Good morning, El Paso. It’s Friday and that means the weekend is officially here. We have tons of things for you to do this weekend, especially if you’re into live music.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

• A Sink Hole Reappears

• Local Play For The Kids

• Tons Of Live Music This Weekend

Let’s get to it.

Around Town

Help Needed To Catch Park Vandals 👮‍♀️

Vandals hit Shawver Park, and now police are on the hunt. Between Jan. 5 and 8, 47 light posts along the walking trail were damaged or destroyed, racking up $7,500 in damage at the park near Loop 375.

El Paso Crime Stoppers is asking for tips! If you know anything, call 915-566-8477 or submit a tip online at cselpaso.org.

Tipsters stay anonymous and could score a cash reward if their info leads to an arrest. Let’s keep our parks safe!

A Sink Hole Reappears 🕳️

Sinkholes are back in Far East El Paso, and residents aren’t happy. Over the past three years, at least four sinkholes have appeared near Mission Ridge Blvd and Pleasant, leaving some without water for hours.

The latest opened on Jan. 30, just months after another was repaired. The previous sinkhole, caused by a water main break in November, severely damaged the northbound lanes.

Residents worry about safety and vehicle damage, fearing they’ll fall right into one. Officials from Paseo del Este MUD and the county are investigating. More updates to come!

Things To Do

The Perfect Play For Kids 🎭

Get ready for a tail-wagging adventure! Dog Man: The Musical is coming to El Paso’s Abraham Chavez Theatre on Saturday, February 1, with performances at 3:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M.

Based on Dav Pilkey’s hit book series, this action-packed, laugh-out-loud show follows Dog Man—a part-dog, part-policeman crimefighter—as he takes on the mischievous Petey the Cat and a cyborg fish with a wild plan.

With catchy tunes, hilarious antics, and plenty of heart, this musical is perfect for families and fans.

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

• Times: 3:00 P.M. & 6:30 P.M.

• Location: Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso, TX

• Tickets & Info: Call the box office at 915.231.1100 or buy online here.

Time To Get Digging 🦕

Calling all little explorers! Discovering Nature is bringing archaeology and paleontology together for an exciting hands-on adventure on February 1 at 4301 Transmountain Road.

Kids will dig into the past, explore a geologic timeline, and even meet an expert with real fossils! This free program is perfect for curious 4-6 year-olds.

• Date: February 1

• Times: 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

• Location: 4301 Transmountain Road, El Paso, TX

• RSVP: Email [email protected] (Limited spots!)

Want To Paint? 🎨

Unleash your creativity at DIY Workshop El Paso with Hands-On Open Paint on February 1 at Artspace Gallery!

Choose from wood slices, coloring pages, or canvas sheets and create your masterpiece. All supplies included—just show up and paint! Walk-ins welcome.

• Date: February 1, 2025

• Time: 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

• Location: Artspace Gallery, 601 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX

• Cost: $5

• Register: www.diyworkshopep.com

• Contact: [email protected] | (915) 257-824

Weather

Friday

⬆️ 61 ⬇️ 31 | ☀️ | 4% chance of rain

Saturday

⬆️ 66 ⬇️ 38 | 🌤️ | 0% chance of rain

Sunday

⬆️ 73 ⬇️ 43 | 🌤️ | 0% chance of rain

Live Music & Entertainment

Friday

• Triple Shot - Four 80's Sports Bar and Grill - 480 Talbot Avenue, Canutillo, TX 79835 - 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Justin Bieber Night - Lowbrow Palace (Indoor) - 1006 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901 - 8:30 P.M. (Doors Open) - 9:00 P.M. (Show) (tickets)

• Joshua Lucero - 1922 - 502 N Oregon St Ste B, El Paso, TX 79901 - 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• Jordan Taylor - 1922 - 502 N Oregon St Ste B, El Paso, TX 79901 - 10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• FM Junkies - Rosa's Cantina - 3454 Doniphan Dr, El Paso, TX 79922 - 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• High Vibrations - Rosewood - 412 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 - 10:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.

• Sandy Rivera (Kings of Tomorrow) – The Reagan Hi-Fi Vinyl Bar – 313 E Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 – 9:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M. (free with reservation)

• Inolvidable – Bowl El Paso – 11144 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX – 8:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.

• Rhapsody – Cactus Owl – 204 Palm Street, El Paso, TX – 8:00 P.M.

• Rewind – Two Five Dive Bar – 3350 Wedgewood Dr Ste #6, El Paso, TX 79925 – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

• The Retro'z – Rocky's Bordertown Cantina and Grill – 6999 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79925 – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

• Variety Night – Havana Bar & Grill – 7250 Doniphan Dr, Canutillo, TX 79835

• DJ Super – Crown and Eagle Bar & Grill – 1731 Lee Trevino Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 – 8:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

• Comedy Open Mic – Cinco Bar & Patio – 2909 Pershing Dr., El Paso, TX – 9:00 P.M.

Saturday

• Encore – Maria's Cantina – 1360 Lee Trevino Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 – 9:00 P.M.

• Tributo a Tropicalisimo Apache Mazter 4 – Havana Bar & Grill – 7250 Doniphan Dr, Canutillo, TX 79835 – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

• The Emo Night Tour – Lowbrow Palace – 1006 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. (tickets)

• SwampStation: Layz – 1111 Nightclub – 9740 Dyer St Suite #117, El Paso, TX – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. (tickets)

• Jesus Castillo – 1922 – 502 N Oregon St Ste B, El Paso, TX – 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• The Tip – Rosa's Cantina – 3454 Doniphan Dr, El Paso, TX – 8:00 P.M. - Midnight.

• West Texas – Brooklyn Lounge (inside Bowl El Paso) – 11144 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Al Tejano and Down by Fore – Cactus Owl – 204 Palm Street, El Paso, TX – 9:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.

• DJ Shindagger – Iron Gnome – 4698 Hueco Tanks Rd, El Paso, TX – 6:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• FatherWolf, Balances915, Scairat & Kactus Kings – MONA Bar of Modern Art – 410 1/2 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

Sunday

• The Jazz Exchange Academy Program "Winter Concert" – The Garrison – 420 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX – 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (tickets)

• Karaoke Night – MONA Bar of Modern Art – 410 1/2 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX – 10:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.

Sports

UTEP Comes Up Short 🏀

UTEP men’s basketball battled hard but fell short in a 78-74 loss to Western Kentucky in a tightly contested Conference USA matchup.

The game saw nine ties and 10 lead changes, with UTEP briefly taking control with a 10-0 run in the second half.

However, Western Kentucky’s Khristian Lander (28 points) and Don McHenry (20 points) made clutch shots down the stretch to secure the win.

UTEP forced 18 turnovers and grabbed 14 steals but couldn’t overcome WKU’s 55.6% shooting. The Miners now stand at 15-6 overall and 5-3 in conference play, tied for second place.

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