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TUESDAY, JULY 27
Discover El Paso
The group meets noon at Radisson Suites, 1770 Airway.
The musical program portion is $20, and reservations are required by July 21.
For more information or to RSVP, call (915) 584-3126 or 584-3858.
Community meetings
Sun Metro will continue a series of meetings to discuss the proposed rate increase for regular, student and LIFT passengers at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Richard Burgess Library, 9600 Dyer; 6 p.m. Wednesday at Westside Library, 125 Belvidere; and 11 a.m. July 31 at Memorial Park Library, 3200 Copper.
THURSDAY, JULY 29
Music fest
The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso and EXA Radio presents a free summer music fest with concerts 6-9 p.m. Thursday evenings at the north end of the outlet mall, 7051 S. Desert.
Former “Sin Banderas” member Noel and Spanish pop artist Maria Jose will perform Thursday.
For more information, call (915) 877-3208.
FRIDAY, JULY 30
‘Romeo and Juliet’
The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance will present the play “Romeo and Juliet” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Wise Family Theatre, 2nd floor, UTEP Fox Fine Arts Center.
Tickets are $9-$12.
For more information, call (915) 747-5118.
Senior games
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will hold the Senior Cultural Games, a competition open to seniors 50 years of age and older, Friday and Saturday at the Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center, 3001 Parkwood.
The event features dance, singing, poetry, music, arts and crafts, painting and a spelling bee. Registration is $5.
For more information, call (915) 544-0753.
Dance festival
Baila Academy will hold its annual dance festival 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Chamizal National Memorial.
Dancers of all ages will present dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, belly dance and ballet folklorico.
Admission is free.
For more information, call (915) 532-7273.
‘Viva’ returns
Viva! El Paso presents its 33rd season under the stars, bringing to life the 400-year history of the El Paso area through drama, song and dance. Performances are 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 14 at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater, 1500 McKelligon Canyon Dr.
Tickets are $15-$24.
For more information, call (915) 588-7054 or go online to www.viva-ep.org.
Alfresco! Fridays
La Imperial Sonora will perform 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Arts Festival Plaza, between the El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre, as part of the Alfresco! Fridays outdoor concert series.
The free Downtown concerts continue through Sept. 10, featuring local musicians in a variety of genres. Aztec Zodiac will perform Aug. 6 and PT and the Cruisers will perform Aug. 13.
SATURDAY, JULY 31
Beauty pageant
Bazaar Models will host a Spanish-speaking beauty pageant, “Nuestra Belleza El Paso,” 7:30 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre.
Categories include interview, swimsuit and evening gown.
The winner will move on to compete for the title of Nuestra Belleza Latina at the Miami casting.
Tickets are $25.
For more information, call (915) 313-4570.
Musical workshop
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology hosts a creative exploration of music and art inspired by ancient and modern Latin America, led by the El Paso musical group Ceiba 2-4 p.m. at the museum.
The free program is in conjunction with the exhibit “Unknown Mexico.”
For more information, call (915) 755-4332.
Fashion Palooza
The Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso will hold a benefit, “Fashion Palooza,” 5-9 p.m. at The Garden, 511 Western Ct.
There will be a fashion show, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and musical entertainment provided by Morry Sochat and the Special 20s.
Tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door. They can be purchased at www.bgcelpaso.org.
For more information, call (915) 532-7410.
Dancing in the City
The City of El Paso will hold an outdoor dance series, “Dancing in the City,” 8-10 p.m. at Arts Festival Plaza. The event features live music and a dance lesson one hour prior to the event.
Team Havana will perform. Tickets are $5 per person and $8 for couples.
They may be purchased on the first floor of City Hall or at the event.
For more information, call (915) 541-4942.
Photography class
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will hold photography classes for youth 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Aug. 24 at the Galatzan Recreation Center, 650 Wallenberg.
Classes are $18 per month.
For more information, call (915) 581-5182.
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