Nizhoni Days NDN Market Presented by Beta Sigma Epsilon Native American Fraternity. Pottery, jewelry, clothing and more. Dancers at noon. University of New Mexico SUB, Ballroom A 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, all-ages
32nd Annual Pueblo Days & American Indian Week Activities and dances representing Native nations and tribes from around the hemisphere. indianpueblo.org Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12th Street NW, 843-7270) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 adults, $5.50 seniors, $4 N.M. residents, $3 ages 5 to 17.
2011 Miss Indian World Traditional Talent Presentations Part of Gathering of Nations 2011. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, The Showroom (11000 Broadway SE, at Isleta Pueblo) 7 p.m., $12, all-ages
Grand Entry 2011 Kick Off Party Music by DJ Wreck, DJ Abel Rock and DJ Kiss. Live art by Bunky Echo-Hawk. One Up (301 Central NW) 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., call for cover info, 21+
Fourth Annual Rock The 9 Native Music Festival Featuring Gary Farmer & The Troublemakers, From The Ashes and the Roger Cultee Band. Hosted by Jim Ruel of The Chiefs of Comedy. Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW) 9 p.m., $10, 21+
Friday, April 29
28th Annual Gathering of Nations The globe’s largest powwow is packed with Native foods, traditional dancing and music, and 800 artists and traders. Stage 49 features contemporary and traditional entertainers from across North America. See "Gathering of Nations Entertainment Schedule."
The Struggle on Big Mountain
32nd Annual Pueblo Days & American Indian Week See 4/28 listing.
The Struggle on Big Mountain / Black Mesa: Coal Can Never Be Clean Talk presented by Louise Benally, indigenous environmental activist and longtime resident of Black Mesa. Sponsored by The Kiva Club and Black Mesa Indigenous Support. Information: ssalaza4@unm.edu University of New Mexico SUB, Ballroom C 5 p.m., free, all-ages
Vision Quest
Vision Quest Art exhibit opening for Jaque Fragua and Ryan Singer. Firegod Gallery (3413 Central NE) 6 p.m., free, all-ages
Gathering of Styles II Art exhibit opening with several young Native American artists. Native American Community Academy (1100 Cardenas SE) 6 p.m., free, all-ages
North American Indigenous Image Awards Awards presentation for outstanding Native American arts and media. Categories include film, television, music, publication, photography and performance. indigenousimageawards.com Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, The Showroom (11000 Broadway SE, at Isleta Pueblo) 7 p.m., $20 to $75, 12+
Quese IMC
Quese IMC Handdrums for Whiskey Bottles Album Release Party Featuring Quese IMC (Pawnee/Seminole), plus 2nd Born Son (Comanche), DEF-I (Navajo), BloodLine (Navajo), Watermelon 7 (Isleta Pueblo), Savage Family (Elwha), DJ Randy Boogie (Navajo), DJ Tykne (Isleta Pueblo / Hopi), DJ Whoa (Akimel Ootham). Moonlight Lounge (120 Central SW) 9 p.m., $5, 21+
Fourth Annual Rock The 9 Native Music Festival Featuring The Plateros, Chucki Begay and the Mother Earth Blues Band, Scotti Cliff, and the Gabriel Ayala Trio. Hosted by Jim Ruel of The Chiefs of Comedy. Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW) 9 p.m., $10, 21+
Saturday, April 30
Fifth Annual All Nations Skate Jam Two days of skateboard competitions and live music for “all skaters, all races, all tribes.” allnationsskatejam.com Los Altos Skatepark (10140 1/2 Lomas NE) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. $5 contest entry fee per skater. General admission: $4 adults, $3 kids, $2 seniors, free for children under 6.
28th Annual Gathering of Nations See "Gathering of Nations Entertainment Schedule."
32nd Annual Pueblo Days & American Indian Week See 4/28 listing. Plus, Spring Indian Art Market: Buy direct from Native American artists.
Injunuity Live music by People's Republic and Mondo Vibrations. Poetry by Rose Thunderchief and Damien Flores. Artworks by Josh Jones, Jelo, Vanessa Wilde, Corina Sugarman, Mo-Cha-Cha and El Vaquero Muerte. Accessories by Cheef Clothing and Littlesky Jewelry. Body-painting by Josh Jones and Jelo. Hair Ink (2931 Monte Vista NE) 7 p.m., free, all-ages
Native Comedy All Stars Pow Wow Comedy Jam featuring Marc Yaffee (Aztec/Navajo), Howie Miller (Cree) and Vaughn Eaglebear (Colville/Lakota). 49 Laughs Comedy featuring James Junes, Pax Harvey, Adrianne Chalepah, Tatanka Means and Ernie Tsosie. UNM Conference Center (1634 University NE) 8 p.m., $10 at the door, all-ages
Fourth Annual Rock The 9 Native Music Festival Featuring Sir Harrison & the Blues Kings, The Jir Project, The Old Main, and Saving Damsels. Hosted by Jim Ruel of The Chiefs of Comedy. Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW) 8 p.m., $10, 21+
Sunday, May 1
56th Annual Nizhoni Days Pow-Wow A celebration with traditional music and dance, craft vendors, food, and thousands of visitors. Sponsored by UNM’s Kiva Club. All dancers and drummers are welcome to attend. University of New Mexico, Johnson Field 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., free, all-ages
Fifth Annual All Nations Skate Jam See 4/30 listing. Plus, the 2011 NDN Bling World Championship hosted by Bunky Echo-Hawk. Prizes for first, second and third places in beaded and silverwork categories. Noon to 3 p.m. bling sign up, contest judging at 3 p.m. $5 entry fee per bling. All ages.
32nd Annual Pueblo Days & American Indian Week See 4/28 listing. Plus, Spring Indian Art Market: Buy direct from Native American artists.
Native Comedy All Stars See 4/30 listing. 1 p.m., $10 at the door, all-ages
Stephen Marley Hosted by James & Ernie, featuring Kevens, Native Roots and The Plateros. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, The Showroom (11000 Broadway SE, at Isleta Pueblo) 2 p.m., $15 to $35 thru holdmyticket.com, 12+
Final Call Hand drum contest. Live fashion exhibit by Sho Sho Esquiro Clothing. Music by DJ Shock B, DJ Smog, DJ Whoa. Cosmo Tapas (4200 Central SE) 8 p.m., $5 after 9 p.m., 21+
Sunday, May 8
Her Spirit Sings Mother's Day Native American Variety Show Featuring the comedy of Elaine Miles, a performance by the Hopi Dancers, traditional music of Tamara Podemski and the songs of country artist Crystal Shawanda. San Felipe Casino Hollywood (I-25 Exit 252) 3 p.m., $10, all-ages
