February 2024 Events
Thursday, February 1
7:30 p.m.
Simply Three
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall @ UTEP
El Paso Pro Musica presents the classically trained, pop influenced, and string driven group made up of Glen McDaniel on violin, Zack Clark on cello, and Nick Villalobos on bass.
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Friday, February 2
7 p.m.
Twister
Abraham Chavez Theater
Simply Three joins the incredible members of the “Hornedo Tornados” Orchestra – as part of the El Paso Pro Musica 2023-2024 season – featuring an unforgettable evening of original music and an incredible EPISD collaboration.
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February 2 – 18
7:30 p.m., 2 p.m.
The Lifespan of a Fact
Las Cruces Community Theatre
Based on a true story, a fact checker for one of the best magazines in the country is asked to apply his skill to a groundbreaking piece by a legendary author, only to find that the story is made up.
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February 5 – 6
4 p.m.
2024 New Mexico Chile Conference
Las Cruces Convention Center
NMSU’s Chile Pepper Institute and Extension Plant Science Department co-host the annual conference encompassing all things chile, featuring 20 different speakers and presentations over two days.
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February 9 – 25
8 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Black Box Theatre
No Strings Theatre Company presents the classic play in which everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives, and in-laws, but were afraid to admit, are brought to life.
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Friday, February 10
7:30 a.m.
Cupid’s Chase 5K
Mesilla Plaza
Community Options, Inc. hosts this annual run/walk/roll event that aids individuals with disabilities, with those who register receiving a goodie bag, bib, NIKE branded t-shirt, and a finisher medal on the day of the race.
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February 10 – 11
7:30 & 3 p.m.
Pops 2
Atkinson Recital Hall, NMSU
The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra steps into the silver screen with the music of Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Star Trek and others, under the direction of LCSO conductor Ming Luke.
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Saturday, February 24
12:00 p.m.
Mini Masterpiece Game & Open House
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
Explore the diverse talents of 30 artists. Featuring the works of local artists Mark Morden and Bobbie Widner, this event showcases a variety of media and offers a chance to win a $250 gift certificate in the Mini Masterpiece game.
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Thursday, February 29
7:30 p.m.
Corazón
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall @ UTEP
El Paso Pro Musica presents cellist John-Henry Crawford – named Young Artist of the Year by the Classical Recording Founation – and pianist Victor Asuncion, Director of the FilAm Music Foundation, in an electrifying collaboration.
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Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The award-winning, outdoor Farmers & Crafts Market spans seven full blocks of North Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces.
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First Friday Art Ramble
First Friday of Every Month, 5-8 p.m.
The Downtown Las Cruces Partnership hosts this monthly event showcasing a dozen participating museums and galleries in the Arts & Cultural District.
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Second Saturday Art Hop
Second Saturday of Every Month, 6-9 p.m.
The City of Truth or Consequences comes alive with local art, downtown in the commercial/hot springs district.
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Les Salon Des Art Divers
Downtown Blues Coffee
Wednesday Nights, 7 – 9 p.m.
Spend an evening with writers, poets, song poets, essayists, and local musicians, including the Blazing Butlers, at a free weekly cultural event for the ages.
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Branigan Cultural Center
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This historic locale hosts changing cultural exhibits, as well as educational programs, classes, and other special events.
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Las Cruces Museum of Art
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hosting a changing slate of exciting contemporary art exhibits, programs for visitors of all ages and an extensive art studio class program.
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Las Cruces Railway Museum
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Located in a historic Santa Fe Railroad depot, the museum interprets the railroad history of Las Cruces and the impact of the railroad on southern New Mexico.
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Museum of Nature and Science
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A museum about looking and understanding – looking up to the stars, looking out to the desert, and looking down to see ancient fossils.
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Discover the backbone of New Mexico, via this 47-acre interactive museum that chronicles the state’s 3,000-year history of farming and ranching.
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Check the events calendars for more information.
Amador Patio Bar & Grill
The entertainment district comes alive with diverse restaurant choices, upscale nightlife and live music events.
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Amaro Winery & Taproom
Locally owned and operated winery and tasting room, with a Karaoke night, open mic, and rotating list of live events.
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Boneyard Cantina
Delicious street food paired with Icebox craft beer and appearances by local musicians on the main stage.
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Don Felix
Located on the corner of the Mesilla Plaza, with delicious New Mexican cuisine and live music on the patio.
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Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery
Serving craft beer, craft spirits, killer grub and a mix of local and travelling musical acts to chase the blues away.
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Palacio Bar
A neighborhood watering hole since 1936, they don’t serve food, but the music is lively and the drinks are plentiful.
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Truth or Consequences Brewing Company
A cozy little taproom, featuring craft beers and live music on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
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Vintage Wines
New Mexico wines, beers and cigars in Old Mesilla, with a relaxing patio and live music several nights a week.
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Through March 23, 2024
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Connection : : Conjunto
Branigan Cultural Center
Featuring 32 pieces of art from a range of local artists who use diverse mediums – including painting, photography, ceramics, and mixed- media – to consider how place and space informs the visual language of their art.
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Through March 23, 2024
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Desert Was Red and Red the Dust Was Raised
Las Cruces Museum of Art
Five female artists who live and work in Las Cruces and El Paso – Sharbani Das Gupta, Zoe Spiliotis, Isadora Stowe, Laura Turón, and Amy Vensel – take abstraction as its foundation, and the literal landscape as the thing that connects them, either as a reference, as language, or simply location.
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Through April 6, 2024
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wandering Reflections
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
New Mexico’s beautiful, rugged scenery is preserved in the images of Las Cruces photographer David Turning, whose landscape photographs are rich with texture, featuring everything from the roughness of rocks, thorns, and tree branches, to the softness of clouds, fog, and sand dunes.
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Through Summer 2024
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Las Cruces: Crossroads of History
Branigan Cultural Center
Using original artifacts and historic photographs, this exhibition tells the overarching history of Las Cruces and its prominent place in Borderland history from prehistory through the 1960s, via multiple topics including Indigenous inhabitants, Mexican occupation, entry into the United States, statehood, the Atomic Age, Civil War soldiers, ranchers, and outlaws.
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