friday 24 and saturday 25 | 5 pm
¡Globalquerque! New Mexico’s Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture. Three stages of world music entertainment featuring Susana Baca (Peru), Emeline Michel (Haiti), Simon Shaheen (Palestine), Inti-Illimani (Chile), Kenge Kenge (Kenya), Oreka Tx (Spain) and many more. Info: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. SW, 232-9868, www.globalquerque.com.
wednesday 8 | 11:30 am–1 pm
Concours du Soleil Public Show. The hottest car show of the year features 80 one-of-a kind collectable automobiles in a beautiful car lovers setting. Food and drinks available. Info: 6633 Guadalupe Trail NW, 883-6240, www.SeeHotCars.com. Tickets: $10; kids free.
saturday 25 | 5:30–8:30 pm
2010 Light The Night Walk at the Jewish Community Center. Become a Champion for Cures and enjoy food, fun, and entertainment. Info: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 4600-A Montgomery, Suite 201, 872-0141, www.lightthenight.org/nm; Janine Collins, Janine.collins@lls.org.
monday 20–sunday 26 |
Cupcakes for a Cause. During this week, hundreds of bakeries across the country are selling cupcakes and donating a portion of the proceeds to CancerCare for Kids. Funds raised support CancerCare’s free counseling and support services for any child who is affected by a cancer diagnosis—either their own or that of a family member. Info: Cake Fetish, 2665 Louisiana Blvd. NE, 883-0670; Montano Plaza 6200 Coors Road, 899-2425 www.cakefetish.com, www.cupcakesforacause.org, www.cancercare.org.
saturday 4 | 8 am–noon
Downtown Growers Market. Pick up fresh apples, beets, onions, potatoes, and more, while enjoying a fabulous time under the cottonwoods. The sounds of Los Primos will be playing, too. Info: held at Robinson Park, Carolyn Espe, growersmartet@downtownABQ.com, 243-2230x127.
saturday 4 | 10 am
Duke City Quest (Imagine the Amazing Race!) This is a chance for teams of two to motor their way on an adventure through the Duke City discovering historical, cultural and natural landmarks and attractions. Through secret clues, teams will complete challenging tasks both physical and mental, competing with the other teams as they progress through the race to the finish line. Location is undisclosed and teams are limited. Info: www.dukecityquest.com, 803-8978. Team Registration: $145.
saturday 4 | 9 am–5 pm
Rose Celebration. An exhibit presented by the Albuquerque Rose society. Enjoy the colorful and fragrant beautiful roses during this special show. Info: ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St. SW, 768-2000 or 311 locally, www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo. Tickets: included with regular admission.
saturday 25 | 9 am–3 pm
Beauty and the Breast. Enjoy a day filled with breast cancer information including: educational seminar, a health fair and a breast cancer expo featuring two national speakers. Judith Orloff MD and twelve physician experts will discuss breast cancer. Doctor Orloff is one of the finest psychiatrists of our time and author of the best seller, Emotional Freedom and Positive Energy. The Susan G. Komen for the cure luncheon will feature national speaker Marianne H. Alciati, Ph.D., and the Komen’s research and scientific affairs vice president. Info: Hard Rock Casino and Resort, 11000 Broadway SE, 559- 6216. Tickets: seminar, health fair, and expo, free; luncheon, $25.
friday 10–sunday 12 | various times
Mega Pet Adoption Extravaganza Event. Join Watermelon Mountain Ranch, animal shelters, and rescue groups from around the state for the greatest selection of loveable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens all up for adoption this weekend. Friday from noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: two PetSmart locations: Coors Bypass and Eubank & I-40, 771-0140, www.wmranch.org.
wednesday 8 | 11:30 am–1 pm
Silent Samaritan Luncheon with guest speaker Ali MacGraw, actress and philanthropist. Luncheon benefits the Samaritan Counseling Center and includes a silent auction with spectacular items. Info: Sheraton Uptown, www.samaritancc.com. Tickets: tables of 10, $400; individual, $40; sponsorships available.
