Fun things to do in Corpus Christi area Sept. 3 through Sept. 6

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.

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Here's what the Caller-Times thinks you should attend this weekend:

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Sept. 3

• "Moana Jr.": Port Aransas Community Theatre will show "Moana Jr.," a musical based on the 2016 animated Disney film. A teen girl sails across the Pacific Ocean to return the heart of a goddess as she teams up with a demigod to save her village and discover her true destiny. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 to $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
• Eros Garcia: Brewster Street Ice House will host country artist Eros Garcia at 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

Sept. 4

• Fiesta en la Playa: Rockport Market Days and Quarter Moon Productions will hold the eighth annual Fiesta en la Playa festival over the course of three days at the Rockport Market Day Grounds at 100 Seabreeze Drive in Rockport. From 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., enjoy Tejano music, family activities, food, shopping and more. Cost: $20 to $100. Information: fiestaenlaplaya.com.
• ArtWalk: Enjoy live music, local art, vendors and food trucks in downtown Corpus Christi during ArtWalk, a monthly event, from 6 to 10 p.m. Downtown bars, shops and venues keep the party going after 10 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: downtowncorpuschristi.org/events/first-friday-artwalk.
• "Sylvia": Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of "Sylvia," a comedic play about a couple whose marriage is upended when the husband adopts an expressive stray dog. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
• "Moana Jr.": Port Aransas Community Theatre will show "Moana Jr.," a musical based on the 2016 animated Disney film. A teen girl sails across the Pacific Ocean to return the heart of a goddess as she teams up with a demigod to save her village and discover her true destiny. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 to $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
• Logan Ryan Band: Brewster Street Ice House will host country group Logan Ryan Band at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $35.50. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

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Sept. 5

• Paddle for Parkinson's: Join Catch the Cure for its annual Paddle for Parkinson's event at the Billish Park Boat Ramp at 15601 Gypsy St. The 2.5-mile race can be done via kayak, standup paddle board, rowboat or a surf ski. After the event, there will be live music, food and an awards presentation. Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $50 for registration. Information: catchthecure.org.
• Fiesta en la Playa: Rockport Market Days and Quarter Moon Productions will hold the eighth annual Fiesta en la Playa festival at the Rockport Market Day Grounds at 100 Seabreeze Drive in Rockport. From 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., enjoy Tejano music, family activities, food, shopping and more. Cost: $20 to $100. Information: fiestaenlaplaya.com.
• Star Con Texas: Head to the Portland Community Center at 2000 Billy G Webb Drive in Portland for the inaugural Star Con Texas, a new anime and artist convention. Enjoy cosplayers, artist panels, local vendors and more. Time: 1 to 8 p.m. Cost: $7 to $10. Information: starcontexas.com.
• The Golden Mic Showcase: House of Rock will host The Golden Mic Showcase, a day of 13 local musicians taking the stage, at 2 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
• "Sylvia": Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of "Sylvia," a comedic play about a couple whose marriage is upended when the husband adopts an expressive stray dog. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
• "Moana Jr.": Port Aransas Community Theatre will show "Moana Jr.," a musical based on the 2016 animated Disney film. A teen girl sails across the Pacific Ocean to return the heart of a goddess as she teams up with a demigod to save her village and discover her true destiny. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 to $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
• Pecos & The Rooftops: Brewster Street Ice House will host country band Pecos & The Rooftops at 8 p.m. Cost: $25.50 to $45.50. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

Sept. 6

• Fiesta en la Playa: Rockport Market Days and Quarter Moon Productions will hold its eighth annual Fiesta en la Playa festival at the Rockport Market Day Grounds at 100 Seabreeze Drive in Rockport. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy Tejano music, family activities, food, shopping and more. Cost: $20 to $100. Information: fiestaenlaplaya.com.
• CC7D Screening: The Corpus Christi 7 Day Film Project, an annual competition in which movie lovers create short films within one week, will hold its screening day at Harbor Playhouse at 1802 N. Chaparral St. The 28 films will be split into three different screenings, or flights, with the first starting at 1 p.m., the second at 3 p.m. and the third at 5 p.m. Cost: $20 to $45. Information: cc7day.com.
• "Moana Jr.": Port Aransas Community Theatre will show "Moana Jr.," a musical based on the 2016 animated Disney film. A teen girl sails across the Pacific Ocean to return the heart of a goddess as she teams up with a demigod to save her village and discover her true destiny. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $15 to $22. Information: portaransascommunitytheatre.com.
• "Sylvia": Join Little Rockport Theatre for its production of "Sylvia," a comedic play about a couple whose marriage is upended when the husband adopts an expressive stray dog. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: rockportlittletheatre.com.
• CC7D Awards Ceremony: After the CC7D film screenings, head to House of Rock at 511 Starr St. to cheer on filmmakers as they receive awards during the Corpus Christi 7 Day Film Project Awards Ceremony. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: cc7day.com.
• Aaron Watson: Brewster Street Ice House will host country artist Aaron Watson at 8 p.m. Cost: $30.50 to $80.50. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at [e-mail].

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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Fun things to do in Corpus Christi area Sept. 3 through Sept. 6