The Georgetown Parks & Recreation Department invites the community to enjoy an evening under the stars at Garey Park. Williamson County Astronomy Club volunteers will be present with telescopes and cameras to help visitors see stars, the moon and other planets. Preregistration is required. 7-9 p.m. $2 (resident), $4 (nonresident). 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown. 512-930-6800. https://parks.georgetown.org
Jan. 26: Celebrate the chamber
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chairman’s Gala and Awards Dinner will commemorate the chamber’s 75th anniversary. The dinner will include recognitions of businesses and organizations that have made contributions to the community. 6-10 p.m. $75 (individual), $600 (table). 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. 512-930-3535. https://business.georgetownchamber.org
Jan. 28: Compete in a race
Happy Treading ATX, a women’s trail running group, will host a women’s 5K and 10K trail race at Russell Park. The course offers a fun and challenging run for both new and experienced runners and will be well marked to keep participants on course, according to the organization. 7:30 a.m. (packet pickup), 9 a.m. (race begins). $55. 2101 CR 262, Georgetown. www.happytreading.com/happy-trails-2/happy-trails-russell-park/
Feb. 10 through March 12: Laugh out loud
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will present “The Play that Goes Wrong,” an award-winning comedy that has run on Broadway. The murder mystery, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, is full of comedic mishaps. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). $17 (children); $33 (military, seniors, students); $36 (adults). 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com
Feb. 11: Run for Valentine's Day
Located at San Gabriel Park, the 28th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K and 1K fun run for children age 10 and under will benefit the Georgetown Parks & Recreation Department. Runners, joggers and walkers are welcome, and dogs can be on the course but must be leashed and controlled by the owner. 7:30 a.m. (1K), 8 a.m. (5K). $10 (1K), $30 (5K). 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. 512-930-3595. https://cupid.georgetown.org
Feb. 14: Listen to classical music
As part of its Sarofim Music Series, Southwestern University is presenting a concert with guitarist Badi Assad. The Brazilian’s music mixes pop, jazz and sounds from around the world. 7:30 p.m. Free (Southwestern students, faculty and staff); $5-$15. Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-863-1378. www.southwestern.edu/live/events/17488
Feb. 18: Wander a wonderland
Clued Upp Games will host a virtual, immersive ”Alice in Wonderland“ event where the streets of Georgetown will turn into an escape room-style puzzle. Teams will solve clues, participate in challenges and race to save Alice. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (start times). $40 (per team of six adults plus children). Locations vary, and teams will each receive a specific starting location. www.cluedupp.com/products/alice-georgetown
Feb. 19: Browse all things bridal
Hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, the Georgetown Bridal Show brings together more than 100 brides and their entourages annually as well as 80 wedding vendors. The event is an opportunity for brides and vendors to network. It also includes a fashion show, door prizes and a honeymoon giveaway. Noon-4 p.m. $10 (attendee), $425-$775 (vendors). Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center, 1101 Woodlawn Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-3535. https://business.georgetownchamber.org
Feb. 19: Celebrate broadway talent
The Central Texas Philharmonic will present a concert titled “Music of the Knights’’ celebrating Andrew Lloyd Weber, Elton John and Paul McCartney, all of whom have been knighted. The concert at the Klett Performing Arts Center will include vocal performances by Broadway musicians. 4 p.m. $10 (students), $35 (general), $40 (premium). 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-766-0091. www.centraltexasphilharmonic.org
