72 THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • Winter 2018-19 TheCoastalBend.com American Bank Center GEORGE LOPEZ RETURNS Friday March 8th—The biggest Latin comic in the busi- ness has always conveyed a warm affinity for Corpus Christi, and this winter, George Lopez returns to the ABC Selena Auditorium on his most controversial tour ever: George Lopez: The Wall Tour. Fans should expect a night of hilarity and hard-hitting political and cultural commentary. AmericanBankCenter.com Annual Festival BARFEFOOT MARDI GRAS Saturday March 2nd What started as a beach party organized by North Padre Island rev- elers has grown to be- come the Coastal Bend’s biggest Mardi Gras festival. Events include a parade and festival on Whitecap Beach, plus a king and queen’s ball in the evening. Awesome family fun on the island! BarefootMardiGras.com Annual Festival ST. PADDY’S FESTIVAL Saturday March 16th— Downtown Corpus Christi goes green to honor St. Patrick’s Day with one of the community’s most popular annual festivals. This year’s St. Paddy’s Fes- tival will feature lots of live music, from bagpipes to Rock, food trucks, vendors and lots of green beer! Peoples @ Chaparral St.