July 6-12 2015: Best things to do this week
CONCERTS
Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso. Information: 351-9909 Online tickets at trickyfalls.com.
• Back of a Car — The local band performs at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 9, with Simeon Beardsley and Mosaic Mountains, at Bowie Feathers. Admission is free.
• Pissing Razors — The groove metal band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, with Voyeur, Andromeda Theory and Todoroki. Tickets: $15.
• Kottonmouth Kings — The hip-hop group’s Mile High Tour is 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, with Blaze ya Dead Homie, Scare Don’t Fear, Special Blend, Imperial Sound Clash, C4 and Nicky Gritts and Chucky Chuck. Tickets: $21.
Cool Canyon Nights — Townsquare Media’s summer series of free outdoor summer concerts are 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at McKelligon Canyon, Amphitheatre. This year’s series also offers weekly craft beer specials, a VIP lounge, food trucks, a photo booth, and free rides from the base of the canyon from Casa Nissan. Information: 534-0600.
Alfresco! Fridays —The free outdoor summer concerts are 6 p.m. Fridays at Convention Center Plaza. Presented by ElPasoLive.com and sponsored by FirstLight Federal Credit Union. July 10: Information: 534-0633 or alfrescofridays.com.
Lowbrow Palace — 111 E. Robinson. Doors open at 9 p.m. and age 16 and older welcome, unless listed otherwise. Tickets are regularly $3 more for ages 16-20. Information on Facebook.
• Memory Tapes — The singer/songwriter performs Saturday, July 11. Tickets: $10/$12.
• rabrot — The Norwegian noise rock band performs Sunday, July 12. Tickets: $10/$12.
Music Under the Stars — The 32nd summer concert series, presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater, 800 S. San Marcial. July 12: Vertical Horizon, alt rock. Admission is free. Information: 212-0110 , 532-7273.
PLUS
El Paso Mudd Music Festival — El Paso Youth Sports Foundation hosts the 3rd annual “down and dirty” summer sports and music fest 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July 11, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. The festival includes a survivor obstacle course, co-ed mud volleyball tournament, a 5K fun run and walk, and the EDM Music Fest with more than 20 bands. All team signups include free admission to music festival. Information: 383-5398 or on Facebook at ElPasoMuddFest. Ticket sales and event sign up at elpasomuddfest.com.
UTEP Alumni PICK-NIC — The 4th annual UTEP alumni gathering is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Memorial Park, 1701 Copia. Miner alumni are invited to spread out their blankets, lawn chairs and ice chests, and wear their Miner gear. UTEP’s Paydirt Pete and cheerleaders will also be present. Tickets: $10 ($8 age 12 and younger). Information:747-8600.
National Parks and Recreation Month — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate National Park and Recreation Month in July. Information: 541-4331 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
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,
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. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.
La Via Sunday Market — La Via Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., hosts a farmer’s market featuring local food producers noon to 4 p.m. Sundays with art, crafts, barbecue and other food, wine and live music by Live by Request. Dog friendly. Admission is free. Information: (575) 882-7632.
SPORTS
El Paso Chihuahuas — The city’s AAA baseball team hosts home games at Southwest University Park on Santa Fe Street in Downtown El Paso Information: 533-BASE or EPChihuahuas.com. July 8-12: Albuquerque Isotopes; 7:05 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 6:05 p.m. Sunday.
2015 USBC Open Championships — The national sports event continues through July 12 at El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, hosted by the U.S. Bowling Congress. Participation open to all USBC members. Last day of team competition is July 11. Information: bowl.com/openchamp/
Cruz Azul vs. Xolos de Tijuana — The professional Mexican League Soccer match is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $25-$99.25 (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-800-745-3000.
El Paso Roller Derby — El Paso Roller Derby’s Tex Pistols play home games at the Field House at Market, 6827 Market. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door ($5 military; free for age 10 and under). Information: elpasorollerderby.com or on Facebook. Saturday, July 11: WTRD All-Stars of Lubbock.
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