March 18–27
See Friendships rekindled on stage
A production of “Sweet Delilah Swim Club,” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, will take place on the Playhouse Stage of the Georgetown Palace Theatre. “Sweet Delilah Swim Club” tells the story of five Southern women who met on their college swim team and leave their lives behind for a weekend to catch up on each other’s lives. March 18-27, 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $24-$34. 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com
March 18-April 3
Hear Dolly’s songs on stage
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will present an adaptation of “9 to 5: The Musical” on the Springer stage, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton with the book by Patricia Resnick. In the musical, three female coworkers plan to turn the tables on their horrible boss. March 18-April 3, 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $24-$34. 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com
March 19
View photos on the Square
Hosted by local photographer David Valdez and the Williamson Museum, the Georgetown Photography Festival will take place around the Georgetown Square. Classes with select photographers are also available at a cost of $35. Photo walks around the Square are free and on a first-come, first-served basis with registration at the Williamson Museum 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 512-943-1670. http://williamsonmuseum.org/georgetown-photography-festival/
March 20
Hear traditional Irish music
Austin-based The Here & Now, will perform at the Georgetown Public Library’s monthly Live Music at the Library series. The four-piece band includes two fiddles, guitar and bodhran, a traditional Irish drum, and plays traditional Irish music and original compositions. The event is free, but registration through the library website is required.2 p.m. Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. 512-930-3551. https://library.georgetown.org/events-calendar
March 22
Hear a classical piano recital
Italian-Swiss pianist Chantal Balestri, a staff pianist at New York University, will take to the stage at the Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center at Southwestern University. Balestri is the New York World Piano Teachers Association and her concert is part of the Sarofim Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Free-$14. 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-863-1378. www.southwestern.edu/calendar
March 24
Tap into your creativity
The Friends of the Georgetown Library will host the next event in its ongoing Hill County Author Series with a talk by Karen MacInerney, author of the Snug Harbor and Dewberry Farm mysteries. MacInernay’s topic will be Rekindling Your Creativity. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Second-Hand Prose, the group’s bookstore in the library, or at the door. 2 p.m. $15-$20. 402 West Eighth Street, Georgetown. 512-240-4328. www.folgeorgetown.org
March 26
Learn about proper irrigation
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will offer a class focused on how to prepare your irrigation system for the Texas summer, presented by master gardener Steve Craig. The program will also include DIY sprinkler repair tips and water-usage best practices. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. 10 a.m. Free. 3151 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown. https://williamson.agrilife.org/events
March 26
Health & Wellness Expo
Wolf Ranch Town Center will host a Health and Wellness Expo in the parking lot across from Just Love Coffee Cafe. The event will include health and wellness vendors, fitness demonstrations and health screenings. 9 a.m.- 1p.m. Free. Wolf Ranch Town Center, 1015 W. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-8008. https://wolfranchtowncenter.com/
March 29-April 7
View student-created art
Georgetown ISD will showcase its student art exhibit at the Georgetown Library in the lobby, Kids’ Room, Cafe Gallery and the Bridge and Hall galleries on the second floor. An artists reception will be held March 30 at 5 p.m. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free. 512-930-3551. https://library.georgetown.org/events-calendar
April 1-3, 8-10
Experience the Demon Barber
The Theatre Department of Southwestern University will present “Sweeney Todd,” words and music by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler, in the Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Theater on campus. The award-winning musical follows the tale of the titular character, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, on a path of revenge against those who have wronged him. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Free-$18. Southwestern University Sarofim School of Fine Arts, 1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown. 512-863-1378. www.southwestern.edu/calendar
April 2
Bike through WilCo for charity
The 16th annual Red Poppy Ride will start at Richarte High School, 2295 N. Austin Ave, Georgetown, to raise funds for the SERTOMA scholarship program for Georgetown ISD students and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center. There are four bike routes ranging from 12 to 62 miles8 a.m. $25-$90. 2295 N. Austin Ave, Georgetown. http://www.redpoppyride.org/
April 9
Celebrate the children of WilCo
The third Soiree will raise funds for a trio of child-centric nonprofits in Williamson County, The Georgetown Project, The Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown and the Georgetown Family YMCA. The theme for the night is the Golden Age of Hollywood and will include dining, dancing, a silent auction, raffle and games, overseen by emcee Chet Garner, the Arthur Murray Dancers and Bubba and the Train Wreck Band playing popular jazz and big band selections. 5 p.m. $250. Sheraton Georgetown, 1101 Woodlawn Avenue, Georgetown. [email protected]. https://soireewilcotx.org/
