Things To Do This Weekend in El Paso: Miner Ball, Bull Riding & More

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, February 8 - February 10. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY:

‘Grease’ - UTEP Dinner Theatre presents the hit musical you know and love. Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 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:

Downtown Artist Market – Valentine’s Day activities will be featured this weekend, including live music from the fm_junkies, food from Sweet Addiction Cupcake Truck and TLC Kettlecorn and free Valentine’s Day card-making for kids. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union Plaza District along Anthony Street. 541-4942

UTEP Men’s Basketball – The Miners host Tulsa. Tip-off is 7 p.m. at the Don Haskins Center. 747-5234

Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding – Four-time World Champion Bull Rider and El Paso native Tuff Hedeman presents the World Championship bull riding event. Only the top 24 riders in the world are invited to ride and compete. More Details

SUNDAY:

Bill Maher – The stand-up comedian, television host, and political commentator returns to El Paso. 7 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre. More Details

Flashdance – Annual dance show showcasing the city’s best dance groups, hosted by the UTEP Golddiggers. 2 p.m. at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Admission: $8.50

Note: If you know of an event I missed, feel free to tell us about it in the “leave a comment” box below