El Chilito will celebrate the opening of its fourth Austin-area location on Manchaca Road Friday with a pig roast fiesta. Here are a few other events going on this weekend:

Fri., June 30

El Chilito will open its fourth location on Friday.[/caption]

El Chilito grand opening and pig roast

El Chilito will host a grand opening for its first location in Southwest Austin Friday with a signature pig roast. Guests will be treated to pork tacos, chilled watermelon, limonadas, complimentary beer and sangria, a piñata, gift card raffles and live entertainment from DJ GirlFriend ATX. The new location will feature the signature menu items such as tacos, burritos, combination plates and more. Free.

6-8 p.m. El Chilito, 4501 Manchaca Road, Austin. 512-369-3518. www.elchilito.com

This Art After Six series piece is titled "Blown" by JoAnna Johnson.[/caption]

Art After Six Series: Symbolism

The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division's monthly lecture series will explore symbolism. A panel of speakers—Terri St. Arnauld & Frank Yezer, JoAnna Johnson and John Seager—will hold a discussion about why artists incorporate symbolism into their work and how viewers can navigate it. Free.

6-8 p.m. Austin City Hall, 201 West 2^nd Street, Austin. 512-974-7870. www.austintexas.gov/artaftersix

Fri.-Sat., June 30-July 1

The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 26th annual Patriotic Festival this weekend.[/caption]

26^th annual Patriotic Festival

The two-day event will feature family-friendly activities including a 5K run, a petting zoo, water wonderland activities and food and craft vendors at Fisherman’s Park in Bastrop. A fireworks display will conclude the festival. Entrance is free, but some activities may have costs associated.

Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fisherman’s Park, 1200 Wilson Street, Bastrop. 512-303-0558.  www.bastropchamber.com.

Sat., July 1

July 4^th at the Drive-In

Blue Starlite Drive-in will kick off the July 4th weekend with a double feature of "Independence Day" and "Jaws." The event will also include an on-screen high-definition digital fireworks show and a black-light party. The drive-in features authentic concessions, real drive-in movie speakers and space for 50 cars to enjoy cinematic programming ranging from indie films to cult classics to drive-in favorites. $7-35.

9 p.m. Blue Starlite Drive-In, 12419 Lowden Lane, Manchaca. https://www.bluestarlitedrivein.com