Death and the Maiden
Friday, May 27 - Saturday, June 11, Shows at various times
Sam Bass Community Theatre
http://www.sambasstheatre.org/
Come to Round Rock’s Sam Bass Community Theatre for Death and the Maiden written by Ariel Dorfman, directed by Veronica Prior. This production is for mature audiences only. Starring Cathie Sheridan, Robert Stevens and Frank Benge, Death and the Maiden tell the story of Paulina Salas, a former political prisoner of a sadistic doctor whose face she never saw. Years later, after the repressive regime has fallen, Paulina believes the voice and the mannerisms of a man who helped her husband with a flat tire to be those of her captor and takes him captive in order to put him on trial.
Summer Music Concerts on the Square
Friday, June 3, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Williamson County Courthouse Lawn
710 S. Main Street, Georgetown, TX
This summer, enjoy live music on the Courthouse Square each Friday night in the Music on the Square Summer Concert Series. All concerts are free and are from 6:30PM to 8:30PM on Fridays in June, July, and August. The final concert is scheduled for Friday, August 26. Pick up dinner at one of the Downtown Restaurants or bring your picnic (no glass please). For questions, please call the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau (800) 436-8696.
Round Rock Market Days
Saturday, June 4, 9AM - 4PM
Centennial Plaza
301 West Bagdad, Round Rock, TX
https://www.facebook.com/roundrockmarketdays
Round Rock Market Days is a monthly event that features farmers market items, arts and crafts, home décor, food vendors, and live music all day in Centennial Plaza. This is a great opportunity to browse for Father’s Day gifts. Shoppers can browse locally made items. Non-perishable food donations are also accepted for the Round Rock Serving Center. Kid and pet friendly! Free admission and free parking!
Texas German Bier Festival
Saturday, June 4, 5PM – 11PM
Scholv Biergarten
1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
www.TXGermanBierFestival.com
The Austin Saengerrunde and HOPE Farmers Market have partnered up to combine the TX German Bier Festival and Austin’s First Annual Grilled Käse (a.k.a. Cheese) Competition! This year, craft breweries will once again showcase specialty German style bier and what better accompaniment than a Grilled Käse Competition! Local chefs, foodies, and cheese enthusiasts will compete for the title of “Best in Show” (Overall Favorite Choice) and “The BIG Cheese” (The Biggest and Best use of Cheese).
Those who purchase a general admission ticket will receive a commemorative glass boot, bier tasting tickets, and samples of Grilled Käse. You will also receive (2) tokens to vote on your favorite cheese sample! Ticket holders will also be entered to win (2) round trip tickets from Austin to Frankfurt with Condor North America (Condor German Airlines)! Winner will be announced at the event!
This year’s bands include Grammy Award winning psychedelic polka band, Brave Combo, and local South Austin German “80’s East Berlin Folktronica”, and Froetzel. All ages are welcome, but you must be 21+ to drink alcohol.
Round Rock Fish Fry
Sunday, June 5, 5PM - 8PM
Rabb House
151 N A.W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, Texas
www.rrartsfoundation.org
Stop by the Rabb House in Round Rock for the 5th Annual Fish Fry. Enjoy live music, fried catfish and sides, beer, wine and refreshments, a cakewalk and silent auction, washer tournament and more! Proceeds benefit the Round Rock Foundation for the Arts
8th Annual Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Festival
Friday, June 17, 7:30PM to Saturday, June 18, midnight
Lakeview Pavilion - Old Settlers Park
3300 E Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX
www.thevoicerr.com/events
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the emancipation of slavery in the state of Texas. Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.
The Rhythm and Ribs Festival begins on Friday night and continues to Saturday with a full day of entertainment from 2:00 pm until midnight. The event features headliner Cupid and the Dance Party Express, Tamika Jones Band, DJ Cut Creator and more! Admission and parking for this event are FREE. The event also features a health fair, carnival rides, BBQ cook-off, moonwalks, clowns, games, food, retail vendors and much, much more!
To get more information about the Juneteenth Festival and to register for the barbecue contest or vendor booths, visit www.thevoicerr.com/events.
