Tortuga — Attraction in Albuquerque

I used to enjoy this space and considered hosting an event here, but after my friend had such difficulty with them, I am no longer interested in supporting them. My friend had an event booked six months in advance; one of the owners made them feel put out about having the event there, on that specific day (a couple weeks before the event), and was passive aggressively encouraging them to cancel the event. Even if this is not a regular occurrence for them, it is poor business practice, not to mention a huge inconvenience for the...

An essential COMMUNITY Gallery space, Tortuga has recreated an urban,underground art & performance space in an old turn-of-the-century (1800’s to 1900’s) Railroad area storefront. One of my favorite places togo in ABQ for an inspiring casual evening listening to local musicians and viewing or purchasing art from real local (and affordable) artists. If you like like 1970’s style “hippy community” casual creativity... don’t pass up an...

My brother and I hosted a poetry ready at Tortuga Gallery a few years back and it is such beautiful, welcoming place with shockingly good art installed thereabouts that I remember the place to this day. One of Albuquerque's...