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It’s Friday, El Paso! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Monster Jam, Shen Yun, and a slot canyon hike + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Community pride meets challenges: El Paso’s downtown arts district has been nominated for the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, praised for Spanish colonial architecture and murals, with UTEP students cheering recognition despite funding concerns — get all the details.
Passion-fueled business journeys: A March 3 profile spotlights El Paso entrepreneurs Monica Martinez and Crystal Lee, showing how Blossom Bar and Daizy Baby grew from projects into women-owned ventures connecting with Borderland shoppers — read the full story.
El Paso brewers toast success: Old Sheepdog and DeadBeach won gold at the Texas Craft Beer Brewers Cup, announced February 21 in Austin, and plan to celebrate with five dollar pints of winning beers — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fresh inspiration in tubes: When your sketchbook begs for fresh ideas and better pens, Art Center & Signs stocks the paints, paper, brushes, and framing know-how to turn “meh” into “nailed it.” Ideal for a quick supply run…or a happy tumble down the art-nerd aisle.
Backyard shade, solved: If your patio’s begging for shade or your weekends crave lounge space, Toguchi Pergolas designs custom pergolas and builds decks that fit your home and the El Paso sun. Cedar, clean lines, and local craftsmanship turn backyards into better hangouts, without fuss.
Seafood night upgrade: Craving more than freezer-aisle tilapia? Pelicans Steak and Seafood keeps El Paso’s surf scene lively with Baja fish tacos, shrimp cocktails, and a classic prime rib with lobster vibe, perfect for easy weeknights and indulgent weekends.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🌺 Poppies Fest 2026 @ El Paso Museum of Archaeology | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Poppies Fest is taking over the El Paso Museum of Archaeology with a festival weekend celebrating Castner Range, featuring free family fun, local artisans, Native traditions, performances, and hands-on activities. Come for the poppies, stay for the food trucks, the culture, and zero admission.
🎣 Fishing/Cookout for Kids @ Ascarate Park | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Free kids’ fishing and cookout post up at the south end of the lake by playground and restrooms. Tackle and bait provided, returning members bring rods. Sign in at banners for bracelets to access food and gear, parents required, Starbucks for you, first come basis.
🏁 Monster Jam @ UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Grab your earplugs and let your inner 10-year-old drive, because Monster Jam is rolling in with giant trucks, wild stunts, and serious noise. Think Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, doing yoga on two wheels, then flying. Kids cheer, parents grin, everyone crashes early.
🎭 Shen Yun @ The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Shen Yun brings a lavish swirl of classical Chinese dance, costumes, and live orchestra. It’s a polished spectacle, the kind you dress up for, not wrangle toddlers at. Clear bags only, reserved seats, downtown garage parking, and grab Will Call early.
🏜 Slot Canyon Hike @ Dairy Queen | Sunday (3/15) at 7:45 AM – Lace up and meet at the DQ/Speedway on Transmountain for a guided slot canyon hike, where water sometimes shows up, then carves masterpieces. Expect a moderate 2–3 miles through sandy washes and narrow walls; bring sturdy shoes, water, and sun protection.
👑 Queen of Tejano Music Market @ Mesa Plaza | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Warm up your cumbia hips and head to Mesa Plaza for a Selena-loving market packed with Tejano jams, local vendors, photo ops, and good snacks. Round up your comadres, arrive early, and leave humming Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, carrying too many cute finds.
🎭 Jewel Box Series: The Boys Next Door @ Philanthropy Theater | Sunday (3/15) at 2:30 PM – Eden Performing Arts is bringing The Boys Next Door to the Jewel Box Series, an intimate night of smart, big-hearted theater that sneaks up on you with laughs. Think quirky roommates, real-life messiness, and humor that leaves you misty, not maudlin.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 El Paso report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 3 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 87°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy blowing dust after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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