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Girls Rock Austin will host a musical workshop at Cedar Park Public Library, teaching participants ages 8-18 how to write songs and rock out with a stage persona. 2-4 p.m. Free (registration required). 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5600. www.cedarparktexas.gov/159/library
Cedar Park Pride and Leander Pride will host an event to raise awareness about LGBTQ issues with community speakers and family-friendly activities. Noon-7 p.m. Free admission (registration required). 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park. Eventbrite: Queer EmPower - July 15 (competitions begin). Free (admission). 2310 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park. 512-401-5500. www.cedarparktexas. gov/160/parks-recreation 24 CELEBRATE PRIDE IN MUSIC The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Pride in Local Music block party, a full- scale outdoor live music and creative festival event with local LGBTQ musicians, artists, makers and creators. A portion of proceeds will go to the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund. 4-10 p.m. Free (general admission with donations encouraged), $75 (early bird VIP), $100 (VIP). Fourth Street, Austin. 512-761-5428. www.prideinlocalmusic.com SEPTEMBER 13 GO TO A CONCERT Alternative band Gorillaz will play at Q2 Stadium for their recently announced The Getaway U.S. tour in support of the group’s recent album “Cracker Island.” The show will also feature Kaytranada, Lil Yachty and Remi Wolf. 4 p.m. General ticket sales began June 2, and ticket prices start at $69. www.gorillaz.com
Cedar Park’s July 4th Celebration will be held at Elizabeth Milburn Park.
COURTESY KEVIN RILEY, CITY OF CEDAR PARK
4TH OF JULY EVENTS There are several local events celebrating the 4th of July in Cedar Park, Austin and beyond. AUSTIN JULY 04 Willie Nelson’s 50th annual 4th of July Picnic will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Asleep at the Wheel and others plus food, drinks and postshow reworks. 1 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show). $49-$304. Q2 Stadium 10414 McKalla Place, Austin 512-953-2872 www.q2stadium.com CEDAR PARK JULY 04 The city’s July 4th Celebration will feature carnival rides, live music, concessions, in atables and a reworks show followed by a movie in the park. Glass, reworks and sparklers are not permitted in the park. 5-11:30 p.m. Free admission. Elizabeth Milburn Park
1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park 512-401-5500 www.cedarparktexas.gov/335/July-4-
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The Paramount Theatre is celebrating its 49th annual summer classic lm series, which will run through Sept. 2. Presented by Capital Metro, the series of over 90 lms will o er several themed weeks of movies, such as a week of Pride screenings in June, a week of vampire movies, ghting movies, foreign lms and more. The full lm series lineup, tickets and lm fan memberships are available on the theater’s website. $14 (general admission), special and multi lm packages available. 713 Congress Ave., The Cedar Park Parks & Recreation Department will host the 2023 Go Skateboarding Day at Brushy Creek Skate Park. The event will include three competitions: a Game of SKATE, in which skaters perform each other’s tricks; a street competition; and a bowl competition. The event will also include Austin. 512-472-5470. www.austintheatre.org 16 SKATE WITH FRIENDS music, prizes and food available for purchase. 5 p.m. (registration), 6 p.m.
Leander’s annual Liberty Fest will feature live music, children’s activities, food and a reworks display. This year’s performers are Texas country artist Madison Rodges and Austin-based band Departure ATX. 6-10 p.m. Free. Devine Lake Park, 1807 Waterfall Ave., Leander 512-528-9909 www.leandertx.gov/parksrec/page/
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The Round Rock Express will host a postgame reworks show at the Dell Diamond. The reworks will begin after the Express game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. 6:35 p.m. Tickets start at $49. Dell Diamond 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock www.milb.com/round-rock
Find more or submit Cedar Park-Far Northwest Austin 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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CEDAR PARK FAR NORTHWEST AUSTIN EDITION • JUNE 2023
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