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Albuquerque Events
January - July
Jazz Jam - Open Mik at Alfredo's
Every Wednesday hear the best of the Jazz artists. 8 pm. Alfredo's Coffee House in Old Town, 2104 Charlevoix NW. 244-0774.
January - July
Big Band Tea Dance
Held the last Sunday of each month at the new Embassy Suite Hotel, 1000 Woodward Place NE. SAVOY is a 7 piece "mini-big band" (piano, bass, drums, trumpet and two sax/clarinet/flute players) that play ballads, fox trots, rumbas, cha chas, tangos, cubias, rancheros and some funk-rock songs. 245-7100. 800-EMBASSY.
February - August
Albuquerque: 300 Years of History
This exhibition highlights Albuquerque's 300 year history through photographs, manuscripts and documents selected from the holdings of the Center for Southwest Research. Open to public - everyone welcome! UNM, Zimmerman Library, CSWR Gallery, Main Campus. 277-6451.
April - August
Tango de Albuquerque
Learn the authentic Argentine Tango. All ages welcome, a great way to socialize, learn to improvise and align your body, mind and spirit. Call 293-5343 for class schedule. Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Place (between Central & Zuni - east of San Mateo).
April - September
Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Games
Don't miss this season's home games. Games at Isotopes Park. 925-2255.
April - July
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum: Weekly Science and Art Activities
Every Wednesday and Saturday hands-on arts and crafts and creative science experiments will be presented from 2-4 pm. Projects will vary each week. Learn how weather affects balloon flight and recognize different kinds of clouds! Classes will be held at the Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive, NE (just off Alameda NE). Admission: Adults-$4, New Mexico residents-$3, Seniors-$2, Children: $1, 3 and under: Free. 768-6020.
May - July
"Tardeadas on the Plaza"
Every Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 pm. Come enjoy the tardeadas, traditionally late afternoon community social dances, with renowned local entertainers and occasional Chautauqua performances featuring historical re-enactors. Community discounts are offered by Old Town's merchants. This is a great opportunity to visit Old Town's many unique shops.
May - October
Los Ranchos Growers Market
The opening weekly market season will have music and free seeds. You can also enjoy Satellite Coffee. Growers Market is at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW.
May - July
Special Events in Old Town
Every Saturday afternoon from 1 - 4 pm. Several locales throughout old Town will serve as performance sites. A Cultural Treasure Hunt Map will be available to indicate the times at which people can go to hear music, poetry and story telling: to enjoy a Folklorico or Flamenco dance; or to witness other multicultural performance schedules at such sites as the "Poets Corner," "La Plaza del Folklore," "El rincon Romantico" (the Romantic Corner!" and "La Casa de La Cultura." Larger performance groups such as Mariachis will be featured at the Plaza's central gazebo.
June - July
Albuquerque International Folkdancers
Every Saturday. Classes/Teaching 7:15-8:15 pm. Open dancing until 10:30 pm. Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE. (1 ˝ blocks east of San Mateo, South of Central. Donation: $2. Info: 293-5343.
June - July
The Ghost Tours of Old Town Albuquerque
Tours are conducted year round. Meet each evening at 8:30 pm next to the cannons and gazebo in the middle of the Historic Old Town Plaza. Reservations are required. Admission: Adults-$20 (ages thirteen and older). One child age twelve or under is free with each paying adult. 249-7827/795-9657.
June - July
Jazz/Blues Under The Stars
The place to enjoy great jazz, food and drink. Local, regional and national musicians are featured. The Big Band Extravaganza and Women's Voices have become annual favorites. 7-10 pm. Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors/Students with ID: $8. . Entertainers are as follows: 6/17/06 - Najite & Olokun Prophecy; 6/24/06 - Bennett Paster Trio; 7/1/06 - Southwest Jazz Orchestra; 7/8/06 - Jeff Brown Trio/Diego Arencon Trio; 7/15/06 - Bobby Shew "Keeper of the Flame"; 7/22/06 - Chris Dracup/Tommy Elskses Duo and The Memphis P. Tails; 7/29/06 - Women's Voices featuring Chris Calloway, Linda Cotton, Hillary Smith, Patty Stephens and Judy Christopher. Albuquerque Museum Outdoor Amphitheater, 2000 Mountain Road NW near Old Town. 255-9798.
June - August
Albuquerque Tricentennial Summer Events - Music an Dance
Every Saturday: 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Celebrate the Tricentennial at the new Tricentennial Stage in beautiful Tiguex Tricentennial Park with family-oriented events that feature highlights of the past year's festivities as well as new concerts, performances and other special events. Events include Albuquerque Voices: a choir festival, a concert featuring local recording artists, a dance celebration including performers from the International Flamenco festival and a concert of instrumental music. July 10: Musical Theatre Southwest. June 17: African Drumming and Dance. June 24: The Petroglyph Chorus, The Albuquerque Girl Choir and the New MexiChords. Tiguex Tricentennial Park, Tricentennial Stage, Mountain Road NW across from ˇExplora!. 268-1230.
July
1st Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival
A collaboration between Outpost Productions, The Lensic and Santa Fe Jazz Foundation, this 10-day festival features over a dozen performances in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, including The Newport Jazz Allstars, Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, McCoy Tyner and much more. Times: TBA. Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE. Call for info: 268-0044.
July
Artscrawl - Gallery Tour - Old Town
Artscrawl and First Friday receptions are Albuquerque's free monthly gallery tours - projects of the Albuquerque Art Business Association. Experience art that is dynamic, diverse and eclectic, contemporary, traditional and ethnic, sculpture, photography, jewelry and paintings. Call for more info: 244-0362.
August
Albuquerque Tricentennial Celebration
August/September monthly theme is Cuisine Specialties & Albuquerque's Future Path. Indulge in the Taste of Albuquerque while you learn why Albuquerque is poised to be one of the next great American cities. For more information call (505) 768-3555 or (505) 768-2000.
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