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February & March events
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The two-day event o ers a variety of seafood, music and activities for attendees. (Courtesy Canva)
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WORTH THE TRIP MARCH5 6 GETYOUR CRAWFISHFILL The Austin Craw sh Festival is back with two days of Cajun-style seafood, live music, craft beer, games and more. The event o ers over 10,000 pounds of hot-boiled craw sh, Florida-style crab and shrimp prepared on-site with stages for Zydeco and brass music artists. 1-8 p.m. (general admission), noon-8 p.m. (VIP). Early bird ticket sales for $4.99 end March 1. Free (age 12 and under), $6.99 (general admission), $44.99 (All You Can Eat Craw sh VIP). Carson Creek Ranch 701 Dalton Lane, Austin www.austincraw shfest.com
Special Olympics Texas is holding the 2022 Winter Games in the Hill Country, featuring oorball, powerlifting, volleyball, cycling and golf. A full list of events, times and locations is available online. Times and locations vary. Free. 512-835-9873. www.sotx.org/winter-games-schedule (Courtesy Special Olympics Texas)
The city of Lakeway Arts Committee will present The Band of the Hills for its Sunday Afternoon Concert Series. The group has over 80 members and performs traditional varieties of music. 4-5 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov (Courtesy city of Lakeway Arts Committee)
28 THROUGHMARCH 28 VISIT ANART EXHIBIT Generally General, an exhibition of works by artist Brock Caron using a mix of illustration, sculpture, painting and printmaking will be on display at the Contracommon Gallery starting in February. A free opening reception will be from 6-9 p.m. on March 5. Private viewing appointment required Mon.-Thu., noon- 6 p.m. (Fri.-Sun.). Free. 12912 Hill Country
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viewing. Noon. Free. La Hacienda RV Resort, 5220 Hudson Bend Road, Austin. 512-568-0831. www.sunoutdoors.com/ laketravis/events 19 GO FOR THE GOLD Bee Cave Public Library will host the BeeTweens Olympic Games for fourth through sixth graders to compete in games, crafts, prizes and more. The BeeTween program holds events where tweens can build social skills through programs and activities. 2-3 p.m. Free. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620. www.beecavetexas.gov/ city-government/library 24 SUPPORT BLACKATHLETES AND BUSINESSES Concordia University Texas will host a Black History Month panel discussion followed by an open-air Melanated Market featuring products produced and sold by local black business owners. The panel will explore the challenges and triumphs of being a black athlete in the 21st century with current student- athletes, alumni and other special guests. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 11400 Concordia University Drive, Welcome Center, Austin. 512-313-4289. www.concordia.edu/black-history- month-2022.html 25 RALLY FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS The Westlake Chamber of Commerce will hold the Westies Award Luncheon recognizing outstanding community members from 2021. Presented by Independence Title, the event will feature keynote speaker Alan Graham, the CEO and founder of Mobile Loaves and Fishes and Community First Village. Former KEYE anchor Ron Oliviera will return for a sixth year to emcee the event. Registration for the event is required and can be completed online. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65 (members), $75 (nonmembers). Hotel Granduca, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.,
WATCHAMUSICAL The TexARTS Professional Series will celebrate composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim with “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” shows throughout February. The eight-time Tony Award-winning musical thriller is set in 19th century London and follows the story of a barber’s gruesome quest to avenge the wrongdoings against him. 7:30 p.m. (Thu.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $43-$60. 2300 Lohmans Spur, Ste. 160, Lakeway. 512-634-8589. www.tex-arts.org 18 RAISE FUNDS FOR A GOOD CAUSE To prepare for the Special Olympics Texas Winter Games coming to the Hill Country on Feb. 18-20, SOTX will host a kicko event to raise funds for the games to provide housing, transportation, training and medical care to Special Olympics athletes. The reception will include a silent auction and cash bar. SOTX is a nonpro t organization that trains individuals with mental disabilities to compete in Olympic-style events such as cycling, volleyball and powerlifting at the local, regional and state level. 5-7 p.m. Free. Lakeway Resort and Spa, 101 Lakeway Drive, Lakeway. 512-835-9873. www.sotx.org 19 CELEBRATEMARDI GRAS Sun Outdoors will host a Mardi Gras Parade in the Hudson Bend area for residents to attend. Guided by the Hudson Bend Police Department, the event will start at Infamous Brewing Co. at 4602 Weletka Drive, Austin, and end at Emerald Point Bar and Grill Marina, 5973 Hiline Road, Austin. Local businesses, organizations and families will celebrate the event alongside Grammy-nominated Unfaded Brass Band from New Orleans. There will be designated spots along the route for
Blvd., Ste. F-140, Bee Cave. www.contracommon.org MARCH 03 THROUGH05
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ATTENDA FESTIVAL Bee Cave Buzzfest is a three-day music and tech-art festival featuring electronic music performers as well as immersive light and sound installations at the Hill Country Galleria. The event will host musicians such as Suzi Analogue, Shigeto, Mothr and more along with technology, audio and dance performance artists. 6-10 p.m. Free. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. T-125, Bee Cave. 512-522-9467 05 GO BARGAINHUNTING The Lakeway Activity Center will host a citywide indoor multifamily garage sale. The community event will have a variety of items inlcuding household goods, clothing, electronics, collectibles and more. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov 12 KICKOFF SPRING BREAK The Bee Cave Public Library invites students to begin spring break with its inaugural Spring Into Reading Kick-o . Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in a chalk art competition and sidewalk obstacle course from 2-3 p.m., and a concert from 3-4 p.m. on the plaza by Joe McDermott. 2-4 p.m. Free. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620.
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LIVEMUSIC POODIE’S ROADHOUSE 22308 Hwy. 71, Spicewood 512-264-0318 www.poodies.net FEBRUARY 18 Whitney Johnson 10 p.m. 19 Sharon's Birthday Bash 3 p.m.; Tessy Lou Trio, 7:15 p.m.; Cap City Dance Band, 9 p.m. 20 Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars 4 p.m.; Arkansas Dave, 7:30 p.m. 22 The Troubadillos, 5 p.m.; Ellis Bullard, 8 p.m. 24 Jimmy Dreams, 6 p.m.; Alan Haynes, 8 p.m. 25 The Merles 8 p.m.; Dallas Burrow, 10:30 p.m. 26 George DeVore 8 p.m.; Madam Radar, 10:30 p.m. 27 Andrea Marie, 4 p.m.; Arkansas Dave, 7:30 p.m. 28 Johnny Falsta 6:30 p.m.
www.beecavetexas.gov/ city-government/library
Bldg. B, Austin. 512-327-3088. www.westlakechamber.com
Find more or submit Lake Travis-Westlake 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.
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