sunday in burque is loaded today. lion dances at Tin Can Alley for Lunar New Year, a free show with Wendy Rule at Rufina Taproom, a pinball tournament up in Rio Rancho, smoked BBQ in the park, opera at the NHCC. honestly just pick a direction and go, there's no wrong answer today.
Mighty Mike's Meats is posted up at North Domingo Baca Park this afternoon from 10am to 3pm and if you haven't had their smoked BBQ yet, what are you even doing. perfect excuse to get outside, grab something ridiculous off the smoker, and enjoy some sun in the duke city. via @mighty_mikes_meats
if you're planning a wedding (or know someone who is), the Diamond Dash Wedding Show is happening this afternoon at Embassy Suites Albuquerque starting at 12pm. it's free with the promo code "tents", which gets you up to 3 tickets. a whole afternoon of wedding vendors and inspo without spending a dime to get in the door. via @aa.eventsandtents
Brew Lab 101 up in Rio Rancho is throwing their first ever pinball tournament this afternoon at 1pm and honestly this sounds like a blast. it's single knockout brackets, no buy-in, just $1 per play, and they've got prizes for the winners. spots are limited and it's first come first serve so don't sit on this one. via @brewlab101
tonight at Rufina Taproom Second Street Brew, you're getting a FREE all ages show with Wendy Rule & Nocturne Spark starting at 6pm and this is one of those lineups that feels way too good to be free. Wendy Rule is an internationally touring artist out of Melbourne (now based in Northern New Mexico) who makes these dark, ambient, mystical songs with extraordinary vocals, and Nocturne Spark brings this wild blend of folk, electronics, world music, and American gothic that honestly you just have to hear for yourself. grab a beer, bring the whole crew, and support live music in burque. via @secondstreetbrewery
sunday night trivia at Flock of Moons tonight at 6:30 PM, hosted by Basic Wizardry. if you've been looking for a weekly thing to lock in on, this is it. the crowd is competitive and the vibes are immaculate (bring your A-game or don't bother, honestly). via @basicwizardry
Opera Southwest is bringing Aida to the NHCC stage tonight and this is the grand opera if there's ever been one. we're talking Michelle Johnson in the title role, Olivia Vote as Amneris, Dane Suarez making his company debut as Radames, and the always great Matt Hanscom back as Amonasro. if you've ever been curious about opera, this is the one to start with (Verdi literally wrote it to be overwhelming in the best way). via @opera_southwest
Jhett Black is back home in Ruidoso tonight for night two with his Big River Blues Band, who he brought all the way from Tennessee for this run. even better, he's sharing the stage with Levi Platero, which is exactly the kind of lineup that makes you wish you'd planned a weekend road trip. if you missed night one, tonight's your shot. via @jhettblackblues
if you've been meaning to check out The Crown Room at The Downs, today might be the move. they ran a 10% off your food bill promotion for guests who booked ahead, so if you snagged one of those reservations, tonight is the night. even if you didn't grab the deal, it's still one of the more elevated dining experiences in burque and worth putting on your radar. via @crownroomatthedowns
Tin Can Alley is hosting a free Lunar New Year celebration this afternoon starting at 2pm, and the highlight is a lion dance performance by the Quang Minh Lion Dance Team. food and drinks from local vendors, shopping, the whole community vibe. this is the kind of thing that makes burque so special, honestly. come through and bring the energy. via @tincanalleyabq
Parents Against Vaping e-Cigarettes (PAVe) is hosting a free Zoom session tomorrow at noon for parents who want practical tools for talking to their kids about e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and cannabis vapes. sign up by emailing info@nicotinefreenm.org. via @abqmom_
did you know Sunday Service Motor Co does a weekly trivia night hosted by Geeks Who Drink every Thursday at 7pm? food by Mexican Burgers, cool space, and a reason to finally put all that useless knowledge to work. via @sundayservicemoto
Popejoy Hall just announced the 2026-2027 Popejoy Presents Roybal-Mack & Cordova P.C. Broadway in New Mexico Series and if you've been waiting for this, you already know. if you're not a current subscriber, the waitlist for new subscriptions is open right now so get on that before it fills up (broadway in burque is a whole different energy and people hold onto these subscriptions tight). via @popejoypresents
one of our own is doing something really beautiful right now. @dj.ipad.bby is running a charity raffle benefiting two GoFundMes that support immigrant families sheltering in place in Minneapolis, helping cover housing, food, and safety. entries are $5 each with unlimited entries allowed (venmo, PayPal, or CashApp), and winners get drawn March 1st. links to enter are in their bio. via @dj.ipad.bby
$80 per person gets you a ride on the longest aerial tram in the US plus a three-course meal at Ten3 with sunset views that are absolutely unreal. via @sandia_peak_tramway
Crab Cake Benny at The Chancla while supplies last, so don't sleep on this one. via @thechanclaabq
$20 Spice & Sparkle Sundays at The Imperial gets you a signature Bloody Mary made with Ponderosa Brewing vodka and house mix paired with a mini charcuterie kit, or a trio of Gruet Brut mimosas with seasonal fruit, macarons, and more. via @theimperialabq
Farina Pizzeria is serving up a pork shoulder sandwich with house-made giadiniera, and that sounds like exactly what you need on a cold, windy day like today. via @farinapizzeria_
handmade ceramic flower cups by Jane Gallegos, perfect for tea, matcha, or espresso, $40 each or $70 for a pair (the pair deal is the move). via @patrician_design
Bricks Bakehouse does weekend dessert and baked goods pickups out of Ventana Ranch West, but you gotta order by Wednesday to snag a Friday or Saturday pickup (plan ahead, your weekend self will thank you). via @bricksbakehouse
Queer Soup Night New Mexico is coming to Differential Brewing on March 5 at 6pm, spotlighting local queer chefs from Grandma's Coffee Garden, Wildflourchild, and Good Dirt Farm while raising support for Freewheel Mobile Aid. vegan and gluten-free options available, minors welcome with a parent/guardian, and they're accepting donations of single-serving nutrient-dense food and snacks. via @wildflourchild
chef Ryan over at Mesa Provisions is doing a chocolate mochi with peanut and sesame right now and it looks incredible. via @mesa_provisions_abq
Cibo is locking in their Rail Yards Market dates for the 2026 season, with six Sundays on the calendar starting May 17 and running through October. Italian food truck vibes at the Rail Yards is exactly the energy we need. via @cibotruckexperience
if you need a reason to go to Pazzi, let it be the Torta di Polenta. lemon polenta cake layered with blackberry thyme jam, honey mascarpone, blackberry crémeux, fresh berries, almond honeycomb (every bite hits different is not an exaggeration). oh and it's gluten free. via @eatpazzi
Farm & Table out here doing the most with a barramundi en papillote, baked in parchment with root vegetables, Meyer lemon velouté, dill oil, crisp vegetables, and fried capers. the kind of dish that hits you the second the paper opens at the table. via @farmandtablenm
Painted Lady is bringing back their Coffee Blonde Ale, Whatever You Do, Don't Fall Asleep, and honestly the name alone deserves your attention. check their page for the drop date because this one won't last. via @paintedladyabq
new stout alert from Sidetrack Brewing: Provoking Lions is a 7.8% ABV stout built on a nearly extinct resurrected barley varietal, with notes of milk chocolate, coffee, and dark fruits. via @sidetrackbrewing
Sweetpea Bakery is hosting a community dinner on March 1st and honestly, a cozy evening with comfort food and a curated comfort playlist sounds perfect. via @sweetpeabakeryabq
Luke Bryan is bringing the Word On The Street Tour to Isleta Amphitheater on Saturday, June 13 with Lanie Gardner, Karley Scott Collins, Shane Profitt, and DJ Rock in tow. tickets are already on sale and the post pulled 1,700+ likes almost immediately, so yeah, burque is ready for this one. summer at the amphitheater just hits different and this lineup is going to pack the house. via @isleta.amphitheater
Poppy: The Constantly Nowhere Tour just got announced for August 9 at Revel Entertainment Center with LANDMVRKS and Thousand Below, and the response has been immediate. this lineup hitting burque is a big deal for the heavier music scene here, and it's more proof that the duke city keeps landing shows that would've skipped us entirely a few years ago. via @revelabq
Books on the Bosque just announced Rom Con, a romance author convention and artisan market happening June 6th, and the response has been wild, with 230 likes and a flood of comments from vendors and readers alike. it's the kind of event that only happens in burque, where a local bookstore on the bosque can dream up something this creative and the community just shows up for it. vendor applications are open now through April 20th, so if you're a maker, artist, or food truck looking for a summer market, this is your sign. via @booksonthebosque
D.R.I. at Launchpad on April 15th got people fired up this week, and honestly it's easy to see why. crossover thrash legends coming through the duke city is exactly the kind of booking that reminds you Burque's punk and metal scene stays relevant. doors at 7pm, all ages, with Deathwish and Clusterfux supporting. via @launchpadabq
go be lazy or go be adventurous, there's no wrong answer on a sunday in burque. just get out there.
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