Orange Cupcake Day, Tuesday 11am-9pm, RGV Cupcake Factory. Buy an orange cupcake in honor of Hunger Action Month! Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of the RGV.

Odette’s Secret Closet 3rd Anniversary Pop-Up Celebration, Wednesday noon-8pm, Bodega Tavern & Kitchen. Vintage shopping plus great food and drinks. Free.

Locations Wine Tasting, Wednesday 7-9pm, The Orchard Lounge. Sample four Locations wines, plus hors d’oeuvres. $25 per person. Reservations: Amanda at 956-534-8071 or Rex at 956-534-1863.

Wine Tasting Event, Wednesday 7pm, The Quarter. $10 for this monthly wine tasting event.

Butterfly Lovers Concerto – VSO Concert I, Thursday 8pm, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex (Edinburg). The Valley Symphony Orchestra performs, featuring Geoffrey Wong on violin. Tickets: $52, $55.

Blank Side (SATX), Friday 9pm, BAM (Brownsville). With The Palantines, Narb and more. $5, all ages.

2nd Annual Run With The Heroes 5K, Saturday 8am, Downtown Harlingen. Benefits the Family Crisis Center, The Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen and the Texas Special Olympics. $25 for ages 15+, $15 for 5-14, free for under 5.

HAM Tree Planting, Saturday 8-11am, Food Bank of the RGV (Pharr). The Food Bank will be planting fruit trees on their grounds as part of Hunger Action Month. Reserve your spot to help: call (956) 904-4525.

Pokemon Go Historic Walking Tour, Saturday 8-10am, Museum of South Texas History (Edinburg). Explore historic Edinburg while searching for Pokemon! 15 Pokestops are on the 2 mile route, and MOST will drop lures at the museum’s two nearby stops. Free, all ages.

Vendor Blender, Saturday 10am-5pm, McAllen Public Library. Small business and craft vendor expo. Free to the public.

Fam Jam City Fest [UPDATE 9/19/16: This event has been postponed indefinitely], 10am-11pm, Archer Park. Fundraiser for The City 97.7FM, which features local music and is trying to expand their station’s reach. Donations encouraged. Over a dozen local bands will perform, plus vendors, non-profits and more.

Kids in the Kitchen, Saturday 11am-2pm, Edinburg Children’s Hospital. Kids learn about healthy eating in a free, fun, family friendly event.

3rd Annual Paella Festival Cook-off Competition, Saturday 5pm, Los Laureles Ranch House Museum (Brownsville). Cook-off plus live music and more. $50 per person. Tickets/info: (956) 541-5560.

Collage 2016, Saturday 6-10pm, International Museum of Art & Science. The annual IMAS fundraiser will honor Dr. Johnn Gerling, Arthur Hughes and Bill Ranganath this year. $150 per person for IMAS members, $175 for non-members.

2016 Cattle Baron’s Ball, Saturday 7pm, Las Palmas Race Park (Mission). Viva La Cure: the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society celebrates 20 years this September.

Reggae/Punk Night, Saturday 7pm-midnight, Recuerdos. Hit the Lip, Ocean Breeze Avenue, Cool Under Fire and The Social Pariahs perform. $5 for 21+, $10 for 18-20.

RGV FC Toros vs San Antonio FC, Saturday 7:30pm, H-E-B Park (Edinburg). Final regular season home game of the season (the Toros have already made it into the playoffs).

Terror Soundz: Wiwek, Saturday 8pm, Aragon Music Hall (Pharr). Tickets: $25.

Xenia Rubinos (Brooklyn, NY), Saturday 8pm, Yerberia Cultura. With DeZorah and Love & Magick. $5 online/$8 at the door, all ages.

Fit Family 5K Run, Walk, Stroll, Sunday 6:30am, Town Lake at Fireman’s Park. The Junior League of McAllen presents this family friendly event. $25 for ages 10+ (until 9/15, $30 after), kids under 10 free.

South Texas Wedding & Quinceanera Showcase, Sunday noon-5:30pm, McAllen Convention Center.

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Empty Bowls 2016, Tuesday 11am-1:30pm, Boggus Ford Events Center (Pharr). This annual fundraiser for the Food Bank of the RGV gathers restaurants from across the Valley, plus live music, live & silent auctions and more. WhatMcAllen has been a proud supporter of Empty Bowls and all of the events during Hunger Action Month every September. We’ve been helping promote and plan events every year since 2012.

Frontera Acoustic Night on the Lawn, Tuesday 6:30-9pm, Frontera Audubon (Weslaco). All ages acoustic night featuring In Shades, The Last Living Computer, Ruben Farias, Esther (Fantastico) and Dispirit. $5.

$5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale, Wednesday-Friday, Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance (Main Lobby). Fundraiser sale with proceeds benefiting the Renaissance Cancer Foundation. Wednesday & Thursday: 7am-7pm, Friday: 7am-4pm.

McAllen Business Expo 2016, Thursday, McAllen Convention Center. The McAllen Chamber’s annual Business Expo moves from spring to fall this year. Free for attendees.

MOSTHistory Happy Hour: Grito De Independencia, Thursday 5:30-7pm, Museum of South Texas History (Edinburg). Food, live music, beer and a grito contest. After party at The Landmark Lounge in Edinburg (15% off your bar tab with wristband).

Art After Dark, Thursday 6-9pm, International Museum of Art & Science. “Radical Poetry” is the theme of this month’s program. Tickets: $20 members/$25 non-members.

Food Park Unplugged, Friday 7:30-9:30pm, McAllen Food Park. Live music featuring local artists. Free, family and pet friendly. Monthly event on the 3rd Friday.

Syzygy, Friday 7:30pm, Yerberia Cultura. Music and art featuring Parke (Matamoros), Pinky Swear, Pazuzu and more. $6, all ages.

Box Out Hunger Day, Saturday 8am-noon, Food Bank of the RGV (Pharr). ign up to volunteer for Box Out Hunger (where you’ll help box up goods from the warehouse so they can be sent to partner agencies across the Rio Grande Valley) by calling (956) 904-4509. Part of Hunger Action Month.

Pokemon Go Gym Takeover: Recharged, Saturday 1-5pm, International Museum of Art & Science. “Join us for hands-on activities: Design a Pokeball, Create Pokemon Origami, and a Pokemon Scavenger Hunt including snacks, merchandise vendors, and more.”

Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Saturday 1-5pm, Las Palmas Community Center. Live entertainment, art and culture to celebrate the month. $3 adults/$2 seniors & teens/$1 kids 12 and under.

UFC Fight Night 94, Saturday 7pm, State Farm Arena. The world’s leading mixed martial arts promotion comes to Hidalgo. Lightweights Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson headline, with Middleweight fighters Uriah Hall and Derek Brunson clashing in the co-main event. The card will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

Lonely Horse / Harvey McLaughlin & the BottomFeeders, Saturday 8pm, The Hop Shop (Harlingen). With Rage & Serenity, Ocean Vertigo, Heavy Hugs and The Cosmic Kings. $5.

Tele Novella (ATX), Saturday 9pm, Yerberia Cultura. With The Shakes, WAX Pink, Ideophonic and Mwmbwls. $6, all ages.

Sunday Speaker Series, Sunday 2-4pm, Museum of South Texas History. Learn how to preserve your photographs when software engineer Olmo Maldonado presents “Preserving Your Digital Images on the Cloud”. Included in regular admission.

Pitbull, Sunday 7:30pm, State Farm Arena.

Lonely Horse / Harvey McLaughlin & the BottomFeeders, Sunday 8pm, Yerberia Cultura. With local guests Belts, Mwmbwls and Grayson. $7, all ages.

September is Hunger Action Month, and we have every HAM event on our calendar!

The Sundown Sessions, Monday 2-9:30pm, Hilton Garden Inn (SPI). Claptone headlines the opening party of this new music series. $20.

VSO Chamber Concert I, Tuesday 7pm, Sky Tower Club. Enjoy a unique chamber concert experience atop Chase Tower. Tickets: $50.

IMAS Young Adventurer Days, Wednesday 10-11am, International Museum of Art & Science. Fun, hands-on learning opportunity for kids under 5. $5 members/$10 non-members per session. Register in advance: (956) 682-0123.

IMAS Homeschool Days, Wednesday 11am-1pm, International Museum of Art & Science. Hands-on, educational workshop for homeschool students. 11am elementary session, 12pm middle/high school session. $5 members/$10 non-members. Monthly on the 1st Wednesday from September-May. Register by calling (956) 682-0123.

Pokemon GO Gathering, Wednesday 6-7pm, Food Bank of the RGV. Join fellow Pokemon GO players at the Food Bank of the RGV, learning about fighting hunger while hunting for Pokemon. Part of Hunger Action Month.

South Texas International Film Festival, Thursday-Saturday, Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. Film screenings, workshops, panel discussions and more are a part of this three day festival. Tickets $50; sales end 9/5.

Stars and Skies Mysteries, Thursday 4-10pm, International Museum of Art & Science. “Amazing Asteroids” is the topic for the latest in this ongoing stargazing series. Included in general admission.

Hunger Action Month Kick Off, Thursday 5:30-7pm, 2nd Street Bistro (DoubleTree Celebrate Hunger Action Day with appetizers, music and specials. Join supporters of the Food Bank of the RGV (including WhatMcAllen) as we get ready for Empty Bowls the following week. Part of Hunger Action Month!

Project Runway RGV 2016, Thursday 6-9pm, Valencia Event Center. The McAllen Chamber presents their annual fashion competition featuring local designers. The unique dresses they create will be auctioned off.

50th Anniversary of 1966 Farmworkers Melon Strike, Friday 9am-noon, Edinburg City Hall. UFW and LUPE will march from UTRGV to Edinburg City Hall to commemorate this moment in history.

Social Ballroom Dance Workshop, Friday 7-9pm, Rhythm Room. Two-hour workshop in the most popular ballroom dance styles. $35 per person/$60 a couple.

Tierra Eterna, Friday 8pm, Yerberia Cultura. Album release show for local rockers DeZorah, with guests Hikes (ATX), Mwmbwls and more. $5, all ages.

Magneto & Mercurio, Friday 8:30pm, State Farm Arena.

Hellmaistroz, Friday 9pm, FB CoffeeHouse. With local guests Noble Insect, Reinforce and more. $6, all ages.

Impalers, Saturday 9pm, La Chula Bar. With Terreno, Worst Behavior and more. $6, all ages.

Let’s Move! Pep Rally and McAllen Kids Marathon Kickoff Event, Saturday 8-9am, McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kids in grades K-8 can run their first mile of the McAllen Kids Marathon together. Free.

Sunsetter 5K, Saturday 8-11am, Fireman’s Park. $15 advanced registration, $25 on site. Register for all four races for $45.

South Texas Gamers Expo 3, Saturday 10am-8pm, McAllen Convention Center. Tournaments, panels, vendors and much more.

Wedding Dance Bootcamp, Saturday 11am-2pm, Rhythm Room. Need to learn to dance for your wedding? Learn the basics at this one day camp. $100 per couple.

Viva Mexico, Saturday 6-11pm, Downtown Rio Grande City. Celebrate Hispanic heritage with music, dance, food and more in downtown RGC. Free.

RGV FC Toros vs Portland Timbers 2, Saturday 7:30pm, H-E-B Park (Edinburg). Only one home game remains after this (9/24).

Quin Galavis (ATX), Saturday 8pm, Yerberia Cultura. With local guests Super, Modern Studies, La Ratera and Andrea. $5, all ages.

Love & Magic with Queenkillahbee, Saturday 9pm, Avenue 1704. Free dance party. 21+ only.

2nd Year Anniversary Event, Sunday all day, The Quarter. The Cajun-themed restaurant and bar celebrates two years with live music, food & drinks specials and more.

2016 McAllen Stair Climb, Sunday 7:30am-12:30pm, Chase Tower. The annual September 11th memorial event returns, where participants climb the 110 floors of Chase Tower. $40 plus fees.

NFL Kickoff Weekend BBQ, Sunday noon, The Landmark Lounge (Edinburg). Free BBQ to kick off the NFL regular season at this cozy hotel bar.

Grandparents’ Day at IMAS, Sunday 1-5pm, International Museum of Art & Science. Adults aged 55+ get in free for a fun, family-friendly afternoon at the museum.

Find details on all of September’s Hunger Action Month events on our calendar.

Fill the Truck for Louisiana Flood Victims, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Lone Star National Bank. LSNB locations in McAllen, Rio Grande City and Brownsville are drop-off points for victims of the Louisiana flood this week. Click the link for what items they are requesting and exact locations.

Brick House Concert Series 4, Thursday 10pm, Brick House. The Riverside Boys, Stellar Adam and the Officer, One Man Carousel, Ruben Farias and WAX Pink perform. No cover.

RGV Fishing & Hunting Expo, Friday-Sunday, SPI Convention Center. Vendors, exhibitors, live entertainment and more.

McAllen Artwalk, Friday 6-10pm, Archer Park. The monthly First Friday event returns for fall. Several galleries and businesses up and down Main Street have concurrent events planned for the start of the season.

UTRGV Men’s Soccer Home Opener, Friday 7pm, UTRGV Soccer Complex (Edinburg). Donate five non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of the RGV and receive either a free t-shirt or free admission to the game. Part of Hunger Action Month.

Leon Larregui, Friday 8:30pm, McAllen Convention Center.

Texas Street Festival, Saturday 12pm-12am, Downtown Mercedes. Live music and family entertainment. Free.

Children of the Sun, Saturday 7pm, BAM (Brownsville). Solo art show by Carlos “TakeHelp” Ochoa. With live music by The Relapsers, Noble Insect and more. $5 before 9pm, $8 after.

RGV 2 NYC: Chef Larry Delgado, Saturday 7pm, Sofie’s SS Saloon. SALT & house.wine are celebrating Chef Larry Delgado’s upcoming return to the New York City Wine and Food Festival with a night of food, drinks, a cocktail contest, raffles and live music. $50 per person; tickets available at SALT and house.wine.

Mocedades, Saturday 8:30pm, McAllen Convention Center.

Dead Weight (SATX), Saturday 9pm, Space 16th. With guests Given A Chance (SATX), Pazuzu, Narb and more. $5.

Mind Over Matter, Saturday 9pm, Yerberia Cultura. With Chloe Loverock, The Fabricated, The Last Living Computer, The Riverside Boys, and Ezekiel. $5, all ages.

Night Fall: Valentino Khan, Saturday 9pm, The Yacht Club.

Sunday Speaker Series, Sunday 2-4pm, Museum of South Texas History (Edinburg). Local author Christopher Carmona presents his book The Road to Llorona Park, a series of short stories about life on the border over the last decade. Included in regular admission.

Texan Tough Tour, Sunday 6:30pm, Sofie’s SS Saloon. Touring bands Choke Chain and Bitter Taste are joined by local guests Worst Behavior, Dythalla and more. $6.

The Sundown Sessions, Monday 9/5 2-9:30pm, Hilton Garden Inn (SPI). Claptone headlines the opening party of this new music series. $20.

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

A Salute to our Troops Appreciation Day, Tuesday 10am, Gladys Porter Zoo (Brownsville). $3 entry for current and former members of the military with ID.

Brad Paisley, Thursday 7:30pm, State Farm Arena.

Wassup Foolie (Round Rock, TX), Thursday 8pm, Yerberia Cultura. With special guests La Ratera, The MRA and Dispirit. $5, all ages.

Bomb Music Festival 14, Thursday 10pm, The Flying Walrus. Three stages: rock outside (7+ bands), hip-hop inside (10+ artists) and DJ Baby B in the front. No cover.

Peñitas White Wing Festival, Friday-Saturday, 1111 S Main St (Peñitas). Experience live music, food & drinks, car show, carnival and more at the annual Peñitas festival. Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 12pm-12am. Free.

A Conversation with Sen. Hinojosa and Reps. Canales & Guerra, Friday 11:30am-1pm, UTRGV – CESS Building (Edinburg). The Texas Tribune hosts a discussion of the upcoming Texas legislative session with three Valley politicians. Free.

Live To Inspire, Friday 6pm, The Prelude (Harlingen). Solo art show by Tam Corbette L, featuring music by Serum-A, The Grande Theatre and Echoes and Embers.

The Cancion Cannibal Cabaret, Friday 7pm, Yerberia Cultura. A “punk rock musical” combining poetry and theatre, written by local poet Amalia Ortiz.

Summer Inferno, Friday 10pm, Thirsty Monkey. Witch Child, Pazuzu, The Infinite and more perform.

11th Annual Fishing For Hope Tournament, Saturday, Louie’s Backyard (SPI). Annual Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance fundraiser.

Educator Open House, Saturday 10am-5pm, International Museum of Art & Science. Open to all pre-service, certified and homeschool educators. Registration required: (956) 682-2815.

T-Rex Planet, Saturday-Sunday, McAllen Convention Center. A pricey exhibition for kids who love dinosaurs. Adults: $19, children: $23, military & students (with ID): $16, all plus fees. Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 10am-7pm.

Conciertos Originales: Josh Abbott Band, Saturday 6pm-midnight, Mercedes Livestock Showgrounds. Free country concert ($5 parking) with local guests Madelyn Victoria, Roy Solis, Roy Torres & Buck ‘N Crazy and more. 21+ only.

RGV FC Toros vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Saturday 7:30pm, H-E-B Park (Edinburg).

Julion Alvarez, Saturday 8pm, State Farm Arena.

U-Nite #2, Saturday 9pm, Yerberia Cultura. With Mirror (ATX), Program and Ingrate. All ages.

Vex / Lacination, Saturday 9pm, The Hop Shop (Harlingen). With guests Mind Eater and Archangel A.D. No cover.

Z-Ro, Saturday 9pm, The Yacht Club. With special guest Wrekless. $25 presale, $30 at the door. All ages.

First Ever Brunch, Sunday 11am-3pm, SALT – New American Table. This excellent local restaurant is holding their first brunch with a new a la carte menu. Reservations not required but suggested: (956) 627-6304.

Best of luck to everyone going back to school this week. Have a great start to the year!

The Prisoner Wine Company Dinner, Monday 7pm, Bodega Tavern & Kitchen. Five course dinner paired with wines from The Prisoner Wine Company. $75 per person (gratuity not included).

Blank Space (Philadelphia), Monday 8pm, Space 16th. With Ingrate, Worst Behavior, Narb and DJ Milk. $6, all ages.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Opening, Tuesday 5:30-7pm, Embassy Suites McAllen Convention Center. The new hotel and conference center opens to the public.

Back To School Teacher Appreciation Weekend, Thursday-Saturday, The Landmark Lounge (Edinburg). 10% off your bar tab for educators with ID. Karaoke on Thursday, Cowboys game on Friday and free BBQ on Saturday night.

RGVision Mixer, Thursday 6-8pm, Bodega Tavern & Kitchen. Networking event honoring Neighbors Emergency Center and benefiting Teach for America – Rio Grande Valley. $15.

Summer Nights, Thursday 9pm, Yerberia Cultura. DON’TFEEDTHEBIRDS (Orlando, FL) plus local guests Yours Truly, Gloria and more. $3, all ages.

The Takeover Music Festival, Thursday 10pm, Simon Sez. Monstruo Bohemio, Mwmbwls, A Business for Thieves, The Riverside Boys and The Shakes perform. $3, 21+.

Camila, Friday 8:30pm, State Farm Arena. Tickets: $35-200.

Valleyfest, Friday-Saturday, Thirsty Monkey. Valley Texas Hardcore presents their annual two day festival ranging from punk, indie and grind on Day 1 to metalcore, hardcore punk and thrash on Day 2. Day 1: $7, Day 2: $8.

CycloBia Nights, Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Downtown Brownsville. Downtown Brownsville goes car free for biking, walking and more.

Food Park Unplugged, Friday 7:30-9:30pm, McAllen Food Park. Live music featuring local artists. Free, family and pet friendly. Monthly event on the 3rd Friday.

Lemuria / Looming, Friday 8pm, Yerberia Cultura. With Fantastico and Jesika. $5, all ages.

Grave Ritual / Abysmal Lord, Friday 9pm, The Hop Shop. Touring bands come to south Texas with additional guests Black Vice (ATX), Funeral Ash (Kingsville) and Milumet. $8.

Saxet Gun Show, Saturday-Sunday, McAllen Convention Center. Saturday: 9am-6pm, Sunday: 9am-5pm. $5 admission.

MPL Book Sale, Saturday 9am-5pm, McAllen Public Library. Books will be sold for 25 cents to $1. Cash only.

Back to School Bash 2016, Saturday 10am-2pm, International Museum of Art & Science. Fun, educational events plus free giveaways for kids. Free.

Blues on the Hill, Saturday 7-10p, Lon C. Hill Park (Harlingen). Katy Guillen and the Girls headlines with special guests Tim Gonzalez and Soul Pocket and Evelyn Rubio. Free.

Dignan, Saturday 8pm, Cine El Rey. The McAllen indie darlings return after 3+ years. With special guests DeZorah and Rolmex + Priscilla. $8, all ages.

Black Tiger Sex Machine, Saturday 9pm, The Yacht Club. Tickets: $20 plus fees.

Summer Love-in, Saturday 9pm, Yerberia Cultura. The Collective Unconscious return for an end-of-summer dance party. No cover, all ages.

Sunday Speaker Series, Sunday 2-4pm, Museum of South Texas History (Edinburg). Daniel Blue Tyx presents “Stories from the Strike,” about the 1966 farm workers strike in Rio Grande City. Included in GA.

Pints For Paws, Sunday 4-8pm, The Dog House (Brownsville). Bring your pup and enjoy $3 craft beer pints with your $10 donation. Benefits local animal rescue organizations.

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RGV Nonprofit Business Summit, Tuesday 8:30am-4pm, Region One ESC (Edinburg). Nonprofit, business and academic leaders come together to explore how organizations can solve community problems in this one day conference. $25 for students, $85 for nonprofit & business leaders.

History of the McAllen Nature Center, Tuesday 7-8pm, McAllen Nature Center. Local historian Geoff Alger walks you through the history of what was once the McAllen Botanical Gardens. Free.

Stars and Skies Mysteries, Thursday 4-10pm, International Museum of Art & Science. The last edition of this summer series focuses on the Perseid Meteor Shower.

Family Summer Nights, Thursday 7-8pm, Quinta Mazatlan. Family fun & education in the park all summer long.

Aquí Estamos 2016, Friday-Saturday, South Texas College-Cooper Center. 2nd annual conference for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Rio Grande Valley, focusing on Health & Wellness, Ending Racism and Economic Justice this year. Free, but register in advance to secure your seat.

Edinburg UFO Conference, Friday-Saturday, Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. Friday’s UFO festival is free; Saturday’s conference is $25.

Another De Sade (ATX), Friday 7pm, The Hop Shop (Harlingen). With local guests Vibrahaven, Lucid Decree and October Roar.

Divided By I, Friday 8pm, Thirsty Monkey. With Venner, Inveniet and more. $5 for 21+, $7 for 18+.

Kabah / OV7, Friday 8:30pm, State Farm Arena.

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Friday 8:30pm, McAllen Convention Center.

Back 2 School is a Drag, Friday 9pm, Yerberia Cultura. Live music, drag queens, vendors, art and more. Benefits Pride Home and Dream Home. $5 donation.

5th Annual Superhero 5k Run, Friday 8am, Edinburg Municipal Park. Benefits CASA of Hidalgo County.

Pokemon Go Historic Walking Tour, Saturday 8am-noon, The Museum of South Texas History (Edinburg). Explore historic Edinburg while searching for Pokemon! 15 Pokestops are on the 2 mile route, and MOST will drop lures at the museum’s two nearby stops. Free, all ages.

Dragon Festival, Saturday 1-4pm, International Museum of Arts & Science. Learn about Chinese culture and history with a variety of fun activities, live performances and demonstrations. Included in general admission.

RGV FC Toros vs Sounders FC 2, Saturday 7:30pm, H-E-B Park (Edinburg).

WWE Live, Saturday 7:30pm, State Farm Arena.

Chasca, Saturday 8pm, BAM (Brownsville).

Gio Chamba, Lester Ray, Saturday 9pm, Avenue 1704. Love & Magick brings Gio Chamba (Houston), Lester Ray (Illinois) and Nag Champa (SATX) downtown.

Check out our full calendar to see what’s happening in the coming weeks and months!

The Scene Is Not Dead, Monday 5pm, Sofie’s SS Saloon. Touring bands Disclaimer, Signs of the Swarm, Martial Law, Step Away, Casket and Endgame come to town, with local guests Mauler and Mask of Morana. $10 presale, $12 at the door.

Edinburg National Night Out, Tuesday 6-10pm, Edinburg Municipal Park. Superhero-themed 5K run/walk.

Welcome Back Bear Republic, Wednesday 6pm, Grain to Glass. The California craft brewery will be featured. Buy the pint, keep the glass event.

Hairspray, Thursday-Sunday, PSJA Southwest High School. All Star Theatre presents the popular musical. $15 GA, $10 students/seniors/children. Matinees are $10 for all. Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 2pm.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the RGV and Comfort House Services Fundraiser, Thursday 11am-11pm, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Bring the flyer and 20% of sales will be donated to these great causes.

Pokemon Go: Gym Takeover, Thursday 4-8pm, International Museum of Art & Science. Learn the science behind Pokemon while working with your team to take control of the museum’s Gym! Included in general admission.

Life on the Border: Rhetoric or Reality?, Thursday 5-7pm, The Centennial Club. Journalists from The Texas Tribune and special guests discuss immigration and border security. Free event.

Festival of Color 2016, Thursday 6-9pm, Embassy Suites. Indian fashion show. Benefits Infinite Love.

Family Summer Nights, Thursday 7-8pm, Quinta Mazatlan. Family fun & education in the park all summer long.

9V666 Vol. 2, Thursday 8pm, Space 16th. Lord Mack (Houston), Hash Gordon (Oakland, CA) and Yung Death (Michigan) come to town, with local guests Ingrate and Clinton Terantino.

Caldo Frio Debut Album Release Show, Thursday 9pm, Yerberia Cultura. Hip-hop and rock show featuring Evolve, Dr. Moon Rabbit, Monstruo Bohemio and more. Live art and vegan food as well. $5, all ages.

Rock Hard, Thursday 10pm, Simon Sez. Tragic Komik, Jaime Jackson, The Social Pariahs and more perform. $5, 21+.

Omnicon, Friday-Saturday, McAllen Convention Center.

Tax Free Weekend, Friday-Sunday, everywhere. This weekend is the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday.

Last Chance Open Mic Summer Session, Friday 7-9pm, McAllen Creative Incubator. Register in advance for this open mic, which doubles as an informal audition to perform at future McAllen Chamber events.

Silent Art Auction, Friday 7-9pm, Grind Coffee Co (Edinburg). Benefits Tamar’s Tapestry, an organization fighting human trafficking.

Los Locos Suarez: Hector Suarez & Hector Suarez Gomiz, Friday 9pm, McAllen Convention Center.

Sunscorcher 5K, Saturday 8am, McAllen Sports Park. $15 advanced registration, $25 on site.

Pirates Day, Saturday 4-10pm, Joe’s Crab Shack Restaurant. Car show, live music, kid’s games, prizes and much more.

RGV FC Toros vs Energy FC, Saturday 7:30pm, HEB Park (Edinburg).

RGV Women in Song – Part I, Saturday 8-10pm, The Prelude (Harlingen). Local singer-songwriter showcase. Free, all ages.

Yearberia, Saturday 8pm, Yerberia Cultura. The downtown music venue celebrates their one year anniversary with a free show. Quiet Kids, Slow Attack, The Follies, Mwmbwls and The Escapade perform. All ages.

Ese (Houston), Saturday 9pm, Thirsty Monkey. The Houston cholo punks are joined by local guests The Relapsers, Ruben Farias, The Last Living Computer and more. $3 for 21+, $6 for 18+.

Sunday Speaker Series, Sunday 2-4pm, The Museum of South Texas History. Dr. Francisco Guajardo explores the evolution of UTRGV in “From Taming a Wild Tongue to Building a Bilingual University.” Included in general admission.

The Alton Market Fair, Sunday 5-10:30pm, Los Portales (Alton). Art, vendors, live music, food and more.

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