June
18 FRY SOME FISH
Crosswater Yacht Club will hold its ninth annual CYC Fish Fry. Donations will be accepted for food, and all funds go directly to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit foundation that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members. Noon-3 p.m. Free entry. Crosswater Yacht Club, 1505 Hurst Creek Road, Austin. 512-261-5253. Facebook: 9th Annual CYC Fish Fry to Benefit Folds of Honor. https://crosswateryachtclub.com
18 KEEP IT COOL
The fourth annual Briarcliff Ice Cream Social will be sponsored by Bryan Swan Residential. The event includes a classic 1960s ice cream truck, a 22-foot extreme waterslide, a live DJ, door prizes and features the Pedernales Fire Department as special guests. 2-4 p.m. Free. Briarcliff Park, 22005 Kyle Drive, Briarcliff. Eventbrite: 4th Annual Briarcliff Ice Cream Social
19 CELEBRATE WITH BOATS AND BARBECUE
The second annual Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebration features beers, barbecue and a boat ride. The all-inclusive boat cruise will feature access to four boats, an open bar, free food, a DJ, exclusive samples of local distilled beverages and more. The event is for individuals 21 and over. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $65-$100. Emerald Point Marina, 5971 Hiline Road, Austin. Eventbrite: 2nd Annual Juneteenth Weekend Fathers Day BBB Boat Ride
21 LEARN THE LANDSCAPE
Lake Travis Community Library will host an in-person landscape photography workshop in June with Kim Ortiz, owner of Kim Ortiz Portrait Art. The event will teach participants how to use an iPhone to take photos of flowers, plants, trees and other natural landscapes. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org
24 SUPPORT A LOCAL MUSICIAN
Groove Knight, a high-energy dance band with more than two decades of performing, will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight at Vincent’s on the Lake. The free, all-ages show features dance hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and today. 5973 Hi Line Road, Hudson Bend. https://www.facebook.com/GrooveKnight
26 FEEL THE MUSIC
The city of Lakeway Arts Committee will host classical pianist Kiyoshi Tamagawa as part of its Sunday Afternoon Concert Series. Tamagawa is a professor of music at Southwestern University and has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist across North America, Europe and Asia. His collaboration with violinist Eugene Fodor resulted in more than 30 recitals and a CD of violin and piano music, “Witches’ Brew.” 4-5 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek Drive, Lakeway. www.lakeway-tx.gov
29 BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT
Lake Travis Community Library will hand out free frozen treats from Frios Gourmet Pops. The popsicles come in a variety of flavors, ranging from strawberry and orange to Fruity Pebbles and root beer float. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org
30 LAKEWAY TOWN HALL
The city of Lakeway will hold the third meeting in its Town Hall series with City Manager Julie Oakley. The event will focus on updates with the city’s parks, including potential upcoming projects and events. Previous town halls on development and transportation were held in February and April, respectively, and included interactive portions in which residents spoke with city employees at individual tables about certain projects. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-314-7500. www.lakeway-tx.gov
30 EXPLORE THE STARS
Bee Cave Public Library will host a Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society. The family-friendly event will explore the sky above Bee Cave at The Old Schoolhouse next to the Bee Cave Police Department. The event will be held regardless of the weather, and organizers advise attendees to bring bug spray. 8-10 p.m. Free. 13333 Hwy. 71, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620. www.beecavetexas.gov
July
16 DONATE BLOOD
The Lakeway Community Blood Drive will be at the Lakeway Activity Center. Residents must schedule an appointment to donate, which can be done by visiting www.weareblood.org/donor and searching for Group Code A197 or emailing the coordinators at [email protected]. If appointments fill up, residents may use this email to ask to be included on a waitlist. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov/1618/blood-drive
16 ENJOY LIVE MUSIC
Musician Denny Herrin will perform at Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery. Herrin was born in Austin and raised in the Central Texas Hill Country. Located on the distillery’s 15-acre property, the event will also have food from CraigO’s Pizza, specialty cocktails and mocktails, yard games and more. The event is open to all ages. 2-5 p.m. Free. 101 CR 409, Spicewood. 512-970-3203. www.ironwolfranch.com
