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WEEKEND
TEXAS JAZZ FESTIVAL
The 57th annual Texas Jazz Festival is recognized as the official jazz festival for the state of Texas. For more information, visit www.texasjazz-fest.org.
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to12:30 a.m. Friday; 1:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday; 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE 1581 N. Chaparral St., Corpus Christi
COST Free
‘THE TURN OF THE SCREW’ AT STC
South Texas College Theatre kicks off their eighth season this month with Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Henry James’ novella “The Turn Of The Screw.”
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE STC Cooper Center, 3200 Pecan Blvd., McAllen
COST $5
‘PAW PATROL LIVE: RACE TO THE RESCUE’
It’s the day of the big race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. Paw Patrol to the rescue.
WHEN 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen
COST Tickets start at $25 at ticketmaster.com
FRIDAY
ST. MARK PRESCHOOL CARNIVAL
St. Mark United Methodist Church will host a carnival for preschoolers, which will include games, prizes and more.
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE St. Mark UMC,
301 Pecan Blvd., McAllen
VSO CONCERT II
Maestro Peter Dabrowski proudly presents Concert II of the 2017-18 Symphonic Visions season Triumphant Beethoven
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg
COST Tickets start at $38 at www.valleyorchestra.org
CASUAL FOX BAND
The band will perform country, 80s, blues, disco, classic rock and more. The event will include a fundraiser for the humane society.
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE Avenue 1704, 1704 Dallas Ave., McAllen
COST No cover
SLEEPING VILLAGE
The Black Sabbath tribute band will perform classic hard rock and heavy metal favorites.
WHEN 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE Treviños Lounge, 407 N. Nebraska Ave., San Juan
COST No cover
TRAVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL
William B. Travis Middle School presents its fall festival “The Haunting.” Halloween costumes encouraged. The event will include a Haunted House, inflatable moon jumps, obstacle course and laser tag.
WHEN 5 p.m. Friday
WHERE 600 W. Houston Ave., McAllen
COST $5
OPEN MIC AND LATE NIGHT CYPHER
Sing a song or tell some jokes during open mic and hang around for DJ Otix Hill.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE The Sugar Cube, 800 N. Main St., McAllen
ARZALEZ
The Spanish rock artist will perform live.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE Infusions, 701 N. Main St., McAllen
FRIDAY NIGHT HIKE
Enjoy an evening with the creatures of the night! Bring a flashlight, bug spray, and wear close-toed shoes. We’ll spend an hour slowly covering about 1/2 mile of trails, carefully and quietly looking for anything we might see along the path. We’ll look for spiders, bats, frogs, toads, scorpions, and nocturnal birds.
WHEN 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 donation
SUNSET YOGA
Yoga has immense benefits that you can utilize beyond the mat — intentional breathing relieves stress within the body and mind while the physical movement increases circulation and range of motion in a gentle and gradual way.
WHEN 6:15 p.m. Friday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 donation
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
The 30-minute SUP workout features two laps around the lake, with a stationary workout inbetween. Borrow a paddleboard or bring your own. Come early to reserve your spot.
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10
PADDLE AND PEDAL TOWN LAKE
Pedal boat and kayak rentals available.
WHEN 4 p.m. Friday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
SATURDAY
‘ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’
The film will show every Saturday night in October. Every ticket purchase includes a prop bag.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST $25 at the door or $15 presale at https://squareup.com/store/pluma-blanca-community-theater
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
The Mission Historical Museum presents its Folklife Festival featuring a community altar exhibit, music, dancers, food, vendors, kids activities and a costume contest.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty Ave., Mission
COST Free
UNIVERSITY DRAFTHOUSE BEERFEST
Beerfest will offer 100-plus premium and craft beers from 85-plus breweries from around the world. Beyond beer, there’s live music, interactive games, a wine garden, food trucks, food booths, local vendors and more. Every drink benefits the arts, culture, education and historical restoration for the City of Edinburg.
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Edinburg City Hall Courtyard
COST Tickets available at https://www.rgvevents.net/event/university-drafthouse-beerfest1/1453
CITY OF PHARR DAY OF PLAY
The event will celebrate the city’s recent Playful City USA Award. It will include sports games, music, pumpking painting and a moon jump.
WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday
WHERE Lorenzo “Lore” Garcia Park, 413 E. Clark Ave., Pharr
GEMINI SYNDROME
The alternative metal band from Los Angeles will perform along with Deadset Society, Spoken, Ratchet Dolls and Lonescar.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Sofie’s ‘SS’ Saloon, 6801 S. 10th St., McAllen
COST $10
DUO STRING CONCERT
Duo violin and viola concert featuring guest artist Hilary Gamble, violin/viola, and our very own string instructor Dr. Lindsey Gamble, violin/viola.
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE STC Cooper Center, 3200 Pecan Blvd., McAllen
FAITH FALL FESTIVAL
The Faith Fall Festival will feature a best chili recipe, a pumpkin carving competition, games, pumpkin painting, and a piñata for children.
WHEN 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Faith Baptist Church of Palmhurst, 4301 N. Shary Road, Palmhurst
LIVE ROCK MUSIC
Forceps, out of Brazil, will perform alongside Bloodstrike, Lacination, The Day God Died, Inhuman Belligerency and Mind Eater.
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Hop Shop,
923 S. 7th St., Harlingen
RESACA CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Resaca City Music Festival will celebrate the birthplace of Conjunto music with an event for the entire family. There will be food, fun, musical performances, arts & crafts vendors, and activities for the entire family.
WHEN 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE San Benito City Hall, 485 N. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito
COST $5 general admission and children 10 and under are free; online at www.rcmfestickets.eventbrite.com
TEXANO SUPER STAR LUCKY JOE
The singer will perform live in concert.
WHEN 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Rinky Dinkys, 18608 N. FM 493, Edinburg
PADDLE AND PEDAL TOWN LAKE
Pedal boat and kayak rentals available.
WHEN 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
DISCOVERY DAYS
Every Saturday you can visit the Discovery Museum at Quinta Mazatlán for a special presentation about a featured creature with activities, crafts, and exploration.
WHEN 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center,
600 Sunset Drive, McAllen
TAI CHI IN THE PARK
Tai Chi has positive effects on balance control, fitness and flexibility. Elderly and people with disabilities can also work within their limits. Wear comfortable clothing and flexible shoes, and bring water. This program is offered every Saturday. In the event of rain, the program will be canceled.
WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1
BUTTERFLY WALK
Join a staff naturalist for a 1/2 mile walk to explore butterflies! To date, more than 80 species of butterflies have been documented onsite. Loaner binoculars are available free of charge. No experience necessary. Bring a camera if desired. In the event of rain or extreme temperatures, the program will be canceled and the site will be closed.
WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1 donation
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT
The 30-minute SUP workout features two laps around the lake, with a stationary workout inbetween. Borrow a paddleboard or bring your own. Come early to reserve your spot.
WHEN 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen
COST $10
THE FAJITA COOK-OFF
The annual Fajita Cook-off will feature the cooking contest, food, and live music from Sarah Monique at 5 p.m., Jaime y Los Chamacos at 7 p.m., Monica Saldivar at 8 p.m. and The Hometown Boys at 9 p.m.
WHEN Noon Saturday
WHERE Basilio Villarreal Municipal Park, 1473 Stephen Saenz St., Rio Grande City
COST Free admission and free parking
AZOK
Azok, also known as Jose Alvarez, is well known in electronic music and will perform live. The musical style of his sets comprise deep textures, relaxing, colorful harmonies, complex soundscapes and hypnotic, soulful grooves capable to please the most demanding dance floors in the globe.
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE The Side Room, 323 S. 17th St., McAllen
SUNDAY
FASHION SHOW
Debi Lou Modeling Academy will present its end-of-the-year high fashion show. The show is dedicated to cancer awareness and prevention and to brave and courageous women who have lost their battle to cancer.
WHEN 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE CFC McAllen, 2201 Trenton Road, McAllen
BRUNCH EXCRABAGANZA
Alaskan King Crab is on the menu.
WHEN 11 a.m. Sunday
WHERE SALT – New American Table, 210 N. Main St., McAllen
WEDDING FAIR
The event will include fashion shows, food and cake sampling and more.
WHEN Noon Sunday
WHERE McAllen Convention Center
SUNSET MEDITATION
WHEN 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen
COST $1
