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FRIDAY
CURTIS GRIMES
The Texas country artist will perform live with special guest Serjio & Ropin’ The Wind.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Hillbilly’s, 6000 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST $15 pre-sale; $20 at the door for 21 and older; $25 at the door for 18 to 20
RADIO ON REPEAT
The band covers music from Metallica to Flock of Seagulls, Incubus to Mana, and Red Hot Chili Peppers and more.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Simon Sez, 2007 Orchid Ave., McAllen
ROY SOLIS BAND
The band will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Pecker’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1600 N. Westgate Drive, Weslaco
SWEETWATER
The band will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr
956 TOP TEN LIST
Racers will vie for the top spot on the Rio Grande Valley list.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Edinburg Motorsports Park, 15920 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg
SUNSET YOGA
The yoga program is designed to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally and emotionally. Bring a yoga mat or exercise mat, towel or small blanket and water. In the event of rain or extreme temperatures, the program will be canceled. This program is provided free of charge.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
VINYL NIGHT
The DJ will spin records from the ’60s, ’70s and some ’80s. Sega Genesis games will be available all night.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Hop Shop, 923 S. 7th St., Harlingen
CHARLES HEARN
The saxophonist, a CHR recording artist, will perform live and have copies of his “Winds of Change” CD available for purchase.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Colletti’s, 202 S. 1st St., Harlingen
HOP SOLO: FALCONER’S FLIGHT RELEASE AND PINT NIGHT
Celebrate the release of No Label Hop Solo and purchase from a Solo-themed menu. Live music will be offered on the patio.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Roosevelt’s at 7, 821 N. Main St., McAllen
FRIDAY NIGHT HIKE
Enjoy an evening with the creatures of the night. Bring a flashlight, bug spray, and wear close-toed shoes. Spend an hour slowly covering about 1/2 mile of trails, carefully and quietly looking for anything we might see along the path.
WHEN 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
SPRING JOY PAINTING EVENT
Artistic skill isn’t needed.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Artsycolor Splash, 712 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen
COST $35 per person for reservations in advance
PADDLE, PEDAL & FISH TOWN LAKE
Bring the family and pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard on Town Lake. Rent one or bring your own canoe or kayak.
WHEN 4 p.m. Friday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10 upward, depending on rental
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
Join a Town Lake staff member for a 30 minute workout on a paddleboard. No experience is necessary. Ages 14 and up.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10, board rental, paddle and lifejacket included
BOOZE & BRAINS TRIVIA NIGHT
Trivia night is held weekly.
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Causeway Cafe & Bar, 418 E. Queen Isabella Blvd., Port Isabel
SATURDAY
‘PETER PAN’
The Edinburg High School Dramaticats will present “Peter Pan” on stage.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Performing Arts Center, 2600 E. Wisconsin Road, Edinburg
COST $5 donation per person
SONGBIRD STROLL
The expert birder will lead a one-hour bird walk for all skill levels. More than 200 species have been seen at Quinta Mazatlán. How many can you spot?
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3
LEARN TO GEOCACHE
Geocaching is a new-age scavenger hunt. Geocaches are small, enclosed capsules hidden in strange places, that are located with a smartphone or handheld GPS. Some geocaches can be as small as a thimble, and others as big as a lunchbox. 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
DISCOVERY DAYS: FLOWER POWER
Flowers are beautiful, but what goes on inside a flower is amazing. Go on a flower hunt around Quinta’s gardens and watch a picture show of some of the Valley’s most spectacular wildflowers, then make a flower to learn about the power of every flower part. Quick-press dried flowers, and make a flower craft.
WHEN 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 per person
NATURE TOTS!
Children can explore various interactive stations and associate with other children their age.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
MOVIES AT THE PARK
The Pharr Parks and Recreation Movies at the Park event will feature “Finding Dory.” Bring a blanket and lawn chairs as well as your own snacks. No alcohol or tobacco permitted.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Lorenzo “Lore” Garcia Park, 415 E. Clark Ave., Pharr
COST Free
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
Join a Town Lake staff member for a 30 minute workout on a paddleboard. No experience is necessary. Ages 14 and up.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10, board rental, paddle and lifejacket included
EWBC FAMILY DAY PICNIC
Activities will include a water balloon toss, tug of war and a three-legged race. Bring a picnic basket and register for the RGV Family Summer Adventure Challenge.
WHEN 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
COST Free
PRE-TOT YOGA
The class includes 30 minutes of yoga, including stretching, posing, singing and breathing, followed by 15 minutes of baby socialization.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE YogaPlay, 605 E. Violet Ave., McAllen
COST Register at yogaplaytx.com
PADDLE, PEDAL & FISH TOWN LAKE
Bring the family and pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard on Town Lake. Rent one or bring your own canoe or kayak.
WHEN 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10 upward, depending on rental
BELANOVIA AND MOENIA
The Mexican synth-pop bands will perform live.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
COST Tickets start at
$40 at ticketmaster.com
MATT & THE HERDSMEN
The Texas country band from Edinburg will perform live.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Monster Car Wash, 2702 W. University Drive, Edinburg
SATURDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Attendees can show their talent in poetry, music and art and enjoy live performances.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Luna Coffee House, 113 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
OUTDOOR NATURE PLAY
The event will be held in the Children’s Garden, where staff will offer a variety of nature play items.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
COST Free
MARIO ‘SUPERSTAR’ SALAZAR
The Rio Grande Valley comedian, known nationally as the man who announced the Los Angeles Chargers’ draft pick in April, will perform live.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Ranch House Burgers II, 409 N. Bryan Road, Mission
COST $5 per person; call (956) 205-2940 for table reservations
BART CROW
The Texas country artist will perform live.
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Mel’s HonkyTonk N Grill, 10700 FM 1421, Brownsville
COST $10; presale tickets available at eventbrite.com
THE ROVERS
The band will perform live.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Simon Sez, 2007 Orchid Ave., McAllen
SONGBIRD STROLL
The one-hour walk is led by an expert birder.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3
THE SPAZMATICS
The well-known 1980s cover band will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd., South Padre Island
COST Tickets are $20 at eventbrite.com
SUNDAY
COMMUNITY NIGHT
Preview the museum at no cost. The first 50 children receive a free book (while supplies last).
WHEN 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E. Ringgold Drive, Brownsville
COST Free
BILINGUAL STORYTIME
The event will include bilingual stories and interactive songs.
WHEN 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
PADDLE, PEDAL & FISH TOWN LAKE
Bring the family and pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard on Town Lake.
WHEN 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10 upward, depending on rental
CRAWFISH BOIL
The Louisianan-style boil will feature live music, food, children’s activities and a dog contest.
WHEN 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE The Broken Sprocket, 6305 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville
JEWELRY-MAKING CLASS
The art classes for children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade is appropriate for all skill levels. Supplies are included.
WHEN 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
COST $10 per member, $15 per non-member; for reservations, call (956) 681-2800
Submit your event to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for Festiva’s event pages the following Friday.
