Coming Attractions

April 16-17

• The Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold St. in Brownsville, will host family-friendly Easter activities this weekend. There is a Bunny Corral across from the Small World exhibit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and on Easter Sunday, zoo staff will also host an Easter-themed Animal Play Day distributing enrichment items to the animals throughout the day. The zoo is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit www.gpz.org or call 956-546-7187.

April 19 & 21

• The UTRGV Master Chorale and University Choir will perform Franz Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass featuring alumni soloists and professional instrumentalists from across the Rio Grande Valley. The Tuesday performance will be at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville and the April 21 performance is at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. Dr. Sean Taylor will conduct the Tuesday concert, and Dr. Matthew Coffey conducts the one on Thursday. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $5 per person.

April 21

• The UTRGV Cello Studio Recital, part of the Student Performance Series, will begin at 7 p.m. in the UTRGV library auditorium, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. It is under the direction of Dr. Tido Janssen. Admission is free.

April 22-24

• UTRGV University 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 23 & 24

• The UTRGV Symphony Orchestra presents Bruckner’s “Romantic” Symphony No. 4 in two performances. The first performance is on Saturday, April 23, at 2 p.m. in the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg.  It is followed on Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m., at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville. The winner of the Student Solo Competition will be featured at the performances. Admission is $5; tickets will be sold at the door.

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.

May 12

• The UTRGV School of Music and Quinta Mazatlán will host Music in the Park at 600 Sunset in McAllen, at 6:30 p.m., featuring Tish Hinojosa, Mexican-American singer and songwriter. The public can sit on provided lawn chairs or bring a blanket and their own meal for a picnic on the lawn. Food vendors will also be available. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors.

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 Folkloric 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.