Best Weekend Bets

Friday Night Block Party
It's comedy central in Old Town tonight, with five time NMHEA Comedian of the Year award winner Steven Michael Quezada and other local talent. Discover Old Town and have a laugh.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Charlevoix Street in Old Town
Cost: Free

Fourth of July
No matter where you live in Albuquerque, there's an event for the Fourth. Head out for a parade, some flag football, or enter your best pie in a baking contest. Or decorate your bike for the Fourth and be in the parade. And fireworks will be blazing, so find out where.

Visit the Baby Animals
If you haven't been to the zoo in a while, this weekend is a great opportunity to go. There are new baby animals to see, and some on the way. Baby boy Mosi the giraffe was born on May 21. A female giraffe, Kivulid was born June 19. And Rozie the Asian elephant, who was born at the zoo, is expecting. Stop by and say hello.

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