Thursday, Jan. 19
Special Needs Forum on supplemental security income
Special Needs Forum, a resource for families who are impacted by those with special needs, offers a discussion and Q&A about supplemental security income and the application process. Free. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. New York Life Building, 6200 Bridgepoint Parkway, Austin. 512-969-2374.
www.specialneedsforum.org
WORTH THE TRIP! Vietti Wine Tasting at Italic
Italian restaurant Italic hosts a wine tasting that features samples from the Vietti Winery. The free event takes place in the cafe ($75 for three course dinner with wine pairing also available in the restaurant). 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Dinner begins at 5 p.m.). Italic, 123 W. 6th St., Austin. 512-660-5390.
www.italicaustin.com
Friday, Jan 20
Special Lake Travis ISD screening of SCREENAGERS
The documentary SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age, presented by LTISD Leader for Life, will be shown at The Lakeway Church on Friday. The movie displays how technology impacts children and how to best find a balanced life in the digital world. There will be a forum after the film. Free (reservations available online). 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lakeway Church, 2203 Lakeway Blvd., Lakeway. 512-533-6041.
www.ltisdschools.org
ASPVA's Winter Spectacular
The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts hosts its annual winter showcase of young artists and performers. $10 suggested donation per ticket. 7 p.m. LifeAustin Theater, 8901 W Hwy. 71, Austin. 512-522-7782. www.theaustinschool.org
Saturday, Jan 21
Lakeway Community Blood drive
Lakeway Civic Corporation invites the public to donate blood at the Lakeway Community Blood Drive. Those who donate are entered into a contest to win two tickets to a private dinner party at Franklin Barbecue, hosted by We Are Blood. Appointments can be made online at www.weareblood.com, but walk-ins are welcome. Must be 17 or older and present a valid photo I.D. Free. 8 a.m.-noon. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-9055.
www.lakeway-tx.gov
Teen Escape Room at Bee Cave Library
The Bee Cave Public Library Teen Advisory Board teams up with Lockout Austin to bring a literary-themed escape room to the library. The escape room will run every 45 minutes, beginning at 2 p.m., and is open to children in grades 7-12. First come, first serve. Bee Cave Public Library, 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620.
www.beecavetexas.com
Sunday, Jan. 22
Hill Country Rolling Sculpture Car Show
Benefiting the Bee Cave Public Library, the Rolling Sculpture Car Show returns to the Hill Country Galleria on Sunday. Those interested in showing their classic cars can register online for $30. Free entry for spectators. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. 512-767-6620.
www.rollingsculpturecarshow.com