MAY
The swimming pool at Robin Bledsoe Park opens Memorial Day weekend. The pool is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Sept. 2.
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-7 p.m. Sun. $2 per person. Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov
May 26 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society event
Whitestone Brewery is donating a portion of sales to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event includes music by members of local band the Dirty River Boys, a silent auction, a raffle and brewery tours.
Noon-9 p.m. Free. Whitestone Brewery, 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 500, Cedar Park. 512-765-4828. www.whitestonebrewery.com
The city of Cedar Park’s event is a day of swimming, live music, food concessions and face painting.
Noon-6 p.m. Regular pool fees apply. Veterans Memorial Pool, 2525 W. New Hope Dr., Cedar Park. 512-401-5000. www.cedarparktexas.gov
May 29-June 19 Dog Park trivia night
Doghouse Drinkery & Dog Park is hosting Wednesday trivia nights. Attendees are invited to bring their dogs. The events feature three rounds of trivia, including topics for adults only. Beer and wine are available.
7:30-9 p.m. Free to play. Doghouse Drinkery & Dog Park, 3800 CR 175, Leander. 512-630-5699. www.facebook.com/Dog houseDrinkeryDogPark
On May 31, students will graduate from Glenn High School (8 a.m.) and Cedar Park High School (noon).
On June 1, students will graduate from Vandegrift High School (8 a.m.), Leander High School (noon), Rouse High School (4 p.m.) and Vista Ridge High School (8 p.m.). Free to attend. Parking $5 (cars); $30 (busses). H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-570-0000. www.leanderisd.org
May 31-June 22 ‘Blithe Spirit’ play
Way Off Broadway Community Players presents the final show of its 22nd season. The ghost comedy “Blithe Spirit” tells the story of novelist Charles Condomine, a remarried man haunted by the ghost of his late first wife. When Condomine’s current wife is accidentally killed, he then finds both former wives haunting him.
8-10:30 p.m. $10-$20. Way Off Broadway Community Players, 11880 Hero Way West, Leander. 512-259-5878. www.wobcp.org
JUNE
June 1 Mason Days celebration
The city of Leander hosts the second annual Mason Days celebration. Attendees enjoy pioneer demonstrations such as blacksmithing, rope-making, rug-hooking, candle-making, woodworking, beekeeping and more. The event features food and activities for all ages.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Mason Homestead (next to Leander Public Library), 1101 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov
Cedar Park locals can enjoy days by the pool. Veterans Memorial Pool and Elizabeth Milburn Pool open June 1. Buttercup Pool opens June 3.
Check city website for hours. Cost varies. Veterans Memorial Pool is located at 2525 New Hope Drive, Cedar Park. Milburn Pool is located at 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. Buttercup Pool is located at 411 Twin Oaks Trail, Cedar Park. 512-401-5500. www.cedarparktexas.gov
A Scholastic Book Fair marks the start of the Cedar Park Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The event includes costumed characters and a Touch-A-Truck event with city of Cedar Park public safety and public works vehicles.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5600. www.cedarparktexas.gov/library
The Kids Kitchen is hosting a hands-on cooking camp. Participants will explore foods from Italy, Asia, France and Colombia. Each day will focus on several recipes from one part of the world.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. $230. Kitchen House, 1514 Dandridge Drive, Cedar Park. 512-799-8301. http://txkidskitchen.com
Leander Women’s Network is hosting a basket-making workshop with Dani Sue Creations. The event does not have long-term commitments or requirements.
4-7 p.m. $45 (members); $50 (nonmembers). Leander Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, 100 N. Brushy St., Leander. 512-259-1907. www.leandercc.org
The KIDZ BOP kids are making a stop in Cedar Park, where they will perform an interactive show appropriate for the whole family.
7-10 p.m. $35-$95. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. http://bit.ly/KB19B
June 8 Worth the trip: Taste of North Austin
Restaurants from The Domain and North Austin participate in the 12th annual Taste of North Austin. The festival features food, beverages, live music and children’s entertainment.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 (per wristband), $35 (VIP wristband). The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin. 512-873-8099. www.simon.com/mall/the-domain
June 12 LISD State of the District
Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation is partnering with chambers of commerce in Cedar Park, Leander and West Austin for the State of the District event. Superintendent Dan Troxell talks about the district.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15-$25. Glenn High School, 1320 Collaborative Way, Leander. 512-570-0027. www.leeftx.org/sod
The Republic of Texas Rally is the largest motorcycle bike rally of paid attendees in the United States. The rally features events through the weekend and the annual Austin bike parade.
Various times. $30-$89. Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin. 512-906-9954. www.rotrally.com
Leander’s first art festival features an art competition with cash prizes, music, a chalk walk, live music and food and art vendors.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov
The celebration of pop culture features vendors, gaming competitions, cosplay contests, a superhero-themed car show and kid-friendly entertainment.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. $50 (two-day admission); $35 (Saturday only); $30 (Sunday only). H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. http://bit.ly/ATXComicCon19B
The last day of the session at the Texas Capitol is May 27. June 16 is the deadline for Governor Greg Abbott to sign or veto bills that have passed during the regular session.
Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin. www.capitol.texas.gov
LIBRARY EVENTS
Cedar Park Public Library 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park 512-401-5600 www.cedarparktexas.gov/library
June 1 | “Let’s Talk” is an event where people can practice English conversational skills. 3 p.m. Free. June 15 | The Teen Anime Club and “Just Dance” Tournament event includes a dance battle for ages 12-18. The winner receives a $25 gift card. Free. 2 p.m.
Leander Public Library 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander 512-259-5259 www.leandertx.gov/library
June 3-Aug. 2 | The library’s summer reading club features story times, book clubs, coding clubs, movies, crafts, special performers and ukulele jams. Free.
LIVE MUSIC
Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. 13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 800, Cedar Park 512-986-7038 www.redhornbrew.com All shows run from 8-10:30 p.m. May 24 Sheridan Reed 25 Cameron Elise 31 Luke Kirschke June 01 Bill Mullarky 07 Kenny McCardle 08 Jeremy Fowler 14 Angelina Rose 15 Indian and the Jones
Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar 1431 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park www.shootersbilliards.net All shows run from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. May 25 Howlin Waters June 01 Rock Hard 08 American Gypsy Band
Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar 620 11416 N. RM 620, Austin 512-401-2060 www.shootersbilliards.net May 24 Lixbox, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 31 American Gypsy Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. June 07 Girls Nite Out, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 14 Peterson Brothers, 9 p.m.-midnight
Whitestone Brewery 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 500, Cedar Park 512-765-4828 www.whitestonebrewery.com Show runs from 7-10 p.m. June 08 Double R Nothin’