November 2023 Events
Saturday, November 4
7 p.m.
Roman Holiday
Rio Grande Theatre
The 2023 Classic Film Series continues with the delightful romantic comedy about a European princess (Audrey Hepburn), who takes off for a night in Rome, only to fall in with an American reporter (Gregory Peck) hoping for an exclusive interview.
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8 p.m.
Intocable: Evolucion Tour
Plaza Theatre
The indefatigable Tejano/Norteño group continues winning over fans with romantic lyrics, catchy hooks and polished harmonies, all the while encouraging audiences to get to their feet and dance the night away.
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November 4 – 5
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Renaissance ArtsFaire
Young Park
Enter a magical realm where a medieval sensibility reigns, revelry abounds, food is plentiful, and entertainment excites, featuring the largest juried art show in Southern New Mexico, with over 150 artists, vendors, and food booths.
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Sunday, November 5
7 p.m.
V For Vendetta
Rio Grande Theatre
The 2023 Classic Film Series continues with the futuristic dystopian thriller, in which a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias V, tries to overthrow the tyrannical government, starring Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Rupert Graves, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, and John Hurt.
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Tuesday, November 7
7 p.m.
Wishbone Ash
Rio Grande Theatre
The legendary U.K. rock band – which inspired such recognizable greats as Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others – returns to the Borderlands for the first time in over 50 years, to perform their bestselling LP Live Dates in its entirety.
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November 8 – 11
7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference
NMSU and Pan American Center
The Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference celebrates its 30th year, with educational workshops for students, culminating in the Jarritos Student Showcase, and the Spectacular Concert, featuring world-renowned artists performing with the students.
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Friday, November 10
7:30 p.m.
Atomic Comedy
Rio Grande Theatre
The Atomic Comedy Company brings America’s hottest comics from television, movies, sitcoms, and streaming to Las Cruces, featuring host John Padon and new guests every other month.
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Saturday, November 11
8 a.m.
BLM Free Entrance Day
BLM Recreation Sites
The Bureau of Land Management waives entrance fees for visitors to its recreation sites – including Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground, and Dripping Springs Natural Area – in recognition of Veterans Day.
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6 – 9 p.m.
Second Saturday Art Hop
Truth or Consequences
Get a peek into the vibrant art scene in Truth or Consequences as galleries, studios, shops and restaurants on Broadway, Main and points in between open their doors for an evening of persuing, shopping and fun.
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Wednesday, November 15
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Wrap
Rio Grande Theatre
Film Las Cruces presents a monthly film screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists with work to show, including short films, commercials, music videos, documentaries or time-lapse reels.
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7 p.m.
USAF Band’s Airmen of Note
Organ Mountain High School
The premiere jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force swings through town to give a free concert, presenting its own brand of big band jazz, as well as more contemporary forms of jazz.
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7:30 p.m.
Miner Music Magic
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall @ UTEP
Join Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, pianist Dominic Dousa, and clarinetist Jim Logan – all part of the UTEP Department of Music – for an unforgettable evening of music.
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November 18 – 19
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Homegrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Co-sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, HomeGrown is a great way to support local farmers and businesses, by sampling and shopping for New Mexico’s award-winning food products.
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November 18, 2023 – January 1, 2024
WinterFest
Downtown El Paso
The annual winter celebration transforms Downtown Arts Festival Plaza and the surrounding areas into a free winter wonderland, with lights, food, holiday shopping, festivities, and more. Check the calendar for special events, sponsored by the City of El Paso.
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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 December 2, 2023
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Antidotes: Seeing Beauty, Finding Connection
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Connect with the world around us through Elizabeth Abrams photography exhibit, featuring 24 beautiful landscape and wildlife images reflecting the light and texture of the environment and the seasons, whether it’s the Rio Grande or the Organ Mountains.
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Through December 16, 2023
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Artistas de la Fronterizas – Borderland Contemporary Artists
Las Cruces Museum of Art
Sixteen contemporary artists from local borderland communities, including Las Cruces, El Paso, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, come together in this colorful and expressive exhibit to showcase their work as prominent Borderland artists.
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Through December 30, 2023
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico
Branigan Cultural Center
The Center’s latest exhibit explores the history, heritage, and traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico, through 26 photographs that capture a typical Oaxacan Day of the Dead celebration.
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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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