gets closer, and tickets bought at the door on the night are the most expensive of all. Advance tickets are on sale now — get yours before the next price jump.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Doors 7:00 PM
All ages — everyone welcome
Luh Kel with JJOfficial
Presented by AM Entertainment
Tickets on HoldMyTicket
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Armed security will be on site to keep the night safe and welcoming for everyone.

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

Noche De Despecho: Latin Karaoke Night
2026-08-21 20:00 - 2026-08-22 02:00
Noche De Despecho means heartbreak night, and it is exactly what it sounds like.
Once a week, in cities across the country, people show up to a bar with a microphone and do what centuries of Mexican cantina culture already knew worked: they sing through it. Rancheras, cumbias, boleros, corridos. The songs that already know what you feel. The crowd that already knows why you are there.
Noche De Despecho runs in Chicago, Las Vegas, Seattle, New York, Miami, and Mexico City. Now it comes to The Historic Lobo Theater.
August 21. Doors open at 8 PM.
Think of it as group therapy where the barstool is the couch, the microphone does the heavy lifting, and the co-pay is twenty dollars cash at the door.
Twenty dollars. Cash at the door. 21 and over. Valid ID required. No exceptions.
The Sports Vault opens at regular hours. Karaoke starts at 8 PM. We are here until you have said everything you needed to say, or until 2 AM. Whichever comes first.
Promoted by Red Light Entertainment NM.

Noche De Despecho significa la noche del corazon roto, y es exactamente lo que parece.
Una vez a la semana, en ciudades de todo el pais, la gente llega a un bar con un microfono y hace lo que la cultura cantinera mexicana ya sabia que funcionaba desde hace siglos: cantan para superarlo. Rancheras, cumbias, boleros, corridos. Las canciones que ya saben lo que sientes. El publico que ya sabe por que estas ahi.
Noche De Despecho se celebra en Chicago, Las Vegas, Seattle, Nueva York, Miami y la Ciudad de Mexico. Ahora llega al Historic Lobo Theater.
21 de agosto. Las puertas abren a las 8 PM.
Piensalo como terapia de grupo donde el taburete es el divan, el microfono hace el trabajo pesado, y el copago son veinte dolares en efectivo en la puerta.
Veinte dolares. Efectivo en la puerta. Mayores de 21 anos. Se requiere identificacion valida. Sin excepciones.
El Sports Vault abre en horario regular. El karaoke comienza a las 8 PM. Estamos aqui hasta que hayas dicho todo lo que necesitabas decir, o hasta las 2 AM. Lo que llegue primero.
Promovido por Red Light Entertainment NM.

Lobo Sports Vault Public Grand Opening (Thursday, August 20)
2026-08-20 18:00 - 23:59
The Lobo Sports Vault opens to everyone on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Doors at 6, running to midnight. No invitation needed this time.
The Vault is the Lobo’s sports room. Come watch the game, argue about it with somebody, and take a look at the memorabilia on the walls while you’re there.
Opening night has giveaways through the evening and specials running all night.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Doors 6:00 PM, until midnight
Open to everyone

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

Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 19)
2026-08-19 18:30 - 22:00
Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 19)
Make 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.
Spades, Hearts, and every card game
The 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.
Hosted by CMC
Spades 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Wednesday 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.
Food and drink specials every Wednesday
The 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.
New to card games? Come anyway
You 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.
Your weekly card-night tradition
Wednesday 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.
Know before you go
Spades 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.

Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (August 19)
2026-08-19 18:30 - 22:00
Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (August 19)
Free 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.
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
Wednesday 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.
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 Wednesdays 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 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.
A weekly tradition in Nob Hill
Poker 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.
Know before you go
Poker 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.
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 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.

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (August 18)
2026-08-18 19:00 - 23:00

Celebrating 88 Years: Five Bands, One Ticket at the Historic Lobo Theater (Saturday, August 15)
2026-08-15 15:00 - 23:30
88 years. One ticket. Five bands. One night that won’t happen again.
The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center turns 88 on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and we are throwing the biggest party this building has seen since the marquee first lit up in 1938. This is not a concert. This is a milestone. And you only get one shot at being in the room for it. The music starts at 3:00 PM, tickets are 30 dollars, and the whole day belongs to Albuquerque.
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Five bands, one stage
One 30 dollar ticket gets you five full bands: Whole Lot of Zeppelin, Before Vegas, Destroy to Recreate, Love Grenade, and Visionofire. That is six dollars a band, on a stage that has been putting on shows in Nob Hill since before your grandparents had a driver’s license.
All day, all night
The music starts at 3:00 PM and the end time is a question mark on purpose. We go until we go. Food and drink specials all day. Games. Giveaways. The whole building lit up on historic Route 66, the way it has been for 88 years.
Good to know
Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM. Tickets are 30 dollars on Eventbrite. All ages until 10:00 PM, then the night belongs to the 21 and up crowd, so have a valid ID ready. Full bar on site, and the Lobo Sports Vault, Nob Hill’s only sports lounge, is part of the party.
Plan your night at the Lobo
The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center is at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill, Albuquerque, right on historic Route 66. Street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets. Summer is winding down, and this is the show to close it out right. Eighty-eight years of live entertainment comes down to one day. Be the one telling the story, not the one hearing it.
Grab Your Ticket Before They Are Gone

Rastas Retro: Rock en Español 90s Legends at the Lobo Theater (Friday, August 14)
2026-08-14 17:00 - 23:30
Rastas Retro brings Rock en Español 90s Legends to the Lobo Theater (Friday, August 14)
Rastas Retro takes the stage at the Historic Lobo Theater on Friday, August 14, 2026 for a full night of Rock en Español pulled from the golden era of the 90s and beyond. Doors open at 5:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM, so there is time to grab a drink and settle in before the first downbeat. This is an 18 and over show, and tickets start at just 20 dollars for the early birds.
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The Trifecta Perfecta
The night kicks off with the Trifecta Perfecta, a powerhouse set that blends the best of Alejandra Guzmán, Enanitos Verdes, and MANÁ into three iconic sounds in one nonstop performance. It is the kind of opening that gets the whole room on its feet early and keeps it there, a celebration of the songs that defined a generation of Latin rock.
Rock en Español 90s Legends
From there the energy builds into the second set, Rock en Español 90s Legends, a full run of anthems from Soda Stereo, Elefante, Caifanes, Hombres G, and more. This is the heart of the night, a deep catalog of classics delivered loud and live. Una noche de poder latino y nostalgia rockera te espera.
About Rastas Retro
Rastas Retro is a touring Rock en Español act known across the Southwest for high-energy shows that run one hundred percent live, fronted by both male and female vocalists who bring these iconic songs to full volume. The band has built a reputation from Phoenix to El Paso to Las Cruces for packing rooms and turning tribute nights into something closer to a full concert experience. As one promoter put it, “More than a tribute, Rastas show feels like an epic experience.”
Tickets and tiers
Tickets are available now on Eventbrite in three tiers. Early Bird General Admission is 20 dollars and limited to the first 100 tickets. Regular General Admission is 25 dollars. For groups, the 200 dollar VIP option gets you a four top table with bottle service and private upstairs entry. Whichever tier you choose, this is a night best bought ahead, since the early birds go fast.
A night of Latin rock nostalgia
If you grew up on Rock en Español, this is your night. The 90s were a golden stretch for the genre, when bands like Soda Stereo, Caifanes, and MANÁ were filling stadiums and writing the songs that still pack dance floors today. Rastas Retro built their whole show around that era, and they play it with the energy and detail that only comes from loving the music. Bring the people who know every word, and bring the ones who are about to learn them.
Good to know
Doors at 5:00 PM, show at 7:30 PM, 18 and over with a valid ID. Tickets start at 20 dollars on Eventbrite, with regular general admission at 25 and VIP tables at 200. Full bar on site. Two full sets, the Trifecta Perfecta and Rock en Español 90s Legends, back to back.
Plan your night at the Lobo
Rastas Retro plays the Historic Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill, right on historic Route 66. Doors are at 5:00 PM, the show starts at 7:30 PM, and this is an 18 and over event, so bring a valid ID. The venue runs a full bar all night, and street parking is available along Central and the nearby side streets. Come ready to sing along, because this crowd always does.
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Rastas Retro trae las Leyendas del Rock en Español de los 90 al Lobo Theater (viernes 14 de agosto)
Rastas Retro se presenta en el Historic Lobo Theater el viernes 14 de agosto de 2026 con una noche completa de Rock en Español de la época dorada de los 90 y más allá. Las puertas abren a las 5:00 PM y el show comienza a las 7:30 PM, con tiempo de sobra para llegar, pedir algo en el bar y agarrar buen lugar. Este es un evento para mayores de 18 años, y los boletos comienzan en solo 20 dólares en preventa.
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La Trifecta Perfecta
La noche arranca con la Trifecta Perfecta, un set poderoso que junta lo mejor de Alejandra Guzmán, Enanitos Verdes y MANÁ en una sola presentación sin pausa. Es el tipo de apertura que levanta a todo el público desde temprano y no lo deja sentarse, una celebración de las canciones que marcaron a toda una generación de rock latino.
Leyendas del Rock en Español de los 90
De ahí la energía sube con el segundo set, Leyendas del Rock en Español de los 90, un repaso completo de los himnos de Soda Stereo, Elefante, Caifanes, Hombres G y más. Este es el corazón de la noche, puros clásicos tocados en vivo y a todo volumen. Una noche de poder latino y nostalgia rockera te espera.
Sobre Rastas Retro
Rastas Retro es una agrupación de Rock en Español conocida en todo el suroeste por sus shows cien por ciento en vivo, con voces masculina y femenina al frente. De Phoenix a El Paso y Las Cruces, la banda se ha ganado fama de llenar salas y convertir una noche de tributo en un concierto completo.
Boletos
Los boletos ya están disponibles en Eventbrite en tres niveles. La preventa de Admisión General cuesta 20 dólares y está limitada a los primeros 100 boletos. La Admisión General regular cuesta 25 dólares. Para grupos, la opción VIP de 200 dólares incluye mesa para cuatro, servicio de botella y entrada privada por el piso de arriba. Se recomienda comprar con anticipación, porque la preventa vuela.
Información importante
Puertas a las 5:00 PM, show a las 7:30 PM. Evento para mayores de 18 años con identificación vigente. Bar completo toda la noche. Dos sets completos, la Trifecta Perfecta y las Leyendas del Rock en Español de los 90, uno tras otro. El Historic Lobo Theater está en 3013 Central Ave NE, en el corazón de Nob Hill sobre la histórica Ruta 66, en Albuquerque, con estacionamiento en la calle sobre Central y las calles cercanas. Ven listo para cantar, porque aquí el público siempre canta.
Compra tus boletos en Eventbrite

Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 12)
2026-08-12 18:30 - 22:00
Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 12)
Make 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.
Spades, Hearts, and every card game
The 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.
Hosted by CMC
Spades 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Wednesday 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.
Food and drink specials every Wednesday
The 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.
New to card games? Come anyway
You 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.
Your weekly card-night tradition
Wednesday 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.
Know before you go
Spades 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.

Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (August 12)
2026-08-12 18:30 - 22:00
Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (August 12)
Free 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.
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
Wednesday 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.
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 Wednesdays 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 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.
A weekly tradition in Nob Hill
Poker 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.
Know before you go
Poker 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.
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 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.

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (August 11)
2026-08-11 19:00 - 23:00

Groove Therapy at the Lobo Theater: A Lava Room DJ Night (Friday, August 7)
2026-08-07 18:00 - 2026-08-08 01:00
Groove Therapy at the Historic Lobo Theater (Friday, August 7)
The Lava Room is taking over the Historic Lobo Theater on Friday, August 7, 2026 for Groove Therapy, an old school throwback built for funk, groove, and house all night long. Doors open at 6:00 PM with a Happy Hour special from 6 to 7 PM, and the music runs until 1:00 AM, a full seven hours to settle in, find your people, and stay on the floor. This is a 21 and over night, and the cover is just $5 at the door.
The sound of the night
Groove Therapy is exactly what it sounds like. This is a night of funky, groovy, housey vibes pulled from the records that built dance music in the first place. Expect old school funk and disco roots, classic grooves, and deep house, mixed and blended live by a rotating cast of selectors who know how to read a room. The whole point is movement, so the floor stays open and the energy keeps building from the first set to last call.
The lineup
Groove Therapy runs on a deep bench of local talent, with seven DJs each bringing their own corner of the funk-to-house spectrum across the night. DJ Sin 7 opens the evening, followed by DJ Enee, DJ Fettucine, DJ LoSack, DJ Ken, DJ RedSilver (JA), and DJ 8-Bit Hero closing it out. The full set schedule:

6-7 PM, DJ Sin 7
7-8 PM, DJ Enee
8-9 PM, DJ Fettucine
9-10 PM, DJ LoSack
10-11 PM, DJ Ken
11 PM-12 AM, DJ RedSilver (JA)
12-1 AM, DJ 8-Bit Hero

The venue
The Historic Lobo Theater is one of Albuquerque’s most striking rooms. The Lobo gives you a big floor, a real sound system, and a full bar, all under the marquee on Route 66. Come dressed to move, grab a drink, and let the rotation carry you. This is a come as you are, stay all night kind of event, the type of throwback the Lava Room does best.
About the Lava Room takeover
The Lava Room hosts Groove Therapy as a love letter to old school dance music, the kind of night where the DJ is the headliner and the dance floor is the main stage. You walk in, the music is already going, and it does not stop until close. For anyone who misses real funk and house played loud on a proper system, this is the room and the night to be in.
Good to know
Doors at 6:00 PM. Happy Hour 6-7 PM. Twenty-one and over with a valid physical ID. Five dollars at the door, no advance sales. Full bar on site. Seven DJs, one long night of funk, groove, and house. The night runs to 1:00 AM. Street parking available along Central and the surrounding side streets. Come early, come ready to move.

Lobo Sports Vault Grand Opening, Invitation Only (Thursday, August 6)
2026-08-06 18:00 - 23:59
The Lobo Sports Vault has its first night on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and it’s invitation only. Doors at 6, running to midnight, inside the Historic Lobo Theater on Central in Nob Hill.
Invitations went out by email over the past week.
We’ll have sports memorabilia out, giveaways all night, and specials running the whole time.
Didn’t get an invitation? Check your junk and spam folders first. Email invites land there more often than you’d think. If you think you should have gotten one, email management@loboabq.com and we’ll sort it out.
The Vault opens to everyone the following Thursday, August 13. No invitation needed for that one.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Doors 6:00 PM, until midnight
Invitation only

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

Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 5)
2026-08-05 18:30 - 22:00
Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (August 5)
Make 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.
Spades, Hearts, and every card game
The 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.
Hosted by CMC
Spades 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Wednesday 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.
Food and drink specials every Wednesday
The 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.
New to card games? Come anyway
You 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.
Your weekly card-night tradition
Wednesday 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.
Know before you go
Spades 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.

Wednesday Poker Lab: Free Poker Night in Albuquerque (August 5)
2026-08-05 18:30 - 22:00
Wednesday Poker Lab: a free poker night in Albuquerque (August 5)
Free 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.
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
Wednesday 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.
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 Wednesdays 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 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.
A weekly tradition in Nob Hill
Poker 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.
Know before you go
Poker 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.
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 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.

World Tavern Poker: Free Tuesday Poker in Albuquerque (August 4)
2026-08-04 19:00 - 23:00

The Last Sunset: Go Down in Flames, Fashion Show and Designer Competition
2026-08-02 18:30 - 20:00
The Last Sunset: Go Down in Flames is a live fashion show and designer competition at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Designers from around New Mexico put original collections on the runway, and the audience picks the winners.
The collections are built around endings, transformation and rebirth, and what comes out the other side of a change. You don’t just sit and watch this one either. Audience votes decide the Designer Award of $300 and the Model Award of $100, so everybody in the room has a say in how it ends.
Between collections there’s a market of New Mexico vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of spots to take pictures around the 1938 Art Deco theater on Route 66.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Doors 5:30 PM, runway at 6:30
General Admission $30, Priority Seating $60, VIP Experience $85
Ages 18 and over. Free parking. No refunds.
Get tickets on Eventbrite
Presented by Myah-Rose Caighean.

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

The Deal Live at Lobo Theater (Saturday, August 1)
2026-08-01 20:00 - 23:00
The Deal live at Lobo Theater on August 1: summer Grateful Dead tribute night
Summer Saturday on Central. Cold drinks. Long jams. The Deal live at Lobo Theater on Saturday, August 1, 2026, the second of three 2026 Albuquerque dates for the city hometown Grateful Dead tribute band.
Ticket and cover information for this show is still being finalized. We will update this page as soon as we have it. Bookmark, follow @LoboTheaterABQ on Facebook, or sign up for our newsletter so you do not miss the announcement.
About The Deal
The Deal is an Albuquerque-based Grateful Dead tribute band carrying the Dead catalog and culture forward for a New Mexico audience. The band is steeped in the music, the people, and the vibe of Dead culture, and their goal at every show is simple: pay tribute to the songs, hold the room together, and extend this beautifully long, strange trip for one more night.
If you caught the May 16 kickoff at the Lobo, you already know what August looks like. Long jams, hands-in-the-air singalongs, and a crowd that came ready. If you missed May, this is your second chance to see The Deal live at Lobo Theater in 2026.
Why August at the Lobo is a special night
August in Albuquerque means warm evenings, late sunsets, and a packed Nob Hill on a Saturday night. Lobo Theater is the perfect place to land for the night. A 1938 Art Deco room on Historic Route 66, full bar, big stage, room for 550, and an excellent house sound system that lets the long instrumental jams of a Grateful Dead set actually breathe. ADA accessible, all ages welcome with a paying adult.
Watch the band promo video
Want a taste before the show? Watch The Deal promo video on Facebook. Same crew, same setlist energy, same room you will be standing in on August 1.
Event details at a glance

What: The Deal, Grateful Dead tribute band, live at Lobo Theater
When: Saturday, August 1, 2026. Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM
Where: The Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center, 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Tickets / Cover: TBA. Check back for updates.
Ages: All ages welcome with a paying adult
Parking: Street parking on Central Ave and side streets in Nob Hill
Amenities: Full bar, ADA accessible, 550 capacity

Follow The Deal

Website: thedeal505.org
Instagram: @thedeal.nm
Facebook: facebook.com/thedeal.nm

All three Deal shows at Lobo in 2026
The Deal is playing Lobo Theater three times this year. May, August, and Halloween night.

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026. This show.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Halloween night

See all upcoming shows at The Lobo

Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 29)
2026-07-29 18:30 - 22:00
Spades Night at The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault (July 29)
Make 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.
Spades, Hearts, and every card game
The 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.
Hosted by CMC
Spades 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.
The Card Room in The Lobo Sports Vault
Wednesday 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.
Food and drink specials every Wednesday
The 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.
New to card games? Come anyway
You 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.
Your weekly card-night tradition
Wednesday 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.
Know before you go
Spades 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.
