Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, July 18 – July 20, 2014. Some events are free, the others will cost you a few bucks:

FRIDAY:

Texas Tattoo Showdown Festival - The Country’s largest Tattoo & Music Festival returns to El Paso with over 300 tattoo artists from around the globe, tattoo competitions, food and beer garden, and live music. Tonight’s headliner , The Deftones. Gates to this indoor and outdoor event open daily at 12noon at the El Paso County Coliseum. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Friday at the Fire – Live music by local bands set against the ambiance of the Freedom Crossing at Ft. Bliss outdoor fireplace. 6 – 11 p.m. FREE. This week, Mainstreet (Rock, Classic Rock).

Alfresco! Fridays – Fresh-air performances from local bands playing various genres of music. 6 p.m. on the Convention Center Plaza. FREE. This week, Toll Booth Willie (Ska, 80’s, Pop-Rock). More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Chess’ – UTEP Dinner Theatre closes the season with the musical about two chess grandmasters, an American and a Soviet, fighting over a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other, all in the context of a politically-driven, Cold War-era tournament between the two men. 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Movies on the Lawn – UTEP’s annual summer film series features movies shown outdoors on an 18-foot inflatable screen. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, but leave your alcohol and glass containers at home. Concessions available. This week’s featured film is “Harry and the Hendersons”. Movie starts at approximately 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, at Kidd Field on the UTEP Campus. FREE. More Details

Movies in the Canyon – Family friendly, relatively current movies screened on an inflatable screen set up on the stage of the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Approximately 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. FREE. No outside food or beverages allowed. Popcorn, soft drinks and other snacks sold at the concession stand. Tonight, “Thor: The Dark World” and “Iron Man 3”. 915-534-0665

SATURDAY:

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing – The “producers only” market features area farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans selling organic and pesticide-free vegetables, locally-made goat cheeses, natural free range chickens and eggs, native plants for home and yard, fresh-baked breads and salsas. 7:30 a.m. to noon. (575) 589-0653, ext. 3

Downtown Artist and Farmers Market – The market offers the chance to shop for original arts and crafts and regionally grown produce in an outdoor setting while enjoying entertainment featuring local artists, food vendors and free activities for the entire family. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union Plaza District (near The Garden Restaurant) along Anthony Street. Free parking. More Details

Family Play Date at Freedom Crossing - The theme for this family-themed event is Luau Party. Hawaiian-themed activities include craft tables, hula dance lessons, photo booth, and free rides on the trackless train. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Freedom Crossing, 11611 Haan Road at Ft. Bliss

Texas Tattoo Showdown Festival - The Country’s largest Tattoo & Music Festival returns to El Paso with over 300 tattoo artists from around the globe, tattoo competitions, food and beer garden, and live music. Tonight’s headliner, Drowning Pool. Gates to this indoor and outdoor event open daily at 12noon at the El Paso County Coliseum. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Three Dog Night - The legendary band, with original members Danny Hutton and Cory Wells, had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including 3 #1 singles and 11 Top 10's since forming in 1968, performs at the Socorro Entertainment Center, 11200 Santos Sanchez St. Doors open at 6 p.m. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Chess’ – UTEP Dinner Theatre closes the season with the musical about two chess grandmasters, an American and a Soviet, fighting over a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other, all in the context of a politically-driven, Cold War-era tournament between the two men. 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Dancing In the City – The outdoor dance/concert series includes a dance lesson at 7:00 p.m. and a live music performance from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. In the Convention Center Plaza next to Abraham Chavez Theatre. FREE. This week, Jenni Dale Lord Band (Country).

The Doubletree by Hilton presents Saturday Night Movies on the Terrace – You don’t have to be a guest in the hotel to enjoy the movie. Tonight, “The Goonies”. 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, on the Sunset Terrace located on the 7th floor of Doubletree Hotel, 600 N. El Paso St. in downtown El Paso. FREE admission; cash bar and dinner menu available. 532-8733

Movies in the Canyon – Family friendly, relatively current movies screened on an inflatable screen set up on the stage of the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Approximately 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. FREE. No outside food or beverages allowed. Popcorn, soft drinks and other snacks sold at the concession stand. Tonight, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” and “The Avengers”. 915-534-0665

Downtown El Paso Ghost Tour – Walk the streets of haunted downtown El Paso, and go inside the remains of The Palace Saloon “where spirits touch back!” 9:00 p.m. $10. More Details

SUNDAY:

Mission Trail Art Market – The open-air market features arts and crafts, music, and the ‘Billy The Kid Breakout Show’ by The Pistoleros De San Elizario re-enactors at 1p.m and 3 p.m. Market open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, 1500 Main in San Elizario. FREE admission. More Details

Texas Tattoo Showdown Festival - The Country’s largest Tattoo & Music Festival returns to El Paso with over 300 tattoo artists from around the globe, tattoo competitions, food and beer garden, and live music. Tonight’s headliner, Wu-Tang Sunday. Gates to this indoor and outdoor event open daily at 12noon at the El Paso County Coliseum. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Zin Valle Vineyards Free Music Sundays – Bring your family and friends, pack a picnic and enjoy the afternoon at Zin Valle Vineyards. Free wine tasting and music. 12 Noon to 5 p.m.This week, guitarist and singer James Springer. More Info

Music on the Patio at La Vina Winery – Bring your favorite wine, snack, or a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment on the lawn. 1:30pm – 4:30 pm. 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, N.M. one mile north of Vinton Road on Highway 28. More Info, 575-882-7632

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Chess’ – UTEP Dinner Theatre closes the season with the musical about two chess grandmasters, an American and a Soviet, fighting over a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other, all in the context of a politically-driven, Cold War-era tournament between the two men. 2:30 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Music under the Stars – Pack a picnic and take the family to the Chamizal National Memorial for an evening of music and dancing under the stars.7:30pm to 9:30pm. FREE. This week, Grammy Award winners Los Lonely Boys. More Details

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