Dine Downtown will be from Friday, Jan. 19-Sunday, Jan. 28 at various locations downtown Corpus Christi with special menus and discounted offers. Natalia Contreras/Caller-Times
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THURSDAY, JAN. 18
ARTS & CRAFTS: The Nueces County Public Libraries will host Arts & Crafts from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Keach Family Library, 1000 Terry Shamsie Blvd., Robstown. Make a bird craft suitable for all ages. All materials provided. Cost: Free. Information: 361-387-3431 or www.facebook.com/NuecesCountyPL.
OPRY: Al Amin Shriners, 2001 Suntide Road, will host the South Texas Opry with Paul Schlesinger at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Featuring the best Country & Western music around. Kitchen and doors open at 5p.m. Cost: $8. Information: 361-241-5353.
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FRIDAY, JAN. 19
HOCKEY: The Corpus Christi IceRays will play the Shreveport Mudbugs at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: Ticket prices range from $9-$22. Information: www.goicerays.com.
THEATER: The Rialto Theater, 327 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, presents the musical “Guys on Ice” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. A charming slice of Midwest life with Lloyd and Marvin, two buddies who spend the day in their ice fishing shanty in Wisconsin. Cost: $15-$20 reserved seating. Information: www.rialtotheater.org or 361-758-0383.
THEATER: Aurora Arts Theatre, 5635 Everhart Road, presents “Calendar Girls” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. Based on the true story of eleven Women’s Institute members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. Cost: $16 general admission. Information: 361-851-9700 or www.auroraartstheatre.com.
THEATER: Harbor Playhouse, 1802 N. Chaparral St., presents “Clue: The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical which brings the world's best known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon. Cost: $18, adults; $15, seniors/military/students (with valid ID); $10, child 13 and younger. Group rates available. Information: www.harborplayhouse.com or 361-888-7469.
BBQ FUNDRAISER: Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1109 N. Staples St., will host its BBQ fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. Postponed from its original September date because of Hurricane Harvey, this annual fundraiser and raffle features BBQ plates with brisket, sausage, rice, pinto beans, bread, condiments and dessert. Free delivery for 10 or more plates (deadline to schedule Jan. 12) Cost: $8 per plate. Information: 361-888-4012.
SOLOIST: A soprano soloist recital by Dr. Deborah Popham of Sam Houston State University will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at the Performing Arts Center, 6300 Ocean Drive. Dr. Popham has performed as a soloist throughout Canada, Italy and Switzerland as well as the United States and recently made her Carnegie Hall debut as part of DCINY’s Artist Series. Cost: Free. Information: 361-825-3943 or hope.thacker@tamucc.edu.
BOAT SHOW & EXPO: The second annual Bluff Landing Marina Boat Show & Expo will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Bluff’s Landing Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores Road. The marina will be packed with boats to see and demo on the water, the event center full of vendors, plus live music and food trucks. Cost: Free admission, items available to purchase. Information: 361-937-7100 or www.facebook.com/bluffslanding.marina.
MOVIE NIGHT: A YA Movie Night will begin at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Owen R. Hopkins Public Library, 3202 McKinzie Road. The 2017 film “IT” will be shown (rated R). For ages 13 and older, but children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2350 or http://www.cclibraries.com.
COMEDY: Jesus “Midnite” Castillo performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Mesquite St. Comedy Club, 617 Mesquite St. Dallas-based Midnite can be seen on tour with Chingo Bling as well as on Chingo's Netflix debut "They Can't Deport Us All." Cost: $15. Information: 361-960-2573 or www.laughdowntown.com.
DANCE: The Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Road, will host a Mardi Gras Dinner Dance from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19. Texas Regeneration Band will provide live music and dancers may come in Mardi Gras costumes if desired. Menu is a Cajun meal. Cost: $7 per person, can be purchase in advance at the center. Information and reservations: 361-826-2330.
BOOK SIGNING: Author Miles Arceneaux will sign the new book “Hidden Sea” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at the Texas Maritime Museum, 1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport. “Hidden Sea,” the fifth in a series of thrillers set on the Texas Gulf Coast, continues the saga of the Sweetwater clan, the Coastal Bend family whose tale began with 2012’s “Thin Slice of Life.” All proceeds from this event will benefit the museum. Cost: Free admission, books available to purchase. Information: 512-443-0155 or www.milesarceneaux.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 20
HOCKEY: The Corpus Christi IceRays will play the Shreveport Mudbugs at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: Ticket prices range from $9-$22. Information: www.goicerays.com.
OUTDOORS: The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St., will host a seminar on Relaxing Herbal Tea Remedies from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Guest speaker Susan Sparks of Chiron Holistic shares which herbs to grow and simple recipes for various remedies. Cost: Class included in general admission; members free. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org.
THEATER: The Rialto Theater, 327 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, presents the musical “Guys on Ice” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. A charming slice of Midwest life with Lloyd and Marvin, two buddies who spend the day in their ice fishing shanty in Wisconsin. Cost: $15-$20 reserved seating. Information: www.rialtotheater.org or 361-758-0383.
THEATER: Aurora Arts Theatre, 5635 Everhart Road, presents “Calendar Girls” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Based on the true story of eleven Women’s Institute members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. Cost: $16 general admission. Information: 361-851-9700 or www.auroraartstheatre.com.
THEATER: Harbor Playhouse, 1802 N. Chaparral St., presents “Clue: The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical which brings the world's best known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon. Cost: $18, adults; $15, seniors/military/students (with valid ID); $10, child 13 and younger. Group rates available. Information: www.harborplayhouse.com or 361-888-7469.
KIDS ROBOTICS: The Nueces County Public Libraries will host Adventures in Robotics from 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Keach Family Library, 1000 Terry Shamsie Blvd., Robstown. Lesson will be “Dot & Dash Robots,” for ages 5-12 years old. Cost: Free; registration required. Information: 361-387-3431 or www.facebook.com/NuecesCountyPL.
WALK/RUN: Corpus Christi Police Explorer Post 133 will host the first annual Leo Heroes “Back the Blue Walk” at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Cole Park, 2600 Ocean Drive. This 5K run/1.5-mile walk was created as a memorial run for officers who lost their life. Registered runners will wear a bib with the name of an officer. Proceeds benefit the Police Explorer Fund. Cost: $25. Information and registration: KimberlyP@cctexas.com or www.vfitproductions.com.
WREATH-MAKING: A Valentine’s Mesh Wreath workshop will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Hamlin Fountain and Gifts, 3801 S. Staples St. Cost: $10 per person, plus 10 percent discount on wreath supplies. Information and registration: 361-853-7303.
MUSIC: The second annual LBL Bash – Texas Country Fest 2018 will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd., Robstown. Featuring Jon Wolfe, Josh Ward and Statesboro Revue. All proceeds go to exhibitor projects of the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show. Cost: $20 presale, $25 at the door. Information: 361-244-5132 or www.rmbfairgrounds.com.
BELLY DANCE FUNDRAISER: The Texas Coastal Bend Belly Dance Association presents the 10th Anniversary Gala at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at House of Rock, 511 Starr St. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. All proceeds benefit Special Hearts in the Arts. Cost: $15. Information: www.tcbba.org or www.specialheartsinthearts.com.
OUTDOORS: The Connie Hagar Cottage Sanctuary, intersection of Church and First streets in Rockport, will host a volunteer workday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Raking, weeding, grass cutting and tree removal are planned. Bring your own tools (rakes, shovels, trimmers, pruners, etc.) and gardening gloves. Cost: Free. Information: pmlrsn@gotmail.com.
ART FOR ADULTS: A two-part art workshop for adults, Tejano Art: Symbols, Signs, and Icons, will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. Local artist and muralist Mayra Zamora will lead two afternoons of exploring Chicano culture using acrylic paint, incorporating the elements into your own colorful works on canvas. For beginning and experienced artists, ages 14 and older. Materials provided. Cost: $60 members, $75 nonmembers. Registrations and online pre-pay required. Information and RSVP: 361-825-3504 or www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org.
COMEDY: Comedian Ku Egenti performs at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Comics Live, inside Bella Luna restaurant, 429 Schatzell St. Egenti recently released his debut comedy album "Your Favorite African." Cost: $12. Information: www.facebook.com/ComicsLive or 361-434-4290.
COMEDY: Jesus “Midnite” Castillo performs at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Mesquite St. Comedy Club, 617 Mesquite St. Dallas-based Midnite can be seen on tour with Chingo Bling as well as on Chingo's Netflix debut "They Can't Deport Us All." Cost: $15. Information: 361-960-2573 or www.laughdowntown.com.
CAPTURE THE FLAG: The La Retama Central Library YA/Teen program presents Percy Jackson’s Capture the Flag game from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche St. Red Team vs. Blue Team, who will win? This is an outdoor activity for ages 13 to 21 only. Come dressed in long pants and sneakers. Event will be canceled if it is raining. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-7055 or www.facebook.com/LaRetamaCentralLibraryYAprogram.
MARKET: The CaTS Winter Market will be from 9-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard St. Crafts, arts, direct sales, veggies and other local vendors. Support small business and buy local. Cost: Free, items available for purchase. Information: 361-364-8883 or www.facebook.com/CaT.S.MarketatAnnaville.
BOAT SHOW & EXPO: The second annual Bluff Landing Marina Boat Show & Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Bluff’s Landing Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores Road. The marina will be packed with boats to see and demo on the water, the event center full of vendors, plus live music and food trucks. Cost: Free admission, items available to purchase. Information: 361-937-7100 or www.facebook.com/bluffslanding.marina.
MEETING: The Maxine Flournoy Third Coast Squadron CAF will host its monthly meeting and luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Museum of Military History and Squadron Hangar at McCampbell-Porter Airport, 3201 Farm-to-Market Road 3512, Aransas Pass. This month’s speaker is Col. Don Emmonds, who served as REO on SR71 missions. Open to the public. Cost: Free. Information: www.ThirdCoastCAF.org.
DANCE: The Revelaires Dance Club will host a Winter Gala at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Corpus Christi Country Club, 6300 Everhart Road. Dance lesson included 6:30-7:30 p.m., sit-down dinner and dance starting at 7:30 p.m. Dress is formal for ladies, suit or tux for men. Cost: $75 per person. Prepaid tickets only; no ticket sales at the door. Information: 361-815-3922 or 361-215-7679.
SUNDAY, JAN. 21
THEATER: The Rialto Theater, 327 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, presents the musical “Guys on Ice” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. A charming slice of Midwest life with Lloyd and Marvin, two buddies who spend the day in their ice fishing shanty in Wisconsin. Cost: $15-$20 reserved seating. Information: www.rialtotheater.org or 361-758-0383.
THEATER: Aurora Arts Theatre, 5635 Everhart Road, presents “Calendar Girls” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. Based on the true story of eleven Women’s Institute members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. Cost: $16 general admission. Information: 361-851-9700 or www.auroraartstheatre.com.
SHOP & BRUNCH: A Pop-Up Shop and Brunch will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Coffee Waves, 5738 S. Alameda St. Comida Radio will be making brunch with a Mexican twist while offering shopping with vendors Mayra Zamora, Proyecto Bruja, Sew Bonita, Blynn’s Creations, Moonstone’d Pottery, Soy Tejana, Sandra Gonzalez, Beach Peach, 2 Chics & A Bar and Irma Garcia. Cost: Free admission, items and food available for purchase. Information: www.facebook.com/comidaradio.
OUTDOORS: GROW Local South Texas will host its monthly All Hands on Deck day from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at The Learning Garden, 3808 Up River Road. We will learn to build and plant potato towers, a neat layering process to make growing and harvesting potatoes easy. Bring your gloves, closed-toe shoes and water container. Cost: Free. Information: www.growlocalstx.com.
BOAT SHOW & EXPO: The second annual Bluff Landing Marina Boat Show & Expo will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Bluff’s Landing Marina, 4242 Laguna Shores Road. The marina will be packed with boats to see and demo on the water, the event center full of vendors, plus live music and food trucks. Cost: Free admission, items available to purchase. Information: 361-937-7100 or www.facebook.com/bluffslanding.marina.
HOLLYWOOD SCREENWRITER: Del Mar College’s Music Department and Chabad Coastal Bend will host a guest lecture by Hollywood screenwriter David Weiss at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 in Wolfe Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building, Kosar at Ayers St. Award-winning screenwriter Weiss (“The Rugrats Movie,” “All Dogs Go to Heaven,” “Shrek 2,” “Mission Hill” and others) share his experiences creating Hollywood hits, mixing true life stories with career tips and wisdom from his Jewish heritage. Cost: Free. Information: 361-698-1605 or wlipman@delmar.edu.
MONDAY, JAN. 22
WILD KRATTS LIVE: Wild Kratts Live! begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at the American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. It’s "To the Creature Rescue!” as the Kratt Brothers activate their Creature Power Suits. Cost: Tickets start at $35. Information: 361-826-4700 or http://americanbankcenter.com.
GROWING UP WILD: Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center, 2446 N. Oso Parkway, will host Growing Up Wild – Backbones from 9:30-11 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22. Kids ages 3-7 connect to nature with art, music and hands-on science exploration activities. Must be accompanied by an adult. Children younger than 3 welcome but will not be included in program activities. Cost: $5. Register online at https://register.ccparkandrec.com. Information: 361-826-3947 or www.facebook.com/OsoBayWetlandsPreserveandLearningCenter.
LANGUAGE EXCHANGE: Nonprofit International Student Exchange will host a Language Exchange from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at The Exchange, 224 Mesquite St. The January theme is Japan. Learn languages, share cultural conversations, meet internationals and share travel stories. Cost: No cover, drink specials available Information: 310-774-6095 or www.facebook.com/InternationalsCC.
TUESDAY, JAN. 23
STORYTIME: The Nueces County Public Libraries will host Storytime with Mr. Kippy from 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Keach Family Library, 1000 Terry Shamsie Blvd., Robstown. Music, fun, and books for ages 0 to 10 years old. Cost: Free. Information: 361-387-3431 or www.facebook.com/NuecesCountyPL.
3D PRINTER CLUB: The Nueces County Public Libraries hosts the 3D printer Cookie Cutter Club from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Keach Family Library, 1000 Terry Shamsie Blvd., Robstown. For ages 13 and up, learn how to search and format designs for our 3D printer. Cost: Free; registration required. Information: 361-387-3431 or www.facebook.com/NuecesCountyPL.
FAMILY GAME DAY: A Family Game Day will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Ben F. McDonald Public Library, 4404 Greenwood Drive. Enjoy board games, puzzles, giant LEGO and more. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2356.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24
OUTDOORS: The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St., will host the 11th annual Winter Lecture Series from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24. Guest speaker Carlos Valdez will discuss rainwater harvesting. Cost: Class included in general admission; members free. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org.
TX FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE: The 2017 Texas Filmmakers Showcase begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 in Wolfe Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center Music Building, Del Mar College East, Ayers at Kosar. View six short films by Texas artists. Part of the South Texas Underground Film Festival Jan. 24-28. Cost: Free. Information: 361-429-1390 or http://stuftx.org.
CANTUS: Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Presidential Performing and Visual Arts Series presents Cantus at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Jones Auditorium, 855 N. Armstrong St., Kingsville. This acclaimed men’s vocal ensemble performs a wide range of musical pieces, from familiar classical works, to lesser heard compositions, to newly commissioned music from modern composers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., seating is first-come, first-served. Cost: Free. Information: 361-593-2760.
CROCHET GROUP: La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche St., will host a crochet group at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24. Learn the basics of crochet or bring your own project to work on. Supplies provided; first-come, first-served. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-7055 or www.cclibraries.com.
BASKETBALL: The Islanders Men’s basketball team plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: $12 general admission, A&M-CC students free admission and parking with Sandollar$ ID. Information: 361-825-2255 or goislanders.com.
THURSDAY, JAN. 25
BENEFIT CONCERT: The Port Aransas Museum presents “Harvey is History! Hurricane Relief Concert” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Third Coast Theater, 502 East Avenue G, Port Aransas. Texas music stars Joe Ely, Terry Allen, Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, Richard Bowden, Bukka Allen and Bale Creek Allen will perform plus poet/writers Jo Harvey Allen and Kaye Moon Winters along with Texas Poet Laureates Alan Birkelbach and Karla K Morton. Proceeds will benefit the Port Aransas Museum & Farley Boat Works. Cost: $100. Information and tickets: https://portaransasmuseum.org.
THEATER: Aurora Arts Theatre, 5635 Everhart Road, presents “Calendar Girls” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Based on the true story of eleven Women’s Institute members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. Cost: $16 general admission. Information: 361-851-9700 or www.auroraartstheatre.com.
FAMILY ART: The Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., will host Moms and Tots (and sometimes Pops!) from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. For ages K5- 12 years old, join us as we read “The Mixed-Up Chameleon” by Eric Carle and then head to the art studio to create colorful chameleons with paint and paper plates. RSVPs and payment 24 hours in advance required. Cost: $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Information: 361-825-3504 or www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org.
FILM SHOWCASE: A short and feature film showcase will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at House of Rock, 511 Starr St. Part of the South Texas Underground Film Festival Jan. 24-28. Cost: Free. Information and schedule: 361-429-1390 or http://stuftx.org.
ONGOING
Art & Hobbies
FAMILY ART: The Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd., hosts family art time from 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Unplug, make art and make a memory together. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Free. Information: 361-884-6406 or www.artcentercc.org.
PAINTING: Crazy Picasso, 7602 S. Staples St., hosts kids, adults and private painting classes. View schedule and prices at www.crazypicasso.com.
PAINTING: Tipsy Canvas, 5878 Everhart Road, hosts kids, adults and private painting classes. View schedule and prices at www.tipsycanvas.com.
PAINTING: Vintage Easel Spirits & Art, 5830 McArdle Road, hosts adult and private painting classes. View schedule and prices at www.blingboutique.angelfire.com.
SEWING: The South Texas SEW-ciety meets the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church, fellowship hall, 430 South Carancahua St. Cost: $3, guests. Information: www.stsewciety.com.
DRAWING: The Port Aransas Art Center will host its Drop In & Draw Class by Pat Donohue from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 104 N. Alister St., Port Aransas. Learn to draw or improve your skills. Bring your own drawing supplies. Cost: $20 nonmembers; $18 members. Information: 361-749-7334 or www.portaransasartcenter.org.
WATERCOLORS: The Port Aransas Art Center will host beginning to intermediate watercolor classes taught by Nancy Buskey from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at 104 N. Alister St. Learn to paint or advance your painting skills. Cost: $25. Information: 361-749-7334 or www.portaransasartcenter.org.
ACRYLIC: The Port Aransas Art Center will host an acrylic painting class with Judy Hall from 1-4 p.m. Mondays at 104 N. Alister St. Bring your acrylic paint supplies, something to paint on and learn a lot. Cost: $20 nonmembers, $18 members. Information: 361-749-7334 or www.portaransasartcenter.org.
Exercise & Dance
JUDO: An Introduction to Judo course will begin Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Lopez Judo Academy, 112 Tarlton St. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Classes are 5:30-6 p.m. for tots (ages 3 to 5); 6-7:30 p.m. for kids (ages 6 to 17); and 7:30-8:30 p.m. for adults 18 and older. Cost: $100 per month. Information: 361-813-4506 or www.lopezjudoacademy.com.
BELLY DANCING: A beginner belly dancing course begins Jan. 2 and runs for twelve weeks at Hourglass Bellydance Studio, 6500 S. Padre Island Drive Suite 19. New students still being accepted. Choose between a 5:30 p.m. Tuesday or 6:15 p.m. Wednesday class. Cost: $10 for first class; $100 to continue the course. Information: 361-946-4052 or http://hourglassbellydance.com.
GROUP FITNESS: YWCA Corpus Christi, 4601 Corona Drive, hosts Basic Blast classes from 10:00-10:50 a.m. Fridays, 4601 Corona Drive. A fun, low-impact group fitness class inspired by dance, martial arts and fitness training. Cost: $7/class walk-in; memberships available. Information: www.ywcacc.org, 361-857-5661, ext. 20.
TAI CHI: Beginner Taoist Tai Chi classes will begin the week of Jan. 9 at several locations in Corpus Christi. Classes are 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Fridays or 1 p.m. Saturdays at First Christian Church, 3401 Santa Fe St.; 11 a.m. Wednesdays on Padre Island (call for location); 7 p.m. Thursdays at Unitarian Universalist Church, 6901 Holly Road; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard St. Cost: $110, seniors and students; $140, adults for four months of lessons. Information: 361-944-9230, www.taoist.org, corpus.tx@taoist.org.
CARDIO CIRCUIT: Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will offer a cardio circuit class for adults from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Oso Recreation Center, 1111 Bernice Drive. This class will target different areas of the body each session in a high-impact workout that combines cardio and strength training. Registration is ongoing. Cost: $25/month or $5 per class. Information: www.ccparkandrec.com.
SELF-DEFENSE: The Academy of Asian Martial Arts, 5858 S. Padre Island Drive Ste. 97 (Sunrise Mall, upstairs near Sears) will host a women’s self-defense class at 6 p.m. every Friday. Cost: Free. Information: 361-533-0062.
Outdoors & Nature
ORCHID CARE: The Orchidology Class meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. The class series is taught by orchid curator Sam Jones and is an ongoing orchid information exchange for novice to experienced growers. Cost: Free. Information: 361-290-7429.
PARROT TALK: The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center’s Parrot Talk will be open to guests at 1:30 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, in the Tropical Garden, behind the Bromeliad House, 8545 S. Staples St. Cost: Free with admission. Information: 361-852-2100, www.stxbot.org.
WALKING TOURS: The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Healthy South Texas now offer historical walking tour maps of Rockport and Fulton. Maps include a scavenger hunt with a prize. Maps available at Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 319 Broadway St., Rockport. Cost: Free. Information: 361-790-0103.
NATURE WALK: Ivy Lane Wildlife & Birding Site, 489 Ivy Lane, Rockport, hosts guided native plant walks at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of every month. Participants will learn how the native plants there support birds, butterflies, and other wildlife and what’s blooming from season to season. Cost: Free. Information: 361- 790-0194 or www.aransaspathways.com.
NATURE WALK: Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center, 2446 N. Oso Parkway, offers guided nature walks at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. Join us as we explore the trails with different nature topics each week. Binoculars and field guides are loaned on a first-come first-serve basis. Bring good walking shoes, plenty of water and dress for the weather. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-3311, www.osopreserve.com.
WILDLIFE REFUGE TOUR: The Welder Wildlife Foundation and Refuge offers free tours to the public at 3 p.m. every Thursday at 10429 Welder Wildlife, Sinton. Tours begin at the foundation’s main headquarters and museum which houses an array of south Texas wildlife and artwork. Visitors then take a 10-mile tour of the refuge through a variety of habitats ranging from upland mesquite-mixed-grass communities to freshwater wetland lakes. Many species of birds and wildlife are generally seen on these tours. Cost: Free. Information: 361-364-2643 or http://welderwildlife.org.
Miscellaneous
FARMERS MARKET: The Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers Market is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Art Center, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: Free. Information: Growlocalstx.com.
FARMERS MARKET: The Southside Farmer’s Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at The Market on Everhart shopping center, 5800 Everhart Road. Rain or shine, come shop local produce, honey, eggs, jams and jellies, pickles and preserves, herbs and spices, snacks, baked goods, body products plus arts, jewelry, crafts and more. Cost: Free. Information: 361-774-4129 or www.farmersmarketcc.org.
FOOD TRUCKS: A La Mano - Food Truck Fridays will bring food to your fingertips the last Friday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral St.
Storytimes & Family Activities
BUSY LITTLE BEES: Garcia Public Library, 5930 Brockhampton St., offers Busy Little Bees at 11 a.m. Mondays. Join us for stories, songs and a craft for ages 3-5 years. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2360 or www.cclibraries.com.
MAD ABOUT SCIENCE: Hopkins Public Library, 3202 McKinzie Road, offers Mad About Science at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Come join us as we learn about science, technology, engineering and math in these hands-on events. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2350 or www.cclibraries.com.
BABY STORY TIME: Neyland Public Library, 1230 Carmel Pkwy., offers Baby Lapsit Story Time at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Bring your little bundle of joy for stories, songs and fingerplays. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2370 or www.cclibraries.com.
LIBRARY PLAY ZONE: Neyland Public Library, 1230 Carmel Pkwy., offers Play Zone at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Parents/caregivers and kids interact and learn together while connecting with other families. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2370 or www.cclibraries.com.
READY READERS STORY TIME: Neyland Public Library, 1230 Carmel Pkwy., offers Ready Readers Story Time at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Designed for ages 3-5, children learn numbers, colors, shapes and other cognitive skills through stories, songs, and finger plays. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2370 or www.cclibraries.com.
STORYTIME: Barnes & Noble, 5129 Blanche Moore Drive, offers toddler storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Join Rosa as she reads from some of her favorite children's books. Stick around after storytime for activities and crafts. Cost: Free. Information: 361-992-1339 or https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2818.
MUSIC & MOTION: La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche St., offers Kids’ Music & Motion at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Join us for music, dancing and fun with rhythm sticks, ribbons, parachute and instruments for ages 0-5. Followed by a story and unstructured play. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-7055 or www.cclibraries.com.
FAMILY MUSIC & MOTION: Garcia Public Library, 5930 Brockhampton St., offers Family Music & Motion at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Join us for some fun with rhythm instruments, songs and a story for ages 3-6 years. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2360 or www.cclibraries.com.
MUSIC, MOTION, FUN: Neyland Public Library, 1230 Carmel Pkwy., offers Music! Motion! Fun! At 10:15 a.m. Thursdays. Designed for ages 0-5, come enjoy fun with musical instruments, dance, songs and parachute play. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2370 or www.cclibraries.com.
BABY & TODDLER STORYTIME: Hopkins Public Library, 3202 McKinzie Road, offers Baby/Toddle Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays for the youngest listener and their caregiver. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2350 or www.cclibraries.com.
LAP SIT STORYTIME: Garcia Public Library, 5930 Brockhampton St., offers Lap Sit Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Join us for stories, songs and finger play fun for infants to 1-year-olds. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2360 or www.cclibraries.com.
PRESCHOOL MUSIC & MOTION: Garcia Public Library, 5930 Brockhampton St., offers Preschool Music & Motion at 11 a.m. Thursdays. Join us for some fun with rhythm instruments, songs and a story for ages 3-6 years. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2360 or www.cclibraries.com.
FAMILY STORYTIME: Hopkins Public Library, 3202 McKinzie Road, offers Family Storytime at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays for preschool age children and their caregiver. Cost: Free. Information: 361-826-2350 or www.cclibraries.com.
STORYTIME: Barnes & Noble, 5129 Blanche Moore Drive, offers children’s storytime at 11 a.m. Saturdays. Stick around after storytime for activities and crafts. Cost: Free. Information: 361-992-1339 or https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2818.
Support Groups & Health Education
DIABETES MANAGEMENT: The Texas A&M University Coastal Bend Health Education Center offers a weekly diabetes self-management course as either a one-day or multi-day class at the Education Service Center, 209 N. Water St. This class provides individuals diagnosed with Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes with health education and resources to manage their diabetes. Cost: Free. Information and registration: 361-561-8584 or cbhec.tamhsc.edu/diabetes-education.
DIABETES FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: The Texas A&M University Coastal Bend Health Education Center hosts a diabetes-care family night support group from 5:30-6:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at the Education Service Center, 209 N. Water St. Topics vary each month. Speakers discuss topics related to diabetes, such as kidney and heart health, stress, foot care and healthy eating. Regular attendees of diabetes education classes can get follow-up labs during the class. Cost: Free. Information: 361-561-8584.
ASTHMA EDUCATION: The Texas A&M University Coastal Bend Health Education Center hosts an asthma education class from 2-4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Hector P. Garcia Clinic classroom 1, 2606 Hospital Blvd. Geared for those with asthma or parents/guardians of children with asthma, topics include asthma basics, identifying asthma triggers and forming an asthma action plan. All class participants receive a free mattress cover and pillow cover. Cost: Free. Information: 361-561-8670 or sdlopez@tamhsc.edu.
HEALTHY COOKING DEMO: The Texas A&M University Coastal Bend Health Education Center offers a monthly healthy cooking demonstration at the Hector P. Garcia Clinic, 2606 Hospital Blvd. Designed for diabetes patients and their families, a registered dietitian offers advice on nutrition. Topics vary each month. Cost: Free. Information and registration: 361-561-8584 or cbhec.tamhsc.edu/diabetes-education.
VETERANS SUPPORT: A veterans’ support group and certified volunteer facilitator will be available at 7:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of every month at the YWCA, 4601 Corona Drive. Cost: Free. Information: 361-993-3219 or 361-695-3493.
MENTAL HEALTH: The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for individuals with mental health conditions from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at Our Lady of Perpetual Help youth activity building, 5830 Williams St. Cost: Free. Information: namigreatercorpuschristi@gmail.com or 281-300-3837.
MENTAL HEALTH: The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for individuals with mental health conditions from 6-7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Family Counseling Center, 3933 S. Staples St., Room 218. Cost: Free. Information: namigreatercorpuschristi@gmail.com or 281-300-3837.
MENTAL HEALTH: The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families of loved ones who are dealing with mental health conditions from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Portable Room 1C, 5830 Williams St. Cost: Free. Information: namigreatercorpuschristi@gmail.com or 281-300-3837.
OVEREATERS ANON: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at St. John's United Methodist Church, 5300 S. Alameda St.; at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at 1723 Frio St.; and at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Grace Presbyterian Church, 6301 Yorktown Blvd. Information: 361-980-2900 or 361-774-4478.
MILITARY: The Counseling and Training Clinic at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is facilitating free and confidential support for the military, including active duty, reserves, guard and veterans. The group is designed to help participants who suffer from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, sexual assault and traumatic experiences. The group meets Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. in room 2014 of the Natural Resource Center. Information: 361-825-3995.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT: The Coastal Bend Parkinson's Support Group meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at The Plaza, Health Services at Mirador, 5857 Timbergate Drive. Meetings are open to the public, caregivers, family, patients, etc. Cost: Free. Information: 361-960-9597.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: Christus Spohn Health System's Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group meets from 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays in the fourth floor Rehab Solarium, 600 Elizabeth St. Cost: Free. Information: 361-881-3429.