Editor’s Note: With your precious spring break coming up in two weeks, you know you need to pinch your pennies so you can blow them all on a killer vacation. Sure, you’re probably too busy to even sleep, but that doesn’t mean you won’t need to dole out some dough for food, rent and other necessities. Between the break and balancing a budget, there’s hardly any room for lavish spending. Two weeks is still a long time, so here are some things to keep yourself occupied without having to smash the piggy bank.
FILM SCREENING AND DVD RELEASE PARTY
WEDNESDAY
IndieQ, a homegrown film is not recommended for children under the age of 17. According to the event listing on kunm.org, it’s about three criminals who get bored of small-time jobs such as light armed robbery and plan “the perfect bank heist.” The three die, but one of the guy’s girlfriend, a pole dancer who worships demons, attempts to terrorize them even after they’re dead in this supernatural crime comedy. You can catch it at the KiMo Theater at 423 Central Avenue N.W., at 7 p.m.
STUDY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
THURSDAY
You get a paycheck, and for a few days you’re living it up like you’re earning a three-figure income. But before you know it you’re back to ramen and water. If you want to restore balance and know you’ll have money for food and rent this month, maybe Judy Lawrence can steer you in the right direction. This financial counseler wrote a book two decades ago on the subject, and it’s still on the market, according to the bio on her website, MoneyTracker.com. You can get her time-tested advice at Esther Bone Memorial Library, at 950 Pinetree Road S.E. at 6:30 p.m.
PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENING
THURSDAY
E•CO is a group of photo projects by 20 Latin American and European photographer collectives. Each is a visual essay depicting what the photographer feels are the most pressing issues regarding the environment. The photographers’ decisions were not controlled by the curator, which gave them the freedom to define the issue for themselves. The exhibit opens at 6 p.m. in the Pete V. Domenici Education Center at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, at 1701 Fourth St. S.W. The exhibit is open through May 31.
GUIDED NATURE WALK
SUNDAY
Nature is all around you; all you need to enjoy it is to walk outside and let the forces of mother Earth be with you. If you’re bored of breathing fresh air and want to kick the experience up a notch, the city is throwing some education into the mix. The first Sunday of every month, the City of Albuquerque guides a nature walk through the Bosque. The designated naturalist will teach you all about the area’s history and wildlife there. Registration is required; contact the city’s Open Space Division at 505-897-8831. You can find more information at cabq.gov/OpenSpace. The walk is 9-10:30 a.m. and starts at 6500 Coors Blvd. N.W.
LEARN MARTIAL ARTS
Albuquerque Martial Arts boasts an education in Bruce Lee’s martial art, Wing Chun Kung Fu. Not only will you be able to defend yourself against the creeps roaming the city, you can control your own body and learn how to bring out the real power you wield. Only the first class is free, but it’ll give you an idea of whether you want to pursue this. Of course, you can always rent Lee’s films and practice imitating him in front of a mirror. Find more information at: AlbuquerqueMartialArts.com.
HISTORY EXHIBIT
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The Barelas neighborhood, located just south of downtown Albuquerque, is older than the city itself. The National Hispanic Cultural Center has a history exhibit that illustrates Barelas from 1912 to the present date with images and stories. According to the posting on kunm.org, the artifacts depict elements of social life there such as musicians, railroad shops, religion, education, businesses, local personalities and events. The center is at 1701 Fourth St. S.W.
