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Mountain of Gold: A History of East and Southeast Asian Cultures in El Paso del Norte, 1880s – 1980s
May 15, 2026
Community
Exhibitions
Museum and Exhibits
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History

The title Mountain of Gold refers to how many families described the United States as the “mountain of gold” and Mexico as the “mountain of silver” as they journeyed to border in pursuit of prosper…

May 15
Pasos Urbanos III
May 15, 2026
Community
Exhibitions
Museum and Exhibits
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History

Pasos Urbanos: A Photographic Narrative of Downtown Borderland Culture is an exhibition composed of images submitted by artists living within a 150-mile radius of Downtown El Paso, including ou…

May 15
Escaramuza, The Poetics of Home
May 15, 2026
Community
Exhibitions
Museum and Exhibits
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History - 1st floor, Gallery A

“Escaramuza, The Poetics of Home” is a traveling collaborative project that uses photographic portraiture, poetry, and audio interviews to explore the Mexican tradition of escaramuza and the wo…

May 15
Exhibition - Cynthia Gutierrez-Krapp: Strangers in Our Own Land
May 15, 2026
Exhibitions
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UTEP - Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

As part of the Rubin Center’s Genius Loci series spotlighting regional artists, this solo exhibition features new and recent work by El Paso–based mixed-media artist Cynthia Gutierrez-Krapp. Known …

May 15
Gimme Gimme Disco
May 15, 2026
Dance
9:00 PM
Lowbrow Palace, Indoor

Burwood Land Gimme Gimme Disco

Doors: 9:00PM
Show: 9:30PM


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May 15
Borderland Connect 2026
May 15, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Free
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
San Jacinto Plaza

One Industrial Works proudly presents Borderland Connect 2026, returning for its 2nd year!

This premier gathering is the only event of its kind in the Borderland, bringing together contrac…

May 15
Wraiths of the West Texas Wind : El Paso Ghost Tour
May 15, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Guided Tours
History and Culture
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All tours meet at San Jacinto Plaza at 114 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

Experience the Thrill of El Paso’s Top-Rated Ghost Tour! Join us for an unforgettable walking tour where haunted history and chilling legends collide in the heart of Sun City. Offered nightly y…

May 15
Austin Jimmy Murphy
May 15, 2026
Community
Concerts
Family-Friendly
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
Live Music - Small Venue
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hacienda de Mesilla

Award-winning singer/songwriter Austin Jimmy Murphy performs original blues, jazz, swing, country, and Americana.

May 15
Gimme Gimme Disco
May 15, 2026
Dance
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Lowbrow Palace

America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to El Paso on 15 May 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but glitter, grooves, and pure dance-floor joy.

If you can’t get enough of AB…

May 15
GLOW & FLOW A White Salsa Affair - Friday Salsa Social
May 15, 2026
Community
Dance
Family-Friendly
Festivals
Friendly
Performing Arts
Sports and Fitness
9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy

✨🤍 GLOW & FLOW – A White Salsa Affair 🤍✨ Get ready for one of the HOTTEST salsa nights of the spring! 🔥 This is not just a dance… it’s a full-on glow party experience. 💃🕺 Dress in your favorite …

May 15
Frequenzia
May 15, 2026
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Franklin's Lounge

Join us for a fun nigh out with live music - Spanish hits and classic American rock and country in a great atmosphere.

May 15
Blade Rave
May 16, 2026
Dance
9:00 PM
Lowbrow Palace, Indoor

Doors: 9:00PM
Show: 9:00PM


ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS.

In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund wil…

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May 16
The Jazz Exchange: Jazz Around Town Music Series at Mountain Star Brewery
May 16, 2026
Community
Concerts
Family-Friendly
Food and Drinks
Free
Friendly
Live Music - Small Venue
Performing Arts
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mountain Star Brewery

THE EXCHANGE JAZZ AROUND TOWN – 2026 MUSIC SERIES The Jazz Exchange is proud to continue bringing live jazz to El Paso in 2026 through our Jazz Around Town Music Series. In partnership with local…

May 16
Free Yoga Saturdays
May 16, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Free
Friendly
Nature and Outdoors
Sports and Fitness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History

Join this beginner and family-friendly yoga class designed to help with flexibility, strength, balance, as well as improve mental health. Whether you’re new to yoga or just looking for a peac…

May 16
Public Candle-lit Haunted History Tour through  the historic Dona Ana Courthouse and Jail! March 13 and May 16
May 16, 2026
Community
Guided Tours
History and Culture
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The historic Dona Ana Courthouse and Jail

If you’re looking for something a little more ”edgy” to do with your friends, this is it!

The guided, walking tour will escort you through the ”Grand old Lady” to experience firsthand, the are…

May 16
Celebration of Bag Pipes 4
May 16, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Family-Friendly
Festivals
Food and Drinks
Friendly
Live Music - Small Venue
Military
Performing Arts
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bel Air High School located at 731 N Yarbrough Dr. El Paso Texas 79915

We are just around the corner from the 4th Annual Celebration of Bagpipes (CoB4), taking place on May 16, 2026, at Bel Air High School.

CoB4 will once again transform Bel Air’s courtyard into a …

May 16
Segundo encuentro: ME CELEBRO (Mom Wellness Sessions)
May 16, 2026
Community
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Stanton House

ME CELEBRO es el segundo encuentro de Mom Wellness Sessions, una experiencia presencial diseñada para mamás que buscan reconectar consigo mismas, cuidar su bienestar emocional y compartir con otras…

May 16
Hour of Code: Generation AI Workshop
May 16, 2026
DIY/Crafts
Family-Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
1:00 PM
La Nube - Blue Sky Lab

La Nube, with support from the El Paso Innovation Hub and Microsoft, invites you to Minecraft Hour of Code: Generation AI.

This fun workshop series welcomes curious kids and caring adults to…

May 16
La Nube - Sensory Friendly Hours
May 16, 2026
Family-Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
La Nube

Discover La Nube in a calmer, more comfortable way during our Sensory-Friendly Hours! A special time designed for guests who benefit from a quieter environment and thoughtful adjustments.

Du…

May 16
DJ Snake
May 16, 2026
Concerts
Live Music - Small Venue
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The Elmont Swim Club

DJ Snake is back at the pool for another epic Elmont takeover. ⚡

Last time was unreal. This time, it’s going to be a special one.

May 16
Armed Forces Day Parade
May 16, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Family-Friendly
Free
Military
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bliss Smith Field

Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Bliss Smith Field! Join us for a FREE spirited community parade honoring the brave men and women who serve our nation. After the parade, stay for a full afternoon …

May 16
MIJO-PALOOZA
May 16, 2026
Annual Events
Exhibitions
Friendly
Sports and Fitness
4:03 PM - 9:03 PM
The Yard Patio Beer Garden

MIJO-PALOOZA is an all age event Pillow Fight, where we are attempting to raise money for the Mijo Foundation. Mijo Foundation is a Foundation started by several UTEP football players, including …

May 16
May-Hem: BOGO
May 16, 2026
Family-Friendly
Military
Sports and Fitness
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Desert Strike Lanes

🎮 BOGO Games Every Saturday in May! 🎮
Get ready for double the fun all month long! Join us every Saturday in May from 12pm – 6pm for our Buy One, Get One Games event. Bring a…

May 16
Live Music + Wine with The Retroz
May 16, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zin Valle Vineyard

Zin Valle Vineyards is proud to support the local music scene and feature a rotating list of acts every Saturday and Sunday — year round.

**Our venue and music are free and open to the publi…

May 16
Hand Embroidery Workshop at a Winery
May 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Zin Valle Vineyards

Join us for a hand embroidery workshop where participants will connect with their memories using needle and thread.

Using basic hand embroidery stitches, you will learn how to add depth and text…

May 16
The Concordia Cemetery Ghosts & Legends Tour
May 16, 2026
Community
Family-Friendly
Friendly
Guided Tours
History and Culture
Nature and Outdoors
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Concordia Cemetery

Step into the shadows of the “City of the Dead” for an unforgettable night of history and haunting. Join Lost El Paso Paranormal for The Concordia Cemetery Ghosts & Legends Tour, an immersive journ…

May 16
Armed Forces Day Parade
May 16, 2026
Annual Events
Community
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Free
Military
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bliss Smith Field

Celebrate Armed Forces Day with Fort Bliss! Join us for a spirited community parade honoring the brave men and women who serve our nation. After the parade, stay for a full afternoon of family‑frie…

May 16
Fab Lab: DIY Kaleidiscopes
May 16, 2026
DIY/Crafts
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
La Nube - Challenge It (4th Floor)

Explore a world of color and pattern in the Fab Lab DIY Kaleidoscope Design Lab!

Guests will design, build, and experiment with their own custom kaleidoscopes to explore how light, mirrors, …

May 16
Iggy Samaniego: Stand-Up & Deliver | Comedy Show
May 16, 2026
Comedy
7:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Wall Street Lounge

Join Iggy Samaniego, one of El Paso’s greatest OG comedians with an unforgettable lineup of El Paso’s best comedians! Including Joe Rodriguez, Josh Ryan, our Host Sha Rita and surprise guests!

May 16
Extremo Tropical
May 16, 2026
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Franklin's Lounge

Feel the rhythm and dance the night away with our live salsa band bringing uplifting high - energy Latin beats.

May 16
Watercolor Pencil Pop-Up Workshop!
May 16, 2026
DIY/Crafts
Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
El Paso Museum of Archaeology

Join the El Paso Museum of Archaeology for a Watercolor Pencil Pop-Up Workshop!

No previous experience needed! ALL level and ALL supplies provided! Learn watercolor pencil basic techniques….

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May 16
Bug Fest
May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Family-Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
El Paso Zoo

Sponsored by Truly Nolen, Bug Fest will be buzzing with all kinds of bugs and insects from spiders, scorpions, crickets, to Madagascar hissing cockroaches and much more.

Guests can get up cl…

May 16-17
EPCF: Jewel Box Series
May 17, 2026
Concerts
Performing Arts
2:30 PM
Philanthropy Theatre

The premise of the El Paso Community Foundation Jewel Box Series at the Philanthropy Theatre is to foster and showcase community talent in an inspiring atmosphere that is part of the Plaza Theatre …

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May 17
EPCF: Jewel Box Series
May 17, 2026
Concerts
Performing Arts
7:00 PM
Philanthropy Theatre

The premise of the El Paso Community Foundation Jewel Box Series at the Philanthropy Theatre is to foster and showcase community talent in an inspiring atmosphere that is part of the Plaza Theatre …

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May 17
An Anansi Experience
May 17, 2026
Performing Arts
2:30 PM
Philanthropy Theatre
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May 17
An Anansi Experience
May 17, 2026
Performing Arts
7:00 PM
Philanthropy Theatre
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May 17
Mountain of Gold: A History of East and Southeast Asian Cultures in El Paso del Norte, 1880s – 1980s
May 17, 2026
Community
Exhibitions
Museum and Exhibits
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History

The title Mountain of Gold refers to how many families described the United States as the “mountain of gold” and Mexico as the “mountain of silver” as they journeyed to border in pursuit of prosper…

May 17
Pasos Urbanos III
May 17, 2026
Community
Exhibitions
Museum and Exhibits
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History

Pasos Urbanos: A Photographic Narrative of Downtown Borderland Culture is an exhibition composed of images submitted by artists living within a 150-mile radius of Downtown El Paso, including ou…

May 17
Escaramuza, The Poetics of Home
May 17, 2026
Community
Exhibitions
Museum and Exhibits
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History - 1st floor, Gallery A

“Escaramuza, The Poetics of Home” is a traveling collaborative project that uses photographic portraiture, poetry, and audio interviews to explore the Mexican tradition of escaramuza and the wo…

May 17
Race Against Human Trafficking
May 17, 2026
Sports and Fitness
8:00 AM
Sunland Racetrack & Casino

The 3rd Annual Race Against Human Trafficking will take place on May 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM at Sunland Racetrack & Casino. This community event includes a 5K run and 1-mile walk, bringing together fam…

May 17
Celebrando a Frida Kahlo - A Frida Kahlo Inspired Brunch
May 17, 2026
Exhibitions
Museum and Exhibits
11:00 AM
El Paso Museum of Art

Start your Sunday with a thoughtfully curated experience celebrating art, flavor, and culture. Join us on May 17 at 11:00 AM at the DoubleTree Downtown El Paso for a morning inspired by Frida Kahlo…

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May 17
La Nube - Sensory Friendly Hours
May 17, 2026
Family-Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
La Nube

Discover La Nube in a calmer, more comfortable way during our Sensory-Friendly Hours! A special time designed for guests who benefit from a quieter environment and thoughtful adjustments.

Du…

May 17
Passport to Discovery: Problem Detective
May 17, 2026
Family-Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
La Nube

Collect stamps. Build ideas. Make discoveries.
Join Passport to Discovery: Cloud Tank Edition, a 6-week journey where young explorers learn to express their ideas, build confidence,…

May 17
Live Music + Wine with Jezzika Sax
May 17, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zin Valle Vineyards

Zin Valle Vineyards is proud to support the local music scene and feature a rotating list of acts every Saturday and Sunday — year round.

**Our venue and music are free and open to the publi…

May 17
El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble End of Season Concert
May 17, 2026
Community
Concerts
Live Music - Small Venue
Performing Arts
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Star City Studios

The El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble is made up of some of the best middle and high school students from across the region. They will be performing a variety of selections, including the premier of a ne…

May 17
Fab Lab - DIY Kaleidiscopes
May 17, 2026
DIY/Crafts
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
La Nube - Challenge It (4th Floor)

Explore a world of color and pattern in the Fab Lab DIY Kaleidoscope Design Lab!

Guests will design, build, and experiment with their own custom kaleidoscopes to explore how light, mirrors, …

May 17
Fab Lab - DIY Kaleidiscopes
May 17, 2026
DIY/Crafts
Exhibitions
Family-Friendly
Museum and Exhibits
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
La Nube - Challenge It (4th Floor)

Explore a world of color and pattern in the Fab Lab DIY Kaleidoscope Design Lab!

Guests will design, build, and experiment with their own custom kaleidoscopes to explore how light, mirrors, …

May 17
Mariachi Escencia De Mexico
May 17, 2026
Free
Live Music - Small Venue
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Franklin's Lounge

Join us for a lively evening of mariachi music - perfect for the whole family in a fun, festive atmosphere.

May 17