November 8 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “Making Recipes with Fat Better for You” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.

November 9 – The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is celebrating Veterans Day with a Benefits Fair, BBQ, and prize giveaways from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McAllen VA Clinic, 901 E. Hackberry. Call (956) 291-9093 for more information.

November 9, 11, 12 & 18 – STC Theater and Dance starts their season off with Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 11, 2 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 18. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Performing Arts, located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

November 8-12 – The 30th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival will be held at the Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr. For the full calendar of events, visit www.rgvbf.org.

November 11 – 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.
November 11 – 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.

November 11 – 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.

November 11 – There will be a painting in the Gallery event from 2 to 4 p.m. at IMAS with educator and artist Edgar Cortez. Participants will be guided through a landscape acrylic painting as they learn more about the importance of foreground, middle and background in art. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is $20 and includes admission. Visit their website at www.theimasonline.org for more information.

November 11 – The Harlingen Farmers Market is held every Saturday, mid-October through mid-June, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Tyler Ave. and 2nd St. The event features a wide variety of fresh, local produce, baked goods, music and more. For more information visit harlingenfarmersmarket.com.

November 12 – Bentsen State Park will host Wild Wellness Yoga at 8:30 a.m. Reservations required. Call (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

November 12 – IMAS invites music enthusiasts to a captivating afternoon of opera from 2 to 3 p.m. The program features UTRGV’s award-winning students. Admission is included with general admission and is free for IMAS members. For advanced tickets, visit their website at www.theimasonline.org.

November 12 – The Port Isabel Antique and Flea Market is a monthly event (excluding December) featuring a wide variety of local creations, collectibles, and plants. Artisans display original artwork, jewelry, items crafted from beach finds, and pieces inspired by local culture. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beulah Le Park on Highway 100.

November 13 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “Double Pleasure Side Dishes” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.

November 14 – Harlingen Concert Association presents, Bennie and The Jets at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church in Harlingen, 901 N. Loop 499. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.

November 14 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present their Red, White and Blues combining Veterans Day patriotic music with some jazzy, toe-tapping tunes. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating is available. For more information visit mcallenwindensemble.org.

November 17, 18, 19 – The Harlingen Community Theatre will present Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, A Comedy Classic. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Be advised, this show contains mild language and is intended for a mature audience. The theatre is located at 1209 Fair Park Blvd. Visit hctvalleystars.org for more information and tickets.

November 18 – McAllen Public Library will host “Holiday Meal Made Healthy” at 11 a.m. Tips and tricks for trimming down meals and making them healthy will be discussed. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.

November 26 – Bentsen State Park will host Nature’s Memories at 2 p.m. Reservations required. Call (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission.

November 27 – McAllen Public Library will host the discussion “Celebrating Sensibly” at 2 p.m. as part of their Diabetes Month series. Call ahead to register at (956) 681-3000. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.

December 1 – Edinburg will kick-off the holiday season with their Night of Lights Parade. This event is set to illuminate Downtown Edinburg at 7 p.m. For more information, visit their website at www.edinburg.com.

December 1 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents the holiday favorite featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale, A Touch of Frost, returns for its 23rd year. The Chorale will be conducted by Dr. Sean Taylor, Director of Choral Studies at UTRGV. The holiday program will include the Symphony’s signature arrangement of Feliz Navidad, along with selections from “The Nutcracker” and Handel’s “Messiah.” All concerts will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center located at 801 Convention Center Blvd. For more information, visit the VSO website at valleyorchestra.org.

December 15 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present Christmas with a Twist. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating is available. For more information visit mcallenwindensemble.org.

February 13 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present Animation! Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating is available. For more information visit mcallenwindensemble.org.

February 22, 24, & 25 – STC Theater and Dance brings The Little Prince to the stage. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Performing Arts, located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

February 23 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents the concert Lyrical Legends features the VSO’s Assistant Principal cellist Patrick Hopkins performing “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” as well as family-friendly selections including “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. All concerts will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center located at 801 Convention Center Blvd. For more information, visit the VSO website at valleyorchestra.org.

March 22 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents music from Harry Potter films and returning soloist Tanya Gabrielian performs George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F. All concerts will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center located at 801 Convention Center Blvd. For more information, visit the VSO website at valleyorchestra.org.

April 7 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present a Golden Celebration of 50 Years of Music. Show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com. Reserved seating is available. For more information visit mcallenwindensemble.org.

April 19 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “Spellbound Symphony,” will include Rimsky-Korsakov’s beguiling Scheherazade, inspired by the tales of “The Arabian Nights.” All concerts will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center located at 801 Convention Center Blvd. For more information, visit the VSO website at valleyorchestra.org.