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March & April events
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MARCH 24 BE ANALLY
The Texas State University O ce of Disability Services will host a hybrid event to promote awareness about ableism and help educate the community on how to be an ally for individuals with disabilities. Those interested in the event must register on Eventbrite to attend either in person or receive the Zoom link. 11 a.m. Free. LBJ Student Center, 601 University Drive, San Marcos. 512-245-3451. Eventbrite: Allies for Individuals with Disabilities 26 SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE Willie’s Joint will host a festival at Buda Amphitheater & City Park called the Texas Brewers Festival to be headlined by Vanilla Ice. Proceeds of the festival will go to the Texas Firewalkers, a nonpro t organization aiding families a ected by residential res, and the rebuilding of Papa Jack’s. Festivalgoers can sample various beers and buy the full size of their favorite. 5 p.m. $25 (general admission), $100 (VIP). Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda. www.visitbuda.com 31 THROUGHAPRIL 03 WATCHAN INVESTIGATIONUNFOLD The Texas State University Theater and Dance Department will put on the play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in Nighttime,” based on the novel writ- ten by Mark Haddon. Follow along as a young man is accused of murder and trapes through the streets of London to nd the real killer. 7:30 p.m. (March 31- April 2), 2 p.m. (April 3). $10 (Texas State students), $17 (general admission). Patti Strickel Harrison Foundation Studio Theatre, 430 Moon St., San Marcos. 512-245-6500. https://txstatepresents. universitytickets.com APRIL 02 THROUGH03 GET SWEPT AWAY BY CLASSICALMUSIC The Starlight Symphony, a nonpro t
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JOIN THE CIRCUS BUCK’S BACKYARD
MARCH 25
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY TEXAS OLD TOWN
The traveling Broadway-style Venardos Circus will make a pitstop in Buda for 16 shows over a week and a half. The circus will showcase its crew of performers, acrobats and more in the nostalgic red-and-white-striped tent. The main show is approximately an hour and a half long and is an animal-free show. Classic circus treats such as cotton candy, popcorn and fresh lemonade will be available for purchase. 1 p.m. (March 19-20, 26-27), 4 p.m. (March 19-20, 26-27), 7 p.m. (March 17-19, 23-26). $16.50 (age 12 and under), $27 (age 13 and up). Buck’s Backyard, 1750 FM 1626, Buda. 786-265-9765. www.venardoscircus.com (Courtesy Venardos Circus)
Enjoy a night of food, drinks and dancing as Texas Old Town presents Live at Tejas Hall. The wedding and event venue in Kyle will open one of its four venues for guests to participate in dance lessons by Valerie Ryan, owner of QuickSilver Dancers, which specializes in country, western, swing dancing and more. Music will feature Tejas Hall’s house band, Triple Threat. Beer, wine, snacks and dinner will be available for purchase. 7 p.m. Free (age 3 and under), $8 (ages 4-12), $10 (age 13 and up). 1205 Roland Lane, Kyle. 512-396-1800. Eventbrite: Texas Old Town presents Live at Tejas Hall (Courtesy Texas Old Town)
orchestra made up of volunteer musicians based in Hays County, will host its Spring Classical Concert series. The shows will feature works from Italian composer Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi and Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, among others. Wine and food will be available for purchase at the April 2 show. 7 p.m. (April 2), 4 p.m. (April 3). Free. Wimberley Valley Winery, 2825 Lone Man Mountain Road, Driftwood (April 2); Wimberley First Baptist Church, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley (April 3). 512-270-0953. www.facebook.com/ starlightsymphonyorchestratexas 09 TOSS THE TRASH The city of Buda, the parks and recreation commission and the sustainability commission will celebrate Earth Day early with the Buda Trash-O , in an e ort to keep the city “Buda-ful.” Participants can take part in a citywide cleanup e ort and will be assigned a speci c location in Buda to collect litter. All supplies needed will be provided.
international artists, local food trucks and vendors, a silent disco, workshops and more. Festivalgoers can also camp on-site for free or in their car for an additional $20. Noon. Free (age 12 and under), $55 (single day), $85 (weekend pass). 2070 Lime Kiln Road, San Marcos. Eventbrite: Martian Arts Festival 16 GOONAHUNT The San Marcos Heritage Board will host an Easter egg hunt for children at Veramendi Park near downtown in honor of Easter. There will also be a turtle petting zoo, a pin the tail on the bunny game, face painting, Easter egg and Easter basket decorating, and more including live music. Food will be available for purchase, and families are welcome to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Children must be registered prior to the event online. 11 a.m. Free. Veramendi Park, 400 E. Hopkins St.,
8:30 a.m. Free. Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda. 512-523-1074. www.ci.buda.tx.us/ budatrasho 09 LEARNABOUT STEAMCAREERS San Marcos High School will be host again to the San Marcos STEAM Festival. Students will have the chance to explore presentations in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematical disciplines from local businesses and organizations to help them expand their horizons. Presentations will highlight how STEAM education material translates into the workplace. 10 a.m. Free. 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos. 512-393-5900. www.smtxsteam.com 15 THROUGH 16 CAMPWITH FELLOWMARTIANS Apogee Presents will host the fth annual Martian Arts Festival at the Thigh High Gardens. The two-day festival will feature art from both local and
San Marcos. 512-392-4295. www.heritagesanmarcos.org
Find more or submit San Marcos, Buda and Kyle 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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