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SUMMARY:Ultra Gaming Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:Ultra Gaming Expo is a premier gaming convention that brings together gamers\, developers\, and enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience. Get ready for a day filled with gaming tournaments\, cosplay\, vendors\, and more!\nGaming TournamentsShowcase your skills in thrilling tournaments featuring popular game titles.\nCosplayUnleash your creativity and show off your best gaming-inspired costumes in our epic cosplay competition.\nSpecial GuestsConnect with the voices behind your favorite gaming characters.\nVendors and ExhibitorsExplore a wide range of vendors from across Texas offering gaming merchandise\, accessories\, collectibles\, and much more.\nTournament RegistrationRegistration for Ultra Gaming Expo opens on Oct. 18th\, 2024. Register at smash.gg/UGX to secure your spot at the event. More events are being added as we get closer to the event.\nAge RestrictionsChildren 12 and younger will need a parental consent form to be signed on site to enter the Mortal Kombat 1\, Fortnite and Call of Duty Tournaments.\nStay UpdatedStay informed about the latest news\, updates\, and announcements related to Ultra Gaming Expo by visiting our website ultragamingexpo.com and following our social media channels @ultragamingexpo.\nDiscordJoin our discord for UGX 2025 competitors https://discord.gg/EMT2DhVvCK\nWe look forward to seeing you at Ultra Gaming Expo at the McAllen Convention Center!
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/ultra-gaming-expo-2025/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center\, 98 Center Ln\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Local Author Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the Rio Grande Valley’s local talent! Meet some amazing authors\, hear readings from their works\, and discover new stories. Author’s books will be available for purchase.\nFeatured Local Authors:\nStefan Sy\nThomas Ray Garcia\nCelia Thrash\nMonica Velasquez\nDavid Mendoza III\nRey A. Banda\nSuzanne Shepard\nSaturday\, January 25\n10:00am – 12:30pm\nMcAllen Main Library – Meeting Center\nMeeting Room AB\, Lobby / Gallery Area
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/local-author-showcase-2/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Educational Activities,Meet and Greets,Social Meetups
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SUMMARY:Local Author Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the Rio Grande Valley’s local talent! Meet some amazing authors\, hear readings from their works\, and discover new stories. Author’s books will be available for purchase.\nFeatured Local Authors:\nStefan Sy\nThomas Ray Garcia\nCelia Thrash\nMonica Velasquez\nDavid Mendoza III\nRey A. Banda\nSuzanne Shepard\nSaturday\, January 25\n10:00am – 12:30pm\nMcAllen Main Library – Meeting Center\nMeeting Room AB\, Lobby / Gallery Area
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/local-author-showcase/
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SUMMARY:Taylor Creek Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:🚨 Hey RGV! 🚨\nDiscover McAllen’s newest community\nTaylor Creek Village! 🎉\n✨ Featuring:\n• Family-friendly fun\n• Tasty treats\n• A live broadcast by Digital 101.5\n• SPECIAL INCENTIVES for day-of attendees!\n🗓️ When: Saturday\, January 25th | 10 AM – 12 PM\n📍 Where: 4016 N Taylor Rd\, McAllen\, TX\nLocated in a prime spot off Nolana and Taylor Rd and zoned to the highly rated Sharyland ISD.\nJoin us to learn more!\nhttps://www.hakesbrothers.com/grand-opening-taylor-creek-village
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/taylor-creek-grand-opening-2/
LOCATION:Hakes Brothers Taylor Creek\, 4016 N Taylor Rd\, McAllen\, 78504
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SUMMARY:Taylor Creek Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:🚨 Hey RGV! 🚨\nDiscover McAllen’s newest community\nTaylor Creek Village! 🎉\n✨ Featuring:\n• Family-friendly fun\n• Tasty treats\n• A live broadcast by Digital 101.5\n• SPECIAL INCENTIVES for day-of attendees!\n🗓️ When: Saturday\, January 25th | 10 AM – 12 PM\n📍 Where: 4016 N Taylor Rd\, McAllen\, TX\nLocated in a prime spot off Nolana and Taylor Rd and zoned to the highly rated Sharyland ISD.\nJoin us to learn more!\nhttps://www.hakesbrothers.com/grand-opening-taylor-creek-village
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/taylor-creek-grand-opening/
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SUMMARY:South Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Vida! at the 11th annual South Texas Book Festival (#STBF).\nThis year’s theme celebrates literature and art while highlighting the community’s traditions\, including themes of remembering\, heritage\, and cultural identity.\nThe festival features author panels\, story times\, book signings\, special guests\, food vendors\, games\, activities\, and more!\nOct. 29th – Nov. 2nd\nat Mcallen Public Library\nView the full list of events at:\nsouthtexasbookfestival.com
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/south-texas-book-festival/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Talks: Featuring Julieta Corpus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last part of a three-part Author Talk series! Take part in getting to meet some of the Rio Grande Valley’s local talent as they present on some of their recent writings and works.\nOur last author talk features renowned local author Julieta Corpus who will be discussing her published work: “Of Love and Departures/De Amor Y Despedidas”.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/author-talks-featuring-julieta-corpus/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 N 23rd St\, McAllen\, TX\, 78504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Edible RGV Issue Dinner!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bodega Tavern & Kitchen in McAllen\, TX on February 22nd\, for an evening of good food and great conversation about our local food culture!\nChef Adam Cavazos from Bodega Kitchen & Tavern took his inspiration from our vegan story and the recipe sections. You can choose your experience — an all-vegan menu or opt in for meat!\nFirst Course\nRoasted Anjou Pear\, cranberry vinaigrette\, arugula\, miso pecans\nand charred honey sweet onion\nSecond Course \nThree Bean Cassoulet\n soyrizo\, tomato nage\, garden herbs\, vegan pie crust\nmeat option: housemade all-beef merguez sausage\nThird Course\nVanilla-almond panna cotta\, apricot and coconut\nFeatured Cocktails \nCranberry Martini\, Blasfemus spiked Champurrado and Beer and Wine options\nJacqueline Folacci\, publisher of Edible Rio Grande Valley will be moderating two conversations during the dinner with two vegan chefs who were featured in our story\, Ingrid Monserrat from Maria Cruz in McAllen Texas\, and Amanda Nolan from Sweet Craft Vegan Bakery in Brownsville\, Texas.\nOur second conversation will be with Leonardo Sanchez from Artizinal Sprits who is distilling Blasfemus Agave Sprit in Roma\, Texas. We will hear why they chose Roma and how their spirit has a personal and local touch. We will also be tasting the three spirits they have on the market Balspemus 7\, 11 & 17.\nYour ticket includes; dinner\, two drink tickets\, and the Blasfemus tasting for $85.00
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/edible-rgv-issue-dinner/
LOCATION:Bodega Tavern & Kitchen\, 2901 N 10th St\, Mcallen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink Events,Explore McAllen,Meet and Greets
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SUMMARY:Ultra Gaming Expo
DESCRIPTION:ULTRA GAMING EXPO is a gaming-focused fan convention featuring Esports Tournaments\, Card Games\, Board Games\, Table Top Games\, a Retro Arcade\, Casual Gaming plus Cosplay\, Vendors\, Special Guests and more! Saturday\, January 27\, 2024 at the McAllen Convention Center.
URL:https://stayinmcallen.com/events/ultra-gaming-expo/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center\, 98 Center Ln\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
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