Editor’s Note: Freedom is a rare commodity in the life of a student, with a constant stream of reading, tests and labs. While the Daily Lobo can’t relieve that pain, we can give you some free events to consciously choose between. This is probably as much freedom as you’ll get during the next few months, so get on it.
Pool Hall
Tuesday
Instead of paying $6 for pool at Anodyne, head down to Knuckleheads Bar & Grill for a free table. The bar is offering this freebie Monday to Friday all week from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a perfect pick-me-up in between classes, but don’t get so drunk your teachers can tell. Knuckleheads is at 3230 Coors Boulevard N.W.
Recycled Art
FRIDAY
If you are artistically inclined, you can find some trash, make an art piece with it, and enter it into the OFFCenter Community Arts Project “Dump Site Grotto” show. They are accepting art today and tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you don’t have an artistic bone in your body, then the showing, which is Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., is free as well. The center is located at 808 Park Avenue S.W.
Artscrawl
FRIDAY
Native American children, a massive cactus in front of an Old Town church, quirky modes of travel and the color red are just a few of the themes featured in Friday’s Artscrawl. More than 20 galleries across town open their doors for your viewing pleasure, so why not do something artistic with your Friday night instead of playing beer pong at home? Visit artscrawlabq.org and click the “First Friday” link for more information.
Composting Class
SATURDAY
Impress all your hippie friends by starting your own compost pile. Other than social inclusiveness, there are a few other perks: lowering your trash bill, making your own fertilizer and helping out the environment (higher Blue Planet grade, anyone?) The classes are held at the Open Space Visitor Center at 6500 Coors Boulevard N.W. Call 505-897-8831 to register.
Museum
SUNDAY
Get your dinosaur fix this Sunday with free admission to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. The dinosaur exhibit is in celebration of our state’s centennial and tracks the past century of dinosaur discoveries in New Mexico. It is not a permanent exhibit, so sink your teeth in while it lasts. You must be a New Mexico resident with a valid New Mexico ID to gain entrance. Visit nmnaturalhistory.org/hours for more information.
Pet Behavior
Helpline
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Does your dog think your Persian carpet is his toilet, the yard his construction site, and your trash his midnight snack? If so, you could probably benefit from some free expert pet behavior advice. Animal Humane NM offers a helpline to leash in your pets and also helps with emotional disorders such as fearfulness. These life-saving (or dog-saving) experts can be reached at 505-938-7900.
