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SUMMARY:TEMA Connect 2026 Day 2
DESCRIPTION:For more information please visit the TEMA Connect website here
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/tema-connect-2026-day-2/
LOCATION:Convention Center\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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SUMMARY:TEMA Connect 2026 Day 3
DESCRIPTION:For more information please visit the TEMA Connect website here
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/tema-connect-2026-day-3/
LOCATION:Convention Center\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Las Doñas de la Corte
DESCRIPTION:For more information on Las Doñas de la Corte\, please visit their website here
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/las-donas-de-la-corte/
LOCATION:Convention Center\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T190000
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SUMMARY:The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals return to Corpus Christi during Buc Days\, taking over the Hilliard Center on May 1–2\, 2026. Fans can experience two action-packed nights of elite bull riding as top PBR athletes compete for the Velocity Tour Championship and coveted spots in the PBR World Finals. \nThe excitement continues beyond the arena with a live concert series featuring Grammy-winning country artist Carly Pearce on Friday\, May 1\, followed by a night of laughs with Larry the Cable Guy on Saturday\, May 2. \nThis high-energy event delivers a full Western sports and entertainment experience as part of the annual Buc Days celebration. \nTickets are available now through Ticketmaster\, BucDays.com\, and PBR.com
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/pbr-pendleton-whisky-velocity-tour-bucdays-2026/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20260108T180520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T165347Z
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SUMMARY:The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals return to Corpus Christi during Buc Days\, taking over the Hilliard Center on May 1–2\, 2026. Fans can experience two action-packed nights of elite bull riding as top PBR athletes compete for the Velocity Tour Championship and coveted spots in the PBR World Finals. \nThe excitement continues beyond the arena with a live concert series featuring Grammy-winning country artist Carly Pearce on Friday\, May 1\, followed by a night of laughs with Larry the Cable Guy on Saturday\, May 2. \nThis high-energy event delivers a full Western sports and entertainment experience as part of the annual Buc Days celebration. \nTickets are available now through Ticketmaster\, BucDays.com\, and PBR.com
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/the-pbr-pendleton-whisky-velocity-tour-finals-day-2/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T190000
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CREATED:20260113T140013Z
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SUMMARY:BucDays Concert Series – Marshall Tucker Band
DESCRIPTION:Corpus Christi\, TX\, January 13\, 2026– The Buccaneer Commission is proud to announce Marshall Tucker Band as part of the Physicians Premier Concert Series for the May 5th Rodeo Corpus Christi performance \nTickets start at $25\, which includes the Rodeo Corpus Christi performance and Concert. Tickets will be available at bucdays.com/tickets/ \nAdditional Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite artist announcements will follow in the coming weeks.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/bucdays-concert-series-marshall-tucker-band/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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CREATED:20260108T181722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T153509Z
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SUMMARY:BucDays Concert Series - Switchfoot
DESCRIPTION:Corpus Christi\, TX\, January 6\, 2026– The Buccaneer Commission is proud to announce SWITCHFOOT as part of the Physicians Premier Concert Series for the May 6th Rodeo Corpus Christi performance. Known for “Meant to Live”\, SWITCHFOOT is sure to deliver a captivating performance that will leave audiences inspired and energized.\nSWITCHFOOT – May 6\, 2026 \nSWITCHFOOT has sold over 10 million copies worldwide of their thirteen studio albums (including their 2003 triple-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and 2009’s Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane)\, racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles\, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Through their unique blend of emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock\, SWITCHFOOT has earned a devoted and loyal global fan base. \nSWITCHFOOT has raised over $3 million dollars to aid kids in their community through their BRO-AM Foundation. \nSWITCHFOOT consists of Jon Foreman (vocals\, guitar)\, Tim Foreman (bass)\, Jerome Fontamillas (keys\, guitar) and Chad Butler (drums) \nIndividual tickets for the May 6th performance are on sale now. Tickets start at $25\, which includes the Rodeo Corpus Christi performance and Concert. Tickets will be available at bucdays.com/tickets/ \nAdditional Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite artist announcements will follow in the coming weeks.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/bucdays-concert-series-switchfoot/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
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SUMMARY:BucDays Concert Series -David Lee Garza Reunion
DESCRIPTION:The Buccaneer Commission is proud to announce David Lee Garza Reunion with special guest Jay Perez and The Official Tribute to Emilio Navaira ft. Diego Navaira and Emilio Navaira as part of the Physicians Premier Concert Series for the May 5th Rodeo Corpus Christi performance. \nAdditional Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite artist announcements will follow in the coming weeks
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/bucdays-concert-series-david-lee-garza-reunion/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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CREATED:20260127T135518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T153158Z
UID:10001573-1778266800-1778266800@www.hilliardcenter.com
SUMMARY:BucDays Concert Series - Midland
DESCRIPTION:Individual tickets for the May 8th performance are on sale now. Tickets start at $25\, which includes the Rodeo Corpus Christi performance and Concert. Tickets will be available at bucdays.com/tickets/ \nAdditional Rodeo Corpus Christi presented by Miller Lite artist announcements will follow in the coming weeks.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/bucdays-concert-series-midland/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Buc Days Concert Series: Shane Smith & The Saints
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9th\, 2026\nChampionship Night presented by Port of Corpus Christi.\n\nRodeo Corpus Christi\, presented by Miller Lite\, is almost here\, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience. This isn’t your average rodeo—get ready for thrilling events like saddle bronc riding\, barrel racing\, bareback riding\, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned rodeo fan or attending for the first time\, there’s something for everyone.\nAfter the rodeo\, stick around for a performance by Shane Smith and the Saints as part of the Physicians Premier ER Concert Series. It’s a night full of excitement\, fierce competition\, and great music you won’t want to miss!\nLet’s make Rodeo Corpus Christi the talk of the town.\nRodeo Corpus Christi is presented by Miller Lite.\n\nHappy Buc Days!
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/buc-days-concert-series-shane-smith-the-saints/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T100000
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SUMMARY:Carroll High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 9 a.m.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/carroll-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T140000
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SUMMARY:King High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/king-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T180000
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CREATED:20260403T190126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T191805Z
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SUMMARY:Miller High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/miller-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20250714T153530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T173819Z
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SUMMARY:Hadestown
DESCRIPTION:Hadestown\nTuesday\, June 2\, 2026\nHilliard Center Selena Auditorium \nBecome a subscriber to the Broadway series now! Click here for more info\nIndividual tickets go on sale at a later date \nCOME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. \nWelcome to HADESTOWN\, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album\, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha\, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always. \nIntertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. \nFor Accessibility info including accessible seating\, please CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/hadestown/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20260325T203310Z
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SUMMARY:Corpus Christi Comic Con: 2026 Mulitverse Day 1
DESCRIPTION:For more information on Corpus Christi Comic Con please visit their website here
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/corpus-christi-comic-con-2026-mulitverse-day-1/
LOCATION:Convention Center\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20250903T004126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T183848Z
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SUMMARY:Nate Bargatze - Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nate Bargatze – Big Dumb Eyes World Tour\nDate: Friday\, June 5\, 2026 at 7:00PM \nTickets are available now!
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/nate-bargatze-big-dumb-eyes-world-tour/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20260325T203505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T203505Z
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SUMMARY:Corpus Christi Comic Con: 2026 Mulitverse Day 2
DESCRIPTION:For more information on Corpus Christi Comic Con please visit their website here
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/corpus-christi-comic-con-2026-mulitverse-day-2/
LOCATION:Convention Center\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20260325T203633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T203633Z
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SUMMARY:Corpus Christi Comic Con: 2026 Mulitverse Day 3
DESCRIPTION:For more information on Corpus Christi Comic Con please visit their website here
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/corpus-christi-comic-con-2026-mulitverse-day-3/
LOCATION:Convention Center\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20260119T220159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T143013Z
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SUMMARY:Ralph Barbosa: The Red 40 Tour
DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Ralph Barbosa: The Red 40 Tour\nDATE:  Friday\, June 12\, 2026\, at 7:30PM\nLOCATION: Selena Auditorium\n \nTICKET PRICES: Starting at $35.75\nTickets available at Ticketmaster or Arena box office.\nThis show is restricted to guests ages 18+.\n  \n*Yondr Fan Advisory \nThis event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones\, smart watches\, smart accessories\, cameras\, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space. \nUpon arrival at the venue\, all phones\, smart watches\, and accessories will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their belongings at all times and can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the event space. \nAnyone seen using a non-permitted device during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. Guests are encouraged to bring a credit card for purchases inside the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/ralph-barbosa-the-red-40-tour/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20250902T003214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T144033Z
UID:10001480-1781465400-1781465400@www.hilliardcenter.com
SUMMARY:The Rush Tribute Project
DESCRIPTION:The Rush Tribute Project 2026 \nThe Rush Tribute Project Performing Moving Pictures in its Entirety Plus Greatest Hits and Deep Cuts \nThe Rush Tribute Project\, Performing MOVING PICTURES in its entirety\, bringing to life beloved hits Tom Sawyer\, Red Barchetta\, YYZ and Limelight. \nThe Rush Tribute Project brings two full sets of music including other greatest hits as well as deep cuts like La Villa Strangiato and Enter Nous\, performed with vintage instruments\, multi-camera projection\, lasers and spectacular lighting. \nDon’t miss this electrifying immersive tribute to Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Rush! \nTickets on sale Friday\, September 5 at 10:00AM
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/the-rush-tribute-project/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031545
CREATED:20260120T001414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T161147Z
UID:10001568-1782586800-1782586800@www.hilliardcenter.com
SUMMARY:Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour
DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour\nDATE:  Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, at 7:00PM\nLOCATION: Selena Auditorium\n \n\nTICKET PRICES: Starting at $30\nTickets available at Ticketmaster or Arena box office.\nThis performance is recommended for audiences ages 16 and older. \n\n\nVIP M&G: $125 *Online Only​​*\n  \nABOUT THE SHOW: Fresh off his 2026 NAACP Image Award nomination for his standup special Ali Siddiq: My Two Sons\, the only independently produced YouTube special to ever receive a major award nomination\, Siddiq will perform brand new material in theaters across the country. \nCrowned by Vulture as “stand-up comedy’s most prolific storyteller\,” Ali Siddiq has built a dedicated massive fanbase clamoring to attend his live shows and watch his masterful independently produced and released specials.  He premiered his four-part stand-up series The Domino Effect 1-4 in 2022-2024 which has amassed over 47 million views. The storytelling saga cemented Ali’s reputation as a master craftsman of narrative comedy. Each chapter became a cultural event\, landing Ali among the top-viewed comedians on YouTube year after year.  \nAlso during that time\, Ali released the special Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover (2023) which has amassed 6 million views. In 2025 alone he released 3 more hour standup specials\, My Two Sons (12M+ views)\, Rugged (7M+ views) and Mondays (3M+ views).  Deadline included Ali in their list of “Comics Who Won 2025” and My Two Sons earned Siddiq a 2026 NAACP Nomination for “Outstanding Variety Series or Special.” He will be releasing 3 more new hour specials in 2026 that have already been filmed. An emerging comedy mogul\, Ali also executive-produces and distributes multiple specials for other comedians including Malik S. and Ryan Davis\, with a 2nd special from Marcus D. Wiley coming up on February 1. \nFrom Houston\, TX\, Ali developed his unmistakable voice in one of the most unlikely places — behind the walls of incarceration\, where storytelling was survival\, currency\, and community. Comedy Central would later sent him back inside a Texas jail to film It’s Bigger Than These Bars (4M+ views). Today\, that same voice has made him one of the most watched\, respected\, and consistently viral comedians in the world.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/ali-siddiq-the-custom-fit-tour/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T193000
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SUMMARY:FINAL FRONTIER TOUR 2026
DESCRIPTION:Journey – FINAL FRONTIER TOUR 2026 \nWednesday\, July 1 at 7:30 pm \nHilliard Center Arena \nAfter more than five decades of electrifying performances\, chart-topping hits\, and timeless anthems\, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how — with a thunderous\, full-throttle Final Frontier Tour spanning cities across North America. \nThe Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will be touring an all-new stage production across North America with their catalog of global chart-topping hits\, including “Don’t Stop Believin”\, “Any Way You Want It”\, “Faithfully”\, “Lights” and more in a celebration of legacy\, love\, and the fans who made it all possible.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/final-frontier-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:George Lopez
DESCRIPTION:George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television\, film\, stand-up comedy\, and late-night television. Lopez has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity\, confronting racial stereotypes\, and fighting for his community on and off the stage. \nLopez stars in and executive produces his multi-camera comedy series for NBC\, Lopez vs Lopez\, featuring his real-life daughter\, Mayan Lopez. The family sitcom\, recently renewed for its third season\, stars father and daughter in a fictionalized version of their real-life relationship\, exploring dysfunction\, reconnection\, and all the pain and joy in between. \nLopez joined the DC Extended Universe\, starring in the Warner Bros. Latin superhero film\, Blue Beetle. Directed by Angel Manuel Soto and featuring a predominantly Latino cast\, the film follows its first ever Mexican American teenager turned superhero. The movie received nominations for Best Superhero Film at the 2024 Saturn Awards and for Best Superhero Movie at the 2024 Critics Choice Super Awards. Lopez can also be seen in Snoop Dogg’s Amazon MGM sports comedy\, The Underdoggs\, and in the independent holiday comedy How the Gringo Stole Christmas\, directed by Angel Gracia. \nLopez released the third installment of his middle-grade novel series\, Chupacarter and the Screaming Sombrero this March. He is currently performing stand-up across the country on his Comedy Tour. \nLopez has four HBO specials: The Wall (2017)\, It’s Not Me\, It’s You (2012)\, Tall\, Dark and Chicano (2009)\, which was nominated for a Best Comedy Album Grammy Award\, and America’s Mexican (2007). His acclaimed comedy concert\, Why You Crying?\, debuted on Showtime in 2004. He released his third stand-up CD\, El Mas Chingon\, in 2006\, earning another Grammy nomination. In 2004\, he was nominated for his first Grammy in the same category for Team Leader. \nOn television\, Lopez produced and starred in Lopez\, a semi-autobiographical single camera sitcom for two seasons on TV Land. The series explored his struggle between two worlds and the crises that are often of his own making.   In 2014\, Lopez co-created and starred in the multi-camera ensemble comedy Saint George for FX.  He hosted TBS’ inaugural late night talk show\, Lopez Tonight\, for two seasons\, marking Lopez’s return to series television after co-creating\, writing\, producing and starring in Warner Bros. Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez\, which ran for six seasons on ABC. The show remains a hit with viewers on both broadcast stations and cable TV’s Nick at Nite\, ranking as one of the top-rated shows on the network. \nLopez’s extensive film credits include Walking with Herb opposite Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell\, IFC Films’ modern-day Western No Man’s Land\, The Tax Collector with Shia LaBeouf\, El Chicano alongside Raúl Castillo\, Aimee Garcia and Emilio Rivera\, the romantic comedy box-office hit Valentine’s Day\, The Spy Next Door with Jackie Chan\, and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. He starred in and produced the inspirational drama\, Spare Parts\, based on a true story about four undocumented Mexican American teens who team up to build a robot for a national competition.  An icon and advocate for Latino representation\, Lopez was the focus of the award-winning documentary Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream\, as he struggles to stand for Latinos in a manner true to their realities and aspirations. \nLopez has lent his voice to a string of animated blockbuster films including Gnome Alone\, Escape from Planet Earth\, as well as the Rio\, Smurfs\, Beverly Hills Chihuahua\, and Cats & Dogs franchises. \nIn May 2004\, Lopez’s autobiography\, Why You Crying?\, entered The New York Times Bestseller Top 20 List. The book was co-written by Emmy-winning writer and sportscaster Armen Keteyian. Lopez released his second memoir in 2013\, I’m Not Gonna Lie And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50\, in which he shares the unabashed and hilarious truth about aging – as only he can. \nIn 2005\, Time named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities. The following year\, Lopez received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. \nDon’t miss your chance to see him LIVE at Selena Auditorium on Saturday\, July 25! \nTickets are on sale now.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/george-lopez/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ella Langley - The Dandelion Tour
DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour\nSPECIAL GUESTS: Kaitlin Butts and Gabriella Rose\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026\, at 7:00PM\nHilliard Center Arena \nEVENT DETAILS:\nElla Langley is coming to Hilliard Center Arena on Friday\, August 14\, 2026 for The Dandelion Tour. \nAll sales are subject to ticket availability. There are no age restrictions for this event.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/ella-langley-the-dandelion-tour/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling conflict\, the Gabriel Iglesias show at Hilliard Center Arena originally scheduled on April 24\, 2026\, has been rescheduled to Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \nNew Show Details:\nNew Date: Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\nVenue: Hilliard Center Arena \nHold onto your tickets! All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new rescheduled date—no action needed. If you can’t make the new date\, you may request a refund at the point of purchase within 30 days of this announcement. \nWe appreciate your patience and can’t wait to see you for a night of laughs with Gabriel Iglesias! \n\n \nTICKET PRICES: Starting at $43.50\nTickets available at Ticketmaster or Arena box office.\n\nABOUT THE SHOW: Following the success of his latest Netflix special\, Gabriel Iglesias: Legend of Fluffy\, Iglesias announced he will bring his new THE 1976 TOUR: A FLUFFY CELEBRATION to Hilliard Center Arena in Corpus Christi\, TX on Friday\, April 24\, 2026. More dates have been added to the new tour featuring all new material and produced by Icon Concerts. Pre-sale will begin Tuesday\, January 20 at 10am PT and on-sale Friday\, January 23 at 9am local time. For tickets and dates go to www.fluffyguy.com. \nGabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians and one of the highest grossing touring comedians of all time. He is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 2 billion views and over 34.6 million fans across social media. He was the 3rd highest grossing comedian of 2024 according to Billboard. \nIglesias has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld\, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels and was also honored with the cover of Variety’s comedy issue. The comedian has had the distinct honor of being one of the few to headline and sell-out Madison Square Garden in New York\, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and The Sydney Opera House in Australia. \nOn TV\, Iglesias is the star and executive producer of the Netflix original comedy series\, Mr. Iglesias\, which is currently streaming 3 seasons. Iglesias plays a good-natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater. He takes on teaching gifted but misfit kids to not only save them from being “counseled out” by a bully bureaucrat Assistant Principal\, but also to help them unlock their full potential. The show won best Primetime Comedy at The Imagen Awards\, which recognizes positive portrayals of Latino actors/actresses in the entertainment industry. \nIn addition to his comedy series\, Iglesias has released four stand-up comedy specials with Netflix. The first in 2016 with I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry\, which was filmed at the sold-out Allstate Arena in Chicago to 20\,000 fans. The second\, One Show Fits All\, was filmed in front of a sold-out audience at the Toyota Center in Houston and debuted in January 2019. The third\, Stadium Fluffy premiered in October 2022 and was taped in front of a crowd of 55\,000 fans at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles\, where Iglesias made history as the first comedian to perform at and sell out the largest MLB stadium in the US. \nIn April of 2024\, Iglesias reupped with Netflix for a new two-special deal. The first of the new specials\, Gabriel Iglesias: Legend of Fluffy\, taped at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida this summer and premiered worldwide January 7th\, 2025\, earning a top ten spot on Netflix’s global most watched list. \nOn March 11th\, 2025\, Iglesias cemented his place in Hollywood as he received his very own handprint ceremony at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre where he was recognized for his impressive achievements in his career. He joins a small group of artists and talent to receive this honor. Additionally\, it was also recently announced that Iglesias will receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in 2026. \nLast December\, Iglesias co-starred with Tim Allen in the second season of Disney+’s The Santa Clauses. Most recently he can be seen on NBC’s Lopez Vs. Lopez opposite George Lopez which premiered on NBC/Peacock. \nFeature film credits include co-starring roles in Magic Mike\, Magic Mike XXL and A Haunted House 2. Gabriel’s voice has been heard in many animated films including the recent Space Jam: A New Legacy as “Speedy Gonzales” streaming on MAX. In 2017\, Iglesias voiced the role of “Head Clerk” in Pixar’s Academy Award nominated animated film Coco. He also voiced “Babo” in Ugly Dolls\, “Rufus the Dog” in Sony’s Golden Globe nominated animated holiday film The Star and “Cuatro” in Fox 20th Century Film’s Academy Award nominated animated film Ferdinand. Gabriel is one of a handful of comedians with a theatrically released stand-up concert comedy film\, The Fluffy Movie. \nOn the small screen\, Fluffy’s Food Adventures\, a non-scripted comedic docu-follow series completed a 3-season run on FUSE TV in 2017. Gabriel was a recurring guest star on the ABC sitcom Cristela\, and also guest-starred in an episode of ABC’s hit comedy Modern Family. Comedy Central aired Iglesias’ hit series Stand-Up Revolution for 3 seasons. Comedy Central also aired Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy in an unprecedented two-night comedy special to over 15 million viewers. The special was a follow-up to his previous DVD specials\, Hot & Fluffy and I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy\, which have sold millions of copies. \nGabriel Iglesias is the youngest of six children\, raised by a single mother in Long Beach\, CA. It was during his childhood that he developed a strong sense of humor to deal with the obstacles he faced. In 1997\, he set out to hone his comedic skills\, and performed stand-up anywhere he could find an audience\, including biker bars and hole-in-the-wall joints. Gabriel’s stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling\, parodies\, characters\, and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life. His unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages. \nTHE 1976 TOUR: A FLUFFY CELEBRATION
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/gabriel-fluffy-iglesias-the-1976-tour-a-fluffy-celebration/
LOCATION:Arena\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:John Mulaney - Mister Whatever
DESCRIPTION:John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award\, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer\, comedian and actor. Most recently\, Mulaney can be seen as the host\, writer and executive producer of his Netflix talk show EVERYBODY’S LIVE WITH JOHN MULANEY. The show serves as the continuation of the series EVERYBODY’S IN LA. The series features monologues\, guests\, pre-taped sketches\, musical segments and more. EVERYBODY’S IN LA\, was a six-night live comedy series that explored Los Angeles during the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in 2024. \nIn December 2024\, Mulaney starred in the Broadway play “All In: Comedy About Love\,” alongside a cast including Fred Armisen\, Richard Kind and Renee Elise Goldsberry. Mulaney is currently on the first leg of his newest stand-up tour\, JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER\, performing across North America. Mulaney can next be seen in the Amazon MGM Studios film\, MADDEN\, an upcoming American biographical sports drama directed by David O. Russell. \nOn Sale Now!
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/john-mulaney-mister-whatever/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:FOREIGNER – CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS
DESCRIPTION:FOREIGNER\, formed in 1976\, has become one of the most successful rock bands in history\, selling more than 80 million albums worldwide. With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits\, the band’s catalog includes rock anthems such as “Juke Box Here\,” “Cold As Ice\,” “Hot Blooded\,” “Urgent\,” and the worldwide No. 1 hit “I Want To Know What Love Is.”\n\nTheir music continues to resonate with fans across generations\, with audio and video streams of their songs surpassing 15 million per week. At their peak\, FOREIGNER’s sales even eclipsed those of legendary groups like Led Zeppelin\, AC/DC and the Rolling Stones\, according to Nielson SoundScan.\n\nFOREIGNER’s chart-topping history began with their self-titled debut album\, which produced hits including “Feels Like The First Time” and “Long\, Long Way From Home.” Subsequent albums\, such as Double Vision and 4\, cemented their place in rock history\, while their 1984 release Agent Provocateur delivered their most enduring hit\, “I Want To Know What Love Is.”\n\nWith more Top 10 songs than Journey and as many as Fleetwood Mac\, FOREIGNER continues to sell out shows worldwide nearly 50 years after their formation.\nDon’t miss FOREIGNER – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS coming to Selena Auditorium on October 14. \n\n🎟️ Venue Presale Thursday at 10AM with code FIFTY\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday\, February 27\, at 10AM\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/foreigner-celebrating-fifty-years/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:John Crist LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Combining sharp wit\, tactfully-unhinged stand-up and viral sketches\, John Crist is one of today’s most distinctive\, fastest-rising comedic voices. With more than one billion video views and 8 million followers\, Crist consistently ranks among Pollstar’s Top 10 Global Touring Comedians. Following his nearly sold out Jokes For Humans Tour in 2025\, Crist kicked off his national John Crist Live! Tour in January 2026\, which included a sold-out show at Nashville’s Opry House. He’ll continue to bring his standup to fans across the country\, announcing 25 additional fall dates for the John Crist Live! Tour. \nThe Georgia native’s latest comedy special\, John Crist: Emotional Support has surpassed 4 million views on Youtube alone\, with clips from the special reaching millions more. Crist hosts the pop-culture-meets-comedy podcast Net Positive with John Crist and has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\, Good Morning America\, SEC Network\, SHERRI\, CBS Sports\, Barstool Sports and Theo Von’s This Past Weekend. \nFor tickets and more information\, visit johncristcomedy.com. \nNow is your time to see him LIVE at Selena Auditorium on November 22! \nTickets are on sale now.
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/john-crist-live/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Blue October - Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
DESCRIPTION:Justin Furstenfeld is certainly never one to mince words. Whether on or offstage\, the Blue October singer-songwriter tells it like it is. It’s no surprise then that on a recent afternoon\, Furstenfeld is nothing less than blunt in his assessment of his iconic band’s breakthrough album. “It’s fucking beauty! It’s gorgeous! It’s timeless!” the singer says with zero hesitation. He’s speaking to Foiled\, Blue October’s epic and undeniably enduring 2006 landmark LP\, a 14-track collection that temporarily sent the Houston-bred band into the stratosphere thanks to seminal singles including “Hate Me” and “Into The Ocean.” \nAnd while on first glance it might appear the musician is lavishing praise upon his band’s most well-known project\, it’s anything but hubris. Rather\, Furstenfeld is speaking to the appreciation and love he’s come to feel for the project\, notably the knowledge of what that specific body of work did and continues to do for him\, for his band\, for his overall mental well-being\, for his journey to the present. Because for as much as Foiled initially sent Furstenfeld and Blue October’s life into a manic whirlwind\, now\, as the singer looks back on it 20 years in the rearview\, and particularly as the band prepares to launch a yearlong Foiled 20th-anniversary celebration\, the singer has come to realize what a true blessing his band’s most beloved body of work has been in his life. \n“So now here we are\,” Furstenfeld says as Blue October which includes drummer Jeremy Furstenfeld\, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Delahoussaye\, bassist Matt Noveskey\, and lead guitarist Will Knaak prepare to hit the road this fall for a Foiled headline tour where they’ll play the classic album in its entirety. “Let’s show and remind everyone just how special and eclectic that album was\,” the singer says of Foiled. “And\, most importantly\, how much we wore our heart on our sleeve for it.” \nWritten chiefly by Furstenfeld and produced by Furstenfeld and Dave Castel\, the collection balances deeply confessional lyrics with soaring melodies and emotional honesty that would become Blue October’s hallmark. Foiled is a dangerous and devious album\, a collection of delightfully disturbing poetic songs. It oozes with authenticity (see dark love songs including “You Make Me Smile” and “She’s My Ride Home”) and bubbles with transparency. Even when the melodies were undoubtedly irresistible\, as was the case with standout single “Hate Me\,” the message was forever intensely personal and heartfelt. \nIn many ways\, Foiled was the culmination of everything Blue October had worked for. After releasing their second album while signed to Universal Records\, 1999’s Consent to Treatment\, the band was subsequently dropped by the label the following year. Three years later\, however\, off the success of “Calling You\,” the first single off what would become their third full-length LP\, History for Sale\, the band was re-signed by Universal Republic. \nIt was Foiled however and the process that got the band there that changed everything for Blue October. Furstenfeld largely disappeared while writing Foiled. Feeling misunderstood\, he isolated himself and wrote with a feverish obsession\, as well as with the need to finally dissect the maddening beauty behind depression\, addiction and mental illness – obstacles that had haunted him for his entire life to that point. With no one to watch or judge him\, and without anyone to cast doubt over his creative process\, he bled onto paper with a level of brutal honesty previously unseen. This album would go on to burn like wildfire connecting with millions of people around the world by giving a face and a name to the demons collectively. \nThis emotional experience endured while writing Foiled colors the album with a palpably raw sentiment; it’s almost hot to the touch. Blue October’s deeply committed fanbase\, as well as the general public\, responded to it near immediately upon release: Foiled cracked the Billboard Rock Chart Top 10\, was eventually RIAA-certified platinum. \nAnd while Foiled marked a breakthrough moment for the band\, it was truly only the beginning for Blue October: the album’s deeply personal songwriting and emotionally resonant sound not only cemented the Houston-bred band as one of rock’s most distinctive voices\, but the deep connection it forged with their fanbase through the album’s highly personal lyrics remains palpable today. As the band’s global presence has continually grown. Blue October’s catalog now surpasses one billion streams and continues to climb – new listeners continue to discover Foiled alongside the band’s ever-expansive catalog that followed in its wake. \nAt the time however\, Furstenfeld readily admits he could hardly enjoy all the supposedly great things happening around him and the band: not only was the singer in the throes of a heavy drug addiction\, but with the singer breaking his leg backstage during an early date on the Foiled headline tour directly coinciding with the height of mania surrounding the band and project Blue October was subsequently forced to cancel the remainder of that tour. Just as soon as everything had seemingly taken off for Blue October\, it felt as if things were crashing down. \nAs documented in the stunning 2020 documentary\, Get Back Up\, the next few years for Blue October were plagued by Furstenfeld’s deepening drug addiction as well as interband turmoil. In May 2012\, Furstenfeld entered rehab and he has been sober ever since. His recovery journey has transformed not only the band’s music\, but also his personal outlook on life. “It’s a fucking awesome life right now\,” he says proudly with a smile.  \nTo that end\, now 20 years after Foiled’s release\, as the band prepares to celebrate the album’s two-decade anniversary\, Furstenfeld finally is able to enjoy all that the transformative 2006 LP brought into his and his band’s life. In short\, he says he believes everything played out as it should. \n“It did what it’s supposed to do\,” he says of the album in retrospect. I’m the most spiritually beautiful\, calm\, peaceful\, amazing person and father that I never was before” \nAnd while on the surface the Foiled anniversary might appear to be backward-looking\, for Furstenfeld it’s a lesson and exercise in how the past can shape the present. “That’s why we’re doing an anniversary tour for it now. It’s so cool. You gotta celebrate the fact that we made that music. And now look where we are because of it. It’s such a blessing.” \n  \nOn sale now!
URL:https://www.hilliardcenter.com/event/blue-october-foiled-20th-anniversary-world-tour/
LOCATION:Selena Auditorium\, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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