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FRIDAY
ELECTRIC COWBOYS AND TEXAS DEZIRE
The bands will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Rinky Dinkys, 18608 N. FM 493, Edinburg
LIVE PRO WRESTLING
Richard Reason looks to take on Jackal while Danny Ramons competes in a NO DQ Match up with Downtown Felix. Jared Noire goes against Jim Justice in a Brass Knuckle Match.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
ART ON ‘A’ STREET
The event will include street vendors selling their art and crafts and live music by Eddie Saenz and Isai Charles.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE The Prelude, 113 E. Jackson Ave., Harlingen
BALLERINO and A.M. FEELGOOD
The artists will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Recuerdos Bar, 115 S. 17th St., McAllen
DIXON COMPANY BAND
The band will perform songs from the album “Honky Tonk Last Call.”
WHEN 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Pork Belly’s Bar and Grill, Westgate Drive, Weslaco
TRAM TOURS
Take a nature tram tour around Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE Santa Ana NWR, 3325 Green Jay Ave., Alamo
COST $5 per vehicle
NOCHE DE LUNADA
This event will include featured poets and writers, with music and art and bar and grill fare — including Lent dinner options at this veteran-owned establishment.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Classic’s Bar & Grill, 712 N. 77 Sunshine Strip No. 30, Harlingen
ELEVATE YOUNG ADULTS
The group is a chance for young people to connect with others who are just as passionate about celebrating all God is doing. We will have a small encouraging message, team-building games, food, and worship.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
SUNSET YOGA
Yoga for all skill levels is offered. It will support you in your journey to greater calm, joy, and awareness in all that you do.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
VAQUERO: GENESIS OF THE TEXAS COWBOY
Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy features photographs with bilingual narrative text that reveal the muscle, sweat, and drama that went into roping a calf in thick brush or breaking a wild horse in the saddle.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Museum of South Texas History, 200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg
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, kites, vultures and more
Bring binoculars, folding chairs, hats, sunscreen, water and snacks.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE Santa Ana NWR, 3325 Green Jay Ave., Alamo
SOFIA TALVIK
The international performer tours both Europe and the United States every year. Her songs and stage presence sets the stage for an intimate relationship with the audience — a unique, beautiful and warm evening of live music and heartfelt stories.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE The Prelude, 113 E. Jackson Ave., Harlingen
DIALOGO INTERNO
Artist Humberto Jimenez will feature a collection of lively abstract acrylic and oil paintings. This exhibit is intense and full of color creating an inspiring experience for your eyes.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Beyond Arts Gallery, 114 N. A. St., Harlingen
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 9 a.m. Friday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
SATURDAY
YOGA UNDER THE OAKS
Yoga will support you in your journey to greater calm and joy.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83
COST $1 suggested donation
BLISSFUL BABY’S BIG BABY SHOWER
Expecting parents can meet and talk to the Rio Grande Valley’s leading birthing centers, obstetricians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Casa de Palmas Renaissance, 101 N. Main St., McAllen
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Show your talent, collaborate with others, enjoy live performances.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Luna Coffee House, 113 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
SUNSET NATURE WALK
Join a staff member for a fun, one-hour walk exploring nature on the trails. Wear weather appropriate clothing, close-toed shoes, and a bottle of water.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
NATURE TOTS
Nature play is designed for the tots. Children will 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
DISCOVERY HIKE
Hike chachalaca trail — 0.5 miles — and take notes and sketches about what
we see. After, return to the Visitor Center where we will discover what we saw through books, technology, and by connecting with others. Open to all ages.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Santa Ana NWR, 3325 Green Jay Ave., Alamo
COST $5 per vehicle
OUTDOOR NATURE PLAY
Meet in the Children’s Garden where staff will have a variety of nature play items for your child’s use.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
COST Free
DAY OF REST AND SOAKING
Two hours of soaking worship and prayer. Come and go. Stay the whole time or just for a short time.
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE RGV Prayer Center, 3106 Harmony Lane, Mission
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
Join us for a 30 minute SUP workout. Use ours, or bring your own. We do about two laps around the lake, with a stationary workout in between.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10 per person
KATHERINE McALLEN: LUXURIES OF TRADE
Dr. McAllen’s presentation will examine the technique of painting folding screens, known as biombos, in colonial Latin America.
WHEN 1 p.m. Saturday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
SONGBIRD STROLL
Join an expert birder on a one-hour bird walk for all skill levels. More than 200 species have been seen at Quinta Mazatlán.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
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 per person suggested donation
PADDLE, PEDAL & FISH TOWN LAKE
Rent a canoe or kayak or bring your own.
WHEN Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST Starting at $10
WEEKLY MEDITATION FOR KIDS
The class teaches young people about the benefits and techniques that make it easy and fun for them to practice along with mom and dad! This gathering is open for children ages 5 years old and up, and they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the gathering.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Infinite Love,
2205 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg
TIM DE VIL ART EXHIBIT WITH FILMS BY ALI NAQVI
This is a special multi-media art exhibit. Artist Tim De Vil will debut a new set of prints called “Orphans.” He will be phoning in from Portland with live audio performances. Filmmaker Ali Naqvi is a Rio Grande Valley native now based in Los Angeles. He will premiere a music video filmed in Texas. He will be live in person. Jewelry art will be available by Daisy Lenelle Alvarez, also an RGV native now residing in L.A.
WHEN 7 to 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE 2008 E. Griffin Parkway, Mission
