We will be meeting in the back patio of Villa di Capo Restaurant. It is located at the corner of Central Ave and 8th St SW. (at the Roundabout). There is plenty of free parking behind the restaurant and it is convenient to Public Transit. First Friday Artscrawl is also taking place Downtown (from 5:30-8pm) very close by to the restaurant, so people will be able to do both if they want. They have a full menu, beer, wine, and a full bar available. Water, tea and light munchies will be available for self serve. Villa di Capo is also located close to Downtown breweries, bars, and nightclubs for those who want to stay out later despite needing to get up early Saturday for the Mass Ascension.... Join us for the official kickoff to the 2018 Albuquerque Couch Crash! This is the perfect chance to mix and mingle with locals and travelers. We'll have all of the weekend's events as well as suggestions for activities you can plan on your own with your newly made friends. We'll also be working on homemade "free hugs" signs to take with us to the Balloon Fiesta the next morning. This is the one event nobody should miss! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60933-d387579-Reviews-Villa_di_Capo-Albuquerque_New_Mexico.html