Submit your event to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for the following Friday.
WEEKEND
FOURTH ANNUAL SOUTH TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The full festival schedule is available by visiting https://stxiff.com/stxiff-schedule.
WHEN Friday and Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Conference Center, 118 Paseo del Prado
RGV NINJA WARRIOR COMPETITION
American Ninja Warrior finalist Abel Gonzalez presents the first National Ninja League Ninja Warrior competition in the Rio Grande Valley. Age divisions include Kids, Mature Kids, Preteens, Teens, Young Adults, Pro and Masters.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Sunday
WHERE AXIOS Warrior Academy, 5500 Old 107 Road, Mission
COST $50 per competitor, $2.50 per spectator
FRIDAY
ART WALK
Every first Friday of the month from September to May, find several galleries open for Art Walk. Art Walk brings awareness of galleries in the Arts District, as well as unknown and known artist. Through Art Walk, McAllen paves the way for artists to express their artistic passion, increase interest in the arts, and promote awareness in appreciation of all art and culture.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Creative Incubator, 601 N. Main St.
OLDIES SHOWS
Al and Brenda Ragunsin host performances featuring the music of 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. The club will also hold shows Wednesday (Tejano night) through Saturday.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Rag A Zeen & Company, 5524 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST No cover
LIVE MUSIC
Lance Wolf performs.
WHEN 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE D’s Paradise, 107 E. Park Ave., Pharr
SUNSET YOGA IN THE PARK
The yoga program aims to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yoga has immense benefits that you can utilize beyond the mat. Intentional breathing relieves stress within the body and mind while the physical movement increases circulation and range of motion in a gentle and gradual way.
WHEN 7:15 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
LOS HURACANES DEL NORTE
The Norteño group will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr
COST Tickets start at $28 at ticketmaster.com
HIKES
The Austin-based band will perofrm live with DeZorah for an all-ages show.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
AL RAMIREZ COLLECTION EXHIBIT
Alfonso René Ramirez (1923-2009) is perhaps most remembered for serving as the first Hispanic mayor of Edinburg from 1963 to 1967. Throughout his life, however, Al Ramirez made numerous contributions to his community. A graduate of Texas A&M University and a World War II veteran, Ramirez had careers in politics as well as education and publishing.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Museum of South Texas History, 200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg
MARK CAVAZOS BAND
The band will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE The Alibi, 114 S. 20th St., McAllen
CARIÑO
The Tejano band will perform live.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE El Ranchito Night Club, 1328 S. Alamo Road, Edinburg
SIXTH ANNUAL FRIDA IN RED GROUP ART EXHIBITION
Hinovations Art Gallery will highlight National Hispanic Heritage Month in September by featuring local and international artists as they pay tribute to the historic and memorable Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, during the Fifth Annual Frida in Red Exhibition.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Hinovations Art Gallery, 1009 Laurel Ave., McAllen
‘THE COWBOY AIN’T DEAD YET!’
“The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet!” Is one of the longest running and most successful cowboy plays ever produced
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE South Padre Island Convention Center
COST $30 for adults, $10 for children 16 and under
SATURDAY
DIMEBASH 2018
The tribute to Pantera will feature Black Gooth Grin as well as AC/DC tribute band TNT.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST $15 at the door, $10 presale at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3586490
NATURE TOTS
A special day 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
TAI CHI IN THE PARK
Tai Chi has positive effects on balance control, fitness and flexibility.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
TACO FEST
The battle of the best taquerias will include food trucks, music and Lucha Libre.
WHEN Noon Saturday
WHERE Mario Leal City Park, Elsa
COST Free
SATURDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Show talent, collaborate with others and enjoy live performances.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Luna Coffee House, 113 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
ONE NIGHT WITH CHRIS ESTRADA
The night of worship and community will include the word.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Edinburg Auditorium, 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg
COST Free
HUMMINGBIRD MORNING
Celebrate the birds.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
SATURDAY STORYTIME
The event is for all ages.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St.
COST Free
MICHAEL SALGADO
The Latin Grammy-award winner will perform live.
WHEN 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Ice House Sports Bar and Grill, 4311 FM 511, Brownsville
SUNSET NATURE WALK
Join a staff member for a fun, one-hour walk exploring nature on our trails. Wear weather appropriate clothing, close-toed shoes, and a bottle of water.
WHEN 6:15 p.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83
COST $1 suggested donation per person
LIVE MUSIC
The lineup includes Redemption City, Spoonfed, Space Hawk, Rogues & Renegades and Archangel A.D.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Recuerdos BAR, 115 S. 17th St., McAllen
THE BLACKBIRDS
The Beatles tribute band will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE American Legion Loyal Service Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen
GOOD VIBES HIP HOP SHOW
Performers include Jay Cee, King Al, Bobby Flo, Lil Dill, Iggyl, Matt M. and NOVEMBER.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE San Benito Community Building, 210 E. Heywood St.
COST $5
TACON MADRE COMEDY JAM
Rio Grande Valley-born comedian Raymond Orta headlines the jam, which unites laughter with music. Additional comedians slated to perform include Sonia Treviño as mistress of ceremonies, Rick Cano and Rudy Barba. Bands set to perform are Wildcat Thicket, The Roaches, Bushriders Dave, Writing Season, Rising from Ashes and Sons of Texas.
WHEN 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd.
COST Tickets start at $20 at ticketmaster.com
SUNDAY
2018 McALLEN STAIR CLIMB
The event remembers the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.
WHEN 7:30 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Neuhaus Tower, 200 S. 10th St.
HECTOR RODRIGUEZ, GUITAR
The guitar recital by Hector Rodriguez will include music by Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Ponce, Antonio José, Eduardo Martín, Guillermo Diego and Sergio Assad.
WHEN 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg
COST Free
GONE FISHING
The National Butterfly Center hosts angler instruction for youth and adults the second Sunday of each month.
WHEN 8 a.m. Sunday
WHERE National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park, Mission
BABY STORYTIME
Stories, signs and playtime is open for ages newborn to 18 months old and their grown-ups.
WHEN 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St.
‘TEJANO’
“TEJANO” was filmed in the Rio Grande Valley in the winter of 2015. This is the Harlingen premiere.
WHEN 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Cinemark Movies 10, 629 N. 13th St., Harlingen
SUNDAY EVENING YOGA
Join yoga instructor Louie Zepeda to discover yoga’s immense benefits beyond the mat with personalized instruction and custom poses to work for any body type and skill level. Bring a yoga mat or exercise mat, an old belt or scarf, towel or small blanket and a small pillow.
WHEN 5:45 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Infinite Love, 2205 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg
COST Free
