Thursday, Nov. 10
Yuriy Sarkisyan Art Gallery
On weekdays from Nov. 10-Dec. 22, the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery displays works by Russian-taught painter Yuriy Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan uses oil paint, acrylics and pencils, and paints landscapes, flowers and portraits. Free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway. 512-314-7509. www.lakeway-tx.gov
November Wine Walk
The monthly wine walk features wines from all over the world and Hill Country Galleria businesses. Start at Twin Liquors to pick up a map. Free. 5-9 p.m. Hill Country Galleria,12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. 512-263-0001. www.hillcountrygalleria.com
Friday, Nov. 11
Lakeway Veterans Day celebration
US Air Force Lieutenant General Herman Thomson, a fighter pilot and former Lakeway resident, is the guest speaker at this year’s Veterans Day ceremony in Lakeway. The Lakeway Police Department Color Guard and Piper Corps will present the colors and the Lake Travis High School's band and choir will perform patriotic music and military anthems. The ceremony pays tribute to 10 veterans whose names have been engraved on the city’s Spirit of Freedom Monument. Held at the Lake Travis High School Performing Arts Center, the event is hosted by the Lake Travis Standing Military Committee with help from the city of Lakeway, the Lakeway Police Department, Lake Travis ISD, members of the Lohmans Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Lakeway Heritage Commission. Free. 10:30 a.m. Lake Travis High School, 3324 S. RR 620, Lakeway. 512-608-9533. www.lakeway-tx.gov
WORTH THE TRIP! Haunted house blackout
Austin’s House of Torment will have a blackout event Friday and Saturday. Participants use a glowstick in an attempt to escape pitch-black rooms and hoards of terrifying monsters. The event is not recommended for children under the age of 13. $26-$46. 7 p.m. 2632 Ridgepoint Drive, Austin. www.houseoftorment.com
Saturday, Nov. 12
Westlake Hills Holiday Fair
The fourth annual holiday fair benefits the Capital of Texas Alzheimer’s Association. Along with the event's silent auction, vendors offer home decor, clothing, purses, jewelry, glassware, toys, prints and sweets. $5 admission (items also available for purchase). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Brookdale West Lake Hills, 1034 Liberty Park Drive, West Lake Hills. 512-792-4230. www.brookdale.com
Laura’s Library Artisan Market
Benefiting the Friends of the Library, the 2nd annual event at the Laura Bush Library features local artists, a silent auction and food trucks. Free (items for sale). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Laura Bush Library, 9411 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 512-327-3045. www.westbanklibrary.com
Sunday, Nov. 13
Trianon Coffee open house
The Westlake coffee shop celebrates its 30th anniversary in the community with light hors doeuvres, wine, iced tea and coffee. Founders Norma and Edmond Bazerghi will be in attendance. Free (items for purchase). 3-5 p.m. 3201 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 163, Austin. 512-328-4033. www.trianoncoffee.com
