Submit your event to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for the following Friday.
FRIDAY
NEON INDIAN
The favorite nu disco and chill wave aficionado finally returns. Also known as Alan Palomo, the show will be sold out. Tickets are available through ticketfly.com for ages 18 and up.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
SUNSET YOGA
We provide personalized instruction and custom poses to work for any body type and skill level. Yoga will support you in your journey to greater calm, joy, and awareness in all that you do.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
ESPRESSO AND ART BREAK
A friendly celebration of art, artists, friends and coffee.
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Espresso Cup Cafe, 2260 S. Business Highway 281, Edinburg
SOMETHIN’ ELSE
The group will perform in concert and unplugged.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Zucca83, 4901 Expressway 83, McAllen
OPUS ORCHESTRA
The orchestra will take the stage under the direction of William Budihar, conductor.
WHEN 5 p.m. Friday
WHERE STC Cooper Center, McAllen
TRIBUTE TO SNOOP DOGG AND FRIENDS
Ain’t nothin’ but a gangsta party! Celebrating all things Snoop Dogg. We’ll be playing all the hits & collabs from The Doggfather & Friends.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Tres, 323 S. 17th St., McAllen
STXIH-DALLAS GARDEN
South Texas Institutes of Health to assist the public with growing their own food. Bring your own water, gloves, mosquito repellent, sun screen and a hat!
WHEN 9 a.m. Friday
WHERE Dallas Community Garden, 400 S. Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen
CREATIVE ARTS STUDIO APRIL SHOWCASE
The second showcase of the year will feature presentations from all three campuses, including numbers from some of our intermediate and advanced ensembles.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Creative Arts Studio at the McAllen Creative Incubator, 601 N. Main St., McAllen
UTRGV GUITAR FESTIVAL
The Guitar Festival will feature guest artists, Judicael Perroy (France), Luis Quintero (Venezuela), Rafael Elizondo (Mexico) and Ramonet Rodriguez (Costa Rica).
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg
COST Free
TRAM TOURS
Take a nature tram tour around Santa Ana NWR.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Friday
WHERE Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Ave., Alamo
COST $5 admission per vehicle
HISTORY OF QUINTA
Tour one of the largest adobe homes in the state of Texas, and 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, McAllen
COST Park admission
SATURDAY
CITY OF PALMVIEW COMMUNITY FEST
The family-friendly festivities will include Earth day activities, cook off, carnival rides and vendors and live music.
WHEN 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Palmview Parks and Recreation, 406 W. Veterans Blvd., Palmview
WALK-N-ROLLA 5K
The event will consist of a 5K walk/run, guided family bike ride, kids bike rodeo, mutt strut and costume contest for pets. There will also be educational exhibitions, door prizes, shows and more. Bring five canned or dried food items in lieu of a registration fee.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg City Hall Courtyard, 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg
WEEKLY MEDITATION FOR KIDS
Research has shown that children who meditate have better focus, perform better in school and have a better behavioral disposition. So bring your child and join us!
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Infinite Love, 2205 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg
SENSORY FRIENDLY DAY AT IMAS
Activities include sensory bins, collage making, digging for fossils, iPad pianos, an object Touch Table, and slime! Reduced lighting and sound will be provided in some spaces. This event is in support of Team Mario.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave.,
COST Price of general admission
BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE
The annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event is a fun and easy way to support the youth mentoring mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
WHEN 12:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Flamingo Bowl, 3301 N. 23rd St., McAllen
THE MARKETPLACE AT LAMAR FIESTA
Support the excellence in education at Lamar Academy, home of McAllen ISD’s IB Programme and Options High School, by taking part in games, music, food, shopping and the opportunity to drive one Burn’s Motors vehicle.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Lamar Academy, 1009 N. 10th St., McAllen
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
DISCOVERY 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 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
HONEY AND SALT RELEASE SHOW
Where many bands look for commonality amongst its members’ tastes, Honey and Salt revel in their differences, seamlessly blending their disparate influences into a sound that manages to be complex without sacrificing immediacy. The show is for all ages.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST $6 admission per person
MEET THE CREATURES — EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
A tremendous variety of insects, reptiles, birds and mammals may be found in this 100-acre nature center on any given day. For this reason, adults and children are invited to explore the Hackberry Trail, build their own birdhouse, make seed bombs, and enjoy all of the cool and creepy critters that inhabit this section of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park Drive, Mission
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 suggested donation
DOGGIE DAY AT THE POOL
Bring your dog and favorite toys for a dip in the pool. Proof of current vaccinations required for entry. Limit two dogs per owner.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Los Encinos Swimming Pool, 2900 Sarah Ave., McAllen
UTRGV GUITAR FESTIVAL
Listen to guest artists.
WHEN 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg
COST Free
TAI CHI IN THE PARK
Tai Chi has positive effects on balance control, fitness and flexibility. Elderly and people with disabilities can also work within their limits. 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 suggested donation
LITTLE PAWS STORY TIME
Little Paws storytime offers a paws-itively fun time. Designed for ages 3 to 8, this program will keep your tot engaged through 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
INTRO TO iNATURALIST
Ever been stumped when trying to figure out what species of bird, butterfly, or plant something is? iNaturalist is here to help! Participants will learn about iNaturalist, an exciting crowdsourced citizen science and social network.Participants are encouraged to bring a smartphone and/or camera.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, Edinburg
COST General admission
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CAMPOUT
Camping experience will include camp set up, guided campfire program, geocaching, and fishing program. Tents and campfire supplies will be supplied. Girls age 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 person
TRAM TOURS
Take a nature tram tour around Santa Ana NWR.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Ave., Alamo
COST $5 admission per vehicle
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Join the WHS Earth Club kid friendly activities and concessions.
WHEN 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
WHERE Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco
HARLINGEN CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR
Children ages 6 to 16 will launch and run their own businesses and experience what it’s like to be entrepreneurs for a day. This event is dedicated to encourage children to take advantage of their creative thinking and utilize their innovative imagination to create a product or service.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE El Mercado Mall, Harlingen
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
TODDLER PLAY DATES
Busy bees are what everyone needs. From flowers to honey, tots will learn how bees are our helpers. Call (956) 381-9922 to register.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center
SONGBIRD STROLL
Come to Quinta Mazatlán to join our expert birder on a one hour bird walk for all skill levels! Binoculars provided
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $3 admission fee
QIGONG WITH PEPE
Qigong is a Chinese health method that has been present for over 5000 years. The slow, gentle movements in Qigong combine mental concentration with breathing exercises to improve overall health and vitality.
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE RGV Music Therapy and Wellness Center, 309 Progress St., Mercedes
CLEAN SWEEP 2018
The City of Weslaco along with help from our partners in an effort to keep our community looking beautiful, reducing public health and fire hazards, are conducting an area wide clean up.
WHEN 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Gibson Park, 301 S. Border Ave., Weslaco
SUNDAY
SUNSET MEDITATION
The meditation program explores 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
McALLEN VINTAGE MARKET
The diversity of Cine El Rey makes The McAllen Vintage Market the perfect place for this endeavor to start and eventually grow.
WHEN 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
BALLET FOLKORICO UTRGV WORKSHOP
UTRGV Ballet Folklorico will be offering a free workshop for all high school juniors and seniors, and UTRGV students interested in joining our nationally recognized dance company.
WHEN 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Ballet Folkorico UTRGV, Edinburg
SHADOW IN THE WARP
Myth Adventures will be hosting a 100 Power Point Warhammer 40k Tournament.
WHEN 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Myth Adventures, 5208 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST $5 entry
EARTH DAY EXTRAVAGANZA AT IMAS
Celebrate Earth Day, learn about the importance of our planet and the ways you can have a positive impact with our special hands-on activities.
WHEN 1 p.m. Sunday
WHERE International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
EDINBURG WIND ENSEMBLE
The UTRGV Wind Ensemble will host its final concert of the season. The program includes Ron Nelson’s Rocky Point Holiday, Herman Bellstedt’s Napoli, Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird, Steven Bryant’s Ecstatic Waters, and Claude T. Smith’s Flight.
WHEN 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg
COST $5 general admission
SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES: 433 SPANISH AND MEXICAN LAND GRANTS
Zarate’s presentation will examine the historical and documented evidence surrounding Spanish and Mexican land grants that endured findings of the Bourland and Miller Commission, a sunken ship with original land titles, the Texas Legislature and the test of time.
WHEN 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Museum of South Texas History, 200 N. Closner Bvld., Edinburg
COST general admission
2018 EARTH DAY NATURE CHASER TRAIL RUN
Run either the Nature Chaser 5K or 10K route through the 250-acre park that features the largest wetland environment in the World Birding Center network.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Estero Llano Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd., Weslaco
