Good morning, El Paso. When I was younger I remember going to the fair and eating fried frog legs and a burger with donuts as buns. Don’t knock it until you try it.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

• Live Performance At San Jacinto Plaza

• The City Of El Paso Is Hiring

• Fire Burning East Of Cloudcroft

Let’s get to it.

Things To Do

For Adults

El Paso Fair Coming To Town 🎡

The Big El Paso Fair hits Ascarate Park from March 28 to April 13! There will be brand-new rides, awesome food, and cool shows. If you get your tickets early, you can get a good discount too. I put the link below to help you find the tickets.

📅 Date & Time: March 28 - April 13 (Weekdays 5 P.M. - 11 P.M., Weekends 1 P.M. - Midnight)
📍 Location: Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
🎟️ Tickets: Walgreens or Online Here

Salsa Dance Social 💃

Dance into spring at the Spring Fling Salsa Social on March 21st! Learn salsa moves, watch an amazing bachata dance show, and groove to live music by Team Havana Salsa Band and DJ Rojo. No partner is needed, call Joanie Garcia, (915) 585-0090 for more info.

📅 Date & Time: March 21, 9:00 P.M. - 3:00 A.M.
📍 Location: El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy, 7220 N Mesa St., El Paso, TX
💲 Admission: $12 (BYOB)

Yoga At The History Museum 🧘

Relax with free yoga at the El Paso Museum of History on Thursday, March 20th! Just stretch, breathe, and chill. (Adults only, sorry kids!)

📅 Date & Time: March 20, 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
📍 Location: El Paso Museum of History

Live Performance At San Jacinto Plaza 💧

Today there’s a live performance based on the movement, impact, and significance of water in the region. It’s free and is a collaboration between Mountain Movement Dance Company, UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance, and Forklift Danceworks. If you’re in the area make sure to stop by.

📅 Date & Time: March 20, 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
📍 Location: San Jacinto Plaza, Downtown El Paso

For Kids & Families

Donkey Hodie Story Time 🫏

Donkey Hodie, a popular character on PBS Kids, will be at the Judge Edward Marquez Library today at 5:00 P.M. It may not be the actual character, but it is still pretty cool. It’s free and you don’t need to register.

📅 Date & Time: March 20, 5:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Judge Edward Marquez Library, 610 N. Yarbrough

Bunny Paint Party For All Ages 🐰

Hop on over to the Bunny Paint Party on March 21! Paint a cute bunny on your own canvas at Artspace Gallery—supplies included! It’s for kids and grown-ups, no painting skills needed. Let's get hopping! Ok, no more bunny puns.

📅 Date & Time: March 21, 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Artspace Gallery, 601 N Oregon St, Downtown El Paso
🎟️ Tickets: www.DIYworkshopEP.com

Chess Meetup ♟️

Chess is getting so popular these days, and if you’re into it, there’s a chess meetup every Thursday at the Dorris Van Doren Library. You can bring your own board or use one they provide. All ages are welcome and it’s free.

📅 Date & Time: March 20, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Dorris Van Doren Library, 551 E Redd Rd., El Paso

Music Class For Toddlers 🎶

Bring your little ones to a super-fun music class on March 20th! They'll sing, dance, and play—with instruments and a music teacher included! You can see tickets here.

📅 Date & Time: March 20, 11:30 A.M. 🎶
📍 Location: Tots and Play, The Shoppes at Solana

Local News

Fire Burning East Of Cloudcroft

Right now there’s a wildfire raging east of Cloudcroft in Mayhill, New Mexico. It has grown to 235 acres and is currently 0% contained. About 100 firefighters are working to fight it right now with more help on the way. As of now, there is no threat to Cloudcroft and we hope it stays that way.

The City Of El Paso Is Hiring 🏢

The city is hiring for all kinds of different positions. I looked at some of the jobs and there are some pretty good-paying jobs on the list. If you are interested then you can check out the job openings here.

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Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday 3/20

• Disco Night – The Reagan – 6:00 P.M.

• Dusty Low – Stoic's Cocktail Lounge – 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Gina D' Kaché – Cuñado's – 6:30 P.M.

• Guitar Slim – Palacio Bar – Time Not Specified

• Jane Like Fire – RockHouse Bar & Grill – 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Jez – 1922 Bar – 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• March Madness – Cactus Owl – 3:00 P.M.

• Murs – Lowbrow Palace – 8:00 P.M. (tickets)

• Nightbird – Four80's Bar – 8:00 P.M.

• Platinum Max – Lowbrow Palace – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. (tickets)

• Starset – Mountain Star Brewing Company – 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

• Tribute to Luis Miguel – St Rogers Depot – 8:45 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. (tickets)

Friday 3/21

• One Direction Night – Lowbrow Palace – Doors: 8:30 P.M. / Show: 9:00 P.M. (tickets)

• Mariachi Balas de Platas – Speaking Rock – 7:00 P.M.

• El Paso Winds Concert 4 – Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall – 7:30 P.M. (tickets)

• Tito Double P – El Paso County Coliseum – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. (tickets)

• Kikimora – Love Buzz – 8:30 P.M. - 12:30 A.M.

• Lady Gaga Night – Lowbrow Palace – 9:00 P.M. (tickets)

• Wheelhouse – Mountain Star Brewing – 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Comedy Night – NEEP Collective – 9:00 P.M.

• Jordan Taylor – 1922 Bar – 10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Birdogs – Rosa's Cantina – 8:00 P.M. - Midnight

• Inolvidable – Bowl El Paso – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• System.a – The Hoppy Monk – 9:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Triple Shot – Four80's Bar – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Electric Dream – A Willie Good Dive Bar – 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• Electric Dream – High Times Bar – 9:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.

• Karaoke Night – The Yard – 8:00 P.M. - 11:59 P.M.

• 575 Band – Palacio Bar – Time Not Specified

• Sangre Gitana – Three Mule Saloon – 9:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Gina D' Kaché – Cuñado's – 5:00 P.M.

• Esteban Orona – Cuñado's – 7:00 P.M.

• King Octopus – Cactus Owl – 8:00 P.M.

Weather

Thursday

⬆️ 70 ⬇️ 42 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain

Friday

⬆️ 76 ⬇️ 45 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain

Saturday

⬆️ 81 ⬇️ 50 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain

Sports

Rhinos Vs New Mexico Ice Wolves 🏒

This weekend is Family weekend with the Rhinos so kids 12 and under get in free. Saturday will also include the popular teddy bear toss where fans can toss bears onto the ice after the game to then be collected and donated to local charities.

📅 Date & Time: March 21, 7:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Events Center, 4100 E. Paisano, El Paso, TX
🎟️ Tickets: Click here

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