El Paso Weekend Events – Miner Ball, Horse Racing + More

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, February 13 – February 15, 2015. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks:

FRIDAY:

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 12:15 p.m. FREE general admission and parking. More Details

Mardi Gras Party at Freedom Crossing - New Orleans style Jazz music beginning at 5 p.m. from the Mack Goldsbury & Ruben Gutierrez Quartet, followed by the funk and R&B sounds of Mama Crystal and the Horns of Plenty. The Celebration will also feature activities for the kids from 4 – 7 p.m., including a Kid's Mardi Gras Parade. Admission is FREE. 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. Tonight, Mama Crystal and the Horns of Plenty (R&B).

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Carrie’ – Stephen King’s horror classic gets re-imagined as a musical. Show time is 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Public Ice Skating– Get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Dreamscapes” – Accompanied by the music of French composer Ravel, the dancers explore the work of visual artists such as Salvador Dali as well as writings from William Shakespeare and Edgar Allen Poe. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Wise Family Theatre on the second floor of the Fox Fine Arts Center at UTEP. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Gabriel Iglesias - The Fluffy comic in a Hawaiian shirt brings the laughs to UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Friday the 13th Downtown Ghost Tour – Hear the stories of Old West legends and hauntings, and take part in paranormal investigations of the Palace Saloon and the Wigwam Saloon downtown. 9 p.m. in the Paranormal Research Center at 108 E San Antonio. $15 per person. 915-274-9531

Concordia Cemetery Friday the 13th Ghost Tour - Ghosts915 will take you on a historical and paranormal walking tour inside Concordia Cemetery. 9 p.m. Meet at the Yandell gate. $10 per person. 915-274-9531

SATURDAY:

Farmers 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. FREE admission. (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 admission and FREE parking. More Details

Public Ice Skating– Get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. Noon to 3 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 12:15 p.m. FREE general admission and parking. More Details

Jerry Lee Lewis and Chubby Checker Dinner Show - Celebrate Valentine’s Day with two legendary musicians. Show includes dinner. Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Socorro Entertainment Center, 11200 Santos Sanchez. Tickets $25. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Carrie’ – Stephen King’s horror classic gets re-imagined as a musical. Show time is 7 p.m., 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

UTEP Men's Basketball – The Miners host Old Dominion. Tip-off time is 7 p.m. at the Don Haskins Center. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Public Ice Skating– Get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Dreamscapes” – Accompanied by the music of French composer Ravel, the dancers explore the work of visual artists such as Salvador Dali as well as writings from William Shakespeare and Edgar Allen Poe. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. in the Wise Family Theatre on the second floor of the Fox Fine Arts Center at UTEP. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan - “El mejor mariachi del mundo” returns to El Paso. 8 p.m. in the Plaza Theatre, downtown. Ticket prices vary. More Details

SUNDAY:

La Viña Farmers and Crafters Market – La Viña Winery hosts a dog and family-friendly farmer’s market featuring farm fresh, local produce. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at La Viña Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, N.M., one mile north of Vinton Road. 575-882-7632

Zin Valle Vineyards Free Music Sunday – Bring your family and friends, pack a picnic and enjoy the afternoon at Zin Valle Vineyards. Free wine tasting and music. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.This week, guitarist Julio Ortiz. More Info

Live Horse Racing – The live horse racing season continues at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Post time is 12:15 p.m. FREE general admission and parking. More Details

Public Ice Skating – Whoosh around on ice skates in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 12 noon to 3 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details

UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Dreamscapes” – Accompanied by the music of French composer Ravel, the dancers explore the work of visual artists such as Salvador Dali as well as writings from William Shakespeare and Edgar Allen Poe. Showtime is 2:30 p.m. in the Wise Family Theatre on the second floor of the Fox Fine Arts Center at UTEP. Ticket prices vary. More Details

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘Carrie’ – Stephen King’s horror classic gets re-imagined as a musical. 2:30 p.m. non-dinner show, 2nd Floor UTEP’s Union Building West. Ticket prices vary. More Details

Public Ice Skating– Get your glide on in the area’s largest public ice skating rink. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Sierra Providence Event Center, 4100 E Paisano, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Cost: $8, $6 Military. Admission includes skate rental. More Details