It?s the beginning of a new month and with that comes a variety of local events to attend here in the Coastal Bend. Spend this weekend promoting a good cause, soaking up what the Corpus Christi community has to offer, or solving a mystery.
National Wear Red Day
The American Heart Association is asking you ? the men and women of the Coastal Bend to do your part and potentially save a life by participating in National Wear Red Day. Heart disease kills 1 in 3 women which is why it?s so important to stand together to raise awareness. So on February 2 show your support by wearing red, posting pictures, and sharing heart disease information and make sure you tag your pictures with #CorpusGoRed. Friday, all areas of the Coastal Bend, heart.org.
Oil Painting Classes
If you?ve always wanted to learn more about oil painting this class is your opportunity to do just that. For a small fee the Art Center of Corpus Christi is offering a class that breaks down the basic fundamentals of painting and teaches it to those who are willing to learn. Students will receive individual attention and learn the various aspects associated with oil painting. To participate in the classes you need to contact the Art Center the day before the class. Friday, 10am ? 1pm, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd., 361-884-6406; tickets are available for purchase at artcentercc.org.
Marina Arts District Art Walk
The first Friday of the month means it?s time for the Art Walk. Every month you will see downtown Corpus Christi come alive with music, various arts and crafts vendors, and not to mention multiple food trucks. Come out to the Art Walk and explore the creative community that Corpus Christi has to offer. Friday, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Peoples Street, La Retama Park, marinaarts.com.
Clue the Musical
Clue, the internationally popular game is now a fun and interactive musical portrayed by the Harbor Playhouse. The musical brings all the characters from the board game to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery. As the musical unfolds pay close attention for any clues so you can be one step closer to figuring out who killed Mr. Bobby. Clue The Musical should fill your evening with merry mayhem so don?t wait to purchase your tickets. Saturday, 7:30pm ? 8:30pm, 1802 N. Chaparral St., 361-882-5500, tickets are available for purchase at harborplayhouse.com.
Jeremy Denk & Stefan Jackiw
This weekend Jeremy Denk, one of America?s foremost pianists, is going to join forces with Stefan Jackiw to perform at the Wolfe Recital Hall at Del Mar East Campus. Jackiw is said to be one of his generation?s most significant violinists. These pair of outstanding musicians will most certainly give a concert that will captivate the audience. Saturday, 7:30pm, 101 Baldwin, for more information about the concert visit corpuschristichambermusic.org.
