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August 29
Fountain Theatre Film of the week: Highest 2 Lowest. Aug 29-Sept 4th 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: 575-524-8287
Friday Family Night! 5:30 p.m. at Cruces Creatives, 205 E Lohman Ave. Info: 575-448-1072 or crucescreatives.org
New Mexico Best Showdown 2025 Cornhole at the Las cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Avenue, Las Cruces. 3 Different Divisions. Register your team at Scoreholio. Event is Aug 29-31st. Information: 575-526-0100
August 30
Agave Artists Gallery Artist of the Month for August is Sylvia Sierra. Sylvia will present an artist’s talk and demonstration Saturday August 30 at 4:00 pm at the gallery, 2250 Calle De San Albino, Mesilla.
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
Harvest Wine & Music Festival at 12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces Labor Day Weekend.
August 30 - Sept 1. 12pm - 6pm daily. Join us for 3 days of amazing wines, great live music, lovely artisan shopping, and delicious foods! Info: 575-649-8994 or info@nmwine.com. General Admission: $30 Discounted tickets available for Military and Designated Drivers
Hatch Chile Festival! Aug 30-Aug 31st from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The parade will kick off the festivities at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. Music will start at 11 a.m. both days on the Main Stage. Hatch. NM. (575) 267-1095, 575-993-9393. https://hatchchilefestival.org/
Annual Garden Harvest & Salsa Demo at Fort Selden Historic Site. 280 Fort Selden Rd., Radium Springs, NM 88054 $5/adult and free for children 16 and under. From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Information: 575-526-8911 Join Ranger Mike and help us harvest the chile and vegetables from our very own foodways garden. Learn the process of roasting chile, making your own delicious salsa, and canning. Come check out New Mexico No. 9., Heritage Big Jim, Heritage 62, and other chile varieties planted in the spring.
Get ready for a night of show-stopping performances! Blank Conversations Cabaret presents “A Showcase of Broadway Tunes,” a dazzling journey through the biggest hits and hidden gems of the Great White Way. 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. Admission is $5. Information : 575-541-2290
Franciscan Festival of Fine Art Aug 30-31st sponsored by the Holy Cross Retreat Center (HCRC) to promote appreciation for fine artists and their work. This is an outdoor show on the beautiful grounds of the Holy Cross Retreat Center, 600 Holy Cross Road, Mesilla Park. (If using GPS or Google maps, 4889 South Main Street Mesilla Park, NM brings you to our entrance.) It features 80-90 artists and the show also features an enchilada dinner and other food vendors, a silent auction, a raffle, live music on two stages, and a beer/wine garden. Information: holycrossretreat.org, 575-524-3688
NMSU Aggies Fist Home Football game against Bryant Bulldogs. This is the “Heroes Game”. Game starts at 7 p.m. at the NMSU Aggie Memorial Stadium. Ticket Office: 575-646-1420
August 31
Music in the Park Series: Los Brewthers – Cumbia, reggae, variety & Caliente – Cumbia, Latin rock, variety. Music starts at 7 p.m. at Young Park 1905 E. Nevada, Las Cruces.
Low Ridin Car Club Hosting Grill, Chill, Show & Shine at Apodoca Park, 805 E. Madrid Street, Las Cruces, starting at 2 p.m. Bring out your own rides and your family. Calling out all Car Clubs and Solo Riders. Bring out them grills and post up.
September 2
Classic Film Series: Grease At the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. Admission: $5 doors open at 6 p.m. movie starts at 7 p.m. Info: 575-541-2290
Exhibit: I Am A Man: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960-1970 opens at the Branigan Cultural Center, 138 S. Water Street, Las Cruces. Free admission. The show will run through Oct 18th. Information: 575-541-2154
Dr. Yoshiko Arahata will perform a concert of solo piano works from classical and jazz to tango, Sept. 2 at 7:30. pm at Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe Circle, Las Cruces. Free admission but donations to the NMSU Collaborative Piano Program are welcome.
September 3
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
September 4
September is Suicide Awareness month. DACC will host four separate events at the different DACC campuses. On September 4th at the East Mesa Campus the events will be in the commons area from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and free for all to attend. Some of the tables at the events are: green ribon visibility campaign, signs of suicide interactive exhibit, "you're not alone" Pop-ups, self-care zones and wall of strength installation.
Dance the night away with Baila Las Cruces! At 7 p.m. September 4, 2025, on Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. No experience or partner needed!
