Coming Attractions

June 12

• The next La Cancha Watch Party in McAllen for FIFA World Cup 2026™ will begin at 8 p.m. to view USA vs. Paraguay. The events kick off at Oval Park, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and pets and experience the action on a giant viewing screen surrounded by food trucks, an artisan market, local vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, and activities for all ages.

June 13-14

• The UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presents “Ouroboros,” as the group reimagines Mexican folk dance through a fusion of folklórico, tap, flamenco, and modern dance. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket are $15, general admission; $10, adults 65 and over; and $5 children ages 4 to 13. Tickets are available at utrgv.edu/arts. For questions or special accommodations, call or text 956-665-3881.

June 16, 23 & 30

• The Frontera Audubon Society, 1101 S. Texas Blvd., in Weslaco, will host three art classes: Session 1, Drawing; Session 2, Painting, Session 3, Creative Wellness. Classes are open to anyone 16 and over and run from 2 to 4 p.m. To enroll, contact Frontera Audubon Society Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 956-968-3275. Cost is $65 for the full three-week course or $25 for a single session. Art supplies will be provided. Attendees should bring a printed image of a favorite bird, flower, or nature scene for additional inspiration.

June 17

• The UTRGV Summer Saxophone Ensemble Concert begins at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Tickets are $10, available at utrgv.edu/arts. Over 50 saxophone and percussion participants will perform pieces by Sousa, Tomsett, Bryant, and Mangione, along with performances by small ensembles. For questions or special accommodations, call 956-665-3881 or 956-665-3471.

June 18

• The next La Cancha Watch Party in McAllen for FIFA World Cup 2026™ will begin at 8 p.m. to view Mexico vs. South Korea. The events kick off at Oval Park, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and pets and experience the action on a giant viewing screen surrounded by food trucks, an artisan market, local vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, and activities for all ages.

June 19

• The next La Cancha Watch Party in McAllen for FIFA World Cup 2026™ will begin at 2 p.m. to view USA vs. Australia. The events kick off at Oval Park, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and pets and experience the action on a giant viewing screen surrounded by food trucks, an artisan market, local vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, and activities for all ages.

June 24

• The next La Cancha Watch Party in McAllen for FIFA World Cup 2026™ will begin at 8 p.m. to view Mexico vs. Czechia. The events kick off at Oval Park, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and pets and experience the action on a giant viewing screen surrounded by food trucks, an artisan market, local vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, and activities for all ages.

June 25

• The next La Cancha Watch Party in McAllen for FIFA World Cup 2026™ will begin at 9 p.m. to view USA vs. Turkey. The events kick off at Oval Park, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, friends, and pets and experience the action on a giant viewing screen surrounded by food trucks, an artisan market, local vendors, live entertainment, cultural performances, and activities for all ages.

June 25-27

• The South Texas College Theatre & Dance Department’s season finale is the Fifth Annual South Texas New Play Festival. STXNPF returns with a full workshop production of a standout play from last year’s staged readings, plus three new scripts selected through a blind submission process. It takes place at the Cooper Center for Performing Arts, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen. General admission is $5 for the productions. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door (cash/check only). Tickets go on sale one month before each performance and can be purchased at southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. For more information, call 956-872-2301 or email at [email protected].

June 26

• UTRGV Arts presents the Vaquero Youth Band Camp Concert at 1 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Admission is $10. For questions, registration or special accommodations, contact the UTRGV School of Music at 956-665-3881 or 956-882-7025.

July 4

• Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg has announced is an official host location for the America250 Block Party. The Edinburg event is free and open to the public. The signature cook-off competition tradition will have a variety of food and retail vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and community attractions throughout the day. Additional activities include the following: Firecracker 5K, Rogue Boxing Independence Day Night of Champions, Cars and Stripes Carshow, Family Fun Zone, Freedom Jump Skydive Event, Food and Market Vendors, and Sizzle and Stripes Fireworks Show to close out the evening. For additional information, go to edinburg.com/texas-cookem-high-steaks-in-edinburg.

July 11

• The UTRGV Alegria 2026 Summer Show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Tickets are $5 to $15 and available at utrgv.edu/arts. The award-winning UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presents a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music under the direction of Miguel Peña. For questions or special accommodations, call the UTRGV Dance Department at 956-665-2230 or 956-882-7025.

September 3-6

• The Greatest Show On Earth® will be playing at the Bert Ogden Arena. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Bert Ogden Arena is at 4900 S. I-69C, Edinburg. Tickets are available online at AXS.com or visit the Bert Ogden box office. For more information, visit ringling.com/special-offers.

September 29

• The 20th Annual Empty Bowls event for the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg. Empty Bowls luncheon and silent auction offers an afternoon for guests to sample tastings from more than 35 participating restaurants while supporting the Food Bank. Tickets will be available closer to the event at BertOgdenArena.com. Attendees can select a hand-painted bowl to take home as a reminder of the ongoing need to help ensure every family has access to food. Businesses and individuals interested in supporting the event through sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to contact Philip Farias at 956-904-4513 or email [email protected]. For more information about the Food Bank RGV, visit foodbankrgv.com

October 4

• Comedian Jo Koy brings his Koy Meets World Tour to Bert Ogden Arena. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available to purchase at bertogdenarena.com or at the Bert Ogden Arena box office, 4900 S. I-69C, Edinburg. For more information, go to JoKoy.com.