Big changes are brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others, and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. FREE FOR ALL AGES Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 9:00 am, 11:20 am, & 1:40 pm at Sierra Cinema. Learn more >>

The Smokey Bear Ranger District invites kids from kindergarten to 6th grade and their parents to attend four days of fun activities and hands-on learning in the open air of the Lincoln National Forest. Guided by Forest Service staff, kids will learn how to identify animals in the forest, why pollination is important, how to read maps and the facts about wildfires. Summer 2023 dates: May 30, June 1, June 6, and June 8, 2023, from 9:00- 11:00 a.m.

Don’t miss the award-winning band Los Hurcanes del Norte at Ruidoso Downs Race Track on Sunday, May 28, 2023. With them comes Pepe Tovar y Sus Chácales and La Internacional Sonora Escandalo. Get your tickets now!

Texas country, Southern Rock singer/songwriter Phil Hamilton, will play live on May 28, 2023, at Downshift Brewing Company's NEW Riverside location (formerly Sacred Grounds). Enjoy originals and covers as this talented local performer plays his soulful set!

The Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League is hosting a Free Star Party. Bring yourself and your family. The museum will bring the telescopes. If you are interested in astronomy, join the fun! This is a free event open to all ages.

Don’t miss Casey Donahew on Saturday, May 27, 2023, as the Texas sensation takes the stage at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Buy your tickets today!

Get ready for Ruidoso’s first-ever Yogathon in celebration of Memorial Day, Healing Americas Heros, and Animal Village NM. Join us on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Ruidoso Community Center from 10 am-3 pm for a day of yoga with Blue Lotus Day Spa instructors. The event is free to attend, though monetary donations will be accepted to benefit Healing Americas Heros and pet food for Animal Village NM.

Corazón de Maná is a Southern California tribute that features Mana’s organic mix of classic rock, modern rock, and traditional Latin music. Come out to enjoy a fun-filled celebration of MANÁ’s timeless music. Reserve a table for the performance >>

Join Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance for a trip to Oz at Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance's rendition of "The Wizard of Oz"! Watch as young dancers aged 3-18 tap dance as tin men, hip-hop-like monkeys, and wear the famous "Ruby" pointe shoes in this exciting adaptation of the classic story. Don't miss out on this unforgettable performance by our hardworking students! Performance dates and times: Friday, May 26, at 7 pm and Saturday, May 27, at 2 pm and 7 pm. Call to book! 575-257-3753

Don’t miss Under the Rug Live! This one-night special appearance is on May 24, 2023, at Downshift Brewing Company's new Riverside Taproom (formerly Sacred Grounds). General admission is $10. Buy your tickets now!

Don’t miss Monday Night Blues, a one-night special event with Jhett Black and Tony Holiday, on June 19, 2023, from 5 pm to 9 pm at Downshift Brewing Company's new Riverside Taproom (formerly Sacred Grounds). From $15 - $45. Buy your tickets now!

Lost Hiker Brewing Company is honored to host The River Arkansas for a special engagement on Monday, May 22nd, from 6 to 9 pm. They will have the pizza oven fired up, and it promises to be an amazing evening.

Enjoy a fun-filled night of Karaoke and dance in the family atmosphere of the RareBird Workshop. Kids and adults! $5 per person at the door. Kids under 6 yrs are free! RarebirdWorkshop.com

Join singer-songwriter Marie Manning for her Downshift Brewing Company debut on May 20, 2023, from 6 - 9 pm. Look forward to enjoying covers as well as original alternative country music.

Complementing the AspenCash Motorcycle Rally, Ride Ruidoso brings you the May 20, 2023, Spring Thunder concerts and benefit event at Wingfield Park with live music performances, including headliner band Molly Hatchet and Metallica Tribute- Kill EM All, bike show, car show, and bike run. Buy Your Spring Thunder Tickets Today!

Join Steve Stucker LIVE ON-AIR – from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. at Sacred Grounds Coffee to say hello, take pictures, and share memories. Learn more >>

JC Fisher, Marcus Collins and John Hagen, these classically trained, versatile tenors have performed more than 1500 concerts around the world. The tenor’s most recent albums Outside the Lines, Rise, and A Collection of Broadway and American Classics all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts. BUY TICKETS

Come to Downshift Brewing Co's Hidden Tap on Saturday, May 13, 2023, to watch storytelling singer/songwriter Benny Bassett perform a unique set of original "real-life music"

Grab your friends and visit Lost Hiker Brewing Company for brews and art. Kaitlyn Carpenter from Bridge to Art in Ruidoso offers a great summer sip and paint night. Get lost and get creative! $35 per person. Register today >>

Give mom a treat on her special day with Breakfast in Bed! High Mountain Youth Project will offer a Traditional Continental Breakfast or a New Mexican Breakfast prepared and donated by local restaurants and businesses. Funds raised will provide a safety net for youth experiencing homelessness. Volunteers will deliver to your location on Saturday morning, or you can pick it up at High Mountain Youth Center from 8 am-10 am. Learn more >>

ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir presents its Spring Concert on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 3:00 at the Community Methodist Church, 220 Junction Road. The theme of the concert is "Celebrate Life." The selection of songs comes from various genres, including Broadway, classical, spiritual, and folk songs. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.

Ready for some nighttime disc golf? 😝🌕💫⛳️ Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Dynamic Discs of New Mexico for their annual glow-in-the-dark disc golf tournament at the Grindstone Lake disc golf course. There will be an adult 18-hole tournament (front nine twice) with kids pre-glow play at 5 pm. Register Online (Under the Activities & Programs tab). Call 575-257-5030 for more info.

Justin Nuñez was born and raised in the High Desert of New Mexico – with influences ranging from classic Folk/Americana artists like Bob Dylan, John Prine and Johnny Cash to Latin American songwriters such as Natalia Lafourcarde and Caetano Veloso, Justin’s multilingual song selection, poetic songwriting, and powerful voice have earned him the reputation as one of New Mexico’s rising new artists.

Jade Throneberry, the American Bluegrass and Country musician from Lubbock, returns to the Lost Hiker Brewery stage on Saturday, May 6, 2023. This talented singer and multiple instrumentalists entertain throughout the show with modern and classic tunes. It is always a wonderful show with Jade on the stage. The music starts at 5 pm, and the Brewery opens at 2 pm.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Midtown Ruidoso for a fun, day-long celebration with live music, dancing, food, strolling mariachi, Folklorico dancers, and more!

Looking for a fun way to give back to the community? Join Noisy Water Winery for an exciting event with live music, delicious food from local food trucks, and various special activities and games highlighting local nonprofits. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy great music, food, and games while making a difference in the local community.