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FRIDAY
ART WALK
The public is welcome to visit the Incubator, its tenants and enjoy the exhibitions on display.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Creative Incubator, 601 N. Main St., McAllen
COST Free
VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
VSO: Spectacular Broadway and Much More is a reemergence of Broadway classics and the return of Asiya Korepanova performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The piece will have Asiya’s hands playing at lightning speed.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
BUTTERFLY WALK
Join a ranger-led hike through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
WHEN 1:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Estero Llano Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd. FM 1015, Weslaco
‘IN THE HEIGHTS’
Told with exuberant song and dance, this modern musical asks the question, “Would life be better if I left home?”
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and
2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE UTRGV University Productions, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg
COST $15 general admission
FESTIBA COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2018
The afternoon and evening features a list of family-friendly events including a variety of author presentations, book signings, musical performances, children’s activity tents, book displays, book distributions, local and international artists, and a variety of art and food vendors.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg
SUNSET YOGA
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.
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
ACADEMY DR. SEUSS LITERACY NIGHT
Every station has a Dr. Seuss themed activity to create and take home. Guest author Alexa Yunes will reading her book, “All Our Colors Shine.”
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE IDEA Tres Lagos, 5200 Tres Lagos Blvd., Edinburg
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 your path. To date, 195 species of birds have been documented onsite. 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
VOLUNTEER DAYS
Volunteer opportunities include assisting with planting, ground maintenance, weed removal, bird feeding, plant removal, and more.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
SATURDAY
RGV FIT 5K & MAYORS’ WALK FOR WELLNESS
The celebration of health and wellness will feature an event for all.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, 301 W. Railroad St., Weslaco
HAWK IDENTIFICATION TRAINING DAY
This will be a classroom focus on field identification of raptors in flight. To register, call Roy J. Rodriguez at (956) 584-9156.
WHEN 1 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission
THE HISTORY OF SPANISH MUSIC AND THE GUITAR
This will be a lecture and performance of Classical Guitar pieces from the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Weslaco Bicultural Museum, 500 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco
YOGA ON THE LAWN
This is an open, understanding environment.
WHEN 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco
COST $8 per person
SWING STREET
Swing Street Big Band, a Las Vegas style show band, will be performing. Tickets are available at the door.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Aladdin Villas Property Owners Association, 501 Saturn St., Mission
KIDS SELF-DEFENSE SEMINAR
The martial arts event is open to the public.
WHEN 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Red Dragon Kajukenbo Institute, 319 W. Tom Landry St., Mission
COST Free
FESTIBA MARIACHI FESTIVAL
The FESTIBA 2018 Mariachi Festival Grand Concert will feature the winners of the Mariachi Middle School, High School and Vocal Competition, the UTRGV Mariachi Aztlán, and the internationally renowned Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, West University Drive, Edinburg
COST $20 general admission
CITRUS AT THE MARKET
The event will include citrus trees, fruit tasting, honey samples, citrus baked goods, monarch life cycles, Texas Master Naturalists, citrus disease prevention and more.
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Mission Texas Farmers Market, 2421 S. Conway Ave., Mission
CELEBRATING DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY
The event will include face painting, coloring activities and reading of Dr. Seuss’ books.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE J’aime Les Livres, 1219 N. Main St., McAllen
WEEKLY MEDITATION FOR KIDS
The program will teach kids about the benefits and techniques that make it easy and fun for them to practice along with mom and dad.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Infinite Love, 2205 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg
GEOLOGY ROCKS
Explore the earth and the various components that form it, view various rocks and minerals up close, salts and geodes, even meteorites.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
KITTY YOGA
Join LPA PAWS and our feline residents for a morning of restorative yoga followed by light refreshments, all while helping raise funds for our feline friends.
WHEN 1:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE The Laurie P. Andrews PAWS Center, 2451 N. U.S. Expressway 281, Edinburg
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! To date, 195 species of birds have been documented onsite. 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
‘SHADOWRUN: ANARCHY’ DEMO
This is a demonstration game to show new and experienced role players how “Shadowrun: Anarchy” runs. The player characters will be put through a number of scenes that will demonstrate combat, hacking, and magic in this innovative new system from Catalyst.
WHEN 1 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Myth Adventures, 5208 N 10th St., McAllen
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
The event includes two laps around the lake and a stationary workout for ages 10 and older.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N 1st St., McAllen
COST $10
LEARN TO GEOCACHE
Geocaching is a new-age scavenger hunt. 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.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
NATURE TOTS
Children have free time to explore the various interactive stations and associate with other tots their age.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
YOGA UNDER THE OAKS
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.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
M.A.T.H. HOMIES FEST
M.A.T.H. (Mainly All Texas Homies) Rock focuses on unifying the vast Texas Experimental/Math-Rock scene one “Homie” at a time. For the night we will “Unify” not just to celebrate our growth but to celebrate all the “Homies” that have been made along the way.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
HAWK-WATCHING IN THE VALLEY
This program will introduce you to hawk-watching in the Valley, covering identification tips, where to find raptors, and cool raptor facts. Plus, go on a guided bird walk with Urban Ecologist, John Brush, with the goal of seeing a bird of prey in the wild.
WHEN 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $5 admission
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 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
SONGBIRD STROLL
An expert birder leads a one-hour bird walk for all skill levels.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 admission
SUNDAY
SUNSET MEDITATION
The program explores simple techniques to reduce stress and increase well-being. Bring a yoga mat if desired.
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
BARBACOA Y BIG RED BRUNCH
The menu includes barbacoa tacos, papas a la Mexicana, brisket sliders and more, including the concha ice cream sandwich.
WHEN 11 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Suerte Bar & Grill, 301 S. 17th St., McAllen
FRENCH CINEMA
This month’s film is “Sans Dessein (Lost Cause).” Free popcorn and pastries will be available. The event is presented by The French Club of the Rio Grande Valley and sponsored by The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre Foundation.
WHEN 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST Free
ART LEAGUE OF LLANO GRANDE RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB
The event will include an art show and sale as well as snacks.
WHEN 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Llano Grande Resort and Country Club, 379 Golf Course Road, Mercedes
AIRE BARCELONA TRUNK SHOW
Wedding dresses will be available.
WHEN 10 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Sposa Mia Couture, 912 N. 10th St., McAleln
STAR WARS DESTINY COG
Fans of Star Wars and table top gaming are encouraged.
WHEN 4:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Kaboom Comics, 3525 N. 10th St., McAllen
AR SOCIALES WEDDING AND QUINCEAÑERA EXPO
A shopping extravaganza.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr
MINDFUL MOVIE SERIES
This month’s film is the documentary film “Heal,” which takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that by changing one’s perceptions, the human body can heal itself. Find the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Hpm-6Inxc.
WHEN 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
CREME DE LA CREME WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA
The event will feature a tour of the facility and wedding professionals. A free weekend stay will be raffled.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE Cambria McAllen Convention Center, 701 S. Ware Road, McAllen
COST Free
