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February 2023 Events
the Corpus Christi music scene forward. Registration required.
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February 18-19
2023 Cc Songwriters Festival
After a three-year hiatus, the CC Songwriters Festival is back! Taking place at several venues throughout Downtown Corpus Christi, the festival will include incredible performances by local, regional and national songwriters.
CCSONGWRITERS.NET
February 23 - 26
Whooping Crane Festival
February 4
AN INTERPLANETARY EXPERIENCE & A TRIBUTE TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Join Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra (CCSO) for an incredible evening of music at the Performing Arts Center featuring Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” enhanced by a multi-media presentation. In addition, CCSO will celebrate Black History Month with a selection of Duke Ellington’s iconic jazz compositions.
CCSYMPHONY.ORG
February 11
2023 Corpus Christi Heart Ball
February 14
Food Truck Sweetheart Festival
Eat local this Valentine's Day at the Food Truck Sweetheart Festival from noon to 10 PM in the heart of Downtown Corpus Christi. In addition to a wide variety of food trucks, the event will include live entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting and more. 361.444-9566
Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Whooping Crane Festival is a four-day event in Port Aransas centered around the annual return of the cranes to their wintering habitat. This year’s festival will feature birding trips, nature tours, renowned speakers, photography workshops and more. PORTARANSAS.ORG
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Through the Heart of Corpus Christi Heart Ball campaign, the local American Heart Association chapter aims to raise funds and awareness for heart-related health issues. This year’s formal event takes place at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center from 6 to 11 PM and includes guest speakers, dinner, auction items and more. NEW.EVENT.GIVES/ CORPUSCHRISTIHB
February 16
Coastal Bend Music Industry Symposium
A free event for musicians and industry professionals, the first-ever Coastal Bend Music Industry Symposium, hosted by the Film & Music Commission, will offer resources and panel discussions at House of Rock and The Bay Jewel to help move
February 24 2023 AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS & BIG WIGS
The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry's largest competition, attracting more than 25,000 entries every year in local AAF Ad Club competitions. Join the Corpus Christi Club at The Bay Jewel for an evening celebrating local advertising across varying platforms and media. AAFCC.CLUB