Arts & Culture News
Route 66 Summerfest Heats Up Nob Hill With Ozomatli Live
Free all-ages event kicks off Albuquerque’s Route 66 Centennial celebrations.
Tingley Beach South Entrance Closed July 7 - July 11
While the south entrance will be closed, the main Tingley Beach parking lot will remain open during this time.
Signal & Trace Opening at Gallery One
Exhibition explores the intersection of humanity and technology.
Albuquerque Museum Presents German Modernism Amid Empire, Democracy, and Dictatorship
Works rarely or never shown in the U.S. on view later this summer.
ABQ BioPark Contributes to Komodo Dragon Conservation Work in Indonesia
Komodo dragons, renowned as Indonesian icons and the world’s largest lizards, were listed as endangered in 2021.
Albuquerque Invited to Celebrate Together at Freedom 4th
National headliner Hunter Hayes heats up the stage at Balloon Fiesta Park.
Recently Remodeled Heritage Farm Highlights Sustainable Living and Natural Charm
The renovations have transformed the farm into a more purposeful, low-maintenance, and environmentally conscious experience.
“American Archipelago” on View at Gallery One
A multimedia installation exploring diaspora, memory, and cultural inheritance.
A New Face in the Family: Elok the Orangutan Arrives at ABQ BioPark!
Learn more about the BioPark’s newest great ape!
From Drought to Downpour: ABQ BioPark Supports Silvery Minnow Recovery in Face of Climate Extremes
These efforts are part of a broader, long-term recovery program for some of the Southwest’s most vulnerable aquatic life.
Four Local Creatives to Participate in Artists At Work Workforce Resilience Program
The four selected artists will collaborate on social impact initiatives.
Albuquerque’s Vibrant Creative and Cultural Spirit Detailed in Public Art Census
Groundbreaking project reveals 11,364 artworks in public spaces across Bernalillo County.
Heights Summerfest Promises Big Sounds and Bigger Funk
Free family-friendly evening of live music and local flavors to take over North Domingo Baca Park.
ABQ BioPark to Revamp Children’s Fantasy Garden With Public Input
The cherished space will be transformed as a more inclusive and imaginative experience for the next generation.
Albuquerque Museum Announces “Abstracting Nature”
The works of 10 artists featured in new exhibition opening on June 21.
Blooming with Pride: ABQ BioPark to Host Low-Sensory Pride Event for Adults
An evening of quiet beauty and celebration awaits at the Botanic Garden.
City Acquires Historic Unser Family Property to Drive Westside Cultural Growth
Community can weigh in on future redevelopment near Central and Unser
My Story Is Golden Uplifts Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Voices
A soundscape of migration, memory, and identity debuts at Gallery One and International District Library.
Celebrate Art and History at Casa San Ysidro’s Heritage Day
Free community event in Corrales celebrates New Mexico’s living traditions with experiences for all ages.
Enjoy More Adult-Only Twilight Tours and Night Walks This Summer at ABQ BioPark
We have made many of our summer tour dates exclusively for adults 18 and over this year!
Summer Starts With a Story: Register for the Public Library’s Free Summer Reading Program
Discover new books, spark creativity, and win prizes along the way.
100 Years of Special Collections Library Celebrated with New Exhibition at Albuquerque Museum
From bookmobiles to archives, discover the story of how one building became a cornerstone of community access in Albuquerque.
ABQ BioPark Mourns the Loss of Makaio, Beloved White-Cheeked Gibbon
Makaio's presence brought joy to staff and guests alike, and he will be deeply missed.
Cheep, Cheep, Hooray! Meet ABQ BioPark's New Cape Vulture Chick
The BioPark's bird care team is excited to share the first baby of spring!
Century-Old South Broadway Tradition Focus of New Documentary
Local filmmakers debut “Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe” at free screening.
Enjoy Mother's Day in Old Town with Free Entertainment and Dancing
Local vendors and Old Town merchants are ready to treat Mom.
ABQ BioPark Pollinator Pavilion to Remain Closed This Season for Renovations
Just like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, we’ll emerge renewed and ready to welcome you back in the 2026 season.
2025 FAI Ballooning Commission Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Induction ceremony will take place at the Balloon Museum in October.