Thursday, Nov. 21

1. Southwestern University Art Department Senior Art Exhibitions

Two seniors of the Sarofim School of Fine Arts—Alex Thompson and Abigail Jendrusch—present their works in a gallery format. Thompson will show a photographic series while Jendrusch will present her porcelain work. The art will be on display until Dec. 1, and it will be open Tue.-Sun. from noon-5 p.m. The seniors will give artists' talks Nov. 21. 5-6:30 p.m. Free. The Sarofim Fine Arts Gallery, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-863-6511. www.southwestern.edu/sarofim

2. Romance author panel

Lark & Owl Booksellers hosts a romance author panel with Julia London, Sherry Thomas, Laura Griffin and Tracy Wolff. The authors will be discussing their latest books, their love of the craft of writing and more. 6:30 p.m. Free. Lark & Owl Booksellers, 205 W. Sixth St., Ste. 101, Georgetown. 512-688-5582. www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/


Friday, Nov. 22

3. Matthew McQueen at Roots

Georgetown’s own Matthew McQueen returns home after a run on NBC’s “The Voice.” He was on Team Blake Shelton. 7-10 p.m. Free. Roots Bistro, 118 W. Eighth St., Ste. 101, Georgetown. 512-863-7080. https://www.facebook.com/events/939737603045792/

4. ‘A Christmas Story'


The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents a production of “A Christmas Story.” The musical runs through Dec. 29. Price includes $4 ticketing fee. 7:30-9 p.m. $36 (student, military, senior), $39. The Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com

Sunday, Nov. 24

5. Puppy red carpet and fundraiser

Wag Heaven Pet Supplies and Self-Serve Dog Wash hosts “Project Runway for Paws.” Pets and their owners will be greeted by a red carpet runway. There will also be vendors and food at the event. The event raises money fro the Georgetonwn Animal Shelter. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Wag Heaven, 3010 Williams Drive, Georgetown. 512-838-3980. www.facebook.com/WagHeaven