Things to do: Harry Potter baseball nights, Barbie Dreamhouse Tour, Plaza Classic Film Fest

Movies will rule this weekend with the kickoff of the Plaza Classic Film Festival.

Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino will be the first celebrity guest at the Plaza Theatre on Friday, July 19. And be sure to make plans for the fun, free and interactive showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, on Oregon Street.

The wizarding world will take over Southwest University Park with Harry Potter Nights. On Friday and Saturday, the El Paso Chihuahuas will wear special-themed uniforms, and fans can purchase limited-edition merchandise.

El Paso young girls will be excited to learn that Barbie's Dreamhouse is coming to El Paso.

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Plaza Classic Film Festival kicks off this weekend

The El Paso Community Foundation kick off its Plaza Classic Film Festival this weekend at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso. In its 17th year, the festival will be through Sunday, July 28. The festival will kick off with Harry Potter films, among other features. Information: plazaclassic.com/schedule .

Most Plaza Classic Film Festival films are $6 to $10 and are shown at the Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. A few are free. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com for fees or at the Plaza Theatre Box Office. For a complete festival schedule, visit www.plazaclassic.com .

Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino to be guest at Plaza Classic Film Festival

Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino will appear at the 17th annual Plaza Classic Film Festival. Sorvino will appear with Woody Allen's "Mighty Aphrodite," the 1995 movie for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1995. The appearance will be at 7 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Plaza Theatre.

She also will appear with one of her most popular movies, "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Tickets are $10 for each screening, on sale at the Plaza Theatre Box Office and Ticketmaster .

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El Paso Chihuahuas to host Harry Potter Nights

The El Paso Chihuahuas will have two magical evenings with the Harry Potter Nights on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at Southwest University Park. There will be exclusive giveaways and limited-edition merchandise available to fans. The first 1,500 guests on Friday will receive a free Gryffindor scarf with paid admission.

Fans will be able to purchase limited-edition caps representing the various Hogwarts houses. The evenings will conclude with fireworks. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.milb.com/el-paso or by visiting the Southwest University Park box office.

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Viva! El Paso brings culture, dance to McKelligon Canyon

Viva! El Paso is in its 46th season and will perform every Friday and Saturday through Saturday, Aug. 3, at McKelligon Canyon at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 and $11 for kids, plus fees, and are available at Ticketmaster.com .

Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour

Barbie fans can help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Barbie moving into her first dreamhouse by visiting the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Cielo Vista Mall. The truck will be parked between Macy's and JCPenney and have exclusive merchandise.

San Elizario hosts Mission Trail art market

The San Elizario Historic District will have its Mission Trail Art Market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21. The Pistoleros de San Elizario will have their re-enactment of the Billy the Kid Breakout at 1 and 3 p.m. Live music on the Main Street stage.

Cool Canyon Nights at McKelligon Canyon

The summer series Cool Canyon Nights continues with Celebration and Stellar on Thursday, July 25, at McKelligon Canyon. Gates open at 6 p.m., and admission is free.

Fungi Mingle will close out the series Thursday, Aug. 1.

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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com, @EPTMaria on Twitter; eptmariacg on TikTok .

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