Events for Fri 3/29 - Sun 3/31 (Easter Weekend)

** BOTH FRI 3/29 AND SAT 3/30 **

Tour of Chocolate: 5 course immersive dinner | Electric Playhouse, 2611 Corona Dr. NW | A Sweet Journey at The Electric Playhouse. Join us for a delightful Tour of Chocolate, an immersive fine dining experience infused with gourmet chocolate. Our executive chef has experimented with chocolate to create a 5-course dinner that will delight your senses. This experience introduces you to various ways chocolate can be used in savory dishes (tickets)

• Fri 6 PM

• Sat 5 PM

** Fri 3/29 **

Fri 9 AM - 4 PM | Black is Enough Symposium, Part II | Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors, 1635 University Blvd. NE | Let's come together for a reset / real talk / renaissance for black folks. Intentional space for black people to agree / disagree, grow, build for wellbeing, unity, and economic development. Interactive Panel · Healing Moments · Hambone Gathering · Timeless Treasures · DR. Lewis bake sale · BLACK NM Real Estate Paid Research Opportunity · child & youth programming (event is during the K-12 spring break). Ask us about gas money, food allergy accommodations, job excusal letters. FREE. Meals provided (register)

Fri 1 – 3 PM | Family Friendly Movie - Shaun the Sheep | CNM, Main Campus' Student Resource Center, Room 204, 835 Buena Vista Dr. SE | Come see one of the best animated films ever made in Shaun the Sheep! This event features free admission and snacks and all CNM Community members are welcome! (RSVP)

Fri 6 – 8 PM | Sip and Pour - A Fluid Art Experience | Lizard Tail Brewing Nob Hill, 3417 Central Ave. NE, Ste C | Do you love Sip and Paint nights but are looking for something new? Or are you intimidated by Paint and Sip events because you “can’t draw a stick figure”? Then this Paint and Sip event is especially for you BOTH! Fluid Art is specifically designed to unlock your creativity on an entirely new level with no experience required! $45 and includes everything you need to create 5 unique pieces of art PLUS a FREE drink! (tickets)

Fri 6 – 11 PM | 80's DANCE Night w/ DJ Fishbowl | Tractor Brewing Company - Westside, 5720 McMahon Blvd. NW | Come flashback to the 80's with us and DJ Fishbowl with the best dance hits from that era! Put on your most 80's gear and join us! All people in costume will get $1 off their beers! If you're a Tractor Coop Member, you'll get an extra $1 off!

Fri 7 PM | 80s VS 90s Party | Franks Famous Chicken&Waffles, 400 Washington St. SE | Come party with us as we celebrate the greatest era in hip-hop music the 80s and the 90s. There will be a drink specials costume contest for the best artist from the 80s or 90s. Hookah Bar specials, and the best music provided by Frank himself. $10 donation featuring the Famous Food Truck in the parking lot

Fri 7:30 PM | Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly | Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr. NE | Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. Through their voices and artistry, they proved that women can be at once beautiful and strong, vulnerable and powerful. Their success earned them each a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. In this loving tribute, soloist Miko Marks, CMT’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country,” and Nashville-based singer Kristina Train perform the hits of Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly with heart and soul (tickets)

Fri 8 PM – 1 AM | Hot Club Time Machine | Sister, 407 Central Ave NW | We're thrilled to announce a very special event: Playing our finest records for you as usual but this time we'll be joined by our friend Ignios and the fine people over at Vesta. They've been working on some exciting new technologies that have completely changed our perspective on what is possible with the power of music. P.S. Everything you've been told about the death of our home, this planet... Is a lie

Fri 8 PM – 1:30 AM | Frikitona: A Reggaeton Experience | Backstage at Revel, 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE | Get ready to ignite the dance floor at Frikitona, at Backstage at Revel, Albuquerque's premier nightlife venue. Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of reggaeton at the city's hottest monthly party dedicated to the rhythm that makes you move. This electrifying night will feature an incredible lineup of DJs, including the talented DJ Julio, DJ M. Martinez, and DJ Shatta, who will spin the latest and greatest reggaeton tracks, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that will keep you dancing until the early hours. The music kicks off at 8 pm, so make sure you arrive early to catch every beat and vibe. Secure your spot on the guest list by purchasing your tickets online. Please note that this is an 18+ event, ensuring an energetic crowd ready to embrace the reggaeton spirit. To streamline your entry, all tickets, including advance tickets and those at the door, must be purchased through our online ticketing platform. Grab yours today and guarantee your spot in the heart of the reggaeton experience

** Sat 3/30 **

Sat 8 AM – 2 PM | Run with Joy 5K and 1/2 Marathon | Canteen Brewhouse,2381 Aztec Rd. NE | Join us for our second annual Run with Joy 5K and 1/2 Marathon. This is a fun and flat course with a great after party! All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, burrito, drink and a great post race party on the patio with Brightsmith, local vendors, face painting and more! RJ Perez will be on the course for a little fun live music while you run. This is a great 1/2 marathon event with a signature unicorn theme and afterparty. Come dressed in your best unicorn attire! Who doesn't like a little glitter? This race is in honor of our late friends Lawrence Joy and Mike Thrall benefitting the Thrall family (register)

Sat 9 - 10 AM | Montgomery Park Clean Up | 5510 Ponderosa Ave NE | Albuquerque is worth the work to keep beautiful! Please join ABQ Clean Up Crew at the Montgomery Park litter clean up! Trash bags and gloves will be provided to you at the 9AM check-in; please meet me in the parking lot by the pool. I also have 4 extra litter pick up sticks to loan for the hour so be there early to grab yours! Please remind your family and friends not to litter!

Sat 9 AM – 12 PM | Dumpster & Donuts Event | 1400 Isleta Ct. NE, Rio Rancho | Spring Cleaning has arrived and I'll even haul it away for ya at my expense! Purge the garage, closets and sheds. Hunt for those broken things, things that are missing pieces, things you didn't know you had and don't really need, unusable things and things you just need to trash. Two dumpsters will be at the corner of Isleta Ct and Cochiti ready to accept your junk to haul off to the landfill. Once the dumpsters are full to capacity or 12 noon, whichever comes first, we'll shut it down for the day

Sat 10 AM | 24th Annual Eggstravaganza | Rotary Park Bernalillo | The Town of Bernalillo & First Assembly of God Church proudly present the 24th Annual Eggstravaganza. Hop on over to our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Join us for a day of family fun as kids search for Easter eggs throughout the park. Along with prizes, Fun Jumps, and even Bikes!

Sat 10 AM | Easter Egg Hunt | Hartnett Park, 6650 Rio Grande Blvd. NW | Join the Village of Los Ranchos as we celebrate Easter with an Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will start at 10 am sharp so arrive early. Remember to bring your basket. Parking will be available at Hartnett, the Barn, and Village Hall

Sat 10 AM – 12 PM | Easter Bash | Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio Dr. NE | Easter Egg hunt by age group, Crafts, Photo Booth, Prizes. Family Friendly, fun for the entire community - EVERYONE WELCOME!

Sat 10 AM – 7 PM | Hello Kitty Cafe Truck West | ABQ Uptown Village, 2241 Q St. NE | Hello Albuquerque! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to ABQ Uptown! Come say hello to us in the courtyard near California Pizza Kitchen and pick up some super cute treats & merch, while supplies last!

Sat 11 AM - 1 PM | Easter Egg Hunt | Cottonwood Mall, 10000 Coors Bypass NW | FREE EVENT! Ages 12 and under. Egg Hunt will be starting at the Easter Bunny Set (Located Lower Level near Dillard's) at 11am and ending at 1pm. All participants need to be registered and ready by 11am! Once registered, you will get your rule card for the egg hunt. Bring your own basket and keep an eye out for the Magic Eggs with a ticket to win a special prize! (click link for more info and ALL the rules)

Sat 11 AM – 1 PM | Family Egg Hunt | Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain Rd. NE | Welcome to the Family Egg Hunt event at Faith Lutheran Church! Get ready for a fun-filled day! Long-time local weather man Steve Stucker will give a brief message followed by inflatables, crafts, games, and Easter egg stations. Join us for a day of laughter, excitement, and egg-citement! Don't miss out on this FREE egg-stra special event!

Sat 11 AM – 2 PM | Party in the Park | Paradise Hills Park, 5801 Paradise Blvd. NW | Come party with Common Ground Church at Paradise Hills Park. Party in the Park is a community event. Enjoy music, food trucks, games, and an easter egg hunt for kids. Everyone is invited!

Sat 11:30 AM | Easter picnic and egg hunt in the park! | Loma del Rey Park, 9107 Orlando Pl NE | Hop on over for a neighborhood Easter picnic! Loma del Rey Neighborhood Association will provide surprise plastic eggs and kids activities, but we encourage families to bring additional eggs for the hunt. Egg hiding begins at 11:30am and the hunt starts promptly at 12pm. Please pack your own picnic, blankets, and chairs

Sat 12 PM | Easter Egg Hunt | Balloon Fiesta Park | A FREE EASTER EGG HUNT! Meet the Easter bunny, Fun outdoor games, Food and drinks, Raffles, Live DJ. Hosted Exclusively by A Heavenly Taste Cakery and Delectable Baking Co.

Sat 12 PM | Women's Festival | Rio Bravo Brewing, 1912 2nd St. NW | Rio Bravo is celebrating International Women's Month with our 2nd annual Women's Festival. Empowering women with special guest speakers from various organizations and raising money for both the Barrett Foundation and R*pe Crisis Center of Central New Mexico. Join us for women made Art, Music, Beer & more!

Sat 12 – 3 PM | Kids' Easter Party! | Post 99, 4500 Silver Ave SE | Bring your kids to enjoy games, food, fun and Easter baskets!

Sat 1 – 3 PM | Middle Rio Grande Valley Conservation Careers Fair | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd St. SW | Looking for a job or interested in learning about a career in conservation? Come to the refuge to meet professionals from around the region about opportunities!

Sat 1 – 3 PM | Paint Pour by The Paint Experience | The Groove Artspace, 301 Gold Ave SW | Get ready to experience a whole new way to paint! @ thepaintexperience is bringing Fluid Art to the Groove Artspace! I will guide you through 3 fool proof techniques that are sure to unlock the inner artist in everyone! Together we will create on a set of 4 coaster size tiles (which make the cutest gifts) and a 12” record, guaranteed to be an interest piece in your home! Plus all the paint you can possibly pour for only $50. No talent or experience required just bring clothes that can get messy and a sense of willingness to play in the paint! (tickets)

Sat 2 PM | Neela Peela New Mexico | Club Rio, 10215 Central Ave NW | INNI ENTERTAINMENTS is bringing Holi with all Bollywood, Bhangra and South Indian DJ Beats to the huge outdoor patio of Club Rio. Free organic Holi colors for all customers. Dress Code: pick any of your favorite white color attire. Dress to Impress. All ages are welcome. Kids below 12 free, and above same price. No Refunds. This is a public event. Our official photographer will take pictures

Tickets available at

• innientertainments.com

• https://neelapeelanewmexico.Eventbrite.com

• https://sulekha.com/neelapeelanewmexico

Sat 3 PM | Easter Egg Hunt & Neighborhood Social | Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd. NE | Gather with the neighborhood for this family event! Come for complimentary refreshments and registration. There will be music and activities for children. The Egg Hunt will start at 3:30pm. We thank the Nob Hill Neighborhood Association and Nob Hill Main Street for co-sponsoring this event

Sat 3 – 4 PM | Sips & Slices | Marble Brewing, 111 Marble Ave NW | Pizza & Beer... the perfect pairing! Members from our brewery team collaborated with Papa Cano’s Wood-Fired Pizza and came up with the tastiest beer & pizza pairing. For $25, enjoy a flight of 4 uniquely crafted pizza slices paired with four 7oz beers. 21+ ONLY (tickets)

Sat 4 PM | Easter Egg Hunt | Embudo Hills Park, 1200 Monte Verde Dr. | Four different age groups and lots of eggs! Sponsored by your Embudo Canyon and Vista Del Mundo Neighborhood Associations

Sat 6 PM | FightWorld 33 | Revel ABQ, 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE | Fight World MMA is the longest running MMA organization in what is widely considered the Mecca of mixed martial arts, Albuquerque! Dating back to 2004, Fightworld MMA has futured some of the most talented professional and amateur MMA fighters to ever come out of the Duke City and beyond. Fightworld MMA has an impressive list of not just the Southwest's favorite MMA fighters, but also includes some of the sports best known fighters, including UFC fighters Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means, Carlos "NBK" Condit, "The Angel of Death" Damacio Page, John Dodson, Thomas Schulte, Carlo Prater, Fabian Maldonado, and many other stars who have passed through the Fightworld MMA cage doors! Don't miss the 33rd installment of Fightworld MMA and your chance to see tomorrow's stars today! (tickets)

Sat 6:30 PM | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Flix Brewhouse, 3200 La Orilla Rd. NW | In 1969 Hollywood, the film follows actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth as they navigate the changing industry. Tarantino's unique twist reimagines history, blending nostalgia and his distinctive storytelling. Revisit Tarantino’s latest film which is already an instant classic (tickets)

Sat 7:30 PM | DRUM TAO | Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell Dr. NE | Audience-favorite DRUM TAO returns to Popejoy for another unforgettable performance. With a samurai heart and signature rock and roll aesthetic, these highly-trained musicians meld traditional Japanese drumming and martial arts mastery. Their stunning power and precision will rock you to your core (tickets)

Sat 8 PM | Apparition Goth Night | Historic El Rey Theater, 622 Central Ave SW | Apparition: Goth Night. DJ Ren + DJ Batboy + DJ Moonside. $10. 21+. Goth, darkwave, death rock, synthwave, goth rock, dark post punk, industrial and more

Sat 8 – 11 PM | Soul to Sound Deep House Night w/ JMX & Adrian Duran | Tractor Brewing - Wells Park, 1800 4th St. NW | We invite you to explore a night of deep techno groves & feel good house sounds to open our senses & bring us closer together

Sat 8:30 PM – 1 AM | SABOR Latin Night - Saturdays! | Bama's 1865, 6007 Osuna Rd. NE | DJ Gabriel Goza will be serving you the saucy Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue y Mas! Ample Parking, Safe Environment, Beautiful Venue, Good Food, Good Music, Good Vibes. 21+ / $10 cover. Salsa or Bachata lesson 9:00-9:45pm

Sat 9 PM | Emo Nite | Launchpad, 618 Central Ave | 21+. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation

** Sun 3/31 **

Sun 10 AM | Easter Egg Hunt | Noisy Water Winery, 301 Romero St. | The Easter bunny will be hiding 24 eggs in our tasting room. Hurry and find the eggs to score discounts storewide! Free event. Must be 21+ to participate

Sun 10 – 11 AM | Yoga & Tea | Lost Cultures Teabar, 1761 Bellamah Ave NW, Ste C | EVERY 2ND & LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. Mark your calendars for this regular YOGA & TEA gathering. It's a special space where you can release what no longer serves you and rejuvenate your soul. Join us for a truly enriching experience (tickets)

Sun 10:30 AM | Beauty And The Beast | Historic Lobo Theater, 3013 Central Ave NE | THE HISTORIC LOBO THEATER along with Albuquerque Film & Music Experience is excited to bring Beauty And The Beast back to the big screen! Showing Starts at 11:30 am | Tickets are ONLY $10 for General Admission | $25 Brunch and a Movie Ticket | $21 Brunch Only ticket

Sun 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Easter Brunch Buffet and Egg Hunt | Sheraton Uptown, 2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE | Gather with friends and family and enjoy a full Easter Brunch Buffet including all your favorite brunch foods, 2 Easter egg hunts for the littles and a visit from the Bunny itself! $55 per adult, $28 children 5-10 (plus tax & gratuity), children 0-4 complimentary with a paid adult. Live music, the Easter Bunny and 2 egg hunts at 11:30 & 1pm. Reservations required: 505-349-2520 (more info)

Sun 11 AM | Sunday Yoga w/ Sade Munirah | Collective Frequency, 204 Dartmouth Dr. NE | $11 at 11 am. Breath, sound, and yoga

Sun 11 AM | Easter Sunday Special | D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro, 901 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Ste B-100 | Experience Easter indulgence like never before with our exclusive Easter Sunday Special! Immerse yourself in the luxury of our succulent Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb, available in both half and full-rack options. Each tender cut is meticulously prepared and paired with a luxurious red wine demi-glace, elevating every bite to new heights of flavor. | Half Rack $45 Full Rack $55 | Call to reserve! (more info)

Sun 4:30 – 7:30 PM | 13th Annual Egg Hunt & BBQ | Dennis Chavez Park, 715 Kathryn Ave SE | Join us this Easter Sunday for an exciting egg hunt and barbecue event, now featuring a Fun Dog Show, Car Show, Money Eggs, Jumpers, Face Painting, Trade Section, Social media, marketing booth, prize giveaways ending with 3 Large Egg Hunt. Hunt 1 will start at 6pm for ages 1-5. Hunt 2 will start at 6:15-6:20 for ages 6-9. Hunt 3 will start immediately following hunt 2. We would like to end this year‘s event with a youth talent show! Anyone looking to participate can send in a video no longer than one minute long to Facebook messenger