PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

• Doors open at 6:00 pm
• Show at 7:00 pm
• Admission: $15
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Everyone has a song in their heart, they just need someplace safe to sing it. Join us for a weekend of musical adventure. Performers chose their own pieces, roles and songs they knew were deserving of their talents, no casting directors needed. Audiences of all ages will be delighted by the whimsical tunes and the heart-string-pulling ballads, reminding us how freeing it can be to be ourselves, be free, be unruly.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

• Doors open at 6:00 pm
• Show at 7:00 pm
• Admission: $15
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Everyone has a song in their heart, they just need someplace safe to sing it. Join us for a weekend of musical adventure. Performers chose their own pieces, roles and songs they knew were deserving of their talents, no casting directors needed. Audiences of all ages will be delighted by the whimsical tunes and the heart-string-pulling ballads, reminding us how freeing it can be to be ourselves, be free, be unruly.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

• Doors open at 1:00 pm
• Show at 2:00 pm
• Admission: $15
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Everyone has a song in their heart, they just need someplace safe to sing it. Join us for a weekend of musical adventure. Performers chose their own pieces, roles and songs they knew were deserving of their talents, no casting directors needed. Audiences of all ages will be delighted by the whimsical tunes and the heart-string-pulling ballads, reminding us how freeing it can be to be ourselves, be free, be unruly.

• Admission FREE TO THE PUBLIC
• Doors open at 5:00 pm,
• Performances start at 5:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

The historic Rio Grande Theatre is proud to announce its newest community initiative: the First Friday Open Mic series. Starting in 2026, the theatre will open its legendary stage to local talent on the first Friday of every month, providing a professional platform for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds.

As part of the Rio Grande Theatre’s commitment to fostering local art and “Great Resilience,” this monthly event aims to bridge the gap between amateur performers and the professional stage. Whether you are a seasoned storyteller or a first-time singer, the First Friday Open Mic offers a high-quality acoustic environment and a supportive community atmosphere.

Open to all ages. Performer sign ups open at 5:00pm. Piano and drum kit available for use, full PA provided.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

• Doors open at 7:00 pm, Show at 7:30 pm
• Admission: $33 (Including Fees)
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

All Motown featuring the Duchesses of Motown – Experience the Magic Live!

Experience the enchantment of Motown like never before! Let the deep rhythms and renowned tunes that shaped a generation surround you at the Rio Grande Theatre. Featuring an incredible 75-minute performance, this show will have you on your feet and rocking to the ageless beats of Hitsville, U.S.A.

What sets “All Motown” apart is its unparalleled, all-female cast known as The Duchesses of Motown. Witness their incredible talent as they flawlessly deliver hit after hit, representing both male and female Motown legends.

From the catchy energy of The Jackson 5 and the seamless choreography of The Temptations to the timeless tunes of The Supremes, this program covers it all. Celebrating the best-selling artists of all time, the show blends classics from The Marvelettes with many other top-selling performers. Get ready to travel back in time as these phenomenal performers recreate the magic of Motown live on stage.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

The Searchers (1956)

In what is often called the greatest Western ever made, John Wayne stars as Ethan Edwards, a Civil War veteran who spends years relentlessly tracking the Comanche party that abducted his nieces. It is a haunting, visually stunning epic about obsession, family, and the grueling grit of the American frontier.

• Admission FREE
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event at 6:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists.

Film LAs Cruces is currently accepting submissions for all forms of video content. This could be a segment for you school’s broadcast episode, short film, commercial, music video, documentary, or time-lapse reel. If it can be played through a projector, they will likely accept it!

Whether you are a high school student or professional, they encourage every creative in the Las Cruces area to submit a project you would like shown on the big screen!

A town hall forum will kick off the show from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to engage with Film Las Cruces staff regarding any questions or comments you have about the film industry activities happening in the area.

• Admission FREE TO THE PUBLIC
• Doors open at 5:00 pm,
• Performances start at 5:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

The historic Rio Grande Theatre is proud to announce its newest community initiative: the First Friday Open Mic series. Starting in 2026, the theatre will open its legendary stage to local talent on the first Friday of every month, providing a professional platform for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds.

As part of the Rio Grande Theatre’s commitment to fostering local art and “Great Resilience,” this monthly event aims to bridge the gap between amateur performers and the professional stage. Whether you are a seasoned storyteller or a first-time singer, the First Friday Open Mic offers a high-quality acoustic environment and a supportive community atmosphere.

Open to all ages. Performer sign ups open at 5:00pm. Piano and drum kit available for use, full PA provided.

• Admission FREE
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event at 6:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists.

Film LAs Cruces is currently accepting submissions for all forms of video content. This could be a segment for you school’s broadcast episode, short film, commercial, music video, documentary, or time-lapse reel. If it can be played through a projector, they will likely accept it!

Whether you are a high school student or professional, they encourage every creative in the Las Cruces area to submit a project you would like shown on the big screen!

A town hall forum will kick off the show from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to engage with Film Las Cruces staff regarding any questions or comments you have about the film industry activities happening in the area.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

All the President’s Men (1976)

This gripping political thriller follows Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as they investigate the Watergate break-in. Their journey from a minor story to a national scandal proves that truth and perseverance can hold the highest powers in the land accountable.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

High school senior Ferris Bueller knows that “life moves pretty fast,” so he’s determined to spend one legendary day playing hooky in Chicago. While he, Sloane, and Cameron navigate the city in a borrowed Ferrari, their dean of students remains obsessed with catching them in the act.

• Admission FREE TO THE PUBLIC
• Doors open at 5:00 pm,
• Performances start at 5:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

The historic Rio Grande Theatre is proud to announce its newest community initiative: the First Friday Open Mic series. Starting in 2026, the theatre will open its legendary stage to local talent on the first Friday of every month, providing a professional platform for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds.

As part of the Rio Grande Theatre’s commitment to fostering local art and “Great Resilience,” this monthly event aims to bridge the gap between amateur performers and the professional stage. Whether you are a seasoned storyteller or a first-time singer, the First Friday Open Mic offers a high-quality acoustic environment and a supportive community atmosphere.

Open to all ages. Performer sign ups open at 5:00pm. Piano and drum kit available for use, full PA provided.

• Admission FREE
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event at 6:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists.

Film LAs Cruces is currently accepting submissions for all forms of video content. This could be a segment for you school’s broadcast episode, short film, commercial, music video, documentary, or time-lapse reel. If it can be played through a projector, they will likely accept it!

Whether you are a high school student or professional, they encourage every creative in the Las Cruces area to submit a project you would like shown on the big screen!

A town hall forum will kick off the show from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to engage with Film Las Cruces staff regarding any questions or comments you have about the film industry activities happening in the area.

• Admission FREE TO THE PUBLIC
• Doors open at 5:00 pm,
• Performances start at 5:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

The historic Rio Grande Theatre is proud to announce its newest community initiative: the First Friday Open Mic series. Starting in 2026, the theatre will open its legendary stage to local talent on the first Friday of every month, providing a professional platform for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds.

As part of the Rio Grande Theatre’s commitment to fostering local art and “Great Resilience,” this monthly event aims to bridge the gap between amateur performers and the professional stage. Whether you are a seasoned storyteller or a first-time singer, the First Friday Open Mic offers a high-quality acoustic environment and a supportive community atmosphere.

Open to all ages. Performer sign ups open at 5:00pm. Piano and drum kit available for use, full PA provided.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

Labyrinth (1986)

When teenage Sarah carelessly wishes her baby brother away, she is thrust into a world of puzzles and strange creatures ruled by the enigmatic Goblin King (David Bowie). To save him, she must navigate a massive, shifting maze and discover the strength within herself before time runs out.

• Admission FREE
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event at 6:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists.

Film LAs Cruces is currently accepting submissions for all forms of video content. This could be a segment for you school’s broadcast episode, short film, commercial, music video, documentary, or time-lapse reel. If it can be played through a projector, they will likely accept it!

Whether you are a high school student or professional, they encourage every creative in the Las Cruces area to submit a project you would like shown on the big screen!

A town hall forum will kick off the show from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to engage with Film Las Cruces staff regarding any questions or comments you have about the film industry activities happening in the area.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

Top Gun (1986)

At the Navy’s elite fighter weapons school, a daring and reckless young pilot named Maverick (Tom Cruise) pushes the limits of his flight skills and his ego. Amidst high-stakes competition and personal tragedy, he must find the resilience to become the “best of the best.”

• Admission FREE
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event at 6:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists.

Film LAs Cruces is currently accepting submissions for all forms of video content. This could be a segment for you school’s broadcast episode, short film, commercial, music video, documentary, or time-lapse reel. If it can be played through a projector, they will likely accept it!

Whether you are a high school student or professional, they encourage every creative in the Las Cruces area to submit a project you would like shown on the big screen!

A town hall forum will kick off the show from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to engage with Film Las Cruces staff regarding any questions or comments you have about the film industry activities happening in the area.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

Stand by Me (1986)

Four young friends in a small Oregon town set out on a two-day trek to find a missing boy’s body, hoping to become local heroes. Along the way, their journey turns into a poignant coming-of-age story about the unbreakable bonds of childhood friendship and the challenges of growing up.

• Admission FREE TO THE PUBLIC
• Doors open at 5:00 pm,
• Performances start at 5:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

The historic Rio Grande Theatre is proud to announce its newest community initiative: the First Friday Open Mic series. Starting in 2026, the theatre will open its legendary stage to local talent on the first Friday of every month, providing a professional platform for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds.

As part of the Rio Grande Theatre’s commitment to fostering local art and “Great Resilience,” this monthly event aims to bridge the gap between amateur performers and the professional stage. Whether you are a seasoned storyteller or a first-time singer, the First Friday Open Mic offers a high-quality acoustic environment and a supportive community atmosphere.

Open to all ages. Performer sign ups open at 5:00pm. Piano and drum kit available for use, full PA provided.

• Admission FREE
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event at 6:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists.

Film LAs Cruces is currently accepting submissions for all forms of video content. This could be a segment for you school’s broadcast episode, short film, commercial, music video, documentary, or time-lapse reel. If it can be played through a projector, they will likely accept it!

Whether you are a high school student or professional, they encourage every creative in the Las Cruces area to submit a project you would like shown on the big screen!

A town hall forum will kick off the show from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to engage with Film Las Cruces staff regarding any questions or comments you have about the film industry activities happening in the area.

• Admission FREE TO THE PUBLIC
• Doors open at 5:00 pm,
• Performances start at 5:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

The historic Rio Grande Theatre is proud to announce its newest community initiative: the First Friday Open Mic series. Starting in 2026, the theatre will open its legendary stage to local talent on the first Friday of every month, providing a professional platform for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds.

As part of the Rio Grande Theatre’s commitment to fostering local art and “Great Resilience,” this monthly event aims to bridge the gap between amateur performers and the professional stage. Whether you are a seasoned storyteller or a first-time singer, the First Friday Open Mic offers a high-quality acoustic environment and a supportive community atmosphere.

Open to all ages. Performer sign ups open at 5:00pm. Piano and drum kit available for use, full PA provided.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

Taxi Driver (1976)

In the decaying streets of 1970s New York, an alienated Vietnam veteran becomes a night-shift taxi driver. Consumed by loneliness and a desire for purpose, he descends into a dark vigilante mission to “wash the scum off the streets” in Martin Scorsese’s gritty masterpiece.

• Admission FREE
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event at 6:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists.

Film LAs Cruces is currently accepting submissions for all forms of video content. This could be a segment for you school’s broadcast episode, short film, commercial, music video, documentary, or time-lapse reel. If it can be played through a projector, they will likely accept it!

Whether you are a high school student or professional, they encourage every creative in the Las Cruces area to submit a project you would like shown on the big screen!

A town hall forum will kick off the show from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to engage with Film Las Cruces staff regarding any questions or comments you have about the film industry activities happening in the area.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

Bullitt (1968)

Steve McQueen defines “cool” as Frank Bullitt, a San Francisco detective tasked with protecting a star witness against the mob. Featuring one of the most legendary car chases in cinematic history, this film is a stylish, high-octane portrait of a man standing his ground against corruption.

• Admission FREE TO THE PUBLIC
• Doors open at 5:00 pm,
• Performances start at 5:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

The historic Rio Grande Theatre is proud to announce its newest community initiative: the First Friday Open Mic series. Starting in 2026, the theatre will open its legendary stage to local talent on the first Friday of every month, providing a professional platform for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds.

As part of the Rio Grande Theatre’s commitment to fostering local art and “Great Resilience,” this monthly event aims to bridge the gap between amateur performers and the professional stage. Whether you are a seasoned storyteller or a first-time singer, the First Friday Open Mic offers a high-quality acoustic environment and a supportive community atmosphere.

Open to all ages. Performer sign ups open at 5:00pm. Piano and drum kit available for use, full PA provided.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

On a desperate Christmas Eve, George Bailey wonders if the world would be better off without him. With the help of a guardian angel named Clarence, he is shown the profound impact one person’s kindness and resilience can have on an entire community.

• Admission $5 (AT DOOR ONLY)
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

2026 Classic Film Series 

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

When a department store Santa claims to be the real Kris Kringle, he is put on trial to prove his sanity—and his identity. This holiday classic is a heartwarming reminder that faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.

• Admission FREE
• Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event at 6:30 pm
• Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Film Las Cruces has partnered with the Rio Grande Theatre to create a once-a-month screening for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County artists.

Film LAs Cruces is currently accepting submissions for all forms of video content. This could be a segment for you school’s broadcast episode, short film, commercial, music video, documentary, or time-lapse reel. If it can be played through a projector, they will likely accept it!

Whether you are a high school student or professional, they encourage every creative in the Las Cruces area to submit a project you would like shown on the big screen!

A town hall forum will kick off the show from 6:30pm – 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to engage with Film Las Cruces staff regarding any questions or comments you have about the film industry activities happening in the area.