JULY 20
1. Children read aloud to horses
Kids practice reading aloud to horses at the RED Arena on weekdays. The horses may help calm children, who can become more confident and skilled readers by reading aloud. Various times. Free. RED Arena, 1601 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs. 512-807-6505. www.REDarena.org
2. Voter registration offered at Amy's Ice Creams
Volunteer deputy registrars with the Travis County Tax Office register residents to vote. Noon-8 p.m. Free. Amy's Ice Creams: 13420 Galleria Circle, Bee Cave, in the Hill Country Galleria; 2805 Bee Caves Road, Rollingwood, in the Mira Vista Shopping Center. 512-854-9473 (tax office). http://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov
JULY 21
3. Weekend-long Dripping Springs rodeo begins
The annual Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo includes a steer show, activities for children and a shootout. 6-10 p.m. (Fri.), 8 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.). $12 per day (adults), $10 per day (ages 6-12), free (under 6) and $5 for parking. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. 512-858-4725. www.drippingspringsfairandrodeo.com
4. Musician Brady Honeycutt sings country music
Country singer Brady Honeycutt performs a show. 18+. 8:30 p.m. $10. Mercer Street Dancehall, 332 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs. 512-858-4314. www.mercerstreetdancehall.com
5. ‘Finding Dory’ screened at swim center
The Lakeway Swim Center presents Finding Dory as a part of its Dive-In Movies series. Guests can swim during the movie. 8:30 p.m. $3. Lakeway Swim Center, 3103 Lakeway Blvd., Lakeway. 512-261-3000. www.lakeway-tx.gov
JULY 22
6. Library hosts Dads and Donuts story time
Munch on snacks and make crafts at Dads and Donuts story time. Ages 3-8, plus parents. 10:30 a.m. Free. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org
7. Residents treated with acupuncture at clinic
Dr. Gayle Hubatch at the Blue Heron Center offers a community acupuncture clinic to provide treatment at a reduced rate in a group setting. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $45 for the first session, $35 additional sessions. Blue Heron Center, 1310 S. RR 620, B-201, Lakeway. 512-266-2059. www.blueheroncenter.com
JULY 23
8. Ancient Chinese game taught at library
Participants play the ancient Chinese strategy board game Go, with the help of instructors. All ages. 1 p.m. Free. Laura Bush Community Library, 9411 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 512-381-1400. www.westbanklibrary.com
9. Saxophonist Jeanette Harris performs jazz and hip hop
Saxophonist Jeanette Harris plays jazz and hip hop, including tunes off her new album, Chocolate Vibez. 7 p.m. $36-$51. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 888.616.0522. www.oneworldtheatre.org
10. WORTH THE TRIP: Austin Young Chamber holds hair drive
Individuals can donate hair and receive a basic styling at the Austin Young Chamber’s Pantene Beautiful Lengths event. Donated hair will be turned into wigs for female cancer patients and donors will have the opportunity to get additional services at a discount. Donors must have at least eight inches of un-dyed hair. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Urban Betty Salon, 1206 W. 38th St., Austin. 800-945-7768. www.pantene.com
