FREE music to celebrate Mother’s Day

Welcome to our roundup of FREE music and other events to celebrate Mom this weekend.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Herbfest with a plant sale fundraiser for the Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center. Enjoy live acoustic music, presentations, and more at the Rio Grande Nature Center at 2901 Candelaria NW. The event will be held on May 7 and May 8 from 8:30am till 4:00pm. Parking is $3.

 

Celebrate at Osuna Nursery with free music and apps on Saturday, May 7. Browse for gifts like orchids, home décor and flowering annuals. Enjoy live cello music and complimentary light bites from Noon to 2pm. Osuna Nursery is located at 501 Osuna Rd NE in Albuquerque. For more information visit Osuna Nursery

 

Join the Old Town Celebration on Sunday, May 8th at 200 North Plaza Street from 1pm to 5pm at 200 North Plaza Street. Celebrate mom in Historic Old Town while you enjoy free music at the Gazebo. Moms can shop while kids enjoy free face painting.  Kyra’s Arts Imports is offering a 10% discount

Gazebo Entertainment Schedule:

• 1 p.m. – Burque Jazz Bandits
• 3 p.m. – Nosotros

Pet adoptions will be available through Animal Welfare. Enjoy Old Town Restaurants or specialty food trucks. For more information visit Mother’s Day Old Town

 

Mother’s Day at the Zoo Enjoy free entertainment when you visit the zoo on Mother’s Day. There will also be a Mother’s Day brunch available for an additional cost.  The event runs from 9am to 5pm on Sunday, May 8th.

Free music performances on Mother’s Day:

Flamingo Gazebo

9 -11:30 a.m. – Michele Buchanan – Celtic Harp/Vocals

12-1:30 p.m. – Ryan Smith Cello Music – Variety

2-3:30 p.m. – Kyle Martin – Country/Rock

Nature Theatre  

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – El Brujo Trio – Acoustic Nuevo Flamenco

1-2:30 p.m. – Dos Gatos – Southwestern Gypsy/Polka/Waltz/Tejano Blues

3-4 p.m. – Mumbo Jumbo Jazz Band – Jazz

Penguin Chill Deck  

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – The Real Matt Jones – Alt-Country

1-2:30 p.m. – Mumbo Jumbo Jazz Band – Jazz

3-4 p.m. – Dos Gatos – Southwestern Gypsy/Polka/Waltz/Tejano Blues

Elephant Overlook   

10-11:30 a.m. – Trio Bravo – Norteño/Mariachi

12-2 p.m. – Hooks & The Huckleberries – Country/Rock

2:30-4 p.m. – Sol De La Noche – Latin World Music

Africa Marketplace

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Trio Los Amigos de New Mexico – Mexican/Latin American

12:30-2:30 p.m. – Los Metamorfos – World Fusion

3-4 p.m. – Eli Del Puerto – Latin Americana

Africa Amphitheater

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Los Metamorfos – World Fusion

1-2:30 p.m. – Eli del Puerto – Latin Americana

3-4 p.m. – Hooks & the Huckleberries – Country/Rock

Visit Mother’s Day at the Zoo for more information.