Amigos de Dressage Horse Shows I and II — The Paso del Norte Dressage Society will host its annual shows Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino in Sunland Park, N.M. (Go to far side of track). For the 13th year, proceeds benefit Hospice El Paso. Spectator admission is free. Information: pdnds.org.
Spirit of Amigo Luncheon Travel Fair — Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams is the guest speaker at the 6th annual tourism luncheon and tradeshow Thursday, May 15, at the El Paso Convention Center. Trade show hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with regional exhibitors from West Texas, southern New Mexico and Chihuahua. Lunch served at noon. Ticket information/reservations: 534-0681.
‘Aging to Perfection’ senior expo — The 9th annual senior expo is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13-14, at the El Paso Convention Center. The Expo features health screenings, informational booths, live entertainment includes and more. Information: 533-0998.
OTHER EVENTS:
Scenic Sundays walks — El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites citizens and their pets in El Paso and the surrounding communities and Juarez to ride, skate, walk or run on Scenic Drive from 6 a.m. to noon Sundays through Aug. 31. Safety barrels will line the area and the El Paso Police Department will provide security along this popular path. Admission is free. Information: Shamori Whitt, 541-4021.
El Paso Patriots Soccer — Home games begin at 7:30 p.m. at Patriot Stadium, 6941 Industrial. Tickets: $7 ($5 children). Information: 771-6620 or elpaso-patriots.com.
• Friday and Saturday, May 16-17 — Houston Leones
El Paso Diablos Baseball — The American Association minor league team opens its 2008 season May 8-11 vs. the Shreveport Sports at Cohen Stadium in Northeast El Paso. Game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sunday games begin at 5:05 p.m.) Tickets: $5 general admission, $6 reserved, $7 box seats. Information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
• May 27-29 — St. Paul Saints
• May 30-June 1 — Pensacola Pelicans
La Viña’s Music On the Patio — La Viña Winery 4201 S. NM Highway 28, La Union,, hosts live music 1 to 5 p.m. on selected Saturdays and Sundays. Picnics allowed, but beverages must be purchased from the winery. Admission is free. Information: (575) 882-7632.
May concerts feature Live By Request May 11 and Slick Reynolds Saturday, May 17.
‘An Inspector Calls’ – May 2-24 at the El Paso Playhouse. By J.B. Priestly, directed by Lynne Du Mond. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military and students). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Song Slam — UTEP’s UTEP Music Theatre Company presents an evening of songs and arias from music theatre and opera 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, in Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free. Information: 747-7815.
'Dancing in the Dark' — The Franklin High School Dance Department’s Fusion dance team presents its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, at the Chamizal National Memorial. Tickets: $4. Ticket information: 832-6600, ext. 6555.
Wet-N-Wild Waterworld — The water park in Anthony, Texas will open for its 31st season Saturday, May 10. Information: 886-2222.
Garden tours — The Garden Conservancy’s 2008 Open Days program will offer tours of five of the area’s most innovative private gardens 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Visitors may begin the tour at any of the gardens. Gardens open rain or shine. Tickets: $5 per gardens; no reservations needed. Free for children 12 and younger. National and regional directories are also available. Tickets/information: 1-888-842-2442 (weekdays), Rosalia Beltran, 309-6376 or rosaliabeltran@sbcglobal.net.
Web: gardenconservancy.org.
Culture Cruise Español — El Paso’s Culture Cruise celebrates El Paso’s Spanish heritage at several of Downtown El Paso’s galleries and shops 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 15, sponsored in part by the city’s Museum and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD). Admission to all locations is free. Information: 541-4481.
For a complete listing of events please click on the "Calendar" link.
