In addition to these local events, you can also make plans this weekend to eat a meal with friends and family at a local barbecue, burger or brunch spot; hop around town to find the best happy hour specials; watch your favorite team from a local watering hole; find a new volunteering opportunity; or try out a newly-opened business or restaurant.
Feb. 4: First Fridays begin at The Alcove Cantina
On the first Friday of each month in 2022, downtown Round Rock hot spot The Alcove Cantina will have free live music. This weekend’s event with drink specials and Mexican-inspired cuisine will feature multigenre cover band Stella & The Hey Dudes. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 119 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-770-6745. www.alcovecantina.com
Feb. 4-6: Live music all weekend at Round Rock Tavern
Round Rock Tavern is a laid-back local hangout and sports bar with happy hour specials, major sporting events on multiple HD televisions and live entertainment. This weekend, Poprocks and American Gypsy Band are performing at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 4; High Road is performing at 8 p.m. Feb. 5; and The Weak Knights take the stage at 6 p.m. Feb. 6. Free (admission). 113 W. Main St., Round Rock. 512-255-977. https://roundrocktavern.com/
Feb. 4-6: Black History Month exhibit at the library
The Round Rock Public Library’s monthlong exhibit in celebration of Black History Month is a collection of photos by Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell highlighting “the contributions of many African American families to the growth and success of Round Rock.” This year’s theme, “Black Family: Faith, Hope and Love, the Backbone of Strength and Survival” was selected by the Round Rock Black History Organization. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.), 1-6 p.m. (Sun.). Free. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-218-7001. https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/news/celebrate-black-history-month-at-the-library/
Feb. 4-6: Eat at Texan Cafe & Pie Shop to win $500
This weekend, participate in a $500 giveaway that Hutto’s iconic Texan Cafe & Pie Shop recently launched. Eat a meal at the restaurant, take pictures of your favorite foods, and leave a review on its website for the chance to win. If you cannot make it this weekend, enter anytime before the giveaway ends on March 1. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 207 East St., Hutto. 512-846-2885. https://www.thetexancafe.com/
Feb. 5: Valentine’s Day themed family paint party
Sign you and your family up for “Hoot and Heart” at Round Rock’s Painting With A Twist. Each of you will create and come home with your own masterpiece to decorate your space for Valentine’s Day. Attendees over the age of 21 can bring their own alcoholic beverages. 12-1:30 p.m. $29. 1401 S. I-35, Ste. 140, Round Rock. https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/roundrock/event/2951058/
Feb. 5: Sip and shop a Black women-owned market
Celebrate Black History Month with local vendors and creators by shopping at this Black women-owned market taking place at Burn Boot Camp in Round Rock. Enjoy a free glass of wine while you browse and enter in giveaways and drawings to earn prizes. 4-7 p.m. Free (admission). Burn Boot Camp, 2711 La Frontera Blvd., Round Rock. https://z-p3-upload.facebook.com/events/435677108207983/
Feb: 5: Grab local goods at the farmers market
Farmers market season is never over in Round Rock. This farmers market is every Saturday year-round. Support local farmers and vendors while shopping from the freshest produce and baked goods available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). 201 University Oaks Blvd., Round Rock. 956-286-7775. www.facebook.com/farmergeorge.market
Feb. 5-6: Snag cheap seltzers at The Growler Bar & Kitchen
Each Saturday and Sunday at The Growler Bar & Kitchen in Pflugerville, all seltzer drinks are $1 off. White Claw, Real Seltzerz, Karbach and ShotGun are available. Find more drink specials and happy hour deals at eateries and watering holes in your community here. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free (admission). 1300 FM 685, Ste. 100, Pflugerville.
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