Lakeway Arts + Culture Calendar

Enjoy a FREE family movie night with DreamWorks’ Shrek on a giant LED screen! Join us Friday, April 25th at 6 p.m. at the Hurst Creek Sculpture Garden (next to the Lakeway Justice Center, 104 Cross Creek). Complimentary popcorn, local pizza for purchase, and the enchanting ‘Enchanted Forest Walk’ display (April 21-27) make this a perfect evening! Stroll the garden before or after the movie.

National Lemonade Day will take place on Saturday, May 3 and the City of Lakeway is welcoming your young entrepreneurs to join in the fun by setting up their own lemonade stand! This will be a FREE event (except for those purchasing lemonade) focused on helping our young business leaders put their creativity and business skills in action. If you’re a parent or young entrepreneur, and interested in participating, we encourage you to SIGN UP so the City of Lakeway can help promote your stand and location.

Bring your friends and family to support local artisans and crafters at the Bee Cave Artisan Market, open every first Saturday of the month from 11am-4pm at the Hill Country Galleria! Enjoy a spectacular selection of beautiful art, delicious gourmet foods, unique beauty & wellness products, and live music performances from your favorite local musicians. Located in the HCG Central Plaza. For more information visit, beecaveartisanmarket.com.

The Pecan Street Festival is one of the largest, and longest-running, arts/crafts and music festivals in the nation. Get ready for a weekend packed with fun, flavor, and fantastic finds at the Pecan Street Festival in Bee Cave! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd  and Sunday, May 4th, because you won’t want to miss this beloved community event happening for the first time in the Hill Country Galleria. What to Expect: Artisan Market: Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local and regional artists. Find the perfect piece of jewelry, home decor, or gift! Live Music: Groove to the tunes of live bands and musicians throughout the weekend. Get ready to tap your feet and sing along! Delicious Food & Drinks: Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering food vendors offering everything from festival favorites to gourmet treats. Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages and local brews. Kids’ Zone: Bring the little ones for hours of entertainment! Expect fun activities, games, and maybe even a bounce house or two. Community Spirit: Experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Bee Cave. Connect with neighbors, friends, and visitors alike. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to: Support local artists and businesses. Enjoy a weekend of family-friendly fun. Savor delicious food and drinks. Experience the vibrant community of Bee Cave.    

The Pecan Street Festival is one of the largest, and longest-running, arts/crafts and music festivals in the nation. Get ready for a weekend packed with fun, flavor, and fantastic finds at the Pecan Street Festival in Bee Cave! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd  and Sunday, May 4th, because you won’t want to miss this beloved community event happening for the first time in the Hill Country Galleria. What to Expect: Artisan Market: Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local and regional artists. Find the perfect piece of jewelry, home decor, or gift! Live Music: Groove to the tunes of live bands and musicians throughout the weekend. Get ready to tap your feet and sing along! Delicious Food & Drinks: Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering food vendors offering everything from festival favorites to gourmet treats. Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages and local brews. Kids’ Zone: Bring the little ones for hours of entertainment! Expect fun activities, games, and maybe even a bounce house or two. Community Spirit: Experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Bee Cave. Connect with neighbors, friends, and visitors alike. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to: Support local artists and businesses. Enjoy a weekend of family-friendly fun. Savor delicious food and drinks. Experience the vibrant community of Bee Cave.    

All are invited to play American Mahjong at the Lake Travis Community Library on Monday afternoons. Please bring cards and sets if you have them and join in the fun! This is a free play, open session without a dedicated instructor.  New to American Mahjong? Learn the basics in Mahjong 101. About Mahjong: Mahjong (mah-JONG) is a tile-based game that was developed in China during the Qing dynasty that has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout Eastern and Southeastern Asia and have become popular in America and other Western countries too. The game has also been adapted into popular online entertainment. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation with a degree of chance. Courtesy of Mahjong Culture.

Join us at the Lake Travis Community Library for a live in-person concert of Classical Guitar with local musician, composer, and professor Mark Cruz. May 7th Concert will be at West location.

The Lake Travis Community Library announces the return of its popular Great Decisions program for its seventh year. This free, in-person series, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, offers community members an opportunity to delve into critical international issues. Starting March 13th and continuing through June 19th, 2025, the program will convene on alternating Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in the library’s meeting room. No registration is required, making it accessible to all interested participants. Great Decisions, a nationwide initiative with over 50 years of history, aims to foster public understanding and engagement in foreign affairs. The Lake Travis Community Library is proud to facilitate this vital program, providing a platform for informed dialogue. This year’s series will explore eight carefully selected topics. Each session will commence with a video presentation that outlines the evening’s focal issue. For those who wish to prepare, the Foreign Policy Association offers a Great Decisions Briefing Book containing relevant articles. Following the video, a knowledgeable facilitator will offer insights and guide a thoughtful discussion, encouraging participants to share their perspectives. The Great Decisions program at the Lake Travis Community Library provides a valuable opportunity for individuals to expand their knowledge of global affairs and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow community members. 2025 Topics America at a Global Crossroads Thursday, March 13 at 7pm Facilitated by Rodger Baker The U.S., polarized and divided, faces a world overflowing with challenges, dangers, and uncertainties. Conflict and disorder have become the defining features of world politics. The Evolution of U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy: Dilemmas and Choices Thursday, March 27 at 7pm Facilitated by Rachel Wellhausen Over the past two presidential terms, the U.S. has strongly pivoted away from neoliberalism as a foreign economic policy approach. Competition, Cold War, or Conflict? Navigating U.S.-China Relations in Tense Times Thursday, April 10 at 7pm Facilitated by Zhizhen Lu There is one thing that people can actually agree on across the aisle in Washington, DC: The United States is in a strategic competition with a rising China that poses a range of economic, political, and military security challenges. India: Between China, the West, and the Global South Thursday, April 24 at 7pm Facilitated by Rodger Baker As the Republic of India marks its 75th anniversary in January 2025, the world’s most populous nation and largest democracy continues to defy simple categorization. International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil Thursday, May 8 at 7pm Facilitated by Michael Mosser Over the past 30 years, climate change has become one of the central global challenges of the modern era, one that has hugely important consequences for the livability of the planet. The Future of NATO and European Security Thursday, May 22 at 7pm Europe is frightened and frightening for the first time really since the 1980s, when nuclear sabers were rattling as the Soviet Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) both deployed contending intermediate range missiles along the dividing line of the military alliances. With Russia’s continued barbarity in Ukraine there is no escaping that Vladimir Putin intends not to be “European.” AI and American National Security Thursday, June 5 at 7pm Facilitated by Matthew Bey Artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, is often claimed as an emerging technology that will disrupt all facets of society. American Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead Thursday, June 19 at 7pm Facilitated by Matthew Bey Analysts of American policy in 2025 have the unusual advantage of being able to assess the new president’s likely policies against the backdrop of what he did in his first term, four years earlier. 

Join us at the Lake Travis Library in Lakeway for an art reception celebrating this month’s artist. January – Lynn Zwern. Lynn is best known for incorporating her strong sense of color, texture, and design into her dramatic impressionistic landscapes. She is an art teacher with a background in art therapy and likes to teach her students to paint what they feel in their hearts.  February – Villa Shurielle. Villa is a children’s author, publisher, fashion enthusiast, and arts advocate. Rooted in contemplation, her pieces provoke a range of emotions that demand thoughtful reflection and respect for the complexities they unveil. March – Women in Photography. Celebrate Women’s History Month with these amazing local female photographers. Curated by Women in Visual Art (WIVA). View the exhibition online. April – Barbara Pence. Barbara is an award-winning artist who came to painting after a career as a bank executive in the Midwest. Initially, she was self-taught but later studied formally for three years at the Jeff Hein Art Academy in Salt Lake City. She has won many awards for her work and has been a featured artist in the International Artist magazine. Barbara’s oil paintings have a story to tell and often include a touch of humor. May – Gray Beinke. Inspired by Van Gogh and the Impressionists, St. Stephen’s senior Gray, now exploring new mediums with admiration for watercolor, will study biomedical engineering and robotics at Boston University next year, encouraging others to discover new passions.

All are invited to play American Mahjong at the Lake Travis Community Library on Monday afternoons. Please bring cards and sets if you have them and join in the fun! This is a free play, open session without a dedicated instructor.  New to American Mahjong? Learn the basics in Mahjong 101. About Mahjong: Mahjong (mah-JONG) is a tile-based game that was developed in China during the Qing dynasty that has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout Eastern and Southeastern Asia and have become popular in America and other Western countries too. The game has also been adapted into popular online entertainment. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation with a degree of chance. Courtesy of Mahjong Culture.

Join us for the monthly Big Band Bash featuring the Republic of Texas Big Band every second Monday of the month from 7-9pm. BYOB and wear your dancing shoes! This event is free as it is sponsored by the City of Lakeway Arts Committee and the Parks & Recreation Department. 

Get crafty with us! Join LTCL Adult Crafts at the Lake Travis Library for unique and creative projects each month. Check library listings for details.  

This year’s Art Walk, originally scheduled for May 16 -18, will be rescheduled in the fall.  This change is due to several overlapping arts events in the area.  There’s still plenty of art, music and history to enjoy that weekend at the Celebration of Lakeway Arts & History! FRIDAY, MAY 16 7 PM – 8:30 PM:  TexARTS Performance, 1110 RR 620 S                                       Join us for a free live performance at TexARTS featuring excerpts from Mean Girls, Alice in Wonderland and their 2025 – 2026 season. Don’t miss this fun performance featuring professionals working with our students. SATURDAY, MAY 17 10 AM – 2 PM:  Lake Travis High School (LTHS) Student Art Exhibit at the City Hall Art Gallery, City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing 12 PM  – 4 PM:  Liebelt Cabin Tours, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Our Heritage Committee will give tours of the Liebelt Cabin which is just outside of City Hall. Step back in time and learn more about Lakeway’s fascinating history! 2 PM – 4 PM:  LTHS Artist Reception This exhibit will be open to the public to view through the month of May, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. This also includes a People’s Choice Award. SUNDAY, MAY 18 4 PM:  Masterpiece Concert Series Concert Performance at the Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with a post-performance reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Concert Program Samuel Barber – Cello Sonata, Op. 6 Johannes Brahms – Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor Edward Elgar –  Salude d’Amour, solo by Sari Pearce Performers Sari Pearce, Violin Andrew Pearce, Cello Bruce Williams, Viola, Principal Austin Symphony Rick Rowley, Piano, University of Texas Presented by the Lakeway Arts Committee, Lakeway Heritage Committee and the City of Lakeway

Join us for a free live performance at TexARTS featuring excerpts from Mean Girls, Alice in Wonderland and their 2025 – 2026 season. Don’t miss this fun performance featuring professionals working with our students.  

10 AM – 2 PM:  Lake Travis High School (LTHS) Student Art Exhibit at the City Hall Art Gallery, City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing 12 PM  – 4 PM:  Liebelt Cabin Tours, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Our Heritage Committee will give tours of the Liebelt Cabin which is just outside of City Hall. Step back in time and learn more about Lakeway’s fascinating history! 2 PM – 4 PM:  LTHS Artist Reception This exhibit will be open to the public to view through the month of May, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. This also includes a People’s Choice Award.  

We invite you to join us for Season Three of the Masterpiece Concert Series with Concert No. 9 on Sunday May 18th at 4pm in the Lakeway Activity Center.   Masterpiece Concert No. 9 Repertoire: Samuel Barber, Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, Op. 6 (1932) Johannes Brahms, Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60 (1875) Musicians: Violin: Sari Pearce Viola: Bruce Williams, Principal, Austin Symphony Orchestra Cello: Andrew Pearce Piano: Rick Rowley, UT

All are invited to play American Mahjong at the Lake Travis Community Library on Monday afternoons. Please bring cards and sets if you have them and join in the fun! This is a free play, open session without a dedicated instructor.  New to American Mahjong? Learn the basics in Mahjong 101. About Mahjong: Mahjong (mah-JONG) is a tile-based game that was developed in China during the Qing dynasty that has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout Eastern and Southeastern Asia and have become popular in America and other Western countries too. The game has also been adapted into popular online entertainment. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation with a degree of chance. Courtesy of Mahjong Culture.

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, you are invited to knit and crochet together at the Lake Travis Community Library (or via Zoom)! All experience levels are welcome to bring their own knitting project to receive tips and guidance from club members. Please email Pat at patzepp@gmail.com for the unique Zoom meeting link or join the group in the library’s meeting room.

Join us for a relaxing Sound Bath meditative experience in which musical instruments like singing bowls are used to relax, realign and re-energize the body and mind. Participants gather around these musical instruments while the instructor guides her students into a deep, calming state. The term “bath” is used because participants are bathing in the sound as well as the vibrations the sound waves put off. These vibrations are incredibly calming as well, with the goal being to help stimulate your body into restoration as well as clearing out any negative emotions or energies that serve you no purpose. Please bring a mat and any other items you might need to feel comfortable such as a pillow, blanket, or eye mask.  

The Lake Travis Community Library announces the return of its popular Great Decisions program for its seventh year. This free, in-person series, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, offers community members an opportunity to delve into critical international issues. Starting March 13th and continuing through June 19th, 2025, the program will convene on alternating Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in the library’s meeting room. No registration is required, making it accessible to all interested participants. Great Decisions, a nationwide initiative with over 50 years of history, aims to foster public understanding and engagement in foreign affairs. The Lake Travis Community Library is proud to facilitate this vital program, providing a platform for informed dialogue. This year’s series will explore eight carefully selected topics. Each session will commence with a video presentation that outlines the evening’s focal issue. For those who wish to prepare, the Foreign Policy Association offers a Great Decisions Briefing Book containing relevant articles. Following the video, a knowledgeable facilitator will offer insights and guide a thoughtful discussion, encouraging participants to share their perspectives. The Great Decisions program at the Lake Travis Community Library provides a valuable opportunity for individuals to expand their knowledge of global affairs and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow community members. 2025 Topics America at a Global Crossroads Thursday, March 13 at 7pm Facilitated by Rodger Baker The U.S., polarized and divided, faces a world overflowing with challenges, dangers, and uncertainties. Conflict and disorder have become the defining features of world politics. The Evolution of U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy: Dilemmas and Choices Thursday, March 27 at 7pm Facilitated by Rachel Wellhausen Over the past two presidential terms, the U.S. has strongly pivoted away from neoliberalism as a foreign economic policy approach. Competition, Cold War, or Conflict? Navigating U.S.-China Relations in Tense Times Thursday, April 10 at 7pm Facilitated by Zhizhen Lu There is one thing that people can actually agree on across the aisle in Washington, DC: The United States is in a strategic competition with a rising China that poses a range of economic, political, and military security challenges. India: Between China, the West, and the Global South Thursday, April 24 at 7pm Facilitated by Rodger Baker As the Republic of India marks its 75th anniversary in January 2025, the world’s most populous nation and largest democracy continues to defy simple categorization. International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil Thursday, May 8 at 7pm Facilitated by Michael Mosser Over the past 30 years, climate change has become one of the central global challenges of the modern era, one that has hugely important consequences for the livability of the planet. The Future of NATO and European Security Thursday, May 22 at 7pm Europe is frightened and frightening for the first time really since the 1980s, when nuclear sabers were rattling as the Soviet Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) both deployed contending intermediate range missiles along the dividing line of the military alliances. With Russia’s continued barbarity in Ukraine there is no escaping that Vladimir Putin intends not to be “European.” AI and American National Security Thursday, June 5 at 7pm Facilitated by Matthew Bey Artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, is often claimed as an emerging technology that will disrupt all facets of society. American Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead Thursday, June 19 at 7pm Facilitated by Matthew Bey Analysts of American policy in 2025 have the unusual advantage of being able to assess the new president’s likely policies against the backdrop of what he did in his first term, four years earlier. 

Ella Reid mixes electric, pop, and Americana to create her own unique style and whirlwind of contagious positivity. Known as a powerhouse on stage, Reid will blow you away with her bold lyrics and upbeat music. Join us for live music in the Lake Travis Community Library! Whether dipping her melodic toes in Americana, funk-tinged soul, or red-dirt country, Reid never fails to deliver soaring, sun-kissed vocals and beautifully honest emotion. Building her compositions on a frame of shining pop melody, her music is eminently engaging.

Aloha, Lakeway! Get ready to trade your everyday cares for island vibes because the Lakeway Swim Center is hosting an Aloha Pool Party that’s sure to make a splash! At this annual festive luau, the swim center is transforming the pool deck into a tropical paradise. Enjoy the graceful sway of live hula dancers sharing stories through movement, followed by the powerful and resonant energy of a Haka dance and drumming performance that will send shivers of excitement down your spine. For the young and the young at heart, our talented face painters will be on hand to transform you into vibrant tropical creatures. And if you’re feeling limber, get ready to limbo! Test your flexibility and compete for some fun prizes – how low can you go? All this island fun will be taking place at the Lakeway Swim Center. Admission is simply the standard daily pool fee upon entry. So dust off your brightest Hawaiian shirts, pack your swimsuits, and bring your adventurous spirit. Celebrate summer with a splash of Hawaiian fun at the Aloha Pool Party! This is one unforgettable evening of tropical fun you won’t want to miss!    

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. We honor and remember all who have served. #MemorialDay #ThankYouForYourService