CURATOR BOBBY BEALS

COURTESY BOBBY BEALS

Curator, arts consultant and former gallerist Bobby Beals never really stopped working during the pandemic, but it’s been some time since the annual exhibit of new works from his Kamagraph line of artsy skateboards and merch could go the in-person route. Well, he’s baaaaaaaack with This Is The Day (4-7 pm Saturday, May 28. Free. Downtown Subscription, 376 Garcia St., (505) 983-3085). Featuring 40 artists from near and far plus a limited edition pair of decks sporting an Utugawa Kuniyoshi print, the new show is a bit of a departure for Beals, who generally donates profits from Kamagraph events to various charities and nonprofits—this year the bucks are going to the artists themselves. Since there’s nothing wrong with creative types paying the rent, we met up with Beals to learn a little more. (Alex De Vore)

Actually, it hasn’t. During the pandemic, I did these skateboard shows, but online, with no show. Obviously we couldn’t be in crowds, we had to be home, so I just found people who were buying skateboards—I was literally texting clients. I was using that money to feed people. I didn’t really do the Zoom event thing, didn’t do new new decks, but [myself and various volunteer workers and chefs] made 500 meals a month...for the elderly and the disabled. I literally started out online like, ‘Who would like some burritos?’ I was pretty amazed. A hundred percent of that [Kamagraph money] went to that. I’d always picked nonprofits per each release, but people needed to eat and to have COVID-safe food delivery.

The need is actually artists. I want to raise money to make more skateboards, more merch, like a gallery would, I just split the proceeds with the artists who make the decks. Plus I’ve got this Kuniyoshi print deck about this samurai who gets attacked by a giant snake. He battles the snake, but it’s poisonous and he gets bitten and dies this awful death. It’s a folk hero story, and I really liked it because… I’m not a very outwardly political guy, but I feel like we’re battling this giant snake. There’s so much poison going on in the system and how we live. It’s difficult, so I just felt like this story kind of related in a way with skateboarding. I’m in love with skateboarding. There’s a freedom with that.

People who are in their 60s and don’t skate will buy these skateboards. They love the punk rock movement, the skateboard movement, because it reminds people of things of that time. It brings the youthfulness out in a lot of people.

I’ve got 40 artists this time—not all local, and some of them are repeats from previous Kamagraph shows. It’s just another canvass, I think, and I think art on skate decks has been around for so long, it’s absorbed into the culture.

I think the need is...OK, art is an outward expression of going inward, and during the pandemic a lot of people went inward. I know for me, with the silence, I thought, ‘Oh shit, I’ve got some things to work on. I want to feel healthier.’ And I think that this happened to a lot of people, so art is one of those things that’s an outward expression of that work. It’s the same thing with skateboarding. You can play football with a team, basketball with a team, but when those were all shut down? Well, you can’t shut skateboarding down and you can’t shut art down.

For a person to put some wheels on a skateboard and go practice and fall and get back up, fall and get back up, fall and get back up—it’s pretty cool to watch that. I’ve mentored some kids 11-18 who skate, and they feel empowered. Because skating is not about what society is doing. It’s kind of interesting when someone is saying don’t do this, don’t do that—you start to think why? Why not skateboarding? Why not art? I’m 46, and I started skating at 40, and for me, when I’m out there skating, it’s...whatever puts that wind in your hair, y’know? You want that wind in your hair. Skating can be a convergence of punk rock, hip-hop, art; it’s such an individual thing, but what’s interesting is that I have fine art collectors, and I’ve sold them $10,000 paintings, and then they’re also out there buying skate decks and hanging them in the same rooms as their other pieces. Artists want to work on different kinds of canvas, and art on skateboards is just another canvas.

At the event, Skate School is donating the rails and mini ramps [for skaters], and we’ll have different sponsors and giveaways. The parents are gonna win some things, the kids are gonna win some things. I just don’t want anyone to walk away empty-handed. [Downtown Subscription owner] Casey Mickelson is so supportive and always has been.

MUSIC

Lost Padre Records 905 W Alameda St. (505) 310-6389 Synthy magic at Lost Padre. You'll feel like it's 1986 again, you beautiful old souls. (see SFR picks, page 17) 6 pm, free

THEATER

Meow Wolf 1352 Rufina Circle (505) 395-6369 A neo burlesque variety show, featuring long-time favorites like Aluna Bun Bun, Natalie Benally, Mayo Lua de Frenchie, Jasmin Williams and more— plus, the Exodus Ensemble? What a night. 21+. 8 pm, $27

WORKSHOP

Online meditationnm.wordpress.com (505) 281-0684 Sit quietly for 40 minutes. Enter into a period of gentle verbal inquiry, open your mind to honesty with sensitivity and self-empathy—tackle the assumptions and patterns affecting our lives. 7-8:30 pm, free

Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, Ste. B. (505) 992-2588 Learn aerial acrobatics at Santa Fe's community circus through your choice of silks, lycra, hammock or trapeze. 5:30-7 pm, $22-$28

Blue Rain Gallery 544 S Guadalupe St. (505) 954-9902 New bronze sculptures from artist Bryce Pettit reflecting a deep love for the natural world around us. 5-7 pm, free

El Zaguán 545 Canyon Road (505) 982-0016 Curated by art dealer Aaron Payne, each of the artists featured in this gallery pursued abstraction in a different place and time. This exhibition explores the relationship of several African American artists and their individual approach to abstraction—and we know you art nerds love your abstraction. 5-7 pm, free

Blue Rain Gallery 544 S Guadalupe St. (505) 954-9902 Sievers’ signature style is applying paint liberally, and his newest work explores abstraction in the individual elements and beauty of the human form. 5-7 pm, free

Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art 558 Canyon Road (505) 992-0711 A high-flying solo exhibition by abstract painter Gayle Crites. See a dozen large-scale works on tapa paper exploring the artist’s ideas and feelings about climate change. 5-7 pm, free

Pie Projects 924B Shoofly St. (505) 372-7681 Do you want to see examples of the exciting contemporary arts coming out of New Mexico right now? You're in luck! Find artists like Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota), Terran Last Gun (Piikani), Welly Fletcher and Amelia Bauer. (see SFR picks, page 17) 5-8 pm, free

Currents 826 826 Canyon Road (505) 772-0953 Multimedia installations, projections and video work from artists Gillian Brown and Cherie Sampson. 5-8 pm, free

Strata Gallery 418 Cerrillos Road, Ste. 1C (505) 780-5403 Meet artist Binod Shrestha and learn first-hand about art created in a diasporic context. 5-7 pm, free

BOOKS/LECTURES

Santa Fe Main Library 145 Washington Ave. (505) 955-6780 Join the library for a playful explanation of geometry using the power of storytelling. 10:30 am, free

DANCE

Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco St. (505) 988-1234 Caleb Teicher, one of the brightest lights in the dance world, we hear, joins forces with innovative pianist and composer Conrad Tao for a music and tap dance program that is both composed and improvised. 7:30 pm, $35-$115

Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie (505) 424-1601 A flamenco concert concerning the seasons and inspired by the poetry of Antonio Machado. 7:30 pm, $20-$30

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 555 Camino de la Familia (505) 992-0591 Dang, it’s so nice to live in a town where we can pick and chose what flamenco show to attend tonight. This one features world-renowned guest artists from Spain, including acclaimed flamenco guitarist Juani de La Isla, singer Miguel Rosendo and dancer Helmo Cortes. 8 pm, $35

EVENTS

Bicentennial Park 1121 Alto St. sfct.org/vamanos Enjoy an easy stroll along a paved, ADA-accessible Trail. Meet near the MEG Senior Center at the Bicentennial Alto Park. Volunteers are available to provide assistance to those using mobility devices. 10-11 am, free

FILM

No Name Cinema 2013 Pinon St. nonamecinema.org A night of live, expanded cinema performances involving multiple projectors, improvised sound and hand-assembled films. No Name Cinema is leading the charge for making underground arthouse films cool again. 7:30 pm, free (but donate)

MUSIC

Club Legato 125 E Palace Ave. lacasasena.com/clublegato Get your jazz kicks here. 6-9 pm, free

The Mineshaft Tavern and Cantina 2846 NM-14, Madrid (505) 473-0743 Kick off Memorial Day weekend with local, original music with a folksy sound you'll want to keep hearing. Madrid and folk— together forever! 5-7 pm, free

Social Kitchen & Bar 725 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-5952 Classic rock and country covers. There’s a good chance they’ll play something that’ll remind you of your high school days which...could...be...good? 6-9 pm, free

Watch weaving and sheep shearing demonstrations  Learn how to card wool and plow a field  Listen to live music  Enjoy stories of historic New Mexico, traditional dancing, delicious food  Purchase textiles and more in our Artisan Plaza

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Meow Wolf 1352 Rufina Circle (505) 395-6369 Electronic club music, straight outta Toronto. DJs Feathericci, Bacon and Spoolius join. 10 pm, $23

THEATER

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 555 Camino de la Familia (505) 992-0591 More flamenco. See it. 8-9 pm, $35

Santa Fe Improv 1202 Parkway Drive, Unit A santafeimprov.com Join Santa Fe Improv for a night of improvised short-form games and other funny-as-heck performances. 7 pm, $15-$20

Cerrillos Hills State Park 37 Main St., Cerrillos (505) 474-0196 Meet Turquoise Trail artists and learn about their creative processes. Plus, there’s baked goods for sale! Featured works include watercolors, book signings, Cerrillos turquoise and so so so much more. 10 am-5 pm, free

Obscura Gallery 1405 Paseo De Peralta (505) 577-6708 From the fourth generation in a family of studio portrait photographers, Lou Peralta defines new meanings in contemporary portraiture. Peralta’s work deconstructs traditional notions of portraiture to carry viewers deeper into not only the personas of her subjects, but also the broader Mexican culture. 11 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free

Santa Fe Convention Center 201 W Marcy St. (505) 955-6590 Start the Native Treasures weekend with this chance to hit the market a little earlier. Nearly 200 Native artists are selling their handmade artwork, plus they’ll keep 100% of their sales. 6-8 pm, $5-$100

In the West Casitas 1612 Alcaldesa St. (505) 310-8766 Just go north of the water tower. That’s where good hand-crafted goods await. Jewelry, ceramics, pottery and more. 9 am-2 pm, free

Obscura Gallery 1405 Paseo De Peralta (505) 577-6708 Intimate exhibition of works from Joan Myers’ new publication The Devil’s Highway. The images in this collection are personal, elegiac and all black-and-white. It bears witness to the fracturing of the American Dream, the demise of cowboy culture and farms throughout western rural America. 11 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free

Eye on the Mountain Art Gallery 614 Agua Fria St. (928) 308-0319 Oil paintings by visiting artist Nonnie Thompson. Live music and refreshments are provided. 5-9 pm, free

DANCE

Patrick Smith Park 1001 Canyon Road allaboardearth.com If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of a silent disco, everyone gets headphones and goes nuts, and while they do look nuts from the outside, it’s fun. Deal with it, America. 2-4 pm, $5-$12

Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie (505) 424-1601 A flamenco show dedicated to seasons. You know the summer section is gonna be hot. 7:30 pm, $20-$30

COURTESY GAIA CONTEMPORARY

EVENTS

San Miguel Chapel 401 Old Santa Fe Trail (505) 983-3974 A free event at which the public can learn to make adobe bricks and learn all about the region's earthen building practices. 10 am, free

Santa Fe Railyard Plaza 1612 Alcaldesa St. skyrailway.com Travel back in time as you and your family ride the rails to the historic town of Lamy. Keep your eyes open and your six-shooter handy as Billy the Kid saves you and your fellow travelers from the notorious Lamy Gang. Exciting action with stuff like horse chases and gun fights. Oh, and BBQ lunch is included. 11:30 am, $169

New Mexico Wildlife Center 19 Wheat St., Española (505) 753-9505 Celebrate native wildlife. Learn more about bats, coyotes and plants and get your hands dirty while helping to build a pollinator garden, plus bring home your own starter kit. 9 am-4 pm, free

FILM

Railyard Park Community Room 701 Callejon St. (505) 316-3596 Get out that cute summer look and step out into the Railyard Park to see existential dread, Pixar-style—plus snacks and drinks and a seed giveaway! 6-8:30 pm, free

“The Sentinel” by McCreery Jordan, opening June 3 at Gaia Contemporary.

FOOD

Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo De Peralta (505) 983-4098 The Santa Fe Farmers Market is one of the oldest and largest growers markets in the country. But enough factoids—go buy fresh food and change your life. 8 am-1 pm, free

Plantita Vegan Bakery 1704 Lena St. Unit B4 (505) 603-0897 Cherry hand pies, cookies, scones and bagels. 10 am, free MUSIC

GiG Performance Space 1808 Second St. gigsantafe.tickit.ca Dunlap brings his jazzy guitar skillz and matches Fribgane's insane percussion prowess. 7:30 pm, $22

SITE Santa Fe 1606 Paseo de Peralta (505) 989-1199 Hear the world premiere of Gregory Spears' The Census at Bethlehem. Barbara Rockman also reads her poetry. 10:30 am, $5-$16

Club Legato 125 E Palace Ave. lacasasena.com/clublegato We might not be the jazziest town in all jazz-dom, but thishere jazz is the kind of jazz that gets folks jazzed. Jazz. 6-9 pm, free

Santa Fe Railyard Plaza 1612 Alcaldesa St. skyrailway.com Gomez provides country blues, and now he’ll do it on a train. Get aboard and see why everyone's all over his Spotify. 8 pm, $119

THEATER

Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, Ste. B. tinyurl.com/ynspzmw3 Check out what Wise Fool is all about—stunning circus performances, stilt walking and aerial acrobatics. All ticket sales support Wise Fool's programs for youth and adults in the studio and in public schools 6 pm, $5-$20

WORKSHOP

SITE Santa Fe 1606 Paseo de Peralta (505) 989-1199 A free, hands-on workshop. Learn about pot decorating and potting, plus a talk on how caring for plants can improve mental and physical well-being. 3 pm, free

Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, Ste. B. (505) 992-2588 Learn how to bring more of yourself and your presence to the stage. Combine humor and tease using the basics of a burlesque performance as the terms of renegotiating and expressing queer identities. Class ranges from costuming, teasing off clothes, walking the stage and presenting a unique persona. (see SFR picks, page 17) 11 am-1 pm, free

Santa Fe Convention Center 201 W Marcy St. (505) 955-6590 Nearly 200 Native artists selltheir artsy goods. Support our Indigenous artists! 9 am-5 pm, $5-$100

BOOKS/LECTURES

Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie (505) 424-1601 Poet Donald Levering reads selections from his 16th poetry book, Breaking Down Familiar. Signed copies await you. 5-6:30 pm, free

DANCE

Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco St. (505) 988-1234 See talented young dancers from the Aspen Santa Fe School of Ballet—each performance is under one hour without an intermission. Let’s support the next generation of dancers, yes? 2 pm & 6 pm, $32 EVENTS

Railyard Artisan Market 1607 Paseo de Peralta (505) 983-4098 A market dedicated to local artisans and small creative businesses. Here's where you get that cool stuff you can't find in big box stores. 10 am-3 pm, free

MUSIC

Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery 2791 Agua Fría St. (505) 303-3808 Hometown hero does rock and blues and such. Enjoy this outdoor concert and bask in the nice temps. 7:30 pm, $15

The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. 37 Fire Place (505) 557-6182 Rob Garza and Eric Hilton are legends in the electronic-music world. Note that this show was moved from Taos due to the fire. (see SFR picks, page 17) 7 pm, $49

Social Kitchen & Bar 725 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-5952 It's karaoke, Crash Romero style. Grab a drink, sing theme songs from ‘80s movies and clap like that Citizen Kane meme. 6-9 pm, free

La Reina at El Rey Court 1862 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-1931 Songwriter/producer Zivi promises non-sappy nostalgic tunes. Hear hints of country-western meeting surf rock guitar. That’s a lot of twang. 7-9 pm, free

THEATER

Online tinyurl.com/yckwtkwh Variety is the spice of life, even if it's online. As Julesworks Follies preps to return to in-person madness soon, the troupe’s YouTube livestreams are still a go. 5 pm, free

Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, Ste. B (505) 992-2588 Activity booths and circus performances in the street, including ambient performances and aerial acrobatics. 12:30-3:30 pm, $5-$20

WORKSHOP

Move Studio 901 W San Mateo Road (505) 660-8503 Give bellydancing a shot—it’s easier than ever. Build your confidence and those muscles. 1-2 pm, $15

Bicentennial Alto Park 1121 Alto St. tinyurl.com/mub57dwb 60-minute Vinyasa flow class. Time to perfect that crow pose. 10 am, $10-$15

ART

Santa Fe Convention Center 201 W Marcy St. (505) 955-6590 Nearly 200 Native artists sell their handmade artwork, plus they keep 100% of their sales, so it's a great way to support our Indigenous siblings. 9 am-5 pm, $5-$100

BOOKS/LECTURES

Santa Fe Women's Club 1616 Old Pecos Trail tinyurl.com/3zvurkef Author of a dozen books including A Study of Southwest Archaeology, Stephen Lekson, goes deep into the history of the ancient civilizations in the Four Corners region. 6 pm, $20

DANCE

Odd Fellows Hall 1125 Cerrillos Road Learn to swing! For the lesson and the open dance, $8. For just the dance, $3. 7 pm, $3-$8

EVENTS

Social Kitchen & Bar 725 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-5952 “MMMbop” memories. OR maybe the word we want is “flashbacks?” 4-10 pm, free

La Reina at El Rey Court 1862 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-1931 Celebrate and strengthen Santa Fe's queer communities. 5-11 pm, free

MUSIC

Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel 50 Mt. Carmel Road (505) 988-1975 Lesser-known works for flute and piano, plus solo flute by Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia, French flutist and composer Philippe Gaubert and American composers Valerie Coleman, William Grant Still and others. Please note this show is free and tickets are not required. Show up and get fluted, buds. 7 pm, free WORKSHOP

Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, Ste. B. (505) 992-2588 Learn to do just what the class title promises. Start at the juggling basics, get unicycling skills going and then get onto the advanced tricks. Baby, you’re gonna look so cool. 6-7:30 pm, $18-$22

ART

Wild Hearts Gallery 221 B Highway 165, Placitas (505) 867-2450 Ah, the warmth of natural wood—it's a thing. David Johnson works with exotic and common woods, often combining them in patterns of color and grain, creating objects that are meant to be both functional and beautiful. 10 am-4 pm, Tues-Fri 10 am-2 pm, Sat & Sun, free

EVENTS

Social Kitchen & Bar 725 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-5952 Can we just take a moment to point out how many killer new queer happenings are popping up in Santa Fe? What a great way for folks of a certain feather (and their allies) to get together safely and have fun. 4-10 pm, free

Railyard Park Community Room 701 Callejon St. (505) 316-3596 Crack your knuckles and start reviewing those horticulture skills. It’s time to put down roots in the Railyard Park. 10 am-noon, free

FOOD

Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo De Peralta (505) 983-4098 You're dang right you can beat the crowds and get some Tuesday greens shopping in. Plus, you ever had fresh eggs? Like, actually fresh? Jeeze! 8 am-1 pm, free MUSIC

Roots & Leaves 301 N Guadalupe St. (720) 804-9379 Tea, kava and all the arts sharing you could ever possibly want for the rest of your life! Naw, jaykay. It’ll be a blast though, and turtleneck sweaters are encouraged if you’re doing spoken word. Naw, we’re just jay-kaying again, you can wear whatever you like. 7-9 pm, free

WORKSHOP

Bicentennial Alto Park 1121 Alto St. tinyurl.com/mub57dwb What’s that? Your downward dog could be a little better? Poor thing. Get yourself to an outdoor yoga session and stretch those beautiful calves. We’ve been chained to our desks so long we barely remember standing, but we hear outdoor yoga is the way to go when you want to feel like you’re a part of the natural universe now. Noon, $10-$15

108 Cathedral Place (505) 983-8900 Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology. IAIA 2021–2022 BFA Exhibition: Awakened Dreamscapes. 10 am-4 pm, Wed-Sat, Mon 11 am-4 pm, Sun, $5-$10

706 Camino Lejo (505) 476-1200 Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass. Birds: Spiritual Messengers of the Skies. ReVOlution. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $3-$9

706 Camino Lejo (505) 476-1200 Yokai: Ghosts and Demons of Japan. Música Buena. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $3-$12

113 Lincoln Ave. (505) 476-5200 The Palace Seen and Unseen. Curative Powers: New Mexico’s Hot Springs. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $7-$12, NM residents free 5-7 pm first Fri of the month

18 General Goodwin Road (505) 424-6487 10th Anniversary Exhibition. 11 am-4 pm, Fri-Sun $10

COURTESY IAIA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS

“Last Supper” from artist C. Maxx Stevens (Seminole Mvskoke Nation), at IAIA’s Museum of Contemporary Native Art.

750 Camino Lejo (505) 982-2226 Pueblo-Spanish Revival Style: The Director’s Residence and the Architecture of John Gaw Meem. Trails, Rails, and Highways: How Trade Transformed New Mexico. 1-4 pm, Wed-Fri, $5-$12

107 W Palace Ave. (505) 476-5063 Poetic Justice 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $7-12

78 Cities of Gold Road (505) 455-5041 Di Wae Powa: A Partnership With the Smithsonian. Nah Poeh Meng: The Continuous Path. 9 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $7-$10

704 Camino Lejo (505) 982-4636 Indigenous Women: Border Matters (Traveling). Portraits: Peoples, Places, and Perspectives. Native Artists Make Toys. 10 am-4 pm, Tues-Sat, $8