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🌞Pretty Woman: The Musical Coming To EP

🌞Pretty Woman: The Musical Coming To EP

Border City Buzz
February 27, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. The weekend is almost here and we have tons of upcoming events and live music going on.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

Paint Your Own Hogwarts Castle
Military Veteran’s Job Fair
Gold’s Gym Closing In El Paso

Let’s get to it.

Things To Do

Pretty Woman: The Musical 🎶

Catch Pretty Woman: The Musical in El Paso from February 28 to March 2! Based on the classic romantic movie, this musical features an original score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, plus the iconic song "Oh, Pretty Woman." If you liked the movie, you’ll love the musical.

📅 Dates: February 28 – March 2
📍 Location: Plaza Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: Click here

Paint Your Own Hogwarts Castle 🏰

Join the Harry Potter Paint Party on February 27th at 6:30 P.M. at Cafe Rose in Downtown El Paso! Create your own Hogwarts castle with a Van Gogh-style skyline. This fun event is perfect for Harry Potter fans, friends, family, and date nights. All materials are provided!

📅 Date & Time: February 27 @ 6:30 P.M.
📍 Location: Cafe Rose, 305 E Franklin Ave, El Paso
🎟️ Tickets: Click here

Polish Community & Donuts 🍩

Celebrate Fat Thursday with free pączki (Polish donuts) on February 27 at Krispy Kreme! From 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., join the General Casimir Pulaski Society of El Paso for a festive and delicious Polish tradition. It’s a great way to connect with the community and enjoy sweet treats!

📅 Date & Time: February 27 @ 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Krispy Kreme, 7640 N Mesa St, El Paso

Art Tour At Texas Tech 🖼️

Explore the public art treasures at Texas Tech El Paso on February 28! From 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., Ginger Francis will guide you through stunning art on campus, including the Helix Garden and Tom Lea’s famous work. It’s a fascinating walk through culture and history!

📅 Date & Time: February 28 @ 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine, 137 Rick Francis St, El Paso
✅ Admission: Free, but reservation recommended (here)

Youth Opera El Paso 🎭

Don’t miss Searching The Painted Sky by the Youth Opera of El Paso, running from February 28 to March 2 at the Philanthropy Theatre! This opera for youth is a great way to experience beautiful music and storytelling. Bring the family for a night of culture and fun!

📅 Date & Time: February 28 – March 2
📍 Location: Philanthropy Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: Click here

Local News

Military Veteran’s Job Fair 🪖

Retired service members, transitioning military, and military spouses are invited to the Fort Bliss veterans job fair on February 27! From 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., connect with over 30 companies at the Centennial Banquet & Conference Center (11199 Sergeant E Churchill St, Fort Bliss). Registration is free, so don’t miss this great opportunity!

El Paso Food Handlers License 🧑‍🍳

Get certified to serve safely with the City of El Paso’s Food Handler courses! For just $32, you can join in-person classes and learn how to keep your customers safe. The English class is on March 12, and the Spanish class is on March 26, both from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

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Little Kids Soccer League Returns ⚽

Mini Sports Soccer is back! Registration for kids ages 4-5 and 6-7 is open through March 22, with games starting the week of March 24. The cost is $40 per child, plus a $5 mandatory parent class. It’s a fun way for kids to learn soccer and teamwork! Check out the link above for more info.

Local Business

Gold’s Gym Closing In El Paso 💪

Gold’s Gym has announced that the 1224 Wedgewood location is closing permanently. But don’t worry! You can still work out at the Eastlake and Tierra Este locations.

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Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday 2/27

Open Mic Night – Wine Down – 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Open Mic Night – Old Sheepdog Brewery – Sign Up: 7:00 P.M., Show: 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles (Four Bridges) – St Rogers Depot – 5:30 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. (tickets)
Calling For Chaos – RockHouse Bar & Grill – 6:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.
UTEP Symphony Orchestra in Concert – Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall – 7:30 P.M. (tickets)
Mariachi Esencia de Mexico – Speaking Rock – 7:00 P.M.
Karaoke Night – Cinco Bar – 8:00 P.M.
DJ Trifecta – 101eptx – 9:00 P.M.
Nightbird Band – Four80's Sports Bar – 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Family Game Night – The Yard – 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.