I’m still reeling from springing forward last weekend, but that won’t stop me from continuing the spring break and St. Patrick’s day shenanigans, even if my liver might be screaming “et tu, Brute?” (Y’all really didn’t think I’d let the Ides of March pass by without saying anything, right?) Also, just kidding, I won’t be partaking in the green beer shenanigans this year (if you know, you know)… but here’s where you can get lucky this weekend:
ROCKPORT MARKET DAYS
Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
100 Seabreeze, Rockport
Looking for your pot of gold? Take a day trip to Rockport to make a fun-filled experience out of it! While you might not find a literal pot of gold, you’re bound to get lucky: the market days will feature a huge line up of artisans, crafters, boutiques and more, as well as food trucks and live music.
HOT YOGA, COLD BEER
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Nueces Brewing Company
Are you feeling a little downward dog? Not feeling so lucky this week? Do you feel a little more limber with some liquid help? Stretch for your pot of gold at this week’s installment of Hot Yoga, Cold Beer with Leah. This donation-based class is held weekly in the brew room of Nueces Brewing. Grab a cold one for some hot yoga, and we promise you, you’ll feel like a happy baby in no time.
SPRING BREAK ON THE BAY FT. NLE CHOPPA
Friday, 7 p.m.
American Bank Center
Bruh, I’m not even going to lie: I don’t know any of these artists headlining Spring Break on the Bay. I have officially hit elder millennial status. That aside, keep the party going with NLE Choppa, Rich Homie Quan and F.L.Y. at Hot Z95’s Spring Break on the Bay! Grab your tickets on Ticketmaster or at the American Bank Center box office.
WONDERS OF THE NIGHT
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Lace up your boots for a ranger-led, one-mile round trip hike after dark on Longhorn Trail. Learn about, hear and maybe even see the park’s nighttime residents. This all-ages program is free with park admission.
HARRY’S HOUSE PARTY
Friday, 8 p.m.
House of Rock
Love Harry Styles and One Direction? Time travel back to the early aughts at this pop dance party dedicated to 2000’s boy band classics. You’re bound to hear the best song ever at this fan-powered party. You don’t know you’re beautiful: don your best 2000-era digs and sip on fruity drinks at this nostalgic party.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SHENANIGANS
OK, y’all. Don your greenest outfits for some luck of the Irish this weekend. In addition to Cassidy’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Block party, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to find your pot of gold – or at least some green beer. Ready to shamROCK?
🍀SHAMROCK CHALLENGE: Is luck on your side this weekend? Head to In The Game Funtrackers this Friday through Saturday to test your luck in this golden contest. Try your hand at guessing how many shamrocks are in the jar for a chance to win a $25 In The Game Play Card. No purchase necessary to win; one entry per guest per day. In the event of a tie, a random drawing will determine the winner.
🍀SHAMROCK SHUFFLE: Are you a lean, green, running machine? Hit the ground running at Cole Park and find your pot of gold at the 7th annual St. Patrick School Shamrock Shuffle, with a 5K walk/run at 8 a.m. and a 1K leprechaun chase at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit St. Patrick School.
🍀ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION: The paddy don’t start ’til I walk in – and keep the green beer flowing at either Brewster’s Street Downtown or Southside this Saturday and Sunday with live music.
🌈ST. PADDY’S FESTIVAL 2024: Are you feelin’ lucky? You should be! Throw on your best green outfit for the biggest St. Paddy’s Block Party yet on Saturday. There’ll be vendors, tons of music acts, green beer, Guinness, Irish step dancing, a kid’s zone and, of course, more green beer at Cassidy’s Irish Pub. It ain’t easy being green – and you don’t have to be Irish to partake in the celebration. The pint’s the limit. Follow the St. Paddy’s Festival facebook page for updates, music acts and more information. The fun starts at noon and lasts all day!
🍀IRISH SESSIONS: Escape the Cassidy’s chaos Saturday and recharge with some Celtic music at Lazy Beach downtown. While the spot opens at 11 a.m.,traditional music starts at 8 p.m.
🍀FEELIN’ LUCKY ON MAIN: Don’t miss out on this fun-filled bash in Alice by Shabby Chic and The Shops on Main. Wear green for special discounts and enjoy green punch and cupcakes. Sip on some green milk from the Farmacy or grab a green bath bomb from Amri’s Bath Bodega. The fun starts at noon.
🍀ST. PATTY’S DAY PARTY: Rev up the paddy at Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson’s St. Patty’s day party. Who needs luck when you’ve got free beer and green drinks? Snag a burger from Hurb’s while you groove to live music. Don’t forget to wear green! The party kicks off at 1 p.m.
🍀ST. PATRICK’S DAY BAR CRAWL: Y’all, your livers might be green by the end of Saturday. Take to the streets with this boozy bar crawl, starting at The Bridge at 4 p.m.
🍀ST. PADDY’S DAY BOOZE CRUISE: Normally I wouldn’t promote boozin’ and cruisin’, but this is one booze cruise that I’m on board with – take to the seas with the Texas Tease at 6:30 p.m. as the musical stylings of Claudia Melton serenade you. Reserve your spot for $40 per person. Ages 11 and up.
🍀ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFTS: Sunday’s your family’s lucky day – head over to Alamo Drafthouse to make some St. Patrick’s-themed crafts in the lobby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 per person; supplies included.
🍀ST. PATRICK’S DAY BRUNCH: Nurse your hangover with Sunday brunch at the Galley Bistro, featuring an Irish food buffet and Irish car bomb mini cupcakes and more.
🍀ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY – FAMILY SUNDAY FUNDAY: Keep the fun flowing Sunday at Retro with $10 arcade wristbands and live music with no cover. All ages welcome. The fun starts at 2 p.m.
As always, friends, make safe choices. Please don’t drink and drive – designate a driver or call an Uber or Lyft. Party on!
5TH ANNUAL ROCKPORT CRAWFISH COOKOFF
Friday, 4:30-10:30 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 10:30 p.m.
Rockport Beach Park
Seeing too much green? Take a trip out to Rockport so you can see red – it’s mudbug season! That means it’s time for all-you-can-eat crawfish, live music and cold drinks at the family-friendly annual Rockport Crawfish Cookoff and Tasting. Pinch up your tickets now for Wade Bowen on Friday. Keyun and the Zydeco Masters will kick up the cajun fun Saturday night.
DRIFT CORPUS SEASON OPENER
Saturday, 8 a.m.
Gulf Coast Racing
Get into the drift of things with Drift Corpus on Saturday. Gates open at 8 a.m. So, if you see me, then you mean, then you know you have to go – fast and furious (drift, drift, drift). (Sorry, not sorry, that song got stuck in my head while writing this item.) Free for spectators. Find out more information on Facebook. Mufflers enforced.
SOUTHSIDE FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday, 9 a.m.
5800 Everhart Road
Stock up your pantry with local fruits, veggies and more at the Corpus Christi Southside Farmers’ market. This weekly market is held rain or shine in the Market shopping center at 5800 Everhart Rd.
BIRD POST MARKETPLACE MARCH FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bird Post Marketplace
Get lucky and score some local goods at Bird Post Marketplace’s March market. Enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations and more!
BLUE GHOST COMIC BOOK LAUNCH PARTY
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
USS Lexington
We know her as the ghostly, blue lady on the sea … but now meet a new hero at the Blue Ghost comic book launch party aboard the USS Lexington. Meet the creator and artist, Juan Carlos Ramos, as he signed copies of the new comic. Entry to the event is included with general admission. The book features the Lex as a Mechanized Robot Guardian whose mission is to protect humans against a notorious group, known only as VIRUS. The event will also feature a panel discussion, Q&A and live sketch. Find out more here.
KADABRA-CON POP-UP CELEBRATION
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Emerald Beach Hotel
Make your way to the Emerald Beach Hotel on Saturday for Kadabra-Con’s pop up featuring vendors, food trucks, live performances … and even a chance to meet Bam Margera! Find out more here.
BEARDS ON THE BAY
Saturday, 11 a.m.
House of Rock
Do you think you have the most luscious beard around? Put your ’stache to the test at Beards on the Bay. This year’s competition is dedicated to former club member Dereck White, who lost his battle to cancer in February. All proceeds from the competition will benefit local organization, Triumph Over Kid Cancer. Check out the full list of competition categories here.
READ & ROLLOVER
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
Gulf Coast Humane Society
W-O-O-F! Scamper over to the Gulf Coast Humane Society to read to adoptable animals who are waiting for their furrever homes. This free event is open to all ages.
CHRIS D’ELIA
Saturday, 8 p.m.
American Bank Center
Stand-up comedian and actor Chris D’Elia (of ‘Undateable’ and ‘You’ fame) takes the stage at Selena Auditorium for a night of laughter. Grab your tickets now!
WATER STREET FARMER’S MARKET
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Water Street Market
Kick off your Sunday Funday by supporting local vendors and restocking your pantries with fresh veggies, and more, when you head down to the only Sunday farmer’s market at Water Street Market.
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