Community Calendar

High‑energy particle accelerators have fundamentally reshaped our understanding of matter and the universe. From the earliest “atom smashers” to today’s sophisticated machines capable of probing the smallest subatomic scales, accelerator technology has continuously expanded the boundaries of science and discovery.

We are now entering a transformative new era with the advent of compact laser‑powered accelerators (LPAs). By achieving accelerating field gradients up to 1,000 times greater than those of conventional technologies, LPAs dramatically reduce the size and cost of high‑energy accelerators. This breakthrough has the potential to democratize access to accelerator‑based science, opening the door to applications ranging from fundamental physics research to medicine, industry, and national security. In this talk, Dr. Milton will explore how laser‑powered accelerators work, why they represent a paradigm shift, and what their emergence means for the future of science and technology.

Event Details-Summer Hours

Friday, June 5, 2026 | Doors Open at 6:00 pm | Presentation at 6:30 pm

Location: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Admission: $12 per person

Requirement: Must be 21+ to attend. An adult must accompany younger guests.

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The NMSU Art Museum is excited to announce the opening of Mapping Spaces: Selections from the Lannan Art Collection at NMSU. This exhibition will showcase selections from the generous gift of 63 works of art from the Lannan Art Collection to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection in 2024. Mapping Spaces will open in the Contemporary Gallery on Thursday, June 11th, and run until September 5th, 2026.

After almost 65 years, with 27 of those spent in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lannan Foundation closed in 2024. As part of Lannan’s closure, the Foundation gifted its remaining collection of more than 1,600 objects to 55 institutions, including the NMSU Art Museum. By adding these pieces to the UAM’s collection, this gift deepens the significance of the works by placing them into an academic context, where teaching, research, and public engagement further activate each of them. The NMSU Permanent Art Collection continues to evolve and grow not only as a repository of contemporary art objects, but also as a living resource that invites ongoing dialogue about the role of artists in shaping how the NMSU and Las Cruces communities understand our dynamic border region.

Featuring artists such as Claudia Andujar, Subhankar Banerjee, Max Cole, Pard Morrison, Victoria Sambunaris, and James Turrell, Mapping Spaces brings together a dynamic range of artists whose works explore landscapes and the environment, documentary photography, abstraction, and traditional art historical references. Together, this exhibition features artists at the center of the UAM’s mission, emphasizing the importance of continued support for art, research, and community-engaged practices in cultivating a creative ecosystem across New Mexico.

Join us for the opening reception on June 11th from 4:30-6:30 PM. UAM is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, at 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003. Admission to all programming is free and open to the public. For more information and a detailed calendar with associated programs and dates please visit uam.nmsu.edu.

Garden Music - Levi Platero - Featuring New Mexican Urban Wildlife
Thursday, June 11
6-8:30 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
This summer, something new is growing at the Botanic Garden. The concerts you love are getting a vibrant upgrade with a reimagined Garden Music experience. Each event blooms with its own unique theme, spotlighting different gardens throughout the park. Stroll, explore, and enjoy specialty food, hands-on discovery stations, and the sounds of incredible local artists.
This Garden Music hosts a night dedicated to all things New Mexico with a performance by Nosotros. Taking the Festival Green stage at 7 pm, this 10-piece powerhouse blends Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz, and cumbia to create a sound that’s both innovative and unforgettable.
Visit discovery stations focused on wildlife from Albuquerque’s bosque including porcupines, coyotes, and beavers. Albuquerque lies within the Chihuahuan Desert—one of the most biodiverse arid regions in the world. Get batty about bats as you learn about one of the most unique animals that call New Mexico home.
Pack a picnic and head to the Botanic Garden for a memorable night of learning, dancing, and adventure.
For details on BioPark Concerts bands, specialty menu items, discovery stations, park & ride, and to get tickets visit: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/biopark-music

Jerusalem Demsas, journalist, author, and leading voice on housing policy, will explore how communities like Albuquerque can strengthen planning and zoning approaches to increase housing supply while balancing neighborhood character, equity, and long-term economic health. As Albuquerque continues to grapple with infill development, housing shortages, and growth along key corridors, she will share models of successful reform. She will also highlight the tradeoffs cities face when local process, preservation, and participation intersect with the need to build more housing. This session will offer insights into how Albuquerque can better respond to housing pressures and manage change. Demsas is currently Editor-in-Chief of The Argument and formerly a staff writer at The Atlantic.

The NMSU Art Museum is excited to announce the opening of Mapping Spaces: Selections from the Lannan Art Collection at NMSU. This exhibition will showcase selections from the generous gift of 63 works of art from the Lannan Art Collection to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection in 2024. Mapping Spaces will open in the Contemporary Gallery on Thursday, June 11th, and run until September 5th, 2026.

After almost 65 years, with 27 of those spent in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lannan Foundation closed in 2024. As part of Lannan’s closure, the Foundation gifted its remaining collection of more than 1,600 objects to 55 institutions, including the NMSU Art Museum. By adding these pieces to the UAM’s collection, this gift deepens the significance of the works by placing them into an academic context, where teaching, research, and public engagement further activate each of them. The NMSU Permanent Art Collection continues to evolve and grow not only as a repository of contemporary art objects, but also as a living resource that invites ongoing dialogue about the role of artists in shaping how the NMSU and Las Cruces communities understand our dynamic border region.

Featuring artists such as Claudia Andujar, Subhankar Banerjee, Max Cole, Pard Morrison, Victoria Sambunaris, and James Turrell, Mapping Spaces brings together a dynamic range of artists whose works explore landscapes and the environment, documentary photography, abstraction, and traditional art historical references. Together, this exhibition features artists at the center of the UAM’s mission, emphasizing the importance of continued support for art, research, and community-engaged practices in cultivating a creative ecosystem across New Mexico.

Join us for the opening reception on June 11th from 4:30-6:30 PM. UAM is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, at 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003. Admission to all programming is free and open to the public. For more information and a detailed calendar with associated programs and dates please visit uam.nmsu.edu.

The NMSU Art Museum is excited to announce the opening of Mapping Spaces: Selections from the Lannan Art Collection at NMSU. This exhibition will showcase selections from the generous gift of 63 works of art from the Lannan Art Collection to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection in 2024. Mapping Spaces will open in the Contemporary Gallery on Thursday, June 11th, and run until September 5th, 2026.

After almost 65 years, with 27 of those spent in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lannan Foundation closed in 2024. As part of Lannan’s closure, the Foundation gifted its remaining collection of more than 1,600 objects to 55 institutions, including the NMSU Art Museum. By adding these pieces to the UAM’s collection, this gift deepens the significance of the works by placing them into an academic context, where teaching, research, and public engagement further activate each of them. The NMSU Permanent Art Collection continues to evolve and grow not only as a repository of contemporary art objects, but also as a living resource that invites ongoing dialogue about the role of artists in shaping how the NMSU and Las Cruces communities understand our dynamic border region.

Featuring artists such as Claudia Andujar, Subhankar Banerjee, Max Cole, Pard Morrison, Victoria Sambunaris, and James Turrell, Mapping Spaces brings together a dynamic range of artists whose works explore landscapes and the environment, documentary photography, abstraction, and traditional art historical references. Together, this exhibition features artists at the center of the UAM’s mission, emphasizing the importance of continued support for art, research, and community-engaged practices in cultivating a creative ecosystem across New Mexico.

Join us for the opening reception on June 11th from 4:30-6:30 PM. UAM is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, at 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003. Admission to all programming is free and open to the public. For more information and a detailed calendar with associated programs and dates please visit uam.nmsu.edu.

Join us for Bold Futures' Family Pride on June 13, 2026, at Morningside Park, as we celebrate 15 years of community with a vibrant quinceañera-style celebration! 💃🏽✨

For the last fifteen years, Bold Futures has created a space where families can come together in joy, love, and community. We are deeply grateful to our partners who have helped bring this celebration to life for our community.

This family-friendly and substance-free event is all about joy, culture, and connection.

Hope to see you there!

Foxy Festival is a community celebration of arts, music, wellness, and culture at the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards. The event features live performances, local vendors, healing practitioners, food trucks, family activities, and programming that highlights New Mexico creativity and community pride.

Come check out the Southwest’s biggest and baddest true street car drag race.

On 3 Dyno & Performance presents, 2025 All Out Call Out!
The Southwest’s largest “true” streetcar drag racing event! There is a class for everyone. From 14 second slowpokes to the 7-8 second Let it Eat guys.

You don’t want to miss this event, as the fastest street cars from the Southwest come out to battle for the title in a single-elimination call-out-style race.
LIMITED TICKET SALES, AND IT WILL SELL OUT! NO GATE SALES!

$70 for racers (includes track fee)
$25 for spectators (Purchase at On 3 Performance and Yearwood )
$30 for online spectator tickets
Kids 10 and under FREE

Heights Summerfest
Saturday, June 13, 2026
5-10 p.m.
North Domingo Baca Park
7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
More Info: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/things-to-do/annual-events/summerfest/heights-summerfest

Celebrate warm weather and outdoor fun at the first Albuquerque Summerfest of 2026—a free community event you won’t want to miss! Enjoy browsing handmade goods in The Shops, savor freshly made cuisine from local food trucks in the Food Court, and cool off with local libations in The Cantina. There’s something for everyone, with free kids’ activities and live performances from local bands Abbaquerque, Keeping Up With the Joneses, and The Fabulous Martini Tones. Then, stick around for an electrifying headlining set by Doctor Nativo, bringing the vibrant rhythms of Central America to life with a dynamic blend of reggae, cumbia, and hip-hop. It’s the perfect soundtrack for dancing the evening away under the summer sky!
Contact:
eventvendors@cabq.gov
(505) 768-3556