Calendars

October 19, 2022 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 18 October 2022 21:31

October 1-31 – The Weslaco Museum and WISD presents Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. Visit www.weslacomuseum.org.

October 20 – Quinta Mazatlan’s Speaker Series will be host botanist Benito Trevino who will present on the many indigenous edible and medical plants in the Ro Grande Valley. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. There is an admission charge. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen.

October 21-23 – Fiesta de Palmas will be held at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Attractions will include Artisan Mercado, fireworks, concerts, and more. Friday is free admission. Admission Saturday and Sunday is $10. Concert prices vary. The full schedule with stages and times of each performance will be released prior to the event and may also be viewed at www.fiestadepalmas.com.

October 21 – Outdoor Skills: Navigation 101 will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 2 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

October 21 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Spiders of the Night at 7 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

October 21 – UTRGV Symphony Orchestra will perform Mahler’s Symphony at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., in Edinburg. Admission is $10 per person. Call (956) 665-3881 for more information. They will perform at the TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville on Saturday, October 22, 90 Taylor Ave.

October 22 – The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will hold the Pow Wow 52nd Annual Dakee Si (Fall Gathering) from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Alton Community Center, 349 Dawes Ave. Admission is free. Visit the event to experience American Indian culture, drumming, singing, and dancing. There will also be raffles and cake walks, and vendors selling Indian food, art, crafts, supplies and wares. Gourd dancing will be held at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A Grand entry will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Intermission will be held at 4:30.

October 22 – The City of Palmview will celebrate 50 years with a community festival at the old Greg’s Ballroom property, 434 Palma Vista Drive. The event will include live music featuring Tejano Artist Siggno, Grupo Alianza, and Palmview High School’s Conjunto La Tradicion, La Joya ISD Folkloric Dances, and school performances. The fun starts at 3 p.m. and will end at approximately 9:30 p.m.

October 5, 2022 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 04 October 2022 15:30

October 1-31 – The Weslaco Museum and WISD presents Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. Visit www.weslacomuseum.org.

October 8 - Join Mission Historical Museum for a discussion on the Summer of ‘66 exhibit that features photographs taken from three volumes of photo survey books that were part of the Urban Renewal Project No. TEX R-91 in Mission, Texas. The photos were taken in July of 1966 and briefly show the lives of local residents. The photos are of structures on the various city lots that were selected to be part of the proposed Lomita Urban Renewal Areas. These structures included residential dwellings as well as commercial and industrial buildings. The event takes place at 11 a.m. The Museum is located at 900 Doherty Ave. Call (956) 580-8784 for more information.

October 8 – The Harlingen Police Department will host their 8th Annual Run with the Heroes 5k Run/Walk starting at 8 a.m. in the Harlingen Downtown District on West Jackson Avenue and A Street. For more information visit https://www.athleteguild.com/running/harlingen-tx/2022-8th-annual-run-with-the-heroes-rgv-5k-runwalk.

October 9 – Join the International Museum of Art & Science for their annual Dia de los Muertos Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. This lively event will include performances, a display of altares created by community organizations, and a Market at the Museum featuring regional artists and artisans. Activities include candle painting, exhibit tours, and a sugar skull decorating (additional $3). Museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave in Mcallen.

October 9 – Bug a Ranger will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

October 13 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Wild Wellness at 8:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

October 14 – Natures Memories will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 11 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

October 16 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Painting with a Ranger at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

September 28. 2022 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 27 September 2022 14:48

September 29 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will present Star Stories at 8:30 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

September 30-October 9 – Pharr Community Theater presents Salt and Pepper. Showing will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays. All tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door if available (48 seats per showing). Get advance tickets at www.pharrcommunitytheater.com. The play explores family, friendships, and illiteracy. Salt's grandfather can't read or write. He's ashamed to tell anyone, and his silence has had a devastating effect on the entire family. Salt can barely read, and Pepper, his new friend, reads voraciously. Together they discover a past, the secrets of which are revealed in an old box of mysterious postcards. The theater is located at 213 W. Newcombe Ave., in Pharr. Call (956) 655-9308 for more information.

October 1-31 – The UTRGV School of Art & Design will present their UTRGV Faculty Exhibition in all Galleries in the Visual Arts Annex in Edinburg, Rustenberg Galley in Brownsville and Charles and Dorothy Clark Gallery in Edinburg.

October 1-2 – the 2022 Showdown at the Arroyo MTB Race will be held at Arroyo Park, 1101 E. New Hampshire, Harlingen. Marathon races will be held at Monte Bella Trails, 2485 W. Alton Gloor Blvd. in Brownsville. There will be solo and relay races for all ages. More information can be found on their website at https://vorbargv.org/chainbreaker-10-50-xc-mtb-race/ and https://www.bikereg.com/56734.

October 2 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will hold a Useful and Edible Plant Walk at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

September 21, 2022 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 20 September 2022 18:43

September 23 – UTRGV School of Music presents Piano Recital: Homage Juan Pablo Andrade at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Avenue, in Brownsville. The program will include music by Maurice Ravel, Federico Mompou, Robert Helps, and others. Call (956) 295-3695 for more information. A full schedule of events can be found online at https://www.utrgv.edu/arts/events/index.htm.

September 23 – The UTRGV School of Music will present Karman Ensemble at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. Call (956) 665-3881 for more information. A full schedule of events can be found online at https://www.utrgv.edu/arts/events/index.htm.

September 24 – The UTRGV School of Music will present Karman Ensemble at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Avenue, in Brownsville. Call (956) 295-3695 for more information. A full schedule of events can be found online at https://www.utrgv.edu/arts/events/index.htm.

September 24 – A Dutch Oven Cooking class will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change.

September 27 – The Valley Nature Center in Weslaco, 301 S. Border St., will host Native Plant Project’s guest speaker John Brush, Urban Ecologist for the City of McAllen, at 7:30 p.m. The title of John's presentation is "Native Plants for Wildlife." His program will include an introduction to native plants of the Rio Grande Valley, provide recommendations on how to choose the plants for your space, and explore the relationships between the native plants and local wildlife. Brush spends most of his time at Quinta Mazatlan Word Birding Center of McAllen where he oversees rewilding/restoration projects, develops community partnerships, gives educational programs, and serves as a park naturalist. There is no charge to attend. For more about the Native Plant Project, visit http://www.nativeplantproject.org or visit on Facebook.

October 1-2 – The 2022 Showdown at the Arroyo MTB Race will be held at Arroyo Park, 1101 E. New Hampshire, Harlingen. Marathon races will be held at Monte Bella Trails, 2485 W. Alton Gloor Blvd. in Brownsville. There will be solo and relay races for all ages. More information can be found on their website at https://vorbargv.org/chainbreaker-10-50-xc-mtb-race/ and https://www.bikereg.com/56734.

July 1, 2022 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Friday, 01 July 2022 13:59

July 1 – The City of Brownsville will be bringing back the long-awaited First Friday celebration at Market Square in their Historic Downtown. This event will be held every first Friday of every month, starting this July. With family-friendly activities beginning from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and nightlife from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with participation from local bars, vendors, restaurants, and outside entertainment.

July 2 – Celebrate Independence Day with the City of San Benito at ResacaFest. The event will feature food vendors, arts and crafts, live music, and fireworks show. There will also be a car show and hot dog and pie eating contests. Festivities kick off at 4 p.m. at Heavin Memorial Park, 705 N. Bowie St. Admission is free. Live music begins at 4:30 p.m. The event ends at 11 p.m.

July 2 – City of Edinburg will hold their Texas Cook’Em Festival. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at Ebony Hills Golf Course, 300 W. Mark S. Pena Drive. There will be live entertainment, a BBQ contest, car show, and food. Additional information can be found at www.edinburg.com.

July 3 – Cameron County Amphitheater and Event Center will present Fireworks at the Park at midnight. It is located at 53550 Dolphin Cove, South Padre Island.

July 4 – The City of South Padre Island will host their 4th of July Walking Beach Parade with the line up starting at Beach Access #21, finishing at Beach Access #17. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. There will be watermelon, water and giveaways while supplies last.

July 4 – The City of South Padre Island will continue their Fourth of July celebration with an extended fireworks show. The Show will begin at 9:15 p.m. and launch from a barge on the Laguna Madre Bay. The best viewing spot for the bayside shows in the Entertainment District, home to several bayside restaurants, and at “The Green,” a spacious lawn where people can bring their chairs to view the display. As a reminder, Bayside fireworks take place on Tuesday and Friday evenings at Louie’s Backyard. The Island also features a show of beachside firework displays every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening. The Thursday shows begin at 9:15 p.m. at Isla Grand Beach Resort on the beach. Clayton's Beach Bar hosts "Fireworks on the Pier" on Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m.; and is best viewed from Clayton's, the La Quinta Inn & Suites deck, Courtyard Marriott, and the Hilton Garden Inn beach deck. For more information on the fireworks summer schedule and family-friendly activities in South Padre Island, please visit www.sopadre.com.

July 4 – The City of McAllen will hold their 94th Independence Day Celebration with an early morning patriotic program (8 a.m.), immediately followed by the Main Street Parade and the Freedom Festival at Archer Park. Music, food, and games will be highlights of the events. The parade kicks off at 9 a.m. Activities at Archer Park, 101 N. Main St., will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities will move to Municipal Park, 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd., starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. from Municipal Park. The fireworks will be set to patriotic music that attendees can listen to at 710-AM KURV.

July 5 – A new temporary exhibit titled “Borderlands – An Illustrated History by Jose Cisneros” will open in the Cell Block Gallery in the 1910 Jail at the Museum of South Texas History. The exhibit features a series of works that follow the historical timeline of the Rio Grande Valley. The exhibit will be available for viewing through April 30, 2023. For more information about this exhibit, and others, visit www.mosthistory.org/events or call the museum at (956) 383-6911. The museum is located in Edinburg at 200 N. Closner Blvd.

July 9 – Looking to beat the heat inside while giving back to the community? La Plaza Mall invites guests to let their artistic side run wild at the Paint Party benefitting the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. On Saturday, July 9th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. visitors can get their creative juices flowing while supplying the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley with bowls for their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. For more details or to make a donation, please see the QR codes on property, visit the La Plaza website, or call (956) 972-5454.

July 10 – The Museum of South Texas History welcomes Lawrence Eugene Fernandez as a guest speaker during the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Jackass Flats: Tales of the Deltaland of the Rio Grande,” at 2 p.m. Fernandez will discuss why it was important to preserve the stories about regional families and historical events. His independently published book is a collection of Rio Grande Valley word-of-mouth historical accounts as told by family members, friends and community leaders. Fernandez has a family lineage from those who settled in Camargo in 1746, and from the original 300 of Stephen F. Austin’s colony. The museum is located in Edinburg at 200 N. Closner Blvd.

July 20 – Harlingen VA hosts blood drive to restocak critically low community suuply from 9 a.m. to noon. It will be held at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic, 2106 Treasure Hills Blvd. Participants are asked to bring a photo ID. It is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, call Kassi with Vitalant at 956-213-7538.

April 4, 2022 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 19 April 2022 14:28

April 21

A UTRGV Cello Studio Recital will be held at the UTRGV Library Auditorium, in Edinburg, at 7 p.m. Free admission. For more information, visit utrgv.edu/patron.

April 23

The UTRGV Symphony Orchestra presents Romantic Symphony at 2 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex. General admission is $5. Tickets will be sold starting one hour before the performance at the box office; cash accepted. For more information, visit utrgv.edu/patron.

April 24

The UTRGV Symphony Orchestra presents Romantic Symphony at 2 p.m. at the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center. General admission is $5. Tickets will be sold starting one hour before the performance at the box office; cash accepted. For more information, visit utrgv.edu/patron.

Distinguished Artist Series presented Kevin Kenner on piano, at 3 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. General admission it $10, $5 for seniors 60+.

April 25

A Spring Viola/Spring Recital will be held at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Library Auditorium in Edinburg. Free admission. A Spring Guitar Ensemble Concert will be held at the TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville at 7 p.m. For more information, visit utrgv.edu/patron.

April 29 and April 30

Don’t miss the epic music of Star Wars performed by a full orchestra. The Valley Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 70th anniversary season finale with some of the best movie music ever written and a performance by renowned pianist Tanya Gabrielian. The VSO will perform on Friday, April 29th at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $25. https://valleyorchestra.org/event/star-wars-2021-2022/

The VSO will perform in Brownsville in celebration of Texas Southmost College’s 95th anniversary on Saturday, April 30, at 8 p.m., at the TSC Perofrming Arts Center. All seats are $30. https://valleyorchestra.org/event/star-wars-brownsville/

May 6

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for this year’s Mission Citrus Golf Classic. Three two hour shifts are available. Registration for the actual event is held at 7:30 a.m. with tee off at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Shary Municipal Golf Course in Mission. For more information, call (956) 585-2727.

March 30, 2022 - Events Calendar

Details: Published: Tuesday, 29 March 2022 21:53

Through April 3

The Museum of South Texas History presents “Women on the Warfront,” a spotlight exhibit available for viewing through April 3. The exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month and highlights women and the roles they performed during wartime featuring photos, uniforms, and an oral history of Angélica González García. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@mosthistory.org. It is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square.

Through May 15

The Valley International Airport in Harlingen and the Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum are celebrating Women’s History Month by showcasing a photography exhibit titled, “Women in Aviation and Space History.” The exhibit consists of 35 images from the 1900’s to present day of extraordinary female pilots who were pioneers in the industry through their participation and contributions in early flight, Golden Age of Flight, World War II, and the Space Race. The exhibit is free and available to all passengers and will be on display at the airport.

April 1, 2

The McAllen Art Walk will kick-off the Irish Fest at the McAllen Incubator, located at 601 N. Main St., premiering the gallery exhibit for the month of April. The exhibit is a multimedia and interactive art experience created by a team of Rio Grande Valley artists in all types of mediums. The exhibit titled “This Dark Land,” explores the myth and folklore of the Celtic Isles, drawing from the Irish landscapes and its dark mythologies. The next day the South Texas Irish Festival will be held from 12 to 7 p.m. with art exhibits, music workshops, games, and storytelling. Green lemonade and food will also be available. More info about the event can be found at facebook.com/mcallenia.

April 1-3, 8-10

The Camille Playhouse will present Jekyll and Hyde for two weekends in April. Friday and Saturday shows (April 1, 2, 8, and 9) are at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinee showings (April 3 and 10) are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for the general seating. Tickets can be purchased online at www.camilleplayhouse.net or at their box office at 1 Dean Porter Park, in Brownsville. For more information, call (956) 542-8900.

April 2

Join Quinta Mazatlán from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as they host the annual Monarch Fest in celebration of the Monarch migration. There will be a Bug Parade at 11 a.m., live music, vendors, a native plant sale, arts and crafts, speakers, garden tours, food and other activities. Admission is $7 for adults. You can purchase your tickets ahead of time at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. You are also invited to wear orange and wings.

April 3

The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Preserving Culture with Native Plants,” featuring Manuel Sabino, grounds and landscaping manager, at 2 p.m. The presentation and tour will highlight native plants in Will Looney Legacy Park and throughout the museum grounds. Guests will see plants firsthand and learn their names, regional history and common herbal and medicinal uses. Sunday Speaker Series programming is included in the fee for regular museum admission.

April 5

Speer Memorial Library will host a book discussion on The Great Quake, in the library’s community room at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the book. The Great Quake is a tale of the fury of nature, the story of how an earthquake upended the lives of individuals and communities – and how it left an indelible mark on science itself. Copies are available for check out for those that sign up for the book discussion. You can stop by the reference desk or call (956) 580-8754, to sign up or obtain a copy of the book.

April 9

McAllen’s Sunset Live outdoor music festival returns with a Tex-Mex Country R&B musical celebration on Saturday, April 9, at the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park, 700 Convention Center Blvd. This will be the 43rd concert for Sunset Live, making it the leader in outdoor live music events in the Rio Grande Valley. Future dates will be held on May 14 and June 11. The first concert will begin with a yoga class led by Quiet Mind Yoga at 6 p.m. Taking the stage at 6:30 will be STAARZ (R&B Pop), 7 p.m. Lizzie Astorga (Mexican and American Pop), 8 p.m. Ricky J and Desert Bloom (Country), and 9 p.m. will be Darius Jackson (Blues).