THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • March/April 2018 63 TheCoastalBend.com Live Comedy Mesquite St. Comedy Club March 30-31: Jon Stringer brings high energy to the comedy stage and the perspective of a native Texan. April 27-28: Rick Gutierrez cracks up audiences with his throwback takes on traditional family values and outlooks on marriage. July 6-7: Caroline Picard“The Ca- jun Queen”is a loud and untamed voice of the Boomer generation. Sept. 21-23: Pauly Shore & Friends featur- ing the 1990’s comedy legend. LaughDowntown.com Pauly Shore Caroline Picard Rick Gutierrez Jon Stringer Reverend’s Daughter Portland Windfest a traditional town fair this spring The 2018 Portland Windfest will take place Friday April 13th through Sunday April 15th at the Portland Community Center grounds. This popular community festival welcomes some 15,000 guests who enjoy great food, a carnival and midway, horseshoe and washer tournament, BBQ cook- off, petting zoo, Dachshund Dash, hot dog eating contest, gunfighter show, parade, doggie costume contest, car show with cash prizes, and an array of live musical acts including Timeline Journey Tribute Band, Reverend’s Daughter, Matt & The Headsmen, and Clarissa Serna. Portland is located north of Corpus Christi, over the Harbor Bridge in San Patricio County, and is known for great schools and friendly neighbors. PortlandTX.org Annual Festival