Y’all the sun is shining, South Texas is warming up, and this weekend looks like it’s packed with fun. From egg hunts to monster trucks, mudbugs to pickles, here’s all the fun you can get into and grub down on this weekend around the Coastal Bend:
TANNIN’S WINE BAR & GRILL GRAND OPENING
Friday, 4:30 p.m.
Tannin’s Wine Bar & Grill
Your favorite wine and tapas bar off Alameda has expanded to the southside: Make your way to Tannin’s Wine Bar & Grill on Staples for a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. Cheers, y’all!
HOT YOGA, COLD BEER (and pickles!)
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Nueces Brewing Company
Are you feeling a little downward dog? Do you feel a little more limber with some liquid help? Stretch into the weekend at this week’s installment of Hot Yoga, Cold Beer. 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.
EASTER PREVIEW
Grab your baskets! It’s time for some egg huntin’. Easter may not be until next weekend, but there’s plenty of egg-cellent fun lined up this weekend to get into the spirit of the season. (Did you see what I did there?) Check out these fun Easter activities:
🐣 GLOW IN THE DARK EGG HUNT: Head out to Rockport’s Memorial Park this Friday at 6 p.m. for a late-night egg hunt, touch-a-truck, Easter bunny photos, face painting and more. Egg hunts start at 8 p.m.
🐣 FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT: Grab your flashlight Friday night for the annual after dark egg at Ingleside’s Live Oak Ball Park at 8:15 p.m.. The field will be divided into different age groups, so the whole family can join in on the fun.
🐣 EGG-DECORATING: Prefer to stay indoors Saturday morning? Pack up the kiddos and hop over to Alamo Drafthouse at 10:30 a.m. for an egg decorating event. $5 per person covers all the supplies you need for a crafty morning activity.
🐣 EGG HUNT BY THE BAY: Join the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department at noon on Saturday for their biggest egg hunt ever – all on the Water’s Edge Park lawn. 15,000 eggs filled with treats and prizes are up for grabs in this eggstravaganza. Meet the Easter bunny, play some lawn games, scramble up some inflatables and get your fill from food trucks, too.
Check out next weekend’s installment for a basketload of Easter celebrations.
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S ‘OKLAHOMA!’
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Harbor Playhouse
Hop into your surry with the fringe on top for a hoedown at Harbor Playhouse with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma!’ What a beautiful evening you’ll have as local talent takes to the stage to present this classic musical. Snatch up your tickets now.
STEVE TREVINO: GOOD LIFE TOUR
Friday, 8 pm.
American Bank Center
‘America’s favorite husband’ and Texas’ own Steve Trevino takes to the Selena Auditorium stage Friday evening for a night full of laughter. Snag your tickets now for a master class from the stand-up comedian who “speaks wife fluently.”
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.
LA PALMERA MURAL REVEAL
Saturday, 10 a.m.
La Palmera Mall
Join La Palmera and K Space for an out of this world mural unveiling at the mall Saturday morning. Approximately 80 local seniors aged 55 to 95 created the mural, titled “From Our Generation to Yours,” as part of K Space’s Senior Outreach Program. The brightly-colored 150-foot-long mural, featuring celestial images, was designed by local artists Monica Marie Garcia and Mayra Zamora, who have designed other La Palmera murals with K Space’s Summer Mural Arts Program. The interstellar piece of art will be installed on a wall in the parking area adjacent to Mall Shoe Service and the parking garage. (This event was postponed from last week due to weather). .
JLCC TOUCH-A-TRUCK 2024
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Whataburger Field
Y’all, what kid (and kid at heart) doesn’t love trucks? What if I told you there’s an event where you can experience working vehicles and trucks of all types? Grab your kiddos and head to Whataburger Field for sixth fifth annual Touch-A-Truck event. This family-centric event offers kids a hand-on opportunity to climb, explore and, of course, touch the vehicles and meet the people who build, protect and serve the Coastal Bend. The free event is brought to you by the Junior League of Corpus Christi and H-E-B. Horns free time is from 10 a.m. to noon.
HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE! GLOW PARTY!
Saturday, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
American Bank Center
Get revved up this weekend with an exhilarating, smashing show as your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life, including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Bigfoot and more. This production features a laser light show, theatrical effects, dance parties and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Don’t miss the transforming robot and the electrifying, high-flying motocross team. Children age 3 and up must have a ticket.
ISLANDERS WOMEN’S WATCH PARTY
Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Brewster’s Street Ice House – South Side
Shakas up, Islander fam! Cheer on the No. 16 TAMUCC Women as they take on No. 1 USC in the first round of March Madness. Wear your best blue and green in support. No gear? No problem. Pick up some Islander swag on site from the campus bookstore.
MOST WANTED COMICS GRAND OPENING
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Most Wanted Comics
Head over to Most Wanted Comics’ new location at 4501 S. Alameda for their grand opening featuring family fun with food trucks and music. Grab something special for your favorite comic book geeks or yourself with comic books, toys and more on sale.
V MART GRAND OPENING
Saturday, 11 a.m.
V Mart
Have you made it out to V Mart yet? Here’s your chance to celebrate their grand opening this weekend with fun for the whole family, including a bounce house, complimentary food and drink (including adult beverage samples), exclusive giveaways and raffles. Watch as the celebration roars into life with a lion dance at noon – so get there early to enjoy the performance.
PICKLEFEST
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
Nueces Brewing and Barbecuing
What’s the big dill? Relish this sweet festival devoted to all things pickled. My stomach is rumbling just typing this out. This family-friendly and free-to-enter event will feature pickle eating contests, vendors, games and more. Sounds like a dill-lightful time.
SEMANA SANTA ESPECIAL FT. EL DUSTY & THE HOMIES AND MORE
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Packery Bar & Grill
Kick off Holy Week with a party that’s sure to have you dancin’. Who says this week has to be doom and gloom? OK, that’s a bit of a stretch, but you know this party is going to have you groovin’ with El Dusty & the Homies, Tarasco Tropical, Gio Chamba and Chulita Vinyl Club. Tickets are $10 each.
TWC PRESENTS TRAP MONEY
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Mesquite Street Southside
Cash in on the action at the Texas Wrestling Cartel’s Trap Money. Watch as fortunes are made in the ring at this pro-wrestling event featuring appearances by former WWE Lince Dorado, GCW’s Effy, NPJW’s Viva Van and more. Doors open at 6:30, and the action starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $40 for VIP, $30 front row, $25 general admission.
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.
WITCHY THINGS FORTUNE TELLER MARKET 2024
Sunday, noon
MagiaBella’s Witchy Things at Communitea
Curious to see what the Universe has in store for you? As we careen into eclipse season and with Mercury retrograde on the horizon, perhaps now is the best time for a reiki session to get your chakras realigned. Join AstroVibrant, Rhonda’s Faires, Rene Reiki & Healing, Psychic Medium Raymond Guzman and more at MagiaBella’s Witchy Things this Sunday.
CRAWFISH BOIL ON THE LAZY PATIO
Sunday, 2 p.m.
Lazy Beach Brewing
It’s crawfish season, y’all. Make some room in your stomach for some freshly boiled mudbugs at Lazy Beach Brewery and Couyon Crawfish this Sunday – with all the fixin’s (sausage, potatoes, corn and of course a Lazy brew). Price per pound.
CHICKEN SHIZ BINGO
Sunday, 2 p.m.
The Annex
Feeling clucky? Put up some cash at the Annex’s monthly Chicken Shiz Bingo. Pick your square, and if the chickens bless your square with some shiz, you win! Easy peasy. First come, first served for tickets. A portion of the winnings will benefit Paws & Claws of the Coastal Bend.
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