They're finally open again, yay!…read more I'm a firm believer that art should be accessible and it's awesome that places like 516 exist. Today I went with a friend to first Friday and this is the first time 516 has been open during the event for quite awhile. They had a great exhibit focused on Haitian and francophone Caribbean art. Again, it's free art open to the community so I'm just thankful that it exists. Even if a specific exhibit isn't your exact preference, it's always worth going back.

They are advertised as open. However I drove 20 minutes and paid parking for it to be closed. Very…read moredisappointed for the false advertisement

Years ago, I had a friend who had this event on her priority list. This is a thrilling annual…read moreevent and, if you can survive the truly hellish attempts at parking, I think this is a must-see spectacle. It's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade but with fire and the most chaotic up-close experience possible. I don't know it all seems to work without mayhem but it does. It's a viscerally invigorating time. If you arrive asleep, you will leave astounded by the blazing profusion of colors and flames and quiet ascension of balloons reaching into the sky. In other words, unlike that famous parade, you are in the mix and a part of it all. It's a whirlwind of the human spirit. The morning session is the ascent of the balloons. The silent takeoffs into the blue sky are like bubbles in boiling water and so serenely soothing to watch. The evening session are the balloons posing brightly at ground level all lit up from inside by the flames that keep them inflated. They are gigantic night lights adorning the large field. The fiesta has a large contingent of food stalls from the proverbial funnel cakes to Japanese ramen. There are souvenirs for sale and music to be heard. Families make this an annual tradition and I understand. People visit from around the world. My friend and I lost touch too long ago but I hope she made it here. She would have loved it.

This event has been on my travel bucket list for years, and we finally made it happen in 2025! We…read morewere incredibly lucky with the weather since our visit was short, from late Thursday night to Sunday. We dedicated Friday morning to the Balloon Fiesta, and aside from the drone show being canceled, everything went perfectly. Getting there was easy using the Park & Ride from Coronado Mall. You do have to wake up early since the buses start running at 4 a.m., and we arrived about 25 minutes later. Once there, we found plenty of carnival and fair-style food. Some highlights were the green chili cheese curds, Frito pie, and an Indian food vendor serving delicious chicken marsala burritos. We walked around while waiting for Dawn Patrol, and by 7 a.m., the sky was alive with color. The first to launch were the Rainbow Riders which are massive balloons carrying over 20 passengers each. Soon after, the sky filled with hundreds of vibrant balloons, including the fun "special shapes" from the rodeo lineup. Everywhere we looked, there was something new to admire, there are over 500 balloons in total! We also learned about Albuquerque's unique wind pattern known as the Albuquerque Box, which allows pilots to take off, fly south, and then, by changing altitude, catch a return wind that brings them back to the launch site. It's the only place in the world where this phenomenon happens, making it ideal for hot air ballooning. Seeing the Balloon Fiesta in person was absolutely magical, it is a breathtaking experience that everyone should witness at least once.

I went to Taj in there Theatre, a nice venue. I've also enjoyed the library and went to get seeds…read morefrom there. I'll definitely be back.

This is a wonderful community center with a great library and art gallery. The gallery is often…read morechanging with different exhibits throughout the year. There is also a theater for plays/performances with a large audience area. I believe there is also a multipurpose room for classes and other community events. This is really a great asset for the community of Albuquerque!

Great art and a great frame shop. I often conclude that the Weems Gallery has the best art work…read morerepresenting New Mexico artist.

I recently purchased two pieces of fine-art paintings on canvas. I saw the pieces online and knew…read morewhat I was looking for when I walked into the Weems gallery on Wyoming for the first time. I looked around for a few minutes and found my pieces. The price was right as they were on sale. So, I purchased them. I was happy to own these beautiful works of art, but my experience with the woman who condescended me left a bad taste in my experience there. She treated me with no more respect than as though I were an ignorant gorilla seeking to purchase something that was above my unrefined, know-nothing inabilities. All I wanted to do was make my purchase and leave quickly, as her contempt towards me for my not having a doctorate in contemporary fine art was palpable. To the very end, she disregarded my concern about wrapping the one-thousand-fourteen-hundred-dollar paintings, dismissing my inquiry because they were sale items. I will never walk into a Weems Gallery again: Precisely because of her.

Safe place for your family to enjoy the day lot of activities for the kids close to downtown if you…read morewant to get a bite to eat

There's something about a small, intimate space devoted to live theater…read more Aux Dog Theatre has this in spades as they offer up great productions with some of the best actors in the region in a no-nonsense, straight-forward venue that doesn't distract from the actors. The reception area is large and welcoming and perfect for before and after show gatherings. They offer up their wall space here to local artists. Concessions has a nice mix of treats. The overall space is clean and welcoming. I especially love when they produce avant-garde and off-beat, cerebral plays as opposed to relying on the tried-and-true automatic crowd pleasers. Even when they do fall back onto the popular shows, you know it will be excellent. This is a venue and troupe to support.

I came here to watch a play here and wasn't to satisfied with their service, and the stage setup…read more They have this really bright exit sign that faces the audience that is really distracting. I realize why it is there but I wonder if they could move it a little bit lower so it's not right on the same plane as the stage. Also, there is only one way in and out of the seating, so if there isn't an intermission during the production, you are viewing be sure to go before it starts. Or else you will interrupt the show and possibly smash your neighbors feet. Not sure if I am going to come back here, I guess it depends on the performance.

Quaint and Humble this little spot is precious and the art displayed is off the hook. I'd buy them…read moreall if I could. Applause to all the artists and owner for recognizing our local talent and providing a spot for them to consign their work. Love love love the little outside fair area on Saturdays. Bravo. Check it out. It is absolutely inspiring.

The OT Circus quick response to the pandemic by offering Facebook online auctions regularly was a…read moretrue gift. I have supported and met some amazing artists! They are very community minded and provide zoom workshops and events also. We are so lucky as a city to have this wonderful organization in our midst!

What an exciting, educational, and stimulating event! Great for family fun, solo date, or date…read morenight! The reception was a nice welcome to their opening night VIP Yelp Elite event. I was impressed with the door service and professional presence throughout the exhibit. The hors d'oeuvres were very delicious and the servers were very polite and friendly. I really was impressed to see the reception with food and drinks at the beginning and the end of the experience! Wow! The size of the event and the walk they were very well thought out and orchestrated. I really enjoyed this experience and plan to go back again with friends and family.

I remember my college days sitting in art history learning about this amazing artist. Since the…read morefirst time I laid eyes on his work I loved it. My favorite piece of his being the starry night. This guy had so many interesting amazing pieces. It's almost heartbreaking he never got the recognition he deserved while he was still alive. As I walked through the beginning there were different quotes from his letters and information about him. I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with joy and sadness. You can tell he never knew the magnitude he brought to the world with his art. This experience was much more immersive that I'd anticipated. Seeing his art come alive in the room was amazing and overwhelmingly beautiful. When Starry Night made its appearance I was left in aw. My jaw dropped and my heart jumped for joy. I am eternally grateful to have been apart of this experience. Thank you Yelp and the Beyond Van Gogh coordinator for giving me one of the best experiences. I highly recommend this show for all art enthusiasts! The designers who pieced this show together did a fantastic job!