Friday, October 28, 2011

Things to do in the Coastal Bend this weekend: 10.28.11-10.30.11

PERFORMANCE: The Port Aransas Historical Association presents Grammy-nominated singer Don Edwards performing at 7 p.m. Friday at the Third Coast Theater, 502 E. Avenue G., Port Aransas. Cost: $50. Information: 361-749-7300.

WEEKLY ART CLASSES: Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., Port Aransas, will host the following classes: Fridays: Beginner/intermediate watercolor with Kay Barnebey, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $25/drop-in; $80/monthly. First Tuesday portrait drawing with Pat Donohue, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15; $13.50 /members. Also Tuesday drop in and draw class with Pat Donohue, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15; $13.50/members. Thursdays: Soft pastels with Donna Garven, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15; $13.50/members. Thursdays: Oil painting with Donna Garven, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15; $13.50 members. Information: 361-749-7334.

DINNER/DANCE: A senior dinner and dance is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Road. Music by The Swing Rayz. Cost: $5. Information/reservations: 937-3218.

COMEDY: The Vent Comedy Club at Gators Bar & Grill, 4610 S. Padre Island Drive, will host headliner Big Ed at 8 p.m. . Friday. Featuring Owen Dunn and hosted by John Roman. Cost: $10; $7/students and military. Information/tickets:www.theventnation.com/tickets.htmlor Disc Go Round, 5734 McArdle Road or 361-434-4290.

HEALTH FAIR: San Patricio County Department of Public Health will host a health fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the San Patricio County Fairgrounds Civic Center in Sinton. Free. Flu vaccine will be available for $20; Medicaid and Medicare Part B also will be accepted. Information: 361-364-6204.

PRIMERA ANNIVERSARY: Primera Iglesia Bautista, 1509 Tarlton St., will celebrate its 100th anniversary beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday with a welcome social praise. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Mateo Rendón. A banquet begins at 6 p.m. Saturday. Free. A concert begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the church. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Ruben Hernandez. Free. Information: 884-3582.

PERFORMANCE: Canadian R&B recording artist Sean Jones performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Performing Arts Center, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Cost: $12-$55. Information:www.corpuschristilive.comor 980-1949.

BOOK SIGNING: Max Oliver will host a book signing for "Cries of the Heart" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. friday at the Bell/Whittington Library, 2400 Memorial Parkway, Portland. Free. Information: 361-777-0921.

TIME SESSIONS: Victory Life Fellowship, 1201 S. Brownlee Blvd., will host "Time" morning sessions at 9 a.m. and evening sessions at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free. Childcare provided for evening services. Free. Information: 882-5513.

BRIDGE TOURNAMENT: Unit 187 of the American Contract Bridge League will sponsor a bridge tournament for players of all levels at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Omni Hotel Marina, 900 North Shoreline Blvd. The games will benefit the Corpus Christi Food Bank. Fee: $13-$14/game for members; $2 more for nonmembers. Information: 361-537-2353 or 361-232-6181.

DOG DAYS FESTIVAL: The 6th annual "Dog-Gone Days" music festival fundraiser for local pet sanctuaries is from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Animal Hospital of Padre Island, 14802 Compass Drive. The event features live music, a dog and owner Halloween costume contest, chili and fajita cook-off, trick dog competition and silent auction. Cost: $5. Information: 816-1424 or 949-8200.

JOYS OF FAITH: Joys of Faith Gospel Singers will host a musical at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 108 N. Burke St., Beeville. Free. A dinner begins at 4 p.m. Nov. 5. Information: 361-241-3349.

WAFFLE BREAKFAST: West Oso High School Booster Club annual waffle breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the school cafeteria, 745 Flato Road. Cost: $8. Information: 814-4836 or 774-3982.

PARKINSON SUPPORT: The Coastal Bend Parkinson's Support Group meets at 10 a.m. Saturday at the YWCA, 4601 Corona Drive. Free. Information: 726-1670 or 949-7719.

CANCER AID FUNDRAISER: Ladies Auxiliary of Post 6386 will hold a Cancer Aid and Research fundraiser Saturday beginning with a memorial service at 10 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6385, 1452 Highway 361, Ingleside. The event continues with a fun run with first bike out at 11 a.m. Cost: $10/single; $15/double. The event continues with a Trick or Treat youth costume contest and auction. Journals of Love will be donated to people who have cancer and are undergoing chemo. There will be poker hands for $5 and $1 for every card you wish to trade. Information: 215-0482.

KAYAKING COURSE: The Office of Community Outreach at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will offer an eight-hour "Introduction to Kayaking" course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Participants must be 18 or older, or 14-17 if accompanied by a parent. Participants will need to bring a swimsuit, water shoes (or shoes you are prepared to get wet), a towel, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle and lunch money. Cost: $100. To register online, go to outreach.tamucc.edu/kayaking. Information: 825-5967 or emailjoseph.miller@tamucc.edu.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: Adult photography class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. Local artist Judith Curial will be instructor. Reservations required. Cost: $40; $30/members. Information: 825-3500.

COUNTRY CHAOS: "Country Chaos — A Wicked Texas Concert" begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Distributing, 254 Junior Beck Drive. Music by The Bleu Edmondson Band, The Pear Ratz and The Rich Lockhart Band. Cost: $35; $40/door. No one under 21 will be admitted. Tickets are available atwww.cbaf.org, Lone Star Country Store, and Billy Bob's Western Wear in Calallen. Information: 814-2001.

HEART WALK: The American Heart Association 2011 Heart Walk begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at Whataburger Field. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. After the walk there will be a health festival with fitness options and a kids zone. Information: 692-0606.

DRUG FREE WALK: Palmer Drug Abuse Program drug free walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Water Gardens. Free goodie bag to all participants. Information: 887-8900.

FOOT FEST: Food Bank of Corpus Christi's second annual Foot Fest 5K, 10K and 2-mile walk begins with a Zumba warm-up at 7:30 a.m. Saturday; walk begins at 8 a.m. behind the H-E-B, Wildcat Drive, Portland. Preregistration $25; $30/day of race. Information: 643-1311 or 887-6291, Ext. 114.

COMEDY NIGHT: Charlie's Crazy Comedy Night begins at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Don Miguel Restaurant & Grill, 5253 S. Staples St. Featuring Jade Esteban Estrada. Cost: $10. Information: 986-0028.

DRIVE-THROUGH CLINIC: The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District with host a flu and pneumonia vaccine drive-thru clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Sunrise Mall parking lot, 5858 S. Padre Island Drive. Cost: $20/vaccine. Bring proof of insurance. Information: 826-7200.

DARK DIMENSIONS HAUNTED HOUSE: Dark Dimensions Haunted House begins at 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday and at 8 p.m. Monday at 4701 Ayers St., Suite 100. Cost: $10. One dollar from ticket sales go to the United Way of the Coastal Bend. Information: www.darkdimensionshauntedhouse.com

HAUNTED RITZ THEATER: Ritz Theater/CCPATCH haunted house, 715 N. Chaparral St., is from 7 p.m. to midnight today, Saturday and Sunday and from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday. Cost: $10/person. Proceeds benefit the Ritz Theatre restoration. Information: 887-6055 or www.ccritz.com

PIRATES HAUNTED HOUSE: The Pirates Haunted House is from 7 p.m. to midnight through Monday at 3014 Surfside Blvd. Cost: $10. Information: 1-888-718-4253 or visit www.pirateshauntedadventure.com

FRIGHT NIGHT HOUSE: Fright Night House is today through Monday at 623 Power St. Cost: $13. Information: 548-9865 or visit imnotgoinginthere.com

NIGHTMARE FACTORY: Nightmare Factory in Hologram 3-D is through Monday at 304 N. Staples St. Cost: $10. Information: www.frightnightaustin.com

ASBURY PUMPKIN PATCH: Asbury United Methodist Church, 7501 S. Staples St., pumpkin patch continues from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Saturday and from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday (subject to pumpkin supplies). Pumpkins range from $1 to $40 and come in all shapes and sizes. Photo opportunities are free and storytime groups in the patch also are available. Free. Information: 992-7501.

PUMPKIN PATCH: Grace United Methodist Church, 11222 Leopard St., pumpkin patch continues from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Pumpkins of all sizes for show and sale. Storytime among the pumpkins also will be featured. A Trunk or Treat event is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Information: 242-3333.

WESLEY PUMPKIN PATCH: Wesley United Methodist Church, 3915 Gollihar Road, pumpkin patch continues from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Pumpkins and gourds for sale. Information: 288-6976.

ISLAND PUMPKIN PATCH: “Island Pumpkin Patch” is open daily until dusk through Monday at Island in the Son United Methodist Church, 10650 Highway 361. Prices depend on size. A Trunk or Treat event is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday featuring game booths, treats and a cake walk. Information: 361-749-0884.

PUMPKIN PATCH/TRUNK OR TREAT: First United Methodist Church, 4545 Wildcat Drive, Portland, will host a pumpkin patch from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 7 p.m. through Monday. The pumpkin patch features storytelling. Free. A trunk or treat is from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the church parking lot. Free. A Boo Bash for all high school students is from 9 p.m. to midnight following the trunk event. Free. Information: 777-2000.

SWEENEY TODD: The Harbor Playhouse presents “Sweeney Todd … The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. This production contains material that may not be suitable for children. Cost: $6, $13 and $16. Information: 888-7469or www.harborplayhouse.com

ROCKY HORROR: “The Rocky Horror Show” begins at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday at the Aurora Arts Theatre, 5635 Everhart Road. Special Cost: $15. Due to the mature nature of this show, this production is recommended for those 18 and older. Information: www.auroraartstheatre.com/ or 851-9700.

FALL CARNIVAL: Del Mar College fall carnival is from 5 to 10 p.m. today at the Harvin Student Center, Del Mar College East, 101 Baldwin Blvd. Free. Information: 698-1279.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: St. Pius X Catholic School, 737 Saint Pius Drive, will host a Halloween carnival begins at 5:30 p.m. today. The event features live music, dunking booth and games. Information: 992-1343.

FALL BACK FESTIVAL: The annual Fall Back Festival is from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday on the grassy knoll at Cinnamon Shore Resort by the ‘C’ Café Bar on Highway 361, Port Aransas. The event features samples of wines/food provided by local restaurants and music by Myndfields and Glynn Garcia. Cost: $30. Halloween costumes welcome. Proceeds benefit the Port Aransas Community Theatre. Information: 361-749-6674.

CARNIVAL: The Campus Activities Board at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will host the annual October carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the University Center, Lone Star Ballroom. There will be games, food and prizes. Free. Information: 825-5778.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church youth ministry will host a Halloween carnival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the parish hall, 2233 Waldron Road. The event features arts and craft show, games for children and haunted house. Free. Information: 361-215-9919.

MUSICAL MASQUERADE: The Corpus Christi Ballet presents Musical Masquerade from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Mansion Royal, 8001 S. Padre Island Drive. The event includes live music by Flashback, a mini performance, live/silent auction, raffle and dinner. Masked costumed encouraged. Cost: $50/pre-sale (including dinner); $25/door (not including dinner). Information: 882-4588.

ZOMBIE PROM: The 7th annual Zombie Prom begins at 9 p.m. Saturday at House of Rock, 511 Starr St. Music by The Electrotypes and DJ Johnny Hotcakes. Prom King and Queen will be announced at midnight. Cost: $5/21 and older; $10/ages 18 and older. Tickets available at www.texashouseofrock.com.

HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY/MINGLE: Mary Lee & Dance Suave, 2033 Airline Road, Suite E-1, will host a Halloween/Birthday Night mix and mingle party from 9 to 11:30 p.m. today. Cost: $15/person. A Waltz III class begins at 8 p.m. Cost: $10/person. Information: 904-5170.

JUDGMENT HOUSE: Annaville Baptist Church, 4025 Violet Road, will host “Judgment House” from 6 to 10 p.m. today through Monday. Judgment House is a seven-scene walk-through drama that leads through a series of rooms that tell a story about people whose lives have been cut short through tragedy. Not recommended for children under age 10. Reservations recommended. Information: 361-241-9558 or email drama@annaville.com

HALLOWEEN PARTY: ABCDancin’ will host a Halloween party from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at Mary Lee’s Dance Suave, 2033 Airline Road, Suite E. The event features a costume contest, three dance lessons, snacks, dance cards. Cost: $15. Information: 765-9030 or 834-6696.

PUMP-KIN WORKOUT: Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamps, is hosting its annual PUMP-kin Fat Loss Workout to raise funds for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pinnacle Performance and Fitness, 3636 S. Alameda St. Cost: $20. Participants must bring their own pumpkin. Information: 361-774-2220 or pinnaclefitnessbootcamps@gmail.com.

FISH FRY: Halloween bash fish fry with trimmings begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at It’ll Do Saloon, 4125 Gollihar Road. Cost: $6/plate. Live entertainment at noon by Time Piece, Lyrical Bynge, Wheat Field, Ray T. and City Crew and Mando and the Third Coast. The event also features a costume contest and door prizes. Free. Information: 855-2766.

PUMPKIN CARVING: Stingers Coffee’s annual pumpkin carving contest is from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1304 Airline Road. Free pumpkins to the first 50 children. Information: 986-1133.

SPOOKTACULAR BOWL: Del Mar College Spooktacular Scholarship Bowl is from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at AMF Saratoga Lanes Bowling Center, 6116 Ayers St. Cost: $40/person; Sponsor a team for $150. The event also features a silent auction. Information: 698-1031 or sreigle@delmar.edu.

CAMP-OUT: The annual members camp-out on the Blue Ghost begins at 3 p.m. Saturday and continues through Sunday. Cost: $35/adults; $25/ages 5-17. Information: 888-4873, Ext. 306.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Trunk or Treat event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The Believers’ Fellowship Church, 4420 S. Staples St. The event features free games, food and music. Wear your costumes. Information: 334-9723.

MURDER MYSTERY: The Social Sciences Organization at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will hold a Murder Mystery Theatre from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in the University Center, Oso Room. Activities include a murder mystery plot, costume contest, movie reel contest to find an indisputable horror movie buff, a candy corn guess jar and a short film of the horror genre. Free. Information: Victor.Garcia@tamucc.edu.

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