February 5, 2025 - Events Calendar
February 6 – Quinta Mazatlán is honored to host select works from the poetry-art exhibit, Last Poet in the Woods. Join them for an opening reception, Thursday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to experience a plea to preserve the natural beauty left in our world by artist Reefka Schneider and poet Steven P. Schneider. This program is free. For more information, contact (956) 681-3370 and follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media.
February 6-8 – The 29th Annual Winter Wildlife Expo will be held at the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary. Admission is $10 per day. There will be presentations, speakers, tours, and more. To learn more about the event and to register for a field trip, visit www.spibirding.org/wwe. The center is located at 6801 Padre Blvd.
February 7-8 – Our Savior Lutheran Church will be holding their annual garage sale from 8 a.m. till noon on both days. The church is located at 1105 W. Fern Ave. in McAllen.
February 7-9, 14-16 – Celebrating 55 years, UTRGV Ballet Folklorico presents Alegria, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music that will leave you mesmerized. General admission is $15, seniors are $10. The event will be held at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr. Times are 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances on Sundays at 2 p.m.
February 7 – McAllen Performing Arts Center will host Cocktails con Fuerza – A night on the town with Gershwin, Ellington, Gabriela Ortiz, Schubert, and more. The concert is at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (956) 661-1615 or visit online at www.valleysymphony.org.
February 8 – 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 8 – 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 8 – 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 8 – IMAS will host their Lunar New Year Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be traditional Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese games, crafts, calligraphy, performances, food vendors, and more. IMAS is located at the corner of Bicentennial and Nolana in McAllen. Visit theimasonline.org for more information.
February 8-25 – IMAS hosts their new exhibit “Paintings from Spanish America.” This exhibit features 16 masterworks that present a comprehensive panorama of artistic creativity from Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Cuba, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. A special reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for IMAS members.
February 8 – Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Cocktails con Fuerza at 8 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, in Brownsville. For more information and tickets, call (956) 661-1615 or visit online at www.valleysymphony.org.
February 8 – Luche Libre at the Bay will be held at the Port Isabel Event Center, 309 railroad St., at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 to $40. Tickets are sold at J&H Auto Sales (956-455-9518) and Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center (956-433-7195).
February 9 – 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 11 – Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and entertainer Jason Lyle Black will be performing his new show “100 Hits of Stage & Screen” live in concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.
February 13 – IMAS presents After Dark Crafty Connections from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be food, alcoholic beverages, games, crafts and music. There is an admission charge. You must bring valid ID to enter. Visit theimasonline.org for more information.
February 15 – 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 15 – 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 15 – 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 16 – 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 18 – McAllen Wind Ensemble presents Let’s Dance at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Although the event is free, you must have a ticket to enter. You can obtain a ticket at www.mcallenwindensemble.org.
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 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.
