Upcoming events
Route 66 Caravan & Big Texan Steak Challenge
Route 66 Centennial Caravan
Albuquerque Stop — June 12, 2026
The Mother Road comes home. Albuquerque is one of 20 cities on the national Route 66 Centennial Caravan route — and we're throwing a party worthy of the occasion.
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Thursday, June 12, 2026
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Public program begins at 5:00 PM
Please arrive between 4:30 and 5:00pm
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Cal Linn Condominium Building — 6320 Linn Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM
A Historic Location for a Historic Moment
The Cal Linn Condominium Building sits at 6320 Linn Ave. NE, just north of Central Avenue — the original Route 66 alignment through Albuquerque. This is where San Pedro's past and future meet.
The building is historic in its own right: it's the site where the Altair 8800 personal computer was developed — the machine that brought a young Bill Gates and Paul Allen to Albuquerque in 1975, leading to the founding of Microsoft on this very corridor. Route 66 was always about economic reinvention. The San Pedro corridor still is.
Address: 6320 Linn Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Parking: Free public parking available on-site and in surrounding lots along Linn Ave. NE
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Free and open to the public
About the Event
The Route 66 Centennial Caravan is a 20-day national activation organized by Main Street America and the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, traveling the entire length of the Mother Road — from Santa Monica, California to Chicago, Illinois — in celebration of Route 66's 100th anniversary.
Albuquerque is a featured stop, and Revitalize San Pedro Partnership is bringing the Caravan to the heart of our corridor: the Cal Linn Building on Linn Ave. NE — steps from Central Avenue, the historic alignment of Route 66 itself.
Join us for a free community evening featuring live entertainment, local food, a classic car showcase, a small business showcase, and one unforgettable broadcast moment: the Big Texan's legendary 72 oz. Steak Challenge, livestreamed to a national audience.
What's Happening
🥩 The Big Texan 72 oz. Steak Challenge The Big Texan Steak Ranch of Amarillo — home of the world-famous 72 oz. steak challenge — is bringing their challenge rig to every stop on the Caravan. Five local competitors will take the stage: one individual challenger and a team of four drawn from community partners and local leaders. The challenge is livestreamed and media-covered, putting Albuquerque in front of a national audience.
🎵 Live Music & Entertainment Local performers set the soundtrack for the evening on a full stage setup in the Cal Linn parking lot.
🚗 Classic Car Show Caravan vehicles and locally-owned classics will be on display throughout the event — a rolling tribute to the road that built the American West.
🛍️ Main Street Business Showcase Local vendors and Albuquerque-area Main Street businesses will have booths on-site. Come shop, meet your neighbors, and see what's growing along the corridor.
🌮 Food Trucks Multiple food trucks will be on-site serving food and drinks throughout the evening.
Brought to You By
This event is organized locally by Revitalize San Pedro Partnership, in partnership with:
Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership & Main Street America — National Centennial Caravan organizer
Cal Linn Condominium Association — Venue host
Big Texan Steak Ranch (Amarillo, TX) — 72 oz. Steak Challenge
Go Route 66 / Gray Media — National media and broadcast coverage
Albuquerque-area Main Street districts and community organizations are participating throughout.
Join Us on June 12
This is a free, family-friendly community event. No tickets required — just show up.
📍 Cal Linn Building — 6320 Linn Ave. NE, Albuquerque 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Book Talk & Signing: Like Friends, Like Foes
Book Talk & Signing: Like Friends, Like FoesSaturday, April 25, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 p.m. Japanese American Citizens League Cultural Center 1501 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque
The JACL Cultural Center — right here on the San Pedro corridor — hosts a free public book talk and signing with historian Dr. Andrew B. Russell, author of Like Friends, Like Foes: Japanese Americans and Nevada Through World War II (University of Nevada Press, 2026).
Dr. Russell will present a 30-minute illustrated talk comparing the wartime experiences of Japanese Americans in Nevada and New Mexico, followed by a Q&A and in-person book signing. The event marks the launch of his national book tour.
Hardcover copies are available for purchase at $39.95. For every book sold to a current or new JACL member that day, Dr. Russell will donate $10 to the JACL Cultural Center.
Light refreshments provided. Free and open to the public.
Please RSVP to Esther Churchwell at: echurch64@gmail.com
Public Safety Town Hall for San Pedro Main Street Businesses
Safety is the foundation.
Let's build it together.
The San Pedro Main Street corridor is gaining real momentum. A national accreditation. $1.9 million secured for streetscape improvements. New businesses opening and longtime owners reinvesting. That progress is real — and it belongs to you!
But we also know what you navigate every day. We know that the corridor won’t reach its full potential until customers, tenants, and employees feel safe being here. Public safety isn't separate from economic development on this corridor — it's the foundation of it.
Revitalize San Pedro Partnership is convening this town hall because solutions to public safety on a commercial corridor don't come from any single agency. They come from the people who are here every day — business owners, property owners, and community members working alongside city and public safety partners. We've done this before. The Alley Town Hall produced the corridor cleanup program and the Mural Loop Trail — concrete outcomes that came from a room full of people who decided what they were willing to own. This is the same model, focused on public safety.
Confirmed panelists include: Interim APD Chief Cecily Barker, ACS Director Jodie Esquibel, NM Coalition to End Homelessness Executive Director Monet Silva, CABQ Planning Deputy Director for Code Enforcement Jeremy Keiser, and CABQ Health Housing & Homelessness Department Homelessness Innovation Officer Brittany Karnezis.
Please RSVP
Please help us plan ahead by kindly telling us that you will be attending. Individual RSVPs only, please.
St. Paddy's Drag Queen Bingo
Learn more about the event at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AfqBYVsjB/
Public Meeting: Near Heights MRA Extension Proposal
Business and property owners along San Pedro Drive are invited to participate in an upcoming public meeting hosted by City Council Services to discuss a proposal to designate properties along the corridor as a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) under New Mexico’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Code.
This meeting is informational and will include:
An overview of what an MRA is and how the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code works
An analysis of current conditions within the proposed designation area
An opportunity for impacted stakeholders to learn more and ask questions
Meeting Details
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Location: Revitalize San Pedro Partnership Office
1307 San Pedro Dr NE
Virtual Option: Zoom (link below)
The proposed MRA area generally follows San Pedro Drive, extending from Cagua Pl NE on the north to Lomas Blvd on the south. A map of the proposed area will be reviewed as part of the presentation.
Attendance is strongly encouraged for business and property owners within the area, but participation is open to anyone who would like to better understand the proposal and its potential implications.
👉 Join the Zoom meeting:
https://cabq.zoom.us/j/81498954582
Meeting ID: 814 9895 4582
Questions ahead of the meeting can be directed to:
Omega Delgado, City Council Principal Planner – odelgado@cabq.gov
Deepa Bansal, City Council Policy Planner – dbansal@cabq.gov
Adrian N. Carver, Executive Director, Revitalize San Pedro Partnership – adrian@sanpedroabq.org
Quarterly Business Connections
📆 Join us December 18th for Q4 Business Connections Meeting
Our December Business Connections will serve as our annual stakeholder gathering. We’ll take a clear look at what moved on San Pedro in 2025—safety investments, design milestones, business engagement, early wayfinding work, and the progress we’ve made aligning partners across the corridor.
We’ll also outline our 2026 workplan, including streetscape implementation, business activation strategies, and the next steps in the State Fair redevelopment process. The goal is simple: give businesses and partners a transparent picture of where things stand and what’s coming next.
Thursday, December 18
5:30–7:00 PM
Revitalize San Pedro Partnership
1307 San Pedro Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
This is the meeting that sets the tone for the new year. If you run a business, manage property, or work along San Pedro, your presence matters.
State Fair Redevelopment Business Roundtable
The state's contracted planning team is hosting a roundtable meeting specifically for local business owners, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10th, and this is an important moment for businesses and property owners to show up and help shape the future of the district. It's also an opportunity to learn more about the masterplanning team's work over the last few months and to get an idea of what direction the planning effort is heading.
NOVA Skin & Body Presents: Pop-up Market
Join the Nova Skin & Body pop-up market on November 15th from 12 pm - 5pm. We will have local artists and businesses vending. We are partnering with Animal Humane NM and having a mobile adoption opportunity from 2 - 4 pm. Nova will be offering a selection of mini self care services. Come join us for an afternoon of community and fun!
ABQ Bruja Fest
📍 Location: EXPO New Mexico 📅 Dates & Times:
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission:
$10 per person
Children 12 and under get in FREE
Tickets are non-refundable
Cash accepted at the door
🚗 Parking Info: Please note that parking fees are handled by EXPO New Mexico and are entirely separate from our event. We are an independent vendor and do not manage or cover parking costs.
Aki Matsuri
Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of autumn at the Japanese American Fall Festival — from music and dance to traditional food and crafts, this community event is a joyful celebration for all ages.
Fairgrounds Reimagined Community Meeting
The State of New Mexico has launched a master planning process to shape the future of the State Fairgrounds at EXPO New Mexico. As part of this effort, a community meeting will be held on Monday, September 22 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the African American Performing Arts Center (310 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque).
This meeting is hosted by Stantec and is an opportunity to learn about the planning process, ask questions, and share your input. Community members can attend in person or join virtually using the QR code provided by the organizers.
Musical Theatre Southwest presents: Prop & Furniture Sale
Musical Theatre Southwest is clearing out costumes, props, and furniture from past productions — and you’re invited to take home a piece of the magic. Join us on Saturday, September 20th from 10 AM to 2 PM at 6320 Domingo Rd. Ste B in Albuquerque. Bring a laundry basket or grocery bag to fill (pricing varies) and browse unique items while supplies last.
2025 Red & Green VegFest
Councilor Fiebelkorn invites you to the 2025 "Red & Green VegFest!"
Come out and enjoy an inspiring day celebrating community, compassion, and conscious living under the theme, "One World, Countless Lives."
Whether you're a longtime vegan or just vegan-curious, The 2025 Red & Green VegFest is a flavorful and welcoming space to explore how small choices can make a big impact for the future of our planet and all living beings.
This year's VegFest featured presenters include:
Caryn Dugan, nationally recognized plant-based chef and founder of the Center for Plant-based Living
Gabriel Gaarden, Registered & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
Deidre Gordon, Community Engagement Supervisor
Carole Levy, culinary educator for Plant Powered Metro NY, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and a Food for Life instructor for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Paul Roybal, on-air personality at 89.1 KANW FM and vegan chef
Dr. Jim Loomis, internal medicine physician and expert in lifestyle medicine
You don't have to be vegan to attend VegFest! If you love good food and good vibes, there's a place for you at VegFest!
This year’s festival is proudly sponsored by District 7 Councilor Tammy Fiebelkornand the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, Healthy World Vitality Plan, and Positive Links—organizations united in their commitment to a more compassionate, sustainable future.
Come explore, connect, and taste the future!
Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-red-and-green-vegfest-albuquerque-tickets-1296316259829
Price
General admission Fee
Ages 17-65 yrs - $5.00
Youth ages 16 yrs and under, Seniors 66 and over, Student with ID, and Military with ID - Free
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: