John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
Wed, May 13, 2026 at 9:45 AM UTC
Not sure what to do this weekend?
There are plenty of fun things to check out in the Coastal Bend area, whether it’s with family, friends, a romantic partner or just yourself.
Here’s what the Caller-Times thinks you should attend:
Get ready to run: Here’s when to register for, watch 2026 Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
May 14
Six String Showdown II: House of Rock will host Six String Showdown II, a bracket-style guitar battle for guitarists, at 6 p.m. Cost: $11.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
JonMikael Mrez Band: Brewster Street Ice House will host local group JonMikael Mrez Band at 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Terry Palmer was the first person to cross the finish line as a solo runner at the 48th annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon in Corpus Christi on May 31, 2025.
May 15
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” a musical based on Disney’s 1996 film about Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
Eli Young Band: Brewster Street Ice House will host country group Eli Young Band at 8 p.m. Cost: $35.50 to $89. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
Late Night Discoteca: House of Rock will host Late Night Discoteca, an evening of disco music, at 9 p.m. Cost: $19.65 to $24.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
The Eli Young Band performs at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico, in 2023.
May 16
Beach to Bay: The 49th annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon will begin at 7 a.m. on North Padre Island, across the Laguna Madre along the JFK Causeway, then travel through the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and finish on Shoreline Boulevard. Registration is open for full runners only and ends May 15. Cost: $125 for registration; free to watch. Information: beachtobayrelay.com.
Read and Rollover: Join the Gulf Coast Humane Society for its monthly Read and Rollover event at 3118 Cabaniss Road. Attendees will be able to read to animals awaiting their forever homes. People may bring their own reading material or use the books provided. Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: gchscc.org.
Halfway to Halloween: Wild Wolf Halloween Store will hosts its annual Halfway to Halloween event at 5417 S. Staples St. Celebrate Halloween early with music, vendors, food trucks, treats and more. Time: 3 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: facebook.com/Wildwolfhalloween.
Ted Nugent: Concrete Street will host rock singer Ted Nugent at 6 p.m. Cost: $43.50 to $504.50. Information: concretestreet.net.
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” a musical based on Disney’s 1996 film about Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
Smells Like Nirvana — Tribute to Nirvana: Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band Smells Like Nirvana at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $185.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net.
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May 17
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” a musical based on Disney’s 1996 film about Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Check out fun events in Coastal Bend May 14 through May 17