Entertainment
Stonewall Democrats to host second annual ‘Right to Prom’
Attend the prom with the date you choose at the Stonewall Democrats second annual “Right to Prom” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Art Village on Main in McAllen.
Men, women and teens from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender community and…
One-man-band Tzu Gardens’ EP release party at Nolita NY
On May 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fall Back Records and Kiss and Tell will present Tzu Gardens’ EP. Tzu Gardens is made up of one man, Edward Guillen, who arranges rhythms and beats, and then layers his guitar, piano and vocals over them. Tzu…
The comedy of Nena Delgado returns to the McAllen Civic Auditorium
Come out for a night of contemporary theatre! Playwright Nena Delgado will present Mucho Suegra y Poca Madre on Friday, May 25. Though the play’s fame originated in Monterrey, Mexico, it has a growing fan base here in the U.S., because the struggle…
Renovated McAllen park set to open Saturday
Starting this weekend, playing outside will get a little cooler at the old Fireman’s Park at Business highway 83 and 2nd Street in McAllen.
The renovated park, which McAllen Parks and Recreation dubbed “Town Lake,” will officially open to the public…
Nayer of Pitbull fame to play Old Ice House
On Thursday, May 24, female artist Nayer will perform at the Old Ice House. Doors open at 9 p.m. She has been featured on hit songs with Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias, such as “Give Me Everything” and “Dirty Dancer.”
After wrapping up her tour…
McAllen ISD’s annual free ‘String Fling’ concert set for Saturday
McAllen Independent School District will be hosting their annual “String Fling” concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the McAllen Convention Center.
This free show will feature more than 900 McAllen ISD orchestra program students focusing on fantasy…
Edinburg’s All Star Theatre casting modern rock musical
Auditions will be held Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25 at the Edinburg City Auditorium from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the All Star Theatre’s summer production, Spring Awakening: A New Musical.
Spring Awakening is a coming of age story told…
‘The Big (not so) Bad Wolf’ to open next week in Weslaco
“They’ll huff and they’ll puff, but this house ain’t coming down” — it’s a lesson the local drama group ITheatre hopes to teach children at the production of The Big (not so) Bad Wolf, which starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, through Friday, May…
Zumbathon to raise money, awareness for local abuse group
Angels of Love will be hosting a Zumbathon at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Texas National Bank in Edinburg. The event will feature three hours of dancing with certified Zumba instructors to help bring awareness to child abuse in the Rio Grande Valley….