Calendar of Weekly Events from Oct. 10 - Oct. 17
Wednesday
October 10
Wednesday Night Comedy
Rob Mungle Headlines, with host Rudy Barba and special guests Jesse Lopez, Timothy Looper and Christian Oviedo.
Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St. - McAllen
$10
8:30 p.m. - 11:30 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
Nature Journaling
Feel the wonders of nature as you quietly meditate and reflect while drawing and writing about what you see, situated in the Ebony Grove.
Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Blvd. - McAllen
$3
6:30 p.m.
UTRGV Symphony Orchestra
Under the direction of Albert Lo, the orchestra will perform works by Shostakovich, Barber, Moldau, Mozart and Danielpour.
UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University
$5
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Quilt as you Go Class
Confident beginners and experienced quilters will learn from Eileen Martin.
A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N. 10th St. - McAllen
$35 per person
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wild Bill Release Party
Schneider's German Gasthaus & Beergarden
5507 N. Ware Rd. - McAllen
5 p.m.
Proper Payroll Planning
RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
801 E. Fern Ave. #163 – McAllen
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Thursday
October 11
Thursday Speaker Series
Briante Najev will present Terrestrial Snails of the Rio Grande Valley. Including facts and ecology of common snails in the area.
Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. - McAllen
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Del Castillo
Tickets sold at the door and for reservations call (956) 627 – 6257
The Centennial Club, 1410 Austin Ave. - McAllen
$25
8 p.m.
Banda El Recodo
Miller Lite Conciertos Originales.
McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd. - McAllen
Free
7 p.m.
Friday
October 12
Magic Tree House Jr.
Ninjas, hosted by MPL Kids.
McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St. - McAllen
11 a.m. - 12 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.
Benjamin Coy, Trombone, Michael Gersten, Clarinet
STC Cooper Center
3200 Pecan Blvd. - McAllen
Free
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday Nights with Charlie Garcia
5x5 Brewing Co.
801 N. Bryan Rd. Ste. 174 – Mission
4 p.m.
29th Annual 4-H Country Hoedown
Hosted by Hidalgo County 4-H Foundation, Music by the Derailers. Includes concert, dinner, beer and wine.
Las Palmas, 9809 N. Taylor Rd. - Mission
$75
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday
October 13
University Draft House Beer Fest 2018
Experience a jam packed array of unique casks, one-of-a-kind collaborations and more including porters, stouts, pilsners, ales, wheats, Belgians, ciders and lagers. For tickets call (956) 225-5288.
Edinburg City Hall Courtyard, 401 W. University – Edinburg
$60, $50 before Saturday
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Ashu
Saxophone
UTRGV Performing Arts Complex
$10
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Boat & Fish Town Lake
Bring the family and pedal boat, kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Available for rent for increments of 30 minutes. All Riders required to wear a life vest. Fishing catch and release only.
Town Lake at Firemen's Park – 201 N. 1st St. – McAllen
$10 - $20
4 p.m. - sunset
Bird and Nature Walk
Stroll through the trails with an expert naturalist.
Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr. - McAllen
8:30 a.m.
Sleep Signals Live
With Knowbody, Red Hour, Vibrahaven, I Am Heir, The Beautiful Exchange (Dallas), Sleep Signals (Minneapolis, MN).
Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St. - McAllen
Tri-City Classic
Marching Band Festival
PSJA Stadium, 601 E. Kelly St. - Pharr
$5
3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunset Live Outdoor Concert
McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd. - McAllen
Free
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Pharr Fire Fest
With live music, raffle prizes, carnival rides, fire prevention tips and family games. For more information call (956) 402-4400.
Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd. - Pharr
FREE
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Spikes on the Road – Live
5x5 Brewing Co.
801 N. Bryan Rd. Ste. 174 – Mission
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Community Shredding Event
shred unwanted documents, limit 5 boxes per vehicles.
520 E. Nolana Ave. - McALlen
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday
October 14
Sunday Speaker Series
Advancing Agriculture. Through research, the Rio Grande Valley developed a rich history of solving some of the toughest problems in agriculture and the capacity to produce unique but flavorful varieties of sugarcane, onions and grapefruit. Gregory’s presentation will also highlight the research of other crops such as cotton.
Museum of South Texas History, 200 N. Closner – Edinburg
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Flute, Violin and Piano Trio Concert
Chamber Music Concert Nights. Introducing baroque and romantic composers Vivaldi, Ibert, Bonis, Dopper and more.
McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St. - McAllen
Free
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Buddy Guy
McAllen Performing Arts Center
801 Convention Center Blvd. - McAllen
$65 - $85
7 p.m.
Monday
October 15
Shauna Thompson, Flute
Hosted by UTRGV Patron of the Arts
UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University – Edinburg
$10
7 p.m. - 8:30 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
Hidden History
Hidalgo Cemetery 1884, presented by Esther Camacho
Speer Memorial Library, 801 E. 12th St. - Mission
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tuesday
October 16
Invitational Choir Festival
The annual UTRGV Invitational Choral Festival will feature Harlingen High, Economedes High and UTRGV Choir under the direction of Dr. David Means. Each choir will sing a portion of the concert on their own and combine a grand finale.
UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University – Edinburg
$5
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Chamber Winds Concert
STC Cooper Center
3200 Pecan Blvd. - McAllen
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.