Thursday, May 18
Artist Reception at Third Thursday Downtown Walkabout
Join Price Center featured artist Gav Sears as he displays his for-sale art, made up of landscape and still life drawings. Free. 6-9 p.m. Price Center & Tea Room, 222 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos. Facebook page

Friday, May 19
Roxanne's House Annual Auction
Hays-Caldwell Women's Center will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their children’s advocacy center, Roxanne’s House, with an auction. In 20 years, Roxanne’s House has served as a shelter and resource center for 5,311 children from Hays and Caldwell counties who have been affected by sexual abuse. The event will feature a silent and live auction, a BBQ dinner from Black’s BBQ, raffles and games. $35. 7 p.m. 512-396-3404. www.hcwc.org

Saturday, May 20
Hope & Love 4 Kids Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Proceeds from the seventh annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Silent Auction will benefit the Hendricks Hope Scholarship Foundation. Attendees will receive a three-course spaghetti meal catered by Bailey’s Burgers along with musical entertainment, networking and a silent auction. Businesses who donated items in the auction include Alamo Drafthouse New Braunfels, Center Street Salon & Spa, Sweet N Sassy and Guiltless Goodies by Sylvia. $20. 6-9 p.m. Kyle Historic City Hall, 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle. Facebook page

Saturday, May 20
Splash Day!
Kick off the summer season with the opening of the YMCA’s outdoor pool. Hot dogs and veggie burgers will be on the grill, and attendees can learn more about swim lessons available. Kids will receive a free swim evaluation to determine their class level. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hays Communities YMCA, 465 Buda Sportsplex Drive, Buda. 512-523-0099

Saturday, May 20
Keep it Old School
See San Marcos Dance Studio dancers perform ballet, tap, hip hop jazz and contemporary routines during their  "Keep It Old School" recital. $5.  2-3 p.m. San Marcos High School, 2601 Rattler Road (East McCarty Lane), San Marcos. 512-588-2006. Facebook page