Events
BY GRANT CRAWFORD
EXPRESS BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS KICKOFF
Texas Fallen Project’s 9/11 Memorial The community is invited to Flag Plaza at Yonders Point. The Texas Fallen Project will place 4,000 American flags to honor the lives lost on 9/11. • Sept. 6-12 • 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
• Aug. 22-24 • $42.50+ • 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.moodycenteratx.com Austin Area Poké Summer Bash The Austin Area Poké Bash dedicated to Pokémon will feature games, vendors, voice actor appearances and more. • Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-Aug. 24, 6 p.m. • $5 (adult admission), free (kids 12 and under with paid adult) • 1209 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.cardsandmoretour.com/ atxsummerbash Round Rock Public Library’s Mystery Night The Round Rock Public Library Staff will host “Into Temptation,” a three-act murder mystery, at Penfold Theatre Company. The audience will have the opportunity to play detective and solve the crime. • Aug. 29-31 • $31+ • 2120 N. Mays St., Ste. 290, Round Rock • www.folroundrock.org Train concert The American pop rock band Train will perform at the Round Rock Amp. The band is known for its songs “Hey, Soul Sister,” and “Drops of Jupiter.” Edwin McCain will also perform. • Aug. 31, 6-11 p.m. • $38+
August
Cedar Park Rodeo The rodeo will feature two evenings of professional rodeo events, including bare back riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more. • Aug. 8-9, 7:30 p.m. • $40.25+ (admission) • 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park • www.hebcenter.com Yoga on the Plaza with Angela Round Rock Yoga will host a class outdoors at Prete Plaza on Main Street. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or large towel, and water. The class specializes in yoga for people of all skill sets. • Aug. 9, 8 a.m. • Free • 200 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.roundrockyoga.com Round Rock Gun Show The show at Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock will include firearms, ammunition, hunting gear and accessories. • Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-Aug. 17, 4 p.m. • $7-$20 • 270 Teravista Parkway, Round Rock • www.gunshowtrader.com PBR Gambler Days The Austin Gamblers are coming to the Moody Center for a bull-riding tournament. The event also feature concerts and a western lifestyle expo.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
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• 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.roundrockamp.com
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