Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night - Luminous Stars & Galaxies
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Drop into IMAS for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Nights this Fall & Winter season! Let gravity pull you in with your family and friends while learning about the cosmos through hands-on activities, presentations and more! Don’t forget to bring a foldable chair and enjoy the night sky as we look through telescopes provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education.

Gingerbread Challenge
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00

Tamale Science Workshop
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:15
Tamale Science Workshop
IMAS invites families to learn about the science of tamales in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn more about the roots of this delicious meal as they practice spreading masa as a group.
This workshop is geared for ages 6 and up.

Exploring the Olmecs at IMAS
2026-01-17 10:00 - 17:00
Head into IMAS with family and friends and learn about the Olmecs and the other Mesoamerican civilizations. Drop into an Olmec presentation, contribute to the Olmec Colossal Head Community PiñataBuild, decorate a jaguar mask, weave Ojo de Dios and more!
Visitors are invited to participate in a colorful community art project at this years Exploring the Olmecs at IMAS alongside artist Josuè Rawmirez, who will be exhibiting Piñatabstract at IMAS this February 2026. Together, visitors will apply colorful stips of tissure paper and create a vibrant colossal head.
Learn more about the Olmecs with special talks by IMAS Curator, Marcelo Ramirez at 11:30 a.m.
Included with general admission
Free for IMAS Members

Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night - Cosmic Discoveries
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30

UTRGV Concert Series - Marco Guerra Jazz Combo
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:00

IMAS After Dark
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00
Enjoy an evening of art, music, film & refreshments at IMAS After Dark, following Piñatabstract Opening Reception. Special thanks to Entre Film Center for a collaborative film screening, Tarot by Golden Mirror Fortunes, Music set by Cloud Moniet and Pop-Up shops by Palo Santo, Lazarus Vintage, and more.
The Opening Reception from 5:30-7:00 PM is free for IMAS Members, and pre-registration is encouraged. Each membership includes complimentary admission for one non-member guest for member events like these. Additional non-member guests may attend for a $10 event admission fee. Additional tickets are available to participate in IMAS After Dark following the reception. Please present your Membership card and photo ID upon entry. Memberships can be purchased online or at the door.

Lunar New Year Festival
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00

UTRGV Concert Series - An Afternoon of Marimba with the UTRGV Percussion Studio
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00

UTRGV Concert Series - Elle et moi: A Celebration of Women in French Mélodie
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:00

Adult Workshop - Gel Plate Monoprints
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00
Gel Plate Monoprints
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: $25 | $20 IMAS Members
Discover the art of gel plate printmaking as you print a one of a kind monoprint. Experiment with objects, plants, and magazine photo transfers as you create colorful abstractions utilizing negative and positive space.
Museum admission included with workshop registration. Advanced registration is encouraged due to limited capacity.

18th Annual Night at the Brew-seum
2026-04-11 18:00 - 23:00
Save the date for the
18th Annual Night at the Brew-seum
Saturday, April 11
at the IMAS
1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
Sponsorship, vendors, breweries, wineries, and other beverage providers, email cm*****@***********ne.com for more information and early commitment for participation in this annual fundraiser for the IMAS.

18th Annual Night at the Brew-seum
2026-04-11 18:00 - 23:00
Save the date for the
18th Annual Night at the Brew-seum
Saturday, April 18
at the IMAS
1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
Sponsorship, vendors, breweries, wineries, and other beverage providers, email cm*****@***********ne.com for more information and early commitment for participation in this annual fundraiser for the IMAS.

Adult Workshop - Clay Lab Creation
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00
Clay Lab Creation
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Price: $25 | $20 IMAS Members
Mold, score, and slip in this hands-on clay building workshop. Participants will learn clay techniques from slab to coil as they mold firing clay and create a small ceramic work of art. Pieces will be fired by South Texas College (STC) Art Department, followed by a scheduled pick up at IMAS. This workshop includes a tour of Piñatabstract exhibit.
Museum admission included with workshop registration. Advanced registration is encouraged due to limited capacity.

MPU Rain Barrel Family Workshop
2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:30
MPU Rain Barrel Family Workshop
Saturday, April 25
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Celebrate Earth Week and complete a do-it-yourself take-home rainwater barrel at IMAS. Be water-wise and reuse rainwater to water plants and gardens. In this workshop, participants will install spigots, add mesh leaf trappers, then get artsy and paint their Earth Day-inspired rainwater barrel as a family!
This workshop is supported by McAllen Public Utility and McAllen Recycling Center
Price of workshop includes materials for one rain barrel: up to 6 participants per family registration. General admission not included in pricing.

UTRGV Concert Series - Alma Flamenca: a concert of Flamenco Guitar and Percussion
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00
