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On the fourth day of MXLAN, the five-day summer art & music festival that celebrates young Latino culture, attendees can experience live muralists, the breakthrough music stage, an artisan mercado, a culinary festival and more.
Enjoy Tequila, Mezcal & Catrinas MXLAN X Style Show at the McAllen Convention
McAllen Convention Center Oval Park on Saturday, July 30, starting at 8:00 p.m., featuring exquisite tastes of top mezcal and tequila, combined with a catrina-inspired night of style. Featured restaurants include SALOME on Main; Rosemani; Wine Cow; Pausa Cocina de autor; Costa Mesa Restaurant; Casa Madre; Mori; Brick Fire; Ranch House; Valley Blends; Performance Food Service; MidTown Ceviche; and Hibachi Fire. Tickets are only $70 a person and includes: mezcal and tequila tastings; four signature drinks; unlimited restaurant tastings; live music, and the MXLAN X Style Show.
Enjoy the second day of the Mindgames Chess Festival at the McAllen Convention Center, with competition throughout the day. Registration is only $0 and includes a three-day international tournament, with % guaranteed $3,600 cash prizes. The event is USCF Rated. Register at www.mxlan.com.
Tonight on the breakthrough stage, enjoy performances starting at 7:00 p.m. with Lido Pimienta, Ariel & The Culture, Cana! and Himarcus.
Food and artisan vendors are available throughout the McAllen Convention Center, and celebrate with a street parade kicking off at 8:00 p.m.
MXLAN is presented by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and sponsors include the City of McAllen; McAllen International Airport; Boggus Ford; Reliant; and Tecate/Alta. Other sponsors include South Texas Health System; South Texas College; H-E-B; Ruby Red Hospitality.
MXLAN. These are Our Roots, We are the Flowers.
