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FRIDAY
JOHN MILTON
The hypnotist will appear live.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
COST Tickets start at $25 at ticketmaster.com
LIVE ROCK MUSIC
Desiring Dead Flesh from Bay City, Michigan, returns with Signalman, Blood Skid, Cat-ion and Royal Angst.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
LIVE VARIETY MUSIC
Radio on Repeat will perform covers of Metallica, Flock of Seagulls, Incubus and Mana and more.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Bourbon St. Grill, 4800 N. 10th St., McAllen
STREET FIGHTER V: ARCADE EDITION
This contest is a best of three double elimination. PS4 pads will be provided and competitors may use their own fight sticks.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Limited Editions, 137 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
WHISKEY TASTING BATTLE
Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates IPA will go up against The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve. The event offers complimentary samples with no cover or reservations required.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Bob’s Steak & Chop House, 613 E. Trenton Road, McAllen
MARIACHI AZTLAN IN CONCERT
The group will perform as part of the special event series.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, University Drive, Edinburg
COST $10 general admission
CUBES AND PIECES ART EXHIBIT
Lupe Hernandez includes broken imagery in his artwork, amplified by gradient shades of grey, umber and other brilliant
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Galeria 409 Art Gallery, 409 E. 13th St., Brownsville
ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE
Wide selection of antique furniture, linens, accessories, glassware and many other items. Lunch items available.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Casa de Amistad, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen
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 our path! Loaner binoculars are available free of charge. No experience necessary.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
QUARTERLY TPWD RED-CROWNED
Why count these parrots? Their number in Mexico is dwindling and the Valley’s population is becoming more important to their future. In the City of Harlingen, there is an ordinance to protect parrots and their nests.
WHEN 4:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society, 1001 S. Loop 499, Harlingen
SUNSET YOGA
The yoga program is designed to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally.
WHEN 5:15 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC
Jim Brown and the boys are headed to Texas for a special showcase performance.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Mustang Lounge Night Club, 3610 E. Expressway 83, Weslaco
LIVE TECHNO MUSIC
Music by TekNoiR, NeXuS, Catharsis and J-ME.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE The Side Room, 323 S. 17th St., McAllen
LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC
Southern Ashes will perform.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Pecker’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 1600 S. Westgate Drive, Weslaco
WRESTLING REVOLUTION
The card features a WR South Texas Championship Match pitting Ray Knyte vs. current champion Kon Hawk.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
‘PETER PAN’ BALLET
Palm Valley Gymnastics & Dance presents “Peter Pan.”
WHEN 7 p.m.
WHERE 3204 Wilson Road, Harlingen
‘THE OLD LADY’s GUIDE TO SURVIVAL’
The play examines two women’s struggle to cope with diminished capacity.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Harlingen Community Theatre, 1209 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen
DEAF CHAT
Practice sign language skills.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Starbucks, 3904 N. McColl Road, McAllen
SUNNY SWEENEY IN CONCERT
The country singer will perform live.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Hillbilly’s, 6000 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com
GARY HOBBS IN CONCERT
The tejano singer will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Yacht Club, 400 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
COST Ticket information at bandsintown.com
‘SHRUB’ PREMEIRE
Rio Grande Valley native Mark Hernandez presents his latest film. The event will offer a question-and-answer session with the cast and crew following the movie.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Border Theater, 905 N. Conway Ave., Mission
COST $5 per person
PARK YOGA & SMOOTHIES
The yoga class is a 60-minute session with Bianca Scalise at Bill Schupp Park followed by a smoothie at The Healing Factory Juice & Co.
WHEN 10:45 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Bill Schupp Park, 1300 Zinnia Ave., McAllen
COST $10 per person
RGV NINJA WARRIOR COMPETITION
The course will feature some of the most iconic obstacles from the NBC show “American Ninja Warrior.” Age divisions are available for children ages 6 and up.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE AXIOS Warrior Academy, 5500 Old 107 Road, Mission
COST $55 per person at wellnessliving.com
SONGBIRD STROLL
Join our expert birder on a one hour bird walk for all skill levels! Binoculars will be provided.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 admission fee
SATURDAY
TAI CHI IN THE PARK
Tai Chi has positive effects on balance control, fitness and flexibility. Elderly and people with disabilities can also work within their limits.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 donation
DHR HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
The 12th annual DHR Community Health Fair will provide educational and informational health services, free cholesterol screenings, vision tests, glucose checks, and blood pressure screenings.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Conference Center At Renaissance Hospital, 118 Paseo Del Prado, Edinburg
COST Free
MUSTANGS MARCH AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The free 3K/5K run/walk will be preceded by education speakers to raise awareness on human trafficking.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Alfredo Hernandez Stadium, McAllen
NATURE TOTS
The program is a nature play program designed specifically for ages 1 to 3. Tots will have fun playing in the water mist, discovering the sand and sieves, and hearing fun stories in the story tent.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
The 30-minute workout includes about two laps around the lake, with a stationary workout in between. Ages 10 and up only.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10
LITTLE PAWS STORY TIME
Designed for ages 3 to 8, this program will keep a child engaged through stories, activities, crafts, and animal interactions.
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE The Laurie P. Andrews PAWS Center, 2451 N. U.S. Expressway 83, Edinburg
COST $5 per family
BIRD & NATURE HIKE
Increase your fitness and knowledge as you accompany an experienced guide looking for the many birds that inhabit our 1,200-acre park.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville
COST $4 per person, free for children ages 12 and under
VOLUNTEER DAYS
Volunteer opportunities include assisting with planting, ground maintenance, weed removal, bird feeding, plant removal, and more.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
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 donation
PADDLE, PEDAL & FISH TOWN LAKE
Bring the family and pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard on Town Lake! Rent one of ours, or bring your own canoe or kayak.
WHEN Noon Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST Starting at $10
SUNDAY
WEDDING FAIR
More than 130 of the Rio Grande Valley’s top wedding professionals will be there to help couples have the wedding of their dreams. The event will feature Fashion Shows, food and cake sampling, photographers, venues, DJs, flowers, door prizes, money saving offers and more.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
COST $12 per person
MISSION COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Be one of the first 500 people to receive free blood tests from Mission Regional Medical Center, as well as other important wellness screenings.
WHEN 7:30 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Sharyland High School, 1216 N. Shary Road, Mission
3-D FUN SHOOT FUNDRAISER
Senior, women and youth categories will be available.
WHEN 9 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Mission Skeet and Trap Club, 1306 S. Conway Ave., Mission
SUNSET MEDITATION
In this meditation program we will explore simple techniques to reduce stress and increase well-being. Bring a yoga mat if desired.
WHEN 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 donation
THE BIGGIE BRUNCH
DJ Rey Aguilar will play the best of The Notorious B.I.G. with a themed drink and food menu and more.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE Suerte Bar & Grill, 301 S. 17th St., McAllen
NATIONAL HUG DAY EVENT
Help lift spirits by spreading hugs.
WHEN 10 a.m. Sunday
WHERE RGV Queens, 20445 Mile 6 W, Edinburg