Must-see entertainment in Gulf Coast & South Texas

  • Grand 1894 Opera House

    Galveston

    The beautifully restored 1894 Opera House well illustrates Galveston’s turn-of-the-20th-century culture and wealth, and still puts on popular concerts,…

  • Whataburger Field

    Corpus Christi

    Corpus Christi's minor league baseball team, the Hooks, are a AA affiliate of the Houston Astros. Games at Whataburger Field are fun-filled family affairs…

  • Cine El Rey

    Rio Grande Valley

    An anchor of the 17th St nightlife district, the historic Cine El Rey has transitioned from from the Spanish-language films of the past to genre-crossing…

  • Pier 21 Theater

    Galveston

    The pirate life of Jean Lafitte and Galveston's diverse immigration history are the subject of two of the interestingly informative films shown here on a…

  • SPI Convention Center

    Gulf Coast & South Texas

    This convention center hosts South Padre's big events, while the boardwalk out back takes visitors into the same wetlands as the birding center next door.

  • Selena Auditorium

    Corpus Christi

    Named after the city's favorite daughter (though also branded as the American Bank Center), this venue still hosts occasional music and dance performances.