Jan. 13
Get your gaming on
Head to the Pflugerville Recreation Center for a Smash Bros tournament. Attendees for the event will play the classic crossover fighting game that features characters from various Nintendo games for a Pf-Esports t-shirt. Register online at the city’s website. 6-8 p.m. Free. Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville. 512-990-6363. www.pflugervilletx.gov
Jan. 15
Costume up at a masquerade gala
The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event called The Big Easy Masquerade Gala to celebrate members and celebrate their contributions to the community. The 2022 gala will include an open bar, live entertainment, games, a live and silent auction and a dessert auction. 5-10:30 p.m. $125 for seats, $1,250 for tables. Kalahari Resorts, 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock. 512-759-4400. www.huttochamber.com
Jan. 15
Test your poker skills
The Lodge Poker Club is hosting a classic poker tournament with unlimited reentries.Among other prizes, the winner will receive a pair of Beats headphones, trophy and a listing on the venue’s wall of fame. 12:15 p.m. $200 to buy in, and an active membership is required. The Lodge Poker Club & Card House, 1401 S. I-35, Round Rock. 512-614-4045. www.thelodgepokerclub.com
Jan. 15
Walk and celebrate the legacy of MLK
The Round Rock Black History Organization, Round Rock Independent School District and City of Round Rock are partnering for the 35th annual MLK Walk and celebration in downtown Round Rock. The walk will begin at Buck Egger Park and end at Prete Plaza, where the rest of the festivities will continue. 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Free. Buck Egger Park, 900 S. Mays St., Round Rock. 512-567-6988. www.roundrocktexas.gov
Jan. 16
Explore your love of role playing games
The city of Pflugerville is hosting a Dungeons and Dragons and Pizza event for people interested in learning about the famous fantasy game. Attendees will spend the first 30 minutes learning the rules and how to play, then follow that with a self-contained “one-shot” campaign that will last about 2.5 hours. No experience necessary. Register online at the city website. 5-9 p.m. $5 for Pflugerville residents; $7.50 for nonresidents. Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville. 512-990-6363. www.pflugervilletx.gov
Jan. 16
Enjoy a Sunday symphony
Enjoy a family-friendly classical music concert with Austin Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Jessica Mathaes and Austin Symphony Orchestra Principal Keyboard player Alex Maynegre-Torra. Masks will be required in the building. 4-6 p.m. Free. Pflugerville First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 512-422-6355. Facebook: Classical Artists Concert Series - Sunday Symphony
Jan. 20
Check out a silent book club
The Pflugerville Library is hosting a new concept in “BYOB”—bring your own book. Attendees for the silent book club will bring a book of their choosing, chat for a few minutes about what they are reading and then quietly read until the program ends. Online registration on the library website began Jan. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. 512-990-6100. library.pflugervilletx.gov
Jan. 22
Support local farmers
Visit the Round Rock Farmer’s Market, hosted by Farmer George, at the University Oaks shopping center. Farm-fresh produce and other items from local vendors will be available for purchase. Free entry. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 201 University Oaks Blvd., Round Rock. 956-286-7775. www.farmergeorge.market
Jan. 28
Celebrate international dance traditions
Migrations Dance & Music Festival will bring a three day event full of dance showcases, vendors and workshops to the Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets $8-90. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center 1209 N. I-35 Frontage Rd., Round Rock. www.migrationsaustin.com
