WEEKEND
‘COLUMBINUS’
STC Theatre performs the United States Theatre Project’s “columbinus.” The play is a meeting of fact and fiction surrounding the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE STC Cooper Center, 3201 Pecan Blvd., McAllen
COST $5 per person online by visiting https://secure.touchnet.com/C20193_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=13.
FRIDAY
HILLBILLY’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY
The McAllen club will mark its 30-year anniversary with performances by Drew & The Dancehall Dreams, Sergio & Ropin the Wind and Eddie Saenz. Bring three cans of food for the Rio Grande Valley Food Bank and get a free T-shirt. Bring 10 cans of food and get a free T-shirt and get entered for drawings throughout the night. No reserved seating.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE 6000 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST $5 for 21 and older; $10 per minor
MEET THE AUTHORS NIGHT
San Juan Memorial Library will host readings and Q&A sessions with The Poet Mariachi Daniel Garcia Ordaz, 2018 McAllen Poet Laureate Edward Vidaurre, 2016-17 McAllen Poet Laureate Priscilla Celina Suarez, Beat scholar Rob Johnson, writer/producer/director Stephen Mark Pantoja, poet Diana Dominguez, poet Rodney Gomez and poet Diana Elizondo. Refreshments, book sales and signings and door prizes will also take place.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE 1010 S. Standard Ave. in San Juan
MOVIE WITH A COP
The Edinburg Police Department hosts a movie night on the giant inflatable screen. This week’s film is “The Lego Ninjago Movie.”
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Edinburg Municipal Park, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road
ALL DAY GLOW AND PLAY
Glow face painting, glow toys, snacks and food will be available for purchase. Large groups welcome.
WHEN 1 p.m. Friday
WHERE Glow Party & Event Center, 6601 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST Free admission
MOVIE DAY
Movie Day is held weekly throughout the summer.
WHEN 3 p.m. Friday
WHERE Donna Public Library, 301 S. Main St.
SUNSET YOGA IN THE PARK
The yoga program is designed to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally. Bring a yoga or exercise mat, towel or small blanket and water.
WHEN 7:15 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT CINEMA
Family films are shown on the side of the lighthouse every Friday night in June. This week’s movie is “Black Panther.”
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE 421 E. Queen Isabel Blvd., Port Isabel
FUN PHOTOGRAPHY FRIDAY
Children will learn the basics of digital cameras and have an opportunity to enter their photographs in the Valley Land Fund Youth Photo Contest.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen
COST $3 per adult, $2 per child and senior
OLDIES SHOWS
Al and Brenda Ragunsin host performances featuring the music of 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. There are shows Wednesday through Sunday.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Rag A Zeen & Company, 5524 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST $5 per person; free before 7 p.m.
‘TRUE COLORS’
Dance Infinity presents the “True Colors” performance.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville
COST $20 general admission
ACOUSTIC NIGHT
Musical lineup includes OK Robot, Arnold Montiel, Secrets Told in Silence, Broken Inn, Louie Bedlam, Ocean Breeze Avenue, Niko Valley and Johnny Phade.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Recuerdos BAR, 115 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST No cover
SWEETWATER
The band will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr
CHRIS RIVERA BAND
The band will perform live.
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Cobbleheads, 3154 Central Blvd., Brownsville
REVELATION
The rock band will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE The Broken Sprocket, 6305 Paredes Line, Brownsville
EC BORDER SOUL WITH LEANN ATHERTON
Live music.
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Half Moon Saloon, 1101 E. Adams St., Brownsville
SATURDAY
LITTLE PAWS STORYTIME
Do you have little ones who love animals? The Little Paws story time program is designed for ages 3 to 8 and offers stories, activities, crafts, and animal interactions.
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE The Laurie P. Andrews PAWS Center, 2451 N. U.S. Expressway 281, Edinburg
COST $5 per family
MOVIES IN THE PARK
This week’s film is “Paddington 2.”
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Westside Park, 1000 S. Ware Road, McAllen
SATURDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Share a talent, collaborate with others and enjoy live performances.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Luna Coffee House, 113 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
MANIK
The New York City-based DJ performs electronic and dance music.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Side Room, 323 S. 17th St., McAllen
NATURE TOTS
Children will explore the various interactive stations and play with other tots their age.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
MORNING YOGA IN THE PARK
Bring a yoga or exercise mat, a towel or small blanket and water.
WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83
COST $1 per person suggested donation
MOVIES AT THE PARK
The Pharr Parks and Recreation hosts the event. The featured film is “Rookie of the Year.” Bring your family, blanket or lawn chairs and pack your snacks. All outdoor movies are weather permitting. No alcohol or tobacco allowed.
WHEN 8:30 Saturday
WHERE Jones Box Park, 1201 W. Rosa Lane, Pharr
COST Free
TOE TAGGED: A SHORT HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
J.A.R FILMS presents TOE TAGGED, a collection of short films by South Texas filmmakers.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Border Theater, 905 N. Conway Ave., Mission
NATURE WALK
Walk or ride through the park looking for birds and other creatures.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Estero Llano Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd., Weslaco
COST $5 admission per adult, children 12 and under are free
LIVE MUSIC
The local bands The Landlocked Pirates and Apache Pistol will perform live. Arzalez is also slated to play.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Simon Sez, 2007 Orchid Ave., McAllen
DISCOVERY DAYS
Make flower crafts and identify pollinators around the facility.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3
PUNK ROCK CONVOY
Slated to perform are The Lucky Eejits, Despero, From Parts Unknown, Action Frank and The Palatines.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST $5
SIX DAYS
The acoustic band will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Frankie Flav’z, 115 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen
ALICAT
The 1980s rock band will perform live.
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Broken Sprocket, 6305 Paredes Line, Brownsville
WATERSCAPES AND LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP
Ruth Hoyt will lead the youth nature photography workshop on Saturdays in June and July.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $5
ARCHER 101
Bows and arrows are provided, and classes are held on a new range. Meet on the deck outside the Visitor Center Park Store.
WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Estero Llano Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd., Weslaco
COST $5 admission per adult, children 12 and under are free
LIVE MUSIC
The EDM, hip hop, Top 40 and Latin music event features Tay Rie, 3AM, Alex Void, AllStaar, Jonwayne Eaden, Sammi Rios and Warrior 54.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
VIVA MEXICO AFTER PARTY
Following the World Cup game, the first 1,000 Toros fans will receive a free rally towel. The event will also feature food and drink specials.
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE H-E-B Park, 1616 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
COST Tickets available at rgvfc.com
SUMMER SONGBIRDS
Did you know that baby doves are called squabs? Or that it can take two weeks for an Altamira Oriole to build its nest? Explore the world of summer birds.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
SATURDAY SUMMER EVENTS
Chu-Chin the Clown will perform at the library, and at 2 p.m. at the Pharr Development and Research Center, 850 W. Dicker Road.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Pharr Memorial Library, 121 E. Cherokee St., Pharr
COST Free
SUNDAY
NO BORDER WALL: SUNSET COMMUNITY HIKE
The walk will be led by Tiffany Kersten, Friends of the Wildlife Corridor board member and Sierra Club volunteer. Meet at the self-pay station.
WHEN 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission
FOOD NOT BOMBS MONTHLY SERVINGS
The event offers free food, feminine hygiene products, free clothes and a free market.
WHEN 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Archer Park, 101 N. Main St., McAllen
SHAMANTHA MEDITATION
Louie Zepeda leads the meditation.
WHEN 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Infinite Love,
2205 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
Participate in a 30-minute workout on a paddleboard.
WHEN 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
BOAT & FISH TOWN LAKE
Pedal boat, kayak or stand-up paddleboard on Town Lake. Bring your own or rent.
WHEN 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST Rentals start at $10
