happy friday, burque. today's got range, from a group art show at John Sommers Gallery responding to Zimmerman's Three Peoples (opening reception at 4pm, go see it) to smash burgers and music bingo at BrewLab101 tonight. oh and if you're a documentary filmmaker, your grant application closes TODAY so stop reading this and go submit.
Pink Boots Brew Year Kick Off at La Cumbre Brewing Co this morning at 8 AM. Pink Boots Society members kicking off the new brew year, and you're welcome to bring friends and family along. via @pinkbootssocietynm
opening reception for ¡BASTA! today at 4pm at John Sommers Gallery, a group show responding to Zimmerman's Three Peoples with work from nine artists including AJ Calabaza, Elias Chavira-Garcia, and Lauri Tsosie. runs through March 6. via @unm_art
Heavy Burgers is posted up at BrewLab101 NE Heights tonight starting at 5pm with smash burgers, happy hour til 6, and Singo (music bingo). solid friday combo right there. via @heavyburgers505
The Ukuladies are playing Mineshaft Tavern tonight from 7-10pm (and it's a birthday celebration for Renae, so bring the energy). if you've never made the drive out to Madrid for a show, this is a great excuse. via @theukuladies_abq
Little Shop of Horrors tonight at South Broadway Cultural Center, doors at 6:30, show at 7pm. this is the Public Academy of Performing Arts students putting on the cult classic and we love seeing young burque talent on stage. via @sbccabq
Vortex Theatre has An Enemy of the People running tonight at 7:30pm, Henrik Ibsen's classic about what it costs to tell the truth. $26 general, $20 students and SAG-AFTRA. via @vortex_theatre
the Albuquerque Mosaic Festival kicks off today at The Groove Art Space with a hands-on workshop led by guest artist Kelley, running through March 1. sign up details on their site. via @thegrooveartspace
last call for local documentary filmmakers. applications for the 2026 New Mexico Documentary Incubator Grant close today, more info at nmdic.org. via @abqfilmoffice
Poulin Marketplace is hosting a book swap today. bring a book, grab a book, meet some people. via @poulinmarketplace
it's Lent season and 12th Street Tavern has you covered. Fish Friday is on today with fish & chips, grilled salmon, shrimp baskets, and more. via @12thstreettavern
Fun Friday at Bike In Coffee tonight with Two For the Road + 1 and Kevin. solid way to ease into the weekend. via @bike_in_coffee
Cafecito Club is reading romance right now and they're deep in it (Anne and Frederick have everyone in their feelings). check their page for the next meeting date. via @cafecitoclub.nm
New Mexico School for the Arts recently teamed up their Creative Writing & Literature and Theatre departments for a staged reading of student plays and film scripts at Santa Fe Playhouse (love seeing young writers get their work on a real stage). via @nmschoolforthearts
Fluffy is coming to burque. Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias hits the Isleta Resort and Casino Showroom on June 27, and tickets are already on sale (presale password was 'ROKA' if you caught it early). this one will sell out so don't sit on it. via @isletaresortandcasino
rest in peace to Sgt. Michael Schlattman of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, who was struck and killed by a semi-truck during a traffic stop on I-40 near Carnuel on Monday. holding space for his family, his fellow deputies, and everyone at BCSO right now. via @krqe
Corkins Lodge near Chama is doing 25% off stays in April and May, plus @newmexicomag readers can enter to win a free 3-night stay (rustic-luxury cabins with stocked fireplaces and access to New Mexico's highest waterfall, yes please). via @newmexicomag
Opera Southwest has Aida coming up and the first look photos are stunning. check their page for dates and tickets. via @opera_southwest
Color Wheel Toys ABQ has retro novelty toys from 1992 back in stock (not food, don't eat). via @colorwheeltoysabq
KūKri Chicken just dropped a new Hot Fish Sandwich, crispy fried cod on a Martin's Potato Roll with tartar sauce and dill pickles, available every Friday at all locations. via @kukri.chicken
the reuben at Kaufman's Diner is homemade corned beef on rye with swiss, thousand island, and sauerkraut, and it looks every bit as good as that sounds. via @kaufmansdiner
Big Boi BBQ is posted up at Fire and Ice park in Grants every Thursday, 11:00 to 8:00 (DoorDash delivery too if you're not trying to leave the house). via @big_boi_bbq_
Cibo just announced they'll be at Rail Yards Market this season with six Sunday dates starting in May, bringing Italian eats to the yards all summer long. via @cibotruckexperience
Tractor Brewing has Abuelita After Dark on tap at all locations, a Mexican chocolate stout with cocoa, cinnamon, and vanilla that sounds like dessert in a glass. via @tractorbrewing
Five Finger Death Punch just announced they're bringing their 20th Anniversary World Tour to Isleta Amphitheater on September 25 with Eva Under Fire. long way out but the 505 metal crowd was fired up about this one. via @isleta.amphitheater
Yellow Claw is bringing the Jesus Loves Trap Music Tour to Revel on March 14 and people are already buzzing about it. clockwise 360 stage setup, 18+, and if the comments are any indication this one's going to go OFF. via @revelabq
Visit ABQ dropped a list of their favorite places to stay for Route 66 road trips through the city and people were into it (289 likes and counting). if you're planning a staycation or have guests coming through, worth a save. via @visitabq
New Mexico United just announced The Bash 2026 is coming to Play Electric on March 6, and people are already scrambling. roster reveal, new kit drop, immersive experiences, and an exclusive gift for attendees. spots are limited so this will move fast. via @playelectric
Crowbar and EYEHATEGOD co-headlining Launchpad on March 22 already hit a low ticket warning. sludge metal heads moved fast on this one. via @launchpadabq
Rio Bravo Brewing announced their 4th Annual Women's Festival is coming back March 28, and people are already hyped. free entry, all ages, live entertainment, local vendors, food and drinks, plus a spotlight on NM non-profits. mark it now. via @riobravobrewing
go be somebody's reason to stay out past 10 tonight. friday in burque hits different and you know it.
// wydabq
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