Fun things to do in Corpus Christi area Sept. 17 through Sept. 20

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:

Higher education:

Classes removed from core curricula at A&M-Corpus Christi, Kingsville

Sept. 17

• HummerBird Celebration: Get ready for the 38th annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration in the towns of Rockport and Fulton. The four-day festival will feature birding trips, speaker seminars, local vendors, guided field trips, boat tours and more. Time: First event starts at 8 a.m. Cost: Free to $140. Information: rockport-fulton.org/hummerbird-celebration.
• 3rdThursday at Art Museum: Join the Art Museum of South Texas for its monthly 3rdThursday event showcasing local vendors, live music and more. Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: artmuseumofsouthtexas.org.
• Ritz Spotlight Series: The Ritz Theatre will hold its Ritz Spotlight Series for September with Tales Behind The Tunes: Legends Lyrics and the Stories of Country Music at BUS at 702 N. Chaparral St. The evening will feature music from Nashville songwriters Marv Green and Terry McBride and a dinner buffet. The Ritz Spotlight Series is a taste of what people can expect when the theater opens after its restoration. Proceeds from the event go toward the rehabilitation of the building. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $80 to $1,200. Information: ccritz.com.
• Allison: House of Rock will host rock band Allison at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $29.65 to $45.15. Information: texashouseofrock.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.

Sept. 18

• HummerBird Celebration: Attend the 38th annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration in the towns of Rockport and Fulton. The festival will feature birding trips, speaker seminars, local vendors, guided field trips, boat tours and more. Time: First event starts at 6:30 a.m. Cost: Free to $140. Information: rockport-fulton.org/hummerbird-celebration.
• Sickie J's Mentors: House of Rock will host metal band Sickie J's Mentors at 6 p.m. Cost: $11.15 to $19.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
• WWE Friday Night Smackdown: The Hilliard Center will host WWE's Friday Night Smackdown at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $56.65 to $916.80. Information: hilliardcenter.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.
• "The Rocky Horror Show": Join Aurora Arts Theatre for its annual production of Richard O’Brien’s "The Rocky Horror Show." The show is recommended for ages 15 and older. Time: 7:30 p.m. The run is sold out. To be put on a waitlist, call 361-851-9700. Information: auroraartstheatre.com.
• Off Campus Rave: Brewster Street Ice House will host Off Campus Rave, an evening for college students, at 8 p.m. This event is intended for adults ages 18 and older. Cost: $22.75 to $58.83. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

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Sept. 19

• HummerBird Celebration: Attend the 38th annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration in the towns of Rockport and Fulton. The festival will feature birding trips, speaker seminars, local vendors, guided field trips, boat tours and more. Time: First event starts at 6:30 a.m. Cost: Free to $140. Information: rockport-fulton.org/hummerbird-celebration.
• Conquer the Coast: Conquer the Coast returns to Corpus Christi starting at Whataburger Field at 734 E. Port Ave. Select one of three routes to bike around Corpus Christi, with proceeds funding Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Islander Athletics scholarships. Time: 7 a.m. Cost: $15 to $110 for registration. Information: conquerthecoast.org
• Forever the Sickest Emo Market: House of Rock will host Forever the Sickest Emo Market, a day of emo music and vendor shopping, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
• Gala de Oro Fundraiser: Join the Instituto de Cultura Hispánica de Corpus Christi for its 50th annual Gala de Oro fundraiser at the Hilliard Center at 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. The evening will honor the legacy of the museum along with fine dining, live music, cultural presentations and more. Time: 6 to 11 p.m. Cost: $103. Information: ichtx.org.
• "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.
• The Ultimate Doors — Tribute to The Doors: House of Rock will host cover band The Ultimate Doors at 6:45 p.m. Cost: $29.65 to $155.15. Information: texashouseofrock.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.
• "The Rocky Horror Show": Join Aurora Arts Theatre for its annual production of Richard O’Brien’s "The Rocky Horror Show." The show is recommended for ages 15 and older. Time: 7:30 p.m. The run is sold out. To be put on a waitlist, call 361-851-9700. Information: auroraartstheatre.com.
• Rock of Ages: Brewster Street Ice House will host cover band Rock of Ages at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $35.25. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

Sept. 20

• HummerBird Celebration: This is the final day of the 38th annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration in the towns of Rockport and Fulton. The festival will feature birding trips, speaker seminars, local vendors, guided field trips, boat tours and more. Time: First event starts at 8:30 a.m. Cost: Free to $140. Information: rockport-fulton.org/hummerbird-celebration.
• "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.
• "Bored Teachers — Is It Friday Yet?": The Hilliard Center will host comedy show "Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?" at 3 p.m. Cost: $45.20 to $76.85. Information: hilliardcenter.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.

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