Events
BY DACIA GARCIA
January
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Banquet Residents can enjoy a night of dancing at the annual banquet where attendees will participate in a silent auction, dinner, witness a sing-o and play a card game. Disco attire is encouraged but business wear is acceptable. • Jan. 17, 6-10 p.m. • Prices vary • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, The Mysterious Circus Bastrop residents can witness high-ying stunts, acrobatics, dance and showcases of talent performed in a theatrical tent. The event will be performed in Spanish on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. • Jan. 17-19, showtimes vary by day • Free (children 2 and under), $20 (adult admission) • Mayfest Park, 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop • www.themysteriouscircus.com 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop • www.bastropchamber.com Author Event: Dr. Clementine Msengi Sponsored by the Bastrop County African American Cultural Center & Freedom Colonies Museum and Friends of Bastrop Library, the author will speak about her memoir, “Spared.” The memoir tells her story in escaping genocide in Rwanda and nding a home in America. • Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Free • Bastrop Public Library, 1100 Church St., Bastrop • www.friendsofbastroplibrary.org Mardi Gras Celebration Attendees can enjoy live music and food while a queen and king are announced at the event. The pair of royalty is nominated by members of the Bastrop Community Senior Center. • Jan. 21, 5 p.m. • Free • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St. • www.bastropcommunityseniorcenter.org
‘Shakespeare in Love’ Directed by Gretchen Westbrook, the play based on the award-winning movie displays William Shakespeare’s creative process and imagination as he writes Romeo and Juliet. • Jan. 24-Feb. 2, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. • $25 • Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St., Bastrop • www.bastropoperahouse.org Cowboy Yeti Trail Run The race will feature a 7K, 20K, 40K, 60K and 100K. Runners will receive a Cowboy Yeti long-sleeve and nisher medal in addition to a handful of race awards. • Jan. 25, 7 a.m. Bastrop Empty Bowl The 20th annual event will help raise funds for food support in the community. Attendees will sample soups, stews and chilies, and will take home a ceramic soup bowl, decorated by Bastrop ISD students and community members. • Jan. 25, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $25 • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop • www.bastropfoodpantry.org/events
• $55-$165 (races vary in price) • Bastrop State Park, 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop • www.ultrasignup.com/default.aspx 2025 Bastrop County Bridal Extravaganza The sixth annual event will give brides-to-be a variety of vendors to check out, including orists, photographers, caterers and dress designers. Attendees can simply get inspiration from vendors or take advantage of the special discounts available at the event. • Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • Hampton Inn & Suites, 240 S. Hasler Road, Bastrop • www.bastropbrides.com Bastrop Mardi Gras Bastrop residents can embrace the fun of Mardi Gras with a ball featuring musical performances, Cajun-avored appetizers and a cash bar. Individuals are welcome to extend the fun with a parade and gumbo cook o. • Jan. 31, 7-11 p.m.; Feb. 1, 10 a.m. • $75 (ball admission); free (parade) • Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop; Downtown Bastrop • www.bastroptxmardigras.com/parade
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