El Paso Weekend Events – ‘Jersey Boys’ + More

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, May 30 – June 1, 2014. Some events are free, the others will cost you a few bucks:

FRIDAY:

Alfresco! Fridays – Fresh-air performances from local bands playing various genres of music. 6 p.m. No outside food or beverages allowed. No pets allowed. Still downtown, but now on the Convention Center Plaza. This week, This week, Fixed Idea (latin ska). More Details

Friday at the Fire – Live music by local bands set against the ambiance of the Freedom Crossing at Ft. Bliss outdoor fireplace. 6 – 11 p.m. This week, Joe Barron Band (country).

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Les Miserables’ – The award-winning musical based on the novel of the same name returns by popular demand. 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Ice Skating – Last weekend to get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball – El Paso’s new Triple A team hosts the Las Vegas 51s. Collector Series #3 jersey pins to first 2,000 guests. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

‘Jersey Boys’ – The Broadway musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Showtime 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso County Presents Movies by the Lake – The outdoor family event featuring first run movies shown on an inflatable screen set up near the Ascarate Lake waterfront concludes tonight with “Frozen”. Food trucks will be on site. 8 p.m. in Ascarate Park across from the pavilion on R.E. Thomason Road. FREE, however there will be a $2 per car park entry fee. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody’ – El Paso’s Longest Running Community Theater presents its summer production of “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody,” described as “an homage to the screwball comedies of the 1930s and 1940s.” Showtime is 8 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

SATURDAY:

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing – The “producers only” market features area farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans selling organic and pesticide-free vegetables, locally-made goat cheeses, natural free range chickens and eggs, native plants for home and yard, fresh-baked breads and salsas. 7:30 a.m. to noon. (575) 589-0653, ext. 3

Downtown Artist and Farmers Market – The market offers the chance to shop for original arts and crafts and regionally grown produce in an outdoor setting while enjoying entertainment featuring local artists, food vendors and free activities for the entire family. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union Plaza District (near The Garden Restaurant) along Anthony Street. Free parking. More Details

Ice Skating – Last weekend to get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 12 noon to 3 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

‘Jersey Boys’ – The Broadway musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Showtime 2 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Les Miserables’ – The award-winning musical based on the novel of the same name returns by popular demand. 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball – El Paso’s new Triple A team hosts the Tacoma Rainiers. Fireworks, presented by 93.1 KISS-FM, will follow after the game. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody’ – El Paso’s Longest Running Community Theater concludes its summer production of “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody,” described as “an homage to the screwball comedies of the 1930s and 1940s.” Showtime is 8 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. More Details

‘Jersey Boys’ – The Broadway musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Showtime 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

SUNDAY:

Ice Skating – Last day to get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 12 noon to 3 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

‘Jersey Boys’ – The Broadway musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Showtime 2 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Les Miserables’ – The award-winning musical based on the novel of the same name concludes today. 2:30 p.m. no-dinner matinee, 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball – El Paso’s new Triple A team hosts the Tacoma Rainiers. Sunglasses for first 2,000 guests 12 and younger. Game time is 6:05 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Ice Skating – Last chance to get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

Melodies at the Park - This annual summer music series highlights a variety of local acts while showcasing some of the city’s parks. Bring your lounge chairs. There will be food vendors on site. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. This week, the Villa Band performs at Salvador Rivas Park, 12480 Pebble Hills Dr. FREE. 544-0753 or 252-9031

‘Jersey Boys’ – The Broadway musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Showtime 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details