Spotlight: Exhibit/208
Founded in 1999 by local artists Kim Arthun, Russell Hamilton, and Dwayne Maxwell, Exhibit/208 is a multi-use space at Broadway and Gold next to Thirsty Eye Brewing Company. Emphasizing local talent, the main gallery typically showcases the work of a singular artist, while the back gallery features a rotating collection. Exhibit/208 is currently open Fridays and Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. or by appointment. Until June 14, catch the show “Of a Feather,” featuring oil paintings by Albuquerque artist Claudia Baragiola. If you’ve been to the Albuquerque Botanic Garden in the last twenty years, you’ve probably seen her Mediterranean Conservatory mural, depicting a bounty of food and flowers laid out on a table overlooking a Tuscan landscape.
EXHIBIT/208
208 Broadway Blvd. SE
Albuquerque NM 87102
505-450-6884
Spotlight: ABQ ArtWalk
You might have heard of the monthly art crawls around the city, and perhaps you’ve even attended one, but did you know Albuquerque Artwalk is actually a full-blown, independent organization made up of local artists?
Emphasizing community, Albuquerque Artwalk partners with The DowntownABQ MainStreet Initiative, local businesses, and other entities to create lively, engaging, inspiring events concentrated in the downtown area that typically occur on the first Friday of every month. During the summer months, the art walks become even more fun with the help of warm weather—sample bites and sips, wander from gallery to gallery, peruse artisan market goods, and watch live paintings while learning more about the creatives who call Albuquerque home. Don’t miss the free mural tours!
The June Artwalk will occur on Friday, June 7, from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m.
Emphasizing community, Albuquerque Artwalk partners with The DowntownABQ MainStreet Initiative, local businesses, and other entities to create lively, engaging, inspiring events concentrated in the downtown area that typically occur on the first Friday of every month. During the summer months, the art walks become even more fun with the help of warm weather—sample bites and sips, wander from gallery to gallery, peruse artisan market goods, and watch live paintings while learning more about the creatives who call Albuquerque home. Don’t miss the free mural tours!
The June Artwalk will occur on Friday, June 7, from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m.
5 Things To Do in June
37th Annual Flamenco Festival
Feel your heart beat to the powerful, moving performances of acclaimed flamenco artists from around the world coming together once again in Albuquerque for the week of June 21 through June 29. Get more immersed by taking one or more classes in flamenco dance, guitar, singing, or appreciation. The festival also offers the Festival Juvenil youth flamenco camp for experienced dancers ages 10 to 15 in addition to the Flamenco Kids Camp (now in its twenty-fifth year!) for children ages 6 to 12. Go to the festival website for details, plus check out the website for the Albuquerque-based National Institute of Flamenco, which organizes and hosts the festival, for flamenco-related events happening throughout the year.
2024 Albuquerque Super Show
On Sunday, June 2, bikes, motorcycles, lowriders, and other vehicles tricked out and customized in every way imaginable will pack the Albuquerque Convention Center. See how car culture can truly be a form of art. Children under the age of 12 can attend for free. For even more fun, head to the Barelas neighborhood around 6 p.m. and look out for the after-show car cruise.ABQ Concert Band
The all-volunteer Albuquerque Concert Band begins its summer concert series on Wednesday, June 12 at the Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, with concerts happening every other Wednesday after that, ending on August 14. Performances are at 7 p.m. and are free!Interested in joining the band? Anyone over the age of 18 with high school-level proficiency in playing percussion or wind instruments can contact membership director Diantha Swoboda at 505-256-3823 to learn more.
Public Library Summer Reading Program
Starting on June 1 and lasting eight weeks, all 19 branch locations of the Albuquerque public library system will offer weekly prizes, special events, and more to encourage babies, adults, and everyone in between to spend more time with books this summer. In addition to reading-focused fun, libraries will also offer activities such as themed escape rooms, leatherworking classes, live music, and juggling. View a full list of special events, or contact your preferred branch location.Summerfest
Albuquerque Summerfest kicks off in the Heights at North Domingo Baca Park on Saturday, June 15, from 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Enjoy this free outdoor concert series with local food trucks; drinks from local distilleries, wineries, and breweries; free activities for kids; shopping; and more. The Wailers (as in, Bob Marley and The Wailers), will headline the concert at 8:30 p.m., with additional live music happening earlier in the evening from The NOMS, Alex Maryol, and Red Light Cameras.The Summerfest series will continue with Route 66 Summerfest on Saturday, July 20 in Nob Hill and the Westside Summerfest on Saturday, August 3 at Ventana Ranch Community Park. Find more info for all three Summerfest events on the CABQ website.
