Things To Do in El Paso This Weekend: WWE, George Lopez, Viva El Paso & More

Are you looking for something to do in El Paso this weekend? Here’s a list of some of the things going on around town. Some are free, some will cost you a few bucks.

Friday:

Alfresco! Fridays — The 10th season of free outdoor concerts continues Friday at 6 p.m. at Arts Festival Plaza between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre.  The smooth jazz/R&B sounds of  Sha'vonne and the Vibe will entertain you this week. More Details

Saturday:

Viva El Paso! — The outdoor musical extravaganza is back at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre for its 35th season this Friday and Saturday, through August 12. Saturday's performance will showcase "Viva!" alumni. More Details

Dancing in the City— The annual weekly outdoor dance concerts series continues Saturday at the Arts Festival Plaza, next to the Plaza Theater. The event includes a professionally led dance lesson at 7 p.m. followed by a live music performance featuring local and regional acts from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. The Boogies, a disco band from Austin, provides the entertainment this week. More Details

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing – The 11th annual “producers only” market, Saturday 7:30 a.m – 12 noon. Features local farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans. More Details

Mercado Mayapán Farmers Market - The indoor farmers' market and cultural plaza featuring farmers who do not use pesticides and whose small farms are located within 100 miles of El Paso. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Mercado Mayapan, 2101 Myrtle. 887-1520

El Paso Downtown Artist Market - Weekly outdoor market featuring arts, crafts, locally grown agricultural products, and street performers. Saturdays from 9 a.m – 1 p.m. on Anthony Street in the Union Plaza district. More Details

WWE Smackdown World Tour – Among the scheduled matches are Shameus and Alberto Del Rio, and Daniel Bryan versus C.M. Punk. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the El Paso County Coliseum. More Details

Sunday:

Music Under the Stars — Yellow Dubmarine, a reggae Beatles tribute band, perform this Sunday, 7:30 to 9:30 at the Chamizal. No outside alcohol permitted, but it will be sold on site. More Details

Melodies at the Parks – This free event is part of the city’s summer concert series. The 1st Armored Division Show Band will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Veterans Park, 5301 Salem. More Details

George Lopez – GLo is back for a second show 8 p.m. Sunday at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. More Details