Things To Do This Weekend in El Paso – Baseball, Farmer’s Market + More
Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, May 31 – June 2. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY:
Diablos Baseball – The El Paso Diablos battle it out at Cohen Stadium against the Gary Southshore Railcats. This weekend's promotions are Fireworks after the game Friday, Free Ticket Saturday, and Quartermania on Sunday. 7 – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday. Box Seats $8.00, General Admission $7.00. More Details
FRIDAY:
Alfresco! Fridays – The 11th season of the free weekly outdoor music series continues with La Explosion Lagunera. 6 p.m. Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). No outside food or beverages, or pets allowed. 534-0665
Downtown Ghost Tour - El Paso Ghost Tours will take you on a walk of downtown El Paso's historical landmarks that concludes with a paranormal investigation of haunted locations in the downtown area. 8pm at the 2nd Floor Gallery, located at 205 E San Antonio. $15. More Details
SATURDAY:
Downtown Artist Market – The market offers the chance to shop for original arts and crafts 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
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing – The annual “producers only” market featuring 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. Coffee, house-made pastries and fresh-squeezed juices available; brunch served in the restaurant beginning at 8 a.m. (575) 589-0653, ext. 3
Dancing In the City - The free outdoor dance/concert series includes a dance lesson at 7:00 p.m. followed by a live music performance from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. In the Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). This week, merengue band Sobredosis del Sabor. 541-4481
Concordia Cemetery Ghost Tour – Experience the hauntings of Concordia Cemetery with the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society Bring your cameras and become the Ghost Hunter. 9 – 11 p.m. Meet at the Yandell entrance at 8:30pm. $10 a person, 13 and over. 408-7461
Juanes - The Grammy winning Colombian rocker returns with his “Loud & Unplugged” Tour. 8 p.m. at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $45 - $105. More Details
El Paso Summer Music Festival - The year’s concert will be a live taping of NPR’s “From The Top” featuring guest artists and the winner of the 2013 Young Musicians Competition. 7:30 p.m. in the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $5 students, $10 seniors/military, $15, $25 and $35 available at the door. More Details
SUNDAY:
Melodies at the Park - This annual series highlights a variety of local acts while showcasing some of the city’s parks. All shows are free and start at 7 p.m. This week bring your neon sticks, florescent gear and costume to Eastwood Park (Album Park), 3001 Parkwood, for an electronic and music light show by Sound, Music and Lighting Productions. 544-0753
Quintessential Brass – The brass quintet plays an eclectic variety of music from Bach to the Beatles and more. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Madeline Park in Kern Place. Free. Families are invited to bring a blanket and picnic. 532-5074
Corner Tavern Summer Patio Live Music Series - Another free music series, this one featuring mostly local classic rock and jazz bands on the bar/restaurant's patio. 6-9 p.m. at 2700 N. Mesa in the Cincinnati District. This week, We B Fore. 543-6000
Note: If you know of something going on this weekend that I missed, feel free to tell us about it in the “leave a comment” box below
More From 93.1 KISS FM
