Spring in Albuquerque
What's going on this spring in Albuquerque? Here is just a sample of activities happening throughout the city.
Art
Albuquerque shines as a showcase for regional and international art.
Enjoy the works at any of these museums.
- Three exhibitions — "Abstract Terrains," "From the Other Side of the Lens," and "We the People…" — continue through April 19 at UNM Art Museum
- Through May 31 — "North American Nature Photography Association's Award Winners: 1997-2009" at N.M. Museum of Natural History and Science
- Through June 7 — "Jewel of the Railroad Era: Albuquerque’s Alvarado Hotel" at Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
National Hispanic Cultural Center
- Through June 21 — "Nuestros Maestros: The Legacy of Margaret Herrera (Chávez)"
- Through Aug. 16 — "Meso-Americhanics (Maneuvering Mestizaje) de la Torre Brothers and Border Baroque"
Performances
Symphonies, musicals, Latin dance, and popular rock. The choices for music in Albuquerque are limitless.
- Every Wednesday — Tardeadas on the Plaza
- Come watch five great classic movies on a big screen under the stars at Civic Cinema.
- May 15, 16 & 17 — New Mexico Symphony performs Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana"
- May 23: Gin Blossoms perform at sustainability festival Q Jam
Popejoy Hall
- May 8 & 9 — "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles"
- June 5-7 — "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
KiMo Theater
- May 4 — Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz
- June 10 — Laurie Anderson
Places to go, things to do
Enjoy the spring sunshine or hiding from wind, you'll have plenty of options of fun things to do.
- Petroglyph Natural Monument
- Explora
- Albuquerque Aquarium
- Botanic Garden
- Rio Grande Zoo
- Tingley Beach
- Visit the Volcanoes
- Paseo del Bosque Trail
- "North by Southwest: Bering Sea Communities, Collaborations and Collections" at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
- "Dawn of the Dinosaurs: Triassic New Mexico" at the N.M. Museum of Natural History and Science
Events
There are plenty more fun events happening this year. Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day or Mother's Day? We've got you covered.
- April 18 — Fiestas de Albuquerque Celebration
- April 23-25 — Gathering of Nations
- April 20 - May 5 — Dia de Los Niños events at your neighborhood library
- April 25 — National Junior Ranger Day Celebration at Petroglyph National Monument
- May 1-3 — Orchid Show at the Botanical Garden
- May 1 & June 5 — First Friday Fractals
- May 3 — Run for the Zoo
- May 10 — Mother's Day Symphony Concert at the Rio Grande Zoo
- May 16 — Local Food Festival and Field Day at the Gutierrez-Hubbell House and Demonstration Farm
- May 22 — PNM Butterfly Pavilion opens at Rio Grande Botanic Garden
- May 23-25 — Albuquerque Wine Festival
What are we missing? Email your events to webmaster@cabq.gov.