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Border City Buzz
April 09, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. For anyone who didn’t know, besides local events and news, I also share live music, jobs, and weather reports in every newsletter. You just have to scroll a little further down. Enjoy your read!
In today’s Border City Buzz:
Saltgrass 5-Course Tequila Dinner
Recycling Comes to Rec Centers
Afternoon Baseball Game
Let’s get to it. But first, I’m considering doing a “real estate” section once a week where I share an interesting house or property for sale. Let me know if you would be interested in that below.
Things To Do
For Adults
Chihuahua’s Pregame Party ⚾
Mona Bar is stepping up to the plate with a 9:00 A.M. Chihuahuas Day Game party! Enjoy $2 Budweiser, Estrella, and Fireball while Dirty Dogs & Tots celebrates its soft opening.
🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, 9:00 A.M.
📍 Location: Mona Bar, 410 E. San Antonio Ave., El Paso, TX 79901
Paint, Sip, & Eat 🍷
Unleash your inner artist while sipping wine at Wine Down in Socorro! Paint your own glass with step-by-step help, all supplies included—and enjoy 15% off food and drinks while you're at it. You can register here.
🗓️ Date & Time: April 10, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Wine Down, 10245 Socorro Rd, Socorro, TX 79927
Requiem For Rosa Elena's Dream Play 🎭
Step into a powerful original stage play written and directed by Felix Arenas, exploring dreams, resilience, and community. Catch Requiem for Rosa Elena’s Dream at the Philanthropy Theatre on April 13th.
🗓️ Date & Time: April 13, 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Philanthropy Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: Get tickets here
Local Art Done By Seniors 🖼️
The International Museum of Art is hosting a special gallery spotlighting incredible work by local seniors in EPCC’s Senior Adult Program. From portraits to welding, these artists prove creativity only gets better with age!
🗓️ Date & Time: Gallery on view - April 3 – April 19 | Awards Ceremony - April 11, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX
🎟️ Admission: Free
Latin Dance Cardio 💃
It’s Latin dancing and it’s cardio. If you’re looking for a fun way to workout, this is it right here.
🗓️ Date & Time: April 9, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Chamizal Community Center, 2119 Cypress Ave, El Paso, TX 79905
Saltgrass 5-Course Tequila Dinner 🥩
Treat your taste buds to a fancy 5-course tequila dinner featuring Don Julio and Casamigos! From duck carnitas to margarita pie—plus cocktails and tequila pairings—it’s a flavor-packed night.
🗓️ Date & Time: April 9, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Saltgrass, 5030 N Desert Blvd, El Paso, TX 79912
🎟️ Admission: $75 per person
Afternoon Baseball Game ⚾
Spend your afternoon at the ballpark as the El Paso Chihuahuas take on the Las Vegas Aviators! Baseball, sunshine, and snacks—what more do you need on a Wednesday?
🗓️ Date & Time: April 9, 12:05 PM – 3:35 PM
📍 Location: 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, Texas, 79901
🎟️ Tickets: Get them here
For Kids & Families
He Is Risen Event ✝️
Take a walk through Holy Week at the “He Is Risen” event, a live, immersive experience that brings Jerusalem to El Paso. Explore scenes from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection through self-guided and guided tours. Great for all ages—bring the family and step into history together.
🗓️ Date & Time: April 10 - 12, times vary (see link above for times)
📍 Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 670 E Redd Road, El Paso, TX 79912
Local News
First Measles Case In El Paso 🤒
El Paso has officially confirmed its first case of measles within city limits—a 3-year-old boy who is currently in isolation at El Paso Children’s Hospital. This is the second case in the region after Fort Bliss reported one earlier. Local health officials are now working to trace contacts and stop the spread.
Recycling Comes to Rec Centers ♻️
El Paso Parks and Rec is going green! The city just launched a pilot recycling program at all its recreational spots—think parks, pools, and gyms. Bins for plastic, paper, and more will pop up to make recycling easier for everyone. I’m a big recycler and so I’m excited to check some of these bins out.
Auditions For Local Variety Show 🪄
Want to show off your acting, singing, or magical skills? Submit an online audition video (with your info and a funny 1–2 minute monologue) for the Midsummer Variety Show! Callbacks happen April 26—don’t miss your chance to shine on stage! You can learn more here.
Live Music & Entertainment
Wednesday
Jazz Around Town – The Garrison – 7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Karaoke – Buckets Cantina – 8:30 P.M. – 1:30 A.M.
Karaoke – Rosa's Cantina – 7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Roberto Lopez Ogaz – Cuñado's – 6:30 P.M.
Ryan G – Speaking Rock – 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Sonido Gallo Negro – Lowbrow Palace – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. (tickets)
Taiyamo Denku – Mona Bar – 8:00 P.M.
UTEP Chorale Concert – Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall – 7:30 P.M. (tickets)
Writers' Night - Proof & Press - 7:00 P.M. to Close
Thursday
Brian Mars – Speaking Rock – 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
D.R.I. – RockHouse Bar & Grill – 7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. (tickets)
Gina D' Kaché – Cuñados – 6:30 P.M.
Kayla – 1922 Bar – 8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Mariachi Frontera – Rosa's Cantina – 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Music & Poetry Open Mic – Rally Point Coffee East – 6:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Rock Night – Cactus Owl – 4:00 P.M.
Rockabilly Strangers – Palacio Bar
Three Dog Night & Little River Band – The Plaza Theatre – 7:00 P.M. (tickets)
Jobs
Weather
Wednesday
⬆️ 87 ⬇️ 54 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain
Thursday
⬆️ 90 ⬇️ 58 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain
Friday
⬆️ 91 ⬇️ 58 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain
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