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March 6, 2024 - Events Calendar

Through April 28 – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will be hosting México: Crisis and Uprising, an exhibition that brings together the diverse voices of 34 independent artists from the North of Mexico. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Regular admission is $5 with discounted $3 for children ages 4-12, students with an ID and senior citizens 65+. Please check the website www.theimasonline.org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

Through June 9 – Presenting over 20 textiles from the museum’s personal collection, costume donations from local Brownsville residents, Fiesta y Cultural is an introduction to the traditional and culturally significant Charro Days celebration. Showcasing the cultural heritage of the region, the exhibit at Costumes of the Americans Museum in Brownsville, uses historic photographs and textiles to transport visitors back in time and immerse them in the cultural experiences of the past. Fiesta y Cultural is an opportunity to learn about traditions, clothing, and celebration that has been cherished for years and continues to be a source of pride for the Brownsville community. The museum is located at 1004 E. 6th St.

March 7 – City of Alamo will hold a Winter Texan Appreciation luncheon in downtown Central Park at 10 a.m.

March 8-10 – The Tower Theater, 120 S. Kansas Ave., is thrilled to unveil its latest production: the electrifying murder mystery comedy, "The Bold, The Young and The Murdered." Tickets for this extraordinary event are available for purchase at www.weslacotower.org. General admission is $15, and reserved seats are $20. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

March 8 – The Tip-O-Tex Trail Riders will stop at Lakewood RV Resort (after 10 a.m.), 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen, as part of their trail to Mercedes and will be joining the park to a Soup Fundraiser and Bake Sale that is open to the public at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Tabitha at (956) 423-1170.

March 8 – The 16th annual Canada vs USA senior men and women slow-pitch softball games will be held at Westside Park in McAllen, 1000 S. Ware Rd. Local. Winter Texan seniors 55 years and older will be playing for bragging rights as well as having their respective country engraved on the Can-Am trophy provided by the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department. Admission is free. Parking is free. All refreshments are only $1. Gates open at 9 a.m. The games begin at 9:30 a.m. after renditions of both country’s national anthems. Mark your calendars for Friday March 8. Come out and cheer these seniors on. For more information on this event or if you might be interested in playing in the senior leagues next fall call Fred Esqueda (956) 897-6961 or Mike Brower (734) 834-0128.

March 8 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Firebuilding 102 class at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required for the event. Call (956) 584-9156. Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

March 9 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.

March 9 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.
March 9 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.

March 9 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Useful and Edible Plants class at 10:30 a.m. Call (956) 584-9156. Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

March 9 – The UTRGV Ballet Folklorico will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. Concert tickets for the public are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and UTRGV students, and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased at UTRGV Arts Showpass or at the website utrgv.edu/arts. For more information, contact the dance office at (956) 665-2230. You can also visit their website at www.utrgv.edu/dance/dance-companies/ballet-folklorico/index.htm.
March 9 – The Pharr Community Theater will present music with Gilberto Castro and Eliseo Ortega – a mix of jazz, blues, hip hop, and soft rock. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online for $10, www.pharrcommunitytheater.com, or $12 at the door if available. Only 55 seats available for each show. Open seating starts 30 minutes before curtain. The theater is located at 213 W. Park Ave.

March 10 – Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market will be held at Bannworth Park Pavilion in Mission from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bannworth Park is located at 1822 N. Shary Rd.
March 9 – The Pharr Community Theater will present music with Gilberto Castro and Eliseo Ortega – a mix of jazz, blues, hip hop, and soft rock. The show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online for $10, www.pharrcommunitytheater.com, or $12 at the door if available. Only 55 seats available for each show. Open seating starts 30 minutes before curtain. The theater is located at 213 W. Park Ave.

March 10 – The Men and Women of A-Chord will perform at 6 p.m. at Alamo Palms, 1341 W. Bus. Hwy. 83 in Alamo. Tickets are $8. Call (618) 973-3595 for more information.

March 11 – A presentation of American History about the Orphan Train Riders will be held at 1:15 p.m. at Fiesta Village, 205 S. Stewart Rd in Mission. Tickets are $5. Presenter is Dorothy A. Lund Nelson.

March 12 – MOSTH will host their Farm Life in South Texas with activities and demonstrations. On this day visitors will experience Magic Valley history through hands-on activities in the Courtyard Gallery, gallery, and a video highlighting the history and culture of packing sheds in south Texas from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Museum is located at 200 North Closner Blvd. For more information, call (956) 383-6911.

March 12 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Plant a Seed, Take a Seed class at 1:30 p.m. Call (956) 584-9156. Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

March 13 – MOSTH will host their Farm Life in South Texas with activities and demonstrations. On this day visitors will visit the Hub of Prosperity Farm, beginning at 9 a.m., located behind Edinburg First United Methodist Church, 3707 W. University Dr. Participants will learn about the variety of crops that have historically grown in South Texas, water conservation, and when to harvest. For more information, call (956) 383-6911.

March 13 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host a Bentsen Nature Walk at 10:30 a.m. Call (956) 584-9156. Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

March 14 – MOSTH will host their Farm Life in South Texas with activities and demonstrations. On this day visitors will participate in a Victory Garden Workshop for the first 50 to attend from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be given step-by-step directions on planting seeds and maintaining the plant on museum grounds. You will be given take home kits and a Museum Garden ID to keep track of your plant. The Museum is located at 200 North Closner Blvd. For more information, call (956) 383-6911.

March 16 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.

March 16 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.

March 16 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.

March 17 – Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market will be held at Bannworth Park Pavilion in Mission from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bannworth Park is located at 1822 N. Shary Rd.
March 17 – The RGV Concert Band will have a concert at Casa Del Valle in Alamo.

March 18 – The Men and Women of A-Chord will perform at 6 p.m. at Hidden Valley Ranch RV, 7600 Long Drive in Mission. Tickets are $7. Call (816) 863-5639 for more information.

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