Art
Help cover a life-size horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. View miniatures and small works at The Gallery ABQ. Catch the New Mexico Water Color Society Spring Exhibition throughout the month of May. Grab a beer while you enjoy poetry open mic night. View Adam Bustamante’s The Birds and the Bees exhibition at the Lapis room. Richard Levy Gallery presents Stardust Dialogues, a presentation of photographs by Elizabeth Chiles. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while you craft at La Salita with the Creativity Warehouse.
Community
Celebrate local flowers, pollinators, and New Mexico wine at this free community event! Commemorate 25 years of Bernalillo County Open Space with live music, guided tours, and hands-on activities for all ages. Explore nature around your community and share your findings as part of the City Nature Challenge. Unwind with Wellness Wednesdays at Winrock.
Culture
Celebrate American Indian Week at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with special exhibitions, family bingo, speakers, dancers, and so much more! Keep the celebration going at the Gathering of Nations PowWow. Indulge in delicious Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisines, enjoy live music, and shop handmade gifts at the Albuquerque Turkish Festival.
Dine & Shop
Discover the intricate artistry behind Casa Rondeña Winery at this public tour and tasting, or celebrate the release of their newest Merlot Rosé. Shop the last Winter Market of the season at the Los Ranchos. Shop EDo and local artisans while you enjoy the warmer weather at Squidly Fest. Explore one-of-a-kind art, homegoods, and more at the ArtStop Market at FUSION. Catch the first Rail Yards Market of the spring season.
Family Friendly
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Folk Art Fest – a free event with activities for the whole family, including local vendors, live music, and a mariachi-led pet parade! Shop the Children’s Entrepreneur Market at EXPO NM Flea Market. Join the Guardians of the Children local Rio Grande Chapter as they host their free Family Fun Day! Enjoy Mother’s Day Tea with the family.
Film & Theater
Enjoy an original production of Romeo & Juliet by Festival Ballet Albuquerque. Catch the play Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks on stage.
Music & Dance
The ABQ Concert Band invites you to their annual small ensembles concert— free and open to the public! DJ Speed is spinning the classics, followed by Le Chat Lunatique, at Plaza Don Luis. UNM Wind Symphony & Campus Band is putting on a show featuring the rarely performed Third Symphony by James Barnes. Enjoy UNM Jazz Bands at Keller Hall. Diana Krall takes the stage at the Kiva Auditorium.
