This week in El Paso includes Comic Con, Earth Day events and Earth, Wind & Fire
El Pasoans are venturing out to enjoy concerts, farmers' markets, and art shows as the coronavirus pandemic eases.
Here's what's happening this week if you're looking for a fun night out in El Paso County.
Friday
El Paso Comic Con: Comic con will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the El Paso convention center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Convention Center Box Office will open one hour prior to doors opening each day. Tickets will be $10 more if purchased at the door. Tickets are $20 for Friday, $35 for Saturday, and $30 for Sunday. Children 2 and under are free with a paid adult. All tickets are General Admission. The Weekend Ticket is $65, good for all three days. The VIP tickets are $175 which include a badge, lanyard and swag and entry to VIP Launch Party. Tickets are available at the Plaza Theatre Box Office and online at www.elpasocomiccon.com
El Paso Symphony Orchestra: The orchestra will present "When in Rome" concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Plaza Theatre, 125 W Mills Ave. It will feature Natasha Pareski on piano. Tickets, ranging from $16 to $46, plus fees, are available via Ticketmaster.com
UTEP Dinner Theatre: The theater will present dinner performances of the classic Stephen Sondheim musical, Into the Woods, at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday,, Wednesday*, Thursday*, April 29-30, May 4*, 5*, 6-7. (*Discount Dinner Performance); matinee dinner performance at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.* Also, no dinner matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. May 1 and 8. Friday and Saturday Dinner Performances cost $53.50 for adults, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday matinee dinner performances cost $48.50 for adults and $32.50 for no dinner matinees. Discounts for seniors, military and students. Tickets available at the UTEP Ticket Center and via Ticketmaster.com.
Dance Nation: The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance will present the play about competitive dancers clawing their way to the top of nationals at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday and April 29, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the June Sadowski Kruszewski Studio Theatre in the Fox Fine Arts Building. The play has mature content. General admission tickets are $18; discounts for students, military and seniors. UTEP Ticket Center, 209 N. Mesa Drive. 915-747-5118.
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Saturday
Pop-up Gallery: The Hal Marcus Gallery, will have a Pop in to our Pop Up, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in front of the gallery, 1308 N. Oregon St. The pop-up will feature a variety of gift ideas including jewelry, ceramics, soaps, and wax candles.
Cielo Vista Mall: The mall will celebrate Earth Week with events focused on sustainability from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdayon the lower level, near JC Penny store.
Earth Day and World Book Day at the Market: Celebrate Earth Day and World Book Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Farmers’ Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Live entertainment from 10 a.m. to noon. www.ardovinos.com/farmers-market or call 575-589-0653 (Ext. 6).
Downtown Farmers Market: The El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market, featuring handmade arts and crafts and regional agricultural products, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 117 Anthony St.
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El Paso Comic Con: See Friday.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra: See Friday.
UTEP Dinner Theatre: See Friday.
Dance Nation: See Friday.
Sunday
Earth, Wind & Fire: The legendary funk band Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets, ranging from $79 to $159, plus fees, available via Ticketmaster.com
Tempers: The New York City electronic pop duo will perform at 9 p.m. Sunday at The Reagan. The duo recently released its forthcoming new album, New Meanings. Tickets are $15, excluding fees, available at Eventbrite.com
Scenic Sunday: Scenic Drive shuts down to traffic from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Sunday so walkers, runners, cyclists and skaters can enjoy a traffic-free adventure. Free. More information: elpasotexas.gov.
El Paso Comic Con: See Friday.
UTEP Dinner Theatre: See Friday.
Monday
Karaoke Night: Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Road, is hosting karaoke nights from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays with a chance to win prizes. For people ages 21 and older.
Tuesday
Broadway in El Paso: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets, ranging from $20 to $65, plus fees, are available via Ticketmaster.com or the Plaza Theatre Box Office. 915-231-1111.
Karaoke Night: See Monday.
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Wednesday
Wine Down Wednesday: The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso will have Wine Down Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. with Catarina Glo Wednesday at El Paso Food Court. Shoppers also can register for a chance to win prizes.
UTEP Dinner Theatre: See Friday.
Dance Nation: See Friday.
Thursday
“Bach’s Lunch”: The free concert will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza.
UTEP Dinner Theatre: See Friday.
Dance Nation: See Friday.
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @EPTMaria on Twitter.
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