Build Some Love
Children and their parents can create wood block Valentine’s Day crafts with all materials provided and treats.
- Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- McCoy’s Building Supply, 801 W. SH-71, Bastrop
- Facebook: Build Some Love Family Craft Event
Cowboys and Angels Gala
With dinner, dancing and an auction, guests can enjoy a night of raising funds to support the Smithville Community Clinic mission to provide hope and healing to those without means.
- Feb. 8, 6-10 p.m.
- $60
- Hampton Inn & Suites, 240 Hasler Blvd., Bastrop
- www.smithvillecommunityclinic.org
Post 553 Annual Freestyle Chili Cook-Off
Bastrop residents are welcome to attend the third annual chili cook-off with a silent auction, a booze wheel, chili tasting and chili cooking for a cash prize. There are unlimited judging spots available and anyone can be a judge.
- Feb. 15, noon-6 p.m.
- $2 (judge); $10 (cook)
- American Legion Post 553, 3003 Loop 150 E., Bastrop
- Facebook: American Legion Post 553
UrineTown the Musical
Directed by Johnathan Young, the award-winning, satirical musical will talk all things legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources and musical theatre.
- Feb. 21-March 9, showtimes vary by day
- $30
- Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St., Bastrop
- www.bastropoperahouse.org
Childbirth Education Class
Parents to be can learn about labor positions in this open-to-all course hosted by The Bastrop Birthing Center. Classes are held once a month and cover different labor and delivery topics. RSVP is required due to limited space and attendees must bring a yoga mat.
- Feb. 22, 9-10 a.m.
- Free
- The Bastrop Birthing Center, 1009 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.thebastropbirthingcenter.com
Reggie Carter Concert
As part of the Lost Pines Horizons concert series, the event will highlight world class jazz with Austin Jazz Collective. All ages are welcome and seating is limited.
- Feb. 27, 7-8 p.m.
- Free (Lost Pines Art Center members); $15
- Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.lostpinesartcenter.org
Pickleball Power Play Tournament
Participants can register to play in men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Registration ends Feb. 23 and all individuals interested must have a DUPR account which records pickleball game results and player rating.
- Feb. 28-March 2, times vary by day and match
- $60 (registration before Feb. 14); $70
- Lost Pines Pickleball Club, 1099 SH-71, Bastrop
- www.pickleballpowerplay.com
Purses and Poppies: Bastrop County Designer Purse Bingo
Children’s Advocacy Center serving Bastrop, Lee & Fayette Counties, which provides services to families impacted by abuse, neglect and trauma, will host its annual fundraiser with 10 games of bingo with luxury designer purses as prizes. The event will include themed appetizers and sparkling drinks, a silent auction and extra games and activities.
- March 1, 2-6 p.m.
- $100+
- Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.childrensadvocacycenter.org/designerpursebingo
