Category: Community Event
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A Gathering of Ancestors with Kenny Mann
Join author Kenny Mann to explore your relationship with your ancestors, with cultural perspectives, facilitated conversation, story sharing, and a session with an Ancestor Caller using sacred musical instruments to facilitate connection.
This event is limited to 40 participants, so REGISTER right away! Tickets are $45 ($25 for subscribers). Detailed location and instructions will be emailed after registration.
Feel free to bring an ancestral item or garb.
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Winrock Park Grand Opening
Grab a peek at Winrock’s new park, and enjoy music, vendors, yoga, a farmer’s market, and more free fun for the family!
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Office of African American Affairs Community Town Hall: Note venue change
Get your voice heard! What are your community’s needs? How can the NM Office of African American Affairs serve you? Register HERE.
NOTE VENUE CHANGE! This program, originally scheduled to be held in Rio Rancho, will now be hosted at AAPAC.
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National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims
In 2007, Congress designated September 25 as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The City of Albuquerque presents this opportunity to remember those lost to homicide, and honor their memories. This allows us to focus on the impact of murder on families and communities, and ways to support and serve survivors.
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Freedom 4th
Enjoy fireworks and family fun at the city’s annual July 4th celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park. Food and drink vendors, activities for kids, and an entertainment schedule headlined by Michael Ray round out the evening. Check out the city’s website for more details.
Skip the traffic! Bike in to the festivities and use the free Bike Valet, available from 3 to 10 p.m. Take the North Diversion Channel Trail to the northeast side of the Balloon Museum, then make your way down to Balloon Fiesta Park to find the valet. There’s no better way to get there!
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Heights Summerfest
Celebrate warm weather and outdoor fun at Albuquerque Summerfest! Free live music from 5 to 10 pm, including headliners The Original Wailers! Plus shopping at local businesses, local food trucks and drinks, and free kids’ activities.
Entertainment Schedule
5 p.m. –The NOMS (Rock Pop)
6 p.m. – Alex Maryol (Blues Rock)
7 p.m. – Red Light Cameras (Garage Pop)
8:30 p.m. – The Original WailersNational Headliner
The Original Wailers – continuing the legacy of Bob Marley & the Wailers
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ACLU Black Donor Network Launch
Honor Black philanthropists at the ACLU of NM Black Donors Network launch party and logo unveiling! If you identify as Black, we invite you to join the network and our monthly meetings.
If you would like to attend, become a member, or learn more, email Simone Crum-Muckle at scrum@aclu-nm.org.
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Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Honor those who gave their lives in service. The morning will feature a parade from Bullhead Park (1606 San Pedro SE) to the NM Veterans Memorial (100 Louisiana SE), followed by a musical program and ceremony at the Memorial.
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World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day was established by the UN as an occasion to build empathy for the hardships of refugees and to recognize their resilience. At the City of Albuquerque’s World Refugee Day, enjoy multicultural pavilions, resources, vendors, a naturalization ceremony, performances, music, art, activities, free food, and more!
Free parking at the Civic Plaza underground parking structure. Check out more information HERE.
