ABQ State of the City
The State of the City is an opportunity to reflect on the past year and hear about the work underway to keep Albuquerque moving forward. Gates open at 4:30; State of the City Address begins at 5:45. Plus it’s an evening of entertainment, hands-on activities, and celebration of our beautiful city. Bring the whole family to hear about how we’re working together to shape Albuquerque’s future.
Hearts in the Park
Celebrate Our Park! Plant for the Future! Join in Community! Food Forest Planting Free Food Community Fair Plants & Seeds Giveaway Open Mic Dance Party Live Music, Games, and Lots More!
Let’s Rebuild Avalon Park!
Sate Rep. Eleanor Chavez has designated $100,000 to begin improvements following our community audit! Join in to celebrate, share your ideas with the ABQ Parks Dept., access resources and have FUN with snacks, drinks, games, art, and more!
African American Advisory Board Meeting
The African American Advisory Board is a permanent body established by City Ordinance, O-26-11 to ensure the voices, experiences, and aspirations of Albuquerque’s Black community are integrated into the heart of the City’s government. The Board encourages broad community participation. Welcome to all who would like to learn more, share their perspectives, and engage in […]
Black Business Month Kickoff Mixer
Find networking, resources, and other opportunities at this business mixer hosted NM Office of African American Affairs. Celebrate Black entrepreneurs and build your relationships and resource base! Register here if attending.
New Tenant Celebration at 4th & Barelas!
Open House to celebrate the new tenants at 4th & Barelas—Buen Provecho, Planty Sweet, and La Tiendita de Barelas! Come and explore! Live music, raffles, and more!
Free Community Health Event
Everyone is welcome to this FREE health fair at Van Buren Middle School, 700 Louisiana Blvd SE. Screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and more! Plus sports physicals, immunizations, and vision & dental screenings. Prioritize your and your family’s health with these free services!
Monthly Online BIPOC Mental Health Support Group
Find community and mental health support at this monthly group led by a Black female Certified Peer Support Specialist. Insula Collective offers this group on a sliding scale, including a first-come, first-served free tier.
Beyond the Strong Black Woman
Are you tired of always being the strong one? What happens when that strength starts costing you rest, joy, softness, boundaries, and the ability to ask for support? This free virtual workshop is for Black women who want to start unpacking their roles and learning who they are beyond them. This is not about rejecting […]
HARAMBEE!
RSLA culminates in a celebratory performance every year: the Harambee, where students showcase the work they’ve created with their instructors. The students have input into the dance routine and script, and all the music is “meant to tell the story of their three-week journey.” Doors open at 11:00. Enjoy the fantastic performance and join us […]