Pints, princesses and pitches: 7 events for this weekend

Beth Trujillo, Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
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Jul. 26—There are few movies as quotable as "The Princess Bride." If you've never seen it, treat yourself to a showing. If you've seen it before, treat yourself to a showing. Just watch out for any R.O.U.S.

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1'As you wish'

Action! Romance! Rodents Of Unusual Size! "The Princess Bride" comes to the Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Showtime for this free screening is 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Visit lensic360.org to reserve a spot.

2'Hold me closer ...'

The Lensic 360 Santa Fe Summer Scene is bringing the music of Elton John to the Santa Fe Railyard Plaza, 1612 Alcaldesa St. The free all-ages show starts at 7 p.m. Friday, July 28. Visit lensic360.org to reserve a spot.

3Loads of laughs

B2B ABQ Garden Brewery is hosting a comedy night from 8:30-10 p.m. Friday, July 28. Local comedians Stef Darnell, Jake Otero and Jared Ostrom will be taking the stage. Tickets are $10, plus fees, at holdmyticket.com; or $15 at the door. B2B is located at 8338 Comanche Road NE

4Toon in

Wake up Saturday and head over to the Guild Cinema for some Morning 'Toons. At 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, watch cartoons from the past up on the big screen. Tickets are $10, plus fees, at holdmyticket.com. The Guild is located at 3405 Central Ave. NE.

5Pick a pint

Flix Brewhouse is hosting the final round of the New Mexico IPA Challenge from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Participants for this 21+ event will vote and help decide which IPA will take the title. Tickets run $10-$34, plus fees, at eventbrite.com. Flix is located at 3236 La Orilla Road NW.

6Diamond days

The Albuquerque Isotopes continue its homestand against the Sacramento River Cats. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, and at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, July 30. Fireworks are planned after Saturday's game. Tickets start at $9 at milb.com/albuquerque. Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park is located at 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE.

7Monkeys, macaws and music

The ABQ BioPark Zoo is hosting the Sam Grisman Project as they present the music of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman starting at 6 p.m. Friday, July 28. Tickets run $8.50-$17 at holdmyticket.com, with kids 2 and under free. The BioPark Zoo is located at 903 Tenth St. SW.