Free live music and murder mysteries: 8 Southwest Austin events to add to your calendar

Big Tex Gun Show Productions will host an event at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, highlighting a range of vendors selling gear, handbags, blades and more.

• Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• $10 (general admission); free (children 12 and under and uniformed officers)
• Dripping Springs Ranch Park; 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
• www.bigtexgunshow.com/show-schedule

The Wu-Tang Clan founding member is celebrating the anniversary of his album, "Liquid Swords." GZA will perform alongside Phunky Nomads in this event featuring a fusion of hip-hop and live performance.

• Jan. 15, 7 p.m.
• $46.80 (general admission advance tickets)
• The Far Out Lounge & Stage; 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin
• www.thefaroutaustin.com/events.html

Hosted by detective Lin Cognito, the small group singles event will bring participants 55 years old and older together to complete puzzles, look for clues and discuss literary tropes.

• Jan. 17, 1:30-3 p.m.
• Free
• 5326 Menchaca Road, Austin
• Eventbrite: Who Killed The Love Interest?

Community members can gather in downtown Austin for the annual event to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. The festival portion of the event will feature local vendors and musical artists at Huston-Tillotson University.

• Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free
• Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin
• www.mlkcelebration.com/celebration-events/march-and-festival

Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to enjoy a 5K at the brewery, where they will receive a craft brew, a collector’s pint glass or a seasonal swag item and a chance to win door prizes. The event will also feature live music, games, gifts and giveaways.

• Jan. 24, 11 a.m.
• $45.28 (beer run/walk); $65.74 (beer run/walk and T-shirt); free (volunteer)
• St. Elmo Brewing; 440 E. St. Elmo Road, Austin
• Eventbrite: 5k Beer Run x St. Elmo Brewing

Community members can check out tree planting demonstrations with tips on native species and care, career chats with professional tree climbers and arborists, hands-on explorations of tree rings and more. Admission to the event is included in the Wildflower Center admission price.

• Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (UT faculty, staff and students and children under 2 years old); $12-$15 (military); $13-$16 (college student); $9-$12(ages 3-17); $15-$18 (adult); $12-$15 (seniors ages 65 and up)
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin
• www.wildflower.org/event/discovery-day-into-the-wood

Give & Take: A Partner Yoga Experience

Duos will learn guided forms and practices of Thai yoga, acupressure and additional Chinese Medicine practices as well as partner stretches.

• Feb. 7, 2-4:30 p.m.
• $70 (early bird price per couple before Jan. 23)
• Flow Yoga; 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 420, Austin
• www.flowyogatx.com/locations/austin/westgate