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FRIDAY
LIVE MUSIC
Indie emo math rockers Miruano of Austin will perform in the Rio Grande Valley for the first time along with Baby in the 90s, Swisher and Mwmbwls.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST $5; all ages show
RADIO ON REPEAT
The cover band will perform live.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Simon Sez, 2007 Orchid Ave., McAllen
THE SOUTH TEXAS RAMBLERS
The six-piece country western band will perform live. Dinner will begin at 5 p.m.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Elks Lodge No. 1402, 3500 Jordan Road
SOMETHIN’ ELSE
The duo of Mario and Carlos will perform an acoustic show.
WHEN 10:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Stokely’s Cigar Bar, 2260 U.S. 281 Business, Edinburg
LIVE MUSIC
San Antonio-based band Junkie will perform live as well as Lore and Mexican Sushi Gusto Gusto.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Hop Shop, 923 S. 7th St., Harlingen
ROY SOLIS BAND
The band will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Pecker’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1600 S. Westgate Drive, Weslaco
CONTROL
The norteño band will perform live.
WHEN 8:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Ice House Sports Bar and Grill, 4311 FM 511, Brownsville
LIVE MUSIC
Ocean Vertigo, Voicemail Apology and Yruama will perform as part of Harlingen Art Night.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Rio Grande Grill, 417 W. Van Buren Ave., Harlingen
COST Free, all ages show
ROCKSTAR DENIED
Brownsville-based Rockstar Denied uses its cross-cultural heritage to blend Latin and American pop culture as a dance floor ignition switch. Rockstar Denied switches from Bruno Mars to Selena on the flip of a dime.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE LongBoard Bar and Gril, 205 W. Palm St., SPI
JOSH WARD
The Texas country music artist will perform live with special guest Jake Worthington.
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Hillbilly’s, 6000 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST $20 at the door
ALLIED FORCES
The band will perform 1980s arena rock hits live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE The Broken Sprocket, 6305 Paredes Line Drive, Brownsville
KEROSENE DRIFTERS
The rockers will perform live.
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE Laguna BOB, 2401 Laguna Blvd., South Padre Island
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
SATURDAY
HEROBUST
The EDM artist will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd.
COST Tickets start at $27 at ticketmaster.com
KITTY YOGA
Kitty Yoga combines adoptable kitties and yoga, to make for a relaxing health routine for humans and felines alike. The one-hour session will include light refreshments.
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE The Laurie P. Andrews PAWS Center, 2451 N. U.S. Expressway 281, Edinburg
COST $20 in advance, $30 at the door
RGV METAL MILITIA
The concert line-up includes The Final Burial, The Amber Torture, Destructive Cell, Venomous, States Away and Ernest G.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST $5 for under 21; free 21 and older
SATURDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Show your talent, collaborate with others, enjoy live performances. Artists, poets, singers and songwriters are invited to add their name to the roster.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Luna Coffee House, 113 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen
A FEW SONGS BETWEEN US
The concert will feature music by Mellowdrama, Vonn Schweetz, Bagwell and Swisher.
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Grain to Glass, 5921 N. 23rd St., McAllen
COST Free
SUNSET NATURE WALK
Join a staff member for a one-hour walk exploring nature on the trails.
WHEN 6:15 p.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 per person suggested donation
YURIDIA
The former Mexican reality show star will perform live.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE State Farm Arena, 2600 N. 10th St., Hidalgo
COST Tickets start at $45 at ticketmaster.com
HOBBIES IN NATURE: HUMMINGBIRDS IN FLIGHT
Learn about hummingbird migration and more.
WHEN 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
COST $5 per person
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
The family-friendly event will include bingo games and a showing of the film “The Little Rascals.”
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center, 902 S. 2nd St.
BIRD AND NATURE WALK
An expert naturalist will lead the walk.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
LIVE MUSIC
San Antonio-based country singers Mario Flores and Gabe Garcia will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Rinky Dinkys, 18608 N. FM 493, Edinburg
LIVE MUSIC
Dirty3 will perform an acoustic show live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Classic’s Bar & Grill, 712 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen
BOOK SIGNING
Rio Grande Valley native Christina DeMara will sign her books as part of a benefit for Angels of Love.
WHEN 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Barnes & Noble, 3300 W. Frontage Road, McAllen
NATURE TOTS
Children will be able to play freely, as they explore the sounds and textures around them.
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
DAVID LEE GARZA
The tejano star and band will perform live.
WHEN 8:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Ice House Sports Bar and Grill, 4311 FM 511, Brownsville
SUEÑO TEJANO/TEXAS DREAM
The band will perform live.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE VFW Post 10802, 502 W. Hooks Ave., Donna
THE SPAZMATICS
The 1980s cover and comedic band will perform live.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd., South Padre Island
COST Tickets are $25 at the door
BOAT & FISH TOWN LAKE
Rent or bring a pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard.
WHEN 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
BATTLEFIELD RUCK
The ruck and living history event will feature a cannon firing demonstration.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Palo Alto National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Blvd., Brownsville
PRINCE ROYCE
The Latin pop singer-songwriter will perform live.
WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island
COST Tickets start at $25 at www.rgvevents.net.
JAZZ FEST
Performers include Rio Cruzado, Red Light Lounge and Gabriel Preusse Jazz Quartet
WHEN 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Grain to Glass, 5921 N. 23rd St., McAllen
LABOR DAY FESTIVAL
The facility will include free archery, free bait toss and a free photo download.
WHEN Noon Saturday
WHERE Bass Pro Shops, 101 Bass Pro Drive, Harlingen
SUNDAY
AR SOCIALES WEDDING AND QUINCEAÑERA EXPO
The event will feature vendors and more.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd.
COST $10 per person
SUNSET MEDITATION
Explore simple techniques to reduce stress and increase well-being. Bring a yoga mat if desired.
WHEN 6:15 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 suggested donation
BOAT & FISH TOWN LAKE
Rent or bring a pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard.
WHEN 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
BARBACOA Y BIG RED BRUNCH
The menu includes barbacoa tacos, migas, brisket sliders, Mexican burgers and vegan options.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE Suerte Bar & Grill, 301 S. 17th St., McAllen
MONDAY
COOKIE BAKING AND DECORATING CLASS
Learn to make sugar cookies and icing. Also learn to outline, flood, use pearl dust and fondant. For ages 13 and older.
WHEN 11 a.m. Monday
WHERE Bake a Cake, 1000 E. Business 83, Pharr
COST $85, includes all supplies
NATIVE PLANT TOUR
Join a staff naturalist for a walk on the trails and through the native plant gardens.
WHEN 6:15 p.m. Monday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83
SCREENING: ‘VALLEY OF TEARS’
Focusing on the small agricultural South Texas town of Raymondville, one-time Barbara Kopple cinematographer Hart Perry follows the struggles of race relations in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s by recording three different confrontations between the local power elite Anglo farmers and the Hispanic farm workers.
WHEN 6 p.m. Monday
WHERE Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center, 1452 E. Madison St., Brownsville
THE ROVERS
The variety band will perform live.
WHEN 1 p.m. Monday
WHERE American Legion Loyal Service Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen