Events
BY DACIA GARCIA
May
Relay for Life of Southern Bastrop County The annual fundraising event hosted by the American Cancer Society will unite the local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds for advocacy, research and patient support. • May 3, 7-11 p.m. • Free • Bastrop Erhard Field, 1624 Hill St., Bastrop • https://bit.ly/4iKrIMN LPAC After Dark Community members can look forward to live music by Helen Homan, a silent auction, a featured artist show by Mark Mayeld and the debut of the center’s annual show “Free As A Bird.” • May 3, 6-8 p.m. • Free • Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut St., Bastrop • www.lostpinesartcenter.org/events Mother’s Day Pop-Up Show Attendees can enjoy the special occasion with local vendors, food, plants, a bar, a coee shop, kids activities and more. • May 10, noon-5 p.m. • Free • Community Gardens, 1067 SH 71 W., Bastrop • www.cgbastrop.com Luz Pazos at Bastrop Comedy Club The Peruvian comedian has been featured on NBC and HBO Max, and performs at top venues across the country. • May 10, 8 p.m. • $20 • Bastrop Comedy Club, 1600 Chestnut St., Bastrop • https://bastrop.ilmalley.net Lost Pines Card and Collectible Show Attendees can browse tabletop card games, sports memorabilia and cards, Funko pops, toys and comics at the annual event.
19th Annual Fly In Attendees can explore vintage planes and rare aircraft on display, enjoy helicopter rides for purchase, and grab a bite from food vendors. Kids can also take part in a free aerial candy drop. • May 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free • Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport, 765 NW Loop 230, Smithville • www.smithvilletx.org
Music in the Park Hosted by Bastrop Parks and Recreation, the Terry Moore Trio and Sarah Price will perform for community members. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair. • May 29, 6-8 p.m. • Free • Fisherman’s Park Pavilion, 1200 Willow St., Bastrop • www.bastroplivemusicfoundation.org/events
• Locations vary • www.flipfloptotheworld.org
• May 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (ages 10 and younger), $7 (one-day admission), $10 (weekend admission) • Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop • www.bit.ly/forceofwillgaming
Bastrop County Pride 2025 Family Festival Bastrop Pride will host its celebration with week-long activities. The main event of the festival will include a jiu jitsu demonstration, contortionist and magician performances and music performances by local bands. • June 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free • Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop • www.bastroppride.org
June
Flip Flop to the World New ¢ip ¢ops will be collected for less fortunate communities in Cozumel, Mexico. The annual collection campaign will begin in June with collection barrels placed at Hampton Inn, Living Room Book Store, Garner & Riley Physical Therapy and Bastrop Cafe. • June 1-Aug. 31
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