Arts & Culture News
Bringing New Life to a Downtown Parking Garage
City’s Parking Division and Public Art Program celebrate new mural and plant wall.
Balloon Museum, PNC Team Up to Support Early Childhood Education and Literacy
PNC Literacy Launch event with First Lady Elizabeth Kistin Keller introduces upgraded Stories in the Sky Book Nook and other initiatives.
Mal Aire Exhibition Opens at South Broadway Cultural Center
Show features work by more than a dozen artists
ABQ BioPark Aquarium favorite, Mimi the sea turtle, has died
The ABQ BioPark Aquarium is sad to lose an animal that has been a part of the Aquarium family since 1997.
Tickets on Sale Now for Live Tapings of Emmy-Award Winning "Bands of Enchantment"
Season 4 filming begins September 12 at the KiMo.
The ABQ BioPark Says a Peaceful Goodbye to 22-year-old Serval Savanna
The beloved Ambassador Animal had been enjoying her retirement years on the Catwalk
Poetry and Punched Tin Shines in a New Exhibit at Gallery One
Art exhibition celebrates punched tin artists and the poetry of Albuquerque’s Poets Laureate.
Farewell and Happy Trails to Matadi
ABQ BioPark gorilla is reunited with her half-sister at her new home in Sedgwick County Zoo.
Albuquerque Museum Presents “Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue”
Exhibition celebrates 10 years of the podcast of the same name and amplifies the collective strength of contemporary artists.
Australian Adventure Takes Flight at ABQ BioPark
Experience Australia’s winged wonders at Australian Shores and Lorikeets, the first phase of the Zoo’s new Australian experience
Westside Summerfest Shines the Spotlight on Local Bands
Free family event includes music, an artisan market, activities for kids, and more.
Fractal Fun in the Forecast at the Balloon Museum
S.T.E.A.M. Night features hands-on "fractivities."
A Spot of Hope: ABQ BioPark Welcomes Ocelot Kitten
Birth brings welcome news for safeguarding the endangered species
Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps Wraps Up Fifth Year
Local youth spent 8 weeks exploring arts-based leadership opportunities.
The ABQ BioPark’s Bird Care Team Welcomed an American Flamingo Chick
Fabulous news for the flamboyance of flamingos!
Albuquerque Museum Presents Special Screenings of “First We Bombed New Mexico”
New documentary by Lois Lipman recognizes the 79th anniversary of the Trinity Test and tells the story that “Oppenheimer” left out
Albuquerque's Seventh Poet Laureate Announced
Damien Flores embodies troubadour spirit that has established Albuquerque as a prominent center for poetry.
ABQ BioPark Welcomes Critically Endangered Bali Myna Chicks
The chicks are the first of the species hatched at the ABQ BioPark in 40 years.
Country Artist Michael Ray Headlines Freedom 4th
Balloon Fiesta Park is ready for free family-friendly event.
Albuquerque's Newest Poet Laureate To Be Announced
Poet Laureate Organizing Committee selects seventh poet laureate
Critically Endangered Western Lowland Gorilla Born at the ABQ BioPark
The baby joins two year old Mashika as the next generation in the gorilla troop.
Arts & Culture Shares Transformative Impact on Creative Economy, Arts Scene
Presentation made during inaugural NM Creative Industries Week.
"Interpretive Reflections" on View at Gallery One
Works by local artists offer an innovative approach to introspection.
A Fond Farewell to Chopper: Sending off Our Beloved Rhino
The 11 year-old White Rhino is moving to a new facility—and the BioPark prepares to welcome a new rhino in his stead.
Pandemic-themed Exhibition Unveiled at South Broadway Cultural Center
"The Post Covid Bomb” showcases artists’ reflections of resilience and creativity amidst pandemic challenges.
Albuquerque Museum Presents "Vivarium: Exploring Intersections of Art, Storytelling, and the Resilience of the Living World"
Exhibition serves as a reminder of the power of art to inspire change and foster a deeper connection.
Experience the Harmony of Nature and Music During ABQ BioPark Concerts
Tickets on sale now for national and local performances at the Zoo and Botanic Garden.
Mary Oishi's Latest Book Joins ABQ Poet Laureate Series
Bookworks to host book launch event on June 5.
Heights Summerfest Promises a Night of Fun, Music, and Food
The Original Wailers announced as the June 15 headliner.
From Up in Flames to Up in the Air: Zozobra Hot Air Balloon Design Unveiled
Albuquerque and Santa Fe Mayors unite for first public glimpse of the balloon ahead of this year’s Burning of Zozobra and Balloon Fiesta.