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City of Albuquerque Events

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Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: An art Workshop for Teens!

Aug 15, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join Susan E. Roden, instructor at the New Mexico Art League, for an engaging art demonstration created especially for teens.

Engaging with the Natural and Human Community Presents: Encaustic Wax Art Demonstration with Carolyn Berry!

Aug 15, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Carolyn Berry will present a demonstration exploring the history and basics of using with encaustic wax as an art medium. Using thin papers and collage images, she will create a sample art piece and discuss design strategies with attention to safety in working with hot wax, fusing skills and the unique properties of encaustic wax.

City Council Meeting

Aug 17, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 10:30 PM — City of Albuquerque Government Center, Vincent E. Griego Chambers —

Albuquerque City Council Meeting.

ONC Virtual Lunch and Learn: Complete Streets and Neighborhoods

Aug 18, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM — Online —

The Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) hosts a monthly online training session on a wide variety of topics that are of interest to neighborhoods and residents alike.

Creating Inner Peace: What Will Help You? An 8-Week Workshop with Author Rosemarie Renn

Aug 18, 2026 from 12:15 PM to 01:45 PM — Bear Canyon Senior Center —

Join author Rosemarie Renn for an 8-week workshop exploring practical tools and insights for creating greater inner peace in everyday life. The class meets Tuesdays from 12:15–1:45 p.m., beginning August 18, 2026, in Room 4 at Bear Canyon Senior Center.

AEC Meeting Schedule

Aug 19, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — 7th Floor Energy & Sustainability Room —

AEC Meetings

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 19, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories and Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Pop Up Repair Clinic - International District Library

Aug 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — International District Library —

Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center provides hands-on bicycle safety education.

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 19, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Concept Site Plan Public Meeting La Cuentista Open Space

Aug 19, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center —

The City of Albuquerque Open Space Division invites you to attend a community meeting to learn about and provide feedback on the proposed concept site plan for a new trailhead connection serving the recently acquired La Cuentista Open Space. Your input will help guide the planning and design of future public access and site improvements.

Third Thursday

Aug 20, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Join us for a free evening at the Museum.

Conversations with Collections

Aug 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Mobile Food Pantry

Aug 21, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM — Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center —

Join us for a mobile food pantry at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center!

Los Texmaniacs with Lisa Morales

Aug 21, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

The Common Edge Habitat Field Presents: A Butterfly Celebration!

Aug 22, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

A Butterfly Celebration with Special Guest Renée Robillard!

Artist Demonstration with Dick Wimberly!

Aug 22, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join artist Dick Wimberly for an engaging live painting demonstration exploring the art of simplifying and organizing the natural world into a compelling landscape composition.