Lakeway Arts + Culture Calendar

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.    

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.

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 Contracommon artists once a month for a casual night of creativity and camaraderie. Bring a current project (or just a pen and paper for some doodling). No expectations, judgements or prerequisites! Just bring yourself and your favorite materials to start off your weekend with some art. Drink & Draw will meet at 6pm on one Friday of each month. All are welcome! Sign up to let them know you’ll be joining the fun. Free to attend, with refreshments provided by Sprouts.