Lake Travis - Westlake Edition | June 2023

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June & July events

JULY 04

CELEBRATE WITH A PARADE AND HOT DOGS LAKEWAY ACTIVITY CENTER

JULY O4

ATTEND A PARADE AND CELEBRATION WESTLAKE DRIVE

The city of Lakeway will host a Fourth of July parade and hot dog reception. The parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., hot dogs will be served in the Lakeway Activity Center. This year’s theme is “63 and Free,” honoring the opening of Lakeway Inn and the expansion of the town. 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Parade begins on Lakeway Drive by the Golf Course, and the reception will be held at the Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-314-7500. www.lakeway-tx.gov/718/july-4th-celebration

The city of West Lake Hills will host a parade and celebration for the Fourth of July. Residents can enter for their chance to win the award for the “Best Thing on Wheels.” There will be costume contests and free food as well. The parade will meet at Independence Bank, and the celebration will be held in the parking lot. 8:30-11 a.m. Free. 101 Westlake Drive, West Lake Hills. 512-327-3088. www.westlakechamber.com/pages/4thoulyparade

08 BECOME A CHOCOLATIER 7th Street Candle Co. in Austin will oer a chocolate creation workshop. Local chocolatiers from Madhu Chocolate will lead the class. Learn everything from the history of the chocolate bar itself to creating a chocolate bar by hand with many choices of ingredients. Snacks will be provided along with the ability to taste chocolate as residents complete the course and learn. Residents who attend the workshop will also get a special discount from the store for the rest of the day. Purchase tickets in advance. 4-6 p.m. $77. 7th Street Candle Co. 507 W. 41st St., Austin. 732-789-6607. www.7thstreetcandle.co/products/all- things-chocolate-workshop-7-8-23 09 BE A MERMAID FOR A DAY Lakeway Swim Center invites residents to swim with Lake Travis mermaids. Visitors will be able to take photos with the mermaids and mermen while enjoying fun, free activities and door prizes. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy summer concessions from the Swim Center during these events. 1-3 p.m. Free (with summer membership), $5-$7 (day fee). Lakeway Swim Center. 3103 Lakeway Blvd., Austin. 512-261-3000. www.lakeway-tx.gov/ 1834/mermaid-day 13 ATTEND A JOB FAIR Best Hire Career Fairs will host a career fair in Austin. If residents are looking for work, they can register ahead of time and prepare to attend one of the most hirable career fairs for the past ve years. The dress requirement is business casual. Residents will need a resume. Some of the companies looking to hire range from advertising to the video game industry. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake, 20 N. I-35, Austin. 702-331-9444. www.besthirecareerfairs.com/job-fair/ austin-job-fair-july-13-2023

JUNE 27 STAY LATE AT THE LAKE Mozart’s Coee Roasters will host season 3 of its Late on the Lake series. This event is a weekday event for local musicians to showcase their talent. It is streamed through a podcast so other residents can enjoy the music as well. Residents are encouraged to enjoy Mozart’s menu and grab something delicious to enjoy while listening to live music. The band Steel Grassy will play alongside other musicians. 7 p.m. (bluegrass music), 8-10 p.m. (Late at the Lake event). Free. Mozart’s Coee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin. 512-477-2900. www.mozartscoee.com/ pages/late-at-the-lake 28 LEARN ABOUT REPTILES The Bee Cave Public Library will host a live reptile learning event as part of its summer reading program. Showcased by Mr. Mike, residents of all ages can see live reptiles and learn all about what makes them fascinating. 2-3 p.m. Free. Bee Cave Public Library, 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620. https://library. beecavetexas.gov/calendar 29 WATCH ‘THE SANDLOT’ The Austin Parks Foundation will host the third movie in its free summer movie series. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets and snacks to enjoy a free screening of the movie “The Sandlot” at the park. 7-10 p.m. Free. Govalle Neighborhood Park. 5200 Bolm Road, Austin. 512-477-1566. www.austinparks.org JULY 01 ENJOY LIVE MUSIC Frontyard Brewing will host live music every Friday and Saturday as long as the weather is nice. Residents can enjoy some country music voices and handcrafted food truck cuisine with

views of the Texas Hill Country in the background. This event is pet friendly and family friendly. 5-7 p.m. Free. Frontyard Brewing, 4514 Bob Wire Road, Spicewood. 512-614-4380. www.frontyardbrewing.com 04 LISTEN TO A SYMPHONY The Austin Symphony will host a July Fourth celebration at Lady Bird Lake. They will perform a concert of patriotic music, ending with a reworks show over the lake. The event is free, but residents can choose to purchase the VIP experience if they wish to have more amenities. At 8 p.m., the master of ceremonies will welcome guests to the event. At 8:30 p.m., the concert begins. Free. 920 E. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-476-6064 ext. 1218. https://my.austinsymphony.org/julyfour 04 SEE WILLIE NELSON IN CONCERT The Q2 Stadium in Austin will host Willie Nelson & Family along with other bands during the Fourth of July picnic. The event was created by Willie Nelson in 1973 and is celebrating 50 years of entertainment. Residents can purchase tickets online through Seat Geek. 1 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (concert). $50-$250. Q2 Stadium. 10414 Mc Kalla PIace, Austin. 512-953-2872. www.q2stadium.com/ event/willie-nelsons-4th-of-july-picnic 04 HAVE FUN AT A FESTIVAL The Hill Country Galleria will host the annual Fourth of July festival. Shop the local stores and vendors or enjoy some live music. Children are welcome to enjoy the fair, complimentary face painting and more. When the sun sets, there will be a rework display. 4-10 p.m. Free. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. www.hillcountrygalleria.com/event/ independence-day-festival/ 2145561598 05 PLAY GAMES WITH FAMILY Frontyard Brewing will host a family game night. Residents can play board games, Jenga and dominoes

while spending time together. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the scenery and quality time. 4-9 p.m. Free. Frontyard Brewing, 4514 Bob Wire Road, Spicewood. 512-614-4380. www.frontyardbrewing.com 06 ENJOY SHAVED ICE Lake Travis Community Library will oer shaved ice from Southern Snow Shaved Ice as part of its summer reading program. Shaved ice will be available to all who attend with no registration required. Southern Snow oers a variety of shaved ice avors, such as coconut and lemonade. 3-4 p.m. Free. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing Road, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org/event/ southern-snow-shaved-ice 07 AND 08 LEARN ABOUT FILMMAKING The Bee Cave Arts Foundation will partner with The Austin School for Performing and Visual Arts to host a two-day lmmaking workshop. Independent lmmaker William F. Reed will lead classes that teach various elements of the craft from preproduction, to lming to post-production. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $120. The Hive, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. T125, Bee Cave. 512-522-9467. www.beecavearts.foundation 07 THROUGH 12, JULY 29 THROUGH AUG. 04 WATCH A MUSICAL Zilker Theater Productions will perform the musical “Matilda” at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It will also oer ASL-interpreted performances July 29- Aug. 4. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays. Residents are encouraged to bring their own blanket and food, though concessions will be available during the performance. 8:15 p.m. Free. Zilker Hillside Theater. 2206 William Barton Drive, Austin. 512- 479-9491. www.zilker.org/matilda2023

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