By: Julieta Hernandez Photo by: Rachel Benavides
Let’s get one thing straight: There’s nothing like finding great live entertainment, and actually good food. It’s a goodbrthing they work so well together, because dinner plans just got a whole lot more memorable. Liven up yourbrevenings with not just dinner, and not just a show…but a more fun way to do both.
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1. MESQUITE STREET COMEDY CLUBbr
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Local and visiting comics brick oven pizza are the downtown Chicago-esque vibe that land well on a weekend. With a full bar and cabaretbrstyle seating, leave the jokes to your host and enjoy your meal. Checkbrthem out with a group of friends who like to laugh. See a line up onbrtheir Facebook page. 617 Mesquite St, Corpus Christi
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2. GIGGITY’S IN PORT ARANSASbr
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If live music every night wasn’t already a glorious gift given to us bybrGiggity’s, their kitchen is also serving a unique selection of seafood andbrpasta until one in the morning. Sit back with no rush while you listenbrto island-selected music and get your late night snacking on. 722 Tarpon St, Port Aransas
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3. THE EXCHANGE DOWNTOWNbr
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With American eats and an impressive selection of craft beers, entertainment is another forte of this modern downtown joint. Throughoutbrthe week and even on Sunday brunch, tune in to a different sound that’ll set the mood we all know as the Exchange. Look out for theirbrmagical nights of poetry too! 244 N Mesquite St, Corpus Christi
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4. BREWSTER STREET ICE HOUSEbr
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Tucked under the harbor bridge, and now on the city’s Southside, isbrthe spot where you can enjoy the full concert experience, typically forbrunder $15 a ticket (and sometimes free shows!). Huge burgers, daintybrappetizers, and vegetarian options are all part of the ice house package,brnot to mention a full bar and late hours. 1724 N Tancahua St, Corpus Christi
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5. THE EXECUTIVE SURF CLUBbr
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Best way to hear “Santeria” is from an outdoor karaoke stage a er abrcouple pints and a basket of fries. Whether it’s a tribute band playingbrlegendary songs (that we just can’t help but sing along to) or a newbrband you can get down with your nachos to, the Surf Club’s ambiencebrmakes it all the more welcoming to your ears. 306 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi
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