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).
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Kids ages 8+ are invited to spend the afternoon coloring, cutting, collaging, constructing and crafting!
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! 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.
GET UP AND GAME
1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! 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.
FRIDAY, JULY 7
AND SATURDAY, JULY 8
30TH ANNUAL WILDTHING CHAMPIONSHIP BULLRIDING
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, and 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.
SHOW OPENING: HONORING THE FAMILIES OF NAVAJO CODE TALKERS
7pm - 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.
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.
GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET
9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States.
MONDAY, JULY 10
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topics of neighborhoods and communities. 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.
SUMMER CHESS DUELS
12 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for friendly weekly chess matches. For questions or more information, call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
EUREKA!
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). 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.
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.
WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
6 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). This meeting is for Women Veterans, veteran wives and widows or any woman related to a veteran.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government.
KIDZ CINEMA
1 pm every Tuesday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is The Kid Who Would Be King (2019). 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 12
POKÉMON GO NIGHT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
REVOLUTION CHESS CLUB
6 pm - 7:30 pm @ Rio West Mall’s food court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.) A free chess club that is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is He Named Me Malala.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topics of neighborhoods and communities. 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.
OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME
3 pm - 6 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s MakerSpace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, and exploring. Participants ages 5 and up can come in to create their own design for the 3D printers or explore the many engineering activities and equipment!
THURSDAY, JULY 13
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). For more information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
JULY FILMS: ANIMATION AND IMAGINATION
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is screening animated films. This week’s film is Alice.
SAVE THE DATE
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. The author will be present at this event.
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.
TUESDAY, JULY 18
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
GAME NIGHT
4 pm @ UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.).
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.
NATIONAL LOLLIPOP DAY
Join Zollinger Library for National Lolllipop Day! Come to the library, check out material, and get a free lollipop.
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.
ONGOING
GALLUP AQUATIC CENTER SWIM LESSONS
Register at the Aquatic Center (620 Boardman Ave.) For questions, please contact Gallup Aquatic Center at (505) 726-5460.
‘ALL TOGETHER NOW!’ SUMMER READING REGISTRATION
All ages are invited to register for OFPL’s 2023 Summer Reading Program as they celebrate kindness, friendship, and unity “All Together Now.” You may register in-person at the Children & Youth Library, Main Library or at ofpl.online. 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.
RECRUITING TEEN MAKERS
OFPL is recruiting teens to help spread their passion. Get trained and certified on our MakerSpace equipment and become a Teen Ambassador for the MakerSpace! 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.
BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUNDLE
OFPL staff who will create a bundle of material specially for you! Let them know what type of materials and genres you are interested in, and they’ll browse for you and create a custom bundle of material for you to pick-up curbside. 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.
gallupARTS EXTENDS HOURS
12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)
GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP
Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. For more info email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291
