Are you looking for things to do in Corpus Christi this weekend? From Valentine’s Day festivities to the 2025 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival, there are plenty of ways to spend time with the whole family!
February 14
Preschool Picassos Presents: Teddy Bear Tea Party!
Bring your little one ages 2-5 and their favorite stuffed animal to a teddy bear tea party from 10-11:30 a.m. this Friday. Hosted at the Art Museum of South Texas, the event will also include cookies and apple juice, storytime and an art project with love bugs made from cardboard tubes and craft supplies. Limited space is available; the event costs $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
February 14
32nd Annual Stage Door Canteen
Attend the USS Lexington’s 32nd Annual Stage Door Canteen from 7-10 p.m. and celebrate Valentine’s Day with appetizers, a cash bar and entertainment. This fundraising event at the USS Lexington Museum will feature the USS Lexington Big Band, vocalists Victoria Majors and David Hiser and fiddler Scott Plant. Guests may wear business casual, 1940s-era fashion or a WWII military uniform. Individual tickets are $65; couple’s tickets are $95.
February 14
Valentine’s Day Sushi Class
Take a sushi-making class hosted by Susheria at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center, starting at 7 p.m. on Friday. You and your partner will learn to make rolls for $75 per couple.
February 15
Besties & Beasties Brunch
Bring your besties and your pet to Lazy Beach Brewing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday for a meal and treats for your dog. You can also enjoy a seasonal mimosa bar and other products and services from local vendors.
February 15
Harbor Playhouse’s 100th Birthday Bash: A Celebration of YOU!
Attend Harbor Playhouse’s Annual Volunteer Dinner and celebrate its 100th birthday, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The event’s thank you to the community and volunteers will feature food, entertainment and prizes.
February 15
Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball – Double Header
Watch the Islanders basketball teams at the American Bank Center Arena as they play the Incarnate Word Cardinals. The women’s team plays at 1 p.m., and the men play at 3:30 p.m. Arena doors open one to one-and-a-half hours before game time. Tickets range from $11 to $53 and one ticket is suitable for both games.
February 15
Tropicoso
Attend the ultimate Cumbia dance party, starting at 9 p.m. at House of Rock. Designed for all skill levels, the night will feature high-energy performances and live DJ sets. Purchase tickets here.
February 15
Young Artist Workshop: The Art of Family
Use the names of loved ones and make them into a colorful, patterned piece of art using markers, pastels and other tools at the Art Museum of South Texas workshop from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. The workshop, which is for ages K5-12, is inspired by the museum’s new exhibit, “Home, Love, and Loss.” It costs $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
February 14 & 15
4th Annual BBQ Cook-Off
Enter the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association’s 4th Annual BBQ Cook-Off this Friday and Saturday at the San Patricio County Fairground. Turn-in times are Saturday at noon for chicken, 1:30 p.m. for pork spare ribs and 3 p.m. for brisket. Entry is $250; a jackpot entry is $25 each; and an electricity/RV spot is $40.
All Weekend
2025 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival
Enjoy the 2025 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival all weekend. Located in downtown Corpus Christi, the festival will have 30+ musicians, eight shows, four venues and a variety of workshops. For tickets and the full schedule, click here. You don’t want to miss it!
All Weekend
West Side Story
Watch Aurora Arts Theatre’s production of West Side Story starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. West Side Story is a modern re-telling of Romeo and Juliet about forbidden love between two rivals in New York City. The show will run from Jan. 24 through Mar. 1, 2025. Purchase tickets here.
