by Sam Ferris
Photo courtesy of John Beebe.
?Relax with wine and yoga at Cactus and Vine?s weekly Free Yoga Fridays or tune into the Gryphon Trio?s scintillating piano renditions at Del Mar College?s Wolfe Recital Hall.?
Moms & Tots (And Sometimes Pops!)?
The Art Museum of South Texas presents a reading of David McKee?s Elmer the Elephant for toddlers ages 2-5 (accompanied by mom or pop, of course). The popular book series follows Elmer, an elephant with a unique colorful patchwork body and a loveable sense of humor. Toddlers will use bright colored paints and sponges to create their own Elmer the Elephant after the reading. $5 members, $10 non-members. Saturday, 10 a.m., 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., 825-3500, artmuseumofsouthtexas.org.
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IceRays vs. Roadrunners
The IceRays are currently in fourth place in the South Division standings, but they have a chance to gain ground on the third-place Topeka Roadrunners when the two teams face off on Friday night. Catch the showdown with your family. Friday, 7:05 p.m., 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd., 826-4700, americanbankcenter.com.
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Gryphon Trio
The popular piano trio performs a diverse array of chamber music, including traditional, contemporary, European classicism and multimedia. They?ve performed at concert halls all over the world, including New York City?s Poisson Rouge and SubCulture. Now they bring their highly refined piano performances to Del Mar College?s Wolfe Recital Hall. Tickets are available through the Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., 101 Baldwin Blvd., 888-7785, corpuschristichambermusic.org.?
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Happy Hour Yoga
If there?s a way for yoga to get even more relaxing, it probably involves wine. Perform your favorite stretches like warrior and downward dog at Cactus and Vine?s Free Yoga Fridays (also known as Happy Hour Yoga). The local craft wine shop offers a free one hour class with the purchase of a drink. Friday, 6 p.m., 2115 Ayers St., 945-8095.?
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Rodney Carrington: Here Comes the Truth Tour
The comedian, author, singer and songwriter has kept audiences in stitches for more than 20 years. Pollstar named Carrington one of the top ten highest grossing touring comedians over the past decade, and he?s recorded eight major label comedy albums which have sold more than 2 million copies. Carrington brings his latest live comedy act to the Selena Auditorium for a one-night hoopla. Tickets start at $44.75. Friday, 7 p.m., 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd., 826-4700, americanbankcenter.com.
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