In downtown McAllen, a comedy scene is emerging at The Gremlin. The venue hosts a weekly Comedy Open Mic Night, where local comedians gather to test new material and connect with others. Ray Perez, a comedian and musician from the Rio Grande Valley, has been hosting the event for about two years.

He has been involved in comedy for nine years. Further details about the comedy nights at The Gremlin are available from local news sources, including The Monitor.