Get ready for a stacked music lineup and cold cocktails this weekend at the PalmFest music festival in Port Aransas! The PalmFest team is thrilled to anchor the third annual event in its forever home at The Palm Social Club, the center of live music and culture in historic downtown Port Aransas, Texas. Photo via PalmFest Port A The festival will span two days, May 3 and 4, and feature performances from Donovan Keith, Larry Joe Taylor, Midnight River Choir, and many more. Single-day or weekend passes are available online or at the gate. Country music lovers, indie groovers, and Texas soul fans ..read more

In our monthly Table Talk series, we gather food and drink news into one place for your convenience. From restaurant openings and to new offerings at local establishments, here’s what we’ve got our eyes on in the Corpus Christi food and drink scene this month. Nueces Whiskey Library Takes on Tequila  The quaint cocktail bar in The Village shopping center is expanding its expertise to more than just whiskey. Nueces Whiskey Library will be hosting a tequila pairing dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. The Nueces chef’s creative culinary flair is showcased in a four-course dinner pairing ex ..read more

One of Corpus Christi’s most anticipated festivals is officially underway! There’s something for everyone to enjoy when it comes to the tradition of Buc Days. Beginning in 1938, the non-profit organization Buccaneer Commission has annually staged the Buccaneer Days festival in Corpus Christi, Texas in support of bringing entertaining, educational and cultural events to the Coastal Bend. Proceeds from Buc Days are awarded to students as college scholarships. Taking place in the heart of downtown Corpus Christi, this culturally diverse event features a little bit of everything. 11 straight days ..read more

From the company that brought us Diamond Point Catering and Rockit’s is a new concept at the Art Center of Corpus Christi: Gallery 41 Water’s Edge Grill. This corner bistro space at the Art Center has seen many occupants over the years, but none are as complementary to the neighboring art galleries as this.  Hospitality giant CC Turnkey has mastered the catering and events space, but launching a fine-dining establishment of this kind is a new venture. Beginning in the summer of 2023, the space underwent an extensive renovation and as of March 2024, Gallery 41 is bringing patrons a chic at ..read more

For those in search of a new summer drink spot, look no further than Bier Haus Port Aransas. Originally a bar and eatery from Lubbock, Bier Haus has called Port Aransas its second home since the summer of 2023 and has quickly become a staple among locals. Whether folks are passing through or back from the beach, trying something new on a weekend outing or just looking for a cold beer and a burger, Bier Haus provides an experience friendly for all.  “The owner [Tommy Bonner] really enjoys Port A and was looking forward to bringing the community a nice place to hang out, especially for coll ..read more

Written by Eleanor Mason and Elizabeth Welsh, ASID Port Aransas is well known as a prime vacation hub in the Coastal Bend. Its clean beaches, glistening ocean backdrop and beautiful homes make for the perfect family retreat.  In the seaside community of Sunflower Beach stands a grand structure with the ocean at its back door. Designed by Meredith Owen and built by UWC Custom Builders, this remarkable abode has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms reaching a total of 4,576 square feet. The home’s design and build were intended to suggest a nod to the architectural styles seen in Charleston, So ..read more

Martin Flores, affectionately known to most as “Marty,” is the brains behind one of the most popular food trucks in the Coastal Bend, Marty McPies. The food truck first opened its service window in January of 2021 and its reputation as one of the best pizza places in town began to spread quickly. Now, just two and a half years later, Flores is opening a permanent location.  Before 2021, Flores hadn’t ever actually worked in a kitchen. He spent the majority of his career in the military and working in the railroad and refinery industries around the country. “Everywhere I went,” he said, “p ..read more

Lexi and Aaron Morgan welcomed their son, Paxton, in 2020 and discovered very quickly how many tiny pajamas they would run through in a tiny window of time. After numerous late-night diaper changes, they quickly realized most baby pajamas on the market couldn’t handle the frequency of washes that come with newborn territory. Not to mention, as fast as little ones grow, the Morgans found the number of new pajamas they were going through wasn’t sustainable, either.  “So we did what any sleep-deprived, first-time parents would do: started our own brand!” Lexi, an owner of Pax & Lucy, sai ..read more

From dancing to kickboxing and everything in between, there are so many wonderful local fitness classes and gyms to choose from. Whether you’re looking to switch up your workout routine or to kickstart it into action, here are seven local exercise classes in Corpus Christi to consider.  Running w/ CC Run Club After Dark If you’re looking for a more social workout experience, drop into one of the CC Run Club After Dark’s weekly runs. Locations and routes vary, but as one of the Coastal Bend’s largest collaborative social run clubs, you’re sure to meet a new friend or two while getting thos ..read more

Written by Luis Arjona, Kylie Cooper and Alexa Rodriguez Photography by Deux Boheme  What if we told you that you can check just about anything off your grocery list by shopping locally? Among family farms specializing in pasture-raised meat, dedicated growers harvesting fresh produce, boutique shops offering unique condiments and tried-and-true international markets selling anything and everything you need to fill the pantry, there is a plethora of local growers, farmers, makers and shops selling high-quality food items in the Coastal Bend.  It might mean splitting your shopping up ..read more