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Join in the weekend celebration of diversity and service, beginning with a Pride Dance Party, followed by a full day of performances by Diamond Divas, Mileena Love Morningstar from Denver, the hottest DJs, regional drag performers, a special appearance by electronic pop artist HVXLII, and many more.
The 11th Annual Deming Pride celebrates service to community from 7 p.m.-12 a.m., Friday and Saturday, August 9 & 10, at the Southwestern New Mexico Fair Grounds, 4100 Raymond Reed Blvd, Deming. Info: DemingPrideOfficial@yahoo.com
Femme Frontera MiniFest at the Plaza TheatreExperience the power of storytelling through the lens of talented women and gender-expansive filmmakers at this inaugural event featuring two poignant coming-of-age feature films from the border that touch on relationships, resilience, and identity. The filmmakers will be on hand during the screenings.
The Femme Frontera MiniFest breaks down borders from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday, August 10, at the Plaza Theatre, 125 W. Mills Ave., El Paso. Info: FemmeFrontera.org/minifest
The city’s parks and recreation department continues its ongoing Movies in the Park series with the 2023 thriller “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” based on the popular video game, starring Josh Hutcherson as a desperate young man who takes a job as a nighttime security guard at a long abandoned pizzeria with a dark past.
The Movies in the Park series continues at dusk, Saturday, August 10, at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-541-2550.
For the fifth year in a row, New Mexicans can enjoy local beer, wine, food, arts, and live music in a family-friendly environment under the tall pines. Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just looking for a good time, Brewdoso has something for everyone, with games, concerts, contests and more.
The 5th Annual Brewdoso celebrates hoppiness from 12-7 p.m., Saturday, August 17, at Wingfield Park, 300 Center Street, Ruidoso. Info: Brewdoso.com
A day of history and culture celebrating all things Otero County takes place on the street in front of the Flickinger Center, with local artists and vendors presenting. Local documentary films will be presented in the theatre and Patron’s Hall will be transformed into a museum showcasing the county’s rich history.
The 3rd Annual Otero County Heritage Festival & Street Dance celebrates history from 4 – 10 p.m., Saturday, August 17, at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., Alamogordo. Info: FlickingerCenter.com
Las Cruces ComicConThe pop culture phenomenon is back to celebrate comic books, anime, cosplay, and gaming, with celebrity guest panels, autograph signings, photo ops, gaming competitions, contests, special events and a pop culture car show! This year’s guest lineup includes American Gladiator Jim Starr, Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Leland Chapman, voice actor James Urbaniak (Venture Bros.), and more.
Las Cruces ComicCon sets nerd flags flying from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, August 17, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, August 18, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave. Info: LasCrucesComicCon.org
