Fri. May 26-Mon. May 29
Texas Hill Country Olive Co. tours
Texas Hill Country Olive Co. is extending its regular tour hours for Memorial Day weekend. Tours are 45 minutes to an hour and take visitors through the orchard and mill. The on-site bistro offers specials following the tour. Free tastings for olive oils and balsamics are also be available. Cost is $6 per person.
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Texas Hill Country Olive Co., 2530 W. Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs. 512-607-6512.
www.texashillcountryoliveco.com
Fri. May 26
Art After Six
The Austin Cultural Arts Division is hosting its Art After Six lecture once a month that explores specific themes via panel discussions with artists from the exhibition. This month’s exhibit, "Painting as Process," takes a look at the varied processes that painters employ to develop their work, from rituals or systems they use to preparation of materials. Hollyanna Melear, Chun Hui Pak and Stephanie Sandoval are the evening's speakers. Following the discussion, visitors have the opportunity to tour the People’s Gallery for a special off-hours viewing. The event is free. No RSVP is necessary.
6 p.m. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. 512-974-7870.
www.austincreates.com
Sat. May 27-Sun. May 28
World War II re-enactment
Camp Mabry is hosting its 11th annual re-enactment over the Memorial Day weekend to honor the service and sacrifice of America's veterans and focus on the history of the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard during World War II. The program features members of the Texas Military Forces Living History Detachment exhibiting the uniform and equipment worn by the American soldier in the European Theater of the second World War as well as those of his German opponent. Visitors are able to see everything from tents, radio equipment, GI baseball gloves and mess kits to operational vehicles, such as an M4 Sherman tank, M3 halftrack, German Hetzer tank destroyer and Jeeps. The event is free and open to the public.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days. Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St. 512-782-5770.
www.tmd.texas.gov/museum
Sun. May 28
Community wellness clinic
Drea Pacot Family Acupuncture is offering a community-style acupuncture and wellness checkup May 28.[/caption]
Drea Pacot Family Acupuncture is offering community-style acupuncture and wellness checkups. Via the integrative clinic with an acupuncturist and a registered nurse, guests can be treated for pain, insomnia, stress and allergies as well as receive a blood pressure check and diabetes risk assessment. Cost is $30; $20 if under age 16. The clinic will be held every fourth Sunday.
2-6 p.m. Optimal Wellness and Chiropractic, 3421 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 145. 512-695-5222.
www.dreapacotlac.com
Community yoga class
St. Elmo Brewery is offering a free yoga class to the community May 28.[/caption]
St. Elmo Brewery is hosting a free yoga class, and space is limited with only 20 spots available. Participants need to bring their own mat. Beer and brunch is available afterward. RSVP at
[email protected].
11 a.m. St. Elmo Brewery, 440 E. St. Elmo Road, Ste. G-2. 737-300-1965.
www.stelmobrewing.com
Memorial Day Fixe
Austin’s Fixe Southern House launched its new Sunday Summer Brunch and Sunday Supper series earlier this month. In addition to Fixe’s new brunch and all-day supper, the restaurant is bringing back its All Night Daily Social. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, guests can enjoy Daily Social in the bar and lounge. The food menu ranges from $7-$11.
4-7 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2-10 p.m. (Sun.), 4-10 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.). Fixe Southern House, 500 W. 5th St., Austin. 512-888-9133.
www.austinfixe.com
