Coming Attractions

April 21

• Asiya Korepanova returns to the Valley Symphony Orchestra for Grieg’s Piano Concerto, along with the American masterpiece and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Tickets can be purchased in person at the MPAC box office, online at valleyorchestra.org, ticketmaster.com, or by calling the office at 956-661-1615.
• A performance by the UTRGV Guitar Ensemble begins at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

April 21-23

• The UTRGV Department of Theatre will be performing the final production of their theatre season with Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days by Marisela Treviño Orta. Performances Friday and Saturday are at 7:30 p.m., and concludes with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 23. ASL interpretation will be available for Saturday. It will be in the Albert L. Jeffers theatre at UTRGV at 1201 W. University Dr. Ticket sales begin one hour prior to the show start time and end promptly at the show start time. Ticket prices are $15 general admission, $10 for senior/military and $5 for UTRGV student, faculty and staff with valid ID. For more information, go to theatreboxoffice@utrgv.edu.

April 22

• The Dia de la Guitar Showcase will be at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. The ensemble showcase is at 5 p.m. Guest artist is guitarist Ivan Rijos at 7 p.m. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

April 23

• Jeremy Wilson presents “Songs and Stories” at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville. Admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for children. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

April 24-25

• The UTRGV Symphony Orchestra presents Opera Favorites on April 24 at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville. A repeat performance will be the next night at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. Admission is $5. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

April 25 & 30

• It’s the Night of Saxophone, in two performances. The first is on April 25 at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville. The second is on April 30 at 3 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

April 26

• The South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery, 400 N. Border in Weslaco, presents “Colorful Paradise,”a mixed-media art exhibition by artist Gerardo Medina. An opening reception will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be on view until July 21. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. For more information, call 956-447-6663, email gotvos@southtexascollege.edu or visit library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart.

April 27-28

• The UTRGV Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Winds will perform on April 27 at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville and again on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. Admission is $5. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

April 28

• Rep. Monica De La Cruz has announced this date as the deadline to submit works for the Congressional Art Competition for high school students from the 15th Congressional District of Texas. The over-all winner of our district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide. For more information, go to DeLaCruz.house.gov.

April 29

• The Modern Bands performance begins at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

April 30

• Juan Pablo, pianist,offers a musical program, “Visions, Fantasies & Sonatas,” at 3 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

• The University Choir presents “All the Small Things” at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. Admission is $5. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.
• The UTRGV Community Trombone Choir and Brass Ensemble performance will begin at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville. For more information, go to utrgv.edu/arts.

May 20-21

• The South Padre Island Jailbreak Beach Escap ewill be a two-day event at Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill. The one-of-a-kind obstacle course race challenges participants to climb over walls, crawl through sand, navigate tire climbs and more. The registration fee is $50 per person or $180 for a group of four. To learn more or register, visit the event’s website at runthejailbreak.com or contact the event organizers at jailbreakspi@gmail.com. For more information on South Padre Island, visit sopadre.com.