Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, March 1 – March 3. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks.

FRIDAY:

‘Seussical the Musical’ – A one night only performance by Kids-N-Co. of the musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss in celebration of Read Across America Day. 7:30 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $10 and $15. 351-1455

Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ - The musical based on the comedy of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 7:30 p.m. at NMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Tickets: $32, $42 and $52. More Details

FRIDAY – SUNDAY:

‘Godspell’ - El Paso Community College Theatre Ensemble presents the rock musical based on the Gospel of Matthew. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday plus special 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. EPCC Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Tickets: $15, $10 non-EPCC students/military, $7 EPCC students, faculty and staff and seniors. More Details

‘Grease’ – UTEP Dinner Theater presents the hit musical you know and love. Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $45 Friday and Saturday; $26 non-dinner matinee on Sunday. Discounts available, call for details. 747-6060

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino – The live racing season runs continues. Post time is 12:25 p.m. General admission and parking are free. More Details

SATURDAY:

Monster Jam - The U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam featuring Grave Digger, El Toro Loco and others. 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10. More Details

Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ – Best known as the co-star of the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, as Eddie in the Barbershop films, and as one of the four Original Kings of Comedy. 8 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre, Tickets: $35-$75. More Details

German Spring Bazaar - The German Catholic Church of Fort Bliss 10th annual bazaar. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the German Community Center, Building 5095 at Fort Bliss. Vendors will display and sell their various decorations, quilts and woodcraft products. German bratwurst, waffles, beer, coffee, cakes, pastries and cookies also available. Admission is free. 568-0259 or 568-4824

SUNDAY:

El Paso Paws Pageant – Dog pageant hosted by Operation Freedom Paws. Dogs compete for Best of Show in small, medium and large dog categories. 12 noon to 3 p.m. Wyndham Airport Hotel, 2027 Airway. Free admission. 820-9963

Juan de Marcos & the Afro-Cuban All Stars – One of the best-known and most successful Cuban orchestras performing today. 7 p.m. at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets: $35 and $40. More Details

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