SATURDAY, JULY 1
ANCESTERY EVENT
@ OFPL Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Explore family history using Ancestry.com and learn how various sources such as city directories, insurance maps, registrations, vital, census, land, tax, cemetery, and military records can open the door to history.. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES
7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week DEF-I will be performing.
MONDAY, JULY 3
GAME NIGHT
4 pm @ UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.).
TUESDAY, JULY 4
OFPL CLOSED FOR FOURTH OF JULY
FRIDAY, JULY 7
FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES
12 pm - 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event).
FRIDAY, JULY 7 AND
SATURDAY, JULY 8
All day July 7 and July 8 @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). #1 open Bullriding in the southwest. Held at Red Rock Park every July, with some of the best bucking bulls in the business, huge fireworks, and over a $26,000 payout each year.
SATURDAY, JULY 8
ALICE N WONDERLAND
12 pm - 3 pm @ Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center (400 Marguerite Franco Dr.). Come one, come all, enjoy the day with Alice and gang as they make their way through various games.
FAMILY CONCERT
2 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Will Parker, a children’s songwriter and teaching artist who writes and performs music for “kids ages 1-100” will be performing.
PAINT-ALONG: CACTUS
1 pm - 3 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Follow step-by-step instructions to paint a cactus! For more information and to register go to galluparts.org/paint-along.
ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.
SHOW OPENING: HONORING THE FAMILIES OF NAVAJO CODE TALKERS
7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Presented by Shannon Gurley O’Donnell in partnership with gallupARTS, 10 artists share work honoring the sacrifices made by the families of WWII Navajo Code Talkers.
LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES
7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week Lindy Vision will be performing.
TUESDAY, JULY 11
BRIGHT STAR THEATRE: CAPTAIN FRIENDSHIP
4 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). Join OFPL and the Bright Star Touring Theatre for a free performance of a fun family play.
WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB
2 pm in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for July is Santiago’s Road Home by Alexandra Diza.
FRIDAY, JULY 14
COMMUNITY RECRUITMENT FAIR
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Clubs, sports teams, organizations, early childhood, daycares, etc. looking to recruit new members are invited to setup a booth. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
WORLD ON THE MOVE
4 pm @ Rex Musuem (301 W. Historic Hwy. 66). Come discover the fascinating topic of migration and displacement at the World on the Move exhibit opening.
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ @ County Courthouse steps. Look into three categories of Western American Art-landscape painting, portraiture, and history painting.
SATURDAY, JULY 15
FAMILY CONCERT
2 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Mike Schneider’s music will have people of all ages singing, clapping, and dancing along.
SUMMER CRAFT FAIR
10 am - 5 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Over 30 Craft vendors will be set up near Center Court selling homemade items, baked goods, and crafts.
WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB
2 pm in-person @ the Rex Musuem (301 W. Historic Hwy. 66) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for July is Santiago’s Road Home by Alexandra Diza.
LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES
7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week The River Arkansas will be performing.
THURSDAY, JULY 20
FAMILY CONCERT
1 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and Cowgirl Aspen Black for a fun, fast-paced, interactive musical program.
THURSDAY, JULY 20 -
MONDAY, JULY 24
24 HOURS IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST
This is a 12 and 24 hour endurance mountain biking competition held in the Zuni Mountains. For more information, visit https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/.
FRIDAY, JULY 21
FAMILY CONCERT
11 am @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and Dan Crow for a fun, fast-paced, interactive musical program.
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) entrance. See how the New Deal helped create a uniquely New Mexican aesthetic.
SATURDAY, JULY 22
PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Families will have to work together to find items, solve riddles, and answer trivia which can only be answered in the mall, while documenting all of their answers with photos. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: TIE DYE MASTERCLASS
1 pm - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( (123 W. Coal Ave.). Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops.
LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES
7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week Paa Kow will be performing.
MONDAY, JULY 24
NM GAME & FISH WITH STORM USREY
11 am @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Come learn about some of the wildlife species that can be found in New Mexico by looking at some scientific specimens of antlers, horns, skulls, pelts, and pictures. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
PAINT AND SIP: KOI POND
6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out! Paint a koi pond scene while sipping Mai Tai mocktails.
FRIDAY, JULY 28
ROUTE 66 GALLUP FREEDOM RIDE FLIGHT & CRUISE
You’re invited to downtown Gallup to enjoy Route 66 with the whole family. This event features car shows & cruises, hot air balloon mass ascensions, circus performers, live bands, food trucks and more!
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING
10 am to 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
SATURDAY, JULY 29
ROUTE 66 GALLUP FREEDOM RIDE FLIGHT & CRUISE
You’re invited to downtown Gallup to enjoy Route 66 with the whole family. This event features car shows and cruises, hot air balloon mass ascensions, circus performers, live bands, food trucks and more!
END OF SUMMER READING X-STREAM BLOCK PARTY
12 pm - 4 pm @ @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). Celebrate the end of summer with fun and prizes!
FUN IN THE SUN
1 pm - 5 pm @ Ford Canyon Park (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). Various games, music by DJ Kirk, Zumba with Rita, and much much more.
LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES
7 pm - 10 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Avenue). Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week The Family Crest will be performing.
