Upcoming events
JACL PRESENTS: Brushed Between Worlds | Inaugural Art Exhibition
Brushed Between Worlds – A Dual Exhibition Bridging East & West
Albuquerque, NM – The Japanese Cultural Center of NM proudly presents Brushed Between Worlds, a collaborative inaugural art exhibition featuring the evocative works of Junko Nakao and C. Hitoshi Nakagawa. Running from June 28 through July 25, 2025, this exhibition offers a moving exploration of identity, heritage, and artistic fusion.
Born in Hiroshima and inspired by her travels, Junko Nakao captures the expressive beauty of nature and architecture, blending expressionism and realism with vibrant emotion. C. Hitoshi Nakagawa, a third-generation Japanese artist raised in Hawaii, uses sumi-e, watercolor, and acrylic to merge traditional Japanese techniques with modern expression. Together, their works form a visual bridge across cultures and continents.
The show opens with a Meet-the-Artists Reception on June 28th from 4–7 PM, where guests are invited to experience the art and hear directly from the creators, enjoy refreshments and learn more about Japanese traditions including Taiko and Shamisen.
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit nmjacl.org or follow @NMJACL on social media.
Business Connections: San Pedro Summer & Fair Readiness
As temperatures rise and Fair season approaches, it’s time to get San Pedro Fair-Ready.
Join us for our Q2 Business Connections Meeting as we focus on preparing the corridor for summer and the New Mexico State Fair (Sept 4–14)—our biggest opportunity of the year to attract visitors, showcase local businesses, and strengthen our community brand.
What to Expect
Corridor Updates – Hear the latest from RSPP and local partners
Case Study Spotlight – A local business owner shares real-world Fair-season success
The “Fair Ready” Corridor Challenge – Learn how to boost your curb appeal (with support!)
Resources & Tools – Get flyers, digital promo kits, and shared branding
Networking & Collaboration – Find ways to partner with fellow businesses this summer
Showcase Your Fair Prep!
Are you doing something creative to get ready for the Fair? Have a success story to share from a past year? We’re looking for one local business owner to present a short case study.
Interested? Email us by May 30 to apply.
Workshop: Small Business Grants
Interested in non-dilutive grant funding for your Main Street business? Well, this workshop is for you! Learn all about the grants the are available for Main Street businesses in Albuquerque. Learn about finding applicable grants and successfully completing grant applications. Hear from experts and grant providers.
Fair West Albuquerque NeighborWoods Tree Planting
This tree planting is organized by Tree New Mexico (TNM) in Albuquerque in the Fair West neighborhood on April 26, 2025. Volunteers plant trees with trained Team Leaders who will provide instructions, tools, and maps to the tree planting locations. TNM will give you everything you need to plant trees at the designated location. You will find pre-dug holes, trees, mulch, a hose, and water on site. TNM will also show you how to plant the trees properly.
Please bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and wear closed toe shoes. Please wear your green TNM T-shirt if you have one. We will have some at the Welcome Table, while supplies last.
AAPAC Presents: Swan Lake
SWAN LAKE
APRIL 13, 2025
5:00PM
Grand Kyiv Ballet is a Ukrainian ballet company that performs classical and neoclassical works on the main stages around the world.
ADMISSION:
$49-$59
Q1 Business Connections Meeting
This quarter, we’re bringing together state legislators who represent the San Pedro Dr. Main Street corridor to provide key updates on the latest activity from this year's regular New Mexico legislative session—insights that directly impact our local business community.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 26
📍 Location: TBD
🍽 Food Served: 5:30 PM
💬 Meeting Begins: 6:00 PM
This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from your elected officials, ask questions, and connect with fellow business owners and community stakeholders. Stay tuned for more details, including the final location!
We hope to see you there! Kindly, RSVP:
MasterWorks of New Mexico Presents: 27th Annual Fine Arts Show
Featuring New Mexico Artists Exclusively
Friday, March 21 - Sunday, April 13, 2025
Open to the Public
Tuesdays - Sundays, 10am-5pm
Closed Mondays & Easter
Join Us for the Grand Opening Celebration of Art & Awards Reception:
Friday, March 21, 5-8pm, Awards 7pm
Councilor Fiebelkorn Presents: Councilor Connect
This month’s meeting will focus on Immigrant Rights and Protections
With special guests:
Beatriz Valencia
Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Liaison
Rachel LaZar
Executive Director of El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos
This month, Councilor Fiebelkorn will discuss the rights and protections currently in place for our immigrant families and neighbors.
To view last month’s Councilor Connect where Councilor Fiebelkorn discussed the Job Mentor Program with Rachel Droste Gwinn, Community Outreach Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque, please click here.
https://cabq.zoom.us/j/83335572989
Meeting ID: 833 3557 2989
Business/Property Owner Meeting Re: Proposed State Fair Redevelopment
You’re invited to provide input!
Please join the Revitalize San Pedro Partnership for a meeting to discuss the proposed redevelopment of Expo New Mexico.
Recieve updates, provide input, ask questions. Imagine the future.
Guest speaker: Former Mayor Marty Chavez
📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 African American Performing Arts Center
310 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Agenda
5:30-6:00 PM – Arrival/Sign-in
6:00 PM – Welcome & Introductions
– Guest Speaker, Former Mayor Martin J. Chavez
– Town Hall/Question & Answer
– Next Steps & Closing Remarks
7:30 PM – Networking & Community Connections
BernCo Commissioner Barboa Presents: Community Information Meeting On Proposed Changes at the State Fairgrounds
Join us to learn more about the proposed State Fair TIDD and potential updates to the State Fairgrounds. Representatives from Bernalillo County and the State of New Mexico will be in attendance to give information on the process and answer your questions.
Wednesday, February 26th
5:30-7:00pm
African American Pavilion
300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque NM 87108
AAPAC Presents: Love and Luther
In celebration of Black History Month and the holiday of romance, AAMCCNM and AAPAC are proud to present:
"LOVE AND LUTHER" Join us for a special event honoring the late, great Luther Vandross. This tribute event will showcase his legacy and influence music and culture for generations. The event will feature an incredible lineup of Albuquerque's finest local artists, including Josef Scott, Artha Meadors, Dee Brown, Paul Palmer, Catherine Powdrell, T.J. Emerick, Brittany Brown, and Lowell Burton. This diverse group of talented musicians promises a memorable performance filled with powerful music, soulful melodies, and a heartfelt tribute to Vandross.
Navigating Immigration Challenges for Businesses
Join the Small Business Office and Office of Equity and Inclusion for a free webinar. Experts will discuss immigration policies, worker and tenant rights, and best practices for business owners.
No registration is required. A recording and resources will be available online after the event. Click the button below to join the webinar.
What: Navigating Immigration Challenges for Business Owners
When: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Where: Zoom
Façade Squad: Organizational Meeting
Join us for a walk and talk to explore opportunities to improve facades along the San Pedro Mainstreet corridor. New Mexico Mainstreet Revitalization Specialist Will Powell will lead the walk and talk.
Meet at the Cal Linn building at 1:00 pm. (Map below)
RSVP (not required, but encouraged), below:
Will Powell: A New Mexico native from La Luz, Powell has spent more than a decade working in architecture firms and preservation agencies within the US and Europe. After receiving his BA in Architecture from the University of Washington, he returned to New Mexico to pursue an MA in Architecture from the University of New Mexico. His professional experience includes new construction, infill, retail and commercial development, preservation of historic buildings and cultural assets, and business design improvements. Powell offers technical assistance in volunteer coordination for economic and design initiatives within underserved communities around the state. Code compliance, grant administration, pedestrian and public space improvements, community charrettes, and infill design are integral aspects of his community development work.
Grand Re-Opening and Rededication of the Southeast Area Command Substation
Please join us on January 31, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm for the Grand Re-Opening and Rededication of the Southeast Area Command Substation (800 Louisiana SE) in honor of Officer Phil Chacon. We hope that you are able to attend and meet our esteemed dignitaries, command staff and Officer Chacon’s family, in remembrance of his sacrifice and celebration of the new substation in his honor.
Councilor Rogers Delivers the State of the District 6 Address
Join us at the International District Library to hear the State of District from District 6 Councilor Nichole L. Rogers
Councilor Nichole Rogers warmly invites you to join us for her 1st State of the District Address, a milestone moment in her service to our community. Together, we will reflect on a year of accomplishments, celebrate the power of collective action, and chart the path ahead.
Business Connections & Year-End Celebration
Join us as we celebrate another fantastic year and make meaningful business connections at our Business Connections & Year-End Celebration! This festive event is free and open to all community members, business owners, and partners.
What to Expect:
🎉 Networking Opportunities: Connect with local business leaders, elected officials, and community partners.
🍴 Complimentary Food: Enjoy delicious bites from Christy Mae’s
🍹 Cash Bar: Operated by the Navajo Elks.
🎁 Door Prizes: Fun giveaways to thank you for being part of our community.
Please RSVP:
Shop Small @ San Pedro
Join us for Shop Small @ San Pedro, a vibrant community event celebrating the incredible small businesses that make the San Pedro Corridor special! In partnership with the American Express Shop Small initiative, we’re inviting you to explore, shop, and connect with the local entrepreneurs who bring creativity, character, and charm to our neighborhood.