July 2022 Events - Ruidoso.com

July 8 – 24

7 p.m.
Head Over Heels
UTEP Dinner Theatre
The music of the Go-Go’s are the backdrop for a royal family’s outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction.
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8 p.m.
Women Playing Hamlet
Black Box Theatre
No Strings Theatre Company presents a new comedy by award-winning playwright William Missouri Downs, in which a young actress experiences an existential crisis when she is cast as the Prince of Denmark.
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July 11 – 16

10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Missoula Children’s Theatre
Alma d’Arte Charter High School
The Doña Ana Arts Council presents its annual one-week theater camp for 60 young actors from first to 12th grades, followed by a production of The Frog Prince.
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Wednesday, July 13

2 p.m.
Doña Ana County Genealogical Society Meeting
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
Doug Wilke gives a presentation in-person and via Zoom, examining several online platforms for preserving your photos and genealogy research for future generations.
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5 – 7 p.m.
Designs of the Dining Car
Las Cruces Railroad Museum
Discover the history of the Harvey House, and customize your own fancy dinnerware, while you learn about dining cars and the luxurious experience of what it was like to eat on a train.
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6 p.m.
FUN Experts Family Game Night
Apodaca Park
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents a free, competitive, tournament-style game night where families compete against one another in various games.
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Thursday, July 14

6 p.m.
Hypnosis
El Paso Live’s Cool Canyon Nights free summer concert series at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater continues with Hypnosis on the mainstage, and Talia Leilani on the patio stage.
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7 p.m.
Thursday Night on the Plaza
Plaza de Las Cruces
Las Cruces’ free concert series showcasing local, regional and nationally recognized artists continues with the Border Jazz Orchestra.
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8:30 p.m.
Number Juan Comedy Series
Amador Live
Get your funny on with a night of comedy hosted by Alex Reymundo and featuring Southwest comics Reece Muniz, Ernesto Ortiz and Humberto Ramon.
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Friday, July 15

7 – 8 a.m.
Heart and History Walk
City Hall
Members of the community are invited to an easy morning walk to learn about the history of Downtown Las Cruces and the Mesquite Historic District.
More information at 575-528-3209

6 p.m.
Alfresco! Fridays
El Paso Convention Center
Enjoy free music on the Alfresco! stage in downtown El Paso, featuring food, drinks and performances by Local acts. Seating is first come, first served.
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8 p.m.
Mesilla Summer Music Series: Calista Band
Mesilla Plaza
Enjoy free concerts live on the historic plaza as part of the Mesilla Summer Music Series, this week featuring Calista Band.
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July 15 – 16

8 p.m
Viva! El Paso
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
The annual performance musical celebrating four centuries of El Paso’s cultural history through dance, drama, narration and song, has been a family favorite since its inception in 1978.
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Saturday, July 16

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Summertime On The Farm
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Enjoy a family fun day with a bicycle parade for kids 12 and under, yard games, trolley rides, activities, wool spinning and blacksmithing demonstrations, food and music.
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5–11 p.m.
6th Annual Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival
Plaza de Las Cruces
Featuring 40+ tequilas to sample, live Lucha Libre wrestling, local taco trucks, Mariachis, DJs, lawn games, salsa sampling, vendors and more!
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7 p.m.
Movies In The Park: Luca
Apodaca Park
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents Luca, about a friendship between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human being.
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7 p.m.
Music in the Park: Al Hurricane Jr.
Young Park
Las Cruces’ free concert series showcasing local, regional and nationally recognized artists continues with Latin favorites Al Hurricane Jr., and Las Muñecas.
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7 p.m.
Bullitt
Rio Grande Theatre
The Classic Film Series continues with Steve McQueen as a San Francisco Police Lieutenant tasked with guarding a Chicago mobster who’s about to turn evidence against the organization.
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8:30 p.m.
Kim Kelly and the 575 Band
Amador Live
Grab your dance partner and head out to the brand new dance floor for a night of country music and two-steppin’ under the stars.
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8 p.m.
Brincos Dieras y Tito el Ranchero
Plaza Theatre
An evening of stand-up comedy and clowning around, from two of Mexico’s premiere funnymen.
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Sunday, July 17

2 – 5 p.m.
Jason Chaffee
Truth or Consequences Brewing Co.
The local singer/songwriter known for his soulful lyrics and powerful vocals on a wide variety of originals, outlaw country covers and rock classics, plays a free set. Sidle up to the bar and take advantage of the mimosa fight special.
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Tuesday, July 19

6 p.m.
Bad Art Night
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
A freestyle creative art session allowing and encouraging attendees to pick the most random art supplies available and create a ‘horrible’ masterpiece. No creative talents needed for this free event, just plan to get messy!
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Wednesday, July 20

6 p.m.
FUN Experts Family Game Night
Apodaca Park
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents a free, competitive, tournament-style game night where families compete against one another in various games.
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6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Wrap
Rio Grande Theatre
Film Las Cruces presents a monthly film screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists with work to show, including short films, commercials, music videos, documentaries or time-lapse reels.
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Thursday, July 21

6 p.m.
Tribes
El Paso Live’s Cool Canyon Nights free summer concert series at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater continues with Tribes on the mainstage, and Dave Hamilton on the patio stage.
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7 p.m.
Thursday Night on the Plaza
Plaza de Las Cruces
Las Cruces’ free concert series showcasing local, regional and nationally recognized artists continues with Mariachi Raices de America, fe3aturing Antonio Reyna.
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Friday, July 22

6 p.m.
Alfresco! Fridays
El Paso Convention Center
Enjoy free music on the Alfresco! stage in downtown El Paso, featuring food, drinks and performance by Coco Butter. Seating is first come, first served.
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July 22 – 23

8 p.m
Viva! El Paso
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
The annual performance musical celebrating four centuries of El Paso’s cultural history through dance, drama, narration and song, has been a family favorite since its inception in 1978.
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July 22 – 24

11 a.m.
Ruidoso Art Festival
Ruidoso Convention Center
Now in its 51st year, the popular mountain festival showcases art and artists from across the country, along with demonstrations and wine samplings from some of New Mexico’s finest wineries.
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Saturday, July 23

10 – 11 a.m.
STEAMpunk: Lewis Latimer and Paper Circuits
Museum of Nature & Science
Learn everything there is to know about Lewis Latimer, who in 1881 received a patent for the electric lamp, and create your own paper circuits. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
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11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Animal Encounters
Museum of Nature & Science
Learn about the diverse world of reptiles and get up close and personal with some of the museum’s scaly residents.
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1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Me, Myself & Shirley
Rio Grande Theatre
Best known for her role as Shirley Feeney on Laverne & Shirley, Williams chronicles the stories and the embarrassing moments of her life in Hollywood.
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8:30 p.m.
La India Yuridia: ALV Rigoberto US Tour
Plaza Theatre
Mexican comedian Perla Yuridia brings her popular character to life, dressed in traditional folk attire, and spouting wisdom about women’s issues and household foibles, intercut with musical performances.
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Sunday, July 24

7 p.m.
Music in the Park: Windy City
Young Park
Las Cruces’ free concert series showcasing local, regional and nationally recognized artists continues with Chicago tribute band Windy City, and R&B artist Little Moses Jones.
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Tuesday, July 26

7:30 p.m.
Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert
Plaza Theatre
Walt Disney’s Academy Award-winning animated feature film comes to life in a one-of-a-kind concert event, featuring an on-stage band celebrating all the record-breaking hit songs from the soundtrack.
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Wednesday, July 27

6 p.m.
FUN Experts Family Game Night
Apodaca Park
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents a free, competitive, tournament-style game night where families compete against one another in various games.
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7:30 p.m.
Atomic Comedy
Rio Grande Theatre
Emmy Award-winning comic and native New Mexican John Padon brings his newest humor brand to Las Cruces, with nationally headlining quipsters Curt Fletcher and Mark Doyle, for an evening of laugh-a-minute entertainment.
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Thursday, July 28

6 p.m.
Fungi Mungle
El Paso Live’s Cool Canyon Nights free summer concert series at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater continues with Fungi Mungle on the mainstage, and The Retro’z on the patio stage.
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7 p.m.
Brews With The Bard: A Tipsy Twelfth Night
Grounded Café
Blank Conversations Theatre Company presents its own laid-back version of Drunk Shakespeare, in which twelve local actors will attempt to perform a loosely improvised production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, accompanied by ice cold brews.
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July 28 – August 7

12 – 10 p.m.
Plaza Classic Film Festival
Plaza Theatre
Taking place in and around the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso, the festival celebrates classic movies with screenings and special guests, as well as being a showcase for regional filmmakers.
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Friday, July 29

6 p.m.
Alfresco! Fridays
El Paso Convention Center
Enjoy free music on the Alfresco! stage in downtown El Paso, featuring food, drinks and performance by Soul Parade. Seating is first come, first served.
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8 p.m.
An Evening With Journey
Pan American Center
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group returns to Las Cruces for one night only, singing all their greatest hits for their 2022 Freedom Tour.
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July 29 – 30

7 p.m. & 1 p.m.
Into The Woods
Rio Grande Theatre
A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley bring Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning musical fairytale to life in a lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables, featuring all of your favorite storybook characters.
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8 p.m
Viva! El Paso
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
The annual performance musical celebrating four centuries of El Paso’s cultural history through dance, drama, narration and song, has been a family favorite since its inception in 1978.
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July 29 – 31

10 a.m.
Salsa Festival Extravaganza
Luna County Courthouse Park
Celebrate one of America’s favorite condiments, with eating contests, cook-offs, a beer garden, live music, games and family-friendly entertainment.
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Saturday, July 30

7 p.m.
Brews With The Bard: A Tipsy Twelfth Night
Grounded Café
Blank Conversations Theatre Company presents its own laid-back version of Drunk Shakespeare, in which twelve local actors will attempt to perform a loosely improvised production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, accompanied by ice cold brews.
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7 p.m.
Movies In The Park: Space Jam A New Legacy
Apodaca Park
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents Space Jam A New Legacy, in which LeBron James must team up with the Loony Tunes to win a game and save his son.
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8 p.m.
Monochrome Jazz Quintet
D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
Enjoy a night of smooth jazz and smoky, sweet vocals, via performances of such classic hits as All of Me, Don’t Get Around Much, Pennies From Heaven, Dream a Little Dream, Fly Me To The Moon, and many more.
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8:30 p.m.
Suthern Blend Band
Amador Live
Dance the night away on the brand new dance floor to the musical stylings of Suthern Blend Band, playing your favorite Spanish, country and rock music.
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July 30 – 31

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Traditional Spanish Market
Santa Fe Plaza
The oldest and largest juried art show of its kind in the nation, this unique event attracts tens of thousands of collectors, enthusiasts and visitors each year, with approximately 200 adult and mentored youth artists represented.
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Sunday, July 31

7 p.m.
Music in the Park: Play Me
Young Park
Las Cruces’ free concert series showcasing local, regional and nationally recognized artists continues with Neil Diamond tribute band Play Me, and Neo Soul group NightTimeDrive.

Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The award-winning, outdoor Farmers & Crafts Market spans seven full blocks of North Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces.
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First Friday Art Ramble
First Friday of Every Month, 5-8 p.m.
The Downtown Las Cruces Partnership hosts this monthly event showcasing a dozen participating museums and galleries in the Arts & Cultural District.
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Second Saturday Art Hop
Second Saturday of Every Month, 6-9 p.m.
The City of Truth or Consequences comes alive with local art, downtown in the commercial/hot springs district.
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Branigan Cultural Center
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This historic locale hosts changing cultural exhibits, as well as educational programs, classes, and other special events.
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Las Cruces Museum of Art
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hosting a changing slate of exciting contemporary art exhibits, programs for visitors of all ages and an extensive art studio class program.
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Las Cruces Railway Museum
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Located in a historic Santa Fe Railroad depot, the museum interprets the railroad history of Las Cruces and the impact of the railroad on southern New Mexico.
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Museum of Nature and Science
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A museum about looking and understanding – looking up to the stars, looking out to the desert, and looking down to see ancient fossils.
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Discover the backbone of New Mexico, via this 47-acre interactive museum that chronicles the state’s 3,000-year history of farming and ranching.
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Amador Patio Bar & Grill
The entertainment district comes alive with diverse restaurant choices, upscale nightlife and live music events.
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Amaro Winery & Taproom
Locally owned and operated winery and tasting room, with a Karaoke night, open mic, and rotating list of live events.
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Boneyard Cantina
Delicious street food paired with Icebox craft beer and appearances by local musicians on the main stage.
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Don Felix
Located on the corner of the Mesilla Plaza, with delicious New Mexican cuisine and live music on the patio.
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Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery
Serving craft beer, craft spirits, killer grub and a mix of local and travelling musical acts to chase the blues away.
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Palacio Bar
A neighborhood watering hole since 1936, they don’t serve food, but the music is lively and the drinks are plentiful.
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Truth or Consequences Brewing Company
A cozy little taproom, featuring craft beers and live music on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
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Vintage Wines
New Mexico wines, beers and cigars in Old Mesilla, with a relaxing patio and live music several nights a week.
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July 1 – September 24, 2002
Illumination: Crows and Ravens
Branigan Cultural Center
Fourteen large-scale encaustic paintings of these beautiful, intriguing, and intelligent bird make up the exhibit by multidisciplinary Santa Fe artist Catherine Eaton Skinner.
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July 2 – 29, 2022
Frank Peacock & Rhoda Winters
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
The Mesilla gallery hosts local painters with very different styles Frank Peacock and Rhoda Winters for the month of July 2022.
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July 29 – September 24
Symbols of New Mexico: A Personal Experience
Branigan Cultural Center
Silver City painter and printmaker Victoria Chick presents her one-woman show, in which she incorporates landscapes, animals, plants and other uniquely New Mexican ingredients into large, colorful paintings.
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Through July 30, 2022
Seasons of Enchantment
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Featuring 28 works by members of the New Mexico Watercolor society, the paintings celebrate the daily life of New Mexico farmers, ranchers and their families.
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Through September 2, 2022
(Ir)regular Evolution: New Works by Rachel Stevens
University Art Museum
From evolutionary theories of meteors sparking life on earth to genetic mutations causing cataclysmic pandemics, Stevens’ new forms explore the (ir)regularities that she is embracing in her own work and in our modern world.
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Through September 2, 2022
Carissa Samaniego: Pray for Rain
University Art Museum
Through experimentation with varied materials and alternate methodologies, Samaniego explores the cultural histories and socio-political issues of life in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Through September 22, 2022
Joe Fauerso: Wait For It
University Art Museum
Employing techniques that upend traditional modes of art-making, San Antonio-based artist Joey Fauerso’s work opens onto questions of identity, gender and representation.
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