Independence Week Calendar of Events July 3-8
By Adriana Avila, Senior Reporter
Fourth of July does not land on the weekend this year, and instead of dedicating one day for Independence Day celebration occasions, here is a calendar of events for five whole days of fun local events. The list below includes fireworks shows, baseball games, concerts, and other free events for students to enjoy.
Wednesday July 3
What: 100.3 the Peak Free Summer Fun Roadshow at Zoo
Where: ABQ Biopark Zoo 903 Tenth Street SW
When: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Free admission for listeners who download passes from The Peak’s website to ABQ Biopark between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.
http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/zoo/events
What: Rock Music Concert with Ragdoll, Darken the Day, Parachute Picnic, and Panphobia
Where: Hooligans 9800 Montgomery Blvd. NE
When: 8 p.m.
21+ event ticket price $10
www.reverbnation.com/venue/40drafts
What: Celebrate the Golden Age of 90s Pop Rock ‘n’ Roll with Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray and Gin Blossoms
Where: ABQ Biopark Zoo 2601 Central Ave NW
When: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Ticket prices are $45 in advance ($50 day of concert.)
Proceeds benefit the New Mexico BioPark Society, a non-profit organization supporting the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach
http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/zoo/events
Thursday July 4
What: Freedom 4th annual Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Balloon Fiesta Park 5500 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy
When: 4 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Firework show begins at 9:15 p.m.
Free admission, parking $10
Freedom 4th annual Fourth of July Celebration Schedule
4 to 5 p.m. Summer XO
5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Burnin’ Bridges Band
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bartender 4 Mayor
7:50 to 8 p.m. National Anthem
8 to 9:15 p.m. John Michael Montgomery
9:15 p.m. Fireworks
The main stage will have local musicians throughout the day featuring national country star John Michael Montgomery, followed by one of the state’s largest fireworks displays
http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/things-to-do/annual-events/freedom-fourth/freedom-fourth
What: Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Iowa Cubs, Independence Day Celebration
Where: Isotopes Park 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE
When: 6:05 p.m.
Ticket prices vary from $17.25 to $19.50
Also Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Iowa Cubs on
July 5 at 7:05 p.m.
July 6 at 7:05 p.m.
July 7 at 6:05 p.m.
http://www.milb.com/tickets/singlegame.jsp?sid=t342
What: The Memphis Ptails “Rockabilly Blues”
Where: Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro 3009 Central Ave NE
When: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
What: Straight Line Stitch
Where: Hooligans 9800 Montgomery Blvd. NE
When: 8 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
21+ event, ticket prices $10
www.reverbnation.com/venue/40drafts
Friday July 5
What: Can’t Stop the Serenity 8, Charity Film Screening & Shindig of Serenity
Where: Kino Theatre
When: 5 p.m. – Doors Open: Raffles, Merchandise, Food, and Music
6 p.m. – Pre-Show: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
7:30pm – Serenity Movie
9:30pm – Shindig! Prizes, Food, Drink, Music, and Fun
Ticket Prices are $10
Proceeds go to UNM Children’s Hospital-Children’s Miracle Network and Equality Now
http://kimotickets.com/event/140078
What: Dirty Bourbon River Show “New Orleans Gypsy Brass Circus Rock”
Where: Low Spirits 2823 2nd Street NW
When: 9 p.m.
21+ event ticket prices $8
http://dirtybourbonrivershow.com/
Saturday July 6
What: Step it up Albuquerque with Mayor Berry
When: 9 to 10 a.m.
Where: Roosevelt Park at Coal Avenue between Spruce Street and Sycamore Street
Free also get a free pedometer for walking while supplies last
What: Merican Slang “Funk / Southern Rock / Hip Hop”
Where: Hooligans 9800 Montgomery Blvd. NE
When: 8 p.m.
21+ event ticket price $10
www.reverbnation.com/venue/40drafts
Sunday July 7
What: Free Sunday Mornings at Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
Where: 2000 Mountain Rd. NW
When: 9 to 1 p.m.
Mornings also free on
July 14, 2013
July 21, 2013
July 28, 2013
http://alibi.com/events/34036/Free-Sunday-Mornings.html
