El Paso Weekend Events – Love Affair & Bridal Expo + More

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, February 21 – February 23.Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks:

FRIDAY:

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 12:55 p.m. Free general admission and parking. More Details

Friday at the Fire – Enjoy an evening of live music set against the ambiance of the Freedom Crossing outdoor fireplace. Tonight, Trailerband 6- 11 p.m. Free.

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ – A musical revue showcasing 39 pop standards, including rock and roll and rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Tickets prices vary. More Details

UTEP’s Get Reel Film Series – Get Reel (previously Cinema Novo) presents independent and educational films as well as blockbuster movies for as little as $1. Tonight’s movie is “Lee Daniel’s The Butler”. 7 p.m., UTEP Union Cinema, 500 W. University. Admission is $1 - $2. More Details

El Paso Rhinos Hockey – El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team hosts the Dallas Ice Jets. 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Ticket prices vary. More Details

El Paso Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Carmina Burana’ – The El Paso Symphony, in collaboration with UTEP Choral Union and Concert Chorale and the Youth Opera of El Paso, perform Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana”. 7:30 p.m. in the Plaza Theatre. Tickets prices vary. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Deathtrap’ – El Paso Playhouse presents the presents the Ira Levin comedy-thriller that references itself as a play within a play. 8 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. 532-1317

SATURDAY:

Winter Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing – The “producers only” market features area farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans selling organic and pesticide-free vegetables, locally-made goat cheeses, natural free range chickens and eggs, native plants for home and yard, fresh-baked breads and salsas. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (575) 589-0653, ext. 3

Downtown Artist and Farmers Market – The market offers the chance to shop for original arts and crafts and regionally grown produce in an outdoor setting while enjoying entertainment featuring local artists, food vendors and free activities for the entire family. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union Plaza District (near The Garden Restaurant) along Anthony Street. Free parking. More Details

Ice Skating – Whoosh around on ice skates in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 12 noon to 3 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 12:55 p.m. Free general admission and parking. More Details

UTEP’s Get Reel Film Series – Get Reel (previously Cinema Novo) presents independent and educational films as well as blockbuster movies for as little as $1. Tonight’s movie is “Lee Daniel’s The Butler”. 7 p.m., UTEP Union Cinema, 500 W. University. Admission is $1 - $2. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ – A musical revue showcasing 39 pop standards, including rock and roll and rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Tickets prices vary. More Details

El Paso Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Carmina Burana’ – The El Paso Symphony, in collaboration with UTEP Choral Union and Concert Chorale and the Youth Opera of El Paso, perform Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana”. 7:30 p.m. in the Plaza Theatre. Tickets prices vary. More Details

El Paso Rhinos Hockey – El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team hosts the Dallas Ice Jets. 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - The hip hop group best known for their Grammy winning hit “Crossroads” perform an all-ages show at 8 p.m. at Tricky Falls, 209 S. El Paso. Tickets are $26-$76. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Deathtrap’ – El Paso Playhouse presents the presents the Ira Levin comedy-thriller that references itself as a play within a play. 8 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. 532-1317

Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society Downtown Ghost Tour – Walk the streets of haunted downtown El Paso, and go inside the remains of The Palace Saloon “where spirits touch back!” Meet between History Museum and Main Library by 8:30 p.m. $10. More Details

SUNDAY:

KISS-FM Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The 17th annual wedding expo features bridal fashion shows, and vendor booths with everything you need to plan your perfect wedding. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Camino Real Hotel, downtown. FREE. More Details

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 12:55 p.m. Free general admission and parking. More Details

Ice Skating – Whoosh around on ice skates in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 12 noon to 3 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

UTEP Golddigger’s Flashdance Showcase - The UTEP Golddiggers host the annual event which features dance performances by area high school dance groups and the UTEP Golddiggers. at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets are $8.50. More Details

El Paso Playhouse Presents ‘Deathtrap’ – El Paso Playhouse presents the presents the Ira Levin comedy-thriller that references itself as a play within a play. 2 p.m. at the El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Ticket prices vary. 532-1317

Jim Brickman – Songwriter and pop pianist Jim Brickman brings “The Love Tour” to El Paso. 3 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets are $29.50, $39.50 and $49.50. More Details

El Paso Rhinos Hockey – El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team hosts the Dallas Ice Jets. 4:30 p.m. at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Ticket prices vary. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ – A musical revue showcasing 39 pop standards, including rock and roll and rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. 2:30 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Tickets prices vary. More Details