Taos, NM (May 17 - May 31):

Unique Events:

Saturday May 19, Shannon & Southern Soul, an uptempo, country and blues ensemble that have collectively been playing music around the Taos area for many years. Shannon's voice is unparalleled and will be sure to turn heads and draw the crowd in. Friday May 18, Shannon & Southern Soul, 7 p.m., NO COVER.

Friday May 25, The Rifters, will be in the house with some legendary Taos Country Music! Don't miss Don Richmond's country trio, The Rifters, offering beautiful three part harmonies and the music to back it up! The Rifters are well known for keeping the crowd moving so when you come out be sure to bring you dancing shoes! Friday, May 25, 7 p.m. Doors, 8 p.m. Showtime. $10 general admission.

Saturday May 26, Hot Minute, is Taos' fresh new dance band that formed in Jan 2018! Singer-Katie Hagan, Drummer-Jeremiah Glauser, Bassist-Giles Shelton and Guitarist/Synths-Sarah Martinez, weave an eclectic blend of Indie pop songs and electronica covers into their own sweet style of bootylicious dance tunes!! Hot Minute, Saturday May 26, 8 p.m., $5 General Admission.

Weekly Events:

Every Monday at 6 p.m., Art n' a Glass with Jim Cox sponsored by Taos Art Supply. Paint away those Monday blues at Art n' a Glass! You're the Artist! A night of painting in a social setting. No experience required! Learn the fundamentals of painting with local professional Artists Jim Cox as well as a Special Guest Artist. Templates available. Take your painting home! Limited space available. $20 per event! Admission includes: Canvas, Paint, Brushes, and Extended Happy Hour Pricing! Hand Selected Special Wines Weekly!

Every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. is Fiesta Tuesdays with Daniel Cordova on KTAO 101.9FM. It's also Fiesta Tuesdays in the Club! Food Specials from 6-9 and a Pool Table available for everyone all night!

Every Tuesday and Friday, KTAOS Solar Volleyball League, KTAOS Solar Volleyball League in your Community's Backyard!!! (Weather Permitting) Every Tuesday and Friday!
FREE- No Teams Necessary - Doors open at 3. Games Commence at 5 p.m..

Every Thursday, "The KTAOS Solar Center" is holding another weekly installment of their "Ladies' Night" featuring great music performed by Katy P and the Business 3.0! Ladies get into the show free of charge, and guys have a $5 cover. Show begins at 9 p.m., come dance the night away! Ages 21 and up only.

Friday's, KTAOS Solar Cinema! We will be showing a family movie on a giant 20ft screen with theatre quality audio! Bring blankets, pillows, and pajamas and get comfortable! This is a no-babysitter-needed kind of evening so bring the whole family! 6PM - Free - All Ages (with parent/guardian supervision) (Solar Cinema is sponsored by Wanda Lucero at StateFarm).

  • 5/18/18 - Wall-E
  • 6/01/19 - Coco

Every Sunday, starting May 27, Soular Yoga! Under the Sacred Taos Mountains, outside at the KTAOS Solar Center, Enjoy a variety of exquisite yoga offerings by a special guest yoga teacher from our local yoga studios! Indulge in the sweetness of practicing with your friends at the feet of our own sacred mountains. $15 per person - kids are welcome and FREE. Register now - space is limited.

  • 5/27/18 - Heather Promise of Taos Yoga Festival/ SRI
  • 6/03/18 - Alana Lee of High Frequency Loft

KTAOS is located at 9 State Road 150 in El Prado, where the 150 and 68 freeways meet. For more information, please visit ktaos.com, become a fan at facebook.com/KTAOS101.9FM, or follow us at twitter.com/KTAOS.

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