Coming Attractions

December 10-12

• The Gladys Porter Zoo’sannual holiday celebration, Zoo Nights and Lights, will have the pathways lit and activities running from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. There will be live musical and dance performances, Christmas karaoke and book readings. Shop at the arts and crafts show and the GPZ gift shop. Guests will vote for their favorite tree in the staff contest. The price of admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tickets are available on the zoo website or at the gate, or receive free admission by donating a new, unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The toy must be valued at $5 or higher; only one free admission will be granted per toy donation. For more information, visit www.gpz.org or call 956-546-7187.

December 10

• Maestro Peter Dabrowksi leads the Valley Symphony Orchestraas they continue the VSO’s 70th anniversary season with the annual holiday tradition“A Touch of Frost”and the return of the Symphony Chorale under the direction of Dr. Sean Taylor. Patrons can receive the latest information and sign up for the VSO’s email list at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO office Monday through Friday between 12 and 5 p.m. All performances take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

December 12

• The Museum of South Texas Historypresents Fiesta de Nochebuena, a borderland-spirit holiday event from1 to 5 p.m. There will be a Posada, music and interactive activities, along with vendors selling seasonal delicacies and arts and crafts. Admission is $9 for adults ages 18 and over; $6 for seniors ages 62 and up, plus active military and students ages 13 and up; $5 for children ages 4 to 12; and free for children ages 3 and younger. For more information on the event or to become a member, call 956-383-6911 or visit mosthistory.org. MOSTHistory is at 200 N. Closner Blvd.

December 14

• UTRGV Modern Band Ensembles and faculty bandcombine for a concert at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. As the students learned new instruments, they made contemporary popular music of varied styles. The show features The Minör Revisiöns, a pop/rock band made up of UTRGV music faculty members. Admission is free.

December 14-18

• Quinta Mazatlan’s Illumina Fest 2021is a five-day event featuring over 30 art installations as the Quinta Thornforest that is transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland. For tickets, to to QuintaMazatlan.ticketleap.com. Illumina Fest 2020 sold out; early ticket purchase is encouraged.

Quinta Mazatlan is at 600 Sunset, McAllen.

December 17-18

• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday that the women’s basketball team will host the second annual UTRGV South Padre Island Classic, a four-game tournament featuring UTRGV, UTSA, Liberty and Grand Canyon at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. UTRGV will face UTSA on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. and Liberty on Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. Grand Canyon will face Liberty on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. and UTSA on Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. A variety of ticket options and pricing are available online at UTRGVTickets.com or by contacting the UTRGV Athletics Ticket Office team of Seth Jones at 956-665-3877 and Carlos Muñoz at 956-665-3747 or through email at tickets@utrgv.edu.

2022

January 14

• At 7:30 p.m. Huateque 2022brings together “Ballet Folklórico and Guests”for a colorful evening of dance at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children.For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

January 21-22

• Spanish Nights 2022 Ballet Español, part of the UTRGV Dance Program, will be a two-night production at 7:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

February 11-13, 18-20

• Don’t miss out on the award-winning troupe of UTRGV Ballet Folklóricoin their annual production with Alegría 2022at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Performances dates are Feb. 11-12 and 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

February 22

• Actor, comedian, screenwriter and director Rob Schneider’s “I Have Issues Tour”is coming to McAllen at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $3 to $195 and are now on sale to the general through ticketmaster.com, or stop by the McAllen Performing Arts Center box office for more information.

February 25

• The Valley Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Peter Dabrowski, presents “Dances of the Americas”showcasing dance music from across North and South America while featuring selections by Leonard Bernstein, Astor Piazzolla, and Richard Rodgers. Patrons can receive the latest information and sign up for the VSO’s email list at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO office Monday through Friday between 12 and 5 p.m. All performances take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

February 25-27, March 4-6

• William Shakespeare’s tragic drama,Coriolanus, will be the next production by the UTRGV Productions Theatre players for six performances. All Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays will be at 2 p.m.  The Feb. 26 performance will have ASL interpretation. It will be staged in the Allbert L. Jeffers Theatre house in the campus Liberal Arts Building South. For special accommodations, tickets or more information, call 956-665-3581 or go to utrgv.edu/theatre.

February 27

• Actor, comedian, screenwriter and director Rob Schneiderbrings his “I Have Issues Tour”to McAllen at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $3 to $195 and are now on sale to the general through ticketmaster.com, or stop by the McAllen Performing Arts Center box office for more information.

March 6

• The UTRGV Dance Program will hold the Dance Adjudication Festival Gala 2022at 5 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

March 13

• UTRGV Ballet Folklóricopresents their annual production of Alegría 2022 at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville, at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

March 25

• Maestro Peter Dabrowski concert will be a 70th anniversary celebration, as the Valley Symphony Orchestra welcomes returning soloist Daniel Saenz, a lauded cellist who began his music career with the VSO and now teaches and performs across the country. Patrons can receive the latest information and sign up for the VSO’s email list at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO office Monday through Friday between 12 and 5 p.m. All performances take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

April 1-2

• The UTRGV Senior Dance Projectsspring semester performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

April 22-24

• UTRGVUniversity Productionspresents Red, a drama by John Logan, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, with ASL interpretation for the Saturday evening performance. It will be staged in the Allbert L. Jeffers Theatre house in the campus Liberal Arts Building South. For special accommodations, tickets or more information, call 956-665-3581 or go to utrgv.edu/theatre.

April 29

• The Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction Maestro Peter Dabrowski, will present the music of Star Warsin its season finale concert. Patrons can receive the latest information and sign up for the VSO’s email list at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO office Monday through Friday between 12 and 5 p.m. All performances take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

April 30-May 1

• Seymour the Trollby David Carren rounds out the season for the UTRGV University Theatre. A production for young audiences, Saturday’s performance is 7:30 p.m. with ASL interpretation, and May 1 is a 2 p.m. matinee. It will be staged in the Allbert L. Jeffers Theatre house in the campus Liberal Arts Building South. For special accommodations, tickets or more information, call 956-665-3581 or go to utrgv.edu/theatre.

May 6-7

• The UTRGV Dance Programgives the stage to the Faculty Dance Showcaseat 7:30 p.m. both nights at the Edinburg Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children.For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

June 4-5

• The UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presentsOuroboros: Re-Imagining Mexican Folk Danceon at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and for a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

July

July 16

• UTRGV’s Summer Alegría 2022is planned for 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

July 30-31

• A combined production by UTRGV’s Alumni Company and Ballet Folklóricojoin their talents for Leyendas 2022to be staged at the Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. The Saturday production begins at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children.  For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.