Bay Jammin' Concert & Cinema Series returns to Corpus Christi's Cole Park this summer

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
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The 33rd annual Bay Jammin' Concert & Cinema Series, summer evenings of music and films at the Cole Park Amphitheater, will return Thursday, June 1.

Since 1989, the concert series has offered a variety of musical formats during the summer featuring local and Texas bands specializing in rock, blues, salsa, club and more. The cinema aspect started in 2003 with the addition of family-friendly films ranging from animation, comedy, adventure, fantasy and more.

The free event is funded by local business sponsorship and private donations. Concerts will be held on Thursday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. June 1 to Aug. 17 and movies every Friday after sunset from June 2 to Aug. 11.

From left, Marilyn Simonds, 72, and Larry Lewis, 83, dance to music during the Bay Jammin' Concert at Cole Park Amphitheater in this 2018 file photo.
From left, Marilyn Simonds, 72, and Larry Lewis, 83, dance to music during the Bay Jammin' Concert at Cole Park Amphitheater in this 2018 file photo.

Concerts

  • June 1: The Groove and Cruise Control

  • June 8: Flying Free and Crosstown Expressway

  • June 15: J & the Sound and Voodoo Logic

  • June 22: Juan Deers and Jam Council

  • June 29: 18 Hours and Chainlinks

  • July 6: Lyrical Bynge and Palacios Brothers

  • July 13: Grupo Basico and Los Arias

  • July 20: Trisum and Another Level

  • July 27: Any Colour You Like

  • Aug. 3: Heavy Soul and Triptonite

  • Aug. 10: Still Crazy and Motif

  • Aug. 17: Corpus Christi Singer Songwriters in the Round and Michael O’Connor & Jack Saunders

Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” is among the family-friendly movies that will be shown at the 2023 Bay Jammin' Concert & Cinema Series at Cole Park Amphitheater.
Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” is among the family-friendly movies that will be shown at the 2023 Bay Jammin' Concert & Cinema Series at Cole Park Amphitheater.

Movies

  • June 2: "Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat," rated TV-Y; 1 hour and 30 minutes

  • June 9: "Minions: The Rise of Gru," rated PG; 1 hour and 27 minutes

  • June 16: "Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania," rated PG; 1 hour and 27 minutes

  • June 23: "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," rated PG; 1 hour and 30 minutes

  • June 30: "Vivo," rated PG; 1 hour and 35 minutes

  • July 7: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," rated PG; 1 hour and 42 minutes

  • July 14: "Lightyear," rated PG; 1 hour and 45 minutes

  • July 21: "Strange World," rated PG; 1 hour and 42 minutes

  • July 28: "DC League of Super-Pets," rated PG; 1 hour and 45 minutes

  • Aug. 4: "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile," rated PG; 1 hour and 46 minutes

  • Aug. 11: "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," rated PG; 2 hours and 2 minutes

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John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com or Twitter @johnpoliva.

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