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Friday, October 18
Las Cruces Veterans Helping Hands presents Stand Down, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at VFW Post 10124, 709 S. Valley Dr., Las Cruces. Info: 575-405-9001
The Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces presents the 2024 Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit El Caldito Soup Kitchen, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 956-536-3435
Poetic Outlaws Open Mic, 5:30 p.m. in the Lodge at Whiskey Creek Zócalo, 11786 Hwy 180 East, Arenas Valley. Info: 575-388-1266 or WhiskeyCreekZocalo.com
Harvest Wine Tasting Social, 5:30-8 p.m. at Heart of the Desert, 1701 Calle de Mercado, Unit 1, Mesilla. Info: 575-686-2525
The Gila Plant Society presents Exploring the Flora of Silver City, 7 p.m. at Harlan Hall Rm. 111, 12th St. & N. Alabama St., Silver City. Info: GilaNPS.org/events/programs
City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department presents Spooky Splash Movie Night: The Mist, 7:30-10 p.m., at the Las Cruces Natatorium, 1401 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-541-2782
Mesilla Valley Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla. Info: 575-932-8222
Derral Gleason, 8 – 11 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N Bullard St, Silver City. Info: 575-956-6144
October 18-19
El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents Great Italian Arias, 7:30 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre, 125 W. Mills Ave., El Paso. Info: 915-532-3776
October 18 – 20
Silver City Community Film Festival, 10 a.m. at the Silco Theater, 311 N. Bullard, Silver City. Info: 575-956-6198
October 18 – November 3
No Strings Theatre Company presents Good People, 8 p.m. & 2:30 p.m., at The Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-523-1223
Saturday, October 19
WNMU “Walk for the Heroes,” 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bataan Memorial Recreational Park, 33 Fort Bayard Rd., Santa Clara. Info: 575-574-2964
Trinity Site Open House, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at White Sands Missile Range. Info: 575-678-1134 or home.army.mil/wsmr
Sierra County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 300 Riverside Dr., Truth or Consequences. Info: 575-894-1968
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, Downtown Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
Tularosa Basin Downwinders’ 11th Annual Trinity Site Peaceful Demonstration, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Stallion Gate entrance to the Trinity Site. Info: 505-897-6787
Bridle Up Hope Las Cruces Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 4349 Snow Rd., Las Cruces. Info: BridleUpHope.org/locations/las-cruces
Farmers Market of Otero County, 9-11 a.m. at Tractor Supply, 2900 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. Info: 575-430-2081
The Gila Plant Society hosts a Plant Hike, 9 a.m.-noon, at City of Rocks State Park, 327 NM-61, Faywood. Info: GilaNPS.org/events/field-trips
Silver City Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at 1120 N. Main St., Silver City. Info: SilverCityFarmersMarket.info
Wildlife Wonders: Dive into the Playas, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Asombro’s Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, 56501 N. Jornada Rd. Info: 575-524-3334
Weaving for Justice Maya Textile Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Christian Church atrium, 1809 El Paseo Rd., Las Cruces. Info: Weaving-For-Justice.org
Southern New Mexico N Scalers Model Railroad Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the SNM Fairgrounds (enter through West gate), 12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-993-7078
Thrive in Southern New Mexico’s Inaugural Corks & Shells Wine and Pistachio Festival, 12-6 p.m., at Alameda Park, Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-8400
The Life of John Lewis Film and Discussion, 1 p.m. at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Roadrunner Room, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Info: 575-528-4000
BoxToaderfest featuring Proud Pete, Bourbon Legend Reunion, 2 – 9 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 119 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-556-9934
Lincoln After Dark: Murder & Mayhem Along the Most Dangerous Street in America, 5-9 p.m., at the Lincoln Historic Site, 988 Calle La Placita, Lincoln. Info: 575-653-4025
Burning of the Bull, 6 p.m. at the Otero County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Rd., Alamogordo. Info: 575-434-0788
Haunted Insane Asylum, 7-11 p.m. in 20 minute increments, at the Old Doña Ana Courthouse, 251 W. Amador, Las Cruces. Info: 877-808-6877
Los Chiles Rellenos, 7:30 p.m., at Amador Live, 302 S. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-541-7417
Lottie & the Ohm Wreckers, 8 – 11 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N Bullard St, Silver City. Info: 575-956-6144
October 19-20
Las Cruces Air & Space Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Las Cruces International Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: LCAirAndSpace.com or 575-541-2167
Grant County Rolling Stones Annual Gem & Mineral Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at National Guard Armory, 11990 US Hwy 180, Santa Clara. Info: GrantCountyRollingStones@gmail.com, brendaholzinger@gmail.com
Harvest Festival 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-524-8563
Sunday, October 20
Silver Lining Serenaders, 1 – 4 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N Bullard St, Silver City. Info: 575-956-6144
Monday, October 21
Christian Nationalism presented by Fr. Peter Fritsch, 5:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 102 St. James Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-571-2964
2nd Annual Asian Horror Film Festival, 6 p.m. at the CMI Theater, Milton Hall 171, McFie Circle, NMSU Campus. Info: API_Support@NMSU.edu
Tuesday, October 22
Sons of the American Legion host a retirement ceremony for U.S. flags, 2 p.m. at cornerstone Christian Academy, 5301 Cortez Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 336-673-9263
Catapult Magic Shows, 7 p.m. at Light Hall Theater, 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City. Info: 575-538-6300
Swing on the Plaza, 7-11 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, Downtown Las Cruces. Info: 575-541-2290
Folk Singer Willi Carlisle, 7 p.m. at Whiskey Creek Zócalo, 11786 Hwy 180 East, Arenas Valley. Info: 575-388-1266 or WhiskeyCreekZocalo.com
Wednesday, October 23
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, Downtown Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
Ranger Guided Tours of Fort Selden Historic Site, 9-10 a.m., at Fort Selden Historic Site, 1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs. Info: 575-526-8911
Death Café, 5:30-6:45 p.m., at the Branigan Cultural Center, 491 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-541-2137
Utilities Open House, 6-8 p.m. at the Utilities Department, 680 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-528-3003
Tyler Jones feat. Gnarly Sacs, 6 p.m. at Downshift Brewing Company, 2704 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso. Info: 575-257-2273
Anime and Cosplay Convention, 7 p.m. at Corbett Center Student Union Auditorium, International Mall, NMSU Campus. Info: API_Support@NMSU.edu
Thursday, October 24
Grant County Community Concert Association presents Good Shot Judy, 7 p.m. at the WNMU Fine Arts Theater, 1102 N. Kentucky St. #1100, Silver City. Info: 575-538-5862 or GCCConcerts.org
Thou & Slow Hole, 7 p.m. at Whiskey Creek Zócalo, 11786 Hwy 180 East, Arenas Valley. Info: 575-388-1266 or WhiskeyCreekZocalo.com
Award-winning Author Mark Warren Lecture: Nate Champion and the Johnson County War, 1892, 7 p.m., at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-522-4100
Petunia & the Vipers, 8 – 11 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N Bullard St, Silver City. Info: 575-956-6144
October 24-26
One Year Anniversary Party, at Open Space Brewing, 11990 US-180, Santa Clara. Info: 856-986-5370