Coming Attractions

By Maria S. | March 18, 2022 |

March 18

It’s Brain Day at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen. From 1 to 5 p.m., discover the ins and outs about brain structure, function, and more through hands-on activities and research posters. Talks with neuroscience researchers will occur from 2 to 3:30 p.m. General admission is $3 and $1 for ages 4 to 12 and WIC/EBT recipients. Ages 3 and under and IMAS members get in free. Call 956-681-2800 for more information.

March 25

Maestro Peter Dabrowski leading the next Valley Symphony Orchestra concert will be a 70th anniversary celebration, as the VSOwelcomes 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.

March 27

Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winners Jesse & Joy bring their “Cliches World Tour”to the McAllen Perofrming Arts Center for a 7:30 p.m. show. Also performing will be Little Jesus and Chule. Ticket prices range from $24 to $115 and can be found at jesseyjoy.com or ticketmaster.

April 1-2

The UTRGV Senior Dance Projects spring 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 Productions presents 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 Wars in 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 Troll by 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 Program gives the stage to the Faculty Dance Showcase at 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 Folkloric presents Ouroboros: Re-Imagining Mexican Folk Dance on 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 16

UTRGV’s Summer Alegría 2022 is 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 28

The International Museum of Art & Science members are invited to a reception for “Industrial Nature”  with IMAS artist in residence Michelle Stitzlein from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn more about membership at theimasonline.org, call 956-681-2800, or visit the museum to join. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen.

July 30-31

A combined production by UTRGV’s Alumni Company and Ballet Folklorico join their talents for Legends 2022 to 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.