Throughout the rest of July and into August, several community organizations are hosting events to celebrate the remaining days of summer.

Here is more information about these and other events happening in the area.

July 22: Party with Pets

Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park will host its third annual Summer Splash Pawty. The family-friendly event will feature a dog swimsuit contest, adoptable pups, dog ice cream, raffle prizes, games and booth vendors. Event sponsors and donations are encouraged, and funds raised will benefit the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.July 25: Celebrate Christmas in July

Whitestone Brewery Liberty Hill will host its Christmas in July event with a special release of the Barrel Aged Melted Snowman, a beer that is typically only available in the fall.July 26: Listen to tunes at the park


The last concert of the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department’s Live on the Lawn series will feature The Saddle Sores, who will perform outside of the Garey House at Garey Park. The country band performs a medley of Western swing, Texas blues and rockabilly songs meant for audiences of all ages.July 28-Aug. 27: See a whodunit

A production of “The 39 Steps” will be held at the Georgetown Palace Theatre. Adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film Alfred Hitchcock, the play follows a hapless man who meets a woman claiming to be a spy before she is found dead in his flat. The production includes more than 150 characters and is performed by a cast of four.
  • 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.).
  • $24 (student rush tickets); $32 (seniors, military, students); $34 (adults).
  • Palace Playhouse, 216 W. Eighth St., Georgetown.
  • 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com
July 29-Aug. 12: Take a drawing class

Carolyn Todd will host three classes at the Georgetown Art Center, introducing the art of drawing across three Saturdays—July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. Over the course of the three sessions, participants will learn various techniques, tools and exercises for learning artists.July 30: Hear from a ‘New York Times’ bestselling author

Author Erin A. Craig will discuss her new book, “House of Roots and Ruin,” at Lark & Owl Booksellers. Her newest work is the second in a series following “House of Salt and Sorrows,” which has sold more than 100,000 copies.Aug. 5: Go to a beer crawl


The public is invited to participate in the Blazin’ Beer Crawl in downtown Georgetown, where stores and restaurants will be serving craft beer tastings. Proceeds from the event will go to the Georgetown Main Street Facade and Sign Grant Program. Participants will receive a keepsake tasting glass.Aug. 10: Adopt a kitten

The Georgetown Public Library and the Georgetown Animal Shelter are partnering for a cuddle and adoption event. Library patrons will have the chance to take a kitten home for a reduced adoption fee.Aug. 11: Catch a flick at the park

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will host its final night of the 2023 Sunset Movie Series with a screening of “Lightyear” at The Legacy Pavilion at San Gabriel Park. The public is invited to bring blankets, chairs and snacks.Aug. 11-12: Watch a Rodeo

The weekend-long Cedar Park Rodeo will be presented by Michelob Ultra. This event will feature a series of professional rodeo events, such as bull riding, bareback riding, calf roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, breakaway roping and mutton busting.
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • $20-$30 (ages 2-12), $25-$35 (age 13 and older).
  • 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park.
  • 512-600-5001. www.hebcenter.com
Aug. 12: Dance for a cause


Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center is hosting its first-ever Barn Dance to raise funds for the organization. The nonprofit specializes in equine-assisted therapy for individuals with disabilities. Attendees are encouraged to dress in casual country attire for a night on the dance floor. The event includes a spread of barbecue and sides in addition to a cash bar. There will also be a variety of prizes included in a raffle and a live auction.Aug. 18-Sept. 17: Experience a classic musical

The Georgetown Palace Theatre will host a production of “The Sound of Music” for its end-of-season show. The classic musical portrays the real story of the von Trapp family singers and Maria, an Austrian postulant who is sent to live with a naval officer and serve as the governess to his seven children.
  • 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.).
  • $17 (children); $33 (age 55 and up, military, students); $36 (adults).
  • 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown.
  • 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com
LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR

Barking Armadillo Brewery
  • 507 River Bend Drive, Georgetown
  • 512-240-5137
  • www.barkingarmadillo.com
  • July 22: Noah Griffin
  • July 29: Bob Case
  • Aug. 5: Bethany Becker
  • Aug.19: Steve the Brit
  • Aug. 26: Derek Anweiler
Dale’s EssenhausHardtails Bar and Grill
  • 1515 N. I-35, Georgetown
  • 512-869-5454
  • www.hardtailsbarandgrill.com
  • July 22: Train Wreck
  • July 27: The Silvertones
  • July 28: Dom Cours & Company
  • July 29: The Eddie Beethoven Band
Round Rock Amp
  • 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock
  • www.roundrockamp.com
  • July 28: Gary Allan
  • July 29: H-Town Throwdown
  • Aug. 4: Clint Black
  • Aug. 11: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts