Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the Borderland in the coming week.
After Hours at La Nube: Country Lights
La Nube will transform into a country-themed, adults-only venue for an evening of live music, line dancing, karaoke and hands-on STEAM activities. The age 21-and-older event also features a mechanical bull, food and drinks, with an optional VIP experience that includes tequila tastings, exclusive performances and access to a private terrace.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 24
- Where: La Nube, 201 W. Main Drive
- Cost: $45 general admission; $40 members; $60 VIP
- Information: la-nube.org
Movies at the Park: ‘Tangled’
The city of El Paso’s Movies at the Park series will continue July 24 with a free screening of Disney’s “Tangled.” The outdoor movie series, now in its second season, runs through Sept. 4 with family-friendly films at parks across the city. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.
- When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24
- Where: Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park, 11055 Loma del Norte Drive
- Cost: Free
- Information: elpasotexas.gov
Museum of Art: ‘America, The Beautiful’ exhibit
The El Paso Museum of Art will open “America, The Beautiful: Selections from the Zoe Diaz Collection” on July 25, featuring works by Mexican American, Chicano and contemporary artists that explore national identity, democracy and life in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. The exhibition, presented in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary, includes pieces by El Paso artists Adriana Corral, Gaspar Enriquez and Luis A. Jiménez Jr., among others.
- When: Opens Saturday, July 25; on view through Jan. 3, 2027
- Where: Peter and Margaret de Wetter Gallery, El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza
- Cost: Free
- Information: epma.art
San Elizario Historic District Guided Walking Tour
The San Elizario Historic District offers free guided walking tours on the fourth Sunday of each month, highlighting the community’s rich history and nationally recognized historic district. Participants will explore historic landmarks during the leisurely 90-minute tour and are encouraged to bring a camera.
- When: Noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26 (arrive 15 minutes early)
- Where: Main Street Mercantile, 1501 Main St., San Elizario
- Cost: Free
- Information: sanelizariohistoricdistrict.com
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Last Sunday Hike at Agave Loop
Join a park ranger for a guided hike through the western foothills of Franklin Mountains State Park during this monthly outdoor program. The moderate, 1.5-mile trek features scenic overlooks and a return across rocky terrain, with advance reservations required.
- When: 7:30-9 a.m. Sunday, July 26
- Where: Franklin Mountains State Park, West Cottonwood Spring Trailhead, 2900 Tom Mays Access Road
- Cost: $5 for ages 13 and older; free for Texas State Park Pass holders and children 12 and younger
- Information: 915-444-9121
Cypress Hill at Speaking Rock
Hip-hop group Cypress Hill will bring its “Once Upon a Time in the Summer” tour to Speaking Rock Entertainment Center for a free outdoor concert. The Los Angeles group, known for its blend of rap and Latin influences and albums including “Black Sunday,” will perform as part of an age 21-and-older event.
- When: Doors open at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26
- Where: Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Road
- Cost: Free
- Information: speakingrock.com
Plaza Classic Film Festival
The Plaza Classic Film Festival enters its final days after filling Downtown El Paso with more than 100 films, celebrity appearances, lectures, outdoor screenings and other events since July 16. The 19th annual festival continues through Sunday, July 26, with its closing weekend highlighted by acclaimed writer-director Gregory Nava, who will receive the Plaza Classic Award for Career Achievement and introduce two of his landmark films.
- When: “Selena” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 24; “El Norte” at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25
- Where: Plaza Theatre, 125 W. Mills Ave.
- Cost: $10 per screening
- Information: plazaclassic.com
KISS-FM Back-to-School Expo
KISS 93.1 FM will host its annual Back-to-School Expo at Cielo Vista Mall, bringing together vendors, fashion shows, giveaways and family-friendly activities during one of the busiest back-to-school shopping weekends of the year. Visitors can shop for school essentials, enter prize drawings and enjoy live entertainment while learning about local organizations and businesses.
- When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 25
- Where: Cielo Vista Mall, 8401 Gateway Blvd. West
- Cost: Free
- Information: kisselpaso.com
Jezzika Sax at Cool Canyon Nights
WestStar’s Cool Canyon Nights concert series resumes at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre with free weekly performances throughout the summer featuring local and regional acts. The family-friendly series begins with patio entertainment before Jezzika Sax takes the stage as the evening’s headlining performer.
- When: Patio entertainment at 6 p.m.; Jezzika Sax at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23
- Where: McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre, McKelligon Canyon Road
- Cost: Free
- Information: Cool Canyon Nights Instagram
‘Viva! El Paso’
The outdoor theatrical production “Viva! El Paso” continues at McKelligon Canyon for its 2026 season, continuing a long-running summer tradition that traces more than 400 years of regional history through music, dance and performance. Created by Hector Serrano and now directed by Jaime Carrasco, the show features local performers and celebrates cultural influences from Spain, Mexico and the United States.
- When: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 2
- Where: McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre, McKelligon Canyon Road
- Cost: $32.50
- Information: ticketmaster.com
Coming Up
Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair
Fort Bliss MWR will host the 21st annual Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair, connecting new and returning military families with more than 100 organizations offering information on housing, education, recreation, health care and other community resources available at Fort Bliss and throughout the El Paso area.
- When: 1-4 p.m. Thursday, July 30
- Where: Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St., Fort Bliss
- Cost: Free
- Information: 915-569-5864
Lowdown Downtown Lowriding Experience
The Lowdown Downtown Lowriding Experience will celebrate lowrider culture with a day of customized vehicles, live music, local artists and vendors at the El Paso Convention Center. The family-friendly event will also feature bicycles and performances from Hi-C and Tony A, I Am Lopez, Dayna Donna and Miriah Avila.
- When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1
- Where: El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza
- Cost: Visit website for admission information
- Information: Lowdown Downtown Instagram
Day of Remembrance Ceremony
United Way of El Paso County’s Center for Resiliency and El Paso County will host the community’s annual Day of Remembrance marking the seventh anniversary of the Aug. 3, 2019, mass shooting. The event at the Ascarate Healing Garden will include a community sound bath, luminaria lighting, a reading of the names of the 23 victims, live music and reflections from faith and community leaders. Community volunteers are also being sought to assist with the event.
- When: Community sound bath at 10:30 a.m.; remembrance ceremony begins at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2
- Where: Ascarate Healing Garden, 6900 Delta Drive
- Cost: Free
- Information: unitedwayelpaso.org
Rumbo al Ring: Two-Month Giving Day Countdown
Nonprofit leaders can prepare for this year’s El Paso Giving Day campaign during a workshop covering key deadlines, outreach strategies, messaging and volunteer engagement. El Paso Giving Day committee members and staff will also be available to answer questions and help organizations prepare for the annual community fundraising event.
- When: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5
- Where: Mexican American Cultural Center, 201 W. Franklin Ave.
- Cost: Free
- Information: Register at elpasogivingday.org/calendar
El Paso Museum of History Benefit: An Evening at Rancho Los Castro
The El Paso Museum of History will host a benefit celebrating the closing of “Escaramuza, The Poetics of Home,” a traveling exhibition exploring photographic portraiture, poetry and the tradition of escaramuza in the United States. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, a charrería performance by the Castro family, and live music and dancing, with proceeds supporting the museum’s educational programs and preservation efforts.
- When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7
- Where: Lienzo Charro Los Castro, 7530 Damian Road
- Cost: $125
- Information: epcf.org
‘El Tormento de Pablo’ in San Elizario
Los Portales Museum will present the free outdoor theatrical production “El Tormento de Pablo,” a retelling of the la llorona legend from the husband’s perspective that blends Mexican and Aztec traditions through music, dance and storytelling. The family-friendly evening also includes a mercadito, Aztec dance ceremony and a catrina parade, with attendees encouraged to wear traditional Mexican attire and bring lawn chairs or blankets.
- When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 (play begins at 7 p.m.)
- Where: Los Portales Museum, 1521 San Elizario Road, San Elizario
- Cost: Free
- Information: losportalesmuseum.org
Mark Your Calendar
Karol G: Tropicoqueta Tour
Colombian singer Karol G will bring her Tropicoqueta Tour to El Paso following her recent Coachella performance, with a stadium show scheduled at Sun Bowl Stadium. The stop is part of a global tour that includes major U.S. and international venues. Becky G will be the guest performer at both El Paso shows.
- When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6
- Where: Sun Bowl Stadium, 2701 Sun Bowl Drive
- Cost: Tickets start $144
- Information: shopkarolg.com
Encores and Overtures Gala 2026
El Paso Opera will host its annual Encores and Overtures Gala, an evening of fine dining, live performances and fundraising to support the organization’s artistic and educational programs. The event includes a cocktail hour with a silent auction, a three-course dinner, presentation of the Maestro Award and a casino-themed after-party with dancing.
- When: Friday, Sept. 11
- Where: The Elmont Event Center, 240 W. Castellano Drive
- Cost: Starting at $206
- Information: epopera.org
‘Mágico – The Magic of Mexico’
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra will open its 2026-27 Classical Series with “Mágico – The Magic of Mexico,” a multimedia concert celebrating Mexico’s landscapes, culture and traditions through orchestral music and photography. The program features works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, José Pablo Moncayo, Arturo Márquez and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, accompanied by imagery from photographer and multimedia artist Nicholas Bardonnay.
- When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19 (Opening Notes lecture at 6:30 p.m.)
- Where: Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza
- Cost: $17-$49
- Information: epso.org
El Paso Matters 9.15K
The El Paso Matters 9.15K will return this fall, bringing runners and walkers together for a community-focused race through Downtown El Paso. The event includes a 9.15K run and a 1-mile family walk, with proceeds supporting local journalism and a post-race celebration with awards.
- When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 (line-up begins 7 a.m.)
- Where: Cleveland Square Park, 510 N. Santa Fe St.
- Cost: $45 through Aug. 31
- Information: elpasomatters.org/run
Usher and Chris Brown
R&B artists Usher and Chris Brown are scheduled to bring their co-headlining tour to El Paso later this year with a performance at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
- When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3
- Where: Sun Bowl Stadium, 2701 Sun Bowl Drive
- Cost: $133-$631
- Information: ticketmaster.com
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