NOV. 19-23
Leander ISD students out of school for holiday break
Students and teachers within LISD are off of school for fall break. After the vacation from classes is complete, students and staff return Nov. 26. Check online or with your campus for more details. 512-570-0000. www.leanderisd.orgNOV. 20-25
Blood donations collected at local mall
We Are Blood sets up at the Lakeline Mall to collect blood donations. All people who donate and people who attempt to donate receive a free Alamo Drafthouse movie pass. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 23-25; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21. Free. Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Austin. 512-206-1266. www.weareblood.orgNOV. 24
Pets up for adoption at Tomlinson’s Feed store
Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions bring dogs and cats looking for homes to Tomlinson’s Feed. Noon-3 p.m. Free to attend, fees for adoptions apply. Tomlinson’s Feed, 3421 N. Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 210, Leander. 512-986-7482. www.tomlinsons.comNOV. 27
Young children participate in music class activities
Music with Mar is a drop-in class for children from birth to preschool to engage in musical activities. 10:30-11:15 a.m. $12 per family, $50 for 5-class card. Two Peas in a Pod Boutique, 106 W. Willis St., Ste. B, Leander. 512-924-6136. www.musicwithmar.comNOV. 27
Parents learn about mental health in teenagers
Parents of teenagers can attend a workshop series presented by LISD’s counseling services. The event is about depression and bipolar disorder. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-570-0000. www.leanderisd.orgNOV. 28, DEC. 19
LISD superintendent chats with community members
Residents from throughout Leander ISD can ask Superintendent Dan Troxell questions during an online live chat event. 5:30-6 p.m. Free. The discussion can be found on Facebook.com and YouTube.com via links at www.leanderisd.orgNOV. 30
Merry Market features items from local vendors
Kitchen House’s Merry Market event highlights local artists and vendors and includes products such as wine glasses, bullet journal kits, T-shirts and more. Noon-5:30 p.m. Free. Kitchen House, 1514 Dandridge Drive, Cedar Park. 512-799-8301. www.kitchenhouseatx.comDEC. 5
Trivia winners earn prizes at Doghouse Drinkery
Texas Red Entertainment hosts family-friendly trivia at the Doghouse Drinkery and Dog Park on CR 175 in Leander. Trivia is held at the bar and dog park every Wednesday, although it is dependent on the weather. The winner of trivia receives a trophy. Beer and wine are available for purchase. 7:30 p.m. Free to participate in trivia; $5 entry fee into dog park for attendees with a dog. Doghouse Drinkery and Dog Park, 3800 CR 175, Leander. 512-630-5699. www.doghousedrinkery.com
DEC. 8
Leander gym holds powerlifting competition
Competitors can win awards in powerlifting. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. $75-$100. Austin Simply Fit Training and Performance Center, 2906 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 300, Leander. 512-923-2348. www.facebook.com/austinsimplyfit
DEC. 9
Jewish congregation teams with church for storytime
Congregation Shir Ami and Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church offer storytime. 6-8 p.m. Free with donation of new pajamas or book. Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park. 512-843-3539. www.shir-ami.netDEC. 11
Da-Fan Club Bar & Grill holds karaoke and trivia
Da-Fan Club Bar & Grill, a Steelers bar located in Leander, works with the company Time Well Wasted Entertainment to host a trivia contest and karaoke night. The event takes place every Tuesday at the bar, which is located inside the Cold Springs Marketplace on Ronald Regan Boulevard. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Da-Fan Club Bar & Grill, 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. A100, Leander. 737-808-3804. www.dafanclubbarandgrill.com
DEC. 12
Texas Stars play a game against the Iowa Wild
The Texas Stars hockey team faces the Iowa Wild in a home game at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The Texas Stars are an affiliate team of the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars. The Texas Stars’ opponent, the Iowa Wild, is an affiliate team of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $22.50. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-GO-STARS. www.texasstars.comDEC. 14
Adults play game show activities at local brewery
Whitestone Brewery in Cedar Park hosts an event called “Dirty Wordy.” During “Dirty Wordy,” adult attendees participate in game-show style activities. Games of the night include titles such as Wheel of Misfortune, Urban Pictionary, Risqué Rhymes and Rude Feud. Successful competitors win brewery prizes. 9-11 p.m. $5. Whitestone Brewery, 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 500, Cedar Park. 512-765-4828. www.whitestonebrewery.com
DEC. 15
Austin Spurs face the Iowa Wolves in home game
The Austin Spurs basketball team plays a home game against the Iowa Wolves. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-236-8333. www.austinspurs.com
DEC. 19
‘Sesame Street’ characters perform in Cedar Park
Families can watch Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!, featuring favorites such as Elmo. 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. $35.75-$100.75. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. http://bit.ly/SSL18BLDATES TO KNOW
Dec. 6 & 13While Cedar Park City Council regularly meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, this December council is scheduled to meet on the first and second Thursday instead. All meetings are subject to change, so check www.cedarparktexas.gov to find posted agendas prior to the meetings.
REGIONAL EVENTS
NOV. 27 | GIVING TUESDAY | AUSTIN www.ilivehereigivehere.org NOV. 27 | SAROFIM MUSIC SERIES: JUE YAO | GEORGETOWN www.southwestern.edu DEC. 1 | COCOA WITH COWBOYS | GEORGETOWN www.williamsonmuseum.org DEC. 7 | FIRST FRIDAY ON THE SQUARE | GEORGETOWN www.thegeorgetownsquare.com DEC. 9 | ROBOT ROCK CONCERT | AUSTIN www.oskarblues.com DEC. 10 | REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIG BAND CONCERT | LAKEWAY www.lakeway-tx.gov/64/activity-center DEC. 13 | MAKING AFRICA: A CONTINENT OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN | AUSTIN www.blantonmuseum.org
LIBRARY EVENTS
Cedar Park Public Library 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park 512-401-5635 www.cedarparktexas.gov/library Nov. 25 The library screens the movie “Shrek” for families, and offers Lego-building and coloring activities. Attendees may bring snacks in closed-lid containers, blankets and pillows. 2-4 p.m. Free. Nov. 28 Children ages 8-12 meet for Tween Tech Club to create codes at the library. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free, registration required. Call 512-401-5600, Ext. 3, to register.
Leander Public Library 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander 512-259-5259 www.leandertx.gov/library Dec. 1 The library’s annual Winter Wonderland open house includes crafts, cookie decorating, a visit from Santa Claus, the launch of a winter reading club and a Ukulele Club performance. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.
LIVE MUSIC
Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. 13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 800, Cedar Park 512-986-7038 www.redhornbrew.com All shows start at 8 p.m. NOVEMBER 23 Brett McMinn 24 Much 2 Much 30 Jeremy Fowler DECEMBER 1 Julie Bouchard 7 Clint Manning 8 Bruce—Island Mind 14 Justin Langston 15 Annie and Kate
Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park 512-260-2060 www.shootersbilliards.net Shows run from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. DECEMBER 1 Cody Sparks 8 Brett McCormick 15 American Gypsy Band
Whitestone Brewery 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 500, Cedar Park • 512-765-4828 www.whitestonebrewery.com Shows run from 7-10 p.m. DECEMBER 1 Michael Ingalls 15 The Mother Covers
WORTH THE TRIP
One World Theatre 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin 888-616-0522 www.oneworldtheatre.org NOVEMBER 28 Peter Cincotti, 7 p.m. 30 The Guess Who, 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Grumpy’s Saloon 1113 RM 620, Lakeway 512-382-5441 www.grumpyslaketravis.com DECEMBER 6 Carl Hutchens Live, 8 p.m.
