Amanda’s Picks: Weekend events happening across New Mexico
Hi, Amanda Mon here, and this weekend is filled with song, culture, and high flying adventures. Saturday in Rio Rancho, head over to Haines Park for their annual Juneteenth celebration, *** free event with live music, local vendors, food trucks, and more, *** great way to honor Juneteenth. Bring your family and friends to World Refugee Day at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Admission is free and everyone is invited to enjoy. Food, music, and dance from around the globe and celebrate stories that make our city beautiful. Head north to Balloons Over Angel Fire. Enjoy mass ascensions, tether balloon rides, and community activities. This free event is happening all weekend, *** summer balloon spectacular great for the whole family. New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus hosts their Existence is resistance concert, *** celebration of music, community, and the beautiful. Brave act of being unapologetically yourself. Performances in Santa Fe on Saturday and Albuquerque on Sunday, as well as discounted tickets for attendees 30 years younger. This show is *** great way to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month. It’s Father’s Day this Sunday, but before you fire up that grill, head over to Wind Rock Center in Albuquerque for pauses and Stripes fetching Futures event. This free family friendly Father’s Day event has ***. Adoption fair, community activities, as well as resources and supportive services for veterans and their families. Maybe *** new fur baby will find their forever home with your family. That’s it for my picks this week. Be sure to check out the new episode of Absolutely Amanda right now on KOAT.com, where I share ways to save your family money on summer fun. I’m Amanda Michaw. I’ll see you next week for more of my picks you just can’t miss.
Amanda’s Picks: Weekend events happening across New Mexico
Ananda Machon, local singer-songwriter and host of Absolutely Albuquerque on Very Local, has created a list of exciting events happening across New Mexico. Rio Rancho Juneteenth CelebrationLocation: Haynes Park in Rio RanchoTime: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/event/rio-rancho-juneteenth-celebration/64299/ World Refugee DayEnjoy international food, music and dance from around the world.Location: Albuquerque Convention CenterTime: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pmBalloons Over Angel FireThis annual event runs from June 19 through June 21Location: Angel Fire AirportTime: 6:30 am to 9:00 am (Mass Ascension)There will be live music on Friday and Saturday eveningA midnight carnival show will take place on FridayMore info: https://visitangelfirenm.com/balloons-over-angel-fire/ New Mexico Gay Men’s ChorusThe group will perform three concerts this weekend in Albuquerque and Santa FeAlbuquerque location: Hiland Theater (Friday and Sunday)Time: 7:30 pm Friday; 2 pm SundaySanta Fe location: Lensic TheaterTime: 7:30 pmTicket info: https://www.nmgmc.org/existence-is-resistance.html Paws and Stripes Fetching Futures EventGet dad a puppy from this free dog adoption fair. This event also includes community activities and supportive services for veterans and their families.Location: Winrock Town Center in AlbuquerqueTime: 11 am to 2 pm Sunday
Ananda Machon, local singer-songwriter and host of Absolutely Albuquerque on Very Local, has created a list of exciting events happening across New Mexico.
Rio Rancho Juneteenth Celebration
World Refugee Day
Enjoy international food, music and dance from around the world.
- Location: Albuquerque Convention Center
- Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Balloons Over Angel Fire
This annual event runs from June 19 through June 21
New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus
The group will perform three concerts this weekend in Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Paws and Stripes Fetching Futures Event
Get dad a puppy from this free dog adoption fair. This event also includes community activities and supportive services for veterans and their families.
- Location: Winrock Town Center in Albuquerque
- Time: 11 am to 2 pm Sunday
