1. Riverbank cleanup
Help keep the banks of the San Gabriel River clean at this city hosted event. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing such as long pants, hats, and sunglasses, as well as comfortable closed toe shoes. The cleanup event may be canceled in case of bad weather. Follow the City’s social media page for updates. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St., Georgetown (next to the playground and eating area). 512-930-6592. https://georgetown.org/2019/10/18/city-hosts-riverbank-cleanup-event-nov-1/
2. Poetry open-mic night
Lark & Owl Booksellers hosts its first open-mic poetry night in the Garden. Attendees are invited to share their original work or a poem that is special to them. Poetry may contain adult language. 7:30 p.m. Free. Lark & Owl Booksellers, 205 W. Sixth St., Ste. 101, Georgetown. 512-688-5582. www.larkandowlbooksellers.com
Nov. 1-2
3. EVHS Haunted House
East View High School Theater Department presents “Lost in the Woods” haunted house. The event raises money for the department and is recommended for ages 11 and up. 6:30-11 p.m. $10, ($5 each additional round). East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-1800 ext. 8101. www.evhstheater.com
Nov. 2
4. Law and Order Cemetery Tour, I00F Cemetery, 4pm-6pm
Walk along the International Order of the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Georgetown for a self-guided tour with living history characters honoring local law enforcement and their families. 4-6 p.m. $8 (members), $10. IOOF Cemetery, 701 Smith Creek Road, Georgetown. 512-943-1670. http://williamsonmuseum.org/
Nov. 3
5. Artist talk
The Georgetown Art Center hosts an artist talk for its Contemporary Mosaics exhibit by the Austin Mosaic Guild. The pieces push the boundaries in techniques, formats and materials of mosaic art. The exhibit runs Nov. 1-Jan. 5. 2 p.m. Free. Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-930-2583. www.georgetownartcentertx.org/calendar/exhibit-contemporary-mosaics