February 19, 2025 - Events Calendar
February 19 – Gelman Stained Glass Museum presents Winter Texan Day with $5 off their regular $20 admission. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s a self-guided visit that includes a digital map compatible with smart phones. The museum is located at 411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., in San Juan. Call (956) 601-0838, or visit www.gelmanmuseum.org, for more information.
February 20 – Join Quinta Mazatlán for an inspiring talk from Mackenzie Feldman, founder and co-director of Re:wild Your Campus from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, call (956) 681-3770. Program is included with general park admission.
February 20 – Angels of Love will hold their fashion show at 2 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 2721 S. 10th St., in McAllen. The event will include a silent auction that will help raise funds for the organizations’ mission of providing services to victims of violence in the RGV.
February 20 – Women Together/Mujeres Unidas invites the Winter Texan community to their first annual Dance Your Heart Out for a Cause, benefiting the organization. The event will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Mustang Lounge Night Club, 3610 E. Exp. 83, in Weslaco. The event will feature raffles, door prizes, dancing, silent auctions and more. Tickets to the event are $20 or two for $25.
February 20 – The UTRGV Symphony Orchestra presents Wild, Wild West at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1202 W. University Dr., Edinburg. The ballet Billy the Kid pays homage to the American cowboy with its many songs while musically depicting some of the many adventures in the desperado’s life. Visit https://www.utrgv.edu/arts/ for more information and tickets.
February 20 – UTRGV College of Fine Arts present Creative Writing: TX Poet Laureate Reading Q&A at the UTRGV Studio Theatre, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, at 7 p.m. Amanda Johnston, Texas Poet Laureate 2024, will read her poetry and hold a Q&A with the audience. Visit https://www.utrgv.edu/arts/ for more information and tickets.
February 21 – IMAS will host an Art History Roundtable titled “Dialogues of Collecting and Displaying: Art of the Spanish Americas in the Rio Grande Valley” from 3 to 5 p.m. It will feature many prominent experts. Participants will discuss the historical and cultural significance of viceregal art, its modern appreciation, and its relevance to cultural institutions like IMAS. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., in McAllen. For more information on admission, hours, events, and other programs, visit imasonline.org or call (956) 681-2800.
February 21 – UTRGV Performing Arts will present Dr. Alexander Sanso and Dr. Migeun Chung with a recital of some new and old trumpet solo literature. Kick back and enjoy the works by Fasch, Bernofsky, and McKee at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 7 p.m., 1201 W. University Dr. Admission is free.
February 21-23 – The Annual SPI Market Days will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $2. There will be hourly door prizes you won’t want to miss. It will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd. For more information, visit www.spimarketdays.com.
February 22 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.
February 22 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.
February 22 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.
February 22 – The South Texas Irish Festival returns for its highly anticipated 5th annual event in McAllen. The festival starts at noon, offering free admission and a family-friendly atmosphere, will be held at the Cambria Hotel. The event features entertainment, a market, activities, food specials and an after-party. For more information and updates, visit facebook.com/mcallenia or follow on Instagram @mcallenia.
February 22 – Join the UTRGV Performing Arts in the celebration of Dr. Joel Pagan’s 20 years of teaching viola and violin at UTPA/UTRGV. Enjoy three classic pieces performed by professor Pagan and accompanied by current and former students at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The UTRGV Performing Arts Complex is located at 1201 W. University Dr.
February 23 – Buena Vida Farmers Market will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m., every Sunday, at Bannworth Park, 1822 N. Shary Rd., in Mission. Pre-orders can be made online at BuenaVidaFarmersMarket.com. For vendor info, call (512) 554-9713.
February 23 – Step back in time with Shake, Rattle and Roll presented by McAllen Community Concerts. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts are held in the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd. Single concert tickets available at the box office range from $25 to $50. For more information and tickets, visit http://mcallenconcerts.com/.
February 23 – UTRGV Performing Arts Complex will host a performance by Monica Martinez as part of its faculty recitals at 3 p.m. Admission is free. It is located at 1201 W. University Dr.
February 24 – There will be a free exhibition by Ruben Lozano at the UTRGV Visual Arts Building Gallery, 1201 W. University Dr., through March 7. In the Charles and Dorothy Clark Art Gallery, the artwork of Noel Palmenez will be exhibited through March 14. The artwork of Susan Lichtman will be on exhibit at the UTRGV Rusteburg Galley, 65 Gorgas Dr., in Brownsville, through March 7.
February 24 – Enjoy free admission to Poet of the Piano-Brendan Kinsella at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 7 p.m. This program will feature some of Chopin’s best-known pieces.
February 26 – The McAllen Convention Center will host the Snowbird Extravaganza from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and there will be entertainment and door prizes. The convention center is located at 700 Convention Center Blvd.
February 27-March 2 – Fiesta Edinburg will be held at the Bert Ogden Arena. There will be entertainment, a carnival, and more. Concert tickets are available at www.bertogdenarena.com.
March 1 and 2 – Harlingen Community Theatre will be featuring Cinderella. Adult tickets are $20 and sold online at www.hctvalleystars.org. Any remaining tickets can be purchased at the door on performance days. The box office opens one hour before curtain.
March 1 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.
March 1 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.
March 1 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.
March 2 – Buena Vida Farmers Market will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m., every Sunday, at Bannworth Park, 1822 N. Shary Rd., in Mission. Pre-orders can be made online at BuenaVidaFarmersMarket.com. For vendor info, call (512) 554-9713.
March 2 – The Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market is a monthly pop-up experience featuring a wide variety of local custom creations – upcycled, recycled and repurposed; collectibles, plants and jewelry. There is free parking and no admission. It will be held at Beulah Lee Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
