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Friday, August 7, 2026
Purple Heart Day flag raising and reveille at 8 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1251 N Roadrunner Pkwy. Retreat of the flag will be 5 p.m. Help will be needed to fold the flag.
The historic Rio Grande Theatre is proud to announce its newest community initiative: the First Friday Open Mic series. Starting in 2026, the theatre will open its legendary stage to local talent on the first Friday of every month, providing a professional platform for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds. 211 N, Main Street open at 5 p.m.
First Friday Fine Arts Flea Market! 100 N. Main Street. 5-7 p.m.
Clown Bar by Adam Szymkowicz, directed by Joshua Taulbee, is a fast-paced comedy that blends hard-boiled crime noir with clowns. It will run for just 2 weekends from July 31 through August 9. August 7 at 8 pm. Saturdays, August 1 and 8 at 8 pm. Sundays, August 2 and 9 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $18.00 regular admission and $15.00 seniors over 65 and Students
Black Box Theater, 430 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. 575-523-1223
Las Cruces Community Theatre Presents, Come From Away, tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the wake of September 11, 2001. As the world faced tragedy, this isolated community opened their hearts and homes to "come from aways" from around the world. With a vibrant, folk-inspired score and a fast-paced narrative, this Tony and Olivier award-winning musical is a joyful celebration of hope, humanity, and the extraordinary power of kindness. https://www.lcctnm.org/contact-us 313 N. Main Street, Las Cruces.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Southwest Expeditions is holding the following, at Caballo Lake State Park, on August 8th!
"A Celestial Evening; Kayaking & Native Storytelling/Interpretation of the Night Sky!" The document for this tour is attached. Information and ticket purchases are available on our website and Facebook https://swexpeditions.com/events-2026 Booking cutoff is 48 hours before event date! Call 877-808-6877 for questions/ more information.
Five late-night Saturday screenings run throughout August as part of the Night School series. All Night School tickets are $8. More details on Night School here https://mesillavalleyfilm.org/night-school/ Hunting Humans (2002) — Saturday, August 8 @ 10:30 PM — Dir: Kevin Kangas. Rated R. 89 min. Horror / Mystery & Thriller. A narcissistic serial killer who prides himself on discerning his victims’ patterns realizes he’s being hunted by a rival killer every bit his equal. At Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM
Back to School BBQ Bash in the Downtown Plaza De Las Cruces! FREE From 4-11 p.m. BBQ Food Trucks, Local Vendors, Dancing, Police vs. Fire Department BBQ Cook-Off (who will take home the trophy?), Bring your family and friends and enjoy great food, live music, and friendly competition in the heart of our community! Y'ALL Come hungry and ready to celebrate! Live Entertainment featuring: 575 Band and Dzaki Sukarno.
Get ready for one of the BIGGEST dances of the summer! GRAN BAILAZO! Verano 2026 is taking over the Pan American Center on Saturday, August 8, and the dance floor will be OPEN all night! Get your tickets today: https://rebrand.ly/GranBailazo-tickets All ages welcome Kids 12 & under are FREE. Gather your friends, put on your boots, and get ready for an unforgettable night of great music and dancing! 8pm – 1 a.m. at 1810 E. University Ave., Las Cruces.
Movies in the Park! GOAT (PG) is this week’s movie at 1905 E. Nevada Ave. Young Park at 7 p.m.
Walk with a Doc! 136 S. Main Street, from 9 – 10 a.m. Join us for Walk with a Doc – a free community walking program! Each event is led by a local healthcare provider and is open to people of all ages and abilities. The program allows participants to safely take a walk, learn about current health topics, and meet new people. We hope to see you at our next walk!
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Music in the Park! Performing this week is Pizza Bones Trio and The Retro’z. 1905 E. Nevada Ave. Young’s Park.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Visit Las Cruces and Film Las Cruces invite you to join us for the launch of the Las Cruces Film Tour on Monday, August 10 from 5:30-7pm at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. The event will highlight the impact of film in southern NM and local film locations. The film tour is self guided. A brochure will be available that includes a map of popular film locations.
