Fun things to do this Halloween

Halloween is too much fun to only celebrate for one day. Luckily, you don’t have to wait until Saturday to celebrate Halloween. Here are some things to do around the Borderland to help you stay in the Halloween mood.

Halloween and Harvest/Carnival Events

Safe Trick Or Treat Off The Streets at Bassett Place
The Alta Vista Optimist Club Foundation treats children to candy in a safe environment within Bassett Place!
Trick-or-Treat off the street from 3pm until 6pm (or while candy lasts) on Saturday, Oct. 31 in the Conn’s wing.

KIDGITS BOO BASH EVENT AT CIELO VISTA MALL
Kidgits members and new members are invited to celebrate Halloween with fun arts & crafts, giveaways and much much more! Put on your spookiest costume to participate on our Halloween Fashion Show. Not a member yet? Join at the event only $5 for a year filled with special events and surprises!
Saturday, October 31st
1- 3pm
Lower level, Center Court
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN AT SUNLAND PARK MALL

Saturday
at 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Lower level, Sears Court
Fun games and activities.
Wear your costume.
Fashion show at 2:30 PM

EVENT DATES: 10/17/2015 – 10/31/2015
Your Halloween photo on a real spooky background
1 8×10 with up to four people is $10 plus tax.
Information: http://www.facebook.com/epdimage

HARVEST & HALLOWEEN

‘Bloody Shakespeare’ — The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance student organization, The Playmakers, present a 30-minute journey, part haunted house, part classic theatre, to the darkest corners of Shakespeare’s mind in their Halloween fundraiser at 7 and 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 28-31, at the Fox Fine Arts Studio Theatre.

Murder, witchcraft, and poetry blend into a ghoulish mix as guests walk from one macabre chamber to the next. Proceeds benefit the student scholarship fund. Admission is minimum donation of $7. Advance ticket available through the main Theatre and Dance office, Fox Fine Arts 371D (cash or check only). Information: 747-5118.

‘Spooky, Slimy and Slithering Science’ —— Insights Science Center, 521 Tays (former Alamo Elementary), will host special activities 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, with a haunted house to scare all the senses, homemade slimy substances and creepy, crawly and slithering creatures.
Admission is $5.50 ($3.50 ages 4-12), with $1 discount for military and family. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: insightselpaso.org, 534-0000 or on Facebook at InsightsElPasoScience Center.

Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House — The haunted house is 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30, and 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 31, at Fort Bliss. This house has been voted scariest in the area in past years. Admission: $5. Information: 588-8247. See BlissMWR on Facebook for more events.

Haunted Halloween Park — Town of Anthony and Southwest Horrorfest present the inaugural Halloween event 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at Anthony Municipal Park, 100 Richard White in Anthony, Texas, with Halloween decorations, jumping balloons, and different local organization handing out candies to the kids. Costume contests, car shows, haunted house, skate competition, food trucks, art and craft vendors and other concessions. Admission is free. Information: (915) 497-1769.

Movie Night at Rushfair — The Food Truck Circus, 10060 Rushing (Rushfair Shopping Center), presents a family movie night featuring “Ghostbusters” in the big screen beginning at sundown, Friday, Oct. 30. Food trucks, El Paso Ghostbusters and a costume contest also offered. Admission is free. Information on Facebook at foodtruckcircusep.

City Halloween carnivals — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Halloween Happiness throughout the city at area recreation centers are 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The carnivals include family costume contests, jumping balloons and other types of family fun. Admission is free. Information/event list: 544-0753

EPCC Fall Festival — El Paso Community College hosts the family fall festival 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at EPCC’s Valle Verde campus’s Americana Language Village, 919 Hunter, with jumping balloons, costume contest, carnival rides, food and games, and a magician. Activity bracelets: $15 for all rides (individual ride tickets may be purchased). Information: 831-2096.

EPHS Tunnel Tours — EPHS Alumni Association hosts public tours to the basement of the city’s” most haunted high school” 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at El Paso High School, 800 E. Schuster (enter at Room 110). All proceed go to the scholarship fund. Cost: $10 ($5 students); checks and cash only. Bring walking shoes. No handicap access. Information: ephsalum.com.

Hallelujah Harvest Festival — Word of Life Church, 11675 Pratt, hosts the free festival 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The entire family is invited to a night of games, food and candy, a costume contest and door prizes. Information: 855-9673.

HalloweenFest 2015 — Asylum Comics and Cards, 5360 N. Mesa, Suite L-12, will host its Halloween party 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, free Halloween comics (while supplies last), hourly drawings, costume contest at 3:30 p.m. with cash prize up to $150 for first place. Admission is free. Information: 875-8600 or asylumcomicsandcards.com.
Hot dogs and colas (while supplies last), and carnival games for kids begin at 1 p.m.

Kern Place Halloween — The Kern Place Association’s annual Halloween events are Saturday, Oct. 31, at Madeline Park. Details to be announced. Information: Facebook at Kern Place Association.

King’s Kastle Party — The Children’s Ministries at Coronado Baptist Church, 501 Thunderbird, host a Halloween alternative party 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, featuring a non-scary carnival atmosphere with games, candy, cake walk, live entertainment, food and prizes. Non-scary costumes welcome. Admission is free; game tickets offered for a nominal fee. Information: 584-3912, ext. 27 or cbcelp.org.

KLAQ Halloween Parade — The annual parade usually starts at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Album Park, 3001 Parkwood, and returns there. The parade is 1.9 miles and lasts about one hour. Prizes will be given for “Rock ‘n’ Drive” (combination vehicle/human costume), Best Dressed Pedestrian, Business Costume, and High School Band. No entry fee, but entries must display “KLAQ.” Early arrival strongly encouraged; pre-registration is 10 to 3 p.m. Information: 544-8864 or klaq.com.

Fall Bash — The community cookout and concert, sponsored by Westside Community Church, 201 E Sunset, is 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with, games, candy for kids and free groceries for needy families. Information: 584-0882 or westsidecommunity.org.
Families must register in advance to receive groceries.

Witches Ball — The ball is 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at El Maida Shrine, 6221 Alabama, with live music by El Paso Band and horror rock band Epitaph Romance. Costume contest at 11 p.m. Tickets are $15, include photo, beer and wine, and costume contest entry. Information: 562-1444, elmaida.com or Facebook.

El Paso’s Corn Maze — The 10-acre maze and pumpkin patch is open for its 2nd season through Nov. 1 at 1100 Old Hueco Tanks Road (south of I-10 at Exit 35), with the big corn maze, interactive games, a kiddie maze, rides, food and drinks, pumpkin train rides to pumpkin patch, slide, tire pyramid, rubber duck races, pedal carts, mini pedal carts, and a cow train. This year’s maze theme is the Amazon Rainforest. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. School field trips offered Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $11.09, free for ages 2 and younger). Group rates available. Information: 915-213-4FUN (4386) or elpasocornmaze.com.
An “Old El Paso” offers interactive games that teach about local farming and significant people and events in the area’s history.

‘Terror Trail’ and ‘Zombie Adventure’ — WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures, 401 Anthony, in Canutillo, hosts its two-acre Terror Trail Haunted House opens at 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 7. Ages 10 and older welcome; no costumes may be worn to the trail. Tickets: $15 ($28 combo for trail and Zombie Adventure. Information: 877-FEAR (3327) or texasterrortrail.com.
Also part of the trail is the Task Force ZERO zombie adventure, allowing participants to help control the zombie population. Tickets for zombie adventure only: $12 (trail/zombie adventure combo tickets available).

La Union Maze — The 12-acre cornfield maze is open through Nov. 8 for its 15th season at 1101 Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., next to Zin Valle Winery. Information: 1-888-383-6293 or launionmaze.com. This year’s maze is Bee Themed.
Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Cost: $11 ($9 military; $7 seniors 65-75); $5 for ages 2-5 ($4 military) Free for age one and younger, and seniors 76 and older Group rates available for groups of 20 or more. Open weekdays for scheduled field trips and private parties.
The Maze offers the Big Maze, a kids flower maze, family jumping pillow, big slide, pedal cars, target practice, sports throw, horse walk swing, rubber ducky races, sand box, picnic tables under huge tent and concessions.
Rides to the pumpkin patch, cow train and pig races also offered during daylight hours.
Haunted Maze offered Friday and Saturday nights during October; admission is $7 plus regular paid entry.
Celebrate the last day of the Maze Sunday, Nov. 8, with “Bring Your Dog to the Maze” and “Pumpkin Blast.”

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

‘Da de los Muertos Cosecha, Maiz y Mitote’ — La Mujer Obrera Caf Mayapan, 2000 Texas, celebrate Day of the Dead 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with traditional foods, a display of altars, artisan goods for sale and a program filled with local artists performing their music, through theater and traditional danzas. Admission is free. Information: 217-1126, mujerobrera.org or on Facebook at mujerobrera.
Performances include “The Chamanas,” Danza Azteca “Omecoatl,” Yo Soy Teatro,” Lucia Carmona, “Ceiba,” Danza Azteca “Tlaneztica,” Christina Gurrola, and “Los Chamukos.”

Concordia Da de Los Muertos — Concordia Heritage Association and Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society celebrate Day of the Dead 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Concordia Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell (between Boone and Stevens) with a ghost tour, decorated altars, Da de Los Muertos vendors, entertainment and Mojigangas (10 ft. dancing skeleton puppets). Proceeds go toward the restoration and preservation of Concordia Cemetery, a Texas State Historical Cemetery. Tickets: $5 ($1 kids and students 16 and younger; $2 seniors 60 and older and military). Information: 591-2326, 581-7920 or concordiacemetery.org.
Guests may come dressed as Calacas or Catrinas (skeletons).

Da De Los Muertos Catrina Festival & Parade — San Elizario Historic District’s 2nd annual Da de los Muertos Celebration is 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, on the historic plaza and district. Activities include Catrina ballet folklorico, poetry and storytelling, Calavera Pistolero and horse show, Catrina Parade and Contest, Catrina Museum Adventure, car show, strolling Catrina musicians, Charro Calavera, vendors, alters, face painting, ghost tour, live music and more. Admission is free. Information: 851-0093 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.org.

Da De Los Muertos Celebration — El Paso Punk Rock Flea Market hosts the Celebration of “Life, Death and Tradition,” 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1710 Joe Battle, with a festival of altars, artists, Tarot card readings, henna, a beer garden, Revolution Urban Eatery food trucks, movie screening of “The Book of Life,” at sundown and more. Pet and family friendly; admission is free. Information: 478-9971 or on Facebook at El Paso Punk Rock Flea Market.
An All Souls Procession with handmade skeleton puppets (marionetas), decorated hearses and catrinas will also be held.

CONCERTS

‘Di de Muertos’ — Mariachi Los Mineros presents celebratesg the Mexican holiday in lively song honoring loved ones passed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets: $5 ($3 seniors, military, non-UTEP students) and free ages 6 and younger, UTEP students, faculty and staff). Information: 747-7795 or utep.edu/music.

Miguel Bose — The Latin Grammy-winner presents his Amo Tour at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $40, $90 and $150 (Ticketmaster).

UTEP Orchestra Concert — The orchestra, directed by Dr. Lowell E. Graham, performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. featuring music by Dukas, William Schuman and Dvorak. Featured soloist is Erik Unsworth, performing the Koussevitzky Concerto for Double Bass. Tickets: $5 ($3 seniors, military, non-UTEP students) and free ages 6 and younger, UTEP students, faculty and staff). Information: 747-7795 or utep.edu/music.

Mark Anthony & Carlos Vives — The Latin superstars “UNIDO2” tour is 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $54.75, $84.75, $104.75, $134.75 and $190.25 (Ticketmaster).

Intocable — The superstar Norteo group performs Friday, Oct. 30, at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Intocable rose to mass popularity in the late 1990s and became arguably the most successful Tejano act of their day. Doors open at 6 p.m. with food trucks and a beer garden. Tickets: $10 general admission; $20 reserved seating (eventbrite.com). Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.

Lowbrow Palace — 111 E. Robinson. Doors open at 9 p.m. (show time at 10 p.m.) and age 16 and older welcome, unless listed otherwise. Tickets are regularly $3 more for ages 16-20. Tickets: $10-$12, unless otherwise listed. Information on Facebook.
• The Gooch Palms: The garage punk duo perform Monday, Oct. 26, with Boytoy. Tickets; $8-$10.
• Skylar Spence (formerly Saint Pepsi): The American music producer performs Wednesday, Oct. 28. Tickets: $15-$18.
• The Coathangers: The Atlanta alt rock band performs Thursday, Oct. 29.
• Young Rising Sons: The indie rock band known for their hit “High,” perform Saturday, Oct. 31, with Night Riots and The Mosers. Tickets: $13-$15.

Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso. All shows are all-ages (16 and older), unless listed otherwise. Listings also cover shows in Bowie Feathers. Information: 351-9909 Online tickets at trickyfalls.com.
• Hard rock legend Marilyn Manson performs at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Tickets: $50.
• Coheed and Cambria — The progressive rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, with special guests Thank You Scientist and Silver Snakes. Tickets: $29.

ALSO THIS WEEK

EPSO Christmas Bazaar — The 4th annual bazaar benefiting the Tocando Music Project is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Coronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor, with more than 30 vendors. Admission: $16 (includes brunch and raffle). Information: Tocando Mentor Blanca Powers: bpowers15@yahoo.com or 328-8816.

El Paso Museum of History — 510 N. Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (open until 9 p.m. Thursdays), and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Museum admission is free, except for selected exhibits. Information: 351-3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history.
Currently showing: “The Traditions, Influence and Legacy of El Paso’s Cowboy Boots,” an exhibit on how El Paso’s best known products are made, and the men and women that make them. The exhibit will display current boot makers’ oral histories from the craftsmen of the trade, histories of current and past businesses, photographs, and examples of historic and contemporary work. The exhibit will also showcase the winning boots from a design contest for EPCC and UTEP students.
• Branding El Paso as “The Custom Boot Capitol of the World, ” a panel discussion with Mayor Oscar Leeser, El Paso custom boot makers and city leaders, is 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29.
• Bootiful Boots Reception, Fashion Show, Sale and Tribute: A Walk of Giants is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The “Join the El Paso Museum of History” Membership Night will honor El Paso’s extraordinary boot makers. Boots for sale by Caboots, Lucchese, Black Jack, JB Hill, Rocketbuster, Botas Nueva Vizcaya, Stallion, Tomasso Arditti, Mingo and others.

The Monsters Ball — The 8th annual costume event benefiting El Paso Diabetes Association is 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 30, at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s Sunset Hall, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M. featuring a live auction, dancing and costume contest. This year’s theme is “Superheroes and Villains.” Tickets: $75. Information: 589-0653, ext. 3, ardovinos.com or on Facebook a The MonstersBallEP.

‘Average Joe’ Dog Show — Miracle League of El Paso hosts it inaugural benefit dog show at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at The Miracle League Field, 7500 W.H. Burges. All breeds (and mixed breeds) welcome, especially lovable mutts, service dogs, therapy dogs, and dogs with disabilities. Check in time is 10 a.m. No outside food or beverages allowed, except dog water. Cost: $20 per dog. Information: Bob Garcia, 309-5766 or bbgar_79924@yahoo.com or the Miracle League office, 779-4770 or sandieelp@aol.com.
Entry forms available at the Miracle League field’s office 2 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Online forms available at miracleleagueofelpaso.org.

Downtown Artist and Farmers Market — The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department’s market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in the Union Plaza District along Anthony Street. Information: 212-1780 or elpasoartsandculture.org.

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing — The 14th annual market runs Saturdays year-round at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M. Summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon. Well behaved pets on leash welcome; brunch available for purchase on patio 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.

Art a la Cart — Inni Heart Eatery (formerly La Tierra Cafe), 1731 Montana, hosts the monthly event noon to 4 p.m. the last Saturday of the month, with vendors, entertainment, food, and a Kid’s Activity Corner. Information: 533-8890 or Facebook at Inni Heart Herminia Escajeda.

El Paso Toy Run — El Paso Motorcycle Coalition’s 33rd annual toy run parade is 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, beginning at International Truck Driving School, 141 Quinella in Sunland Park and ending at Cohen Stadium for toy drop-off. Registration is at 11 a.m.; parade leaves at 11:15 a.m. to Cohen Stadium. All proceeds benefit the underprivileged children of El Paso County and its surrounding area. Entry: $10 plus a new toy donation ($5 or more value). Children under 10 admitted free with a new toy donation of $5 value or more. Information: 494-4881, 740-9991 or elpasomotorcyclecoalition@gmail.com.
The ride departs the school and proceeds on Doniphan to Talbot and up and over Transmountain to Cohen Stadium where they will drop off their toys and enjoy food, door prizes, music by local bands and more. Non-riders welcome at drop-off event.

Veterans Day Dance — The 5th annual dance by Legacy of Valor is 5 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1, at Crystal Palace Ballroom, 1550 Hawkins, honoring “All Who Served” during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other military operations. The event will also recognize Gold Star Families. Admission: $15 (includes beer, soft drinks, and setups. BYOB (but no beer or wine) and bring your own chips, salsa and snacks. Information: 255-8877 or legacyofvalor.2015@gmail.com.

ON STAGE

‘West Side Story’ — UTEP Dinner Theatre opens its 33rd season with the musical by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim extended through Nov. 8, based on a concept by Jerome Robbins. Dinner served 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. A non-dinner show begins at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Information: 747-6060 or utep.edu/udt.
Tickets: $31.50-$44.50 dinner shows; $17.50-$27.50 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060 or utep.edu/udt.

‘Witness! The Curiosity House Featuring the Tales of Terror’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the original play written and directed by John Estrada, Joseph Martinez III & Nathaniel Long Oct. 9-Nov. 1. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors; $7 students and military). Information: 532-1317 or elpasoplayhouse.com.
“Witness” is an ensemble Halloween production of one-act plays consisting of both adapted and original horror-themed works, including adaptations from Edgar Allen Poe and the Brothers Grimm. The Playhouse will also be home to a Curiosity House with various natural oddities and supernatural-themed exhibits.

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ — El Paso Community College’s Theater Ensemble presents the hit musical about that “Sweet Tranvestite from Transyvania” by Richard O’Brien Oct. 22-30 at the EPCC Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North. Directed by Keith Townsend. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Children 7 and older welcome; parental guidance suggested; mature content. Tickets: $15 ($7 EPCC student/faculty/staff/seniors; $10 non-EPCC students/military). Ticket sales benefit EPCC student scholarship. Reservations: 831-5056 or epcc.edu/theater.
In this musical, which became a cult classic movie, sweethearts Brad and Janet get stuck in a storm after a flat tire, and discover the mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist who takes them on a wild and racy journey.
Special audience participation performance with a Rocky Horror Costume Contest is midnight Saturday, Oct. 31.

‘Blithe Spirit’ — El Paso High School’s Tiger Theatre Troupe presents comic play by Nol Coward at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30, and Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at El Paso High School Theatre, 800 E. Schuster. Admission: $6 ($4 students). Information: 236-2500 or msmossephs.weebly.com.
The play concerns the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a sance.

‘Yellow Brick Road’ — The 16th annual presentation of the musical drama for the whole family is 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, at Abundant Living Faith Center, 1000 Valley Crest. Admission is free. Information: 532-8543 or alfc.com.
“Yellow Brick Road” is a heartwarming musical parody of “The Wizard of Oz.” The Friday morning show is open to school groups and senior living centers.

SPORTS

UTEP Women’s Soccer — The team hosts Middle Tennessee at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at UTEP’s University Field for the final game of the regular season. Tickets: $5 general admission. Information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.

El Paso Rhinos – El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team’s opening home games are Oct. 30-Nov. 1, vs. Wichita Thunder at Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular game time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets; $20 glass seats; $15 center line; $10 bluelines; $5 general admission. information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.

UTEP Men’s Basketball – The Miners play an exhibition game against Cameron at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $8-$50 (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.

UTEP Volleyball — Home games are at Memorial Gym. Tickets: $5. Information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com. Sunday, Nov. 1: Western Kentucky, 2 p.m.

SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO

Da de los Muertos — The Calavera Coalition hosts its celebration of Day of the Dead at Old Mesilla Plaza with food, music, stories, dancing and piatas Oct. 30-Nov 1. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Traditional day of the dead altars will be on display. Altars can be to specific persons, groups of people, a cause, or beloved pets. Vendors will feature handmade Day of the Dead-themed gifts. No political campaigning allowed. Admission is free. Information: (575) 647-2639 or calaveracoalition@gmail.com.
A candlelight procession to the San Albino Cemetery and back to the plaza for pan de muerto and coffee is 6:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Meet at the plaza at 6 p.m.
All proceeds from this event are donated to the Community of Hope & Casa de Peregrinos Food Pantry; donations of five canned goods requested for all altar set-ups.

Terry Fator — The ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian and singer performs Friday, Oct. 30, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, Mescalero, N.M. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: $40-$85 (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.

Halloween Opera Double Bill — Doa Ana Lyric Opera (DALO) and the Doa Ana Arts Council team up to present an evening of one-act operas with ghostly and macabre themes, geared specifically for the Halloween season at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Tickets: $17; $5 students current student ID.
Information: (575) 523-6403 or RioGrandeTheaftre.com.
Included are Edgar Allen Poe’s gothic classic “The Cask Of Amontillado,” set to music by Daniel Pinkham, and the world premiere of a one-act chamber opera composed by NMSU Music Department Head, Lon W. Chaffin titled “The Verloren Opera: A Tale Of Lost Love.”

‘Zoo Zoo’ — Flickinger Center for Performing Arts in Alamogordo presents Imago Theatre’s latest family hit at 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Imago Theatre, acclaimed for its special brand of vaudeville, comedy, acrobatics and illusions, combines mime, dance, music and special effects. Featured creatures include Polar Bears, Bug Eyes, Anteaters, Frogs, Rabbits, Hippos and Penguins. Tickets: $10-$30. Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickingercenter.com..

Alamogordo Antique and Collectible Show — The 28th annual event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, at the Alamogordo (N.M.) Civic Center, 800 First Street (at Florida). Includes furniture, jewelry, pottery, vintage clothes, dolls and more. Admission is free. Information: (575) 437-6304.

‘Sweeney Todd’ — No Strings Theatre Company presents dark and witty tale of love, London, murder and revenge through Nov. 1 at Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Nora Thomas. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8-$12 Reservations: (575) 523-1223.

‘A Wrinkle in Time’ — American Southwest Theatre Company presents the adaptation of the novel by Madeline L’Engle at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at NMSU’s Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University, Las Cruces. Tickets: $5-$17. Information: (575) 646-4515 or nmsutheatre.com.
On a “dark and stormy night” Meg Murry, an awkward pre-teen, and her little brother Charles Wallace take off on a harrowing journey to rescue their father, a gifted scientist, from the dangerous forces that hold him prisoner on another planet.

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