December 31: "Disney Live: Phineas & Ferb" Selena Auditorium, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd www.americanbankcenter.com  

January 1 - December 31: "American Western Art from the Mary Grace and Frank Horlock Collection" Exhibit features 50 paintings and sculptures of Western and wildlife subjects. Includes are works by Cowboy Artist of America members Robert Pummill, Gordon Snidow and Melvin Warren, as well as wildlife artists David Drinkard, Al Barnes and Herb Booth. The Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.  Phone: (361)825-3500  www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org

January 11: "Fiddler on the Roof" Begins at 7:30 p.m. Selena Auditorium, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.  www.americanbankcenter.com

January 20 - March 11: "Art of the Dive/Portraits of the Deep"   This exhibit exhibition features 75 paintings, sculptures and photographs by marine painters and sculptors who portray underwater life forms and habitats. Included in the exhibition is New York-based artist Stanley Meltzoff, who is generally recognized as the father of the genre. Other artists include sculptor Kent Ullberg, painter Al Barnes and internationally recognized fish expert Guy Harvey. The Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.  Phone: (361)825-3500  www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org

February 3: The Alley Cats and The Perfect Gentlemen in Concert The Alley Cats doo-wop group joins the vaudeville group The Perfect Gentlemen for an evening of nostalgic entertainment. Performing Arts Center at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.   Phone: (361)825-ARTS  tamucc.tix.com

February 6: "Monty Python's Spamalot"  Selena Auditorium, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. www.americanbankcenter.com

February 10: Annual Stage Door Canteen    Dance to the Big Band sounds of C-G & Company at this event that recalls the canteen shows of WWII. Performances by a star-studded cast include celebrated artists Flicka Rahn, Jason Armstrong, Geri Elliff, Carla Gardiner, Christine Skinner and Scott Plant. U.S.S. Lexington Museum on the Bay.  Phone: (361)523-9LEX   www.usslexington.com

February 21 - 26: "Henry V "   William Shakespeare's play is presented by University Theatre at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Wilson Theatre at the Center for the Arts at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Phone: (361)825-5800  cla.tamucc.edu/theatre

February 21 - 22: "Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music"   Selena Auditorium, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.www.americanbankcenter.com

February 24 - 26: Kleberg Bank College Classic College baseball tournament hosted by the Corpus Christi Hooks and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders includes teams from Nebraska, Utah and UNLV. Whataburger Field.  Phone: (361)561-4665  www.goislanders.com

March 2, April 6, May 4: The Spazmatics in Concert     The Ultimate New Wave show covers popular songs from the 1980s as well as some hits from today. Brewster Street Icehouse, 1724 N. Tancahua.   Phone: (361)884-2739  www.brewsterstreet.net

March 3: "Wildflowers A to Z"   Learn how to identify South Texas wildflowers and take a wildflower walk through Botanical Gardens native areas with Texas Master Naturalist Sibyl Deacon. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.   Phone: (361)852-2100  www.stxbot.org

March 9 - June 3: "Michael Scott: Buffalo Bulb's Wild West Show" Artist Michael Scott playfully links the Dutch tulip with the Wild West Show though the technique and style of Old Master portraiture in this kitschy new exhibit. Art Museum of South Texas.  www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org

March 9 - 11: "Cirque De Soleil: Dralion"   American Bank Center Arena, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.   www.americanbankcenter.com

March 10, April 14, May 12: Second Saturday Singalong Piano Show    Shout out a song and the pianist will do his best to play it. Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua.  www.brewsterstreet.net

March 17, April 21, May 19: Metal Shop in Concert   Band in full costume covers metal songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s. Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua.  www.brewsterstreet.net

March 23: Le Freak in Concert Phone: Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua. (361)884-2739   www.brewsterstreet.net

March 30 - April 1: Festival of the Arts   The festival events includes cultural dance performances, performances by local musicians and vocalists, exciting visual art exhibits and displays, independent film, more than 100 juried nationally recognized vending artisans and a children's zone. On at Bay at 100 Shoreline Blvd., Sherrill Park and Art Center of Corpus Christi.  Phone: (361)549-3246   www.ccfestivalarts.org

March 30, April 27, May 25: Five Card Draw in Concert    Local country band performs their own songs as well as covers of popular country and Texas country music. Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua.   www.brewsterstreet.net

April 13 - 14: Buc Days Rodeo Trail Ride   Begins at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds.Phone: (361)882-3242    www.bucdays.com

April 14 - 22: Great Texas Birding Classic   This friendly yet serious birding for conservation tournament occurs during the spectacular spring bird migration in Texas. Various locations.  Phone: (888)892-4737  www.birdingclassic.org

April 14: Big Bloom!   Gardening festival and plant sale includes butterfly and ladybug releases, the Plants and Pups dog show, and lots of plants and landscaping products for sale. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.  Phone: (361)852-2100  www.stxbot.org

April 14 - 15: Republic of Texas Triathlon Festival    Features sprint, Olympic and half-distance triathlon events, along with an expo and citywide health and fitness challenge.   www.republicoftexastri.com  

April 19 - 22: Texas International Boat and Outdoors Show    Texas' biggest in-water boat and outdoors show also features powerboat racing, wakeboard championship events, and paddleboard and kayak racing. Corpus Christi Marina on Shoreline Boulevard.  Phone: (561)842-8808, www.txintlboatshow.com

April 19 - May 6: Buc Days Rodeo, Festival and Carnival   Includes the Buc Days Miller Lite Pro Rodeo, April 19-22; the Buc Days Festival and Stripes Carnival, April 26-May 6; a day parade at 11 a.m. April 28 and an illuminated night parade at 7 p.m. May 5. Corpus Christi Bayfront and other locations.   www.bucdays.com

April 20, May 18: The Klocks in Concert    Cover band performs a wide variety of popular music. Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua.   www.brewsterstreet.net

April 28: Herbal Health Workshops    Workshops include "Introduction to Holistic Herbal Health" from 10 a.m.-noon and "Preparing Herbs for Holistic Health" from 1-5 p.m. with Susan Sparks. South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.   Phone: (361)852-2100  www.stxbot.org

May 11: Rat Ranch in Concert     Party/rock band performs classic rock, current radio hits and more. Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua.   www.brewsterstreet.net

May 11 - 13: Tattoos By the Bay    Tattoo convention draws more than 80 booths, artists from across the globe and lots of ink, piercings, cars and motorcycles. American Bank Center-Convention Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.   www.tattoosbythebay.com

May 19: Multicultural Festival   Daylong festival features music, dancing, crafts and food from cultures around the globe. Heritage Park.  Phone: (361)825-3750  international.tamucc.edu   

May 19: Beach to Bay Relay Marathon   The largest relay-running event in the United States consisting of six participants per team running each individual leg of the course. Starts at Nueces County Park on the beach, ends at Cole Park.  Phone: (361)881-6166  www.beachtobayrelay.com   

 
EVENTS IN ROCKPORT
 
The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce maintains a complete calendar of events on their website.   http://www.rockport-fulton.org/index.php/rockport-fulton-fishing.html