Weekly Events from April 4 - April 10
Wednesday
April 4
Workshop: Speaking for Influence & Impact
Whether it's for 15 minutes or hour long keynote, the ability to connect and communicate will be essential to effectively reaching the audience. Hosted by Dream Big Facility, learn how to speak in public.
Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, 202 W. Tom Landry St. - Mission
Free
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Hawk Watch
The hawk watch station will be staffed daily until April 15. Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, birders will keep track of the number of raptors migrating north.
Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Rd. - Alamo
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Beginner's Yoga
Program is designed to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally and emotionally. Bring a yoga mat or exercise mat, towel or small blanket.
McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83 – McAllen
$1 suggested donation
6 p.m.
Garden Walk
See green plants and vibrant flowers and learn names and uses, especially native plants. The one-hour stroll will help attendees learn how to fit plants into their garden at home.
Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Dr. - McAllen
10 a.m.
Prairie Artisan Ales Pint Night
Featuring Americana, Vous Francais, Phatasmagoria Double IPA and Prairie & Friends.
Grain to Glass, 5921 N. 23rd St. - McAllen
6 p.m.
Buddy
Witness Buddy Holly's story explode onto the stage in a toe-tapping, hand-clapping extravaganza.
McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd. - McAllen
$42 - $62
7:30 p.m.
Citrus Hiring Event
searching for Farm Agricultural and Farm Tractor Operator jobs.
Workforce Solutions, 2719 W. University Dr. - Edinburg
9 a.m.
Thursday
April 5
GMCC & RGVision Mixer
Honoring Rene Capistran and NTB Charities.
The Bryan House, 1113 E. Mile 2 – Mission
$20
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Yoga Under the Oaks
This yoga program is designed to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally and emotionally. Adults and mature children only. Bring a yoga mat or exercise mat, towel or small blanket.
McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83 – McAllen
$1 suggested donation
Fresh Start Nutrition Life Ribbon Cutting
A business that promotes healthy living and an active lifestyle.
6101 S. Cage Blvd. Ste. 121 – Pharr
2:30 p.m.
South Texas Senior Summit
Health screenings, dancing, door prizes and more.
Boggus Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd. - Pharr
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Patron of the Arts UTRGV
Christopher Adkins, cello & Stacy Kwak, piano featuring music by Bach, Chopin and music inspired by fairy tales.
UTRGV Performing Art Complex, 1201 W. University
$10 GA, $5 seniors, students.
7 p.m.
Friday
April 6
Communication Arts Festival
Get to the know the communication, public relations and media industries by connecting with media professionals and entrepreneurs.
South Texas College, 3201 W. Pecan
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Stand up Paddleboard Workout
30 minute SUP Workout will include two laps around the lake with a stationary workout in between.
Town Lake at Firemen's Park, 201 N. 1st St. – McAllen
$10
6 p.m.
Sunset Yoga
This yoga program is designed to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally and emotionally. Adults and mature children only. Bring a yoga mat or exercise mat, towel or small blanket.
McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83 – McAllen
$1 suggested donation
6:15 p.m.
Paddle and Pedal Town Lake
Boat Rental Fees 30 minutes include 2-seater pedal boat $10, 4-seater pedal boat $20, Single Kayak $10, double kayak $20, stand up paddleboard $10.
Town Lake at Firemen's Park, 201 N. 1st St. – McAllen
4 p.m.
Zane Williams
Live with special guest Wreckless Texas. First come, first serve seating. Doors 8 p.m.
Hillbilly's, 6000 N. 10th St. - McAllen
$5
8 p.m – 2 a.m.
The Rumble
Live at Roosevelt's at 7
821 N. Main St. - McAllen
8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Valley Symphony Orchestra
Forbidden Pleasures of Carmina Burana
McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd.
$35 - $55
8 p.m.
Social Media Survival Tactics
Tools to help you thrive presented by Triggers Media. Format will be lunch and learn classes.
Grindstone Coworking, 506 W. University Dr. - Edinburg
$15
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday
April 7
Light Up the Night 5k
Team Mario's Autism 5k hosted by Team Mario. First 500 participants receive ticket to Toros game.
HEB Park, 1616 S. Raul Longoria Rd. - Edinburg
6 p.m.
10th Annual Brew-Seum
Now in its 10th installment A Night at the Brewseum will have over 150 different beers to sample along with local restaurants offering up some eats. Powell Brothers will take the stage.
IMAS, 1900 Nolana Ave. - McAllen
$70
6 p.m.
Jazz Night
Rio Cruzado and Red Light Lounge will perform.
Grain to Glass, 5921 N. 23rd St. - McAllen
8 p.m.
Pharr HUB Cook-Off
IBCA sanctioned.
Food Bank RGV, 724 Cage Blvd. - Pharr
1 p.m.
Tai Chi in the Park
Wear comfortable clothing and flexible shoes and bring water. Please be prompt. In the event of rain the program will be canceled.
McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83 – McAllen
$1 suggested donation
8 a.m.
Stand up Paddleboard Workout
30 minute SUP Workout will include two laps around the lake with a stationary workout in between.
Town Lake at Firemen's Park, 201 N. 1st St. – McAllen
$10
6 p.m.
Pharr HUB FEST
Carnival rides, entertaining performances and live music from local and international groups. There will be music, food, and fun for the family.
Downtown Pharr, 118 S. Cage Blvd. - Pharr
$5 after 5 p.m.
4 p.m. - Midnight
IHRA Drag Racing
Out of town competitors include Dragster, Door Slammers Jr., Rice Rockets
Edinburg Motorsports Park, 15920 N. Exp 281 – Edinburg
4 p.m.
4th Allstate Art Exhibit
A celebration of art and poetry with Leslie Perez, Carlos Villarreal, Gaby Rico, Lionel Castillo, Mujtaba Naqvi, Renato de la Garza and Turgo Rojare.
Almaguer Insurance Agency, 2008 E. Griffin Pkwy – Mission
7 p.m.
National Beer Day
Also two-year anniversary day. A new menu will be rolled out.
Schneider's German Gasthaus & Beergarden, 5507 N. Ware Rd. - McAllen
11 a.m. - midnight
Rabble Rouser Brewing Company
Two-year anniversary party. Featuring new ales, food, live music. A 21+ event
Rabble-Rouser Brewing Company, 301 E. Cedar Ave. - McAllen
6 p.m.
Sol De Oro & Sol Azteca
Mariachi Sol de Oro and Grupo Folkorico Sol Azteca
Alejandro Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Dr. - La Joya
$8
2 p.m., 7 p.m.
BeYoutiful
It's a girl thing conference. The mission is to inspire young women to live extraordianry lives in the midst of life challenges and social pressures. Visit itsagirlthing.org for more information. Julie Carrier will be the feature speaker.
BT Church. 2001 Trenton Rd. - McAllen
$25
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday
April 8
NuDega SIN
Service industry night with special guest Chef Gabriel Fuentes from Nuri McAllen. Love & Magick will perform while Renato Hernandez with Holiday Wine & Liquor behind the bar.
Bodega Tavern & Kitchen, 2901 N. 10th St. Ste. A/B – McAllen
7 p.m.
IMAS Brews & Brunch
$3 craft beer from the night before. Beer Yoga. Food Trucks.
IMAS, 1900 Nolana Ave. - McAllen
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunset Meditation
This meditation program will explore simple techniques to reduce stress and increase well-being. Bring a yoga mat if desired.
McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83 – McAllen
$1 suggested donation
WrestleMania 34
Viewing Party
Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St. - McAllen
Free
5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday
April 9
Percussion Chamber Ensemble
Under the direction of Mark Joseph Ramirez. Featuring works by Michael Burritt, Joseph Harchanko, Nigel Westlake, Mark Ramirez and others.
UTRGV Performance Arts Complex, 1201 W. University – Edinburg
$5
7 p.m.
Women's Self Defense Class
Gracie Barra offers a Women's self defense class every Monday. Instruction will include self-awareness & physical escape techniques that will be different each class. Wear workout clothes.
Gracie Barra McAllen, 1701 W. Dove – McAllen
Free
7 p.m. - 8 pm.
Sunset Meditation
This meditation program will explore simple techniques to reduce stress and increase well-being. Bring a yoga mat if desired.
McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83 – McAllen
$1 suggested donation
6 p.m.
Beginner's Yoga
Program is designed to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally and emotionally. Bring a yoga mat or exercise mat, towel or small blanket.
McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83 – McAllen
$1 suggested donation
6 p.m.
Sophomore Recital
Aaron Serna, Piano & Joseph Esquivel, Voice
STC Cooper Center, 3200 Pecan Blvd. - McAllen
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
April 10
Theatre People
New short comedies by Eric Wiley.
Studio Theatre (Room 107) ELABS – UTRGV Edinburg
$7
7:30 p.m.
Jose Suarez
Upcoming artist attending UTRGV will have an opening reception.
Sekula Library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd. - Edinburg
6 p.m.