Georgetown Edition | May 2022

TODO LIST

May & June events

COMPILED BY AMY DENNEY

Georgetown High School at Birkelbach Field. www.georgetownisd.org JUNE 04 JAMOUT AND FILL UP ON BARBECUE AND FUN The Troubadour Festival will bring more than 40 barbecue restaurants, including Georgetown-based Brisket Country, together for the inaugural Georgetown event. The concert will feature the Josh Abbott Band and Flatland Cavalry, among others. Chairs and blankets are permitted. Noon (VIP entry), 4 p.m. (gates open for concert). $60-$225 (free for children age 10 and younger). www.troubadourfestival.com 06 THROUGH 10 CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION Nonprot organization Senior University will bring back its weeklong summer session after a two-year hiatus. Topics discussed will include history, science, music and everyday living. Those who participate must be Senior University members, which costs $50 per year and is geared for those age 50 and older. 9 a.m. $50 (session). Virtual and at Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-863-1680. www.senioruniv.org

MAY 13 THROUGH 14

contact Customer Care at 512-930-3640 or customercare@georgetown.org to have their name placed on the list. 3-5 p.m. Free. Old show barn site at San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. https://recycle.georgetown.org 21 DIG DEEP INTO THE PAST OF AHISTORIC CAVERN Vertebrate paleontologist John Moretti will give a tour and discuss Ice Age animals, including sabertooth cats, and climate at Inner Space Cavern. The tour is a new series based on Moretti’s research of the cave and will recur monthly. Reservations are required, and the minimum age is 6 years old. 6:30 p.m. (check-in 6 p.m.). $18.95 (children ages 6-12), $26.95 plus tax (age 13 and older). 4200 S. I-35, Georgetown. 512-931-2283. www.innerspacecavern.com 27 BREAK FOR SUMMER School will let out for summer with an early-release day for Georgetown ISD students. The district will also hold graduation ceremonies for its high school seniors: May 26 at 7 p.m. for Richarte High School at The Klett Performing Arts Center, 2211 N. Austin Ave.; May 27 at 8 p.m. for East View High School at the Birkelbach Field, 2275 N. Austin Ave.; and May 28 at 8 p.m. for

DANCE TO THEMUSIC The Austin Square and Round Dance Association will host two days of Western- themed workshops and dances. Both days will include evening dances, and singles are welcome. Residents may watch for free. $15-$45. 2-10 p.m. (May 13), 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. (May 14). Georgetown Community Center, 455 E. Morrow St., Georgetown; and Christ Lutheran Church, 510 Luther Drive, Georgetown. www.asrda.org 15 & JUNE 20 THROUGH 26 ROCKOUT TO BACH The Texas Bach Festival will bring back the sounds of J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and other composers. 2 p.m. (May 15), 8 p.m. (June 20-25), 3 p.m. (June 26). Free (May 15), $25-$30 (June 20-26). Various locations. www.texasbachfestival.org 18 GET RIDOF HAZARDOUS ITEMS The city of Georgetown will collect hazardous household items such as batteries, chemicals, light bulbs, used oil and lters, gasoline, paint and propane bottles. The city only has space for 200 Texas Disposal Systems solid waste customers, so Georgetown residents must

FEATURED EVENT Honor local heroes at ReunionRanch May28 The annual Heroes Appreciation BBQ will include food, live music, face painting, hay rides, a zip line, swimming and inatables for active military members and veterans as well as their families. Residents may also sign up to volunteer at the event. RSVP is required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 850 CR 255, Georgetown 512-986-7660 http://heroesnightout.org/bbq The Heroes Appreciation BBQ honors active military members and veterans. COURTESY HEROES NIGHT OUT

Find more or submit Georgetown events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

GEORGETOWN EDITION • MAY 2022