Friday, March 31
Concordia University Texas nature festival
The university celebrates nature and the outdoors, featuring activities such as tours of the campus’ nature preserve, short talks by faculty and local environmental professionals, bird watching and geocaching. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Concordia University Texas, 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin. 512-313-3000.
www.concordia.edu
Lake Travis High School talent show
Hosted by the Lake Travis High School Parent Teacher Organization, students compete at a talent show. $10. 7 p.m. Lake Travis High School, Annex Recital Hall, 3324 S. RR 620, Austin.
www.lthspto.org
WORTH THE TRIP! Art City Austin 2017
Art Alliance Austin’s art fair and festival returns for its 67th year featuring 25 contemporary art galleries with a festival featuring 125 artists from across the country. $10 (general admission), $25 (collector’s pass). Fri. (preview) 4-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin. 512-609-8587.
www.artallianceaustin.org
Saturday, April 1
Beauty and The Beast tea party
Barnes & Noble bookstore at the Hill Country Galleria hosts a Beauty and The Beast tea party, including a children's story time, singalong and prizes. Free. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 12701 Hill Country Blvd, Ste. 140, Bee Cave. 512-263-7402.
www.hillcountrygalleria.com
Cho Sushi anniversary celebration in Lake Travis
Cho Sushi Lakeway celebrates five years of business with half-price sushi as well as discounts on draft beers, cocktails and select appetizers. The event also features wine, sake tasting and raffle. Free admission. Noon-11 p.m. Cho Sushi, 2422 S. RR 620, Ste. A100, Lakeway. 512-263-0400.
www.chosushi.com
Lake Travis ISD carnival and fundraiser
The Lake Travis Elementary School Parent Teacher Association fundraiser includes a petting zoo, food, drinks, bounce houses and entertainment. $15 for participating children. 2-6 p.m. Lake Travis Elementary School, 15303 Kollmeyer Drive, Austin.
www.lte.my-pta.org
Saturday Night Concert Series
The Chubby Knuckle Choir will perform this Saturday at the Hill Country Galleria. Free. 7 p.m. Hill Country Galleria Central Plaza, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. 512-263-0111.
www.hillcountrygalleria.com
Sunday, April 2
Mighty Kite Flight (rescheduled)
Hosted by the Bee Cave Chamber of Commerce, this kite fair has been changed from Sun. April 2 to Sun. April 9 due to the prediction of inclement weather. 512-256-4004.
www.beecavechamberofcommerce.com
WORTH THE TRIP! BNI Business Voices 5K run
Business Network International host a 5K run, with proceeds used to support nonprofit Boys and Girls Club of Austin. A children's 1K run will also take place. $15 (1K) $40 (5K). 5K begins at 8 a.m. (1K begins at 7:30 a.m.). Travis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin. Registration available online at
www.thedriven.net