HAVE AN EVENT COMING UP? Submit your information to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for the following Friday.
FRIDAY
ARTWALK AT THE INCUBATOR
Visit the facility, its tenants and enjoy the exhibitions.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Creative Incubator, 601 N. Main St.
COST Free
VSO: FORBIDDEN PLEASURES OF CARMINA BURANA
The Valley Symphony Orchestra performance features the Valley Symphony Chorale and guest vocalists Heather Yeakley, soprano; Brian Yeakley, tenor; and Lee Poulis, bass; led by Chorale director David Means.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd.
COST Tickets start at $45 at ticketmaster.com
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
Join a Town Lake staff member for a 30-minute workout on a paddleboard. Ages 14 and up.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10 per person, which includes board rental, paddle and lifejacket
LIVE PRO WRESTLING
South Texas Champion Kon Hawk will be live and in action. The Ammo Box Qualifying Match Ups will kick off, featuring Jim Justice taking on Joey Romero and Danny Ramona vs (current GM) Vermin.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
ZANE WILLIAMS IN CONCERT
The Texas country singer, pictured at right, will perform with special guest Wreckless Texas. Ages 18 and older.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Hillbilly’s, 6000 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST Tickets are $15 at eventbrite.com
FINE ARTS FIESTA ’18
Celebrate the arts with the fine arts students of Weslaco Independent School District.
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Weslaco ISD Performing Arts Center, 506 E. Sixth St., Weslaco
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.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
UTRGV SPRING TEACHERS JOB EXPO
The UTRGV Teachers Job Expo brings more than 60 school districts from across the state to recruit for the Fall 2018 school year.
WHEN 9 a.m. Friday
WHERE UTRGV CESS Building Room 1.300, 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Drive, Edinburg
HISTORY OF QUINTA
Hear the colorful tales of the families that lived at the Quinta Mazatlán home, before the city of McAllen opened it in 2006 as a mansion with a mission.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
SATURDAY
JAZZ NIGHT
Rio Cruzado and Red Light Lounge will take the stage.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Grain to Glass, 5921 N. 23rd St., McAllen
SUPERHEROES 5K RUN FOR AUTISM
TEAM MARIO’s Superheroes 5K Run for Autism and Buddy Fun Walk is presented by EATON.
WHEN 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE H-E-B Park, 1616 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
COST Registration open at https://teammario.webconnex.com/lightupthenight
RABBLE-ROUSER ANNIVERSARY
The brewery’s two-year anniversary event will feature new ales, food and live music.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Rabble-Rouser Brewing Company, 301 E. Cedar Ave., McAllen
DASH FOR DISABILITIES 5K
Driscoll Health Plan and C.A.M.P. University partner wit the UTRGV Rehab Club for the 5K.
WHEN 7 a.m. Saturday
WHERE 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
COST $25 before the race
YOGA UNDER THE OAKS
The personalized instruction class is customized for any body type and skill level.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
10th ANNUAL BREW-SEUM AT IMAS
On National Beer Day, sample craft beer, local fare, live music and more.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
THIRD ANNUAL ISLAMIC FESTIVAL
Meet the RGV’s Muslim neighbors during a family event featuring Arabic food, a bouncy castle, art, Henna, Arabic calligraphy, a play area, little train, snacks, cotton candy and more.
WHEN 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Arridwan Mosque, 1910 W. El Sham Ave., Edinburg
COST Free
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.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
SATURDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Show your talent, collaborate with others and enjoy live performances.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Luna Coffee House, 113 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
Keep McAllen Beautiful hosts a family-friendly morning to benefit the community.
WHEN 8 a.m. to noon Saturday
WHERE McAllen Municipal Park, 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen
FIESTA LATINA AT RENAISSANCE
Enjoy a Latin-fused night full of live music, dancing, eating and drinking.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Casa de Palmas Renaissance, 101 N. Main St., McAllen
ALLSTATE ART EXHIBIT
Expect to see some masterful artwork, soothing live music, dreamy poetry, and live painting, all by local talent.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Allstate Almaguer Insurance Agency, 2008 E. Griffin Parkway, Mission
TAI CHI IN THE PARK
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
NATURE TOTS
A special of ‘nature play’ 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, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
LEARN TO GEOCACHE
Geocaches are small, enclose capsules hidden in strange places, that are located with a smartphone or handheld GPS. 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
SPRING SONGBIRDS-COLORFUL TRAVELERS
Learn how and why birds migrate, where to look for them, and how to identify them with urban ecologist John Brush. This event is geared towards adults and interested older youth.
WHEN 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $5 program fee
WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS WEEKEND
Learn to fish, kayak, stand up paddleboard, geocache, set up a campsite, and cook over the campfire. Ages 18 and up. Register at any McAllen Community Center.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $20 per person
SONGBIRD STROLL
Join an expert birder on a one-hour bird walk for all skill levels. Binoculars will be provided.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
KITTY YOGA
Join LPA PAWS and its feline residents for a morning of restorative yoga followed by light refreshments, all while helping raise funds for our PVAC Foster Program as they prepare for kitten season.
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Laurie P. Andrews PAWS Center, 2451 N. U.S. Expressway 83, Edinburg
YOGA ON THE LAWN
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
DISCOVERY DAY — EARTH ROCKS
Learn the difference between rocks and minerals, minerals and metals, and then enjoy “busting” a rock and painting a rock. Or go on a “treasure hunt” to find the hidden gemstones.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 admission
CARS AND COFFEE ON CAMPUS
In the spirit of Cars and Coffee from Southern California, the event invites all cars and car lovers to attend but with an emphasis on the exotic and other specialty cars.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Southern Career Institute, 1500 N. Jackson Road, Pharr
SUNDAY
SUNSET MEDITATION
The meditation program we 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 donation
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
Join a Town Lake staff member for a 30 minute workout on a paddleboard. Ages 14 and up.
WHEN 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10 per person
SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES: HIDALGO CEMETERY
This presentation will cover the history of the 130-year-old cemetery and the stories of several past Hidalgo residents interred there.
WHEN 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Museum of South Texas History, 200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg
