Las Cruces Events Feb 7th Issue

Hello Las Cruces!

The Super Bowl is this Sunday so will you be watching the game or the commercials? May your favorite team win!

🐶 Doggie & Kitty Sleep Over

Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley is having a Be Mine Furr-ever Sleepover. Make Valentine’s weekend unforgettable for a shelter pet by fostering a dog or cat for a cozy “furr-date” adventure.

All essential supplies—including food, treats and bedding—will be provided at no cost, allowing you to focus entirely on creating heartwarming memories with your temporary companion.

This short-term fostering opportunity gives animals a break from shelter life. Pick up on Feb 14th and drop off on Feb 18th. More Info

2025 Annual Gala - A Night of Possibilities

Our 2025 Annual Gala on February 8th will illuminate the extraordinary journeys of young mothers who are bravely reclaiming their lives and rebuilding their families through our Open Wings program.

Embracing Hope Together

Through Open Wings, we've witnessed countless moments of triumph as mothers embrace recovery, strengthen their bonds with their children, and step confidently toward reunification.

Join Casa Lucerito and Casa de mi Alma for an elegant evening of dinner, silent auction, and the unveiling of their transformative Open Wings Program this Saturday, February 8th 5:30 to 9:30 pm.

Inspiring Speakers who will share the real stories of transformation—stories of mothers finding hope and stability.

Live Entertainment, Silent Auction. If you can’t make it to the event you can still support this wonderful cause. More info

February is for Lovers and Art Lovers too!

❤️ February is the For the Love of Art Month and it is featuring 37 locations in Las Cruces and the work of over 100 local artists. Tours every weekend. Website. See the Schedule

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Friday, Feb 07

Fine Arts Flea Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 5 pm | Navajo Owned - Native Culture - Live Music - Art Walk | Recurring First Friday Every Month

For the Love of Watercolor | Frame & Art Center | 5 pm

Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley Opening Exhibit | Branigan Cultural Center | 5-7 pm | Meet the artist Brian Fallstead

Engaging Masters: Parody Art Opening Exhibit | Las Cruces Museum of Art | 5-7 pm | Meet the artist David Lyman

First Friday Painting Party at the Museum of Art | Las Cruces Museum Of Art | 6 pm

Golden Tortilla Rolling Contest | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 - 10 pm

Neighborhood Dumpster Day | City of Las Cruces | 8 am - 12 pm

Heart 4 Paws – Senior Pet Food Donation Drive | City of Las Cruces | 11:15 am

Saturday, Feb 08

2025 Annual Fundraising Gala | Casa De Mi Alma | 5:30 – 9:30 PM | Dedicated to supporting young mothers seeking family reunification and recovery.

Cupid's Chase 5K Fundraiser | Old Mesilla Plaza | Checkin’s at 7 am Starts at 9 am | Get Tickets in Advance

Wine Run 5K | Heart of the Desert | 9 am | in Alamogordo

Build Some Love Family Craft Event | McCoy's Building Supply | 10 am

OPEN STUDIO | Kathryn A Egan Marques | 10 am | Love of Art Month

Galentine's Women's Pop Up | Join Collective Co | 11 am

Kids Can Mall Pop-Up | Kids Can of Dona Ana County | 12 pm

Saturday Kids' Paint | Wet Paint Art Studio | 10 am

Candle Workshop | Indigo Mermaid LLC | 5 pm

Vintage Market | Corazon De Oro | 10 am - 4 pm | 1300 El Paseo Rd

Mesilla Plaza Walking Tour | Taylor-Mesilla | 10 - 11 am

Shelter to Sofa: A PetSmart Adoption Event | PetSmart | 10 am

Sunday, Feb 09

Winter Series Team Roping | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 10:00 am

Bella Voce de Las Cruces Choral Concert | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 4:00 pm

Breathwork & Yoga Nidra Group Classes | Massage Therapy Training Institute | 5:00 pm

Monday, Feb 10

Share the Road Visibility Ride | Velo Cruces | 7:15 am

Gardening In Small Spaces | Church Of The Crosses | 6:30 pm

Trivia & Birrias Mondays | T or C Brewing | 6 pm | Every Monday

Tuesday, Feb 11

Singo Bingo! |Little Toad Creek Brewery | 6 pm

Wednesday, Feb 12

Trivia | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

Cambios Climate Change Speaker Series | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 - 9 pm

Thursday, Feb 13

Culture Series: How Art Can Define Public Spaces | NM Farm and Ranch | 7 - 8:30 pm | Free Admission

A Tribute to Quincy Jones | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | 7:30 pm

Trivia Night Thursday | Pecan Grill & Brewery | 6:30 pm

Friday, Feb 14

F Your X Comedy Show | Rad Retrocade | 8 pm | 🙂 Laugh about the love that went away

Paranormal Cirque II | Mesilla Valley Mall | 7:30 - 9 pm | Runs through Mon Feb 17th

Saturday, Feb 15

Polar Bear Plunge Party | Marina Del Sur | Elephant Butte Lake | 12 noon

Estate Sale | The Institute of Historical Survey Foundation | 8 am

Cupid Shuffle Speed Dog Dating | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 12 - 2 pm

Performing Arts

The Vagina Monologues | NMSU Theatre | Feb 7th & 8th @ 7 pm |

Valentine's Penzance & Romance Concert | No Strings Theatre Company | Feb 09 2:30 pm

Clue on Stage | Las Cruces Community Theatre | Feb 7-23

Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up) | A Children’s Theatre of Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | Last Show March 1st.

Weekly

Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11 am-4 pm | Fri & Sun

Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | 8:30 am - 1 pm | Wed & Sat

Organ Mountain Market | Plaza Del Rey next to Ashley Furniture | Sundays 11 am - 4 pm

White Sands National Park Sunset Stroll | White Sands National Park | 4:30 pm| Ongoing Daily Till Feb 15th.

Senior Activities

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. These Senior activities have been added to our online events calendar.

Check our Events Calendar for More Events and Sports! 👇️ 

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The new Si Señor Restaurant opens on Feb 12 at 4130 White Sage Arc, Las Cruces, NM 88011 and will be open 7 days a week.

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