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'Wicked,' gardening and Amy Sedaris: 7 events this week
May 29—The season is winding down, but there is still time to tackle spring cleaning with the city's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. House already sparkling? Check out one of these other events that won't waste your time. Got an event we should know about? Reach out to features@ Worth a thousand words The Albuquerque Museum is hosting "Pictures of Hope," an exhibit of photographs taken by children at Saranam, from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 30. Photos in the show capture the children's hopes or dreams. Eventgoers will also be able to purchase greeting cards of the photos and sales will benefit Saranam. The museum is located at 2000 Mountain Road NW. On the 'Road' The "Road to Everywhere," starring Robert Mirabal, will hosting screenings in Albuquerque and Taos this weekend. You can catch the film at 7 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave. NW. Tickets are $22 The film will screen at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Taos Center for the Arts, 145 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte in Taos. Tickets are $20, plus fees, at Get growing The Albuquerque Garden Center is holding a Gardening U class at noon Sunday, June 1. Participants 11 and under will learn to make "fairy gardens." The class is free but registration is required at The garden center is located at 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE. Chasing Amy Comedian Amy Sedaris is coming to The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 West San Francisco St., Santa Fe, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30; and the KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave. NW at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Tickets are $65-$85, plus fees, at for Santa Fe show; $50-$70, plus fees at 'Lover's Game' Music duo The War and Treaty will perform at the KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave. NW, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 2. Tickets are $35-$40 at 'Dancing through life' Defy gravity at the Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, for a free screening of "Wicked." Your trip to the Emerald City starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Come early for a Glinda and Elphaba costume contest. To reserve your space, visit What a waste! The city of Albuquerque is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Residents can dispose of up to 55 gallons of household hazardous waste. Visit for a list of approved items for drop off. The event will be held at Balloon Fiesta Park's East Lot/Marvin the Martian Lot at 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE. ---
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01-05-2025
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Cheese, sheep and the solar system: 7 events this week
May 1—April showers bring outside events in May. This week brings you birds, sheep, stars and sites. More of an indoors person? There are events for you too. Got an event we should know about? Reach out to features@ Cheese whizzes The New Mexico Cheese Guild is holding fundraiser screenings of "Holy Cow" at the Guild Cinema at noon on Sunday, May 4, and May 25. Tickets for the event are $10, plus fees, and moviegoers have the option of adding on a cheese tasting box for an additional $9.50, at The Guild is located at 3405 Central Ave. NE. You can also catch the film from May 9-May 15 at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. Visit for more info. Immersive history "The bomb," an immersive multimedia installation by Smriti Keshari and Eric Schlosser, is coming to the University of New Mexico's Zimmerman Library through May 30. The exhibit explores the history, technology and threat of nuclear weapons. The exhibit is free to attend. Bird's the word Coronado Historic Site manager Wendi Laws will lead a bird walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Eventgoers will get to experiment with tools to see how bird beaks determine their diet and create bird masks inspired by the site's feathered residents. The event is free for New Mexico residents and qualified individuals, and $7 for nonresidents at The Coronado Historic Site is located at 485 Kuaua Road, Bernalillo. Star powered The Albuquerque Astronomical Society and Rio Rancho Astronomical Society are joining forces to host an Astronomy Day event from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, May 3. The event will include solar observing, a special talk on "NASA Solar Missions" by Jim Greenhouse, space science director at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, and more. The Rainbow Park Observatory is located at 301 Southern Blvd. NE in Rio Rancho. Visit and for more information. The event is free. Fantastic fibers Bosque Redondo Memorial is hosting a Fiber Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild will be on hand for live demonstrations and hands-on activities using wool from the site's Navajo-Churro sheep flock. There will also be sheep shearing, ranger talks, workshops and more. Admission is $7 and free for qualified individuals at The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site is located at 3647 Billy the Kid Road, Fort Sumner. Walk to remember The 2025 Jane's Walk is set for this weekend, with departures planned for 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. This year's walking tours include the Fourth Ward Historic District, Huning Highlands, Raynolds Addition, Highlands, Nob Hill and Parkland Hills Addition. All walks are free and volunteer-led. Visit for more information. Lending a hand Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and Locker #505 are holding the 14th annual Recyclothes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Get a jump on spring-cleaning by bringing your gently used clothing. The event benefits Albuquerque students. The drive will also accept new underwear, new makeup kits, new hygienic products, and new and used toys. Learn more about Locker #505 at Hinkle Family Fun Center is located at 12901 Indian School Road NE (NW corner of parking lot). ---
