HAVE AN EVENT COMING UP?
Submit your information to [email protected] 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
HAWK WATCH
Using keen eyesight, binoculars, and spotting scopes; volunteer birders will keep track of the number of raptors migrating north such as: hawks, falcons, kites, vultures, and more
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Ave., Alamo
HISTORY OF QUINTA
Hear the colorful tales of the families that lived at the home before the city of McAllen opened it in 2006 as a mansion with a mission.
WHEN 10 a.m. Friday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD wORKOUT
Join a 30-minute workout.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. First St., McAllen
COST $10 and up
BARBARA RENAUD GONZÁLEZ
González is an important and dynamic Chicana/Latina voice tackling such hot-button subjects as racism, sexism, homophobia, immigration and more. Her powerful and authentic writing style, humor, and biting political satire and sarcasm comment on the cultural and social justice issues of our times.
WHEN 1:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE UTRGV Library, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg
SATURDAY
ANYTHING FOR SELENAS BRUNCH AND TRIVIA
The fifth annual event includes specialized decor and jams.
WHEN Noon Saturday
WHERE Suerte Bar & Grill, 301 S. 17th St., McAllen
SELENA NIGHT AT UTRGV BASEBALL
Fans can look forward to a night filled with Selena music, videos, look alike contests, trivia, and more.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE UTRGV Baseball Stadium
PAINTING DAY
Bring miniatures, figures, terrain, or whatever you would like to paint among fellow hobbyists. Share your techniques and ideas with friends and family.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Myth Adventures, 5208 N. 10th St., McAllen
CHAMPIONSHIP MUD DRAGS
The championship races will reveal the fastest truck on mud in the Rio Grande Valley.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Motorsports Park, 15920 U.S. 281, Edinburg
BOOK FESTIVAL
The second annual event will include authors signing copies of their books, art and books for sale as well as a children’s book reading hour, a poetry reading and open mic, and a book publishing seminar.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Speer Memorial Library, 801 E. 12th St., Mission
PINTS FOR PAWS BEER AND MUSIC FEST
The event will have live music, beer, vendors, food trucks, auction items, raffle items, and don’t forget all the family including the four-legged family members.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE RGV Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic, 500 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen
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
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
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
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
DISCOVER 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 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 plus park admission
FATHER AND SON CAMPOUT
A special of ‘nature play’ designed for the tots! Children will explore the various interactive stations and associate with other tots their age! Boys ages 6 to 17.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $15 per participant
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
Follow the yellow-brick road to the wonderful land of Lark. Fathers can enjoy a whimsical night of activities, food, and dancing with their daughter.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen
SONGBIRD STROLL
Join an expert birder on a one hour bird walk for all skill levels.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3
SUNDAY
SUNSET MEDITATION
Explore 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 suggested 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 Firemen’s Park, 201 N. First St., McAllen
COST $10, includes use of board, paddle and lifejacket
RGV WEDDING & QUINCE EXPO
The RGV Wedding & Quinceanera Expo is the Largest Showcase of special event vendors of South Texas. Find everything you might need for your upcoming special event all under one roof.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
SPRING CHALUPA BINGO
All proceeds go back into the community.
WHEN 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Balli’s Social Event Center, 1620 E. Griffin Parkway Ave., Mission
