Blooming Cherry Moonrise paint and sip, Pop Up Play Day, Sunset Movie Series: Wicked Singalong, and more. 
Happy Friday, Georgetown. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Georgetown Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Schools introduce wearable panic alerts, county leaders approve a big dog shelter expansion, and Round Rock students stage a youth TEDx showcase — catch up here.
State-level stories: Apple’s massive manufacturing push in Texas, Arch Manning choosing to stay with Texas football, and a graduate turned researcher reshaping prison design — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Trade small plants, cuttings, and seeds
- Shop half-price treasures and support pets
- Shop local artisans along Memorial Trail
- Revive worn garments in friendly Mending Circle
- Preview agenda items before Thursday’s council meeting
- Compare home equity loans for free
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Food: Brisket feuds and breakfast taco worship are basically state pastimes. Dive into some ultimate Texas eats for a flavor explosion with a side of Lone Star swagger.
Organization: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers only to find chaos three weeks later. Try our sustainable organization tips, real-life hacks that work with your messy, beautiful life.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, A Matter of Taste Florist arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🌸 Blooming Cherry Moonrise – Paint and Sip @ Painting with a Twist – Austin | Friday (8/8) at 8:00pm – Classpop!’s Blooming Cherry Moonrise pairs a glass of vino with Patrick’s expert brushstroke tips, so you can channel your inner Monet without the museum ticket prices. Perfect for novice painters and fridge-magnet curators alike, it’s a creative night out.
🎬 Sunset Movie Series: Wicked Singalong (PG) @ San Gabriel Park | Friday (8/8) at 8:00pm – This summer, grab a blanket and head to San Gabriel Park’s Legacy Pavilion for a free outdoor screening of Wicked… yes, with singalong. Popcorn’s on us before the show, and the first 100 score a shaved ice. Free parking, questionable vocals, and guaranteed fun.
This weekend
🎪 Pop Up Play Day @ Meadow Lake Park | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Weekend plan: swap your lawn mower for a butterfly net at Meadow Lake Park’s final Pop Up Play Day of the summer, where free nature games, crafts, and a bit of eco-mischief await. Family-friendly, budget-friendly, Earth-approved.
🛍️ Trailside Market @ Memorial Park | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Swing by Memorial Park Trail for a new open-air bazaar where local farmers, bakers, and craftspeople set up shop alongside the path. It’s the perfect excuse to buy your neighbor’s jam, pretend you need fresh herbs, and soak up some Saturday morning sunshine.
🎵 Nightbird: Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ Haute Spot | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – Haute Spot, Cedar Park’s best outdoor hangout, is turning into Stevie Nicks’ personal dance floor with Nightbird blowing through Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits. Heaters, QR-code cocktails, and taco delivery keep you comfy, but snag tickets fast, seats are rarer than a dry summer night.
🐘 Neon Elephant – Paint and Sip @ Painting with a Twist – Austin | Sunday (8/10) at 1:00pm – Grab a wine glass, nab a seat, and let Instructor Patrick guide your brush through a Neon Elephant masterpiece. It’s the perfect excuse to play with paint, pretend you’ve got talent, and catch up over a sip or two.
📘 Annual Program @ Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church | Sunday (8/10) at 5:00pm – Mark your calendars, because our Annual Program is making its grand return, complete with keynote chatter, small talk with the neighbors, and a buffet line that tests your elbow skills. Consider this the year’s social highlight.
Next week
🖍️ Chalk the Walk @ Rancho Sienna Elementary School | Monday (8/11) at 6:00pm – If you’ve ever fancied yourself a local Picasso, here’s your chance, chalk provided and pretentious gallery invites not required. Roll in the night before school starts, scrawl optimistic pep talks on our cracked sidewalks, and relish turning groggy students into grin ambassadors.
✂️ Get Crafty @ Spare Birdie Public House | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:00pm – Got a naked coffee table begging for attention? Spare Birdie’s Mosaic Coaster Night promises cocktails, snacks, and grout-fueled fun that even your inner DIY critic can’t whine about. Grab your pals and reserve your spots before they vanish faster than weekend brunch tables.
🌮 $2 Taco Tuesday @ Dell Diamond | Tuesday (8/12) at 7:05pm – Think of a night where $2 crispy beef tacos and $3 Estrella drafts steal the show, while the home team takes on the River Cats under the lights. Bring two cans for a free outfield lawn ticket. Because nothing says charity like tacos and baseball.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Alpha Rev and more @ Haute Spot – 6 pm
- 8/8 Trivia w/ Geeks Who Drink @ Spicewood Springs Library – 7 pm
- 8/8 The Luv Gunz Haus Show @ Hanovers Draught Haus – 9 pm
- 8/9 Nightbird (Fleetwood Mac tribute) @ Haute Spot – 6 pm
- 8/9 Jeopardy! Bar League @ The Growler Bar – 7 pm
- 8/9 LC Rocks @ The Fieldhouse – 7 pm
- 8/9 Dan Guevara @ Saddle Shop Saloon – 8 pm
- 8/10 Sunday Funday with DJ Quan @ TaterQue – 4 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Georgetown edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Amanda Carrejo (All City Real Estate Ltd. Co)
A splashy stone waterfall sets the scene for lazy afternoons by the pool or sunset-watching on the balcony, all tucked away on 2.25 acres beside Garey Park. Inside, glass sliders and 20-foot walls topped with transom windows flood the open living space with light. The kitchen is a culinary playground with a Coppersmith hood, three ovens, and a built-in kegerator ready for impromptu happy hours.
The primary suite comes with its own laundry hookups, a closet big enough for a fashion show, and a spa-like bath. Movie nights hit different in the blackout media room, while the office is set up for serious multitasking.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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