Dwight Yoakam
The legendary Country music singer/songwriter/actor hits the road with the Mavericks for the Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour in support of his latest release Brighter Days, his first studio album in nine years.
Kick up some dust at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 16, at the Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-646-1420
Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire
Don your finest medieval attire and immerse yourself in the magic of another time with a bustling marketplace, delicious Renaissance fare, enchanting children’s activities, talented jesters, fortune tellers, troubadours and more.
Get medieval from 4 p.m., Friday, May 16 through 5 p.m., Sunday, May 18, at Wingfield Park, 300 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso. Info: OsoProductionsRuidoso.com
Las Cruces Ukefest
Nonprofit community group the Las Cruces Ukes present the annual festival for lovers of the four-stringed instrument, bringing in-demand ukulele instructors from across the country for workshops and a concert.
Uke out at 7 p.m., Friday through Sunday, May 16-18, at the Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe St. and NMSU Corbett Center Student Union on the International Mall of the NMSU Campus. Info: LasCrucesUkeFest.com
No Other Land
The Mesilla Valley Film Society presents the Academy Award-winning documentary chronicling the struggle by residents of the West Bank’s Masafer Yatta area to stop the Israeli military from demolishing their villages.
Witness annihilation at 7:30 p.m., May 16-29, at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: MesillaValleyFilm.org
Butterfly Flutterby
The Asombro Institute for Science Education invites you to spread your wings and celebrate the beauty of butterflies through interactive displays and presentations, creative activities, games and trading cards.
Spread your wings 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, May 17, at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, 56501 N. Jornada Rd., Las Cruces. Info: Asombro.org
Hidden Flora
The Mesilla Valley Film Society presents local filmmaker Ryan Rox’ LCIFF winner of Best Narrative Feature and Best LGBTQ+ Film, about a hopelessly romantic teen navigating first love while exploring self-discovery.
Explore self at 7:30 p.m., May 18-20, at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: MesillaValleyFilm.org
The Lemon Twigs
The indie rock sensations known for their 60s and 70s-inspired pop hooks, jangly guitar sensibilities and intelligent songwriting swing through town in support of their 2024 release “A Dream Is All We Know.”
Get twigged at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: EPHardins.org
