monday hit and the weekend already feels like someone else's memory. but burque's not doing the slow fade today. Lúnasa is at Fusion tonight rewriting what Irish trad even sounds like, Warehouse 505 just kicked off free spring art classes for teens, and Steel Bender is turning nine with a pastry sour release that genuinely justifies a Monday afternoon detour. the week's not waiting for you to catch up.
Explora hosts a free Family STEAM Studio today at 4:30 PM, a hands-on physics session where kids stretch, squish, and bounce their way through how movement and materials work. RSVP through their bio. via @exploranm
Art punk band Stepmom at Launchpad tonight, doors at 7pm. Solid undercard too with Catcalling Canines, Blue J and the Pigeons, and White Sands. 21+. via @moonlightloungeabq
Lúnasa at Fusion tonight at 7:30pm. Irish music ensemble that's been rewriting the trad rulebook since '97, and MOJO literally calls them "the new gods of Irish music." that's not a casual cosign. via @ampconcerts
Warehouse 505 kicks off its spring semester today with free art classes for ages 13-20, covering screen printing, DJ, sewing, metal band, photo, and mural arts. registration required, so grab a spot before they fill up. via @warehouse505_
Steel Bender Brewyard celebrates nine years today with the release of Double Triple Berry Pie DYNAMITE Pastry Sour, a returning fan favorite. a Monday beer release worth rearranging your afternoon for. via @steelbenderbrewyard
the Einstein Gala Silent Auction opens today at National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, all online, featuring local artwork, luxury gift baskets, rare collectibles, and only-in-New-Mexico experiences. bidders need not be present to win, so no excuse not to browse. via @nuclear_museum
DJ Buck Mild at Tumbleroot tonight. a Monday with actual energy if you need one. via @tumblerootsf
Kei and Molly Textiles is running a sample stock towel sale today, 40% off beautifully printed designs from previously tested runs. Limited quantity, so grab yours before they're gone. via @keiandmollytextiles
Youth Summit & Futures Fair at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center tomorrow at 9am, free for students looking to explore college, trade school, and career paths after high school. via @theahcnm
From Observation to Action workshop series continues with Part 2: Irrigation Planning, Tuesday at 10am at Esther Bone Memorial Library in Rio Rancho. via @abqbackyardrefuge
Kaktus Brewing Co opens at 10 AM tomorrow for St. Patrick's Day, so if you need a pint before noon, you're covered. via @kaktusbrewingco
The Human Bean is doing a free leprechaun toy giveaway with any 16 oz+ drink purchase tomorrow starting at 10 AM for St. Patrick's Day, available at their Albuquerque and Los Lunas locations, one per customer while supplies last. via @thehumanbeanswalbuquerque
The Kipsies play folk, Americana, and bluegrass on the patio at Ex Novo Brew Downtown ABQ Taproom tomorrow at 6pm, sunset over Route 66 included. via @exnovobrewabq
Sandia Casino hosts an all-in or fold poker tournament tomorrow at 7pm, $80 buy-in with a 5K starting stack. via @sandiacasino
Splash Into Summer Hiring Event at West Mesa Aquatic Center this Saturday, March 21 at 10am, if you're looking for a summer gig as a lifeguard, swim instructor, or aquatic aide. via @cabqparks_rec
People.Planet.Refill hosts a free crochet skillshare this Saturday 3/21 at noon, drop-in style with all materials provided and sliding scale donations going to harm reduction. via @people.planet.refill
Savoy Bar & Grill is hosting an Eastern European wine tasting Saturday 3/21 at noon, reservations required through their site. via @savoyabq
The 5th Behind the Mask Gala brings a competitive chef showdown to Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque on Saturday, March 21, tickets available on Eventbrite. via @505foodfights
Casa Rondena Winery is hosting a paint & sip this Saturday, March 21, and space is limited so message them for the RSVP link. via @casarondenawinery
NM Piñon Coffee Rio Rancho is hosting a paint party on March 21, creative afternoon with coffee in hand. via @nmpinoncoffee
Poulin Marketplace hosts a sourdough focaccia class by eye.loaf.you.two on Saturday, March 21. via @poulinmarketplace
DJ Soirée Dance Night at Top of The Block this Saturday, March 21, every Saturday in March they're clearing the tables and turning it into a proper dance floor, 18+. via @topoftheblocknm
artRAVE Reborn hits Meow Wolf Santa Fe on March 21, for anyone ready to make the I-25 pilgrimage for a proper dance night. via @meowwolfsantafe
Paint & Pose: Root to Rise at Kiln It Art Studio on March 22 pairs a yoga flow with painting handmade flower pots, a genuinely sweet combo for anyone whose self-care routine needs a creative reset. via @blissinthecityabq
APFC 22 brings Dustin Poirier and two world championship bouts to Isleta Resort & Casino on Saturday, March 22. via @isletaresortandcasino
Sip & Shop Mini Mercado returns to Juno Brewery on March 22 with 10 local vendors, cold beer, and good energy. via @rayosdelsolmercado
the Ghost Ranch Music Festival is dropping its 2026 lineup on April 3rd, with pre-sales to follow. if you've never been out to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú for this one, it's the kind of setting that makes every lineup hit different. via @lensic360
Sam Mendes is directing a four-film Beatles cinematic event with a stacked cast (Paul Mescal as McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo, Joseph Quinn as Harrison, Harris Dickinson as Lennon) and Flix Brew House already has it on the radar for April 2028. way early announcement but this is the kind of thing you mark down now. via @flixbrewhouse
ALMA is accepting applications for their Summer Institute, a paid nine-week art apprenticeship for young creatives ages 16-25. clay experience recommended but not required. if you know someone who should be making art this summer, point them here. via @newmexicoarts
the Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest is coming April 17 with tastings, vendors, and all the chocolate and coffee you can handle. six weeks out and we're already thinking about it. via @chocolateandcoffeefest
New Mexico Cocktail Week 2026 runs May 30 through June 7, and bars, restaurants, and distilleries can still register to participate. if you're in the industry, this is your window. via @newmexicococktailweek
Professional hockey is coming to the 505. The New Mexico Goatheads start their inaugural ECHL season September 2026 at the Rio Rancho Events Center, and they're already affiliated with the Colorado Avalanche. A legit pro hockey pipeline in our backyard. This is going to be a whole thing. via @newmexicolivin
The Groove Art Space has an open call for artists 25 and under, deadline this Friday, March 20 at midnight. if you're young and making things in burque, this is exactly the kind of room worth applying for. apply at thegrooveartspace.com/quirky-abq. via @thegrooveartspace
MISMITHS at Juno on April 28. if someone mashed The Smiths and The Misfits into one punk horror fever dream, this is that. via @juno_abq
Fuego 505 is giving away four $20 gift cards tomorrow (3/17), winners announced on their page. via @tessa_traverses
Bad Moon on the Rise brings back their bestselling Tomato Leaf scent tomorrow at The ABQ Collective, and if you know, you know: citrus, tomato, moist earth, pure garden energy. via @theabqcollective
Sol x Venus are running a chef's table dinner at Venus Pastry on March 29, seats right next to the kitchen action, reach out to reserve. via @venuspastryabq
A Taste of Grassfed Smackdown on March 22 at The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing pairs seven regional grassfed ranches with seven restaurants for one of those food events that actually earns the word "immersive." via @ediblenewmexico
NM Wine Studio hosts Guillermo Contador, head winemaker at La Viña, for an intimate tasting and talk on March 28 at 3 PM, the kind of afternoon where you actually learn something while drinking well. via @nmwinestudio
Popped Candy already locked in their spot for the 38th Annual Fiery Foods Show next March, so if you missed them this year, put March 5-7, 2027 on the calendar now. via @poppedcandy
Seasons is hosting a Muse Wine Dinner on Friday, March 20 at 6pm, a proper multi-course wine pairing for $100 plus tax & gratuity, tickets on their website. via @seasonsabq
Royal Hyderabad - East this Wednesday for a group dinner with the ABQ 20s/30s/40s hiking social, solid Indian food, no alcohol, just good company and biryani energy. via @abq20s30s40shikingsocial
Levi Platero just announced he's playing Crawdaddy Blues Fest in Madrid, NM on May 17, and the 505 blues crowd is already buzzing. mark your calendars now, Madrid in the spring is always worth the drive. via @levi_platero
Jane's Walk Albuquerque is back for its sixth year on May 2-3, a worldwide tradition of free, volunteer-led neighborhood walks where people share stories and discover hidden layers of the city on foot. mark your calendars now, details coming closer to the date. via @walkalbuquerque
Run with Joy at Canteen Brewhouse on March 28 got people talking this week, with half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 miler options plus breakfast burritos and brews at the finish line. running for a burrito is the most burque motivation there is. via @canteenbrewhouse
The Ganders are back at Marble on March 27 for a free house music night, and the announcement alone pulled 138 likes. the gaggle has a following. via @burnthedisco
the New Mexico Ice Wolves announced a Happy Gilmore themed hockey night on March 27 at 6:30pm and the internet ate it up. the crossover we didn't know we needed. via @nmicewolves
monday's too short to spend it waiting for the weekend. go find the thing.
// wydabq
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