Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.

Eddie Guerrero Day proclamation

El Paso will celebrate one of its most beloved hometown heroes with the official proclamation of Eddie Guerrero Day. The ceremony, scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at El Paso City Hall, 300 N. Campbell St., will honor the late WWE legend’s legacy and contributions to the community. The event invites attendees to wear luchador masks or wrestling-inspired attire in tribute to Guerrero’s enduring influence on wrestling and local culture. The proclamation will also highlight future efforts to restore the Eddie Guerrero mural at Lincoln Park and pursue plans to dedicate a park and statue in his honor. Those unable to attend can watch the event live on the city of El Paso’s official YouTube channel. 

‘Tom Lea’s Art in Aviation’

The Tom Lea Institute will host “Tom Lea’s Art in Aviation” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, at the War Eagles Air Museum, 8012 Airport Road, in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The free presentation will feature the children of El Paso Aviation Hall of Fame inductee A.M. “Swede” Johnsen, Carolyn and Guy, who will share stories about their father’s pioneering role in corporate aviation with El Paso Natural Gas Company and his experiences flying “the Hump” during World War II. The discussion will explore how Johnsen’s life intersected with the work of renowned El Paso artist Tom Lea, offering insight into the region’s aviation and artistic history. Admission is free, though registration is required. Parking is available at the museum. Information: wareaglesairmuseum.com

‘Brushtrokes from the Frontlines’ 

The Emergence Health Network Veterans One Stop Center, 10737 Gateway Blvd. West, No. 350, will host the opening of “Brushstrokes from the Frontlines,” a traveling exhibit showcasing high-quality reproductions of artwork by El Paso-born painter and World War II artist correspondent Tom Lea. From 1941 to 1945, Lea documented U.S. and Allied troops across multiple theaters of war for Life Magazine, producing depictions such as the well-known “Two-Thousand Yard Stare.” An opening reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, and the exhibit runs through Dec. 12. Admission is free, though registration is required. Information and registration: tomlea.com

EPMA Family Day flag-making 

Families can get creative with the El Paso Museum of Art during an offsite Family Day flag-making activity from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Veterans Recreation Center, 5301 Salem Drive. Participants of all ages are invited to design and decorate their own flags, with materials provided free of charge while supplies last. No registration is required.

Las Artistas ‘Mimosas & Masterpieces’ Show 

Las Artistas Fine Arts & Crafts Show celebrates its 55th anniversary with a new “Mimosas & Masterpieces” VIP Experience Nov. 15-16 at Epic Railyard Event Center, 2201 E. Mills Ave. The region’s longest-running juried art show will feature more than 100 artists showcasing works in painting, sculpture, glass, jewelry, ceramics and more. Guests can purchase the $40 VIP experience to enjoy early access from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, complete with complimentary mimosas and artist meet-and-greets. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, with general admission at $10 and free entry for children. The weekend will also include live entertainment, food vendors and a silent auction benefiting arts education. Information: lasartistas.org

Coming Up

• Brown Bag Lunch at Magoffin Home: The Magoffin Home continues its Brain Trust Brown Bag Lunch Lecture series with a presentation by local historian Keith Wilden at noon Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Magoffin Home Hall, 1120 Magoffin Ave. Wilden will explore the history of Shakespeare, New Mexico — a once-thriving silver mining camp turned ghost town that hosted figures such as Billy the Kid and “Rattlesnake Sam.” The talk will trace the town’s rise and decline, as well as the efforts of Janaloo Hill Hough and others to preserve its legacy. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch for the lecture, which will conclude with a Q&A session. Information: thc.texas.gov

• Third Thursdays: Downtown El Paso’s cultural corridor will come alive once again from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 for Third Thursdays in the Downtown Arts District. The monthly event invites visitors to explore multiple venues offering extended hours, special programs and family-friendly activities. Guests can stroll between institutions such as the El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History, La Nube STEAM Discovery Center and the Mexican American Cultural Center, while enjoying live music, food and an artisan market featuring local vendors. The free, all-ages initiative by the city’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and Visit El Paso aims to showcase the creativity and community spirit of the Arts District. Information: epmcad.org

• Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade: El Paso’s long-running Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade returns to Montana Avenue beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, beginning at Ochoa Street and concluding at Copia Street. This year’s theme, “Childhood Is Where Dreams Are Born,” will be led by celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez, who serves as the 2025 grand marshal. First organized by the El Paso Downtown Lions Club in 1935, the parade now draws an estimated 250,000 spectators and remains one of the region’s largest community events, featuring entries from civic groups, service clubs and local industries. Information: sunbowl.org

Mark Your Calendar

• WinterFest: The city of El Paso’s WinterFest holiday event begins Saturday, Nov. 22 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Downtown. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at San Jacinto Plaza with the Scherr Legate Lights Parade starting at 6 p.m. WinterFest features holiday lights displays at San Jacinto Plaza, Cleveland Square Park and throughout the Downtown Arts District, ice skating, fiestas, movies, pictures with Santa, and a slew of special events. Full schedule to be announced. Information: epwinterfest.com  

• EPSO ‘Christmas Fantasia’: The El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents “Christmas Fantasia,” a concert blending the wonder of Disney’s “Fantasia” with the spirit of the season Dec. 5-6 at the Plaza Theatre, 125 W. Mills Ave. Conducted by Bohuslav Rattay and featuring the University of Texas at El Paso Choral Union, the program offers a musical journey filled with festive favorites and classical music. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. each night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The venue now operates as a clear-bag and cashless facility. Information: epso.org

• ‘A Tale of Two Artists’: The International Museum of Art and the Magoffin Home will celebrate the legacy of two early El Paso artists and friends, Octavia “Tia” Magoffin Glasgow and Leola Warnock Freeman, with the opening of “A Tale of Two Artists” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the museum, 1211 Montana Ave. The exhibit explores the women’s artistic journeys and the social dynamics that shaped their creative paths. The opening reception will also feature an interactive activity led by the Magoffin Home and the debut of the museum’s new pop-up gallery, “Woman As Artist,” which highlights other early women artists of the region. Admission to the International Museum of Art is free, and the exhibit will remain on view in the Turney Gallery.

• El Paso Matters 9.15K: The El Paso Matters 9.15K will leave the starting line at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. More than just a race, the 9.15-kilometer course highlights community pride by honoring the region’s area code, with proceeds supporting El Paso Matters’ nonprofit journalism. Runners, walkers and supporters are invited to participate in this celebration of local stories and connection, with the event blending fitness, identity and civic engagement. Registration is now open. Information: elpasomatters.org

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