Here’s what’s cancelled due to weather and what is still going on

Cancelled/closed early: Rain in the El Paso and southern New Mexico area is causing events to be cancelled.

Today’s Alfresco! Fridays in Downtown El Paso and Movies in the Canyon at McKelligon Canyon have been cancelled because of rain.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park closed early Friday due to potential flash flooding as a result of continuous rainfall.

The park will reopen as soon as weather permits and roads are safe to travel. Please check our general information line (575-785-2232) for updates for opening times for the weekend.

Events happening this weekend:

Friday

El Paso Oktoberfest Authentic German beer, food and souvenirs. Grammy winning polka musician Alex Meixner performs. El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano St., event runs Sept. 12-14, 6 p.m., $25 general admission, $98 table seating, www.ticketmaster.com. ‘Friday at the Fire’ – Joe Barron Band Live country music. Fort Bliss Freedom Crossing, 1611 Haan Rd., Fort Bliss, TX, 6-11 p.m., free, 915-564-5311 orwww.freedomcrossingatfortbliss.com. ‘Fungi Mungle Fridays’ Live disco music provided by Fungi Mungle. Electric Banana, 4151 N. Mesa, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10,www.holdmyticket.com or www.fungimungle.com. J Alvarez Live reggaetn music. Club 101, 201 N. Stanton St.,8 p.m., $40, $100 meet-n-greet, 915-256-7633, www.club101.com orwww.ticketbully.com. Mesmerizing Night A belly dancing performance and workshop. El Paso Club, 2001 E. Maine Dr., Ste. 1800, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $15 advance, $25 day of, 915-274-4500. Bruce Jingles, Peter Barrera Live stand-up comedy. El Paso Comic Strip, 1201 Airway Blvd., Ste. E1, event runs Sept. 10-14, 8 p.m. Sept. 10-11, $6-$16; 8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Sept. 12-13, $12-$22; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, $8-$18; 17+, info at 915-779-LAFF. Tickets at www.ticketweb.com. Miner Women’s Volleyball UTEP vs. BYU.

Memorial Gym, Randolph Dr. and Glory Rd., 7 p.m., 915-747-6150.

Saturday

Miner Football UTEP vs. New Mexico State. A “white-out.” Fans are encouraged to wear white. Sun Bowl Stadium, 2701 Sun Bowl Dr., 6 p.m., $20-$60, ickets in person at the University Ticket Office. Tickets by phone at 915-747-5234 or online atwww.ticketmaster.com. El Paso Oktoberfest Authentic German beer, food and souvenirs. Grammy winning polka musician Alex Meixner performs. El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano St., event runs Sept. 12-14, 6 p.m., $25 general admission, $98 table seating,www.ticketmaster.com. Freestyle Block Party An outdoor party in front of the club. Club 101, 201 N. Stanton St., 5 p.m., $20, $60 VIP, 915-256-7633, www.club101.comor www.holdmyticket.com. Diez y Seis De Septiembre Fiesta A Mexican Independence day celebration. Vendor booths offering art, crafts, games drinks and food. Featuring a piata and a greased pole climb.

Mesilla Plaza, Old Mesilla, NM, 12-10 p.m. Sat., 12-7 p.m. Sun., free, 575-524-3262 ext 116 or www.mesillanm.gov.

El Paso Beats and Eats A music and food festival. Main stage music performances by Rieleros del Norte, Mark Farner, Tropicalismo Apache, Red Crosby & the Intruders, Maria Mulata, Dusty Low, Chuco Soul Project, Wild Flower and Joe Barron band. DJ’s performs are Richard Vission, Johnny Kage, GDFR, J-smooth, Rafa Velasquez, JC Favela, DJ Klymax, DJ R3tro, Nicolas Enriquez and DJ Netro. The Big Foot monster truck will also be there. Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr., 11 a.m., $15 general admission, $150-$225 VIP,www.epbeatsandeats.com orwww.ticketfly.com.

Sunday

El Paso Oktoberfest Authentic German beer, food and souvenirs. Grammy winning polka musician Alex Meixner performs. El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano St., event runs Sept. 12-14, 6 p.m., $25 general admission, $98 table seating,www.ticketmaster.com. ‘Celebration of the Independence of Mexico’ Celebration of Mexican independence. Featuring official “Grito de Independencia” ceremony. Live music provided by Azucar, Grupo Cabalgata, Nora Carrillo, Mariachi Los Pasajeros and Mariachi Cuauhtmec. Live dance performance by Balle Folklrico Paso Del Norte, Quetzales and Ballet Orgullo de mi Tierra. Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San marcial St., 5:30-9 p.m., free, 915-533-8555 ext. 227 or www.vivamosmexico.com. ‘Viva Mexico’ Celebration of Mexico’s Independence. Live entertainment provided by Grupo Folkorico and Rindalla de Guitarras Armonicas. “El Grito” (the independence yell) will highlight the evening. San Elizario HIstoric District, Main St., San Elizario TX., 6-10 p.m., free, 915-851-0093 or www.SanElizarioHIstoricDistrict.org.