May 13-14: Dance to the music
The Austin Square and Round Dance Association will host two days of Western-themed workshops and dances. Both days will include evening dances, and singles are welcome. Residents may watch for free. $15-$45. 2-10 p.m. (May 13), 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (May 14). Georgetown Community Center, 455 E. Morrow St., Georgetown; and Christ Lutheran Church, 510 Luther Drive, Georgetown. www.asrda.org
May 15 & June 20-26: Rock out to Bach
The Texas Bach Festival will bring back the sounds of J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and other composers. 2 p.m. (May 15), 8 p.m. (June 20-25), 3 p.m. (June 26). Free (May 15), $25-$30 (June 20-26). Various locations. www.texasbachfestival.org
May 18: Get rid of hazardous items
The city of Georgetown will collect hazardous household items such as batteries, chemicals, light bulbs, used oil and filters, gasoline, paint and propane bottles. The city only has space for 200 Texas Disposal Systems solid waste customers, so Georgetown residents must contact Customer Care at 512-930-3640 or [email protected] to have their name placed on the list. 3-5 p.m. Free. Old show barn site at San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. https://recycle.georgetown.org
May 21: Dig deep into the past of a historic cavern
Vertebrate paleontologist John Moretti will give a tour and discuss Ice Age animals, including sabertooth cats, and climate at Inner Space Cavern. The tour is a new series based on Moretti’s research of the cave and will recur monthly. Reservations are required, and the minimum age is 6 years old. 6:30 p.m. (check-in 6 p.m.). $18.95 (children ages 6-12), $26.95 plus tax (age 13 and older). 4200 S. I-35, Georgetown. 512-931-2283. www.innerspacecavern.com
May 27: Break for summer
School will let out for summer with an early-release day for Georgetown ISD students. The district will also hold graduation ceremonies for its high school seniors: May 26 at 7 p.m. for Richarte High School at The Klett Performing Arts Center, 2211 N. Austin Ave.; May 27 at 8 p.m. for East View High School at the Birkelbach Field, 2275 N. Austin Ave.; and May 28 at 8 p.m. for Georgetown High School at Birkelbach Field. www.georgetownisd.org
May 28: Honor local heroes
The annual Heroes Appreciation BBQ will include food, live music, face painting, hay rides, a zip line, swimming and inflatables for active military members and veterans as well as their families. Residents may also sign up to volunteer at the event. RSVP is required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Reunion Ranch, 850 CR 255, Georgetown. 512-986-7660. http://heroesnightout.org/bbq
May 30: Commemorate Memorial Day
Sun City Texas Community Association's annual Memorial Day Ceremony will honor the men and women who died serving the country. Retired Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller will be the guest speaker and the 36th Infantry Division Band of the Texas National Guard will provide music. 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown. https://www.sctexas.org
June 4: Jam out and fill up on barbecue and fun
The Troubadour Festival will bring more than 40 barbecue restaurants, including Georgetown-based Brisket Country, together for the inaugural Georgetown event. The concert will feature the Josh Abbott Band and Flatland Cavalry, among others. Chairs and blankets are permitted. Noon (VIP entry), 4 p.m. (gates open for concert). $60-$225 (free for children age 10 and younger). www.troubadourfestival.com
June 6-10: Continue your education
Nonprofit organization Senior University will bring back its weeklong summer session after a two-year hiatus. Topics discussed will include history, science, music and everyday living. Those who participate must be Senior University members, which costs $50 per year and is geared for those age 50 and older. 9 a.m. $50 (session). Virtual and at Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-863-1680. www.senioruniv.org
