Cultivating Wakandan Resilience: Afrofuturism & Gardening
Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture for an exciting webinar exploring the connection between Afrofuturism and gardening. Get a fresh perspective on resilience and African American gardening – as well as have some fun with Wakandan botany trivia! Register HERE for connection information.
First Annual B L O O M Fiesta
Join us for FUN at NMBLC’s first annual BLOOM fiesta! Outside the building, we’ll have carnival fun for the kid in all of us – cotton candy, a bouncy house, tie-dye, a videogame bus, silent disco, and lots more! The fun continues inside: eat finger food, meet the acting superintendent of APS, learn about the […]
NMBLC Open House and Building Dedication
This house is your house! RSVP HERE for an open house and celebration of our updated digs. We want to see you there! We are so proud and excited to share them with you. Join us to celebrate all that we (all of us, including you!) are becoming. There’ll be finger food and cake, a […]
Black Business Summit: Advancing Economic Freedom
Hear directly from community members about their individual business journeys – from incubators, to contracting, to doing business globally. Learn about the Corporate Transparency Act, business formation considerations for entrepreneurs, and more. There will be breaks to check out the Juneteenth action next door at Civic Plaza! See the full agenda and RSVP for […]
Albuquerque Turkish Festival
Check out the Albuquerque Turkish Food & Culture Fair! Exquisite samples of Turkish-Mediterranean Cuisine (Doner Gyro Kebab, Baklava, Turkish Coffee and more), plus cultural exhibits, whirling dervish, children’s area, arts & crafts and more! Admission is FREE to this outdoor event and all are welcome!
Dia de los Niños: Fun and Stories with Sarah Malone
Celebrate Dia de los Niños with bilingual storyteller Sarah Malone. Plus, all kids who visit an ABQ library between April 24 and 30 receive a free book (while supplies last)!
Make a Día de los Niños Luminaria
Celebrate Children’s Day (and Book Day) by making your own luminaria to take home! Supplies will be provided. Plus, kids get a free book (while supplies last) when they visit an ABQ library between now and April 30!
Van Buren Middle School Multicultural Family Night
Gather in Van Buren’s garden open space for a night of family fun! Celebrate diversity, culture, and community with food, haircuts, performances, photobooth, model car competition – and more! Don’t miss it!
ABQ International Festival
Come celebrate the International District at the Albuquerque International Festival! This free block party, organized by International District residents, will feature live music, food trucks, a kid’s play area, and shopping with local vendors. Don’t miss the party!
Caribbean Celebration
In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, head outside for a thrilling Caribbean Celebration at Manzano Mesa Park. Entertainment includes DJ La Ruda, Vibestrong, Elovated Roots, Boomroots Collective, and DJ Ernesto – PLUS cuisine, clothing, drinks, and more! Check it out HERE!