El Paso concerts tonight: Rakim, Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias, Russian Circles

Looking for something to do tonight? Try checking out these concerts in El Paso.

Rakim will perform at 10 p.m. today at Funkmeyer’s Rec Room, 1506 Lee Trevino. Doors open at 7 p.m. and it is 21 and over. Tickets are $25.

Rakim, one half of the golden age of hip hop duo Eric B. and Rakim, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled MC’s of all time.

The Source ranked him #1 on their list of the ‘Top 50 Lyricists of All Time’.

Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull will play the first of two shows in El Paso tonight at the Don Haskins Center.

The second show will be Wednesday night.

The take the mantra of “Don’t Stop The Party” to heart. Once again, new chart-topping urban/latin star J Balvin will be the opening act.

Ticket prices: $42.75, $95.75 and $122.75 plus applicable service charges.

Russian Circles with Collisions, and The Recovery Mission at Tricky Falls 209 S. El Paso.

Doors open at 8 p.m. with show starting at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $15.

Learn more about Russian Circles by reading this Q&A with them here.

Other Events This Week

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Paul Collins Beat Live powerpop music with openers The Rich Hands Nalgadas. Monarch, 204 E. Rio Grande Ave., 7 p.m.-2 a.m., 915-240-8890. Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull Live musical performance with opener J Balvin. Don Haskins Center, 121 Glory Rd., event runs Jan. 27-28, 7:30 p.m., $42.74-$122.75 plus fees, 915-747-5481 orticketmaster.com. Bruce Jingles Live stand-up comedy with opener Renard Hirsch. El Paso Comic Strip, 1201 Airway Blvd., event runs Jan. 28-31, 8 p.m., $6-$16 Jan 28-29; 8:30 and 10:45 p.m., $12-$22 Jan. 30-31; 17+, 915-779-LAFF,laff2nite.com or ticketweb.com. Souled Out! Live jazz music. Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Rd., 7 p.m., free, 915-860-7777.

Thursday, January 29

Bruce Jingles Live stand-up comedy with opener Renard Hirsch. El Paso Comic Strip, 1201 Airway Blvd., event runs Jan. 28-31, 8 p.m., $6-$16 Jan 28-29; 8:30 and 10:45 p.m., $12-$22 Jan. 30-31; 17+, 915-779-LAFF, laff2nite.comor ticketweb.com. ‘A Chocolate Affair’ Local vendors give chocolate samples. New this year is the Chocolate Liqueur Lounge. Fountains at Farah, 8889 Gateway Blvd. W., 6-9 p.m., $10-$20, holdmyticket.com orfountainsatfarah.com. Shakespeare Uncovered – ‘Romeo & Julieta’ A bilingual adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic. Philanthropy Theater, 125 Pioneer Plaza, event runs Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 7 p.m., free,kcostv.org/shakespeare. UTEP Men’s Basketball MIners vs. UAB. Don Haskins Center, 121 Glory Rd., 7 p.m., $8-$50, 915-747-6150 orticketmaster.com. Tuesday Afternoon Moody Blues cover group. Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Rd., 7 p.m., free, 915-790-4000 or speakingrockentertainment.com. Femfessional Luncheon: ‘Life After New Year’s Resolutions’ A 3-course meal with a discussion by Michelle Blumenfeld on the importance of setting goals. GeoGeske’s, 2701 N. Stanton St., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $40 community member, $35 business member, 570-413-3187 orfemfessionals.com. Art Opening Debra De Santis shows her art work. Work is predominantly acrylic paintings. Mission Valley Visitor’s Center, 9065 Alameda Ave., 6-8 p.m., free, 915-851-9997. Eat Smart Live Well – Cooking Detox Class Recipes to bring the body back to equilibrium.

Mountain View Market Co-op, 1300 El Paseo Rd., Las Cruces, NM, 5-6 p.m., $3 non-members, free for members, 575-523-0436.

Friday, January 30

Monster X Tour Giant trucks destroy cars and jump from ramps. El Paso County Coliseum, event runs Jan. 30-31, 7:30 p.m. Fri., 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., $14.75-$49.50 plus fees,ticketmaster.com. WWE Live: Road to Wrestlemania Beefy dudes and chicks duke it out. Featuring John Cena, Dean Ambrose, Goldust and more. NMSU Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 7:30 p.m., $15-$95, ticketmaster.com. M.A.N.D.Y Live house music. 301 Nightlife, 301 S. Ochoa St., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free with RSVP for 21+, $10 general admission, 18+, dress code enforced,eventbrite.com orfacebook.com/301nightlife. Bruce Jingles Live stand-up comedy with opener Renard Hirsch. El Paso Comic Strip, 1201 Airway Blvd., event runs Jan. 28-31, 8 p.m., $6-$16 Jan 28-29; 8:30 and 10:45 p.m., $12-$22 Jan. 30-31; 17+, 915-779-LAFF, laff2nite.com orticketweb.com. Formal Intent Record Deal Signing Party Live local music from Formal Intent, All Lies One Truth, Never Too Late, Soul Parade, A Beautiful Rush, Manifique and Last Night Circus. DJ set by DJ Gambol. The Electric Banana, 4151 N. Mesa St., 7:30 p.m., all ages, 915-599-8585 orfacebook.com/FormalIntent. Friday at the Fire – Sha’Vonne Williams Live R&B music. Freedom Crossing, 1611 Haan Rd., 6-11 p.m., free, 915-564-5311 orfreedomcrossingatfortbliss.com. Safari Nights Gala A gala, auction and expo with 60 outfitter booths from around the world, wildlife artists and outdoor equipment specialists. El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama St., 5 p.m., $100, $50 ages, 12-17, free for ages 12 and younger, 915-478-8505 orscielpaso.org. ‘Cocktail Hour’ Suite of dances. Classic ballet with a pop twist. All dances are named after cocktails. Cocktails from the show will be served at the concession stand. The Plaza Theatre, 125 W. Mills Ave., 8 p.m., $20-$60 plus fees,www.elpasocityballet.org orticketmaster.com. ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ Comedy written by Alan Ball. At a wedding reception in Knoxville, Tennessee five bridesmaids find they have more in common with each other than the bride. El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana Ave., event runs Jan. 9-31, 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., $10 adult, $8 senior, $7 student/military, 915-532-1317 orelpasoplayhouse.com. ‘The Odd Couple’ Female version of the Neil Simon comedy. Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM, event runs Jan. 23-Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., $12 general, $11 student/senior/military, $9 ages 6 and under, 575-523-1200 or lcctnm.org. ‘Impossible Marriage’ Play examining the complexities of relationships. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM, event runs Jan. 30 – Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2:30 p.m. Feb, 8 and 15, 7 p.m. Feb. 12, $12 general admission, $10 student/senior, $8 Thurs., 575-523-1223. ‘Carrie – The Musical’ Telekinetic high school girls is tormented by jerky jocks. UTEP, 500 W. University Ave., event runs Jan. 30 – Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 1:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 15, $31.50-$46.50, 915-747-5234. Locomotion Live music. Mystic Grape, 2270 Joe Battle Blvd., 8 p.m., free, 915-921-6277. Candice Reyes Duo Live jazz. Moonlight Bar & Grill, 16000 Ashford St., Horizon City, TX, 7-9:30 p.m., free, all ages, 915-582-4136 or epjazzexchange.com. Eddie B and the West TExas Three Live rockabilly/honky tonk music. Tumbleweed Saloon, 1610 Sioux St., 8 p.m., free, 915-307-6226 ortwitter.com/thetumbleweedep. Travis James Manning Live acoustic guitar material of original music and covers. Double Tree Hotel, 600 N. El Paso St., 6-9 p.m., free, 575-644-8731 orreverbnation.com/travisjamesmanning. Archery and Atl-Atl Demonstration Museum staff educate and show people how to use old-school weapons. An atl-atl is a spear thrower. Archers are welcome to bring thier own recurve and long bows. (Unleash your Nuge!) El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, 915-755-4332 orMaloofGO@elpasotexas.gov. National Border Law Conference – Keynote Dinner Conference addressing the practice of business, criminal, family, labor, employment and immigration law on the U.S.-Mexico border. Featured speaker is Amy E. Pope. UTEP, 500 W. University Ave., event runs Jan. 30-31, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $40 dinner, $20 luncheon, $200-$475 to attend conference, 915-534-6525 ext. 229 orfedbar.org/2015-Border-Law.