Weekend To-Do: October 1st-4th, A Weekend of Music
Hey Everybody! We are way too excited for this weekend, but hey, that's every weekend actually. But this week, we decided to focus on some awesome music. It's funny how we're always hearing how El Paso never gets good bands that roll through and stop by to say hey in El Paso, but just becuase Jay-Z and Beyonce ain't visiting doesn't mean good music does not flourish in our city! If you're lacking To-Do's this weekend, check out our suggestions. Alot our quite affordable and some are even free!
Thursday, October 1st
Cheap Girls at Lowbrow
If you're into punk and indie sounds and maybe the end of the grunge era, then Cheap Girls is definitely a band to check out! They remind our Editor in Chief a bit of Weezer and Everclear, both fantastic bands. They sound very fun and The Lowbrow never lets us down when it comes to showing us some great music. Show starts at 10:00 PM and tickets range from $10-12.
El Paso Chopin Music Festival (Thursday-Sunday)
If you're going more for a classical feeling, make sure you check out the El Paso Chopin Music Festival sometime this weekend. Setting up at the infamous Chamizal Theater, it's surely going to be an amazing night out. The Chopin Music Festival is an ongoing seasonal festival, but it is coming to a close very soon. So if you can't make it this weekend, be sure to check out their schedule to see who will be performing. It will surely make a fantastic date night!
Friday, October 2nd
The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series
The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series by Bordersenses is a must see for your weekend especially if you're feeling a more bohemian feel. It will be held at the The Groovy Smoothie Cafe in Downtown, which is one of the best places to be on a Friday night! Not only will they be featuring music, but it will include poetry readings, comedy, improv, and more! Doors open at 7:00 PM, no charge, and ages welcome! Need I say more?
Panteon Rococo at Tricky Falls
If you're looking for a really awesome concert to catch this weekend, let it be Panteon Rococo at Tricky Falls! They remind us of Cafe Tacuba, with it's traditional Mexican flaire, rockin' heavy metal rhythms and riffs, and some kick ass vocals. For sure, it's going to be quite the show. Tickets are $25-35.
Saturday, October 3rd:
6th Annual Rocking the Rez Pow Wow (Saturday & Sunday)
If you're looking for a great cultural experience, look no further than Speaking Rock Entertainment as they present their 6th Anual Rocking the Rez Pow Wow. If you've never been to a Pow Wow before, it's quite an eye opening experience, and absolutely beautiful! Music, dancing, food, Native arts & crafts AND skate competition are going to make this event memorable. If you can't make it Saturday, be sure to check it out Sunday! Dances start at 11:00 AM.
Taboo: A Gallery of the Forbidden
Y'all are gonna wanna call a babysitter for this next one, as it is a little more fabulously risque! And do it quick, because you don't want to miss it! Nequim Pin Up & Bourdoir will be hosting Taboo: A Gallery of the Forbidden. Ooh-la-la! They'll be featuring art galleries of their sensual bourdoir sessions, some great stand up comedy by Bobcat, BDSM demonstrations and how-tos, fashion, food, drinks, and of course music music music! I don't know what more you all could ask for. So call the sitter now! Cover is only $5.
Sunday, October 4th:
Helmet
The 90's Grunge and Heavy Metal era is visiting us this Sunday at Tricky Falls and HELMET is taking us there! If you're into the heavier metal sounds that will take you back to late 90s early 2000s, then you need to make sure to stop by Tricky Falls on Sunday and check out Helmet.
