Community Calendar

Online and in-person classes for adults aged 50+ start on September 2 in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Texas - El Paso. Register through August 29. Join OLLI with others who are interested in being active, engaged, creative, and connected through a variety of topics, such as art, current events, history, literature, music, fitness and more. Cost is $100 for all the courses desired. There is a $55 annual membership fee. Visit utep.edu/olli to register. For information call 915-747-6280 and leave a message.

Discover how joy—not fear—can be a powerful force in the fight for environmental justice. In this free and thought-provoking talk, scholar and storyteller Carlos Tarin explores the idea of ecological joy: a radical, relational approach to climate resistance rooted in connection, resilience, and care.

Learn how joy can cultivate community and action in the face of crisis—and how the Chihuahuan Desert and El Paso’s cultural landscape offer a unique lens for imagining a more just, hopeful, and life-affirming future.

Perfect for anyone passionate about environmental justice, communication, and the beauty of the more-than-human world.

Event Details:

📍 UTEP Centennial Museum
📅 Wednesday, August 13
⏰ 6:00 PM
💸 Free and open to the public

Join us and be inspired—reimagine what resistance can feel like when grounded in joy.

THE EXCHANGE "JAZZ AROUND TOWN" MUSIC SERIES

The Jazz Exchange is proud to bring live jazz to El Paso in 2025 through our "Jazz Around Town" Music Series. Partnering with local businesses, we aim to support artists, enrich the city's culture, and create an inviting space for everyone to enjoy live jazz. Join us for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly events at our partner venues. Music enthusiasts, mark your calendars, and musicians, bring your instruments—many shows include jam sessions!

THE GARRISON - EVERY WEDNESDAY 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Experience live jazz every Wednesday at The Garrison. Drink specials for cocktails on Wednesdays. Don’t miss this weekly downtown jazz tradition!

This event is free, but RSVP to reserve a good seat at the venue. RSVPs will be held for 15 minutes and then released to the public.

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55 & Better: Crochet at the Wellington Chew Senior Center
Meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. 

Every Thursday, the Magoffin Home brings the art of 'crochet' to the Wellington Chew Center at 4430 Maxwell Ave, El Paso, TX 79904. The center has asked Magoffin Home Educator, Machelle Wood, to revive the crochet club and preserve the art of crochet. Join in the fun of creative crochet. Call 915-533-5147 for more information. 

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

Drawing from the NMSU Art Museum’s extensive collection of over 2,200 Mexican retablos, Trinities of Heaven and Earth explores the spiritual and cultural importance of these sacred images. Retablos, small devotional paintings traditionally displayed in Mexican homes, served as vital expressions of Catholic faith and values within the household. The imagery of the Holy Family conveys blessings related to family life, while depictions of the Holy Trinity invoke divine guidance. Together, these themes explore the connection between sacred devotion and earthly life, bridging the divine and the domestic.

The exhibition will open on March 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery, and will be open until March 7, 2026. The museum is open Tues-Sat from 10 AM - 4 PM.

UTEP Youth Programs and Camps in partnership with Black Rocket, a national leader in tech-education, offers a variety of virtual STEAM camps this summer to keep your kids engaged. Young campers can improve their academic skills, learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math all while having fun. Sign your child up for our weekly five-day online Black Rocket camps: they’ll be guaranteed a fun and unique learning experience! Camps are designed for ages 8-11 and 11-14. Weekly camps will take place from June 9 to August 22 and will be offered from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and from 2:30-5 p.m. For more information, visit ppp.utep.edu/youthcourses or call 915-747-5142.

The International Museum of Art is excited to host El Paso del Norte Proud, a community showcase celebrating the culture, people, places and landscapes that make life in our region so unique.

El Paso del Norte Proud had an open call to artists ages 12 and up who have work that celebrates life in the El Paseo del Norte. Artists are invited to enter work that showcases their love for the region, from the people and places that have shaped our culture to the natural beauty of the region and its history.

El Paso del Norte Proud will be on view from Saturday, August 9- Sunday August 31, 2025. All are welcome to celebrate at the opening reception on Saturday, August 9, 2025 2:00-4:00 pm. Proceeds from sold work in the showcase benefit the artist and the Museum.

The International Museum of Art is dedicated to making art accessible to all, offering free admission, exhibitions of local artists, and a rich collection of regional and international artifacts. Thanks to the generous support of our members and donors, we continue to foster cultural understanding and promoting the visual arts in El Paso.

Celebrate joy and happiness during The International Museum of Art’s 3rd annual Member Showcase.

As “The People’s Museum,” we are supported by our donors, community partners, and members like you. We began hosting our Member Showcase to highlight the creativity and talents of our supporters. This year’s show is titled Joy Abounds and is about celebrating the joy that we have in our lives and community.

We want to showcase the people, places, and moments that bring us happiness. Artists were asked to submit work that exemplifies their definition of joy or explore what happiness means to them. Joy Abounds will be on view from July 26 through August 31, 2025. All are welcome to the opening reception on Saturday, July 26 from 2:00-4:00 pm.

Members provide critical support for our mission of expanding access to the arts while receiving benefits such as this annual showcase. To become a member today, please visit us at: https://internationalmuseumofart.org/become-a-member-today/.

The International Museum of Art is dedicated to making art accessible to all, offering free admission, exhibitions of local artists, and a rich collection of regional and international artifacts. Thanks to the generous support of our members and donors, we continue to foster cultural understanding and promoting the visual arts in El Paso.

Online and in-person classes for adults aged 50+ start on September 2 in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Texas - El Paso. Register through August 29. Join OLLI with others who are interested in being active, engaged, creative, and connected through a variety of topics, such as art, current events, history, literature, music, fitness and more. Cost is $100 for all the courses desired. There is a $55 annual membership fee. Visit utep.edu/olli to register. For information call 915-747-6280 and leave a message.