November 9-13 – The Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival will be held in Harlingen. The event will be full of seminars and field trips for those that have registered. There are some community events as well. Full details and a full list of events can be found on their web page at rgvbf.org.
November 10 – South Texas College Theatre and Dance kicks off its first production of the year with Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. The production will run at 7:30 p.m. at STC’s Cooper Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage Theater, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., in McAllen. General admission tickets are $5. Seating is limited and advanced purchasing is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased online at www.southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. For additional information about the show, special accommodations or for group rates, call (956) 872-2301 or email jleal5@southtexascollege.edu.
November 10 – The Aliento a Tequila exhibit opens at IMAS. A tequila tasting and painting workshop for adults will be held on Thursday, November 17, after hours. Exhibit will be open until January 8, 2023. Visit imasonline.org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen.
November 11-12 – City of Harlingen will host their Riofest at Harlingen Baseball Field, 1216 Fair Park Blvd. There will be concerts, a carnival, artisan market, art walk, BBQ cook-off, a 5k run, food, tailgate party, HCISD performances and more. Gates open at 5 p.m. on November 11 with a Veterans Day Celebration shortly after. Kevin Fowler will be the main artist performing at 8:30 p.m. Eli Young Band will be the main performing artists on Saturday with gates opening at 12 p.m. They will perform at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. Veterans get in free. For more information, to buy tickets, or to view other entertainers, visit, https://harlingenriofest.com/.
November 12 – November is National Diabetes Month. Join the McAllen Public Library for their Diabetes Education classes which will provide participants with helpful information on diabetes, eating well, exercising and much more. Classes are free and will be facilitated by Unidos Contra La Diabetes. The English session will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. A Spanish session will be held at the same time on November 19. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.
November 12 – South Texas College Theatre and Dance kicks off its first production of the year with Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. The production will run at 7:30 p.m. at STC’s Cooper Center for the Performing Arts Main Stage Theater, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., in McAllen. General admission tickets are $5. Seating is limited and advanced purchasing is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased online at www.southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. For additional information about the show, special accommodations or for group rates, call (956)872-2301 or emailjleal5@southtexascollege.edu.
November 12 – A Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held at the Mission Event Center from 7 to 11 p.m. For more information, visit mclrgv.org/events/inaugural-marine-corps-birthday-ball/.
November 12 – Upper Valley residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer's disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Registration begins at 8 a.m., opening ceremony at 9 a.m., walk begins at 9:30 a.m. It will take place at Tres Lagos, 4350 Tres Lagos Blvd., in McAllen. To register a team/group/individual or to start raising funds now, visit alz.org/walk.
November 12 – A 5k/one mile turtle trot will be held at Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island. A half marathon will be held the next day. For more information and to register, visit ravrunning.redpodium.com/spi-half-marathon-2022.
November 12 – The Art Business Incubator on South Padre Island presents Art Fest, a local artist pop-up event, from 12 to 5 p.m. The event is free to the public. Visit for the opportunity to shop from over 40 local artists and makers, listen to live music, complimentary refreshments, and poetry performances in the plaza. The incubator is located at 2500 Padre Blvd., Ste. 1.
November 12-13 – You are invited to a fundraiser for the sole purpose of supplying a Veteran in need of a custom trained dog. Leslie Blasing will be hosting fundraisers for this purpose from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Coco Beach (2612 Gulf Blvd., South Padre Island).
November 13 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will be performing “America Rocks” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.
November 14 – UTRGV will present their Student Performance Series – Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Winds and Concert Band at 7 p.m., at TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. For more information and tickets, visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/.
November 15 – Speer Memorial will host a book discussion on The Honey Bus, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, to sign up for the discussion, or to see if copies are available, send an email to reference@missiontexas.us (include name and telephone number), or call (956) 580-8754. The title is also available online as an e-book at ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library.HidalgoCountyLS. The library is located at 12th and Kika de la Garza in Mission.
November 15 – UTRGV will present their Student Performance Series – Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Winds and Concert Band at 7 p.m., at UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg. For more information and tickets, visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/.
November 17 – The Harlingen Concert Association presents Side Street Strutters as they celebrate 100 years of jazz music with a concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.HarlingenConcert.com, or call (956) 392-9757.
November 18-20 – Laredo will host their Holiday Market at the Outlet Shoppes in Laredo, 1600 Water St. Times for the event are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Visit the city’s website at www.visitlaredo.com for more information.
November 19 – The Rio Grande Valley Detachment Marine Corps League will hold a 5k for Heroes and Kids one Mile Fun Run. The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. at the Hike and Bike Trails in Mission (1414 S. Conway). If you would like to register a team, call or text (956) 888-6275 for a team code. Must be a group of 10 or more. Or go here to register mclrgv.org/events/inaugural-5k-for-heroes/.
November 19 – UTRGV will present their Opera Theater at 7 p.m., at TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. For more information and tickets, visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/. They will perform again on November 20 at 3 p.m.
November 21 – UTRGV will present their Student Performance Series – Symphony Orchestra French Connection at 7 p.m., at TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. For more information and tickets, visit utrgvarts.universitytickets.com/. A performance will be held in Edinburg on November 22.
November 27 – Broadway McAllen presents Postmodern Jukebox at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
December 2 – A Touch of Frost, by Valley Symphony Orchestra will be performed at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. It is the holiday tradition featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale and seasonal favorites including sections from Handel’s Messiah and The Nutcracker. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
December 12 – Broadway McAllen presents On Your Feet at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
December 17 – Broadway McAllen presents Illusionists Magic of the Holidays at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
December 20 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “A Visit to the South Pole of Texas” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.
December 22 – Broadway McAllen presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
January 9 – Broadway McAllen presents The Book of Mormon at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can order tickets, and season tickets, at LiveinMcAllen.com. For more information visit the website or call (956) 450-1929.
February 7 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Superheroes” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.
February 17 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Out of this World – from larger-than-life heroes to the music of the cosmos, prepare for expanded horizons at the musical event for the whole family. The event will take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
March 24 – RGV favorite Mariachi Aztlan joins the Valley Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Latin-inspired works including selections from the opera Carmen for the Carmen Y Mas performance at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Centers. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
April 2 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Memories” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.
April 21 – Star-crossed lovers and an all-star piano soloist converge on this season finale program West Side Story by the Valley Symphony Orchestra. It will be held at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.
