Taos, NM (May 31 - June 14):

Unique Events:

Saturday June 9, The Swing Dusters, The Swing Dusters play music from the American Swing Music songbook, cover tunes by classic performers like Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, Asleep at the Wheel, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen and ... well you get the idea. With an emphasis on playing danceable music, Swing Dusters play music reminiscent of dance bands and honky tonk combos from America's bygone days. Saturday June 9, The Swing Dusters, 7-10 pm, No Cover.

Weekly Events:

Every Monday, beginning June 11, The KTAOS Solar Center will once again be hosting the exciting music series entitled "Off the Cuff Live," music begins at 7 pm. "Off the Cuff Live" features local artists performing music from different chart-topping musicians. The show is recorded live, to be re-broadcast on KTAOS Solar 101.9 FM the following Sunday at 6pm right after a new live radio show with Jimmy Stadler and the following week's "Off the Cuff" Guest Musicians, at 5pm. "Off the Cuff Live" is a free live show for all ages, from 7pm-8pm. Sponsored by Sabroso Restaurant and Bar.

  • 6/11- "Elton John & Billy Joel" featuring Jimmy Stadler & Alan Vetter
  • 6/18- "Janis Joplin" featuring Shannon & Southern Soul

Every Tuesday from 7-9 PM 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! Sponsored by PPC Solar. FREE- No Teams Necessary - Doors open at 3. Games Commence at 5PM.

Every Wednesday at 6 PM, starting June 6, Art n' a Glass with a special guest teacher, sponsored by Taos Art Supply. Co-Produced by Jim Cox. Paint away those Hump Day 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 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 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 9pm, 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! 6 PM - Free - All Ages (with parent/guardian supervision) (Solar Cinema is sponsored by Wanda Lucero at StateFarm).

  • 6/01/18 - Coco
  • 6/08/18 - The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Every Sunday, starting May 27, Soular Yoga! Under the Sacred Taos Mountain, 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.

  • 6/03/18 - Alana Lee of High Frequency Loft
  • 6/10/18 - Sonya Luz of Sonya Luz Yoga Instruction

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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