Submit your event to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for the following Friday.
FRIDAY
FIREWORKS OVER THE BAY
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd., South Padre Island
EMILIO MORO WINE TASTING CLASS
Sommelier Silvia Antu takes the class on a journey, tasting wines from the Emilio Moro Bodegas-Spain. Learn the history of the winery.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE vomFASS, 3300 W. Expressway 83, McAllen
TEACHERS FRIDAY NIGHT LUAU
DJ Robert Ceballos will provide music for this end-of-the-year event for teachers.
WHEN 5 p.m. Friday
WHERE Austin Street BAR, 1110 Austin Ave., McAllen
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER BASH
Teachers, professors, principals and counselors are invited to celebrate the end of the school year with ’80s music.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Deloreans, 2200 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
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. “ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection” was organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C.
WHEN 9 a.m. Friday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
IMAGES OF VALOR
Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos and Latinas of World War II provides an historical overview of U.S. Latino participation in World War II and features historical photographs from the U.S. Latino & Latina WWII Oral History Project archives and contemporary photographs of men and women of the WWII generation by photojournalist Valentino Mauricio.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday through June 30
WHERE Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty Ave., Mission
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
ANGEL OF LOVE PAINTING EVENT
The painting events invites BYOB and snacks.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Artsycolor Splash, 712 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen
COST $35 in advance
ALASKAN VS FRIDA TRIBUTE
DJ Tino and Rey Aguilar will provide music for a trip down memory lane.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Tres, 301 S. 17th St., McAllen
FAMILY OVERNIGHT CAMPOUT
McAllen Parks & Recreation staff will host an overnight experience including camp set-up, guided campfire program, and more for families with children ages 4 and older.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $15 per person
AMERICAN HEROES WEEK AT SCHLITTERBAHN
Members of the military, police, firefighters and EMTs are admitted free to Schlitterbahn Waterparks, and tickets for spouses and dependent children are available with a 50 percent discount.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Schlitterbahn, 100 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island
THE RUMBLE
The RGV-based musical duo will perform live.
WHEN 8 to 11 p.m. Friday
WHERE Roosevelt’s at 7, 821 N. Main St., McAllen
SATURDAY
KIKKER DADDY LEGACY CD RELEASE PARTY
Kikker Daddy Legacy carries on the legacy of Country Roland Sr., featuring Roland’s daughters and grandson.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Ranch House Burgers II, 409 N. Bryan Road, Mission
BEER AND YOGA BRUNCH
Zen out and soak up the sun on the patio while enjoying a nice and refreshing Robert E Keen River Raft or Front porch.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE University Draft House, 2405 W. University Drive, Edinburg
CARS AND COFFEE ON CAMPUS
The public event for cars and car-lovers will feature all vehicles, with an emphasis on exotic and specialty cars.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Southern Careers Institute, 1500 N. Jackson Road, Pharr
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 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
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
The event will include bingo, prizes, a raffle and the 1997 film “The Lost World: Jurassic Park.”
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Old Hidalgo Pump House, 902 S. Second St., Hidalgo
MOVIES IN THE PARK
“The Book of Life” is the featured film.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Westside Park, 1000 Ware Road, McAllen
HOBBIES IN NATURE — POLLINATORS
What’s that buzzing sound? That’s the sound of our powerful pollinators of the Valley. Did you know that there are more than 4,000 species of native bee in North America? Or that only one type of moth can pollinate yucca flowers? Join the Center for Urban Ecology for the first Hobbies in Nature session in 2018 — Pollinators! Visitors will learn all about the Valley’s pollinators — who they are, how they live, and how important they are. You’ll also get hands-on experience with pollinators on a guided walk through Quinta Mazatlán’s gardens.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $5
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
SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF PARTY
The event will feature activities for children including free popcorn and lemonade, a bouncy house, infaltable slides and a train ride. Teens will get to enjoy an inflatable rope course and video arcade. Registration will be available on site with starter kits while supplies last.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
MORNING YOGA IN THE PARK
The program is designed to provide anyone with the benefits of yoga practice. You do not have to be flexible or fit to do yoga. Bring a yoga mat, water and a towel.
WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center,
COST $1 donation
CHRISTIAN NODAL
The Mexican artist known for melding norteño and mariachi will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center, McAllen
COST Tickets start at $39 at ticketmaster.com
LIVE MUSIC
Lonescar and Wizard Wolf-Mago Lobo will perform. Food and ales will also be available.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Rabble-Rouser Brewing Company, 301 E. Cedar Ave., McAllen
DRAGAPALOOZA 2018
The drag extravaganza will raise money for Pride in the Park 2018, set for June 23 in McAllen.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Spot, 323 W. Jackson Ave., Harlingen
CRAWFISH AND BREWS
The event will feature all-you-can-eat Louisiana Crawfish, live music, childrens’ activities, lawn game contests, vendors, and meet-and-greet with non-profit organizations.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Laureles Ranch House at Linear Park by the Zoo, 1501 E. 7th St., Brownsville
COST $30 pre-sale
PRETOT YOGA
Yoga for PreTots is geared toward children ages 6 months to 18 months (crawlers/waddlers). 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 Reserve a spot by visiting yogaplaytx.com
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY
DJ Robert B. Ceballos will provide the tunes.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Austin Street Bar, 1110 Austin Ave., McAllen
KRAKEN MUSIC METAL SHOWCASE
Last Repent will headline the show.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Kraken Lounge, 1123 E. Adams St., Brownsville
THE MARKET AT WILD AUGUST
The market features organic produce, hot coffee, fresh salsa and baked goods, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed pork, fresh goat cheeses, local honey, bath and body-care products, artisan leather goods, wild-caught Gulf shrimp, fresh cut flowers and more.
WHEN 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
WHERE Wild August Nursery and Flower Farm, 16802 Garrett Road in Harlingen
SUNDAY
BARBACOA Y BIG RED BRUNCH
The menu includes barbacoa tacos, papas a la Mexicana, brisket sliders and the concha ice cream sandwich.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE Suerte Bar & Grill, 301 S. 17th St., McAllen
MINDFUL MOVIE SERIES: ‘BOTTOM DOLLAR’
Participate in a panel discussion following the film.
WHEN 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES: FRIENDSHIP ON FOREIGN SOIL
Joseph Fox, the associate education officer at MOSTHistory, will discuss the Japanese farmers who are part of the South Texas agriculture.
WHEN 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Museum of South Texas History, 200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg
SECOND ANNUAL PRIDE BRUNCH
The event will feature MC/host Beatrix Lestrange and live performances by Aeon Mavis York, Luna Lestrange, Edra Valencia Iman and Edna Anderson.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE The Dog House, 568 Springmart, Brownsville
KURT TRAVIS
The former member of Eternity Forever will perform the “Fantasy” EP as well as his solo music. He will be joined by Makari and Televangelist.
WHEN 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
SUNDAY EVENING YOGA
Yoga instructor Louie Zepeda will host an hour-long yoga event. Yoga for resilience will support anyone in a journey to greater calm and joy. Bring a yoga or exercise mat, a towel or small blanket and accent pillow.
WHEN Sunday
WHERE Infinite Love, 2205 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg
COST Donations are appreciated
YOGA AT THE SHOP
Yoga, crepes, mimosas.
WHEN 8 a.m. Sunday
WHERE 7th and Park, 1554 E. 7th St., Brownsville
