Fun things to do in Corpus Christi area July 30 through Aug. 2

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.

Is there an upcoming event you think the community should know about? Email [e-mail] with information to be included in future stories.

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

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July 30

• The Hardknocks: House of Rock will host punk band The Hardknocks at 7 p.m. Cost: $11.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
• Jon Kott Band: Brewster Street Ice House will host country group Jon Kott Band at 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

July 31

• Bells by the Bay Carillon Concert Series: Join First Baptist Church for its Carillon Concert on the front lawn of the church at 3115 Ocean Drive. Bring a chair or rug to sit on. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 361-888-8228.
• "Grease": Students in the Corpus Christi Independent School District will hold a production of "Grease," a musical about teenagers as they navigate through peer pressure, politics, personal core values and love in the 1950s, at Veterans Memorial High School at 3750 Cimarron Blvd. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15. Information: bit.ly/CCISDGrease.
• NB Ridaz: House of Rock will host hip-hop group NB Ridaz at 7 p.m. Cost: $45.15 to $265.15. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
• "Cats Jr.": Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of "Cats Jr.," a musical about felines trying to be chosen to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
• "Young Frankenstein": Aurora Arts Theatre will present "Young Frankenstein," a musical based on the 1974 comedy that is a spoof of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
• Ghosts of Hill Country: Brewster Street Ice House will host country group Ghosts of Hill Country at 8 p.m. Cost: $20.25 to $35.50. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

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Aug. 1

• "Grease": Students in the Corpus Christi Independent School District will hold a production of "Grease," a musical about teenagers as they navigate through peer pressure, politics, personal core values and love in the 1950s, at Veterans Memorial High School at 3750 Cimarron Blvd. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15. Information: bit.ly/CCISDGrease.
• Ji2 Inclusion School Supply Drive: House of Rock will host Ji2 Inclusion's annual School Supply Drive, featuring live music, at 7 p.m. Cost: $11.15 to $19.65. Information: texashouseofrock.com.
• "Cats Jr.": Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of "Cats Jr.," a musical about felines trying to be chosen to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
• "Young Frankenstein": Aurora Arts Theatre will present "Young Frankenstein," a musical based on the 1974 comedy that is a spoof of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.
• Bingo Loco: Name That Song: Brewster Street Ice House will hold Bingo Loco: Name That Song, an evening of dance-offs, lip sync battles, throwback anthems and more, at 8 p.m. Cost: $38.25 to $71.50. Information: brewsterstreet.net.

Aug. 2

• Corpus Christi Duathlon: Participate in the Corpus Christi Duathlon with a swim, run, swim format at Bill Witt Park & Aquatic Center at 6869 Yorktown Blvd. Athletes will kick things off with a 400-meter pool swim inside the center before heading out on a 3.1-mile run through the park trails and pathways. Then it’s back to the pool for one final 400-meter swim. Time: 7 to 10 a.m. Cost: $35. Information: bit.ly/CCDuathlon.
• "Cats Jr.": Join Harbor Playhouse for its production of "Cats Jr.," a musical about felines trying to be chosen to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: harborplayhouse.com.
• "Young Frankenstein": Aurora Arts Theatre will present "Young Frankenstein," a musical based on the 1974 comedy that is a spoof of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $25. Information: 361-851-9700, auroraartstheatre.com.

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