Another year has passed, and now there’s 365 new days for you to enjoy fun events in the Corpus Christi area. Starting with January, there’s tons for you and your loved ones to check out.
Will you be attending the International Feline Showcase at the Hilliard Center? What about watching “Come from Away” at Aurora Arts Theatre?
Whether it’s a family-friendly gathering, a concert or a romantic evening with your partner at a local community theater, we have rounded up events to attend this January in the Coastal Bend.
Jan. 1
- Polar Bear Plunge and New Year’s Day Fun Run: Help raise money for the ALS Therapy Development Institute to find treatment and a cure for ALS by participating in a warm-up fun run and polar plunge at Fajitaville on North Beach at 221 S. Hotel Place. Check-in starts at 10:45 a.m., the fun run begins at 11:15 a.m. and the plunge takes place at noon. Cost: $20 to $35. Information: polarbearplunge.cc.
Jan. 2
- ArtWalk: Enjoy live music, local art, vendors and food trucks in downtown Corpus Christi during ArtWalk, a monthly event, from 6 to 10 p.m. Downtown bars, shops and venues keep the party going after 10 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: downtowncorpuschristi.org/events/first-friday-artwalk.
- Silverada: Brewster Street Ice House will host country band Silverada at 8 p.m. Cost: $25.25 to $45.50. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Jan. 3
- Whiskey Down: House of Rock will host country band Whiskey Down at 7 p.m. Cost: $11.15 to $65.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
- Rocket Queen: Brewster Street Ice House will host tribute band Rocket Queen, covering classic rock songs, at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $35.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Jan. 8
- Huser Brother Band: Brewster Street Ice House will host country duo Huser Brother Band at 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Jan. 9
- The International Feline Showcase: The Omni Corpus Christi Hotel will host the annual three-day International Feline Showcase ending Jan. 11. Enjoy feline-centered activities, cat competitions and adoption opportunities. Time: 3 to 10 p.m. Cost: $5 to $15. Information: facebook.com/felineshowcase.
- The Spazmatics: Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band The Spazmatics at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $30.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
- Vince King — Elvis Tribute: Port Aransas Community Theatre will host Vince King, an Elvis Presley tribute artist. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $25 to $35. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
- Royal Fumble: House of Rock will host Royal Fumble, an evening of drag performances, at 10 p.m. This event is 18-plus. Cost: $11.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Jan. 10
- Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival: Join First Christian Church for its 42nd annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival at 3401 Santa Fe St. Performances will be held at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Cost: Free, but donations of nonperishable food items are accepted on behalf of the Coastal Bend Food Bank. Information: 361-215-2035.
- The International Feline Showcase: The Omni Corpus Christi Hotel will host the second day of the International Feline Showcase. Enjoy feline-centered activities, cat competitions and adoption opportunities. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $5 to $15. Information: facebook.com/felineshowcase.
- Anthem 182 — Tribute to Blink-182: House of Rock will host cover band Anthem 182 at 7 p.m. Cost: $11.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
- Mindcrime — Tribute to Queensryche: Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band Mindcrime at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $155.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
- Vince King — Elvis Tribute: Port Aransas Community Theatre will host Vince King, an Elvis Presley tribute artist. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $25 to $35. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
Jan. 11
- The International Feline Showcase: The Omni Corpus Christi Hotel will host the final day of the International Feline Showcase. Enjoy feline-centered activities, cat competitions and adoption opportunities. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $5 to $15. Information: facebook.com/felineshowcase.
Jan. 15
- Parker Ryan: Brewster Street Ice House will host country singer Parker Ryan at 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Jan. 16
- El Gato Bailador: House of Rock will host El Gato Bailador, an evening featuring rock bands, at 7 p.m. Cost: $13.35 to $16.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
- “Come from Away”: Aurora Arts Theatre will present “Come from Away,” a musical about a small town opening its arms to flight passengers on Sept. 11, 2001. The production is based on true stories. The show will continue through Feb. 22. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
Jan. 17
- Double Vision — Tribute to Foreigner: Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band Double Vision at 8 p.m. Cost: $17 to $27. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
- “Come from Away”: Aurora Arts Theatre will present “Come from Away,” a musical about a small town opening its arms to flight passengers on Sept. 11, 2001. The production is based on true stories. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
Jan. 18
- “Come from Away”: Aurora Arts Theatre will present “Come from Away,” a musical about a small town opening its arms to flight passengers on Sept. 11, 2001. The production is based on true stories. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
Jan. 22
- Jet Jurgensmeyer: Brewster Street Ice House will host country singer Jet Jurgensmeyer at 8 p.m. Cost: $14.50 to $124.50. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Jan. 23
- Home & Garden Show: Visit the Hilliard Center for the three-day Home & Garden Show ending Jan. 25. People will be able to shop and learn about home improvement and outdoor living. Time: 2 to 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: showtechnology.com.
- “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” based on the book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios films. The show will continue through Feb. 8. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
- Emo Karaoke: Brewster Street Ice House will host Emo Karaoke, an evening of people singing emo songs, at 8 p.m. Cost: $18.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
- “Come from Away”: Aurora Arts Theatre will present “Come from Away,” a musical about a small town opening its arms to flight passengers on Sept. 11, 2001. The production is based on true stories. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
Jan. 24
- Home & Garden Show: Visit the Hilliard Center for the second day of the Home & Garden Show. People will be able to shop and learn about home improvement and outdoor living. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: showtechnology.com.
- Gulf of Doom: House of Rock will host Gulf of Doom, an evening of metal bands, at 5 p.m. Cost: $11.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
- Casey Donahew: Brewster Street Ice House will host country singer Casey Donahew at 8 p.m. Cost: $30.75 to $503.75. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
- “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” based on the book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios films. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
- “Come from Away”: Aurora Arts Theatre will present “Come from Away,” a musical about a small town opening its arms to flight passengers on Sept. 11, 2001. The production is based on true stories. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
Jan. 25
- Home & Garden Show: Visit the Hilliard Center for the final day of the Home & Garden Show. People will be able to shop and learn about home improvement and outdoor living. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: showtechnology.com.
- ENMY, Softspoken: House of Rock will host rock bands ENMY and Softspoken at 6 p.m. Cost: $19.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
- “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” based on the book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios films. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
- “Come from Away”: Aurora Arts Theatre will present “Come from Away,” a musical about a small town opening its arms to flight passengers on Sept. 11, 2001. The production is based on true stories. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
Jan. 27
- Liverpool Legends: The Hilliard Center will host Liverpool Legends, a cover band of The Beatles. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $48.50 to $109.30. Information: hilliardcenter.com.
Jan. 29
- Career Connection Expo: Coastal Compass, in collaboration with the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, will host its Career Connection Expo from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 2882 Holly Road. The event is designed to connect job seekers with employers who are ready to hire, showcase career opportunities and support your path to employment success. Cost: Free. Information: facebook.com/CoastalCompassCC.
- The Bellamy Brothers: Brewster Street Ice House will host country duo The Bellamy Brothers at 8 p.m. Cost: $30.50 to $88.83. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Jan. 30
- Parker McCollum: The Hilliard Center will host country singer Parker McCollum. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $57.25 to $220.80. Information: hilliardcenter.com.
- Sploinky Rave: Brewster Street Ice House will host Sploinky Rave, an experience of pulse-pounding music to dance the night away, at 8 p.m. Cost: $15.25 to $35.75. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Jan. 31
- Pink Diva Ball: Join Breast Friends of the CBWF (Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation) for their annual Pink Diva Ball, an evening honoring breast cancer survivors and current warriors. Attendees can enjoy a dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a portrait unveiling. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $85 to $750. Information: facebook.com/PinkDivaProject.
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