Join Tuesday Mountain Sessions at Jacks Patina Lounge in Ruidoso every week. Open Mic begins at 7 PM, followed by Karaoke with Kam at 10 PM. Hosted by the Doso Dirtbags, this no-cover night welcomes musicians, poets, and first-timers alike. Enjoy $5 drink specials all evening at 1056 Mechem Drive.

Test your trivia skills every Thursday night at Billy the Kid Casino! Team Trivia starts at 6:00 PM inside the Cantina at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. Teams compete for a chance to win a share of $500 in FREE PLAY. Fun, friendly competition every week.

Celebrate Pistachio Day at Thirstday Night Trivia at Lost Hiker Brewing. Known as the “happy nut,” pistachios symbolize good fortune—and you’ll need some luck to earn the title of Smartest People in the World. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM. Outside food welcome. February 26, 6:30 PM–late.

February 27 – March 1, the HighRoller Tattoo Expo takes over Inn of the Mountain Gods in Ruidoso. Featuring nationally recognized tattoo artists, live tattooing, contests, vendors, and entertainment, this three-day event celebrates tattoo culture in a stunning mountain setting. A must-attend weekend for art lovers and ink enthusiasts alike. Learn more »

Spend your afternoon enjoying live music in Ruidoso at Win Place & Show Bar! Sit back on the outdoor patio, soak in the fresh mountain air, and sip your favorite drink while enjoying the music. Chilly weather? No worries! If temperatures drop, the music moves inside so you can stay warm and keep the good times going. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and make the most of your afternoon with great music and good company—see you at Win Place & Show!

Play Friday Night Yahtzee at Billy’s Cantina every Friday in February (excluding February 13). Games start promptly at 6PM. Roll the dice, compete with friends, and win free play in this laid-back, social game night.

Enjoy a relaxed five-course Wine Pairing Dinner at Noisy Water Winery on February 27, 2026. The evening features handmade arancini, Tuscan ribollita, spring root vegetable salad, braised lamb ragù over homemade pasta, and a Besito de Coco tiramisù—each course paired with complementary wines. Reservations required »

Spend your afternoon enjoying live music in Ruidoso at Win Place & Show Bar! Sit back on the outdoor patio, soak in the fresh mountain air, and sip your favorite drink while enjoying the music. Chilly weather? No worries! If temperatures drop, the music moves inside so you can stay warm and keep the good times going. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and make the most of your afternoon with great music and good company—see you at Win Place & Show!

Dave Hamilton brings his high-energy Electric Rock Cello Show back to Downshift Brewing Co.—Riverside on Feb. 28, 6–9 PM. Expect soaring riffs, bold rhythms, and a uniquely electric twist on live music.

TILT! infuses the entertainment world with original contraptions & unique designs that can be found nowhere else. Cirque Mechanics is inspired by modern circus with their signature style wrapped in acrobatics, mechanical marvels and a bit of clowning around.  Buy Tickets