The most eventful weekend so far this year in El Paso. The carnival is in town, plus free movies, live music, wine festivals and plenty of theater performances. Check it out and plan your weekend in the Sun City!
Friday, April 17
Carnival – The carnival is back in town this weekend at Sunland Park Mall, 750 Sunland Park Dr. Rides for kids and adults, plus carnival games and food! Admission is free, $25 for unlimited ride pass or $4 per ride. Hours: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
UTEP Get Reel Series — Showing of “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” at 7 p.m. at the theater, located on the first floor of the Union East Building. Admission: $2, $1 with Miner Gold Card. 411: 747-5234, utep.edu/union.
Alfresco! Fridays — The free downtown music series returns at the El Paso Convention Center Plaza, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Tonights headliner is Maddison Livingston (country). Music begins at 6 p.m.
Hellyeah — Heavy metal rockers perform at Socorro Entertainment Center, 11200 Santos Sanches. Free admission, $10 for 17 and younger. Doors open at 6. 411: 860-7777
Downtown El Paso Ghost Tour –Walk the streets of haunted downtown El Paso, and hear stories of betrayal, unique symbolism of buildings, and see the deadliest intersection of the Old West. Participants meet at 8:30 p.m. at the El Paso Paranormal Society, 108 E. San Antonio. $15, adults only, not for the faint of heart or easily offended. 411: 274-9531
Sharam — Washington DC underground DJ performs at 301 Nightlife, 301 S Ochoa. Free before 11 p.m. with RSVP at eventbrite.com. 411: SMG Events on Facebook
Fort Bliss
Friday at the Fire – Freedom Crossing hosts the weekly live entertainment at the outdoor fireplace. Joe Barron Band (country) performs from 6 to 11 p.m., free.
Sports
2015 USBC Open Championships — National bowling championships at the El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, hosted by the U.S. Bowling Congress. Free all day.
Sunland Park Horse Racing — It’s horse racing season at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino in Sunland Park, New Mexico! Live horse racing begins at 12:55 p.m. It’s free for everyone. Free parking.
El Paso Rhinos Hockey – The El Paso Rhinos will host the Idaho Junior Steelheads for Game 1 of The Thorne Cup Championship at 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Providence Events Center (4100 E. Paisano, right next to the Coliseum.) Tickets: Ticketmaster.
Stage, Art & Theater
Mary Poppins’ — UTEP Dinner Theater presents Disney’s hit family musical Mary Poppins’, based on the beloved storybook character. Showtime is 7 p.m, includes dinner. Tickets: $31.50-$46.50($17.50-$27.50 non-dinner.) 411: 747-6060
The Dixxie Swim Club — Comedy/drama by Nicholas Hope, Jaime Wooten and Jessie Jones at the El Paso Playhouse, 2511 Montana. Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets: $7-$10. 411: 532-1317
Twelfth Night — William Shakespeare comedy directed by Matthew Robert Smith at EPCC Transmountain Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Showtime: 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, $7 for students and staff. 411: 831-3205
Saturday, April 18
Downtown El Paso Artist & Farmers Market – Arts, crafts, live music, and locally grown produce at this family friendly, outdoor environment. Event begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. at Union Plaza in downtown El Paso. Event is free and open to the public, sponsored by the City of El Paso.
Party for the Planet — Earth Day event at the El Paso Zoo. Special animal presentations including Sea Lions, Giraffe encounters. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Admission: $7.50-$12, depending on age. 411: 915) 521-1850, elpasozoo.org.
Movies in the Park — Showing of “Wall-E” at 8 p.m. at Salvador Rivas Park, 12512 Tierra Norte. Presented by District 5 Representative Dr. Michael Noe and Tropicana Homes. Free admission.
Carnival – The carnival is back in town this weekend at Sunland Park Mall, 750 Sunland Park Dr. Rides for kids and adults, plus carnival games and food! Admission is free, $25 for unlimited ride pass or $4 per ride. Hours: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Chili Cook Off & Old West Tradin’ Days –Annual Chili cook off at Lower Valley Coliseum, 894 S. Horizon in Socorro, TX. Cook’s meet at 10 a.m., tasting at 2 p.m. Samples, rafles,Equine Services Expo and Lower Valley Horseman’s Association Jackpot Ranch Sorting. Admission is free. 411: 852-1884.
Horizon Wine Festival — The inaugural event will feature 70+ wines from New Mexico and around the world. Vendors, live music; including ‘The Voice’ finalist Jonny Gray. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Moonlight Bar and Grill, 16000 Ashford in Horizon City. Admission: $15. 411: horizoncitywinefestival.com
Downtown El Paso Ghost Tour — Two hour walking tour around downtown El Paso. Participants meet at 8:30 p.m. at the El Paso Paranormal Society, 108 E. San Antonio. $15, adults only, not for the faint of heart or easily offended. 411: 274-9531
Lupita D’ Alessio — Popular Mexican Singer known as La Leona Dormida (The Sleeping Lioness) performs at the Plaza Theater, 125 Pioneer Plaza. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets: $59.50-$125 at Ticketmaster. 411: 534-0633
Red NOT Chili Peppers — Red Hot Chili Tribute Show at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Rd. Free admission for 18+, show begins at 8:30 p.m.
Bill Skasby — Show begins at 8 p.m. at The Lowbrow Palace, 111 E. Robinson. Other performers include La Chapuza, Borcuca Sound and The Valley Rats. Tickets: $8, 16+ over. 411: Dead Girls Booking on Facebook.
Bob Marley Bash — Honoring the life of Bob Marley. Live music by Chucotown Rockers and Radio La Chusma, benefitting the Child Crisis Center of El Paso. 9 p.m. at Mesa Inn, 4151 N. Mesa. 411: Radio La Chusma on Facebook.
Ivan Smagghie — Three hour DJ set by Ivan Smagghe at Basement S7, 201 N Stanton St. Show begins at 10 p.m. Tickets: $15. 411: Late Night Social Club on Facebook.
Tchami — French DJ performs at 301 Nightlife, 301 S Ochoa. Everyone welcome, show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets: $21. 411: SMG Events on Facebook.
Fort Bliss
Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships — Border States and Muscle Madness Armed Forces INBA/PNBA Championships at Stout Physical Fitness, Bldg 2930 Cassidy Rd, Fort Bliss. Bodybuilders, figure, fitness, model, bikini, beach bodies and kids fitness programs. Guests Tru “The Brick” Ward, Larita Ward. 411: 760-957-5785, naturalbodybuilding.com
Sports
Fred Loya High School Baseball Series — Bel Air takes on Del Valle at Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza at 10 a.m. Free admission. 411: 533-BASE
World Title Boxing — ‘El Paso’s Sweetheart’ Jennifer Han takes on International Boxing Federation World Featherweight Champion ‘Iron Lady’ Helen Joseph of Africa at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Other fights: Hector Camacho Jr. vs. Arturo Mijares, Tim Meeks and return of local favorite Antonio Escalante plus others. Tickets: $10-$50 through Ticketmaster. 411: 533-9899
Mighty Muher’ Triathlon — All female ‘super sprint’ benefitting the Center Against Family Violence. Featuring 300-yard swim, 18 mile bike, 3-mile run OR 300-yard swim, 9.3 mile bike, 2 mile run. Teams of 2, 3 or 4 women compete against others in three categories; mother, daughter, family, girlfriends. 12 and older to participate, USAT rules apply. Begins at 7 a.m. at Memorial Park Pool, 3251 Copper. 411: 229-5656, raceelpaso.com/mighty-mujer.
2015 USBC Open Championships — National bowling championships at the El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, hosted by the U.S. Bowling Congress. Free all day.
Sunland Park Horse Racing — It’s horse racing season at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino in Sunland Park, New Mexico! Live horse racing begins at 12:55 p.m. It’s free for everyone. Free parking.
El Paso Rhinos Hockey – The El Paso Rhinos will host the Idaho Junior Steelheads for Game 2 of The Thorne Cup Championship at 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Providence Events Center (4100 E. Paisano, right next to the Coliseum.) Tickets: Ticketmaster.
Stage, Art & Theater
El Paso Artists Studio Tour — 8th annual tour begins at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Multiple locations in West, Upper Valley and Downtown El Paso. Look for bright yellow signs. Free admission, refreshments offered at each studio. For locations, other 411: 581-4972, pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com.
Mary Poppins’ — UTEP Dinner Theater presents Disney’s hit family musical Mary Poppins’, based on the beloved storybook character. Showtime is 7 p.m, includes dinner. Tickets: $31.50-$46.50($17.50-$27.50 non-dinner.) 411: 747-6060
The Dixxie Swim Club — Comedy/drama by Nicholas Hope, Jaime Wooten and Jessie Jones at the El Paso Playhouse, 2511 Montana. Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets: $7-$10. 411: 532-1317
Twelfth Night — William Shakespeare comedy directed by Matthew Robert Smith at EPCC Transmountain Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Showtime: 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, $7 for students and staff. 411: 831-3205
Sunday, April 19
Scenic Sundays — Hike, run, bicycle or even skateboard at Scenic Drive! The road is closed for traffic Sundays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free for everyone.
Carnival — The carnival is back in town this weekend at Sunland Park Mall, 750 Sunland Park Dr. Rides for kids and adults, plus carnival games and food! Admission is free, $25 for unlimited ride pass or $4 per ride. Hours: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
EP Music Fest — Local bands, food and drink vendors, rock climbing, ice skating at the El Paso County Coliseum Pavilion, 4100 Paisano. $5 admission, free parking. Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso. 411: 544-4203, bbbsep.org
Nosaj Thing and Clark — Djs perform at Lowbrow Palace, 111 E. Robinson. Tickets: $13. Doors open at 9 p.m. 411: 356-0966.
Sports
Rollerderby — Las Diablas and the Sexecutioners battle it out at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Halftime by Sorry About Your Sister. Bout begins at 6 p.m. Tickets: $10, $7 military.
2015 USBC Open Championships — National bowling championships at the El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, hosted by the U.S. Bowling Congress. Free all day.
Stage, Art & Theater
El Paso Artists Studio Tour — 8th annual tour begins at noon to 5 p.m. Multiple locations in West, Upper Valley and Downtown El Paso. Look for bright yellow signs. Free admission, refreshments offered at each studio. For locations, other 411: 581-4972, pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com.
Mary Poppins’ — UTEP Dinner Theater presents Disney’s hit family musical Mary Poppins’, based on the beloved storybook character. Showtime is 2:30 p.m, includes dinner. Tickets: $31.50-$46.50($17.50-$27.50 non-dinner.) 411: 747-6060
The Dixxie Swim Club — Comedy/drama by Nicholas Hope, Jaime Wooten and Jessie Jones at the El Paso Playhouse, 2511 Montana. Showtime 2 p.m. Tickets: $7-$10. 411: 532-1317
Twelfth Night — William Shakespeare comedy directed by Matthew Robert Smith at EPCC Transmountain Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Showtime: 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, $7 for students and staff. 411: 831-3205
Carnival Photo by Rick Tate