Events for April 17-24, 2025
Literary Happenings in the Coastal Bend
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Third Thursday at the Art Museum of South Texas
Free!
5:30-9 PM
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX
Third Thursday: Presented by AEP and organized by Weird Corpus. 3rd Thursdays are AMST’s FREE monthly community artisan parties! Each month visitors will have a different theme and idea to explore. While FREE admission lasts all day 10am-9pm, vendors arrive and the evening’s events begin at 5:30pm.
On the third Thursday of each month visit AMST for an evening view of our galleries, live music, local vendors, guest appearances, poetry readings, surprise performances, and one-of-a-kind art activities. All ages and interests welcome!
This month, will feature our very popular Papercut Zine Fest #3rdThursday. Come ready to read zines and create your very own! For more information, visit https://www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org/event/third-thursdays-presented-by-aep-apr/
Friday, April 18, 2025
Scribbling by the Sea
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Free!
The Starbucks on the Island
14002 SPID
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Come meet other writers, and then get down to work!
10-10:30 AM We can chat, celebrate, and commiserate.
10:30-11:30 AM Time to write! We'll focus on our works-in-progress.
For more information, contact Alyson Greene alysoncgreene@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Neyland Library Bestseller Book Club
10:30 AM-12 PM
Free!
Neyland Public Library,
1230 Carmel Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX
Every fourth Tuesday of the month, join the discussion of a Bestselling title. Contact the library for the monthly selection and reserve a copy of the book to read.
Can't make it in person? Contact the library to join the virtual discussion!
For more information, contact Michelle Balis, 361-826-2370 or visit https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/libraries/
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Poetry Reading and Workshop
Free!
4:30-6 PM
Ben F McDonald Public Library
4044 McDonald Drive
Corpus Christi, TX
J. L. Wright will read from their latest poetry collection, Unsettled Joy and then lead a writing workshop on place. Special guest, Corpus Christi Poet Laureate, Kiya Vance. will also do a short reading. For more information, contact J. L. Wright 512.689.5216
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Low Maintenance Book Club
6:30-8:30 PM
Free!
Corner Bakery and Cafe
4938 S Staples St Ste D12
Corpus Christi, TX
The Traveling Library of CCTX invites you to bring your top reads of the month and join us for coffee and/or dessert!
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, 2025
2025 Rockport Fulton Book Festival
10 AM-4 PM
Free!
Fulton Convention Center
402 N Fulton Beach Rd
Fulton, TX
Join us for the 2025 Rockport Fulton Book Festival, where you'll have the opportunity to meet authors and vendors, and learn more about the latest books and literary trends. It's a fun, free, family-friendly event right on the coastal bend!
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