El Chilito grand opening, Patriotic Festival and more events for Southwest Austinites to attend this weekend

El Chilito will celebrate the opening of its fourth Austin-area location on Manchaca Road Friday with a pig roast fiesta. Here are a few other events going on this weekend: Fri., June 30 [caption id="attachment_253994" align="alignright" width="220"] El Chilito will open its fourth location on Friday.[/caption] El Chilito grand opening and pig roast El Chilito will host a grand opening for its first location in Southwest Austin Friday with a signature pig roast. Guests will be treated to pork tacos, chilled watermelon, limonadas, complimentary beer and sangria, a piñata, gift card raffles and live entertainment from DJ GirlFriend ATX. The new location will feature the signature menu items such as tacos, burritos, combination plates and more. Free. 6-8 p.m. El Chilito, 4501 Manchaca Road, Austin. 512-369-3518. www.elchilito.com [caption id="attachment_253932" align="alignright" width="97"] This Art After Six series piece is titled "Blown" by JoAnna Johnson.[/caption] Art After Six Series: Symbolism The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division's monthly lecture series will explore symbolism. A panel of speakers—Terri St. Arnauld & Frank Yezer, JoAnna Johnson and John Seager—will hold a discussion about why artists incorporate symbolism into their work and how viewers can navigate it. Free. 6-8 p.m. Austin City Hall, 201 West 2^nd Street, Austin. 512-974-7870. www.austintexas.gov/artaftersix Fri.-Sat., June 30-July 1 [caption id="attachment_253935" align="alignright" width="206"] The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 26th annual Patriotic Festival this weekend.[/caption] 26^th annual Patriotic Festival The two-day event will feature family-friendly activities including a 5K run, a petting zoo, water wonderland activities and food and craft vendors at Fisherman’s Park in Bastrop. A fireworks display will conclude the festival. Entrance is free, but some activities may have costs associated. Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fisherman’s Park, 1200 Wilson Street, Bastrop. 512-303-0558.  www.bastropchamber.com. Sat., July 1 July 4^th at the Drive-In Blue Starlite Drive-in will kick off the July 4th weekend with a double feature of "Independence Day" and "Jaws." The event will also include an on-screen high-definition digital fireworks show and a black-light party. The drive-in features authentic concessions, real drive-in movie speakers and space for 50 cars to enjoy cinematic programming ranging from indie films to cult classics to drive-in favorites. $7-35. 9 p.m. Blue Starlite Drive-In, 12419 Lowden Lane, Manchaca. https://www.bluestarlitedrivein.com