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Published: Tuesday, 29 November 2022 20:59
December 1 – City of McAllen will host their First Annual RGV Turkey Trot at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 2nd St. from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Proceeds will benefit a local Veterans charity. For more information visit https://www.athleteguild.com/running/mcallen-tx/2022-1st-annual-rgv-turkey-trot-2022.
December 1 – Weslaco Museum debuts their Christmas Tree Forest: Christmas Around the World exhibit. The exhibit will also feature 100+ artifacts from over 50 countries around the world. December 3 is free Saturday at the museum. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. They are located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. Call (956) 968-9142 for more information. The exhibit will run through December 31.
December 1 – Weslaco City Hall, 275 S. Kansas, will have their Christmas Light Display with a holiday market at 6 p.m.
December 1-3 – The Veterans Memorial high School Harlequin Drama Club presents “School of Rock-The Musical.” The performances will be at 7 p.m. each day. Tickets will be sold at the door, starting at 6:30, for $10. The school is located at 700 E. Mile 2 Rd. In Mission.
December 2 – South Padre Island will hold their tree lighting ceremony at the SPI City Hall starting with a welcome by the mayor at 5:30 p.m. Their Annual Christmas Parade will follow at 6 p.m. The route will travel south on Padre Blvd. from Mars to Acapulco east of the medians only.
December 2 – A Touch of Frost, by Valley Symphony Orchestra will be performed at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. It is the holiday tradition featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale and seasonal favorites including sections from Handel’s Messiah and The Nutcracker. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
December 2 – The City of Mission will host their Holiday Market featuring local vendors and live music. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Market Square at 202 W. Tom Landry. The event is pet friendly.
December 2-17 – Skate-A Palooza Ice Rink will open at the Cameron County Amphitheater. The amphitheater is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove.
December 3 – Watch the Lighted Boat Parade of illuminated boats of all sizes cruise through the Laguna Madre Bay. Designated viewing areas throughout the route offers public viewing. The parade starts at 6 p.m.
December 3 – Experience the fun of RGV Modern Band Ensembles and faculty band. These groups comprise students learning new instruments and making contemporary popular music of varied styles. The show will also feature The Minor Revisions, a pop/rock band made up of UTRGV music faculty members. The event will take place at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg at 7 p.m. Visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/ for tickets.
December 3 – Cameron County Amphitheater and Isla Blanca Park will host a tree lighting and firework display at 9 p.m. The amphitheater is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove.
December 3-4 – The 29th Annual Cinesol Film Festival will be held at the Mission CEED building and Mission Event Center. Screenings and sessions are $5 each. Awards ceremony is $10. A full calendar can be found on their website at www.cinesol.com.
December 4 – The Museum of South Texas History will hold their Speaker Series at 2 p.m. The museum will welcome author Marie Theresa Hernandez, she will present her book about Juan N. Cortina.
December 4 – IMAS hosts their Biodiversity Festival and Winter Market to celebrate the incredible variety of life on Earth. Admittance is included with admission. It will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen.
December 5 – The UTRGV Viola Studio Recital will be held at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Library Theater in Edinburg. Visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/ for tickets.
December 6 – Enjoy the sounds of the University Choir performing selections that will prepare you for the holiday season at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg at 7 p.m. Tickets and a full calendar can be found at https://utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/.
December 7 – Join the Valley Symphony at the Basilica of Our Lady San Juan del Valle for a very special holiday event. First, the brass will perform seasonal favorites, then the chorale will perform both with the brass as well as a capella. The event will be held at 8 p.m. The Basilica is located at 400 Virgen de San Juan Blvd. Tickets can be purchased at https://valleyorchestra.org/event/merry-and-bright/.
December 8 – Join McAllen Public Library for a writing workshop on Power Words, focusing on word meaning and imagery in writing. The session will be led by the 2022 McAllen Poet Laureate, Victoria Lopez, and would benefit any level writer. The event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A Q&A panel will follow with local poets and authors. Registration required. Call (956) 681-3000. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.
December 8-9 – The Annual Mission Community Health Fair will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. both days at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd. Appointments for tests requiring fasting can be made by calling (956) 585-2727.
December 9 – Join the Valley Symphony for Deck the Palms at the Cameron County Amphitheatre in South Padre Island for a very special holiday event. First, the brass will perform seasonal favorites, then the chorale will perform both with the brass as well as a capella. The event will be held at 8 p.m. The Amphitheatre is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove. Tickets can be purchased at https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
December 8-10 – The Veterans Memorial high School Harlequin Drama Club presents “School of Rock-The Musical.” The performances will be at 7 p.m. each day. Tickets will be sold at the door, starting at 6:30, for $10. The school is located at 700 E. Mile 2 Rd. in Mission.
December 10 – Weslaco will host their lighted Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. downtown on Texas Blvd. from Pike St. to 6th St. A Santa Dash will be held just before the parade at 4 p.m. Parking spaces are available along the parade route.
December 11 – The Cameron County Amphitheater and Isla Blanca Park will host a Holiday Paw Parade. Bring your pets and holiday costumes to join the fun for the first Annual Holiday Paw Parade on South Padre Island. Prizes and photos will be provided. The amphitheater is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove.
December 12 – Broadway McAllen presents On Your Feet at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
December 16 – Enjoy musical performances with a Patsy Cline tribute and other country tribute artists at SPI’s Country Christmas at the Cameron County Amphitheater. The amphitheater is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove.
December 17 – Broadway McAllen presents Illusionists Magic of the Holidays at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
December 17 – Cameron County Amphitheater will host the Starfish Jubilee. The amphitheater is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove.
December 20 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “A Visit to the South Pole of Texas” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.
December 22 – Broadway McAllen presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
January 9 – Broadway McAllen presents The Book of Mormon at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
February 7 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Superheroes” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.
February 17 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Out of this World – from larger-than-life heroes to the music of the cosmos, prepare for expanded horizons at the musical event for the whole family. The event will take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
March 24 – RGV favorite Mariachi Aztlan joins the Valley Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Latin-inspired works including selections from the opera Carmen for the Carmen Y Mas performance at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Centers. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
April 2 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Memories” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.
April 21 – Star-crossed lovers and an all-star piano soloist converge on this season finale program West Side Story by the Valley Symphony Orchestra. It will be held at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
