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What's Happening This Week In Las Cruces, NM August 16 - 23, 2026
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Film - "YES"Comic farse about a musician who writes a new national anthem for Israel. 2:00 PM. Online tickets here. Fountain Theatre |
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Latin Jazz ProjectHead over to Alma d’Arte Charter High School for an evening of Latin jazz standards. Join MVJBS members at 6:30 PM for a social with live music following at 7:00 PM. Remember to bring a dessert or appetizer to share with fellow attendees! Tickets are $5 for MVJBS members, $10 for non-members and $2 for students. Online tickets here or at the door. Alma d'arte Charter High School |
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Music in the Park ConcertTonight's bands are: Old Time Pharmaceuticals (Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass) + Flashback Band (50’s–70’s Oldies). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends and enjoy the live music. Free to attend. 7:00 PM. Young Park |
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Theatre - "Come From Away"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. 2:00 PM. Online tickets here. Las Cruces Community Theatre |
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| Monday, August 17, 2026 | |||
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Chess GameJoin other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room. All ages welcome. 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Branigan Library |
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| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | |||
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Children's ActivityJoin us for a movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers. 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Branigan Library |
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ConcertAcoustic Concert Series: Craig Winston, outstanding classical guitarist from Denver in a program including works by Antonio Lauro and J.S. Bach, and Las Cruces favorite, musician and storyteller Randy Granger whose music was recently featured in the Ken Burns film The American Buffalo. 7:00 PM. Call to reserve. Black Box Theatre |
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Film - "Stalker"A guide leads two men through an area known as the Zone to find a room that grants wishes. 7:30 PM. Online tickets here. Fountain Theatre |
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| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | |||
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Family BingoFamily Bingo come and have fun win prizes! 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Branigan Library |
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Farmer's & Crafts Market in Las CrucesLocal food, crafts, and entertainment in the heart of Downtown Las Cruces. 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Free admission. Downtown Mall |
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Film - "YES"Comic farse about a musician who writes a new national anthem for Israel. 7:30 PM. Online tickets here. Fountain Theatre |
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| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | |||
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Film - "YES"Comic farse about a musician who writes a new national anthem for Israel. 7:30 PM. Online tickets here. Fountain Theatre |
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Nature & Science Discovery: Pre-KNurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages 2-5. The program is free. Three different times 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM. Museum of Nature and Science |
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StorytimeJoin us for Story Magic! Each and every week we'll bring stories to life with books, felt board stories, songs, and movement. Recommended for ages 3 and up, with a caregiver. 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Branigan Library |
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| Friday, August 21, 2026 | |||
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Farmer's and Crafts Market in Old MesillaOne of America's oldest markets, since 1857. The Old Mesilla Farmers and Crafts Market is open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free admission. On the plaza |
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Film - "Kontinental '25"In the capital of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, Orsolya serves as a bailiff. She has to evict a homeless guy from a cellar one day, which has disastrous results and sets off a moral problem that Orsolya must try to resolve. 7:30 PM. Online tickets here. Fountain Theatre |
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Mahjong GameHave you heard of mahjong, but never played? Are you a mahjong shark? Either way, or somewhere in the middle, join us on Friday afternoons. 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Branigan Library |
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Theatre - "Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn is a dark comedy about the power of pop culture. It follows survivors after a nuclear collapse who piece together an episode of The Simpsons, watching that simple campfire memory evolve into a commercial theater troupe and, eventually, a grand, mythic tribal opera where Mr. Burns becomes a legendary villain. Doors open at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PM. $25 Online tickets here. Rio Grande Theatre |
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| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | |||
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Farmer's & Crafts Market in Las CrucesLocal food, crafts, and entertainment in the heart of Downtown Las Cruces. 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Free admission. Downtown Mall |
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Film - "Kontinental '25"In the capital of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, Orsolya serves as a bailiff. She has to evict a homeless guy from a cellar one day, which has disastrous results and sets off a moral problem that Orsolya must try to resolve. 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Online tickets here. Fountain Theatre |
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Theatre - "Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn is a dark comedy about the power of pop culture. It follows survivors after a nuclear collapse who piece together an episode of The Simpsons, watching that simple campfire memory evolve into a commercial theater troupe and, eventually, a grand, mythic tribal opera where Mr. Burns becomes a legendary villain. Doors open at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PM. $25 Online tickets here. Rio Grande Theatre |
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| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | |||
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Film - "Kontinental '25"In the capital of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, Orsolya serves as a bailiff. She has to evict a homeless guy from a cellar one day, which has disastrous results and sets off a moral problem that Orsolya must try to resolve. 2:00 PM. Online tickets here. Fountain Theatre |
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Music in the Park ConcertTonight's bands are: Windy City (Chicago Tribute) + Celebration (Kool & the Gang Tribute). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends and enjoy the live music. Free to attend. 7:00 PM. Young Park |
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Theatre - "Mr. Burns A Post-Electric Play"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn is a dark comedy about the power of pop culture. It follows survivors after a nuclear collapse who piece together an episode of The Simpsons, watching that simple campfire memory evolve into a commercial theater troupe and, eventually, a grand, mythic tribal opera where Mr. Burns becomes a legendary villain. Doors open at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PM. $25 Online tickets here. Rio Grande Theatre |
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