Sky City, S.T.E.A.M. and soccer: 7 events for this weekend

Beth Trujillo, Albuquerque Journal, N.M.
·2 min read

Jul. 19—New Mexico is full of some wondrous and unique sights. Dunes of White Sands, check. The world's largest hot air balloon festival, check. And now the country's oldest inhabited community, Acoma Pueblo, is reopening to visitors. Check it out. Got an event we should know about? Reach out to features@abqjournal.com. 1Reach for the sky Acoma Pueblo is reopening to in-person guided tours for the first time since the pandemic with a weekend of celebration. From 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, to Sunday, July 23, the pueblo will host dancing, tours, pottery making demonstrations and more. Admission runs $17-25. Visit acomaskycity.org for more info. 2 Thwarting crime The Albuquerque Police Department is hosting a VIN etching event on Saturday, July 22. Bring your vehicle to Cabela's, 5151 Lang Ave. NE, and officers will be on hand from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 3 Get crafty The city of Albuquerque is holding a Craftastic Teen Night at the Singing Arrow Community Center from 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 21. The free event is for teens ages 12-18. Attendees must register at holdmyticket.com. The center is located at 13200 Wenonah Ave. SE. 4Music on the Plaza Celebrate summer in Old Town with a concert from Divino. From 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 21, Historic Old Town, 200 N. Plaza St. NW, will be filled with the sound of Divino's blend of traditional New Mexican music. The concert is free. 5Life's a circus S.T.E.A.M. nights at the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum continue 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, with Circo Globo. The free event features hands-on activities, circus demonstrations, live music and more. The museum is located at 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE. 6The beautiful game The New Mexico United will take on Sacramento Republic FC at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22, for Meow Wolf Night. Tickets start at $19, plus fees, at newmexicoutd.com. Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park is located at 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE. 7Fear him, if you dare The city of Albuquerque is bringing everyone's favorite feline in footwear to Movies in the Park. Starting at dusk (with sunset at 8:17 p.m.) on Friday, July 21, you can catch a free showing of "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" at Altura Park, Indian School Road and Washington Street NE.