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: Cow Creek Bridge reopens after flood repairs restore a 40 mile route, Coupland Dancehall ends its 119 year run, and sheriff’s citizens academy opens — catch up here.

State-level stories: White Castle opens first Texas location, Yellowstone stars gather in Ferris for a Rio Palo spinoff, and Texas high schools among the nation’s best — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Previously hacked data repository relaunches, ramen packs recalled over missing soy warning, and crypto markets tumble on inflation fears — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Enjoy steak dinner while supporting agricultural youth
• Join us for back-to-school fun
• Preview next Thursday’s City Council agenda
• Design onesies while learning prenatal nutrition
• Tee off to support CPHS FFA
• This home warranty is 50% off until 8/24

🫶 We got your back

Plants: Ready to haul home greenery? Georgetown’s spots offer everything from stately trees to playful succulents, so even the tiniest sill won’t stay bare. Check out these top nurseries.

Taxes: Zero state income tax might sound great, but property bills and sneaky hotel fees sneak up in Texas. Get the full breakdown in our Texas tax guide.

Appliances: Skip the $800 monsters that could blend your iPhone and the $30 clunkers that choke on ice. Our 2025 blender guide cuts through the hype so you find one that actually works without setting you back $200 more.

Gallery: Whether you’re in it for the jaw-dropping masterpieces, the “my kid could totally paint that” debates, or just the free wine at opening night (we see you), Georgetown Art Center brings all the inspiration, conversation, and people-watching you could ask for. No beret required.

Home: Many homeowners have no idea they’re sitting on thousands in equity they can use to redo their bathroom, kitchen, or whatever their hearts desire. This free equity loan comparison tool can help you find the best fit and get started on the right foot.

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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

🎧 DJ Series: Boy Bands vs Girl Bands @ Spare Birdie Public House | Friday (8/22) at 7:00pm – If you still can’t decide which 90s pop squad reigns supreme, this is your chance to settle the score. DJ Tony spins Backstreet Boys bangers through TLC grooves, so grab your crew, pick a side, and give your shower vocals a proper audience.

🎉 Friday Fun Nights @ Yonders Point | Friday (8/22) at 7:30pm – Round up your crew and roll into Yonders Point for the season’s finale of oversized Jenga, cornhole on steroids, and free surprises that would embarrass a magician. This is the grown-up playground we’ve all been overdue for.

This weekend

🚂 Bertram Flyer @ Cedar Park Depot | Saturday (8/23) at 9:00am – This summer, escape the usual weekend slog on a 44-mile round-trip aboard fully restored ’30s to ’50s rail cars, where you can sip wine, beer, or bubbly in the Cedar Park Car. It’s vintage charm with canyon views and grown-up refreshments, without the brunch guilt.

🤠 Bull Rider Meet & Greet @ Bass Pro Shops | Saturday (8/23) at 10:00am – Need a break from the same old mall stroll? Pop into Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock for some real-life cowboy vibes. Chat up PBR bull riders, snag an autograph, and pose for a selfie, then wander the aisles for a new fishing hat.

🎤 Pamela Hart with Chris Jones Trio @ Ichiro Asian Bistro & Wine Bar | Saturday (8/23) at 7:00pm – Skip your usual dinner-and-a-movie loop and head to Ichiro for Pamela Hart’s velvety vocals backed by the Chris Jones Trio’s swinging sophistication. This intimate Asian bistro swaps soy-sauce small talk for smooth sax lines, gourmet bites, and fine wine. Reservations are a local’s secret handshake.

🍹 Mimosa Movies: Mean Girls @ Flix Brewhouse | Sunday (8/24) at 11:00am – Grab your brunch squad and head downtown for a screening of Mean Girls. Get in, loser, because nothing says adult life like day drinking over high school drama, and yes, your ticket comes with a mimosa. Back-to-school month has never been this sassy.

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Rentsch Brewery | Sunday (8/24) at 12:00pm – Cousins Maine Lobster is rolling into Rentsch Brewery with lobster rolls, tacos, tots, and quesadillas, because bland snacks are for Monday mornings. Pair your new crustacean obsession with local craft beer, soak up the Georgetown vibe, and skip the line by ordering on the app.

🧘 Rest and Reset Sound Bath & Mocktails @ Soul Strong Yoga | Sunday (8/24) at 2:00pm – Sneak into Soul Strong Yoga for a 90-minute sound bath that doubles as a full-body reset. Crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and harp vibes to hush your brain, because grown-ups deserve a nap. Then raise a handcrafted mocktail from Paws and Pours while browsing boutique treats.

Next week

🏌️ 2025 CP FFA Alumni Golf Tournament @ Twin Creeks Country Club | Monday (8/25) at 8:00am – Grab your sun visor and your wallet for a round of golf and a silent auction that actually benefits someone beyond the pro shop. It’s the annual giving back tournament to fuel our local FFA chapter, complete with friendly trash talk, and farm-fresh pride.

🧙‍♂️ Fanfest: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban @ Flix Brewhouse | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:00pm – Accio nostalgia! The big screen is conjuring Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with magical bites like Death Eater pizza, Mandrake Rootbeer, and the legendary Butterbeer 1707. Every ticket brings you a collectible glass, no imperius curse required.

🌮 $2 Taco Tuesday @ Dell Diamond | Tuesday (8/26) at 7:05pm – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to skip kitchen duty, Taco Tuesday at the ballpark is it: $2 crispy beef tacos, $3 Estrella drafts, and a free outfield ticket if you bring two canned goods. It’s dinner, charity, and baseball, all in one bite.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/22 Keepers of the Rock @ Bar Louie – 8 pm
• 8/22 Tokes N Jokes Ladies Night @ Mr Nice Guys – 8 pm
• 8/22 Southern Shade Debut @ The Alcove Cantina – 9 pm
• 8/23 Jeska @ Summit at Rivery Park – 5:30 pm
• 8/23 Suede ATX @ Haute Spot – 6 pm
• 8/23 Ed Johns Trio @ Mesquite Creek Outfitters – 7 pm
• 8/23 Heroes and Villains: An Aerial Arts Showcase @ Inner Diva Studios – 7 pm
• 8/23 Anuel AA @ HEB Center – 8 pm
• 8/23 Dan Guevara @ Saddle Shop Saloon – 8 pm
• 8/23 Defenders of the Faith and more @ Hanovers Draught Haus – 8 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: Cesar Gonzalez (Keller Williams Realty Lone St)

Tucked behind a gate on 6.5 acres, this 7-bed, 8-bath hideaway dishes out over 600 feet of South San Gabriel riverfront and a front-row seat to Texas sunsets. The living room’s two-story ceiling and exposed beams set the stage for epic gatherings, while a 17-foot sliding glass wall blurs the line between indoors and out. The kitchen is pure chef’s envy with a sprawling island and a butler’s pantry that could moonlight as a second kitchen.

A basement runs the length of the house, and two bedrooms double as a private Airbnb apartment with their own entrance. Six garage bays, a workshop, and a saltwater pool with a wet bar ensure there’s room for every hobby and happy hour. Downtown Georgetown is just minutes away, but the only rush here is for another dip in the hot tub.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →