FEBRUARY
THROUGH FEB. 28: HEAL WITH ART
The San Marcos Art League’s first exhibit of the year is “Healing Arts,” in partnership with the Cenikor Foundation’s Project Awareness, Intervention and Mobilization. The Cenikor Foundation provides substance use treatment. The exhibit showcases art that revolves around substance use, addiction and recovery to highlight the healing nature of art. 10 a.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. (Wednesday-Sunday). Free. 117 N. Guadalupe St., San Marcos. 737-213-4003. www.artleaguesmtx.org
24: SIP SOME WINE
The League of Women Voters of Hays County will host its annual fundraising event at the Kissing Tree Golf Club that is both a wine-tasting event and silent auction. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward scholarships for high school students, 2023 candidate forums and other local election outreach. Attendees must be age 21 and older. 5:30 p.m. $35. 201 Kissing Tree Lane, San Marcos. 512-710-5793. Eventbrite: League of Women Voters of Hays County Wine Tasting
26: HONOR BLACK HISTORY
Texas State Theatre and Dance will present the first annual “Young, Gifted & Black: A Black History Celebration,” a tribute to Shirley Harris, the first Black student to graduate from Texas State University. More than 30 Black Texas State artists will produce and perform songs, scenes and monologues honoring Black excellence. Harris graduated from Texas State, formerly Southwest Texas State University, in 1967 and taught elementary school in San Antonio for 40 years. 7:30 p.m. Free (ticket required). Theater Center, 430 Moon St., San Marcos. 512-245-6500. https://txstatepresents.universitytickets.com
MARCH
4: SUPPORT NONPROFITS
The city of Buda will host a Volunteer Fair at the public library. A variety of nonprofit organizations, including the Hays County Food Bank and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Central Texas, will be at the fair to share more about the organizations and how the community can help. Organizations range in focus from children to seniors. City of Buda boards, commissions and committees will also be in attendance. 10 a.m. Free. 405 E. Loop St., Bldg. 100, Buda. 512-312-0084. www.budatx.gov
13-17: TAKE A BREAK
Make the most of spring break with the city of Kyle’s Spring Break Camp, hosted by the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities. Campers will need to bring their own meals. The camp is open to students in grades 2-9. Registration for the camp closes March 7. 7:45 a.m. (daily). $100 for week. 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle. 512-262-2929. www.cityofkyle.com/recreation
17: ATTENT A ST. PADDY'S SHINDIG
Head down to Willie’s Joint Bar and Grill for a St. Patrick’s Day party. Green beer will be served at the Shamrock Shindig, accompanying a crawfish boil. The night will be capped by a musical lineup featuring Sun Valley Station, Shaker Hymns and Rye Mountain Revelry. 5 p.m. Free. 824 Main St., Buda. 512-295-0483. Facebook: Willie’s Joint Bar and Grill
17: PARTY FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Ragnar’s On The Compound will host an unorthodox St. Patrick’s Day celebration with its St. Patty’s Day Industrial Metal Pandemonium. Half a dozen Texas-based industrial and metal bands will perform throughout the night with the first band starting at 6 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. $10 (age 18 and older), $17 (age 17 and under). 6900 RR 12, San Marcos. 512-842-7320. Eventbrite: St. Patty’s Day Industrial Metal Pandemonium
25: CREATE ART IN THE PARK
The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host an Art in the Park event at Mary Kyle Hartson Park. Residents are welcome to join each month for a different arts and crafts project. The event is family-friendly, and supplies for each project will be provided.
Registration is required. 10 a.m. $5. 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle. 737-213-0233. www.teamsideline.com/kyle
