Thursday, March 16
Luck Reunion Festival 2017
Presented by Southwest and benefiting Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, the one-day event showcases more than 40 artists alongside specialty pop-up shops and local food and beverage purveyors. The lineup includes Willie Nelson & Family, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Insects vs. Robots, Lily Meola, and Conor Oberst and Friends featuring M. Ward and The Felice Brothers. 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. $70 (general admission), presale and VIP tickets sold out. Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas Ranch, 1100 Bee Creek Road, Spicewood. luckreunion.com. [email protected]

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 16-19
SM Fest
Now in its second year, SM Fest is a citywide festival made up of free shows, art exhibitions, films and comedy. Events take place at local venues, including Buzzmill, Valentino’s, Kiva and Wake the Dead. Free. www.smfest.rocks

Friday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Located in the Rock Rose district of Domain Northside, Jack & Ginger’s celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with 82 beers on tap, Irish and American comfort foods, live music on an outdoor stage, an Irish jig-off and bagpipes. The event is limited to guests age 21 and older. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. $10 (cover charge begins at 1 p.m., price increases throughout the day). Jack & Ginger’s Irish Pub, 11500B Rock Rose Ave. 512-350-3738. jackandgingers.pub

Thursday and Friday, March 16-17
Texassissippi Two & Matt McDonald
Meridian 98 at Sonesta Bee Cave hosts Texassissippi Two on Thursday and Matt McDonald on Friday during SXSW. 7-10 p.m. Free. Meridian 98, 12525 Bee Cave Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-483-5924. https://www.facebook.com/meridian98lounge

Saturday, March 18
Middleton Brewing Crawfish Boil
The event takes place until the crawfish are gone and includes live music from Tracy Weinberg and Chuck Shaw as well Smokey’s Mobile Cigar Trailer. Noon-10 p.m. (full event), 1-4 p.m. (Tracy Weinberg), 4-7 p.m. (Chuck Shaw). Free (admission), $7.50 (1 pound of crawfish), $30 (5 pounds of crawfish). Middleton Brewing, 101 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos. 512-847-3435. www.middletonbrewingtx.com

Saturday, March 18
Texas Night Sky Festival
The International Dark-Sky Association Texas, the city of Dripping Springs and the Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists host the second annual event. Attendees can join citizen science activities, learn from speakers and exhibits, see examples of good lighting for homes and businesses, view school projects, eat at food trucks and explore the stars. 2-10 p.m. Free. Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. 512-858-4725. www.texasnightskyfestival.org

Saturday, March 18
Beer Train-Bluebonnet Beer Co.
Passengers can partake in a custom beer tasting led by David and Clare Hulama, owners and brewers at Bluebonnet Beer Co., and food pairings by chef Todd Engel and chef Rob Snow of Greenhouse Craft Food. Beer Flyers are for passengers age 21 and older only. Tickets include three beers, an appetizer, an entree and dessert. 7-10 p.m. $65. Austin Steam Train Association, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park. 512-477-8468. http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/

Saturday, March 18
Corn Dog Day
Celebrate National Corn Dog Day in San Marcos with a corndog-eating contest, as well as activities for children, a costume contest, and free corn dogs while supplies last. Free. 12-3 p.m. Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos.  512-393-8430.

Saturday, March 18
The Super Run 5K
Part of the national series of superhero-themed 5K races, the event invites all heroes and villains to raise money for charity partners. 8-11 a.m. $40 (Feb. 18 to day before event), $45 (day of event). Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. thesuperrun.com/locations/roundrock-tx-superhero-5k-run. [email protected]

Wednesday through Sunday, March 15-19
Cirque du Soleil: ‘OVO’
Viewed by more than 4.5 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 2009, “OVO” is now being performed in arenas. The cast of “OVO” is composed of 50 performing artists from 12 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of “OVO” is the Flying Act in which a group of scarabs soar high above the stage. 7:30 p.m. (Wed.-Fri.), 4 and 7:30 p.m. (Sat.), 1:30 and 5 p.m. (Sun.). $25-$145 (depending on seat). H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 800-745-3000. http://www.hebcenter.com/