June 1-30: Look at Contemporary Art
The San Marcos Art League will present Perspectives, an exhibition showcasing the artwork of LGBTQ+ identifying artists at the San Marcos Art Center. The exhibit will feature works that celebrate the viewpoints of the LGBTQ+ experience.
• Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free
• San Marcos Art Center, 117 N. Guadalupe St. Ste. 101
• 737-213-4003
• www.sanmarcosartcenter.com
June 24-25: Play disc golf
Rad Disc Golf will host its first Hays County Disc Golf Championship at the Flying Armadillo Disc Golf Club. There will be one round per day. Players will tee off at Steeplechase Park in Kyle on June 24, and on June 25, players will tee off at Flying Amarillo near San Marcos. There will be an optional Doubles round at Bucks Backyard in Buda on Friday and an option scoring round on the mini course at Flying Armadillo on Sunday. After the championship, there will be free beer, live music and awards. Preregistration is required.
• Times vary
• $80-$100
• Flying Armadillo Disc Golf Club, 3115 Hilliard Road, San Marcos
• www.bit.ly/3Ojfhf2
June 30: Head to a Luau
The San Marcos Parks and Recreation will host a luau-themed dance for adults with disabilities. Door prizes and $1 concession items are part of the fun. Anyone requiring assistance needs to be accompanied by an assistant. Volunteers can sign up through the city’s website.
• 7-10 p.m.
• Free
• San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos
• 512-393-8280
• www.sanmarcostx.gov
July 2: Go to a farmer’s market
The Railhouse will host a Market Day in Kyle. The event is family-friendly. There will be arts and crafts, live music, drink specials, vendors and more.
• 12-4 p.m.
•Free
• 107 E. Center St., Kyle
• www.railhousebar.com
July 4: Commemorate the red, white and blue
The city of Buda will host Red, white and Buda, an all day 4th of July event. There will be a downtown bike parade beginning at the corner of Houston and Main Street at 9 a.m. The parade will end at Buda City Park and there will be a Bike Awards ceremony recognizing the Most Patriotic, Most Festive and Best Decorated. There will also be a vendor market and food court at the park from 5 p.m. until dusk. There will be a firework show at 9:15 p.m. on the park’s lawn. • 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Free
• Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda
• www.budaamphitheater.com
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day
The city of Kyle will host an Independence Day firework celebration. The show will be approximately 20 minutes long. Attendees can listen to KAZI 88.7 FM to stream music while watching the show. They will be able to watch the show from the Hays Performing Arts Center.
• 9:30 p.m.
• Free
• Hays Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle
• www.cityofkyle.com
July 7: Watch a movie
The city of Kyle will host Movies in the Park at the Gregg Clarke Park basketball courts. The selected movie is “Top Gun: Maverick.” Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to get parking and bring blankets or chairs to sit on. The city will allow food and coolers but asks participants to dispose of items in the trash and recycle bins. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash.
• Movie begins at sundown
• Free
• Gregg Clarke Park, 1231 W. Center St., Kyle
• www.cityofkyle.com
July 9: Run for the red, white and blue
There will be an annual Firecracker 4-mile run at 5 Mile Dam Park. The event is patriotic themed with free photos, pacers, chip timing with live results and awards. Participants will also receive a custom bib, a designer shirt and a finisher medal.
• 7 a.m.
• Ticket prices vary
• 4440 S. Old Stagecoach Road, San Marcos
•www.runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanMarcos/Firecracker48MileAustin
July 11: Journey through the San Marcos River
The Price Center will present “Yakona: Water Rising,” a film that takes viewers on an adventure through prehistoric times to the modern era on an impressionistic journey from the perspective of the river.
• 6:30 p.m.
• $5
• The Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos
• www.firsttuesdaysmtx.com
Live Music Calendar
Cheatham St. Warehouse
• 119 Cheatham St., San Marcos
• 512-353-3777
• www.cheathamstreet.com
June
June 23: The Droptines, 8 p.m.
June 24: Dallas Burrow, 8 p.m.
July
July 7: Shaker Hymns and Graycie York - Galleywinter River Jam, 8 p.m.
July 8: Hank Weaver, 8 p.m.
July 15: Monte Montgomery, 8 p.m.
Willie’s Joint
• 824 Main St., Buda
• 512-295-0483
• www.williesjoint.com
June
June 22: Sam Downing, 7 p.m.
June 23: Janie Balderas, 9 p.m.
June 29: Michael Myers, 7 p.m.
June 30: Rochelle & the Sidewinders, 8 p.m.
July
July 13: Donovan Amaya, 7 p.m.
The Marc
• 120 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos
• 512-757-5443
• www.themarcsm.com
June
June 22: Waka Flocka, 9 p.m.
June 24: Jawns, 9 p.m.
July
July 3: Svdden Death, 9 p.m.
July 15: Myles O’ Neal, 9 p.m.
Buck’s Backyard
• 1750 S. FM 1626, Buda
• 512-312-9456
• www.bucksbackyard.com
June
June 23: Tex Zep, 8 p.m.
July
July 1: Del Castillo, 8 p.m.
