Coming Attractions

November 8

• Puerto Rican songwriter Kany García’s “Garcia Tour 2024” will be at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd., on Friday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $63, plus fees, and are available at mcallentheater.com/events/kany-garcia.
• UTRGV offers a piano recital of “Chopin and His Admirations” at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV BMLSC 1.217, One W. University Blvd, Brownsville. Admission is free. The selections feature the music of Frederic Chopin and the composers he admired, including J.S. Bach, Mozart, Liszt, and more. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 8-10

• The South Texas College Theatre and Dance first production of the year, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Edward Albee, will run on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Performances are at STC’s Cooper Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage Theater, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen. This production contains mature subject matter and may not be suitable for people under the age of 15. Parental/guardian discretion is advised. General admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased at southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre, or at the door cash only the day of each performance. For additional information or for group rates, call 956-872-2301 or email [email protected].

November 9

• The UTRGV Distinguished Artist Series brings Grupo Fantasma to the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg. It begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 to $40. Grupo Fantasma is a nine-piece Grammy award-winning Latin band consisting of Latin percussion, guitar, bass, trumpet, baritone saxophone and trombone. The band performs a fusion of both new and traditional music. On the event day, current UTRGV students can get free admission by showing their valid ID or using the GET app. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.
• The Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks Show celebration will honor veterans at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Pharr, 200 S. Cage Blvd. The festivities will kick off with the parade at 5:30 p.m., followed by Hub Market Days and live music at 7 p.m., and the evening will conclude with a fireworks show at 8 p.m. The public is invited to show their patriotism by wearing red, white, and blue that day.

November 9-10

• The public is invited to come out and watch the South Padre Island Half Marathon Weekend this weekend. Saturday will see the Turtle Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, while the Half Marathon will take place on Sunday. Isla Blanca Park will mark the starting line both days, with Saturday’s events beginning at 7 a.m. and Sunday’s kicking off at 6:45 a.m. Awards will be announced and given at the end of Sunday’s race. For more information, go to ravrunning.redpodium.com/south-padre-island-half-marathon-weekend-2024.

November 10

• UTRGV offers a repeat piano recital of “Chopin and His Admirations” at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV BMLSC 1.217, One W. University Blvd, Brownsville. Admission is free. The selections feature the music of Frederic Chopin and the composers he admired, including J.S. Bach, Mozart, Liszt, and more. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 11

• UTRGV hosts a Studio BFA Group A Exhibition in the Visual Art Building Gallery, 2412 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 14

• The UTRGV Symphonic Winds & Wind Orchestra performs at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville. Admission is $6. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.

November 15-16

• The UTRGV Opera Theatre performs “Angelo’s Restaurant” at 7 p.m. both evenings. It will be staged at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg. General admission is $6. The production is a revue of songs by Richard Davis sent in Little Italy, Manhattan, 1937. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.

November 16

• “Come to My Garden,” a performance by Diane Walters, soprano, and Michael Ensign, piano, will begin at 7 p.m. at BMSLC 1.217, 1 W. University Blvd., Brownsville. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 19

• UTRGV’s award-winning Mariachi Aztlán will perform at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. General admission is $6. Mariachi Aztlán has traveled throughout Mexico, Canada and the United States as musical ambassadors representing the beauty of the Hispanic music and culture. Mariachi Aztlán has been selected numerous times as the “Outstanding College or University Mariachi” in nationwide competition throughout the past twenty years. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.
• The UTRGV Flute Studio Recital begins at 7 p.m. at UTRGV BMLSC 1.217, One W. University Blvd., Brownsville. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.

November 20-27

• The UTRGV Studio BFA Exhibition will be on display at the UTRGV Visual Arts Building Gallery at 2412 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 21

• Tido Janssen joins UTRGV Symphony Orchestra performing Saint Saens Cello Concerto No. 1, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. Directed by Norman Gamboa, director of Orchestral Activities, the performance begins at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Admission is $6. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.

November 22

• The UTRGV Opera Theater presents “American Vignettes” at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center Red Room Hall, 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 22-24

• Cine El Rey and CineSol Film Festival present the 18th Annual 36 Hour Film Race. Registration check-in and kick-off meeting will be held Nov. 22, at Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17th St., McAllen, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the rules meeting begins following registration. Then, watches are synchronized and contestants are off in a dash to complete their film. Films will be judged and screened in two weeks at the 31st Annual CineSol Film Festival. The final film delivery is at the same location on Nov. 24. The film race screenings and awards will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, at the CineSol Festival, eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, 1304 E. Adams St., Brownsville. The 36-hour team members enter free with pass I.D. and general admission is $10 per person. All necessary PDF forms can be found online at cinesol.com/18th-annual-36-hour-film-race, including the entry fee and roster forms.
• UTRGV Theatre presents “Ride the Cyclone, The Musical” at the UTRGV Albert L. Jeffers Theatre, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee. General admission tickets are $20 and $10 for UTRGV students with valid ID. It is recommended for ages 18 and up. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.

November 23

• Alex Sanso will perform in a Trumpet Ensemble Concert at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 24

• Dr. Monica C. Martinez, assistant professor for horn at UTRGV, performs a recital of new and traditional horn repertoire. It will be held at 3 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.
• The UTRGV Percussion Ensemble Concert begins at 5 p.m. at the UTRGV BMLSC 1.217, One W. University Blvd., Brownsville. It is a program of chamber music for percussion instruments, spanning a wide range of styles, time periods, and instrumentation. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 25 – December 11

• The UTRGV Art Education BFA Exhibition will be on display at the Charles and Dorothy Clark Gallery, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for more information.

November 26

• Celebrate with concert by the UTRGV School of Music ensembles, “Home for the Holidays,” at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville. General admission is $6.

November 27

• The UTRGV Percussion Ensemble Concert performs at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Admission is free. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.
• The UTRGV Jazz Combo Concert begins at 7p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Admission is $6. Go to utrgv.edu/arts for tickets and information.

December 6

• The Valley Symphony Orchestra seasonal “A Touch of Frost” tradition returns featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale returning. For season tickets, go to valleysymphony.org/landing-page/season-subscriptions. All concerts are held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. For more information, call 956-803-3036 or email the VSO Patron Services at [email protected].

December 7

• The 11th Annual McAllen Holiday Parade, the largest illuminated holiday and helium balloon parade, steps off from McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd., at 6 p.m. Tickets for the stadium start of the parade can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $10; early purchase is recommended.

2025

February 7

• The “Cocktails con Fuerza” performance of the Valley Symphony Orchestra is a night on the town with Gershwin, Ellington, Gabriela Ortiz, Schubert, and more. Selections include the Gershwin Cuban Overture; Schubert Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” I. Allegro moderato; Bernstein On The Town: Times Square, 1944 Sinatra Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes (Arr. Moss); Ortiz Antropolis; and Ellington/Strayhorn/Tyzik, The Essential Ellington. For season tickets, go to valleysymphony.org/landing-page/season-subscriptions. All concerts are held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. For more information, call 956-803-3036 or email the VSO Patron Services at [email protected].

February 11

• The Harlem Globetrotters are heading back on the road and heading to Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S. I-69 in Edinburg. They will be taking on the Washington Generals on Feb. 11, 2025. For more information about the Globetrotters and the tour, visit harlemglobetrotters.com.

February 13

• The next IMAS After Dark, an adults-only event to explore the museum, will be Crafty Connections from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and $25 for IMAS members and can be purchased at sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=1910. To learn more about Fright Night and other IMAS After Dark events, visit theimasonline.org/adult-workshops-programs/#afterdark. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen.

February 21-23

• The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ show, 2025: Glow-N-Fire, comes to Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S. I-69 in Edinburg, for three days of action-packed entertainment. Main show tickets range from $10 to $75. Tickets and VIP event information are available at hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com.

March 7

• The Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorale join for “The Phantom & the Best of Opera” in the operatic classics and includes the works by Wager, Borodin, Weber, Verdi, Puccini, and Bizet. For season tickets, go to valleysymphony.org/landing-page/season-subscriptions. All concerts are held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. For more information, call 956-803-3036 or email the VSO Patron Services at [email protected].

March 7-9

• UTRGV Theatre will bring Shakespeare’s tragic romance, Romeo & Juliet, to life. This iconic play tells the story of two star-crossed lovers whose passionate relationship defies the bitter feud between their families. ASL interpretation will be available at the March 9 performance. For more information, including ticket sales and additional details, visit utrgv.edu/theatre or contact the UTRGV Theatre Box Office at 956-665-3581 or [email protected].

March 18

• Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley presents Pretty Woman: The Musical at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories to hit the big screen and will equally lift spirits and light hearts. Visit experiencemcallen.com/broadway-in-mcallen or call the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office at 956-681-3800. To purchase tickets online go to ticketmaster.com.

March 28

• Comedian Felipe Esparza will perform at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd., with his At My Leisure world tour. For ticket information and pre-sale and meet and greet details, visit felipesworld.com.

April 1

• Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley presents The Cher Show at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it takes three women to play her: the bright-eyed kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. Plus, there are enough award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City to stage the production. Visit experiencemcallen.com/broadway-in-mcallen or call the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office at 956-681-3800. To purchase tickets online go to ticketmaster.com.

April 4

• Closing out the Valley Symphony Orchestra season is “Romantic Reflections” with Sibelius Finlandia, Op. 26; Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, A Major, Op. 90 “Italian”; Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2, C Minor, Op. 18. Andrey Ponochevny will be the featured piano soloist. For more information, call 956-803-3036 or email the VSO Patron Services at [email protected].

April 25-27

• Closing the UTRGV Theatre season is a production geared for the entire family. Carmela Full of Wishes, adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios, from the book by Matt de la Peña. Following young Carmela as she embarks on a whimsical journey filled with magical realism and cultural reflection, this play provides an exploration of identity and the power of dreams. This Theatre for Young Audiences production is recommended for children ages 5 years and older. ASL interpretation will be at the April 27 performance. For more information, including ticket sales and additional details, visit utrgv.edu/theatre or contact the UTRGV Theatre Box Office at 956-665-3581 or [email protected].

May 6

• Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley presents The Four Phantoms in Concert at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This is a celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, and brings together four Phantoms from the Tony Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera. The Four Phantoms features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio, and Ciarán Sheehan under the music direction of Ryan Shirar. Visit experiencemcallen.com/broadway-in-mcallen or call the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office at 956-681-3800. To purchase tickets online go to ticketmaster.com.

May 22

• The next IMAS After Dark, an adults-only event to explore the museum, will be Cosmic Competition Trivia Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and $25 for IMAS members and can be purchased at sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=1910. To learn more about Fright Night and other IMAS After Dark events, visit theimasonline.org/adult-workshops-programs/#afterdark. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen.