Art
Build small mythical Mexican figurines using air-dry clay in this two-day class. Master the building blocks of writing with poet Dan Wetmore or screen adaptation with Christopher Upham. Explore how contemporary artists return to experimental photography within the context of modernity with curator Daniel Ulibarri at 516 ARTS. Springtime is upon us, so create a decorative mosaic for your garden.
Community
Laugh the night away at the Comedy Corner’s Second Saturdays. Attend a lecture to learn more about homelessness and affordable housing in the United States, reception to follow. Restock your TBR shelf and support the Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Public Library at the April Book Sale.
Culture
Just Bead It at this Indigenous beading/crafting circle aiming to make craftmanship more accessible to Indigenous communities in the International District. Meet the architects and designers behind Pueblo architecture today. Celebrate American Indian Week at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with daily artists and dances at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
Dine & Shop
Dive into the flavors of the southwest with 30+ of New Mexico’s most popular food trucks at Balloon Fiesta Park. Devour delicious tacos while supporting local businesses and nonprofits. Enjoy the beautiful weather and shop the Los Ranchos Art Market or Winrock Artisan Market for unique handmade items.
Family Friendly
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the family with a Spring Tea Party. Shop the Children’s Entrepreneur Market at Earth Day Festival NM. Bring your little ones to meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs at the Winrock Eggstravaganza.
Film & Theater
Catch Lion Island, an inspiring and poignant story of resilience, identity, and resistance, before it’s gone. The Vortex Theatre proudly announces an extraordinary theatrical event: Hamlet by William Shakespeare, directed by Leslee Richards, performed in repertory with Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard, directed by Paul Ford.
Music & Dance
Join Dan Golden and Plaza Don Luis for an afternoon of chill New Mexican guitar. Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the world-renowned cast of 55 of the brightest stars of The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. Get funky with Gilbert Uribe in the heart of Old Town. Transport yourself through Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit, melodic folk-mashups, and acapella tap battles. Take your first ever line dancing lesson from The Outlaws, a local, queer, country dance community.
