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It’s Friday, Corpus Christi! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Cesar Chavez March, Swan Lake, and Steve-O live + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Marking a movement’s resolve: Corpus Christi’s 25th Annual Cesar Chavez March will happen March 28, celebrating “¡Sí Se Puede!” and honoring civil rights icon Dolores Huerta while teaching youth about farm workers’ struggles — read the full story.

Corpus Christi parish teamwork: Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s Friday Lenten fish fry is happening today from 3 to 7 p.m., with about 200 volunteers serving drive‑thru meals to support school through March 27 — see how it comes together.

Rising scholar advances again: Corpus Christi seventh-grader Annabelle Cronkhite won her division and will compete in the State Science Fair at Texas A&M on March 27 and 28, her second consecutive year — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Geek out with backyard STEM fun
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Aaron Watson
• Taste the Coast at food trucks
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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📆 Around town this weekend

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🖼 First Fridays @ Art Museum of South Texas | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – First Fridays at AMST are free, open late, and somehow moodier after dark, like Shoreline after a cold front. Skip parking, hop the CCRTA shuttle from downtown, and pair it with ArtWalk, waterfront views, and the smug satisfaction of doing something cultured.

🦢 Swan Lake @ Hilliard Center | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Trade the couch for Swan Lake, live in town, as World Ballet Company unleashes 50 international dancers, handcrafted sets, and a small mountain of hand-sewn costumes. Expect Little Swans, the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, and Tchaikovsky doing what caffeine can’t.

🏃 Annual 5K Goodwill Run & 2 Mile Walk @ Whataburger Field | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats a 5K and 2 mile walk where your old sweaters fund good deeds and justify a second coffee. Bring the crew, or a cape, costume contest included, students run free with donated bags, and the finish line doubles as a block party.

💎 63rd Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show @ Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to geek out over rocks, the 63rd Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show is back at the fairgrounds. Browse vendors, catch lapidary demos, let kids ride a dinosaur, and score free parking, plus $8 admission includes a raffle.

🍝 Pasta Making 201 @ Rachel & Rylie | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Think you’ve got the dough basics down? Graduate to Pasta 201 with Chef Leslie of Gourmet Faye at Rachel & Rylie, where barbacoa ravioli meets garlic cream, and tortellini swims en brodo. 101 grads only, good vibes, solid instruction, and zero pretense, hands-on comfort.

🧶 Knit & Sip – Striped Blanket Workshop @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (3/8) at 3:30 PM – Whether you can cast on blindfolded or still call it yarn math, this sip-while-you-knit at La Encantada Village walks you through a chunky striped blanket. Choose your colors, claim your own paid seat, then leave ready for those overachieving AC units, or a thoughtful gift.

🐾 Paws and Pistons @ Corpus Christi Natatorium | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Love a shiny hood and a wagging tail? This laid-back car meet benefits Gulf Coast Humane Society, so show your ride, then stuff the trunk with unopened pet food, formula, bowls, toys, leashes, or gift cards. Skip rawhide, pillows, and stuffed beds.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Swan Lake @ Hilliard Center – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Steve-O: The Crash and Burn Tour @ Mesquite Street Comedy Club – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 Frist Live Show @ Black Monk Tavern – 9:00 PM
• 3/6 The Jam Band @ The Pelican Lounge – 9:30 PM
• 3/7 Gulf Coast Comedy @ The Nest – 5:30 PM
• 3/7 Ally the Piper @ Bar Under The Sun – 6:00 PM
• 3/8 Shwayze and more @ House of Rock – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Corpus Christi report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 17%

A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 27%

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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