Entertainment
Looking for fun things to do in Corpus Christi area in January? We have you covered.
(This story will be updated to add new information.)
New year, new you. Why not spend the month hitting up some fun events in the Coastal Bend?
Whether it’s a family-friendly gathering, a concert to dance the night away with your friends or a romantic evening with your partner at a local community theater, we have rounded up events to attend this January.
Polar Bear Plunge
The Corpus Christi Polar Bear Plunge is the local take on the global tradition of a New Year’s Day plunge. Each registration includes a souvenir T-shirt or baseball cap (while supplies last), a decal, a drink and access to the post-plunge hot tub and snack buffet. And 100% of each registration payment goes to ALS TDI, an A-rated nonprofit working to find a cure for ALS. Since the Corpus Christi plunge first began in 2015, it has raised $111,862. It will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Emerald Beach Hotel at 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: $20 to $30. Information: polarbearplunge.cc.
Mason Lively
Brewster Street Ice House will host musician Mason Lively at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $15 to $150. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Corpus Christi Cat Show
The 23rd annual International Cat Association Cat Show will return to Corpus Christi with cats from all over the world competing for titles and international awards. There will be a raffle, vendors and the chance for attendees to adopt cats from The Cattery. It will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Omni Hotel at 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: $5 to $25. Information: tifs.ticketleap.com.
ArtWalk
ArtWalk, held on the first Friday of every month in downtown Corpus Christi, is a night full of live music, local art, vendors and food trucks. It will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3. Downtown bars, shops and venues keep the party going after 10 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: downtowncorpuschristi.org/events/first-friday-artwalk.
Passion Projects III
House of Rock will host Passion Projects III, a concert series featuring Raul Ayala, Identity Crisis, Nico Little, Heavey Soul and G.B.A. The show starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at 511 Starr St. Cost: $5. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Holly Tucker
Brewster Street Ice House will host musician Holly Tucker at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Cole Barnhill
Brewster Street Ice House will host musician Cole Barnhill at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $15 to $150. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
‘The Book of Mormon’
American Bank Center will host the Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: $34 to $89. Information: americanbankcenter.com.
Part One Tribe
House of Rock will host Part One Tribe at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at 511 Starr St. Cost: $10. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Rich Lockhart Band
Brewster Street Ice House will host the Rich Lockhart Band at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
National Nobodyz
House of Rock will host National Nobodyz at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at 511 Starr St. Cost: Free. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
The Spazmatics
Brewster Street Ice House will host The Spazmatics at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $15 to $150. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival
Join the First Christian Church as it presents its annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival. Christmas continues into Epiphany in January. This tale was first told during a feast at Oxford to celebrate a student’s victory over a wild and raging boar. The present-day festival results from an amalgamation of several ancient celebrations turned into a procession of dances and music. It will be held at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at First Christian Church at 3401 Santa Fe St. Cost: Free. Information: fcc-cc.org/boars-head-festival.
Eclipse — A Tribute to Journey
Brewster Street Ice House will host Journey cover band Eclipse at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $15 to $150. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
The Emo Night Tour
House of Rock will host The Emo Night Tour, an evening full of emo music. The show starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at 511 Starr St. Cost: $17. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
‘The Odd Couple’ at Port Aransas Community Theatre
Join Port Aransas Community Theatre for its female production of “The Odd Couple” from Thursday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 26. What do you get when two completely opposite women end up living together after failed relationships? Meet neat-freak Florence and carefree, chaotic Olive. As these two attempt to share an apartment without driving each other crazy, their mismatched ways create comedic chaos. Cost: $24.23. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
Whiskey Down
Brewster Street Ice House will host the band Whiskey Down at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Chris Duarte
House of Rock will host musician Chris Duarte at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at 511 Starr St. Cost: $15 to $50. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
‘Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch’ at Harbor Playhouse
Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of “Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch” from Friday, Jan. 17, through Sunday, Feb. 9. What happens when you mix Shakespeare and the Wild West? Sunny Day arrives in Gravel Gulch with a troupe of actors determined to bring a little culture to the locals. Unfortunately, this troupe of actors is enough to make any playwright cry. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
Frankie J
Brewster Street Ice House will host musician Frankie J at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $39.99 to $59.99. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Smile Empty Soul — The Consume and Obey Tour
House of Rock will host the band Smile Empty Soul at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at 511 Starr St. Cost: $15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Wizardfest
Brewster Street Ice House will host the Wizardfest, a Harry Potter-themed party, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $15 to $65. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence
American Bank Center will host comedian Jeff Dunham for his Artificial Intelligence tour at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: $44 to $65. Information: americanbankcenter.com.
TayTay Dance Party
Brewster Street Ice House will host its TayTay Dance Party featuring DJ Swiftie playing Taylor Swift songs at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $20 to $150. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
‘West Side Story’ at Aurora Arts Theatre
Join Aurora Arts Theatre for its production of the musical “West Side Story” from Friday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, March 2. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
80’s Obsession
Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band 80’s Obsession at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $15 to $150. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Rock of Ages — A Tribute to the Legends
Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band Rock of Ages at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $15 to $150. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Emerald: Unplugged
House of Rock will host duo Emerald at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at 511 Starr St. Cost: Free. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
House of Rock: Unplugged
House of Rock will host House of Rock: Unplugged, an acoustic evening featuring Thisistoodifficult, Tilde, ChillKiller Self Control and Clearview. The show starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 511 Starr St. Cost: $10. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
Chaely
Brewster Street Ice House will host musician Chaely at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Led Zeppelin 2
Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band Led Zeppelin 2 at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at 1724 N. Tancahua St. Cost: $20. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
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