New Mexico Kids! May June 2017

Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar
from station to station, exploring and
investigating activities related to magnetism.
Free, North Valley Library, 7704
2nd St NW, 897-8823,
abclibrary.org/northvalley.
14, Seasons of Growth Gardening
Class, 9-11am. In this hands-on session
discuss planting and transplanting, work
the soil, handle seedlings and explore
the Pueblo belief that it’s a blessing to be
able to grow food. Space is limited in
class but everyone can join for an hour
of volunteering from 11-noon; reservations:
bsandoval@indianpueblo.org. $5
suggested donation, Indian Pueblo Cultural
Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270,
indianpueblo.org.
16-17, Kids, Kows & More, 9am-2pm.
Children experience the world of agriculture
up close. Indian Village, Indoor
Horse Arena, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro
NE, 222-9700, exponm.com.
19-20, Aquarium Overnight, 6:30pm,
Fri-8am, Sat. Explore the Aquarium at
night, learning about ocean animals and
their nighttime behavior; visit the touchpool,
play a game, get crafty and watch a
marine movie during this sleep over;
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. $30, Aquarium - ABQ Bio Park, 2601
Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov.
20, Science, Technology, Engineering
(STEM) Exhibits and Actvities,
11am-3pm. Activities highlight the ways
we experience STEM. Local mascots and
an ABQ firetruck will make appearances;
all ages. Free, Tiquex Park, 1800 Mountain
NW, 224-8300, explora.us.
27, Plant Swap, 1-2:30pm. Bring extra
starts, cuttings and bulbs to share with
neighbors. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407
Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260,
abclibrary.org/juantabo.
Sports
30, NM Rush Soccer Club Tryouts,
5pm. NM Rush will host tryouts for its
competitive teams. Players born 2011-
2004 — boys and girls — are welcome.
Free, Balloon Fiesta Park, Balloon Fiesta
Pkwy NE, 998-7285, nmrush.com.
Stage
1, Todrick Hall presents Straight
Outta Oz, 7:30pm. This family-friendly
performance includes musical numbers,
innovative sets, sensational choreography,
costumes and social messages. VIP
tickets include a post show meet & greet,
photo op and autographed poster.
$32/$62 (VIP), ABQ Journal Theatre,
National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701
4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
2, End of Year Show, 6:30-8:30pm.
Impact will be performing their Disney
show with awards and presentations
afterwards. Free, South Broadway Cultural
Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 848-1320,
cabq.gov.
4-7, The Miracle Worker, 7:30pm,
Thu, Fri, Sat; 2pm Sun. This classic production
tells the story of Annie Sullivan
and her student, blind and mute, Helen
Keller; rated PG, not recommended for
children under 3. $14-$23, ABQ Little Theater,
224 San Pasqual SW, 242-4750,
albuquerquelittletheatre.org.
4-7, 12-14, Gilbert & Sullivan's The
Mikado, 2pm, Sun; 7:30pm, Thu, Fri, Sat.
Gilbert & Sullivan's beloved operetta.
$22/$19, The Adobe Theater, 9813 4th NW,
822-0849, adobetheater.org.
4-7, The Illusionists, Live From
Broadway, 7:30pm, Thu; 8pm, Fri; 2 &
8pm, Sat; 1 & 6:30pm, Sun. See the jawdropping
talents of illusionists. This nonstop
show is packed with thrilling and
sophisticated magic. $45-$80, Popejoy
Hall, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824,
popejoypresents.com.
6, Kids’ Variety Show, 1pm. For and
by kids of all ages and levels, these fun
and relaxed shows feature dance, music,
comedy and theater; adults must be
accompanied by a child. Free, Outpost
Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 268-
0044, outpostspace.org.
6, Silver's Secret, 6 & 7:30pm. As the
famous pirate Long John Silver lies on his
death bed, he sends his bumbling offspring
to find the hidden chest containing
his life’s treasure. This one-act
adventure includes mermaids, ghosts
and perils on the high seas. $8 door/$6
presale, Sandia Preparatory Black Box
Theater, 532 Osuna NE, 821-8055,
nmyoungactors.org, holdmyticket.com.
13, Give My Regards to Broadway, 2-
3:30pm. A celebration of music and
dance featuring the students of Academy
of Dance and Music performing Ballet,
Jazz, Musical Theater and Live Music.
$17/$20, South Broadway Cultural Center,
1025 Broadway SE, 848-1320, cabq.gov.
26-28, Mary Poppins, 7:30pm, Fri &
Sat; 2pm, Sun. In this musical, the jackof-all
trades, Bert, introduces viewers to
England in 1910 and the troubled Banks
family. The kids have sent many a nanny
packing before Mary Poppins arrives on
their doorstep; not recommended for
ages 3 and under. $15-$25, ABQ Little Theatre,
224 San Pasquale, SW,
abqlittletheatre.org.
Storytelling & Books
Ongoing, American Girl Book Club,
4:30pm, 4th Weds. For readers ages 6-11,
open to all American Girl fans; reading
and crafts. Free, Bookworks, 4022 Rio
Grande NW, 344-8139, bkwrks.com.
Ongoing, Bookworks Storytime,
10:30am, Thus. Theme changes every
week and usually integrates a snack,
craft or activity into story time. Free,
Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 344-
8139, bkwrks.com.
Ongoing, ¡Hora de Cuentos! Bilingual
Preschool Storytime, 10-11am,
2nd & 4th Thu. Parents or care giver must
remain with their child; ages 1-preschool.
Free, History and Literary Arts Building,
National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701
4th SW, 246-2261, nhccnm.org.
Ongoing, Read to the Dogs, 11am-1pm,
2nd Sat. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755
Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013,
riorancholibraries.org.
Ongoing, Stories in the Sky, Weds,
9:30, 11am. An aerial-themed story along
with arts & crafts, music & song; geared
toward ages up to 6 years. Free, Sky
Lounge, ABQ Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon
Museum NE, 686-6020,
balloonmuseum.com.
Ongoing, Storytime, 7pm, Fris. Join
Miss Haven for stories, activities and
snacks. Free, Barnes & Noble Westside,
3701-A Ellison NW, 792-4234, bn.com.
2 & 9, Jiggle and Jam, 10:30am. Songs
and movement activities to build motor
and social skills, increase a child’s independence
and enhance language ability;
ages up to 5. Free, Loma Colorado
Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-
5013, riorancholibraries.org.
Destiney, 9
3, 10, Storytime, 10:30am. Themed stories,
finger plays, rhymes, songs and
interactive activities while listening to
longer stories; ages 3-6. Free, Loma Colorado
Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR,
891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.
6, Free Comic Book Day, 10am-noon.
Two comics per person while supplies
last. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755
Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013 & Esther
Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree SE,
RR, 891-5012, riorancholibraries.org.
9, Pueblo Book Club - Storyteller, 2-
4pm & 6-8pm. Join fellow book-lovers in
a discussion of literature related to the
Pueblo experience. In May explore the
classic Storyteller by Leslie Marmon
Silko, who created the collection by
weaving together family photographs,
short stories and poetry influenced by
the storytelling tradition of her home,
the Pueblo of Laguna. Free, Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW,
843-7270, indianpueblo.org.
11, Baby Bumblebees, 10:30-11:30am.
Lap sit session featuring short stories
with bounce, tickle, rhyme and finger
plays followed by playtime; for ages
infant-24 with caregiver. Free, Loma Colorado
Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR,
891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.
13, Learn About Birds: A Talk and
Book Signing with Kristen Clark, 1-
2pm. Local author and photographer
Kristen Clark presents a talk on birding
in NM. Discover best practices for feeding
birds and understand the impact of
the Dog Head fire on displaced birds and
how you can help. Free, Juan Tabo
Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260,
abclibrary.org/juantabo.
16, Cheese, Peas, and Chocolate
Pudding, 11am-noon. Storyteller Dianne
Rossbach will present this children’s
story and others. Free, Los Griegos
Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020,
abclibrary.org/losgriegos.
17, Cheese, Peas, and Chocolate Pudding,
11am-noon. Storyteller Dianne
Rossbach will present this children’s
story and others. Free, North Valley
Library, 7704 2nd NW, 897-8823,
abclibrary.org/northvalley.
18, Cheese, Peas, and Chocolate
Pudding, 10:30-11:30am. Storyteller
Dianne Rossbach will present this children’s
story and others. Free, Lomas
Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-
6295, abclibrary.org/lomastramway.
Support Groups
Ongoing, Autism/Asperger Peer
Support Groups. Open to everyone on
the autism spectrum. Free, sign up at
grasp.org.
Ongoing, Breastfeeding Support
Group, 10am-noon, 4th Tue (except holiday
months). Los Griegos Community
Center, 1231 Candelaria NW,
breastfeedingnewmexico.org, Facebook
page: Mamas & Babies (Birth Network).
Ongoing, Children’s Grief Center of
NM. A safe place for families to share
their experiences as they grieve. Call for
info, 323-0478, childrensgrief.org.
Ongoing, Epilepsy Support Groups,
Group focuses on studies of epilepsy and
the brain, and discusses how to improve
their lives while living with epilepsy. Call
243-9119 or check website for details on
when and where groups are held.
epilepsysupportnm.org.
Ongoing, OCD Support Group, 5-
6:30pm, every other Tues. Kids and teens
can learn more about this misunderstood
diagnosis, and gain support and
information from others suffering with
OCD and related disorders. Free, NM
OCD Support, North Domingo Baca Multigenerational
Center, 7521 Carmel NE, 350-
1849, check Facebook for changes.
2, Supporting Grieving Students
Workshop with Jade Richardson
Bock, 6-8pm. The workshop will include
understanding how children grieve differently
from adults and learning to recognize
common pitfalls to which
bereaved youths are vulnerable and
exploring ideas to support bereaved parents
and care giver. Free, Simms Center
for the Performing Arts, ABQ Academy,
6400 Wyoming NE, 828-3200, aa.edu.
Just for Teens
Ongoing, After School Teen DIY, 3-
4pm, 3rd Weds. A different DIY activity
each time. Free, Loma Colorado Main
Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho,
891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.
Ongoing, Teen Advisory Group, 5-
6pm, 4th Weds. This is a chance for teens
to recommend books, magazines, audio
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