Feb. 12 – The Harlingen Performing Arts Center will present “A Night of Nostalgia” featuring Carlos Canas and singer of music from the 40’s to the 70’s.

Feb. 12 – The Museums of Port Isabel will present “Essence of the Laguna Madre” the museum’s 13th annual fundraiser at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Call 956-943-7602 for information.

Feb. 12-13 – Chip-O-Tex Woodcarvers will have their annual show at Casa De Amistad on Fairpark Blvd. in Harlingen from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2.

Feb. 12-14 – UTPA in Edinburg will present Alegria 2010 in the UTPA Fine Arts Auditorium, Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Call UTPA Dance Office at 956-381-2230.

Feb. 13 – The Brownsville Heritage Complex will present a Shades of Winter History Walking Tour of Fort Brown with James Mills at 10 a.m. Guests meet at the Brownsville Heritage Center, 1325 E. Washington Street. Call 956-541-5560 for reservations.

Feb. 13 – Quinta Mazatlan will present “Texas Tropics Birding’ with Keith Hackland at 10 a.m. Admission.

Feb. 13 – The Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild meets at 9 a.m. at Marble Arches in Mercedes. Call Carol Hovar at (956) 787-7899 for information.

Feb. 13 – Juarez-Lincoln High School will present its Spring Folklorico Concert at the La Joya Performing Arts Center, 604 N. Coyote Drive, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For information or tickets call 956-580-5160.

Feb. 13 – South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center will present Dr. Tom Whelan who will lecture on “The Unique Chemistry of The Laguna Madre” at 11 a.m. Lecture is included with admission fee of $5 for adults and $4 for seniors.

Feb. 13 – Valley Nature Center in Weslaco will sponsor a full day birding trip to Zapata and San Ignacio, $8. Leaves at 6:30 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. For information call 956-969-2475.

Feb. 13 – Weslaco Market Days will be held in downtown Weslaco from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 13-14 – The Chicken House Opry will feature Terry Smith and The Redhead Express. Shows are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Feb. 13-14 – Juarez-Lincoln High School will present their spring Mariachi & Folklorico Concert at the La Joya Performing Arts Center Sat. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Admission, $6.

Feb. 14 – The Chicken House Opry will present the Cowboy Gospel Opry at 6 p.m. with The Redhead Express. Free admission.

Feb. 14 – Juarez-Lincoln High School will present their spring Mariachi & Folklorico Concert at the La Joya Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Admission, $6.

Feb. 14 – The Winter Texan Orchestra will have a concert at Pharr South, 1402 S. Cage Blvd. in Pharr at 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 16 – The Brownsville Winter Residents Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Ringgold Civic Center, 501 E. Ringgold Street. Visitors are $3. A talent show is planned.

Feb. 16 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands/World Birding Center, will sponsor a “Wetland Night Hike” at 6:30 p.m. Admission $5.

Feb 16 – Winter Texans are invited to a “Big Band Jam” at the Border Theatre on Conway Avenue in Mission at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Call (956) 605-1811 for information.

Feb. 16-20 – The RGV Music Fest will be held at the RGV Livestock Showgrounds.

Feb. 18 – Mabel’s Free Clinic Benefit Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Southern Comfort, 1501 S. Airport in Weslaco. Free will donation.

Feb. 18 – The Brownsville Winter Residents Club will host “The Jennifer Show” at the Brownsville Events Center on Parades Line Road. Admission is $10.

Feb. 18 – The San Benito Student Jazz and Mariachi Bands will perform at the W.H. Heavin Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. Free admission.

Feb. 18-19 – The Rio Grande Valley QuiIt Guild will host their annual quilt show at the Pharr Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 956-787-7899 for information.

Feb. 19 – The Brownsville Heritage Complex will offer a downtown walking tour with Dr. Anthony Knopp at 2 p.m. Guests meet at the Brownsville Heritage Complex, 1325 E. Washington Street. Call 956-541-5560 for reservations.

Feb. 19 – The Pharr South Style Show and Luncheon will celebrate the Spirit of Mardi Gras at noon. Tickets are $8. Call Lillian at 956-787-9691 or Gail at 956-781-2641.

Feb. 19-21 – UTPA in Edinburg will present Alegria 2010 in the UTPA Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Call UTPA Dance Office for information at 956-381-2230. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.

Feb. 20 – The San Benito Market Days will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plaza de San Benito, 210 E. Heywood.

Feb. 20 – The South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center will present Dr. Zen Faulkes who will lecture on “The Life on the Beach Under Your Feet” at 11 a.m. Lecture is included with admission fee of $5 for adults and $4 for seniors.

Feb. 20 – The Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg will host a Pioneer & Ranching Crafts Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Feb. 20-21 – The Chicken House Opry will feature The Link Family and the comedy of Ootie, Cootie, Pootie and Sister Cutie Toot. Shows are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Feb. 21 – The Chicken House Opry will present the Cowboy Gospel Opry at 6 p.m. Free admission.

Feb. 21– RGV Band will perform at Palm Shadows in Donna. Admission.

Feb. 22 – The Brownsville Winter Residents Club will sponsor its Olympic Award Night at 7 p.m. at the Ringgold Pavilion.

Feb. 23 – The Brownsville Winter Residents Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Ringgold Civic Center, 501 E. Ringgold Street. Visitors are $3. Incarnate Word Academy will provide entertainment.

Feb. 23 – Winter Texans are invited to a “Big Band Jam” at the Border Theatre on Conway Avenue in Mission at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Call 956-605-1811 for information.

Feb. 25-26 – A celebration of Whooping Cranes and Other Birds” will be held in Port Aransas. Call 361-749-2208 for information.