Arts & Culture News
A Long, Loving Life—ABQ BioPark Remembers Buccaneer the Giraffe
Bucc was an important genetic contributor to the conservation of reticulated giraffes.
ABQ BioPark Unveils Tadpole Springs for End-of-Season Splashes
A new interactive fountain for young explorers!
Anderson Theater Reopens at Balloon Museum Just in Time for Fiesta Fun
Renovated space ready to welcome visitors starting October 4
Casa San Ysidro Celebrates Corrales Harvest Festival
Free event features live entertainment and demonstrations.
Harvest Festival Blooms at ABQ BioPark’s Botanic Garden and Aquarium
Annual event features 20 local bands, free kids’ fun, and more
Citywide Performance by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Raven Chacon Premieres September 27
A day of music features 200 local musicians across 20 iconic Albuquerque locations
City of Albuquerque Names Gallery Space for Clara Apodaca
“Stories of Us” initiative honors trailblazing arts and culture leader.
Discover Native Flora and Fauna at Cottonwood Gallery
Bosque walking trail at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is again open to guests.
Shemekia Copeland Brings Fearlessness to Blues Night on Civic Plaza
Free event features local and national talent
Route 66 Remixed Puts Creativity in the Driver’s Seat
Celebrating 100 Years of the Mother Road with murals, sculptures, and augmented reality
Three Times the Charm: ABQ BioPark Welcomes Trio of Fuzzy Flamingo Chicks
New chicks mark record number of flamingo hatchlings at the BioPark Zoo!
Echoes of Albuquerque: A Collective Dialogue Opening at Gallery One
New art exhibition delves into community and collective growth.
Keeping Cool at ABQ BioPark
Learn how our dedicated animal care team helps BioPark animals stay cool and comfortable during the summer!
GRT’s Next Chapter: Gorillas Take Center Stage in ABQ BioPark’s Newest Transformation
2025 GRT Annual Report outlines progress and next steps.
Family Picnic Night at the BioPark Combines Music and Nature
Tickets are on sale now for the August 8 event
New Gibbon Swings into ABQ BioPark Zoo
Polaris brings renewed energy and companionship to gibbon habitat.
New Avian Murals Unite Art and Advocacy at ABQ BioPark Zoo
The murals are part of the Audubon Mural Project–a nationwide public art initiative dedicated to bringing attention to bird species threatened by climate change.
Local Bands Shine During Westside Summerfest
Free event includes music, an artisan market, kids’ activities, and more.
ABQ BioPark Sad to Share News of Orangutan Death
Male orangutan was newest member of the BioPark’s troop
ABQ BioPark Grieves the Loss of Wombat
Otto the wombat will be remembered as a wonderful ambassador to his species.
Chatter at the Museum Inspired by Upcoming Exhibition
Free concert series includes Raven Chacon’s American Ledger no. 1
Reptile Building Reopens at ABQ BioPark Zoo
Wilson the alligator snapping turtle welcomes guests back after a two month closure.
Obon Festival Returns to ABQ BioPark Japanese Garden
Celebrate the rich arts and culture of Japan while honoring loved ones.
Route 66 Summerfest Heats Up Nob Hill With Ozomatli Live
Free all-ages event kicks off Albuquerque’s Route 66 Centennial celebrations.
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.