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Butterfly Pavilion Opens
The PNM Butterfly Pavilion opens Friday, May 23, with hundreds of butterflies.
Trey Songz and Sevyn Streeter
Trey Songz has received a string of Grammy nominations and topped many charts. Hear him at Sevyn Street at the Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino on Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
Austin Piazzolla Quintet
The quintet specializes in the music of the late Argentine composer Astor Piazzola. Hear the nuevo tango music at Robertson & Sons Violin on May 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Albuquerque Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
For those who love sewing and quilting, enjoy the festival at New Mexico Expo May 22 - 24. There will be make and take workshops, demos and classes. Tickets are good for all three days; purchase them at the door or online, where you get a half off coupon.
New Mexico Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition
See works of art by the New Mexico Watercolor Societyat New Mexico Expo, Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sky City Memorial Day Events
The Haaku Museum at Acoma Sky City will have an arts and crafts show May 23-26. Enjoy traditional dances, movie screenings, food, and arts and crafts. A variety of arts and crafts will be available for purchase.
Les Miserables
The Broadway hit may very well be the most popular musical ever. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean leaves prison only to find more mistreatment as a free man. See the epic play at the Albuquerque Little Theatre weekends through June 15.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
Join Encore Theatre for a production of the Narnia classic, The Silver Chair. See it at City Church at 5300 Second NW May 23-25. See it again May 30 at Calvary Chapel in Rio Rancho.
Memorial Day Concert at the Zoo
The New Mexico Philharmonic will play patriotic tunes at the Zoo. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy patriotic favorites as well as the 2014 Jackie McGehee Young Artists' competition winners. The concert is Saturday, May 24 at 8 p.m.
Summertime in Old Town: Memorial Day Concert
Spend the evening in Old Town with a Memorial Day tribute concert. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., hear the Albuquerque String Trio, and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., hear a classic military ensemble with the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. The free concert takes place in Old Town plaza on Saturday, May 24.
Guera
Working Classroom presents Albuquerque native Lisandra Tena in her interactive, one-woman show. In a tribute to waiting tables, Guera is a menu of scenes from Tena's life, each performed at the audience's request. See it through May 25.
These Shining Lives
The Duke City Repertory Theater performs a play about the lives of Catherine Donahue and her friends, who work in a radium dial factory in the 1920s, and become ill. Catherine and her co-workers face their employer in a David and Goliath fight. See it at the Cell Theatre weekends through May 25.
The Gospel According to Joan
Albuquerque's drag troupe The Dolls will perform the world premiere of the story of Joan Crawford. As the star nears the end of her life, she reflects on life, love and her rivalry with Bette Davis. See it weekends at the Aux Dog Theatre through June 1.
Arsenic and Old Spice
Join the Foul Play Cafe at Sheraton Uptown for a mystery dinner theater. Help headmistress Hedda Hare from McAdam Academy figure out who might have done her in. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. through May 31.
The Man From Earth
Written by one of the writers for the original Star Trek and Twilight Zone, Jerome Bixby, The Man From Earth features a retiring university professor who claims he is a Cro-Magnon man. See the play at the Adobe Theater weekends through June 8.
Southwest Soundfest
Enjoy an all day music and food celebration at the Balloon Museum. Twenty local musicians will perform on two sound stages. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, and entry to the Balloon Museum is included in the ticket price. Soundfest takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 24.
Se7en
See Kevin Spacey in a film about two homicide detectives on the hunt for a serial killer. See it at the KiMo Theatre at 7 p.m. on May 24.
Albuquerque Civic Chorus Anniversary Concert
The Albuquerque Civic Chorus will perform opera choruses at the South Broadway Cultural Center on Saturday, May 24 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 25 at 3 p.m.
Downtown Growers Market
The downtown market offers food, music, entertainment and a wide variety of vendors. Parking is not a problem, with 500 free parking spaces within two blocks of the market. The market will be a great place to be on Saturday, May 24.
Idalia Road Marketplace
The outdoor Rio Rancho market features fresh foods, gifts, plants, music and more, every Saturday and Sunday through October. Free.
Flea Market
One of my very favorite things to do is wander the aisles of the Flea Market on a Saturday or Sunday. It's free at New Mexico State Fairgrounds.
Solving a Haunting
The Open Space Saturday Sunset Series opens with a talk by the Southwestern Ghost Hunter's Association. The lectures take place at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area at 7 p.m. on May 25.
Albuquerque Beer Week
The 2014 Albuquerque Beer Week runs for ten days from May 22 through May 31. Enjoy beer tastings, a special golf tournament, beer tappings and other events around town. Discover some of the city's breweries and pubs.
Albuquerque Blues and Brews
The annual Blues and Brews takes place at Sandia Casino on Saturday, May 25 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (2 p.m. admission for VIP ticketholders). You'll hear live music from top blues bands, sample dozens of beers from regional craft breweries, participate in raffles, games and more.
Albuquerque Wine Festival
Head out for three days of fun over the Memorial Day weekend at the Albuquerque Wine Festival, where you can sample wine while listening to great music. The festival takes place at Balloon Fiesta Park and features live music as well as wine tasting. Monday is Military Day; $3 discount for active military with photo ID. Sample wines from the many wineries throughout the state. Food vendors and arts and crafts will also be on hand. The wine festival runs May 24-26.
Turkey Feather Blanket Weaving Demonstration
A cultural demonstrator from Santo Domingo Pueblo will weave traditional turkey feather and rabbit fur blankets. Other demonstrations include making shell inlay jewelry. The free event takes place at the Petroglyph Monument on May 24 - 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summertime in Old Town: Shelley Morningsong and Fabian Fontenelle
Hear Native American music in Old Town on Sunday, May 25 at 11:45 a.m. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Las Otras will perform. The event is free.
Summer Music Series
Enjoy a free Sunday night concert at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. On May 25, hear the Daryl Dominguez Band.
Santa Fe Fiber Arts Festival
Learn how New Mexico textiles are made at Los Golondrinas. There will be sheep shearing, wool dyeing, weaving demonstrations and fiber arts supplies. The festival runs May 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Rio Rancho will have a parade beginning at 10 a.m. on Country Club Drive. Follow the route down Southern Boulevard to Veterans Monument Park on Pinetree Road. Following the parade, a remembrance ceremony will honor military who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day Ceremony
A special ceremony to honor our nation's veterans will take place at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 26. A musical prelude takes place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and a ceremony from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event.
Johnette Napolitano
The singer and songwriter best known for her work with Concrete Blonde will perform at the Outpost on Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m.
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