Y’all, we’re only two weeks into the year, and we’re already seeing temps in the high 60s, low 70s. So much for winter, huh? I’m not complaining though! It’s perfect weather to get out and about this weekend. Are you very superstitious? Friday the 13th is looming, but luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list of what the Coastal Bend’s got in store this weekend:
FRIDAY THE 13TH HAPPY HOUR
Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Harley Davidson
There’s nothing spooky about this happy hour. Get your engines revved up with free beer with the Corpus Christi Harley Girls and get inked onsite with Mac from Fine Line Tattz. The only unlucky thing about this event is if you miss out. Hockey mask not included.
HOT YOGA, COLD BEER
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Nueces Brewing Company
Life just got you feeling a little downward dog? But still, sticking to your resolutions? Do you feel a little more limber with some liquid help? 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.
GLOW RIDE
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Roberts Point Park, Port Aransas
The glow up is real, y’all: deck out your bike with lights, bring the flair with a costume and cruise Port A in style on a casual five-mile ride. They see you ridin’, they hatin’: Prizes awarded for best costume. Sign up with the Port Aransas Parks and Rec department.
COMEDIAN DANIELLE TORRES
Friday, 9 p.m.
Mesquite Street Comedy Club
She’s back! Award-winning Texas comedienne Danielle Torres takes to the mic to share the hilarious stories of everything that went wrong after her year away in the big city. Local comic Jenn DeLa Fuente as well as San Antonio-base comedians Mary Becquet and Irma Ruiz fill out the bill at Saturday’s event hosted by Blake Trevino. Grab your tickets now for a night full of laughter!
LIVE COMEDY WITH BOBBY SMITH, JEREMY BROWN
Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.
Comics Live
Don’t feel like trekking downtown to get your fill of laughs? Check out Bobby Smith IV (aka B Smitty) at Comics Live on the southside this weekend. Snag tickets now for one of two shows to see one of San Antonio’s premiere comedians and the co-owner of San Antonio’s first Black-owned comedy club.
TEA CEREMONY
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
Unwind and share the tea, sis. Join the Asian Cultures Museum for a tea ceremony and learn the intricacies of this historical, Japanese tradition. Try the green stuff, it’s delicious: you’ll also learn how to make matcha. No sign-up needed.
ART ON AYERS
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3309 Ayers St., Corpus Christi, Texas
Paint the town with local artists, food trucks, and vendors at this free event hosted by CaTS Market and Cre8ive Culture LLC. Artists will be on-site painting murals and brightening the community at the free, family- and pet-friendly event. Sounds like the perfect way to embrace your inner artist while supporting local small businesses.
HOT RODS AND COLD BREWS
Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m.
Nueces Brewing Company
Pack up the family and cruise down to Nueces Brewing for a free car show. Roll out to see hot rods, supercars, classic cars, and more. Show off your wheels for $10 per car entry; a cash prize awarded to the Best in Show (voted by the people).
STAR PARTY
Saturday, 5 p.m.
Nueces Delta Preserve
Mercury may be in retrograde, but there are plenty of other planets and stars out in the Universe that we can be paying attention to instead. Look to the skies with the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society at a star party at the Nueces Delta Preserve. BYOT (bring your own telescope)! Don’t let aquarium in gatorade stop you from expanding your astronomical knowledge to infinity and beyond.
WHAT’S MY AGE AGAIN?
Saturday, 9 p.m.
House of Rock
It’s not a phase, mom. Break out the eyeliner, lace up your converse (or slip on your vans) because sugar, we’re going down to House of Rock to wax nostalgic about when we’d be sleeping all day and stayin’ up all night. Throw your hands up for all of the anthems of our misunderstood youth with emo, pop-punk, indie and heavy rock throwbacks. What’s your age again? (It’s only needed for the cover: $10 for 21+, $20 for those under 21.)
