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16Events this week
2Free things to do
92New spots
91New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in El Paso

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 16 events, day by day →

El Paso Greek Festival

Friday 5pm · St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Babes Against the Machine

Friday 7pm · Lowbrow Palace

The Market Downtown

Saturday 8am · San Jacinto Plaza · Free

Chihuahua's Takeover

Saturday 6:35pm · Southwest University Park

Sunday Morning Meditations

Sunday 10am · Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Center

New in El Paso

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Mesa Street Antique Mall

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Treasure hunt, anyone? Mesa Street Antique Mall is stacked with handpicked, authentic finds that actually feel special, from vintage jewelry and glassware to statement furniture and paintings.

mesastreetantiquemall.com ↗

Black Flag Outfitters

Sporting Goods

Weekend adventure upgrade: Whether you’re chasing sunrise miles in the Franklins or just shielding your eyes at a Chihuahuas game, Black Flag Outfitters has legit upgrades like On running shoes, Garmin trackers, Yeti essentials, and sunglasses from Ray-Ban and Oakley, all curated by a veteran-owned…

blackflagoutfitters.com ↗

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness - El Paso

Health & Wellness

Bounce back fast: Whether you overdid it at the gym, caught the Sunday scaries, or just need help beating El Paso's heat, Prime IV Hydration & Wellness - El Paso mixes up IV blends for hydration, immunity boosts, athletic recovery, hangover relief, and more...

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El Paso’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in El Paso

The five stories El Paso readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Vivamos México Official Grito Returns Sept. 12

    The fourth annual Vivamos México Official Grito is set to take place at the El Paso Convention Center on September 12.

    Full story at kvia.com ↗

  3. The Gene Roddenberry Planetarium Is Named After The Legendary El Pasoan Who Created Star Trek

    The Gene Roddenberry Planetarium, named after the legendary sci-fi legend who created Star Trek, is open for monthly shows and is free.

    Full story at 975kgkl.com ↗

  4. UTEP's Memorial Gym Reopens With Taraflex Floor, Links Haskins Era to Volleyball's Rise

    UTEP volleyball officially opened its renovated Memorial Gym on August 30, with a 3-2 victory over New Mexico State.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  5. Twilight Will Fill the Plaza Theatre With Music and Candlelight

    Twilight in Concert is set to take place at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso on March 14, 2027, at 6:30 p.m.

    Full story at klaq.com ↗

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