EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Welcome Spring this weekend with a wide variety of events, including outdoor ones to enjoy the nice weather! Let’s hop right into the events!
Friday Salsa Social – Jack and Jill Bachata Amateur Competition
Dance the night away and test your dancing skills in the EL Paso Dance Academy’s Friday Salsa Social – Jack and Jill Bachata Amateur Competition! From 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday, March 20 at 7220 N Mesa St., dance, compete and have fun! There is a $15 cover fee per person.
Techno Playground – JSTJR
Be a part of 11:11 El Paso’s biggest underground warehouse rave yet, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, March 20, with Techno Playground 2 – JSTRJ. The event is only for guests 18 years and older and you need a government issued ID to enter. Tickets start at $25
Bach’s Lunch
The El Paso Museum of Art presents Bach’s Lunch on Friday, March 20, from noon to 1 p.m., featuring Grammy-award-winning trio Biriba Union. Enjoy music ranging from Latin, Jazz, hip-hop and American Roots at this free event.
Vintage Wines with Rockabilly Strangers
Start the weekend right with a glass of wine and music at NM Vintage Wines, Beers + Cigars from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 20, located at 2310 Avenida de Mesilla.
37th Annual Bataan Death March
Honors the members who defended the Philippines during WWII with the Bataan Memorial Death March. The event offers a full 26.2-mile course and a shorter 14.2-mile honorary route. Opening ceremonies start at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 21 at White Sands Missile Range.
Ali Siddiq: In the Shadows Tour
Enjoy a night of comedy with Ali Siddiq with his “In the Shadows Tour”. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the Plaza Theatre as the show focuses on storytelling, covering his life experiences from age 25 to the present, exploring how he reached his current success.
Ali Siddiq: In the Shadows Tour tickets
The Market EP
The El Paso Artist and Farmers Market’s 15th season continues this Saturday, March 21. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., shop local with rows of vendors filling San Jacinto Plaza.
El Paso Artist and Farmers Market returns to Downtown for 15th anniversary
MACC’s Primer Cumple
Celebrate with the Mexican American Cultural Center on their first year since opening! From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at 201 W. Franklin Ave., enjoy games, snacks, guided tours, live music performances and piñata breaking!
MACC celebrates first year with Primer Cumple event
Evening Mystical Market
Celebrate the Spring Equinox from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Keystone Heritage Park with a Mystical Market! Shop with local vendors, talk with healers and readers and enjoy performances.
Evening Mystical Market celebrating Spring Equinox
El Paso Water presents Landscape Expo
Join El Paso Water for its annual Landscape Expo, where guests can learn how to design a water-smart landscape for their home! The free event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the TecH2O Center, located at 10751 Montana Ave. Enjoy interactive garden activities, ask the experts for tips and explore resources to help you create your new and water-smart yard.
Downtown Morning Yoga
Start your Saturday by finding your Zen with Downtown Morning Yoga! Starting at 10 a.m. on March 21 at Cleveland Square Park, stretch your way through a one-hour, beginner-friendly guided session and mindfulness right in the heart of Downtown. Tickets are $25 per person.
Plein-Air Painting Workshop at Los Portales Museum
Learn how to make your next masterpiece of the natural beauty of San Elizario with the Los Portales Museum Plein-Air painting! The event starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, where you will be guided by visual artist and museum director Andrea Mariana Figueroa Davila! Spots are $15 per person, which covers the cost of materials.
Downtown Exchange: Shamrocks & Shenanigans Lucky Finds Market
The Downtown Exchange invites you and your lucky charm to the Shamrocks & Shenanigans Lucky Finds Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at 311 Father Rahm Ave. Enjoy a variety of vendors, music, performances and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny!
Styx
American rock band Styx is making a stop in the Sun City for the tour of their 18th album, “Circling From Above.” The concert kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
La Nube Fab Lab – Spring Automata
Spring is right around the corner and what’s a better way to start the new season than creating a spring automata! From 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at La Nube’s Fab Lab, guests will design and build their own moving mechanical creations inspired by nature.
Dona Aña County Humane Society’s Clover Dash Fun Run
Bring along your furry friend to the Doña Ana County Humane Society’s St. Patrick’s Clover Dash Fun Run! The event kicks off at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 22 at Young Park for a day filled with fun, walks and wags. When you register, all proceeds go to the human society.
St. Patrick’s Clover Dash registration
Guided Hikes and Programs: Sierra Vista Trail
Learn about the history of the land as you take a guided hike on the Sierra Vista Trail at 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 22. Expect moderate slopes and some stretches of loose rock and gravel on the hike. RSVP to save your spot!
Sunrise Vista Guided Hike RSVP
Upcoming events
Mimbela Family Northeaster Parade
The El Paso tradition continues with its 48th annual Mimbela Family Northeaster Parade! The event kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 at the intersection of Diana Drive in Northeast El Paso. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Freedom and the Grand Marshal is none other than Stephanie Han.
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