❤️ What's Happening this week in Las Cruces August 18, 2026

Local Events on Tuesday & Friday @ 6 am
Live Music on Thursday @ 1 pm

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There’s something special about these late-summer days — school’s back, the evenings are golden, and people are out doing the things that make this place feel like home.

The Black Box Theatre is bringing pure acoustic magic downtown with the “For the Love of the Black Box Acoustic Music Series.” Three intimate nights of world-class playing—classical guitar, storytelling, bluegrass, and more—without the usual bar chatter or stadium echo.

Every ticket helps Mesilla Valley Community of Hope’s Tents to Rents campaign, turning temporary shelter into real housing. Grab a seat (and do some good) Tickets $20.

UPDATED - The BLM has a series of free Patio Chats starting this Friday August 14th through Saturday August 29th. What a great program and resource for the local community. Check out the Chats

Santa Fe Brewing is moving into the former Bosque Brewing space on University Avenue and seeking City Council approval Monday for a new Las Cruces taproom with on-site pours, package sales, and patio service. Read the article on Organ Mountain News

The Doña Ana Village Historic Preservation Committee just canceled its annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta — the biggest free public event in the oldest Colonia in Southern New Mexico — after what they’re calling an administrative mishap, leaving vendors, nonprofits, and the community scrambling. More Info

If you’ve ever navigated the North Alameda Boulevard and Hoagland Road intersection and thought, “Well, this could be less of an adventure,” help may be on the way.

The City is planning upgrades including new pavement, curb and gutter, ADA-accessible sidewalks and ramps, street lighting, and new traffic signals.

Residents and nearby businesses can get the details—and make their voices heard—at a public meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5:30–7 p.m. in Rooms 2007B and 2007C on the second floor of Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N. Main St.

I recently caught Continuous Sky live and they are something special. They play their own music, and the instrumentals are tightly intertwined—they build on each other in a way that feels thoughtful and immersive rather than just a typical set. These guys don’t play locally all that often, so this is a good chance to check them out.

Friday, August 21 at Grounded. Worth making time for if you’re looking for original local music that actually rewards listening. More Info

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Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events

Music lovers here is the latest Live Music issue.

Join us for the next Dinner Club on September 16th.

Multi-Use Hiking/Biking Trails and BLM Trail & Difficulty Map

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Mesilla Valley Estate Sales’ Western Art Auction is loaded with exceptional Southwestern and Native American works. Don’t miss these standout lots:

• Ray Swanson Original Oil — The Toy Cradleboard (CAA, Trailside provenance)
• Jim Abeita Navajo Oil Portrait — Peasant Woman with Turquoise Jewelry
• John Fawcett Original Oil — Across the Wash, Native Rider (2000)
• R.S. Riddick CAA Original Oil — “Children of the Red Earth”
• R.C. Gorman Original Pastel — Ariana, Seated Navajo Woman
• Plus Dave McGary & Star Liana York bronzes, Harley Brown pastels, Hugh Cabot, Bruce Greene, Bill Worrell, and more

147 lots of Western paintings, bronzes, and Native American art. Select items eligible for shipping.

Bidding starts August 27 and closes September 3 at 6 PM. Shop the full auction now

Ready to bid on something now? Check out this Art & Antique Auction ending tomorrow

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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

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Tuesday Morning Campus Runs | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park | 6:30 - 7:30 am

Acoustic Concert Series - Craig Winston & Randy Granger | Black Box Theatre | 7 pm | Tickets $20

Wednesday Walks with a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 - 10 am | Every Wednesday

Preschool Art, Music & Movement Class | Wet Paint Art Studio | 9:30 – 10:30 am | 8 Week Session

FIT4MOM Meetup | Unidad Park Splash Pad | FIT4MOM | 10 am

U-Pick Grapes | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm

Ladies Night Out Bingo | Rio Grande Winery | 6 pm

Trivia | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

Drop-In Creative Studio: Printmaking | Assembly Craft Studio | 10 am - 1 pm

Trivia | Icebox Picacho | 7 pm

Third Friday Market | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm | Handmade wonders from LOCAL vendors and artisans. Catch Live Music with Ryan Painter from 7 - 10 pm.

Plant Bingo | Amaro Winery | 6 pm

Nature Journaling at Baylor Canyon Windmill | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | 8:30 - 11:30 am

Cruces Car Show Fiesta | Sisbarro GMC/575 Cars | 9 am - 1 pm

U-Pick Grapes | Rio Grande Winery | 10 am - 8 pm

Family Day Fiesta | Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site | 10 am - 2 pm

Kids Baking Classes | Fancy Foods LLC | Every Sunday | Call for info 575-405-3443

U-Pick Grapes | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 8 pm

👉 There’s so much more….Be sure to check our Events Calendar and Live Music events and weekly recurring events like the farmers & crafts markets.

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2026 Wellness Expo | Alameda House | August 29th | 9 am - 4 pm

Las Cruces Motorcycle Swap Meet | Barnett Harley-Davidson | September 5th | 8 am - 3 pm

Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts | Holy Cross Retreat | Sept 5th & 6th

The Hatch Chile Festival is on September 5th & 6th 🌶

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | September 11th-13th

Public Lands Palooza | BLM | September 12th, 9 am - 12 pm | BLM celebrating their 80th anniversary and America’s 250th. More Info

Mudd Volleyball Tournament | Blue Moon Bar & Grill | September 19th | Register now | Benefit for Big Brother/Big Sister of New Mexico.

Southern New Mexico State Fair | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | Sept 30 - Oct 04th

Doña Ana Mountain Bike Race 2026 | FYZICAL | October 30th | Registration Opens August 01st.

NMSU Homecoming 2026 | November 6th & 7th

When it’s time for dirt work, landscaping, or a weekend project around the house, Zia Equipment Rentals makes it easy. This is one of the few locally owned equipment rental companies in the Las Cruces area—and it shows in the service.

Kevin will talk through your job, help you choose the right Kubota skid steer or mini excavator, and deliver it ready to work. No pressure, no confusion, just clear advice and reliable machines. Their popular Weekend Warrior deal lets you pay for one day and keep the equipment through the weekend.

Fast, friendly, and focused on getting homeowners the right gear the first time. That’s the Zia difference.

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Come From Away | LCCT | August 7th-23rd

Mr Burns | Blank Conversations Theatre Company | Rio Grande Theatre | August 21st-30th

Tiny Beautiful Things | Black Box Theatre/No Strings Theatre Company | Sep 18-Oct 04, 2026

The Seuss Odyssey | A Children’s Theatre | Rio Grande Theatre | October 16th & 17th

See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows

*Artists and Galleries add your shows to our calendar! We love sharing the Arts!

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar.

Also check our online events calendar for more.

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Newcomers feel at home immediately. Locals leave loving this community even more.

Wednesday, September 16th • 5:30 pm

The Las Cruces Home Expo hits the Las Cruces Convention Center September 11–13, 2026—free admission, free parking, and a whole weekend of local contractors, the latest trends, and show-only deals under one roof.

Whether you’re remodeling, decorating, or just hunting inspiration (and a few good quotes), this is the one to hit.

Full details: lascruceshomeexpo.com

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