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ALL WEEKEND
RGV HOME & GARDEN SHOW
The 28th annual home improvement event is sponsored by Security First Credit Union.
WHEN 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
COST $9 per adult, $8 per senior, 16 & under or Active Military Free
‘ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE’
Based on the true story of singer Patsy Cline, the musical was created by Ted Swindley.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Harlingen Community Theatre, 1209 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen
COST $20 per adult, $10 per student under age 18 ($2 transaction fee for credit/debit cards)
FRIDAY
HOPE JAZZ ART AND WINE FEST
Proceeds benefit the Hope Family Health Center.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, 118 Paseo Del Prado, Edinburg
DAVID FINCKE, CELLO AND WU HAN, PIANO
Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han rank among the most dynamic and influential forces in classical music.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg
COST $15 general admission, $10 per senior and $5 per student with ID
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
LIVE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
“In Six Days” will play favorites from Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, and more.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Colletti’s, 202 S. 1st St., Harlingen
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
MIND DRIP LAUNCH SHOWCASE
The event will include music, libations, vegan food and art-inspired apparel. Sounds will be provided by Ruben Farias, Relapsers, La Ratera and Pinky Swear.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST $5 per person
UTRGV BASEBALL
The team faces off against CSU Bakersfield. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive free car magnets.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE UTRGV Baseball Stadium, Edinburg
A NIGHT OF ‘PURE COUNTRY’
Eddie Saenz and Lauren Corzine will perform songs from the film “Pure Country.”
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Hillbilly’s, 6000 N. 10th St., McAllen
HISTORY OF QUINTA
Tour one of the largest adobe homes in the state of Texas. Hear the colorful tales of the families that lived at the home before the city of McAllen opened it in 2006 as a mansion with a mission.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
SATURDAY
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. First St., McAllen
COST $10, includes paddleboard, paddle and a lifejacket
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. Wear comfortable clothing and flexible shoes, and bring water.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
“MARCH IN MARCH’ VETERAN SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK
The event intends to raise awareness with a 22-hour Ruck March and Walk.
WHEN 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Marine Military Academy, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., Harlingen
COST $22 per person, $12 for veterans and law enforcement
BRAIN DAY
Join professors and students from UTRGV and IMAS science educators as you discover how your brain works with hands-on activities about brain functions. Create brain slime, don a DIY brain hat, examine optical art and more.
WHEN Noon Saturday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
COST General admission
HOGS FOR DOGS
The Palm Valley Animal Center team will be at Desperado Harley-Davidson and the Smith Animal Ranch Rescue team will be at Mad Boar Harley-Davidson.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Desperado Harley-Davidson in McAllen, Mad Boar Harley-Davidson in San Benito
LEARN TO GEOCACHE
Geocaching is a new-age scavenger hunt! Geocaches are small, enclose capsules hidden in strange places, that are located with a smartphone or handheld GPS.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
YOGA ON THE LAWN
Conclude your day with a gentle and relaxing vinyasa flow while surrounded by beautiful scenery. Let the natural serenity surrounding you guide you into a blissful state as Brittany Castro leads a beginners series applicable for all levels.
WHEN 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco
WEEKLY MEDITATION FOR CHILDREN
The program teaches young people about the benefits and techniques and 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
COST Free
JOURNEY WEST, A MIGRATION OF MELODY
The musical performance is a high-energy dynamic virtuosic display of multi-instrumental talent. Journey West tracks melodies and changing instrumentation beginning in the Middle East, traveling through Eastern to Western Europe, ultimately arriving in the United States.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg
COST $15 general admission, $5 students with ID
CHOOSE CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
Taking part in this session is an ideal way to get an idea of what is actually involved in keeping pet rabbits. We will show you how to handle a rabbit correctly, groom, and teach you how to understand what your rabbit is saying to you.
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE The Laurie P. Andrews PAWS Center, 2451 N. U.S. Expressway 281, Edinburg
SONGBIRD STROLL
Join an expert birder on a one hour bird walk for all skill levels! More than 200 species have been seen. Binoculars will be provided.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 admission
RETOOLED: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HECHINGER COLLECTION
“ReTooled” celebrates the prevalence of tools in our lives with art that magically transforms utilitarian objects into fanciful works that speak of beauty, insight, and wit.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
PROJECT MARTIN WATCH INTRODUCTION
EWBC is inviting interested individuals (ages 16 and older) to attend the Introduction to Project Martin Watch. The program will include a presentation on Purple Martins, information on volunteering for the project, and training on collecting data and maintaining a Purple Martin house.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
COST Free for EWBC members, $2 per non-member
DUO ALDEBARAN
Duo Aldebaran is flutist Krista Jobson (USA) and guitarist Héctor Rodriguez (Mexico), who began performing together in 2015. The duo will perform with Lindsey Gamble, violin.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE STC Cooper Center, 3200 Pecan Blvd., McAllen
POLO AT THE PARK
Join The McAllen Polo Club along with out-of-town teams in a weekend of polo.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE Spring Fest Park, 3501 S. 23rd St., McAllen
BUILD-A-BAT (HOUSE) WORKSHOP
The public is invited to join guest speaker Michael Blount of Bat Conservation International, in the Chrysalis Visitor’s Pavilion to learn all about the good, the bad and the glorious aspects of these fascinating creatures.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park Drive, Mission
HAWK WATCH
Using keen eyesight, binoculars, and spotting scopes; volunteer birders will keep track of the number of raptors migrating north such as hawks, falcons, vultures and more.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Ave., Alamo
SUNDAY
SUNSET MEDITATION
The program explores simple techniques to reduce stress and increase well-being. Bring a yoga mat if desired.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
3-D ARCHERY SHOOT
The event caters to youth, men and women to engage in traditional archery.
WHEN 9 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Mission Skeet and Trap Club, 1306 S. Conway Ave., Mission
YURI Y PANDORA
Latin pop singer Yuri and trio Pandora will perform live.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE State Farm Arena, 2600 N. 10th St., Hidalgo
COST Tickets start at $55 at ticketmaster.com
