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April 17, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. I promise that once Easter ends, so will the Easter puns. But for now, I have to get them in while I still have time.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

Market Under The Stars
Easter Activities At Licon Dairy
More Wind & Dust

Let’s get to it. But first, I’m curious….

Things To Do

For Adults

Market Under The Stars 🌃

From 5 to 9 P.M. tonight, shop local vendors, enjoy food, dance to DJ Lou’s ‘80s hits, and check out cool exhibits at Arts Festival Plaza.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 17, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Arts Festival Plaza, 109 W San Francisco Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

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District 8 Community Meeting 🗣️

Want to stay in the loop on what’s happening in your part of town? City Rep. Chris Canales is hosting a District 8 meeting at City Hall with updates and a special guest speaker!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 17, 5:30 PM
📍 Location: El Paso City Hall, 300 N. Campbell St.

Salsa Lessons & Dancing 💃

El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy’s is having another Friday Salsa Social! With a live set by Team Havana, DJ Mane spinning Latin hits, and dancing until 3 A.M., it’s your chance to let loose. No partner? No problem! Lessons are from 9 - 10, then social dancing until 3 A.M.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 18, 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
📍 Location: El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy, 7220 N Mesa St., El Paso, TX
💵 Admission: $12 | BYOB | Call (915) 585-0090 for details

30th Annual YWCA Women’s Luncheon 🙍‍♀️

The 30th Annual YWCA Women’s Luncheon is happening April 24th and this year’s keynote speaker is none other than Lucy Liu! The event raises funds to support YWCA programs helping women, children, and families in El Paso. Come for the inspiration, stay for the impact!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 24, 11:30 AM
📍 Location: El Paso Convention Center
🎟️ Tickets & Tables: ywcaelpaso.org

Paint Your Pet 🐶

Bring your furry friend to life on canvas at the Paint Your Pet Class with Ash! Happening April 18th, this fun, all-levels class includes all supplies and guided instruction. Just send in a photo of your pet and get ready to create a masterpiece. You can register here.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 18, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: El Paso Art Association, 500 W. Paisano, El Paso, TX

Jazz Night 🎷

Celebrate Jazz and Poetry Night as local poets and jazz musicians blend smooth sounds with powerful words. From drums to spoken dreams, this is a night for music lovers and lyric chasers alike.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 17, 2025 | 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
📍 Location: International Bar, 114 A Mills Ave., El Paso, TX 79901

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For Kids & Families

Easter Egg Hunt 🐰

Hop on over to Harmony School of Innovation’s Easter Egg Hunt & Open House today! With 1,200 eggs, food, games, music, and fun, it’s the perfect spring event. Don’t forget your basket and stick around for a 5:00 PM open house tour! You can learn more here.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 17, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Harmony School of Innovation, 5210 Fairbanks Dr., El Paso, TX

Chess Meetup ♟️

Think you’ve got game? Or want to learn? Swing by the Dorris Van Doren Library for chess today. All ages welcome—boards provided, brainpower encouraged!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 17, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Dorris Van Doren Library, 551 E Redd Rd., El Paso, TX

Easter Activities At Licon Dairy 🐇

Enjoy egg hunts for all ages, pet real bunnies, snap a pic with the Easter Bunny, and get hands-on with crafts and farm animals. Bring the whole crew—it’s fun, fluffy, and full of snacks!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 18 & 19, 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Licon Dairy, 11951 Glorietta Rd., San Elizario, TX

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Another Easter Egg Hunt 🧺

Texas Kids Dental is hosting a hoppin’ good time! Join the free Easter Egg Hunt on April 17th with photos, prizes, and bunny fun for all ages—don’t forget your basket!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 17, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 7480 Remcon Cir, El Paso, TX

Local News

El Paso Program Connects Vets With Jobs 🪖

El Paso County is teaming up with the U.S. Army to help veterans find jobs locally through the new PaYS program. Leaders say too many veterans leave town after service, so this effort links them directly to hiring companies. A special ceremony at the courthouse celebrated the launch, highlighting El Paso’s commitment to keeping its heroes close to home.

More Wind & Dust 🍃

Hold on to your hats—El Paso's about to get real dusty, again. Strong winds up to 70 mph are blowing in Thursday through Saturday, kicking up major dust and causing brown-out conditions. If you’ve got allergies or asthma, take extra care. Easter Sunday, though? Sunny, calm, and a much-needed breather.

Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday

Country Dance Classes – Cactus Owl – 7:00 P.M.
Dusty Low – Park Tavern – 6:30 P.M.
Gina D' Kaché – Cuñado's – 6:30 P.M.
Guitar Slim – Palacio Bar – Time Not Specified.
Jez – 1922 Bar – 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Mariachi Frontera – Rosas Cantina – 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Moonshine Band – Speaking Rock – 7:00 P.M.
Nightbird – Four80's Bar
Open Decks – Rosewood Bar – Time not listed.
Poetry & Jazz Night – International Bar – 9:00 P.M.
Sarah Burton – Star City Studio Productions – 7:00 P.M.
Shaun Mahoney Quartet – Proof & Press – 7:30 P.M.
UTEP Percussion Ensemble – Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall – 7:30 P.M. (tickets)