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FRIDAY
SUNSET YOGA
Yoga has immense benefits that you can utilize beyond the mat — intentional breathing relieves stress within the body and mind while the physical movement increases circulation and range of motion in a gentle and gradual way. You do not have to be flexible or fit to do yoga.
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
HISTORY OF QUINTA
Tour one of the largest adobe homes in the state of Texas and hear the colorful tales of the families that lived at the home.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
BIRD AND NATURE WALK
Join a staff naturalist for a 1/2 mile walk to explore birds, butterflies, plants, and whatever else happens to cross the path. Loaner binoculars are available free of charge.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB
This book club for homeschooled children ages 6 to 11 will include monthly lessons, book discussion, and fun activities. This installation will discuss “Dinosaurs Before Dark.”
WHEN 11 a.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
MISD YOUNG AT ART
The exhibition, celebrating National Youth Art Month, which emphasizes the value of art education for all children, includes almost 200 works on paper and sculpture from McAllen ISD students from kindergarten through 12th grade in the professional setting of IMAS.
WHEN 9 a.m. Friday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
TRAM TOURS
Take a nature tram tour around Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE 3325 Green Jay Ave., Alamo
COST $5 per vehicle
IN THE ROUND
Singer-songwriters Nick Nace, Chris Moyse and Eddie Saenz will share the stage.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE The Prelude, 113 E. Jackson Ave., Harlingen
PGC FIGHT NIGHT
Compete against the best fighters in the Rio Grande Valley in the biggest fighting games.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Critical Hit Arcade, 111 N. 7th St., Alamo
FRIDAY NIGHT
DANCE PARTY
DJ Robert Ceballos will provide the music.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Austin Street BAR, 1110 Austin Ave., McAllen
LIVE MUSIC
The evening will feature AZÚCAR.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
NIGHTMRE
American EDM DJ will perform live as part of Spring Break at SPI with several opening acts.
WHEN 8 p.m.
WHERE Clayton’s Beach Bar & Event Venue, 6900 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island
COST Tickets start at $10 at eventbrite.com
SATURDAY
LET’S GET METAPHYSICAL: BOOK STUDY CLUB
The book study club helps foster learning and discussion with an open mind.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE RGV Music Therapy and Wellness Center, 309 Progress St., Mercedes
CONNECTING WITH CRAFTERS
Vendors will offer hair bows, homemade beauty products, jewelry, home decor and more.
WHEN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Farmers Market, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
SABROSONICO VOL. 2
The evening will offer underground ritmos, selected by monthly curator Love & Magick.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
BIRD AND NATURE WALK
Join a staff naturalist for a 1/2 mile walk to explore birds, butterflies, plants, and whatever else happens to cross the path. Loaner binoculars are available free of charge.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD
The 30-minute workout takes two laps around the lake with stationary workouts in between. For ages 10 and older.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10, includes paddleboard, paddle and a lifejacket
YOGA UNDER THE OAKS
With personalized instruction and custom poses to work for any body type and skill level, yoga can support you in your journey to greater calm and joy in all that you do.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
DISCOVERY DAY — SURVIVOR SKILL
Enjoy some of the challenges of surviving in the wild, as early cultures that lived in this region. Make rope from agave, learn to start a fire from scratch, and learn how to set animal traps.
WHEN 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center,
600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 admission
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Share talent, collaborate and enjoy live performances.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Luna Coffee House, 113 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
SONGBIRD STROLL
Join an expert birder on a one-hour walk for all skill levels. Binoculars will be provided.
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center,
600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 admission
FIBER ARTS UNLIMITED EXHIBITION
The evening will include art, artists and refreshments.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Upper Valley Art League, 921 E. 12th St., Mission
A TOUCH OF IRISH AND OTHER WORKS
Exciting new choreography and traditional dances from Ireland will be presented, plus the debut of new contemporary works
WHEN 1:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Dance Theatre, 2750 Hedfeld Drive, Edinburg
LEARN TO GEOCACHE
All you need is a smartphone (and to download the app) in order to find geocaches around the RGV, around the country, and around the world! The device will take you close to the cache, but then it’s searching with the eyes from there.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
ZUMBA IN THE PARK
An hour of music and exercise.
WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen
’80s THEMED BLUE RIBBON 5K RUN/WALK
Part of the funds raised will go to helping people learn about what can be done to prevent diabetes through changing daily habits and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
WHEN 7 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Municipal Park, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
WEEKLY MEDITATION FOR KIDS
Research has shown that children who meditate have better focus, perform better in school and have a better behavioral disposition.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Infinite Love, 2205 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg
COST Free
ACRYLIC POUR TECHNIQUES
Experience the freedom and frustrations of a poured acrylic painting — the spontaneous color mixing and the surprise of how your paints work together to create outstanding results.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE D’Arte Centre Gallery, 115 E. Jackson Ave., Harlingen
COST $30 with all materials provided
SHOW AND SHINE
Hub City Hot Rods and Texas Tops host a Swap Meet and Show & Shine.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Texas Tops Truck Accessories, 810 E. Highway 83, McAllen
CH SATURDAY COMBAT
Bring your controllers for a day of “Injustice 2,” “Killer Instinct” and “SFV.”
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Critical Hit Arcade, 111 N. 7th St., Alamo
CREATING MEMORABLE MEMOIRS
Author and former The Valley Business Report editor Eileen Mateii will conduct a workshop to help authors write memorable memoirs.
WHEN 1:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Harlingen Public LIbrary, 410 ‘76 Drive, Harlingen
SUNDAY
IVE CRAWFISH BOIL
WHEN 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Brick House, 10 S. 11th St., McAllen
COST $5 a pound or $25 all you can eat
ARBiTRARY DREAMS BY BRIANA GARZA
Art show.
WHEN 7 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Espresso Cup Cafe, 2260 S. Business Highway 281, Edinburg
‘LOVE $EX AND THE IRS’
Live theater.
WHEN 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE ITheatre at The Tower, 120 S. Kansas Ave., Weslaco
COST Tickets available at www.iloveit.live
J&V’S COLLECTORS EXPO
Toy show.
WHEN 9 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Harlingen Community Center, 201 E. Madison Ave., Harlingen
BOOTMAKERS OF THE RGV
The mini-exhibit highlights famous RGV bootmakers.
WHEN 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE MOSTHistory, 200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg